Provides injured on duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale.

This bill provides injured on duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale, who was injured on April 7, 2026, while supporting firefighter training. The bill ensures Spinale will receive full pay and benefits and maintain his full-time position with the Chelmsford Fire Department while he recovers. If his incapacity is deemed permanent, he will be eligible for accidental disability retirement. The commonwealth will reimburse the town of Chelmsford for its payment of injury leave compensation and all related costs. The act takes effect upon passage.

Provides injured on duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale.

This bill provides injured on duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale, who was injured on April 7, 2026, while supporting firefighter training. The bill ensures Spinale will receive full pay and benefits and maintain his full-time position with the Chelmsford Fire Department while he recovers. If his incapacity is deemed permanent, he will be eligible for accidental disability retirement. The commonwealth will reimburse the town of Chelmsford for its payment of injury leave compensation and all related costs. The act takes effect upon passage.