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MA H2488
Relative to standards and qualifications for the position of fire chief or chief engineer in cities, towns, fire districts, or authorities
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
10/16/2017
10/16/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to standards and qualifications for the positions of fire chief and chief engineer in cities, towns, fire districts and authorities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill requires that all fire chiefs and chief engineers in cities, towns, fire districts, or authorities be certified by the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission. The bill directs the Commission to develop standards for certifying fire chiefs and chief engineers, including qualifications such as years of service, training, criminal history, and character and fitness. The Commission is also required to develop equivalency certification standards for all incumbents holding these positions prior to the effective date of the bill. The certification standards must be developed and implemented within 24 months of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (9)
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Paul Donato (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Sarah Peake (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2488 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2488.pdf |
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