Legislation and Funding
As part of the FireRescue1 Legislation & Funding topic, we highlight articles that will affect the bottom line of fire department budgets and operations.
The Maryland congresswoman’s FLAME and RESCUE Acts would repay departments for travel costs lost during the NFA’s shutdown under federal spending cuts
A new Tri-Share-style initiative will cover two-thirds of childcare costs for Kansas City police, firefighters and EMS workers
Organizations say the ongoing shutdown has left federal firefighters working without pay, blocked vital fire and EMS grants, and cut Medicare ambulance reimbursements
Several major cities allege that the Trump administration imposed “unlawful and unrelated conditions” on more than $100M in public safety grants
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Facing more than $100 million in debt, Harvey will place employees, including firefighters, on unpaid leave and temporarily shutter at least one fire station
Engine 9’s launch marks a major expansion for the Santa Rosa Fire Department as calls surge and plans advance for a new station to better serve growing neighborhoods
Midland, Saginaw and Bay City fire departments will replace 120 SCBA units, with new expected in service by summer 2026
Months after a crash destroyed its tanker, Boones Mill firefighters say a county loaner is inadequate and push for a $1.01M custom replacement
The city unveiled 10 engines, 13 ambulances and 6 command vehicles to sustain fast response times and replace aging rigs
The Finance Committee advanced an $8M payout in the ambulance restraint death and $7.5M to the family of pastors killed during a police chase
The Highland Fire Protection District used an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 sets of turnout gear, 10 sets of EMS gear, new helmets, boots and gloves, plus extrication and wildland equipment
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Bill boosts prison firefighter wages from about $1 to the federal minimum, while the sheriffs’ association objects to costs and notes existing sentence credits
Grants can provide essential funding without needing to drastically increase local taxes or wreak havoc within your budget
The grant for Flint funds sign-on and retention bonuses, performance incentives, and leadership and training programs to boost morale, readiness and public trust
A proposal would require four-person crews, though the department says coverage is adequate and meeting the standard could mean overtime
A Saline City Council vote launches planning, legal review and public outreach to form a multi-jurisdiction fire authority targeting faster response, clearer governance and fairer cost sharing
Doyle Fire District thanked Cheektowaga officials and Rep. Tim Kennedy for a $240,000 grant that funded an EV fire-suppression system
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Bismarck Rural Fire Department’s new 9,000-sq-ft facility houses three apparatus with room to expand and features a kitchen, laundry, offices, gym and bunk rooms
Governor Newsom vetoed the bill, citing collective bargaining and cost, while the union says parity is key to recruitment
A $150K grant will help fund the replacement of two repurposed Auburn Fire Department command vehicles
After weeks of training, Rocky Mount firefighters will place two Pierce Enforcers in service
Funding is on hold until states certify population data minus those deported under U.S. immigration laws
Despite long-standing scrutiny, FEMA has delivered transformative support to the fire service through programs like NFA, AFG, US&R and NERIS
The new Derry firehouse design adds modern communications, decon and training space to speed response in the southwest area
Fire-focused federal programs face closures, furloughs and funding gaps as essential disaster response continues
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