New York S04758 amends the public health law to classify certain emergency and public safety dispatchers and operators as first responders.

New York S04758 amends the public health law to redefine "certified first responder" to include public safety dispatchers, emergency responders, emergency operators, emergency complaint operators, and emergency services dispatchers. These individuals, who provide communication support services within police, sheriff's, fire, rescue, and emergency services departments, are now recognized as first responders. This change aims to acknowledge their critical role in providing initial life-saving care to sick and injured persons.

New York S04758 amends the public health law to classify certain emergency and public safety dispatchers and operators as first responders.

New York S04758 amends the public health law to redefine "certified first responder" to include public safety dispatchers, emergency responders, emergency operators, emergency complaint operators, and emergency services dispatchers. These individuals, who provide communication support services within police, sheriff's, fire, rescue, and emergency services departments, are now recognized as first responders. This change aims to acknowledge their critical role in providing initial life-saving care to sick and injured persons.