(a) (1) As used in this section, "firefighter" means a full-time, paid member of a municipal fire department who is employed by the municipality and whose primary duty is fighting fires. (2) "Firefighter" does not include the chief or head of the fire department. (b) A residency requirement for a municipal fire department may be established by ordinance or resolution for firefighters or persons applying to be a firefighter only if the municipal fire department: (1) Uses full-time, paid firefighters and volunteer firefighters; (2) Is a volunteer fire department; or (3) Uses part-time paid firefighters and firefighters who are paid an appearance fee. (c) A residency requirement that is enacted under subsection (b) of this section shall not affect the residency or employment status of a firefighter who is employed with the municipal fire department at the time the residency requirement is adopted. (d) For the purpose of hiring, a municipal fire department may give preference to a person applying to be a firefighter who is a resident of the state or a county adjacent to the county in which the municipal fire department is located. (e) This section does not affect a municipal fire department's policies concerning: (1) The use of a vehicle owned by the municipal fire department by a firefighter who is not on duty; or (2) Firefighters who, based on their assignment, are required to respond to an emergency or call out within a specific time period. Added by Act 2023, No. 487,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. (a) (1) As used in this section, "firefighter" means a full-time, paid member of a municipal fire department who is employed by the municipality and whose primary duty is fighting fires. (2) "Firefighter" does not include the chief or head of the fire department. (b) A residency requirement for a municipal fire department may be established by ordinance or resolution for firefighters or persons applying to be a firefighter only if the municipal fire department: (1) Uses full-time, paid firefighters and volunteer firefighters; (2) Is a volunteer fire department; or (3) Uses part-time paid firefighters and firefighters who are paid an appearance fee. (c) A residency requirement that is enacted under subsection (b) of this section shall not affect the residency or employment status of a firefighter who is employed with the municipal fire department at the time the residency requirement is adopted. (d) For the purpose of hiring, a municipal fire department may give preference to a person applying to be a firefighter who is a resident of the state or a county adjacent to the county in which the municipal fire department is located. (e) This section does not affect a municipal fire department's policies concerning: (1) The use of a vehicle owned by the municipal fire department by a firefighter who is not on duty; or (2) Firefighters who, based on their assignment, are required to respond to an emergency or call out within a specific time period. Added by Act 2023, No. 487,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. (a) (1) As used in this section, "firefighter" means a full-time, paid member of a municipal fire department who is employed by the municipality and whose primary duty is fighting fires. (2) "Firefighter" does not include the chief or head of the fire department. (b) A residency requirement for a municipal fire department may be established by ordinance or resolution for firefighters or persons applying to be a firefighter only if the municipal fire department: (1) Uses full-time, paid firefighters and volunteer firefighters; (2) Is a volunteer fire department; or (3) Uses part-time paid firefighters and firefighters who are paid an appearance fee. (c) A residency requirement that is enacted under subsection (b) of this section shall not affect the residency or employment status of a firefighter who is employed with the municipal fire department at the time the residency requirement is adopted. (d) For the purpose of hiring, a municipal fire department may give preference to a person applying to be a firefighter who is a resident of the state or a county adjacent to the county in which the municipal fire department is located. (e) This section does not affect a municipal fire department's policies concerning: (1) The use of a vehicle owned by the municipal fire department by a firefighter who is not on duty; or (2) Firefighters who, based on their assignment, are required to respond to an emergency or call out within a specific time period. Added by Act 2023, No. 487,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. (a) (1) As used in this section, "firefighter" means a full-time, paid member of a municipal fire department who is employed by the municipality and whose primary duty is fighting fires. (2) "Firefighter" does not include the chief or head of the fire department. (1) As used in this section, "firefighter" means a full-time, paid member of a municipal fire department who is employed by the municipality and whose primary duty is fighting fires. (2) "Firefighter" does not include the chief or head of the fire department. (b) A residency requirement for a municipal fire department may be established by ordinance or resolution for firefighters or persons applying to be a firefighter only if the municipal fire department: (1) Uses full-time, paid firefighters and volunteer firefighters; (2) Is a volunteer fire department; or (3) Uses part-time paid firefighters and firefighters who are paid an appearance fee. (1) Uses full-time, paid firefighters and volunteer firefighters; (2) Is a volunteer fire department; or (3) Uses part-time paid firefighters and firefighters who are paid an appearance fee. (c) A residency requirement that is enacted under subsection (b) of this section shall not affect the residency or employment status of a firefighter who is employed with the municipal fire department at the time the residency requirement is adopted. (d) For the purpose of hiring, a municipal fire department may give preference to a person applying to be a firefighter who is a resident of the state or a county adjacent to the county in which the municipal fire department is located. (e) This section does not affect a municipal fire department's policies concerning: (1) The use of a vehicle owned by the municipal fire department by a firefighter who is not on duty; or (2) Firefighters who, based on their assignment, are required to respond to an emergency or call out within a specific time period. (1) The use of a vehicle owned by the municipal fire department by a firefighter who is not on duty; or (2) Firefighters who, based on their assignment, are required to respond to an emergency or call out within a specific time period.
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