In April, Senate Bill 1122 was introduced to provide a one-time grant to fire companies and EMS agencies to help maintain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 29th, the legislation was signed into law by the Governor.
“I’m happy to see funding dedicated to our first responders who have been on the front lines since the COVID-19 epidemic began,” Senator Yaw said. “The pandemic has forced many departments to pay for more protective equipment and other supplies. These costs, coupled with the inability to raise funds due to the stay-at-home orders, puts added financial strain on these organizations."