BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5520: Fire service policy board

Establishing the fire service policy board and improving fire service training and mobilization.

Summary

Establishes the Washington State fire service policy board, consisting of five members to be appointed by the Governor.
Permits the board to employ one or more full time staff members to carry out its duties and responsibilities.
Provides compensation requirements for board members.
Removes the state fire marshal from the purview of the Washington State Patrol.
Requires the fire marshal to be gubernatorially appointed and to have executive management service within any fire service profession or the equivalent.
Allows mobilization to be sent in preparation of an emergency or disaster situation.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5520), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to establishing the fire service policy board and improving fire service training and mobilization;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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