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Bill would protect volunteer EMTs and firefighters from dismissal when responding to emergencies
Summary
House Bill 128 would bar employers from firing workers for responding to emergency calls if employees disclosed volunteer status and the employer consented; proponents said it balances public safety with employers' operational limits.
Representative Lou Jones presented House Bill 128 to protect volunteer emergency responders from termination for missing work while actively responding to calls when the employer was previously notified and consented.
"We have trouble getting enough volunteers to fight our fires and most of our fire forces volunteer," Jones said, describing testimony from volunteer organizations that some members feared being fired…
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