“More than 80 percent of New York State relies on the services of volunteer firefighters and EMS men and women who cannot be replaced without enormous cost to local governments,” Senator Huntley said. “Attracting and retaining volunteers has become a challenge for local fire and EMS companies, yet their services are critical to the safety and well being of New Yorkers. Volunteers should not have to choose between their job and protecting their communities.” Volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service providers protect our children, our families, and our communities. Provide protection for them while they are busy protecting others. Their dedication, commitment, and sacrifice, has given our communities prompt and efficient service during emergencies. It has made our neighborhoods a safer place to live. There in nothing Protecting those that protect us ... and now it is time to change that!

THIS PETITION WILL BE SENT TO LOCAL AND STATE GOV. ASKING FOR THE PROTECTION OF FIREFIGHTERS FROM BEING FIRED FROM THEIR PAYING JOBS DUE TO TARDINESS OR ABSENCE FROM WORK DUE TO BEING ON A CALL WITH THEIR VOLUNTEER DPT.