Somerset County - Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services

This bill authorizes Somerset County officials to create or designate a specific entity responsible for managing fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. It requires the county to establish an Emergency Services Advisory Council to offer recommendations on how these services operate. The legislation ensures that any new administrative structure maintains the existing volunteer nature of these emergency services. Effective October 1, 2024, the county gains the legal framework to organize and regulate its emergency response systems.