Establishes the Rhode Island Fire Services Training Fund to support statewide fire service training.
This bill creates the Rhode Island Fire Services Training Fund, a dedicated funding source within the Department of Public Safety. It will support the Rhode Island Fire Academy and statewide fire service training. The fund will be financed by a 0.25% assessment on property and casualty insurance premiums, starting January 1, 2028. The assessment applies to various insurance policies, including homeowners, dwelling fire, commercial property, and more. The fund will support academy operations, recruit training, certification programs, and other training initiatives.
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