HB 1556 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Requires the chief of each organized fire department, or the sheriff or other designated county official having jurisdiction over areas not within the jurisdiction of any fire department, to report statistical information and data to the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, on each fire occurring within the official's jurisdiction and within two business days, report any death resulting from fire.

     Directs the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, to analyze the information and data reported, compile a report, and distribute a copy annually by July 1st to each chief fire official in the state.