Allows volunteer firefighters to receive a nominal fee for emergency responses and standby services.

New York S10597 allows authorities over volunteer fire departments or companies to provide volunteer firefighters with a nominal fee for emergency responses and certain standby services. Volunteer firefighters are included in the labor law definition of "employee" of a federal, state, or municipal government. The bill establishes the Volunteer Fire Service Nominal Compensation Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to eligible fire districts and companies for nominal fee programs. Volunteer firefighters must meet certain criteria and requirements to participate in the program.

Allows volunteer firefighters to receive a nominal fee for emergency responses and standby services.

New York S10597 allows authorities over volunteer fire departments or companies to provide volunteer firefighters with a nominal fee for emergency responses and certain standby services. Volunteer firefighters are included in the labor law definition of "employee" of a federal, state, or municipal government. The bill establishes the Volunteer Fire Service Nominal Compensation Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to eligible fire districts and companies for nominal fee programs. Volunteer firefighters must meet certain criteria and requirements to participate in the program.