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NJ A590

NJ A590
Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill clarifies that agencies, entities and organizations that train and certify volunteer emergency medical technicians will be reimbursed for the cost of providing that training and certification to volunteer members of first aid and rescue squads, as well as to volunteer firefighters. Currently, any private agency, organization or entity that trains and tests members of volunteer ambulance, first aid and rescue squads seeking emergency medical technician certification or recertification may be reimbursed from the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund. This bill provides that reimbursement will also be made when this training is provided to members of volunteer fire companies.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies that reimbursement from the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Fund will be provided to agencies, entities, and organizations that train and certify volunteer EMTs, including members of volunteer fire companies, in addition to volunteer members of first aid and rescue squads. The bill also specifies the order of priority for reimbursement, which includes EMT-B certification and recertification. Additionally, the bill prohibits any agency, organization, or entity that receives funding from the EMT Training Fund from charging a fee to certified members or applicants of volunteer fire companies, in addition to volunteer ambulance, first aid, and rescue squads.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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