SECTION 265:55-2-2. $400 volunteer firefighter tax credit


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  •   In accordance with Title 68 O.S. Section 2358.7, an income tax credit of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) each year is available for a volunteer firefighter who, after completing the State support or State basic Firefighter program,:
    (1)   Completes at least six (6) hours of continuing education each year until the firefighter completes Intermediate or Advanced Firefighter or Firefighter l from and internationally recognized accrediting assembly or board, their equivalent, or other related fire or emergency medical services training approved by the State Fire Marshal Commission or its equivalent;
    (2)   After completion of Intermediate or Advance Firefighter or Firefighter l, the volunteer firefighter shall complete six (6) hours of training per year to claim the tax credit;
    (3)   Provides documentation from the fire chief of the applicable department that the firefighter has participated in all annual training as required by federal and state authorities; and
    (4)   Provides documentation for the fire chief of the applicable department that the volunteer firefighter has met the requirements under the fire department's constitution and bylaws and is a member in good standing of the department together with a record of the total number of years of service in good standing with such department.
[Source: Added at 35 Ok Reg 1370, eff 9-14-18]