How will this fee affect Local Fire & Rescue Departments (Volunteer Companies)?
Local Fire & Rescue Departments would deliver services just as they do now, the only difference being the entry of a code into the electronic tracking system to enable the contracted billing agent to process insurance company payments or, in the case of non-County residents without insurance, to bill for the service, with accompanying information about hardship waivers. The County has discussed with local Fire & Rescue Departments possible revenue sharing, as well as potential opportunities to offset any unexpected reductions in their local fundraising that might conceivably result from the implementation of an EMST fee although there is no evidence in other jurisdictions of a drop-off in donations owing to the implementation of an EMST Fee.
Related Questions
- I am a volunteer with the local volunteer fire department. Since all fire departments are first responder organizations, I am exempt from paying a certification fee, right?
- How will this reimbursement affect local Fire & Rescue Departments (Volunteer Companies)?
- How will this fee affect Local Fire & Rescue Departments (Volunteer Companies)?
