Concerns safe operation of certain fire stations; establishes Fire Station Rehabilitation and Maintenance Code; establishes fire station, equipment, training, and maintenance fund; provides for replacement equipment for certain municipalities; and appropriates $140 million.

This bill establishes a Fire Station Rehabilitation and Maintenance Code requiring paid and part-paid fire departments in New Jersey to conduct annual testing for hazardous substances like asbestos, mold, and lead (every six months for pre-1978 stations), remediate findings within six months, and install HEPA air purification systems and carbon-filter HVAC systems. It mandates new fire stations to include these safety features and requires all stations to add steam rooms for firefighter detoxification after exposure to cancer-causing agents. A $140 million Fire Station Rehabilitation Fund will provide grants and loans to fire departments serving municipalities with populations of 300,000 or more to cover compliance costs and equipment replacement. The law directly affects fire departments in larger communities, focusing on physical infrastructure safety and health protections for firefighters.