Establishes grant programs for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads to purchase firefighting and rescue equipment.
This bill amends Tennessee Code to create two grant programs: one for volunteer firefighter equipment and training, and another for rescue squads. The commissioner of commerce and insurance will decide which grants to award, ensuring funds are expended each year. Any remaining funds will remain available for future fiscal years. The grants are intended to support the purchase of firefighting and rescue equipment, excluding vehicles. The bill also defines key terms such as "firefighting equipment," "rescue equipment," "rescue squad," and "volunteer fire department.
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