The bill establishes the Resident Firefighter Grant Program within the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to provide financial support to fire districts for creating and expanding resident firefighter programs. A resident firefighter is defined as a firefighter who performs various duties in exchange for free living accommodations. The program aims to distribute grants equitably across the northern, central, and southern regions of New Jersey, with funds allocated for incentives, amenities, and the construction of dormitories for resident firefighters, which may include kitchen facilities.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the DCA request a minimum of $5 million annually as part of its budget proposal to fund these grants and encourages the pursuit of other funding sources at federal, state, local, and private levels. The Director of the Division of Fire Safety is tasked with administering the program, including overseeing grant applications, establishing award criteria, and monitoring the use of grant funds.