HB1559 - Tennessee: Firefighters

Companion Bill SB1811. Firefighters - Allows firefighters to receive state educational incentives up to $1,000 upon achieving certain certifications defined by the commission on firefighting personnel standards and education. - Amends TCA Section 4-24-201 and Section 4-24-202. Fiscal Summary for HB1559 / *SB1811Increase State Expenditures - $16,026,300 Recurring $21,023,400 One-Time Bill Summary for HB1559 / *SB1811 This bill creates a state educational incentive in an amount up to $1,000 for any firefighter who achieves certification as a firefighter (FF1), firefighter2 (FF2), apparatus operator instructor, or fire officer. This bill also broadens the relevant statutory definition of "firefighter." Under present law, the definition includes any person employed by a unit of government who is a member of a fire department [...]

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