Paper #2: The New York State Legislature only a few years ago gave volunteer agencies the ability to bill for ambulance transportation. The agencies allowed to do this was limited. For example, if the EMS department is a part of the Fire Department then they are not allowed to bill. In this 3-5 page paper, look into ways that finances play a role in the operation of an EMS agency. If an agency is allowed to bill but also receives tax dollars, should it be allowed to supplement its income by billing? Formulate an opinion on how you think EMS should be funded, whether fully tax-based, or medical billing, and support that argument. Give some background information on costs to an EMS agency.