This bill establishes a grant program within the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs aimed at providing thermal imaging body cameras, thermal imaging masks, and radio repeaters to fire departments serving municipalities with populations of 100,000 or more. Qualifying fire organizations 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 is designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of fire departments by ensuring they have access to advanced equipment.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Division of Fire Safety conduct a review of the grant program every five years to assess the utilization of the latest thermal imaging technology and radio equipment by qualifying fire organizations. This review will help determine if the grant program should be reinitiated or modified based on the needs of the fire departments. The bill also provides clear definitions for the equipment involved, including thermal imaging body cameras, thermal imaging masks, and radio repeaters, to ensure clarity in the implementation of the program.