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NJ S1673
NJ S1673Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.
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Introduced
02/05/2018
02/05/2018
In Committee
02/05/2018
02/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
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, organizations, and entities that train and certify volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMTs), including those who are members of volunteer fire companies, can be reimbursed from the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund for the cost of providing that training and certification. The bill expands the current reimbursement program, which covers training and certification for volunteer ambulance, first aid, and rescue squad personnel, to also include volunteer firefighters. The priority for reimbursement is EMT-A certification, recertification, EMT-D certification and recertification, and EMT-B certification and recertification, as well as certification to administer epinephrine auto-injector devices.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/05/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1673_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1673_I1.PDF |
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