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.
LAFD officials warn that cutting Emergency Incident Technician positions would endanger lives, stressing that the specialized firefighters do far more than drive chiefs
Prepare the next generation of fire service leaders for the challenges of fire department budgets and growth planning
FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting
City officials say they are exploring the move to improve service and cut costs; union officials say they were blindsided by the plan
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said budget cuts were forcing her to close Truck 10, but money from the Baltimore Grand Prix is saving Truck 10
Charleston city council members agreed to the raise due a budget surplus and improving economy
By Murrieta eliminating its contribution, the city will save more than $300,000
The cost of the new central station went from $7 million to more than $13 million
12 of the 27 firefighters will be out of job by noon Monday
The volunteer station had its public funding yanked and was unable to fill all shifts
The fire service and the city have just over a year to negotiate an agreement before their contract ends
A paramedic also said he could no longer ‘stand by’ while his superiors lied in the controversial Medstar pilots case
Hispanics, African Americans, Asians, and women all saw a jump in passing rates
Anderson Controller says if the firefighters are kept, funding for the mayor’s office, city court, city council, and city clerk would lose funding
The depts. have not handed over required financial data to receive the funding
The application will be submitted soon which could mean the first new fire truck ever bought for firefighters
The engine is a loaner from the city on the condition that the dept. supply a four-person crew to man the engine
Municipalities are scrambling to find ways to save money and fire and emergency services are in their sites
The ability of fire and other public-sector unions to bargain is at the heart of the court case
The audit examined 6 Fla. volunteer fire departments and questioned if they are worth the cost, yet said that all-career departments would cost more
The six-month extension provides $400 million for wildand firefighting
City officials reorganized the department in 2011, cutting salaries by 5 percent
Town officials considering loan for new fire truck, but may still use stipends its volunteer firefighters voted to forgo to pay tor fire truck
Even with tax hike, budget woes will likely mean cutting all 15 part-time firefighters
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