“As a former firefighter, I know the sacrifices our first responders and their families make each day that these individuals put on the uniform, which is why I was proud to introduce this legislation to the Albany County Legislature back in February. This 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel shows them that their bravery and selflessness have not gone unnoticed.

“We also know that workforce shortages and burnout have been felt by nearly every industry and organization across the country, and many communities rely on these volunteer services for their health and safety. We need to ensure that positions are filled and it’s my hope that this new tax incentive will allow us to attract and retain more talented people to these firehouses and ambulance services. I want to thank the County Legislature for their partnership on this effort and passing my legislation tonight.”