“I retired from the Indianapolis Fire Department after 26 years of service,” said Rep. Frye. “To receive this award from the IFCA is an incredible honor, and I am truly humbled.” Rep. Frye’s signature public safety legislation this year was House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1325. HEA 1325 allows the State Disaster Relief Fund to be used to pay first responders. The new law also provides funds for local fire departments to bring in backup firefighters to replace those who responded to a disaster. “After the tragedy in Henryville, local departments had to cover the cost of paying overtime wages to first responders, as well as the cost of backup firefighters to serve their own municipality,” said Rep. Frye. “It was crucial for the state to step in and alleviate those burdensome costs in the future.” For more information about the IFCA, please visit: http://www.indfirechiefs.org/. -30- |
