Sec. 6. 26 MRSA §2105, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 356, is amended to read:

1. All components, air supply devices, personal alert safety system devices and warning devices. A complete inspection of all components, air supply devices, personal alert safety system devices and warning devices to be performed after each use and:

A. For volunteer associations and on-call fire departments, every month; and

B. For full-time fire departments, every week;

SUMMARY

This bill updates the firefighter safety standards to meet National Fire Protection Association standards for most personal safety equipment. The bill also moves language requiring hearing protection to the provision of law establishing standards for equipment and clothing.