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HB 5404

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JOB CLASSIFICATION FOR PART-TIME FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mitch Bolinsky and 9 co-sponsors

Connecticut establishes formal part-time fire service instructor job classification to standardize employment terms, compensation, and training requirements across fire departments.

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Bill Summary · HB 5404

Legislative bill overview

HB 5404 creates a new job classification specifically for part-time fire service instructors in Connecticut. This establishes formal employment categorization, likely defining compensation, benefits eligibility, work hour thresholds, and training requirements for individuals who teach firefighting skills on a part-time basis.

Why is this important

Fire service training is essential for maintaining emergency response capability and public safety. By formalizing the part-time instructor role, Connecticut can clarify employment status, potentially improve instructor recruitment and retention, and establish consistent training quality standards across fire departments. This also affects budget planning for municipalities and fire districts using these instructors.

Potential points of contention

  • Benefits and compensation costs: Defining part-time status may trigger eligibility questions regarding health insurance, retirement benefits, or overtime pay that could increase municipal expenses
  • Definition of "part-time": The specific hour thresholds distinguishing part-time from full-time instructors could create disputes about scheduling flexibility and job security
  • Impact on existing instructors: Retroactive application or grandfather clauses for current part-time instructors working under different classifications may be contentious

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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