Legislation and Funding
As part of the FireRescue1 Legislation & Funding topic, we highlight articles that will affect the bottom line of fire department budgets and operations.
Testifying before lawmakers, police and firefighters said protecting peer counseling conversations would encourage participation and help address burnout, substance abuse and suicide risks
Lorain County leaders say the formal recognition will boost access to mental-health resources, training and protections
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St. Joseph City Council approved a new IAFF Local 77 contract with phased pay raises, longevity boosts and EMT pay changes
Santee leaders approved plans for an interim fire station as a temporary solution to growing coverage gaps while a permanent station remains unfunded
Public backlash and political pressure led the city’s workers’ comp provider to reverse course and approve care for a Fort Worth firefighter severely injured in a collapse
Lawnside’s fire trucks are inoperable, forcing the department to borrow rigs from neighboring towns as the fire chief and officials trade blame over delayed repairs and limited funding
The Sutphen SPH100 features a longer ladder and enhanced safety features
A $30,000 Cass County Community Foundation grant is helping fund a four-story training tower that will keep firefighter training in-county and could improve ISO ratings
Using more than $68,000 in state grant funds, the Albany Fire Department provided inflatable lifting chairs to local care facilities and trained staff to handle non-injury fall
Emporia officials approved a $6.27 million remodel of Fire Station 2, using savings from the new Fire Station 1 project to improve safety, wellness and efficiency without increasing overall costs or raising taxes
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Estimates show Baltimore County could spend about $263,000 on hazmat cleanings and ice machine replacements at all fire stations following a paramedic misconduct investigation
HHS confirmed it is reversing terminations that drew backlash from labor groups, firefighters, miners and other industries
The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed late Wednesday that SAMHSA funding will be restored following backlash from grantees and lawmakers
Citing a rise in lift assists, false alarms and other non-emergency responses, Waterford Township Fire Chief Matthew Nye is proposing an ordinance change that would charge elder care facilities
Our volunteer firefighters aren’t lacking dedication; they are lacking support — and it’s time for state and federal leaders to take action
A malfunctioning Camden reserve fire engine had a delayed response to a fire, highlighting how outdated trucks and deferred maintenance are straining firefighters and endangering communities
Second Session of the 119th Congress gets underway as lawmakers set to work in an election year
Clovis officials say a SAFER grant will help fund six new firefighter positions starting in March
Documents outline potential reductions to CORE and surge staffing, raising concerns about disaster response capacity
City officials say the latest graduating class brings Troy’s fire force to full capacity, with continued investments in training
The $90 million, four-year agreement adds longevity step raises and streamlines paid details, changes city and union leaders say will support retention and strengthen operations
Utica Township Fire Protection District leaders told county commissioners the department has grown its volunteer ranks, improved training and is on track to be fully operational by 2026
Firefighters scored major victories at both the state and federal levels last week, with New Hampshire approving $5 million for statewide cancer and heart disease screenings
Athens Fire and Rescue will equip additional trucks with AEDs using opioid settlement funds while the police department begins placing them in patrol vehicles
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