Clarifies the definition of a paid firefighter to include those employed by the division of military and naval affairs for benefit purposes.

This bill amends the general municipal law to clarify the definition of a paid firefighter. It includes firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs who perform fire response or fire rescue duties. This change ensures that these firefighters are eligible for the same benefits as other paid firefighters, including accidental disability retirement allowance and retirement for disability incurred in performance of duty allowance. The bill also outlines procedures for medical treatment and hospital care for injured or sick firefighters.

Clarifies the definition of a paid firefighter to include those employed by the division of military and naval affairs for benefit purposes.

This bill amends the general municipal law to clarify the definition of a paid firefighter. It includes firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs who perform fire response or fire rescue duties. This change ensures that these firefighters are eligible for the same benefits as other paid firefighters, including accidental disability retirement allowance and retirement for disability incurred in performance of duty allowance. The bill also outlines procedures for medical treatment and hospital care for injured or sick firefighters.