Veterans (Public Safety)

This bill formally commends Tim Graben for his 50 years of service with the Rosalie Rescue and Fire Department in Alabama. It recognizes his long-term contributions to emergency services, including his roles in water rescue, fire operations, and community support activities. The resolution expresses appreciation for his dedication and encourages continued service, but does not create new laws or change existing policies.

HB 182 requires the Alabama Department of Public Health to accept military education, training, and experience as credit toward emergency medical services (EMS) personnel licensure. This directly affects veterans and active-duty military personnel (including National Guard and Reserves) seeking EMS licenses in Alabama, provided they also submit proof of passing the National Registry exam. The bill amends Alabama Code Section 22-18-4 to explicitly include military service under acceptable qualifications, while removing outdated language and making minor technical updates to the code. It does not change other licensure requirements, such as completing approved EMS courses or passing exams.