Michael Kirby

Full list of Michael Kirby results

• Senate passes Fire Grants and Safety Act, bill moves to House

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  Urgency drives Congress to act before program expires

• Senators probe response to Ohio train derailment

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  Ohio Western Reserve Joint Fire District Chief David Comstock urged increased funding for grants and safety programs to support hazmat training for firefighters

• The 117th Congress nears the rearview, public safety in focus

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  A look back and ahead as a tumultuous session turns to lame duck

• President Biden signs law extending PSOB benefits for PTSD, acute stress, suicide

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  The Public Safety Officer Support Act supports first responders who experienced PTSD or died by suicide following exposure to certain traumatic events

• House passes First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

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  Legislation allows injured federal first responders who continue service in government to retain retirement

• 9/11 anniversary prompts emergency communications examination

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  FirstNet, warning systems focus of House subcommittee update

• U.S. House legislates (again) on PFAS, firefighting foam

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  Federal action is aimed at PPE exposure, drinking water and household products

• Congress passes legislation to study impact of PFAS

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  Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ addressed in annual defense bill

• 116th Congress adjourns with mixed results for first responders

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  Coronavirus response dominates Second Session; suicide, LODD benefits pass

• Election 2020 and the balance of power for the fire service

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  Election outcome will influence legislative opportunities for first responders

• Senate panel considers wildfire bill, but too late for 2020 season

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  Bipartisan Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act addresses forest management, as Senators highlight wildfire destruction and need for change

• Pandemic complicates wildfire response efforts, testing for firefighters

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  A Senate committee heard testimony focused on the need for PPE, testing in camps and prevention efforts

• House, Senate PSOB bills differ, stalling action on benefits

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  House adds COVID-19 infection presumption, extends benefit for 9/11-related injuries

• DHS secretary joins Fla. firefighters to discuss SAFER grant program

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  Secretary Chad Wolf visited Jacksonville (Florida) Fire and Rescue to reinforce that the grant funds can be used to retain or rehire firefighters

• Pandemic spawns innovation, solutions for medical equipment supply and demand

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  Manufacturers, companies reinvent to combat COVID-19 during pandemic

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