CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL: Provides relative to the powers and duties of certain firefighters in the city of Alexandria

HB 894 creates a new "public safety officer" position within Alexandria's fire department, allowing qualified firefighters to perform both firefighting and police duties. It requires candidates to be current firefighters below captain rank, complete dual training (firefighting and police), pass background checks, and be recommended by the fire chief. The bill ensures these officers retain their fire department seniority, maintain both certifications, and operate under joint oversight by the fire and police departments through shared training, policies, and civil service rules.