Establishes special districts for general ambulance services and mandates a report on volunteer firefighter and ambulance staffing issues.

This bill amends the general municipal law to allow the establishment of special districts for the financing and operation of general ambulance services. It also mandates the commissioner, in consultation with the state office of fire prevention and control, to prepare a report on the staffing of volunteer firefighter and ambulance services in New York state. The report will evaluate challenges and issues, particularly in rural areas and regions with geographic challenges, and will make recommendations to address these issues.

Establishes special districts for general ambulance services and mandates a report on volunteer firefighter and ambulance staffing issues.

This bill amends the general municipal law to allow the establishment of special districts for the financing and operation of general ambulance services. It also mandates the commissioner, in consultation with the state office of fire prevention and control, to prepare a report on the staffing of volunteer firefighter and ambulance services in New York state. The report will evaluate challenges and issues, particularly in rural areas and regions with geographic challenges, and will make recommendations to address these issues.