To utilize property, both real and personal, for the protection of persons and property from injury, loss, damage or destruction by fire; and in general for its members to perform all duties authorized by law for firefighters, including furnishing of emergency services in case of accidents, calamities or other emergencies in connection with which the services of firefighters would be required, including emergency medical and rescue services as well as general ambulance services; and to engage in such other lawful activities and own such real and personal property as may be authorized by the corporation.