§ 4-24-201. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commission” means the commission on firefighting personnel standards and education created by this chapter; “Firefighter” means any person in the employ of a unit of government who is a member of the fire department of such unit, is trained in firefighting or prevention of fires, […]
§ 4-24-202. Bonus Pay — Eligibility
Any unit of government with firefighters who successfully complete in each year an in-service training course, appropriate to the firefighter’s rank and responsibility and the size and location of the firefighter’s department, of at least forty (40) hours duration at a school certified or established by the commission shall be entitled to receive a pay […]
§ 4-24-203. Funding
Funds made available under this part to units of government shall be received and expended as follows: Funds shall be used only as a cash salary bonus supplement to firefighters; Each firefighter shall be entitled to receive the educational incentive that such firefighter’s qualifications brought to such unit; Funds provided shall not be used to […]
§ 4-24-204. Equal Opportunity for Training
All units of government are hereby expressly prohibited from discriminating against any firefighter by interfering with or denying any firefighter the opportunity to participate in any training or educational program established by such unit of government for the purpose of compliance with this part.
§ 4-24-205. Minimum Employment and Training Standards
The commission is empowered to establish minimum employment and training standards for firefighters who are to be eligible for educational incentives.