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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1777 194th (Current)

An Act pertaining to public fire safety and professionalism

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1777) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to pertain to public fire safety and professionalism. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Bruce E. Tarr
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Rules

Sets the eligibility criteria for the roles of Fire Chief, Fire Commissioner, or Head of a Fire Department in Massachusetts. To qualify for these positions, candidates must have at least five years of experience as a uniformed member of a Massachusetts firefighting force within a Massachusetts Fire Department. This experience requirement is designed to ensure that appointees have substantial firsthand firefighting experience within the state, thereby enhancing their capability to lead fire services effectively.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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