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NJ A702
NJ A702Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 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 both volunteer members of first aid and rescue squads, as well as volunteer firefighters. The bill expands the existing reimbursement program, which currently covers only volunteer ambulance, first aid, and rescue squad personnel, to now include volunteer firefighters as well. The bill also establishes the order of priority for reimbursement from the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/702_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/702_I1.PDF |
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