A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring police officers to be trained on basic fire safety

Int. No. 778

By Council Members Ampry-Samuel, Brannan and Holden (by request of the Queens Borough President)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring police officers to be trained on basic fire safety

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 1 of title 14 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to add a new section 14-173 to read as follows:

§14-173 Fire training. The department shall ensure that all officers are trained on basic fire safety protocols, including when to engage in active fire incidents.

§2.  This local law takes effect 6 months after it becomes law.

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3/9/18