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NY S09182

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Helming

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Office of Fire Prevention and Control shall conduct a study examining and evaluating minimum recommended qualifications for volunteer firefighters

  • Study must examine coursework required for Firefighter certification or Firefighter Recruit I and II certifications under New York regulations, recommended training hours, availability of training courses and resources, availability of trainers, and minimum trainer qualifications

  • Study shall account for geographical region, prominent industries, population demographics, and demand for volunteer firefighters in different areas

  • Office must submit findings report to the governor, temporary president of the senate, and speaker of the assembly within twelve months of the act's effective date

  • Act takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Directs the office of fire prevention and control to conduct a study, which evaluates the minimum recommended qualifications to becoming a volunteer firefighter; requires such office to provide a report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly within twelve months of the effective date of this act.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

10/22/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules10/22/2018

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