Bill > S06477

This bill relates to using a portion of the public safety communications surcharge to support volunteer fire department initiatives. It establishes the New York State Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Fund, which will receive 41.7% of the revenues collected under the public safety communications surcharge. The monies in this fund will be used to provide grants to volunteer fire departments for the purchase of personal protective equipment, turnout gear, communications technology, and other necessary expenses related to recruitment and retention programs.