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Are Fire Departments Subject To FOIL?

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QUESTION

Do you believe volunteer fire departments have to follow the Freedom of Information law? I came across a baffling decision by a local volunteer department & need to learn more about the impetus for moving forward with building a new fire hall.

Answer

There are opinions stating that volunteer fire depts are subject to FOIL.

https://docsopengovernment.dos.ny.gov/coog/ftext/2014/f19197.html

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