State Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove recently reintroduced legislation that would permit volunteer firefighters and first aid 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.

The 9th District delegation issued the following statement regarding the reintroduction of the legislation to provide financial assistance to volunteer fire and EMS…