Relating to fines for local fire departments

HB 2905 would strengthen criminal penalties for individuals who interfere with firefighters during emergency operations. It creates a felony offense for attacking firefighters with deadly weapons or intentionally hindering their work, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. For lesser violations like refusing to follow traffic directions from firefighters at a scene, it imposes escalating fines: up to $200 for a first offense, $400 for a second within a year, and $1,000 for third or subsequent offenses. The bill also expands the definition of "emergency service personnel" to explicitly include firefighters under these protections. This law directly affects people who obstruct or interfere with fire departments during emergencies.