New York S08648 requires the Office of Fire Prevention and Control to pay specific stipends to volunteer firefighters for completing certain.

New York S08648 amends the general municipal law to require the Office of Fire Prevention and Control to pay training stipends to volunteer firefighters for completing certain trainings. Specifically, the Office must pay $1,500 for the basic exterior firefighting course and $2,500 for the self-contained breathing apparatus with interior fighting operations course. If a volunteer fire company pays less than the required amount, the Office must pay the difference. This ensures volunteer firefighters receive adequate compensation for their training.

New York S08648 requires the Office of Fire Prevention and Control to pay specific stipends to volunteer firefighters for completing certain.

New York S08648 amends the general municipal law to require the Office of Fire Prevention and Control to pay training stipends to volunteer firefighters for completing certain trainings. Specifically, the Office must pay $1,500 for the basic exterior firefighting course and $2,500 for the self-contained breathing apparatus with interior fighting operations course. If a volunteer fire company pays less than the required amount, the Office must pay the difference. This ensures volunteer firefighters receive adequate compensation for their training.