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The Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety will be receiving a new Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus using funds from Michigan’s Marijuana Excise Tax
Live Oak officials approved purchasing the Dräger system to keep firefighters from having to leave their response area for training
The Surfside Beach Town Council faces two options that will lead to increased taxes
Allingtown Firefighter Samantha Trayer brings her experience as a therapist to a more hands-on job
Five Norwich volunteer fire departments claim the paid department is failing to adhere to command protocols
Philadelphia is receiving $22.4 million to pay for 72 firefighters’ salaries and benefits for three years, President Joe Biden announced
Firefighters from Colonial Park, Paxtonia and Linglestown fire companies can register for 4, 8 or 12-hour shifts, earning $10 per hour
Austin Lewallen, the former chief of the Paint Rock Volunteer Fire Department, is accused of using at least $13,700 for personal purchases
Interim Sebastopol Fire Chief Jack Piccinini wrote to city officials, politicians and the media about the challenges in the department
Grant County Fire District 13 will improve its capabilities with a battery-powered combi tool on its new rescue vehicle
A funding plan will increase firefighter staffing on Ross Valley fire apparatus to three-person engine companies
Auditors said they found that fire department overtime exceeded what was covered in the 2023 budget by almost $253,000 as of Sept. 27
Keene Fire Chief Donald Farquhar claims officials misused pandemic relief funds to create ambulance service
Funding through the California Office of Traffic Safety will help equip, train Kern County firefighters
The Office of Inspector General investigation discovered $8.5M misspent in bonuses, parties, personal expenses in Jefferson Parish
A $632K budget increase will improve the staffing at the Ross Valley Fire Department
West Deer Township residents approved a fire tax change from flat fee to millage rate
The firefighter was an accountant for the Ocean Springs Firefighters Association with direct access to the funds
A nearly 10-million-dollar grant will help the Frederick County Division of Fire Rescue Services hire 32 firefighters
The “Buck Up for Unity” campaign involves restaurants in Unity Township supporting seven departments
Ashtabula firefighters are expected to use the AFG funding for new SCBA
Emporia firefighters will begin training on new extrication tools and additional forcible entry props thanks to capital improvement funding
Fire departments across the state work to increase staffing during a growing demand for services
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire will be using the MSA G1, newly redesigned for comfort and ergonomics
The $30,000 AFG funds will be used to train New London firefighters and make fitness instruction better suited to firefighters’ schedules
Federal funding helped Menands and Ballston Lake firefighters purchase extrication tools and a gear washer
Additional funds will also be provided to the state’s Forest Fire Service for contract air support
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Mayor Eric Adams has announced a 5% budget reduction and directed uniformed agencies to reduce overtime costs
A grant from Firehouse Subs allows the Altoona Fire Department to purchase buddy breathing systems, TICs and RIT bags
The Rapid City Fire Department program provides hands-on training, mentorship and exposure to work in fire and EMS
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Chippewa Falls taxpayers approved exceeding a levy limit to hire more fulltime firefighter/paramedics
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