General Municipal Law section 72-g provides that, subject to the rules and regulations of the governing board of the fire department, the chief officer of the department may authorize volunteer firefighters to attend training schools and courses of instruction. Section 72-g also sets forth additional requirements depending on the location of the training school or course. These additional requirements are summarized below:
| Training Location | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|
| Outside the county or counties where the district/municipal corporation is located but within New York State | Prior approval of the governing board of the district/municipal corporation. |
| Outside of New York State | Prior approval of the governing board of the district/municipal corporation and a finding by the board that the training is necessary, in the public interest and not available within a reasonable distance and time period in New York State. Notification and proof of attendance must be sent by the chief officer to the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control. |