Committee approves statewide bill creating competitive second-in-command fire position with amendments
Lawmakers reported HB 136 favorably as amended. Sponsors said the bill creates a competitive, career-based second-in-command suppression position intended to improve continuity in fire departments; representatives of fire chiefs and professional firefighters discussed compromise language.
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The Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs on Wednesday reported HB 136 favorably as amended after the author and representatives of firefighter organizations described the measure as creating a competitive second-in-command suppression position in fire departments to improve continuity and qualifications.
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