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.
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
California has received over $170M from airspace leasings around roadways
A Virginia Beach task force made recommendations regarding bargaining units, salaries and working conditions
Boston, Worcester and 31 other cities and towns will receive less money than expected
A consolidation plan in Sunbury will cover everything from leadership, staffing and apparatus to avoid duplication of services and improve costs, training
Firefighters and legislators have been working to reduce exposure to PFAS in turnout gear
Officials purchased two Firehawks and are waiting on the delivery of the first one in 2024
Cleveland Fire Department Captain James Sample died by suicide after struggling with PTSD
Firefighters across the state are asking Boston legislators to put aside political differences and accept federal funding
State funding is available to volunteers for facility improvements, PPE and regional training support
Gov. Josh Green is asking for $425M to recover from the deadly Lahaina wildfire
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell’s focus on consistent messaging has reached fire service organizations; the next step – firefighters
Albert Lea officials approved several step increases over three years
“The NYC budget will be balanced by putting the lives of NYC residents and the safety of NYC firefighters on the table,” the union said
A funding plan will increase firefighter staffing on Ross Valley fire apparatus to three-person engine companies
Yakima County Fire District will use funds for firehouse expansions, a new dispatch center and apparatus
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