This bill amends section 4 of P.L.1992, c.143 (C.26:2K-57) to enhance the eligibility criteria for volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to receive funds from the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund. It clarifies that EMTs who receive a length of service award can access these funds for certification or recertification purposes. The bill also revises the definitions of "public or private institution of higher education" to include out-of-state universities and modifies the definition of "volunteer emergency medical technician" to specify that such individuals provide basic life support services without receiving compensation in the form of an hourly wage or salary.

Additionally, the bill updates the requirements for an EMT to be considered a volunteer in good standing during the initial three-year certification period, stipulating that they must complete at least 12 service calls or 150 duty hours per year. This change aims to ensure that volunteer EMTs maintain active participation in their roles while also allowing for a broader range of educational institutions to be recognized for training purposes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 26:2K-57