Reclassification Update: Letter of Support From IAFF in Tidewater (Va.) Region Sent to Key Congressman
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As part of the effort to pass the 911 SAVES Act, a bill that would classify public safety telecommunicators as “Protective Service Occupations,” APCO has been focusing its advocacy on key officials such as Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-3). Earning Congressman Scott’s support is essential, as he serves as chair of the committee with jurisdiction over the bill.
Following collaboration between APCO and IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters), on March 4, groups representing firefighters, paramedics, and public safety telecommunicators from the City of Newport News, City of Hampton, York County, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg, James City County, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach, City of Portsmouth, and City of Norfolk sent a letter to Congressman Scott. The groups noted that “Public safety telecommunicators perform lifesaving work every day” and asked Congressman Scott to support the 911 SAVES Act.
