BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – There are already incentives in place for first responders in Brevard County to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
County Commissioners voted back in December to pay first responders including firefighters, paramedics and EMS $75 for each dose, $150 total if they get the vaccine.
County Commissioner John Tobia wants to make it mandatory. He’s scheduled to propose a new policy requiring firefighters, EMTs and paramedics to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the next commissioner’s meeting. “I find very disturbing that they’re putting their personal preference above and beyond the safety of the residents they’re trusted to protect.