Republican State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington along with Democrat Ram Villivalam from Chicago are sponsoring legislation to help volunteer firefighters and EMT’s with a $500 tax credit.
Metamora Fire Chief Mike Sluga said he hopes this new tax credit could help boost recruitment.
Metamora’s Chief Sluga has been on the job for almost 40 years.
– PUB DATE: 3/4/2020 12:00:00 AM – SOURCE: WEEK-TV NBC 25 Peoria
Source: SEAFC National Fire News