Hutchinson building off Senate Resolution 6 Report to help fire and EMS companies
A bill introduced by state Sen. Scott Hutchinson, R-21st, that would require Senate confirmation of the fire commissioner has moved out of committee.
The bill calls for restructuring and enhancing the Office of State Fire Commissioner by requiring Senate confirmation of the position; designating the Office of Fire Commissioner as the lead agency for fire services in the state; and establishing a State Fire Advisory Board with guaranteed membership from all regions of the state.
Hutchinson's legislation follows a pair of Senate bills that unanimously passed Tuesday, all three of which are part of a package stemming from the release of the Senate Resolution 6 Report.
"Our fire services are doing the very best they can. They have lots of challenges getting recruits, keeping them involved and getting money,” Hutchinson said. “Is this the silver bullet? No, but we've got to start somewhere.”
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