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posted Oct 30, 2019 8:57:42 AM

Do on call hours count for the 200 hours for the volunteer firefighter credit?

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Level 11
Oct 30, 2019 8:57:44 AM

Yes.

Eligible volunteer firefighting services with a fire department include:

  • responding to and being on call for firefighting and related emergency calls as a firefighter;
  • attending meetings held by the fire department; and
  • participating in required training related to preventing or suppressing fire.

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Level 11
Oct 30, 2019 8:57:44 AM

Yes.

Eligible volunteer firefighting services with a fire department include:

  • responding to and being on call for firefighting and related emergency calls as a firefighter;
  • attending meetings held by the fire department; and
  • participating in required training related to preventing or suppressing fire.