THIS PROJECT WILL INVOLVE ASSESSING
THE PROBLEMS THAT EMS DEPARTMENTS (I.E. FIRE DEPARTMENT, AMBULANCE
SQUADS, ETC.) AS WELL AS THE VARIOUS STATE EMS DIRECTORS HAVE WITH
REGARDS TO RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF EMS PERSONNEL AND WHAT
EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED IN SOLVING THEIR EMS
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROBLEMS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.