House approves law letting fire chiefs establish suppression 'second‑in‑command' positions statewide
The House passed legislation authorizing fire chiefs to select suppression leadership based on seniority plus merit instead of automatic seniority alone; sponsors said the change provides continuity for suppression leadership. The bill passed 89‑0.
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Lede The House on May 20 approved a statewide measure allowing fire departments to promote suppression leadership using a blend of seniority and merit, replacing a system that selected the most senior suppression firefighter regardless of other qualifications.
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