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Volunteer Firefighter Model Policy

Public Law 296 provides volunteer firefighters protection from discipline or discharge, in certain employment situations, on the grounds that the volunteer firefighter arrives late or does not arrive to work becaus the volunteer firefighter is responding to certain emergencies to which the fire department is called to respond. The law allows written agreements between employees and employers to supersede the terms of the proposed law. A model policy / agreement has been developed as an option for employers to use.

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For More Information

For more information about Public Sector Safety, please contact:

Maine Dept. of Labor
Workplace Safety Division
45 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0045

David Wacker, Director

PHONE: 207-623-7900
or
Toll-free 1-877-SAFE-345 (7233-345)
FAX: 207-624-6449
TTY: 1-800-794-1110

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