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Committee backs local EMS training for volunteer rescue squads
Summary
The committee gave House Bill 116 a favorable report to let regional EMS councils arrange state‑certified EMS training locally for volunteer rescue squads and rural ambulance services, intended to expand access for personnel who cannot attend two‑year colleges; fiscal impact uncertain.
Representative Oliver told the committee HB116 would amend an existing tuition‑reimbursement program to allow regional EMS councils to arrange local, state‑certified instruction for volunteer rescue squad and rural EMS personnel who cannot attend two‑year schools full time. "The point of the bill is to let rural fire departments, ambulance services, or EMS services, train…
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