H19 - Modify Definition of Firefighter. (SL 2016-51)

Overview: S.L. 2016-51 changes the name of the North Carolina State Fireman's Association to the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association, amends the definition of "Firefighter" to include firefighters employed by county fire marshal offices, modifies the appointment process for the board of trustees of local Firefighters' Relief funds, provides that that the board of trustees of local Firefighters' Relief funds may disburse funds to cover necessary management and investment costs, and clarifies that fire alarms that are unintentional and result in no damage would not be considered in calculating minimum response requirements for initial rating or classification.

This act became effective July 1, 2016.