It is the intention of the General Assembly to assure that fire protection in the Commonwealth is continually strengthened, upgraded and attractive to highly qualified men and women who choose firefighting as a profession; and to retain qualified and experienced firefighters for the purpose of providing maximum protection and safety to the citizens of, and visitors to, this Commonwealth; and to offer a state monetary supplement for local firefighters while upgrading the educational and training standards of such firefighters.
KRS 95A.200
Created 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 373, sec. 1, effective7/15/1980.