EMS

Senator Bernie Sanders: First Responders Roundtable 01/29/2024

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders holds a roundtable discussion with Vermont first responders on Monday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. to hear about challenges they face and what the federal government can do to support them.

The discussion with firefighters and EMS providers covers a range of issues, including recruitment, wages, training, and equipment costs. Sanders and attendees provide updates on several Congressionally Directed Spending projects for which Sanders secured more than $1.5 million in federal funding. The funding is being used to quadruple the number of spots at the Vermont State Firefighters Association cadet academy, establish more affordable EMS training, and build a new ambulance station in Waterbury.

Fire and EMS Virtual Town Meeting with Bernie Sanders and U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell 01/29/2022

Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell hear from career and volunteer Vermont firefighters and emergency medical service providers on the challenges they are facing and how the federal government can support them.

Panelists:

• Chris Dube, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont; Captain, Hartford Fire Department

• Sean Galvin, Chief, Fair Haven Rescue

• Jason Larrabee, Chief, Walden Fire & Rescue

• Brett LaRose, Chief, Bristol Fire Department

• Danielle Morse, Miss Vermont and Firefighter, Whiting Volunteer Fire Department

• Mariah Whitcomb, Deputy Chief, Thetford Fire Department