HB 18-1423

HB 18-1423 is a Colorado bill that allocates $250,000 from the state's general fund to help rural fire protection districts buy equipment and provide training. This money will improve firefighter safety and reduce job-related health risks in these areas. The bill has been signed into law, meaning the funding is now available for rural fire departments to use towards these important safety measures.

Official Summary

The division of fire prevention and control in the department of public safety is currently authorized to use money in the local firefighter safety and disease prevention fund to provide grants for equipment and training to increase firefighter safety and prevent occupation-related diseases. The bill transfers $250,000 from the general fund to be used for these purposes. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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