HB 2658
To make the fire board or county commission responsible for the operations of every fire department within their county
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to shift administrative control of fire departments within West Virginia counties to either a county fire board or the county commission. Currently, if a county doesn’t have a fire board, the county commission is responsible for managing the fire departments, provided they aren’t already under municipal control. The bill aims to clarify and consolidate these responsibilities, potentially streamlining fire service operations at the county level.
Key provisions
- Grants administrative control of fire departments to a county fire board or county commission (if no fire board exists).
- Specifies that this control applies to fire departments not already under municipal control.
- Outlines the county commission’s responsibilities regarding fire prevention units, equipment, and financial aid.
- Establishes fee structures for volunteer and paid fire departments, subject to county commission approval.
- Requires written agreements for fees charged by fire departments.
- Allows county commissions to levy funds for fire protection services.
- Addresses limitations on county commission regulations regarding agricultural operations and pesticide use.
Who is affected
- County residents
- County commissions
- Fire departments (both volunteer and paid)
- Municipal corporations
- West Virginia State Fire Commission
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