Sen. Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove of the 9th Legislative District have reintroduced legislation that would permit volunteer firefighters, first aid and rescue squad members to claim an additional exemption of $5,000 to be taken as a deduction from their gross income if they meet certain qualifications.

As per the initiative, firefighters would be able claim the deduction if they volunteered during the entire tax year, performed 60% of fire duty, and…