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8 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to local governments
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BILL NUMBER:A9372
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to reimbursement of certain volunteer firefighters for emergency medical technician training
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would provide for the reimbursement of volunteer firefighters for receiving emergency medical technician training in fire departments not associated with the local ambulance service.
Summary of specific provisions
The general municipal law is amended by adding a new section 209-z.
Justification
This bill would provide for the reimbursement of volun- teer firefighters for receiving emergency medical technician training. It would encourage volunteers to obtain this necessary training for dealing with medical emergencies. Many of these departments are not associated with the local ambulance service, which would otherwise make them eligible for this reimbursement.
Prior legislative history
2009 A3309 (Eddington) 2007-2008: A.2507 -- Remained in Committee 2005- 2006: A.5493-A -- Remained in Committee 2003-04: S.1061/A.1991 -- Remained in Committee 2001-2002: S.3305/A.6600 -- Remained in Committee
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect April 1, 2010.
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