Connecticut HB05460 establishes a State Fire Administrator, creates a Connecticut Fire program, and enhances firefighter benefits and data collection.

Connecticut HB05460 establishes the position of State Fire Administrator, recommended by the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, to oversee state-wide fire protection services. The bill creates the Connecticut Fire program to facilitate regionalization and resource sharing among municipalities. It also establishes a First Responder Health and Benefits Unit to coordinate public benefits for firefighters.

Connecticut HB05460 establishes a State Fire Administrator, creates a Connecticut Fire program, and enhances firefighter benefits and data collection.

Connecticut HB05460 establishes the position of State Fire Administrator, recommended by the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, to oversee state-wide fire protection services. The bill creates the Connecticut Fire program to facilitate regionalization and resource sharing among municipalities. It also establishes a First Responder Health and Benefits Unit to coordinate public benefits for firefighters.