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Senator · Senate District 57
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- Referred to local government
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Authorizes volunteer firefighters from other states to offer and provide their services to fire departments, districts and companies in this state
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Dennis H. Gabryszak
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4785
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to authorizing volunteer firefighters from other states to provide assistance to fire departments, companies and districts in this state
Purpose
Authorizes volunteer firefighters from other states to offer and provide their services to fire departments, districts and companies in this State.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 1, 1-a and 3 of section 209-i of the general municipal law to permit a volunteer fireman, who resides outside of New York State, to offer their services to a fire department, company or district within New York state for a fire or other emergency, ambulance services or training. The definition of a volunteer fireman is amended to include the definition of a volunteer fireman from the fireman's state of residence.
Section 2 states the enactment date.
Justification
Summer time in New York brings many tourists in to visit state attractions and with it a sharp increase in population. This warm weather brings with it millions of visitors interested in the arts, sports, natural history and cultural center attractions of New York State.
There are many individuals who have been trained as volunteer firefighters and even served in New York state before taking up primary residence in another state. Many often come back to reside in New York for several months a year during tourist seasons when an influx of people to various regions of the state puts a greater demand on emergency services.
This bill would clarify an ambiguity that prevents out of state volunteer firemen from volunteering in local fire departments during the time period when they are temporarily residing in New York. It will also help in rural counties where volunteer fire departments will be able to recruit firefighters from bordering states.
By allowing out of state individuals to volunteer while in New York., fire departments would have additional staff to cope with the
burgeoning populations and emergency services that are needed during tourist seasons.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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