New Jersey A900 supports volunteer firefighters through financial incentives and educational programs.

New Jersey A900 aims to bolster the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters through various incentives and educational initiatives. The bill establishes a paid service program in the Office of Volunteerism, offering new volunteers a monthly stipend for their service. It also creates a special fund with an initial $2 million allocation to support this program. Additionally, the bill provides a $1,000 gross income tax credit to taxpayers who are members of a volunteer fire company and perform at least 100 hours of volunteer service annually.

New Jersey A900 supports volunteer firefighters through financial incentives and educational programs.

New Jersey A900 aims to bolster the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters through various incentives and educational initiatives. The bill establishes a paid service program in the Office of Volunteerism, offering new volunteers a monthly stipend for their service. It also creates a special fund with an initial $2 million allocation to support this program. Additionally, the bill provides a $1,000 gross income tax credit to taxpayers who are members of a volunteer fire company and perform at least 100 hours of volunteer service annually.