EMS Live in Wisconsin Podcast

Mailed ballots were due today from members of the Legislative Study Committee on Volunteer Firefighter and EMT Shortages.  Based on their discussions, members are voting on legislation drafted to address one of Wisconsin's, and the nation's for that matter, longstanding concerns - ways to increase volunteer recruitment and retention in emergency services.  >> Click for the Study Committee's website.

According to committee member Dana Sechler, photo insert left, "Once the ballots are counted they will be given to the Joint Legislative Council, which established the study committee this past summer".  According to the Joint Legislative Council's website, the Council reviews the legislation recommended by the study committees and, if a majority of Council members vote for introduction, the legislation is sponsored by the Joint Legislative Council.  The next legislative session begins in February.

PAAW would like to extend its appreciation to Legislative Study Committee members and those who testified before the committee or provided documents and letters.

On Tuesday, December 13, PAAW completed an EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast with Legislative Study Committee members John Eich and Dana Sechler.  Both offered an update on work of the committee, pending vote and what it all means.  >> Click for on-demand podcast playback.