Pennsylvania SB1261 repeals COVID-19 related grant programs for fire and EMS companies and modifies grant award criteria.

Pennsylvania SB1261 repeals the COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and the Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program. It also removes provisions related to the expiration of authority for these programs. The bill modifies the criteria for awarding grants to fire and EMS companies, including eligibility based on participation in the Pennsylvania Fire Information Reporting System and active response agency status. It also establishes a certification bonus point system for additional grants to EMS companies.

Pennsylvania SB1261 repeals COVID-19 related grant programs for fire and EMS companies and modifies grant award criteria.

Pennsylvania SB1261 repeals the COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and the Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program. It also removes provisions related to the expiration of authority for these programs. The bill modifies the criteria for awarding grants to fire and EMS companies, including eligibility based on participation in the Pennsylvania Fire Information Reporting System and active response agency status. It also establishes a certification bonus point system for additional grants to EMS companies.