FEMA
With no radios or resources, firefighters improvised networks and used personal boats to save thousands
As we mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, Chief Marc Bashoor reflects on recent shakeups at the agency and its ultimate responsibility
Two decades after the devastating hurricane, FEMA’s role is under fire — and the lessons still feel unlearned
FEMA workers who joined a 180-signature letter warning that staff and budget cuts imperil disaster response have been put on indefinite paid leave
Stay current on NIOSH program layoffs, the status of the National Fire Academy and changes to FEMA
The “Katrina Declaration and Petition to Congress” calls out reductions to CERT, the National Fire Academy and hazard grants as weakening national disaster readiness
Outgoing IAFC President Josh Waldo honored seven individuals for their outstanding service to the fire and EMS community
From ‘Reinventing Government’ to DOGE: Here’s what the longstanding deficit fight means for your agency — and how to respond
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats
FEMA is proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to grant programs that public safety agencies use to strengthen disaster preparedness
FEMA acting administrator David Richardson defended the agency’s response, denying claims of delays and calling the federal-state coordination a model for disaster response
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs, for training, equipment and readiness efforts
Pennsylvania’s emergency director urged FEMA to reconsider policy changes that could raise aid thresholds and cost shares, risking future disaster relief for the state
Ken Pagurek stepped down after delays in deploying FEMA teams to deadly Texas flooding, citing growing frustration with DHS oversight and the Trump administration’s handling of disaster response
The lawsuit claims the elimination of BRIC grants will leave communities vulnerable to natural disasters and reduce federal support for disaster prevention
A $7.6M grant helps Syracuse reopen Fire Station 12 and increase firefighter staffing
Experts warn that under Trump, FEMA could approve fewer major disaster declarations and deliver slower, reduced responses
Jeremy Greenberg’s resignation follows a wave of leadership changes at FEMA as Trump urges states to reduce dependence on federal disaster support
President Donald Trump said the federal government will begin shifting disaster funding and responsibilities to state governors after this hurricane season
With a busy Atlantic hurricane season expected, lawmakers are raising concerns about emergency readiness and public safety
FEMA reversed a months-long freeze after determining key courses were critical to local and national emergency response efforts
The IAFC has formed a task force to ensure fire and EMS agencies have a voice in the future of emergency response and disaster preparedness
SAFER and FP&S grant programs will fund new hires, fire prevention campaigns and firefighter health research for FY 2024
Residents in Kentucky and Missouri are assessing damage as more severe weather and potential tornadoes are forecast in the coming days
FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity
FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told lawmakers her office is working to restore funding to the National Fire Academy, after classes were halted due to Trump Administration cuts
Cameron Hamilton was removed as acting FEMA administrator just days after opposing efforts to dismantle the agency
Beyond the widely publicized cuts to FEMA, the budget would eliminate two programs that help communities fund apparatus and stations
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