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.
Senator Tim Sheehy, a former firefighting pilot and founder of an aerial firefighting company, is pushing for the Forest Service to end its own aircraft inspections, calling them redundant to FAA checks
Thousands of first responders and survivors rely on the WTC Health Program to get treatment related to injuries and illnesses caused by the toxins at Ground Zero
NIOSH faces layoffs of staff working on firefighter safety initiatives like the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and line-of-duty death investigations
Former mayor is accused of lining his pockets and pedaling influence as the city suffered economic woes
After being destroyed by the 2011 tornado, Joplin fire stations are slated to be repaired
More than 100 stations received $3,500 checks
The city board is holding public discussions to get citizens’ input on fireworks regulation
NH Mayor Ted Gatsas vetoed the measure, supporters coming up one vote short to override the veto
Those afflicted with cancer and other illnesses from 9/11 will need to be reviewed through the WTC health program
N.J. governor’s pension message receives applauds, some standing, at firefighter convention
Firefighter Harold Planchon is battling terminal cancer while his retirement claim hangs in limbo
The new apparatus replaces one damaged beyond repair in 2010
The rail industry is fixing the design flaw in new cars, but resisting retrofitting the 45,000 still in use
More patients will be eligible for the $4.3 billion fund set up to treat and compensate people exposed to the WTC building materials
It is critical that the fire service regain the respect and admiration it had following 9/11
As hard to believe as this concept is, one wonders what will come next with no end in sight to city financial woes
After a devastating fire in 2009, the US Forest Service once again did not call a nighttime helicopter water drop
Many Mass. businesses want restitution for being forced to buy more expensive alarm systems
It is unclear where the estimated $60 million per year to operate the memorial will come from
Firefighters to see a small pay raise, but will have to wait to buy a new aerial
As early as Tuesday a contract could be signed rolling Paradise Fire into Cal Fire
An audit revealed that the Boone County Fire Protection District misused FEMA funds dating back several years
Moved by retirees testimony, board altered language on ballot initiative that would have cut pensions
The city of Austin may install high-resolution cameras that will alert firefighters to wildfire risks
According to preliminary election results, Palo Verde voters appear to have overwhelmingly rejected a district
Fire department is hoping for grant relief to keep crew fully staffed
Officials expect more fires before the season ends with the first snowfall
Despite cutting more than $800K from its operating budget, the fire department may still be hit with a 20 percent staff reduction
Government officials are looking for ways to close a $15 billion deficit and may slash this benefit from fire and police
The state has one of the highest rates of fire deaths
City wants to eliminate half of the fire companies
15 of the firefighter hires will be those previously laid off
To adopt or not to adopt is a debate somewhat unique to the fire service