ROYERSFORD, Pa. - Making sure frontline workers have the protection they need and making sure they feel supported is more important now than ever before.
And, the issue of hazard pay was front and center in Pennsylvania Tuesday.Since the pandemic began, the public has rightly applauded first responders for their selfless commitment to others.
Many people might be surprised to hear who was denied just last week of additional funds.“Across the state, all of the EMS organizations were denied that funding for hazard pay.
The ambulance organizations, the fire companies, the folks that answer the call when you dial 911,” said Lenny Brown.Federal Cares Act funds were given to states to assist the ongoing battle with COVID-19.