An Act relative to retired fire fighters in the city of Newton

This bill allows the City of Newton to hire retired firefighters to assist with fire details and dispatch duties in the Emergency Communications Center. To qualify, retired firefighters must be regular Newton firefighters who retired due to age or disability, pass a medical exam at their own expense, and serve until age 75. The act specifies that these volunteers cannot perform fire suppression without the fire chief's authorization, are exempt from certain state and city leave benefits, and must adhere to strict work hour limits and training requirements. Appointments are indefinite but can be terminated by the mayor or fire chief with 14 days' written notice, and participants remain subject to specific earnings restrictions.