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.
There is really no substitute for face-to-face interaction and connections made during NFA programs, events and social outings
Firefighters, police officers and teachers will see higher Social Security payments starting in April after the repeal of WEP and GPO under the new Social Security Fairness Act
Mayor Frank Davis described the NFA as a backbone of the community, noting that a prolonged shutdown “could have a devastating effect for our little town”
Bill 2451 would double the statute of limitations for survivors of firefighters and police to nine years
Southern Humboldt residents plan to approve a special tax to start the new districts
The commission may rescind its rule that the depts. have to follow fire codes citing funding issues
A federal grant has expired and impending budget cuts could cause layoffs
Poor forest management, hot weather, and lack of policy has made matters worse for firefighters
After 3 days on the job, the chief said status quo is not an option
A survey showed West Covina fire chiefs are paid far below that of other agencies
In an effort to bridge a $900,000 budget gap, mayor would lay off 24 EMTs and have firefighters pick up slack
He says cuts will only allow 2 firefighters per apparatus, below the nationwide standard of 3 or 4
The $855,000 grant will allow the fire department to restaff three positions for two years
The four crew members are being reassigned to other stations
FEMA grant will allow Hoffman Estates to bring on new recruits as some retire
Elgin Fire Dept. will send firefighters to classes that will teach them to determine causes of fires
Although typical to let fires burn to manage forest growth, outside scrutiny has the USFS changing policy
The report revealed that the station paid for unearned wages and leave time the last few years
Opportunities to present the fire service’s case to the public are rare; be prepared
After a 2009 blaze that may have been stopped by nighttime attacks, USFS is changing policy
The chief will oversee 9,000 firefighters after a shake up put all the nation’s fire departments under one service
68 percent of the voters supported the fire levy, which accounts for half the budget
Officials say cost-cutting measures have hurt the country’s ability to prevent and extinguish wildfires
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Santa Fe Springs will reportedly save $13 million with the closing
Buildings, both old and new, in downtown El Paso had faulty protection systems and inadequate exits
Volunteers reached an agreement with the county and will not seek a referendum vote on the fee
Grant pays for salary and benefits of new firefighters’ first two years on job
Firefighter positions are among many public sector jobs that are diminishing
Figures presented by mayor says city could lose up to $2 million by 2016
New laws will help local fire departments buy new equipment lower interest on loans
The upgrade to a digital communication system would link first responders into a statewide compatible network
Various interpretations of fire code had owners buying radio fire-alarm boxes, decision now overturned