HARRISBURG – A legislative package to strengthen funding flexibility for EMS and fire companies was signed into law. The package, consisting of Senate Bills 1132, 1133, and 1134, enables municipalities to use a greater portion of existing local EMS and fire taxes for personnel costs without raising taxes. Previously, only half of EMS tax revenue could be allocated to personnel, limiting municipalities’ ability to address the staffing shortages facing both EMS providers and fire companies. The new laws empower local governments to prioritize and maintain critical emergency services, enhancing both the speed and reliability of responses without placing added financial burdens on residents.
