The bill titled "An Act authorizing the Adams Fire District to allow firefighters to continue to serve past the age of 65" permits call firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and fire engineers within the Adams Fire District to extend their service until the age of 70, provided they are mentally and physically capable of performing their duties. This legislation overrides any existing laws that mandate retirement at age 65, allowing these individuals to continue working until they retire or are not reappointed. The Adams Fire District has the authority to require a fitness examination by an impartial physician at the employee's expense to ensure their capability to serve.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that no deductions will be made from the regular compensation of these firefighters for retirement or pension purposes after they reach the age of 65. Upon retirement, they will receive a superannuation retirement allowance equivalent to what they would have received had they retired at 65. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.