LOCAL GVT-FIRE PROTECTION

Amends the Illinois Fire Protection Training Act. Provides that the Office of the State Fire Marshal (rather than, not later than May 30th of each year, from funds appropriated for this purpose) shall reimburse the local governmental agencies or individuals participating in the training program in an amount equaling one-half of the total sum paid by them during the period established by the Office for tuition at training schools, salary of trainees while in school, necessary travel expenses, and room and board for each trainee from funds appropriated for this purpose. Provides that if a National Fire Protection Association standard exists for various criteria identified under the Act, the Office shall utilize and adopt, by procedures, directives, or rules that standard or those standards as the minimum standard requirements for that criteria. Provides that the Office shall establish procedures for the adoption of those applicable National Fire Protection Association standards. Provides that the Office may, in its discretion, adopt, amend, and repeal in part or in their entirety those procedures, directives, or rules as may be necessary to carry out the Act. Makes other changes.