Baskin proposes 'Volunteer Firefighter Public Safety Bill'

Bill to increase incentives for N.Y.'s volunteer firefighters, ambulance workers

Sen. April Baskin is introducing legislation that would allow these groups to get tax credits for both property and state income tax.

Baskin proposes 'Volunteer Firefighter Public Safety Bill'

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Friday, State Senator April Baskin visited the Doyle Hose No. 2 Fire Company in Cheektowaga to celebrate the introduction of a bill that would provide volunteer fire and EMS workers with an additional tax credit. If passed, the "Volunteer Firefighter Public Safety Bill" would give these volunteer responders the opportunity to receive both a 10% local property tax credit and a $200 state income tax credit. "Currentl…