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Council accepts walk-in to authorize MOU with NYS Homeland Security for firefighter training
Summary
The council accepted a walk-in resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the New York State Department of Homeland Security to address firefighter training; the MOU covers insurance responsibilities for trainees attending the Montour Falls academy.
The council voted to accept Walk-in Resolution 13-2026, authorizing the city to enter into an MOU with the New York State Department of Homeland Security related to firefighter training. A presenter explained that city firefighters train at the Montour Falls academy and that the state asks municipalities to assume workers’ compensation and related insurance coverage for trainees while they are engaged in that training.
The speaker described the training as physically strenuous and noted the city previously approved a similar resolution last year. The motion to accept the walk-in resolution onto the agenda passed by roll call and the council then approved the resolution.
