S. 4819 — Lifeline for First Responders Act

This section establishes the EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Emergency Medical Services to support first responder mental health, stress reduction, family services, and suicide prevention. Eligible entities include Federal, State, Tribal, or local fire services that supply emergency medical services, EMS agencies, and dispatch centers. Authorized uses include evidence-based stress reduction and mental health services, suicide prevention and intervention, confidential counseling and peer support, family support services, and outreach and training. The program is authorized at $7.5 million annually for fiscal years 2028 through 2032.