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• Fla. county expected to increase fire fee

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  That increase would bring an additional $1 million to the county for fire services

• NY ambulance network opposes bill to allow FDs to charge for services

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  The United New York Ambulance Network fears the bill will hurt the ambulance industry, while fire departments are looking to recoup the costs of medical calls

• Fire foam used for training in Conn. could pose serious health, environmental risks

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  State Fire Administrator Jeff Morrissette said there is “no way of knowing” how much of the chemical foam is being used

• RI island residents call for more volunteer fire department funding

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  The Town Council has already provisionally approved $170,540 for the Prudence Island Volunteer Fire Department in the fiscal 2020 budget, a 1.03% increase over last year

• State legislation would let Navy SEAL join FDNY after he was rejected because of age

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  The department rejected Special Operations Chief Shaun Donovan’s application because the son of Staten Island parents was deemed too old by the current state rules by 6 months and 25 days

• IAFF’s president blasts White House for lack of 9/11 fund support

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  “It would also be helpful if the administration would kind of weigh in and I haven’t really seen any specific indication from them on where they stand,” IAFF President Harold Schaitberger said

• La. passes bill giving first responders workers’ comp PTSD benefits

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  Louisiana first responders diagnosed with PTSD can now apply for workers’ comp benefits

• W. Va. volunteer FFs, EMTs advocate for benefit protection, legislation

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  Volunteers want benefits like job protection, tax write-offs, scholarships and student loan debt forgiveness

• Jon Stewart lashes out at Congress over 9/11 first responders fund

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  Advocate and comedian slams lack of attendance at hearing on a bill that would ensure first responder benefits for 70 years

• Ohio FD looks to increase staff with funding request

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  The fire department is looking at also remounting ambulances and putting the medical bay from an old ambulance onto a new chassis

• Ohio businesses oppose workers' comp PTSD coverage for first responders

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  First responders say that requiring a physical injury is inconsistent with the definition of PTSD, which says a physical injury is not needed for a diagnosis

• Conn. first responder PTSD bill needs governor signature, excludes EMS

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  While the measure drew almost universal praise, some faulted the bill for failing to including emergency medical technicians

• Texas fire department applies for grant to replace 1995 fire truck

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  Fire Chief Russell Marshall said the city has filed an application for a Federal grant to replace one of its reserve fire trucks.

• NM bill allows fire department to charge for certain emergency services

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  The ordinance grants AFR authority to bill the “responsible party” after a qualifying accident – which includes individuals

• NH Sen. secures additional $10M for first ever national PFAS health study

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  PFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used in products worldwide since the 1950s, including firefighting foam

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