Enhances benefits and representation for North Carolina firefighters and rescue squad workers.

The bill enhances benefits and representation for North Carolina firefighters and rescue squad workers by amending the North Carolina Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Pension Fund. It increases the monthly pension benefit to $175 for retirees and those killed in the line of duty. It also allows firefighters and rescue squad workers aged 35 and older to purchase credit for prior service. The bill establishes the North Carolina Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, which will consult with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Enhances benefits and representation for North Carolina firefighters and rescue squad workers.

The bill enhances benefits and representation for North Carolina firefighters and rescue squad workers by amending the North Carolina Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Pension Fund. It increases the monthly pension benefit to $175 for retirees and those killed in the line of duty. It also allows firefighters and rescue squad workers aged 35 and older to purchase credit for prior service. The bill establishes the North Carolina Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, which will consult with the Department of Health and Human Services.