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Chief reports on state Bill 2340 aimed at recruitment and retention

Billings County Rural Fire Protection District Board · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Fire Chief Kyle Shockley updated the board that he attended a Bismarck meeting on Bill 2340 concerning recruitment and retention of firefighters and plans to attend another meeting; he said he is hopeful the bill is progressing but gave no formal board position.

Fire Chief Kyle Shockley briefed the board on his recent attendance at a meeting in Bismarck regarding Senate/House Bill 2340 (referenced in the minutes as '2340 Bill regarding Retention and Recruitment, State Fire Resources'). He said he is hopeful the legislation 'is going in the right direction' and plans to attend an upcoming meeting to follow developments.

No formal motion or resolution was made by the Billings County RFPD board regarding Bill 2340 at the Jan. 21 meeting. The update was informational: Chief Shockley provided status to the board and indicated continued monitoring and participation at state-level meetings.