NJ S2779

Bill

NJ S2779

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

Introduced
02/15/2024

In Committee
02/15/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 expands eligibility for reimbursement from the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Fund to include training and certification costs for volunteer firefighters, in addition to the existing coverage for volunteer ambulance, first aid, and rescue squad members. This means that organizations that train and certify individuals as EMTs will now be reimbursed for providing this training to volunteer firefighters, not just those in rescue squads. The bill also clarifies that reimbursement will cover various levels of EMT certification, including EMT-Basic (EMT-B), and that these volunteer firefighters, like their rescue squad counterparts, will not be charged fees for this training.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Kristin Corrado (R)*, Douglas Steinhardt (R)*, Carmen Amato (R), Tony Bucco (R),

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/15/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2779

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2779
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2779_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2779_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1090	Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee	Same As
A954	Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee	Carry Over
S2225	Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over

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