Ohio HB274 requires local governments to provide firefighting and EMS and creates a reimbursement grant program.

Ohio HB274 mandates that each municipal corporation and township provide firefighting and emergency medical services. These services can be provided directly, through a district, via contract, or other authority. The bill establishes the Fire and EMS Shared Services Reimbursement Grant Program, administered by the state fire marshal. Eligible townships and municipal corporations can apply for grants to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, up to $100,000, incurred within a year of joining a district, joint district, or regional council of governments, or entering into a specified contract.

Ohio HB274 requires local governments to provide firefighting and EMS and creates a reimbursement grant program.

Ohio HB274 mandates that each municipal corporation and township provide firefighting and emergency medical services. These services can be provided directly, through a district, via contract, or other authority. The bill establishes the Fire and EMS Shared Services Reimbursement Grant Program, administered by the state fire marshal. Eligible townships and municipal corporations can apply for grants to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, up to $100,000, incurred within a year of joining a district, joint district, or regional council of governments, or entering into a specified contract.