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• Va. bill that would allow responders to conceal, carry weapons passes Senate

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  SB 1012 would allow specific firefighters and EMS providers to carry a concealed weapon without a permit

• The impact of a government shutdown on public safety

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  Here's a breakdown of who is considered "essential" and "nonessential" during a federal government shutdown

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  Quiet Warrior: How CrossFit has helped one firefighter become the best he can be

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  Ryan Starling, an engineer and tactical medic, has made it his personal mission to be in the best possible physical condition in order to protect and serve his community

• Wash. officials want to improve wildfire response with more firefighters

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  Citing the devastation and expense of Washington’s wildland blazes, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz proposed a “groundbreaking strategic plan”

• Mayoral candidate wants to bring back Ind. City-run ambulance service

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  Kokomo mayoral candidate Kevin Summers claimed residents have seen delays in receiving medical assistance because of no available ambulances

• Mass. first responder crisis intervention bill signed into law

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  The new law requires mental health services to be available for all first responders to help them cope with psychological trauma

• Houston mayor meets with firefighters to negotiate pay parity implementation

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  Mayor Sylvester Turner offered to negotiate a way to implement the raises over time, which he said would cost an additional $100 million a year

• Va. firefighters march for better cancer coverage

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  Hundreds of firefighters gathered in Richmond to advocate for a bill that would expand firefighter cancer coverage

• Houston firefighters ask judge to force pay parity implementation

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  The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association sought a court order aiming to force the city to pay firefighters the same as police officers

• Mass. governor vetoes flame retardant furniture ban

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  Gov. Charlie Baker rejected a bill that would have banned the sale of furniture, bedding and children’s clothing if it contained flame-retardant chemicals

• San Francisco ban on flame retardant furniture goes into effect

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  Officials said flame retardants are not necessary for fire safety, and have been linked to several health concerns such as birth defects and forms of cancer

• New Ala. law offers free EMT training for volunteer firefighters

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  Under the new law, volunteer firefighters who commit three years of service can be reimbursed for their EMT course, saving them around $2,000

• Should stricter standards be in place for wildfire disaster funds?

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  Exploring emergency management solutions to the continual upward trend in government response and recovery spending

• Review: Nearly $245M for NJ firefighters sits untouched

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  The New Jersey comptroller asserted that nearly $245 million sits untouched in a fund designed to help firefighters, thanks to a law restricting its use

• Houston moves to roll out pay parity despite uncertainty over layoffs

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  The city has not yet determined when firefighters will begin receiving increased paychecks or how the charter amendment will impact individual city departments

• The impact of a government shutdown on public safety

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  Here's a breakdown of who is considered "essential" and "nonessential" during a federal government shutdown

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