HB0670 Summary

• Amends the Fire Protection District Act to modify trustee compensation limits based on district size: districts with fewer than 4 full-time paid firemen may pay up to $1,000 annually; 4-9 firemen up to $1,500; 10-29 firemen up to $2,000; and 30 or more firemen up to $4,000.

• Allows fire districts operating ambulance services to provide trustees with additional annual compensation up to 50% of their base compensation, paid from ambulance tax levy revenues.

• Permits trustees completing an approved training program on fire protection district administration from the State Fire Marshal's Office to receive additional compensation equal to 50% of their base compensation, with annual continuing education required to maintain eligibility.

• Authorizes the board to award monetary incentives up to $240 annually to volunteer firefighters with at least 5 years of service, capped at 2% of the annual levy amount.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.