Budget

How to increase EMS funding in three clicks

Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons

Is an initial-attack apparatus or QRV right for your department?

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Use data to determine the appropriate apparatus for your department – and how staffing and tactics will change

This new particulate-protective hood protects your neck from toxic substances and heat buildup

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Globe Turnout Gear

Firefighters have a new tool to help protect themselves from two of the biggest risks in the fire service using advanced fiber technology

Calif. plans $536M for wildfire prevention, forest management

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The amount more than doubles recent annual spending on wildfire prevention in the state

'Mountain' of firefighting gear donated to Alabama VFD

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The Coker Volunteer Fire Department was gifted gear that has passed its 10-year shelf life, per NFPA standards followed by donating departments in the Northeast

San Diego fire chief urges switch to new ambulance provider

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A long-awaited vote to decide whether the city will switch from American Medical Response to Falck is scheduled for Tuesday

Ill. governor signs controversial fire pension bill

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Supporters of the bill say it removes the Chicago pension differences based on date of birth, while detractors argue it could increase pensions costs and lead to tax hikes

Paid overtime returns for New Orleans police, fire departments

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Overtime was temporarily suspended to combat economic loss related to the pandemic

Calif. to hire nearly 1.4K FFs in anticipation of harsh fire season

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Gov. Gavin Newsom said more than $80 million will be set aside to prepare for wildfires

Former fire chief selected to guide systemic change in Portland's public safety bureaus

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Past Fire Chief and current Emergency Management Director Mike Myers will oversee changes in financial planning, hiring and non-emergency call diversion

Fla. governor proposes $1K bonuses for first responders

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The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for spending Florida's share of American Rescue Plan funds

St. Louis FF-EMT discusses local funding, vaccines in roundtable with President Joe Biden

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St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris "Al" Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts

Volunteer Pa. fire companies struggle after both in-person fundraisers, online raffles shut down

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A recently-introduced bill aims to allow fire companies to continue online raffles, after some companies were informed their raffles went against state rules