Establishes a battery storage fire training program under the state fire administrator.

The bill amends the general municipal law and the executive law to establish a battery storage fire training program for firefighters. The state fire administrator will approve and certify instructors and firefighters who complete the training. The bill also mandates that firefighters appointed on a temporary or probationary basis must complete a basic training program and a battery storage fire training program to be eligible for permanent appointment. The state fire administrator will oversee the training programs, set standards, and conduct studies and surveys on firefighter training.

Establishes a battery storage fire training program under the state fire administrator.

The bill amends the general municipal law and the executive law to establish a battery storage fire training program for firefighters. The state fire administrator will approve and certify instructors and firefighters who complete the training. The bill also mandates that firefighters appointed on a temporary or probationary basis must complete a basic training program and a battery storage fire training program to be eligible for permanent appointment. The state fire administrator will oversee the training programs, set standards, and conduct studies and surveys on firefighter training.