Establishes a technical rescue coordinating council and updates reimbursement and stipend policies for technical rescue teams in Massachusetts.
This bill amends Chapter 22D to establish a technical rescue coordinating council within the Department of Fire Services. The council will advise the state fire marshal on technical rescue standards, rules, procedures, and regulations. It also updates reimbursement policies for municipalities, requiring the commonwealth to reimburse municipalities for technical rescue response costs and pay an annual stipend to qualified team members. The state fire marshal will establish qualification standards.
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