The question before us is whether the exemption from civil liability which is granted to a volunteer fireman by section 205-b of the General Municipal Law extends to the absent owner of a motor vehicle used by such fireman in the performance of his duty.
The statute in pertinent part reads: "Members of duly organized volunteer fire companies in this state shall not be liable civilly for any act...
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