SB851 — Firefighters - As introduced, authorizes county governments to hire up to two firefighters to staff each volunteer fire department station in the county; requires the state to pay for the health and retirement benefits for firefighters employed under this bill. - Amends TCA Title 5, Chapter 17 and Title 8.

SB851 — Firefighters - As introduced, authorizes county governments to hire up to two firefighters to staff each volunteer fire department station in the county; requires the state to pay for the health and retirement benefits for firefighters employed under this bill. - Amends TCA Title 5, Chapter 17 and Title 8. · Informed CitizenryThis bill authorizes county legislative bodies to hire up to two full-time, paid firefighters to staff each volunteer fire department station within the county. These firefighters are considered co…Open in Informed Citizenry