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NJ S2116
NJ S2116Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.
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Introduced
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
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 agencies, entities, and organizations that train and certify volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMTs) 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, reimbursement is only available for training and certification of volunteer ambulance, first aid, and rescue squad members. This bill expands the reimbursement to also cover volunteer firefighters who are certified as EMTs. Additionally, the bill specifies the priority order for reimbursement, which includes EMT-A certification, recertification, EMT-D certification, and EMT-B certification and recertification.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S2116 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2500/2116_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2500/2116_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2116_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2116_I1.PDF |
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