New York A05039 requires the state to reimburse certain costs for injuries during mutual aid calls.
New York A05039 amends the workers' compensation law and the volunteer firefighters' benefit law. It requires the state to reimburse municipalities for costs incurred by paid firefighters or fire truck drivers injured during mutual aid calls. This includes medical treatment, lost time, and reduced earnings. The state will also cover overtime costs for municipalities due to such injuries. Volunteer firefighters injured during mutual aid calls will have their costs reimbursed by the state through their fire department.
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