Establishes a battery storage fire training program
This bill establishes a mandatory battery storage fire training program for firefighters across counties, cities, towns, villages, and fire districts. It requires individuals seeking permanent, temporary, or probationary firefighter appointments to complete this specialized training in addition to existing basic fire training. The State Fire Administrator is tasked with developing regulations for these programs, including curriculum, instructor qualifications, and certification processes for both the programs and the firefighters.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
May 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Mario Mattera
RRepublican/Conservative
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