Bill > S08074

This bill establishes a new battery storage fire training program for firefighters in New York State, amending the general municipal law and executive law to require all new and probationary firefighters to complete both a standard fire basic training program and a specific battery storage fire training program before receiving permanent appointment or maintaining their position. Under the bill, the state fire administrator will be responsible for developing and overseeing the new battery storage fire training program, including creating regulations that specify the minimum course requirements, instructor qualifications, and training standards. The training program aims to prepare firefighters to handle potential emergencies involving battery storage systems, which are increasingly common with the growth of renewable energy technologies and electric vehicle infrastructure. The bill modifies existing law to include battery storage fire training alongside traditional fire training programs, ensuring that firefighters have specialized knowledge about safely responding to fires involving battery technologies. The new requirements will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, giving fire departments and training institutions time to develop and implement the new battery storage-specific curriculum.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8074