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The Chicopee City Council approved the new contract more than a year after negotiations were halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic

Volunteers are doing whatever it takes to fund their future

How Columbus (Georgia) Fire and EMS’s work with a local school district resulted in multiple benefits for the community

Responsive, personal service makes all the difference, says the chief of the all-volunteer department

Members of the Reedy Creek Improvement District say they are bracing to be stretched even further during the holiday season, putting guests at risk

Fire apparatus evolve to include more safety, storage and communication features

Spokane's fire union cites staffing shortages from retirements and departures, plus an uptick in sick leave from COVID-19 cases

The Ottumwa City Council appears ready to alleviate stress on the fire department after several positions were cut just two years ago

“That was all part of us trying to change our culture and really heighten the importance of the EMS,” said Hall County Fire Chief Chris Armstrong

Providence firefighters would receive 4% annual raises, pay 10% to the city's pension fund in 2022, and have additional healthcare options

"I'm not pointing any fingers, but we're not done with this topic," Paris Board of Selectmen Chairman Christopher Summers said of the voters' decision

Tim Dupin remains on the Kansas City payroll due to the "unique and special opportunity" to spotlight the city, a spokesperson said

The numbers underscore the toll the coronavirus is taking on staffing amid a battle over the city mandate that employees receive vaccinations

Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities

If Proposition A passes, the Austin Police Department would gain staffing and funding, while the Austin Fire Department and ATCEMS would lose both