Bill > A07331

This bill amends the General Municipal Law to require the Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) to provide specific training stipends to volunteer firefighters for completing certain firefighter training courses. Specifically, OFPC must now pay a $1,500 stipend for completing a basic exterior firefighting operations with hazardous material first responder operations course, and a $2,500 stipend for completing a self-contained breathing apparatus with interior fighting operations course. The bill clarifies that a volunteer firefighter cannot receive the same training stipend from both their volunteer fire company and OFPC. However, if a volunteer fire company provides a training stipend that is less than the OFPC-mandated amount, OFPC will pay the difference to ensure the volunteer firefighter receives the full stipend amount. This legislation aims to support and incentivize volunteer firefighters by providing financial compensation for completing critical training programs that enhance their skills and emergency response capabilities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7331