AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.

Summary

The bill revises the state fire prevention code to expand the State Fire Prevention Commission’s authority to collect and review criminal history information for fire and EMS volunteers. It adds new disqualifying offenses and sets stricter criteria for membership, while allowing limited exceptions in extraordinary circumstances. The changes aim to improve public safety by ensuring that volunteers with serious criminal backgrounds are not placed in emergency‑service roles.

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