President Joe Biden
Joe Biden is the 46th president of the United States. He previously served as vice president under President Barack Obama. The FireRescue1 Joe Biden resource page includes news about the president that impacts fire and emergency services, analysis of legislative actions, and statements that affect firefighters and EMS personnel. Read news related to the IAFF’s endorsement of Biden for president, plus related backlash from firefighters’ groups, and get information about fire service events attended by Biden.
The bill would renew the Assistance to Firefighters and SAFER grant programs and reauthorize and increase funding for the U.S. Fire Administration
If the president’s plan is approved, more federal firefighters could be hired at a higher starting pay level
“You’ve had my back and I’ll have yours,” said Biden, the first sitting president to speak at the event
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