HB 5347
Relating to eligibility requirements for allocation from the Fire Protection Fund
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Bill overview
This bill changes the requirements for volunteer fire companies and departments to receive funding from the Fire Protection Fund. It now requires these organizations to be members in good standing with the West Virginia State Firemen’s Association, maintaining current membership and avoiding suspension or expulsion. The bill also mandates that companies submit current fire loss data and ensure at least ten members have completed firefighter training, or that fifty percent of members have completed the training if the company has twenty or fewer members.
Key provisions
- Volunteer fire companies must be members in good standing with the West Virginia State Firemen’s Association.
- Good standing requires current membership without overdue dues.
- Companies must submit current fire loss data to the State Fire Marshal.
- At least ten members must complete firefighter training, or fifty percent of members must complete training for smaller companies.
- Compliance with federal and state laws, including NFPA standards and OSHA regulations, is required.
- A 90-day grace period is provided for submitting fire loss data.
Who is affected
- Volunteer fire companies
- Part-time volunteer fire departments
- The West Virginia State Firemen’s Association
- The State Fire Marshal
- Municipalities receiving Fire Protection Fund allocations
Notable changes
- Adds a requirement for membership in the West Virginia State Firemen’s Association as a condition for receiving Fire Protection Fund revenues.
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