Fire Service Staffing
The proposed legislation would bring concerns about minimum staffing levels into collective bargaining discussions
The donation to the Stratmoor Hills Fire Protection District helps campaign funding to have increased staffing on the ballot
The Londonderry Fire Department chief told town officials he could not balance the department budget and keep safe staffing levels at the same time
To save $1M a year, the Folsom Fire Department will pull the engine at Station 38 and reassign crews, leaving an ambulance to operate from the station
The federal grant will help Rocklin expand fire staffing and prepare for a fourth station to meet growing emergency service demands
The Grand Blanc Township board reinstated Fire Chief Jamie Jent following controversy over fire department staffing and budget cuts raised before the Sept. 28 church attack
SAFER, AFG funds will help the Fullerton Fire Department restore ALS, reduce response times and launch a wellness program
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
Somers officials approved funding that covers most staffing costs for two years and part of a third, with recruiting underway
A proposal would require four-person crews, though the department says coverage is adequate and meeting the standard could mean overtime
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FEMA funding will cover two-thirds of salaries and benefits for three years, after which Muskegon officials will keep the positions to bolster long-term public safety
Grand Rapids’ first new firehouse in nearly 40 years will serve 14,000 southeast-side residents, ease the load on the busiest station and help crews hit their arrival goal
Morgan County Commission approves paid position, salary, while incident command stays with volunteer departments
The Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
A 2024 study urged Shakopee to hire 25 full-time firefighters, captains and chiefs and open a second station, but city leaders have yet to act
Tuscan Development’s gift will temporarily fund staffing at the Water Street Fire Station, easing Haverhill Fire Department’s ongoing budget strain
Essex chief told selectmen the all-volunteer model is no longer sustainable and outlined a plan to add limited full-time staff, expand daytime coverage and and modernize the fleet
The agreement mirrors 5% FOP raises, preserves staffing and unlocks hundreds of millions in retro pay pending union and City Council approval
The blaze injured two Macomb Township firefighters and drew aid from five communities, highlighting Local 5023’s staffing concerns
The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
Gov. Maura Healey announced Fall River will get expedited funding to hire more firefighters following the Gabriel House fire that killed 10
Out of the 10 companies with the Fall River Fire Department, only two are staffed at the national standard of four firefighters, IAFF President Edward Kelly said
Potts Camp firefighters say they were told to stop serving and return equipment after a sudden Facebook announcement, not direct communication
A $7.6M grant helps Syracuse reopen Fire Station 12 and increase firefighter staffing
Gov. Newsom warns only 40% of National Guard firefighting crews remain after President Trump reassigned others to Los Angeles for immigration enforcement
Corpus Christi officials approved applying for a grant to help meet national staffing standards, but the required city match raises debate over potential tax increases or budget cuts
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue has fully staffed its Memphis fire station for the first time in decades, marking a major milestone in a long-term plan to improve response times
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