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NJ A507

NJ A507
Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 not only volunteer members of first aid and rescue squads, but also to volunteer firefighters. The bill expands the eligibility for reimbursement from the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund to include the training and certification of volunteer firefighters as EMTs.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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