This bill establishes a grant program within the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs to provide funding for thermal imaging body cameras, thermal imaging masks, and radio repeaters to qualifying fire organizations in municipalities with populations of 100,000 or more. Specifically, fire departments in municipalities with populations between 100,000 and 299,000 will receive $150,000 to be divided equally among them every three years, while those in municipalities with populations of 300,000 or more will receive the same amount every three years without division. The program aims to enhance communication and safety for firefighters by ensuring they have access to the latest technology.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Division of Fire Safety review the grant program every five years to assess the utilization of the equipment and to determine if the program should be reinitiated. It provides clear definitions for the equipment involved, including thermal imaging body cameras, thermal imaging masks, and radio repeaters, which are essential for improving fire response capabilities in larger municipalities.