This bill amends existing law to authorize reimbursement from the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Fund for training provided to certified volunteer members of both volunteer ambulance, first aid, and rescue squads, as well as volunteer fire companies. The amendments specify that reimbursement will cover training for emergency medical technician-ambulance (EMT-A) certification and recertification, emergency medical technician-defibrillation (EMT-D) certification, and certification for administering epinephrine auto-injector devices. The priority for reimbursement is outlined in a specific order, which now includes EMT-B certification and recertification.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that agencies or organizations receiving funds from the EMT Training Fund cannot charge fees to individuals certified or applying to be members of volunteer ambulance, first aid, rescue squads, or volunteer fire companies, as certified by the chief supervising officer. This change aims to ensure that training for volunteer emergency responders is accessible and financially supported, thereby enhancing the emergency medical services available to communities. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 26:2K-57, 26:2K-58