### Question
What is the definition of eligible volunteer fire department?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible volunteer fire department** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 1926*:

> any established volunteer fire department in a rural town, village, or unincorporated area where the population is less than two thousand but greater than two hundred, as reasonably determined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1926*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-REAL ESTATE LOANS**

