Russia OKs Drafts for Fire Service Duty
On October 15, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved the draft law in first reading, allowing conscript soldiers to serve in the fire and rescue services of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Consensus
- The Russian State Duma approved the bill in first reading on October 15.
- The bill allows conscript soldiers to serve in fire protection units of the MCHS.
- The measure aims to address staff shortages in the fire service.
- The expansion of duties to regular populated areas is being justified by geopolitical threats.
- Conscripts serving in MCHS fire units will receive a monthly salary of 2,758 rubles.
Points of divergence
- The bill applies to fire protection units in regular populated areas, not just closed cities (ZATO) and restricted facilities. — tg_radiosvoboda
- The monthly salary for conscripts in MCHS fire units is set at 2,758 rubles, matching payments in Rosguard, MCHS rescue units, FSB border service, and FSO. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- State Duma of the Russian Federation approved on October 15 the first reading of a bill allowing to recruit conscripts to... — Радио Свобода
- Y: State Duma adopted amendments on sending conscripts to the Ministry of Emergency Situations in first reading — Вечерняя Москва