Dorman Calls For Fire Funding Change
To ensure that state money for firefighting is not "diverted to other uses," State Rep. Joe Dorman (at left, with firefighters) has called for a revamp of the funding system while addressing the Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Winter Workshop in Stillwater.
"There have been problems in years past and it has become clear there's no guarantee money appropriated for fire-service training will actually make it to those programs under the current system," said Dorman, D-Rush Springs. "It's time the Legislature made sure fire funding is used for its intended purpose."
House Bill 1519, by Dorman, will include language that consolidates funding for firefighting programs so it primarily runs through the State Fire Marshal Commission, which will ensure the money is used for training programs as lawmakers intend by legislation.
"There have been problems in years past and it has become clear there's no guarantee money appropriated for fire-service training will actually make it to those programs under the current system," said Dorman, D-Rush Springs. "It's time the Legislature made sure fire funding is used for its intended purpose."
House Bill 1519, by Dorman, will include language that consolidates funding for firefighting programs so it primarily runs through the State Fire Marshal Commission, which will ensure the money is used for training programs as lawmakers intend by legislation.
Labels: 2007 Legislature, Firefighting, Joe Dorman
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