AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES.

HB 6655 creates a state grant program administered by the State Fire Administrator to provide emergency response equipment to volunteer fire companies located in distressed municipalities. The bill directly affects volunteer fire departments in communities designated as "distressed" under state law, which typically face economic or fiscal challenges. Key provisions establish the program’s structure, including eligibility criteria for fire companies and the process for distributing equipment grants. The legislation focuses on improving emergency response capabilities for these volunteer organizations through direct funding, without specifying exact equipment types or cost limits. This is a targeted funding mechanism, not a policy change affecting broader public safety systems.