Increases allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies to spend on educational and training supplies and fire prevention materials.
West Virginia HB4404 raises the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies to spend on educational and training supplies and fire prevention materials from $500 to $5,000 per year. The bill also mandates that funds from the Municipal Pensions and Protection Fund and the Fire Protection Fund must be deposited into a dedicated bank account and may only be used for specific purposes, such as personal protective equipment, insurance premiums, and operating expenses. Volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies must retain invoices, receipts, and payment records for five years.
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