Michigan bills would create tax incentive for firefighters, EMS

Michigan bills would create tax incentive for firefighters, EMS

Two bills would create a new $2,500 annual income tax credit for volunteer members of fire and EMS departments in Michigan, who are struggling to recruit enough members.

Volunteer firefighters honoured for close to 300 years of service

NOEL: Seven volunteer firefighters were recognized during the Municipality of East Hants Volunteer awards. The awards were held May 2 at the Noel Fire Department. Besides the volunteer awards, long service awards were presented to firefighters from across East Hants. Warden Eleanor Roulston handed out the awards to the firefighters. ADVERTISEMENT: Volunteer Fire Departments may nominate a fire services member for a Canadian Volunteer Fire Servic…