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Putnam Legislature advances local law to expand volunteer firefighter exemption outside members’ municipalities
Summary
The Legislature considered and moved forward a local law amending Chapter 220, Article 10 to expand an exemption for qualified volunteer fire department members who serve outside the municipality where they live; legislators said the change is intended to help retain volunteer ranks.
The Putnam County Legislature discussed and advanced a proposed local law to amend Chapter 220, Article 10, which would expand an exemption for qualified members of volunteer fire departments to include volunteers who serve outside the municipality in which they live.
Supporters said the amendment — including a change to a qualifying service period referenced in committee discussion — aims to reduce…
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