This bill amends the duties of the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board by changing its role in relation to the Arkansas Fire Training Academy. Specifically, it replaces the requirement for the Board to "provide oversight for" the Director of the Arkansas Fire Training Academy with a new duty to "advise" the Director on certain matters. These matters include the training and certification of fire services personnel in Arkansas, as well as the curriculum and instructional content offered by the Academy.

The intent of this legislation is to clarify and enhance the advisory role of the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board, ensuring that it plays a supportive role in the development and implementation of training programs for fire services personnel. This change aims to improve the effectiveness of fire training in the state by fostering collaboration between the Board and the Academy.

Statutes affected:
SB 473: 20-22-804(a)