Concerns recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters; appropriates $2 million.

This bill creates a $2 million program to support volunteer firefighters in New Jersey. It provides new volunteers with a $750 monthly stipend for their first year of service (up to 15 hours monthly), funded through a dedicated state fund. The bill also establishes tuition help for volunteer firefighters attending college, a $1,000 annual tax credit for those completing 100+ service hours, and requires school districts to include fire service education in health classes. These measures directly target recruitment and retention by offering financial incentives and early career exposure to students.