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This bill requires the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control to conduct a comprehensive study investigating the obstacles that prevent medical professionals from becoming volunteer firefighters or volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The study aims to address the current shortage of volunteer emergency responders by identifying and understanding the specific challenges that medical professionals face when considering volunteer roles in fire and emergency medical services. By examining these barriers, the bill seeks to develop potential solutions that could help recruit more medical professionals into these critical volunteer positions, ultimately strengthening local emergency response capabilities. The study will likely explore factors such as time constraints, professional liability concerns, scheduling conflicts, training requirements, and other potential deterrents that might discourage medical professionals from volunteering in these essential community service roles.

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