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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require a minimum of ten years experience for a firefighter to become chief of a fire department. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 48 of the General Laws by adding a new section that establishes a minimum experience requirement for individuals seeking to become a Fire Chief in any city, town, or fire district in the Commonwealth. Specifically, the bill mandates that a candidate must have served as a uniformed member of a firefighting force for at least ten years to be eligible for appointment to the position of Fire Chief. This provision aims to enhance public fire safety and professionalism within fire departments by ensuring that those in leadership roles possess substantial practical experience.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Dan Hunt (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
James Miceli (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Todd Smola (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4611 (on 09/15/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2141 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2141.pdf |
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