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HB 1333

Paid firefighters; hours of work.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Katrina Callsen and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1333 modifies paid firefighter work hour requirements in Virginia, potentially affecting scheduling, compensation, and municipal budgets for fire departments statewide.

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Bill Summary · HB 1333

Legislative bill overview

HB 1333 modifies the hours of work regulations for paid firefighters in Virginia. The bill appears to adjust work schedules, duty hours, or related compensation structures for professional firefighting personnel across the state. The specific amendments would affect how fire departments structure shifts and compensate their paid staff.

Why is this important

Firefighter work hour policies directly impact both public safety and municipal budgets. Changes to work schedules affect firefighter fatigue, emergency response capability, and department operational costs, while also influencing recruitment and retention in a profession facing nationwide staffing challenges. Virginia municipalities rely on clear state guidelines to manage personnel expenses and maintain adequate staffing levels.

Potential points of contention

  • Municipal budget impact: Alterations to work hours or overtime provisions could significantly increase or decrease fire department operating costs, creating fiscal pressure on local governments
  • Firefighter health and safety: Changes to shift lengths and rest periods involve tradeoffs between fatigue reduction and operational continuity during emergency response
  • Implementation variability: Different sized departments (rural vs. urban) may face different compliance challenges depending on whether the bill mandates uniform standards across Virginia

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

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