First, to answer gettingonefishin, the 3100 dollars per year comes from an insurance fund that was started years ago as "incentive" for local agencies to be able to recruit suitable law enforcement and firefighter candidates and train them. Those eligible for this pay must complete a designated amount of continuing education per year. ( 40 hours for police and 100 hours for fire). I am a firefighter. Personally, I believe that you guys definitely deserve it, especially considering some that qualify for it. I had heard a week ago that the bill was gonna make it. What have you guys heard lately?