Legislation & Funding
As part of the FireRescue1 Legislation & Funding topic, we highlight articles that will affect the bottom line of fire department budgets and operations.
The Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety will be receiving a new Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus using funds from Michigan’s Marijuana Excise Tax
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
Live Oak officials approved purchasing the Dräger system to keep firefighters from having to leave their response area for training
The Surfside Beach Town Council faces two options that will lead to increased taxes
St. Cloud voters will determine if a new fire station will be built in an area experiencing new houses, apartments and schools
Bills highlight the violent line-of-duty death of FDNY EMS Capt. Alison Russo-Elling
Santee residents are promoting a measure to gain $5.6M annually to build and staff two new fire stations
The Seattle Fire Department has seen a 50% increase since 2016 in vehicles pulled from service due to breakdowns, malfunctions
Commissioners in Montville have asked for one additional paid firefighter in order to cut OT costs
The law now allows TEMS medics to carry a firearm in prohibited areas for their protection
The Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission members detail recommendations for a Senate committee
Cheyenne Fire Rescue held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for one of its first new fire stations
Latest round of canceled debt applies to over 77,000 borrowers
Voters in Harristown approved increases that will be used for recruitment and retention, and equipment upgrades
Beckley councilmembers unanimously approved raises for firefighters
Approximately 4,000 firefighters would be eligible for screening if legislation passes
The former first responder shares his personal mental health struggles and urges others to build a support system
Over 20 states have enacted legislation to provide digital mapping, site-specific labeling, critical details to first responders
In testimony before a House subcommittee, one fire chief stated the training alone will cost fire departments billions
Lawrence County fire departments were among over 300 FDs in the state to receive a total of $4M in funding
The U.S. fire administrator, FDNY chief fire marshal, IAFC president and FSRI executive director detailed lithium-ion battery dangers facing firefighters and the general public
Members of Congress are urged to sign a letter that would include AFG and SAFER in an upcoming “must pass” funding bill
Gov. Maura Healey had cut earmarks to fire departments in 33 cities, towns including Boston
101 grants were awarded to fire departments in 58 counties
The message: Authorize full funding for the USFA plus the AFG and SAFER grant programs
Funding allows Boulder Fire-Rescue to buy a second Rosenbauer RTX electric fire engine
Detailing changes to equipment and PPE priority lists
Farmington Hills leaders have increased firefighter staffing and hope to improve response times
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