Legislation & Funding

The measure would remove a current restriction on grants and designate parts of the state's fireworks tax revenue for financial and educational aid for first responders

S. 4882 also increases funding for the USFA to $95 million and repeals the sunset provision for AFG and SAFER

Beginning in October, drivers must change lanes or slow down for any stopped vehicle showing hazards or caution signals

The Thurston Regional Fire Authority leader also said that three of the five stations face closure without additional funds

Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue's Station 4 boasts an underground SAR training area and a gym, as well as a fire pit and barbecue area

As two Walla Walla paramedics continue to serve the initiative in its second year, the fire department and hospital say they have seen cost savings

More than 70 people applied, but the enrollment was limited to 25

The Public Safety Officer Support Act supports first responders who experienced PTSD or died by suicide following exposure to certain traumatic events

The bill includes annual pay adjustments, a disability annuity, hazard pay, and seven days of paid mental health leave

Troy Fire Chief Eric McMahon: "This grant will fund the training of firefighters to the level of paramedic. This funding could not have come at a better time"

Officials said ambulance costs ran up a $150,000 budget deficit over the past two years, jeopardizing the Boswell Fire Department

Our work to change a N.C. general statute focuses on keeping junior members interested and building our volunteer base

The governor's new order may help with staffing and retention, said Fairmount Fire Protection Chief Alan Fletcher

"What we see in this career, the calls that we get, can take a toll on somebody's mental health and wellness," said Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera

Legislation allows injured federal first responders who continue service in government to retain retirement