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.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told lawmakers her office is working to restore funding to the National Fire Academy, after classes were halted due to Trump Administration cuts
Beyond the widely publicized cuts to FEMA, the budget would eliminate two programs that help communities fund apparatus and stations
The bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
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
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