Bill No. 2759 establishes the "Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighter Support Program," which includes the creation of a grant program aimed at supporting the training needs of volunteer firefighters in Oklahoma. The program will provide up to ten hours of training per year for volunteer firefighters through programs approved by the State Fire Marshal or the Forestry Division of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Additionally, the State Fire Marshal is tasked with creating an application system for grant assistance and has the authority to promulgate rules for the program.
The bill also establishes the "Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighter Support Revolving Fund" within the State Treasury, which will be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations. This fund will consist of all monies received from various sources, including appropriations, donations, and grants, specifically designated for the program. The funds will be appropriated for the purposes outlined in the act and can be budgeted and expended by the State Fire Marshal. The act is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.