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NJ A954
NJ A954Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Fund can provide reimbursement for the cost of training and certifying volunteer members of first aid and rescue squads, as well as volunteer firefighters. Previously, the fund only covered reimbursement for volunteer ambulance, first aid, and rescue squad personnel. The bill also specifies the order of priority for reimbursement, with EMT-A certification and recertification taking precedence, followed by EMT-D certification and recertification, and then EMT-B certification and recertification. Additionally, the bill prohibits agencies, organizations, or entities that receive money from the fund from charging a fee to certified members or applicants of volunteer ambulance, first aid, rescue squads, or volunteer fire companies.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A954 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1000/954_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1000/954_I1.PDF |
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