Bill Would Explicitly Cover Fundraising Injuries for Volunteer First Responders

A Pennsylvania lawmaker introduced legislation to explicitly provide comp coverage for volunteer firefighters and paramedics injured during pancake breakfasts, cook-offs, car washes, sports tournaments or other fundraising events. SB 1053 would declare that volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer ambulance corps who are participating in an "organized fundraising activity" are included in the definition of "employee." State Sen. Scott Hutchinson, R-Oil City, said in a memo that he introduced the bill to address a nearly 50-year-old court decision that implies work ...