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.
The Dracut Fire Department received over $22,000 in grant funding to replace SCBA, part of a $3 million initiative to boost firefighter safety and emergency readiness
The state’s first electric fire engine is assigned to the Denton Fire Department’s “Powerhouse” station
Racine voters approved a $1.5 million annual property tax increase to support the fire department, ensuring funding to preserve nine paramedic and EMT positions
Grant County Fire District 7 saw a 25% increase in calls, purchased new apparatus and nearly doubled its number of volunteers
The Ogdensburg City Council hired a consultant to assist with AFG, SAFER grants
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
Horse owners worry about what will happen during the next wildfire as service faces dwindling membership
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
A $800K donation from Northwestern University helped the Evanston Fire Department purchase a new fire engine
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
State funding has helped Richmond volunteer firefighters purchase a new fire engine and other equipment
Firefighters in Roswell will now have portable radios with backup communication capability
Funds from the unknown Willoughby Fire Department supporter came with a request they only be used for fire equipment
Allingtown Firefighter Samantha Trayer brings her experience as a therapist to a more hands-on job
Albert Lea officials approved several step increases over three years
Five Norwich volunteer fire departments claim the paid department is failing to adhere to command protocols
Philadelphia is receiving $22.4 million to pay for 72 firefighters’ salaries and benefits for three years, President Joe Biden announced
Firefighters from Colonial Park, Paxtonia and Linglestown fire companies can register for 4, 8 or 12-hour shifts, earning $10 per hour
Austin Lewallen, the former chief of the Paint Rock Volunteer Fire Department, is accused of using at least $13,700 for personal purchases
“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
Interim Sebastopol Fire Chief Jack Piccinini wrote to city officials, politicians and the media about the challenges in the department
Grant County Fire District 13 will improve its capabilities with a battery-powered combi tool on its new rescue vehicle
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