A fund that provides financial assistance to firefighters and their families in times of need would be shielded from being raided by the state under ACR232, a constitutional amendment introduced by assemblymen Anthony Bucco and Ryan Peters.
“Firefighters represent the bravest and most courageous amongst us. In times of our greatest need, they are always there for us, and we must guarantee that we are there for them and their families should tragedy strike,” said Bucco (R-Boonton).
“Firefighters sacrifice time with their families, sacrifice their health and in the worst case scenario, their lives, all to protect their neighbors. A vast majority of our firefighters are volunteers, but even our paid ones don’t do it for the money, but because of a greater call for public service and community. Since they give so much to the people of New Jersey and ask for so little in return, it’s only right that we protect these brave men and women in their times of need,” said Peters (R-Burlington).