Connecticut State Commission on Fire Prevention and Control

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Public Act No. 22-139 AN ACT CONCERNING ADOPTION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE TO STUDY CANCER RELIEF BENEFITS FOR FIREFIGHTERS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

 

Section 1. (NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) The Joint Counsel of Connecticut Fire Services Organization, in consultation with the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, must come up with a joint plan for maintenance and remediation of toxic substances on turnout gear. Such plan shall be submitted to the Commission of Fire Prevention and Control by July 1, 2023. Upon approval of such plan, the commission shall advise fire departments on implementation of the plan.  

(b) Within ninety days of approval by the Commission, each fire department shall adopt a plan for the maintenance and remediation of toxic substance on turnout gear.

 

NOTE: As per PA 22-139 Fire Department’s will have 90 days of the Commission’s approval to adopt a plan, either the Commission’s or version that exceeds this minimum guidance. The 90-day adoption period will commence August 21, 2023. Therefore, fire departments will have until November 21, 2023 to comply.         

 

CT Statewide Model Plan