LATIMER LAUNCHES HERRO PROGRAM TO ASSIST VOLUNTEER FIRE AND EMS AGENCIES.
Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment help available to active volunteers.
Watch full press conference here: https://youtu.be/uNoevAoKUhY
Armonk EMS B-Roll: https://youtu.be/29f10H08VHU
Armonk Fire B-Roll: https://youtu.be/XNiuqhmiEhU
(White Plains, NY) -- Westchester County is launching an innovative tuition reimbursement program to help volunteer fire departments and EMS agencies recruit and retain more local heroes.
County Executive George Latimer is hoping to bolster volunteer ranks by creating the Higher Education Recruitment and Retention Opportunity program. HERRO will provide active volunteer emergency services personnel with tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment assistance.
Latimer said: “Many of our communities rely on dedicated volunteers to answer the call when fires break out or medical emergencies occur. I am hoping that this incentive program will encourage more people to serve as local heroes in their hometown fire department or ambulance corps.”
Volunteers are eligible for up to $6,000 annually in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment assistance.
Board of Legislators Minority Leader Margaret Cunzio said: “As a volunteer fire fighter with the Thornwood Fire Department, I see firsthand how this program can help incentivize younger members who are in college or seeking their degrees or training with a trade school. This will help entice the younger generation to volunteer their services with our volunteer fire departments and ambulance corps. This is a way to thank them for their tireless efforts, the countless hours, and the intense training they experience to remain a member of good standing in their departments. I hope this help to recruit and retain volunteers to help increase our volunteer base within our emergency services in Westchester County.”
Application forms and more detailed information about the program’s requirements and approval process can be found at: www.westchestergov.com/herro
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