• Provide for equity of pensions for public employees in EMS. Currently fire fighters and law enforcement officers under the Iowa Public Employment Retirement System (IPERS) receive a higher retirement benefit earned with fewer years of service than EMS providers.
• Provide a system to reward volunteerism in public safety. This might take the form of an Iowa income tax credit or the ability to earn a pension for volunteer service in EMS, Fire or Law Enforcement.
• Require that counties shall make provision for, by whatever means necessary, emergency medical services treatment and transport for all within the county.
• Provide liability protection for volunteer physician medical directors.
• Allow EMS service directors to sign off on eligibility for EMS license plates.

We believe that job number one for every elected official is to keep Iowans safe and healthy in their homes, at work, at leisure and in transit. This includes fully funded, well-trained, and dedicated law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services resources throughout the state. View the 2009 IEMSA Legislative Brochure here.

Mark your Calendars

Election Day 2008
November 4, 2008

First Day of 2009 Legislative Session
January 12, 2009

EMS Day on The Hill
January 29, 2009