Issues of United Concern

Legislative Issues of United Concern for the 2026 New York State Legislative Session

  1. VFBL parity, expansion of volunteer coverage, to include a higher weekly rate
  2. EMS as essential services
  3. First Responder Peer Support Program Act, including funding and delivery
  4. Increase the income tax credit and enable individuals to receive both the Income Tax Credit and the Real Property Tax Credit annually
  5. Fire delivery options, including the structure of agencies, for supplemental support, and to provide nominal compensation to first responders.
    • It was noted that FASNY is in favor of the principal of such with funding from the State including but not limited to tax credits. FASNY also strongly opposes the concept of county or regionalized fire departments.
  6. Remove mutual aid billing restrictions from EMS cost recovery.
  7. Retirement Service Credit for Volunteer and Emergency Service members