Massachusetts S1882 amends disability law to ensure call and volunteer firefighters and EMTs receive annual entry-level income if incapacitated.

Massachusetts S1882 amends the state's disability law to ensure that call, volunteer, reserve, or auxiliary firefighters and EMTs receive compensation equal to the annual entry-level income for all occupations in the commonwealth if they become incapacitated. This compensation is determined by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The bill specifically modifies sections 111F and 111M of chapter 41 of the General Laws to include these provisions for emergency medical personnel as well.

Massachusetts S1882 amends disability law to ensure call and volunteer firefighters and EMTs receive annual entry-level income if incapacitated.

Massachusetts S1882 amends the state's disability law to ensure that call, volunteer, reserve, or auxiliary firefighters and EMTs receive compensation equal to the annual entry-level income for all occupations in the commonwealth if they become incapacitated. This compensation is determined by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The bill specifically modifies sections 111F and 111M of chapter 41 of the General Laws to include these provisions for emergency medical personnel as well.