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.
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
Sterling Firefighter Garrett Ramos’ death highlighted the need for a live-burn training facility that Sterling and Rock Falls firefighters could use
Lawmakers are urging FEMA to reinstate in-person training for first responders after the agency abruptly canceled courses at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute
South Pasadena is looking to save money by contracting St. Petersburg for fire protection
To best serve their communities, firefighters must concentrate on the work of being a firefighter
After voter rejected a bond to buy the truck, volunteer firefighters gave up their own money
The half-cent sales tax would build 2 new stations, buy an apparatus and upgrade radios
The additional money would allow the district to keep its third fire station open
In response to vice president’s comments, Romney’s campaign hit back with statement from retired firefighter
Judge: ‘The city has no business’ telling the public who can and can’t run for office
IAFC offers 3 changes to House bill 2069
Firefighters spent 12-hour shifts fighting Wildcat Fire
20 firefighters who will be hired in next year will be paid for with federal SAFER grant
The city is considering all cuts to public service as a way to offset falling tax revenue
City says the daredevil owes it money for overtime costs, but he contends he’s paid enough
‘With so many cuts we have been left naked,’ read protest banner
At issue: should call firefighters be subject to conflict-of-interest laws when it comes to doing work for town?
Scranton’s mayor said Wednesday there’s no guarantee he won’t again slash pay to federal minimum wage
Taking on added authority and responsibility of policing is a slippery slope for the fire service
Officials trying to sort out whether former township trustee properly handled its purchase
Administration directed to ensure firefighters ‘can count on the care and protection they need’
Understand the pros and cons of each three methods of financing your new apparatus
Financial Advisory Board approved Mayor Dave Bing’s proposal to change union contracts
Helicopter’s failure to drop water on Nev. blaze illustrates problem with regulations on firefighting aircraft
Gov. Chris Christie: ‘I’ve got plenty as it is, and I don’t need any more, and they’re expensive!’
San Bernardino is the third Calif. city to seek bankruptcy protection since 2008
Arsonists, budget cuts, job losses, pay cuts contribute to dire fire situation; fires are so frequent that local residents know firefighters by name
Station was equipped with ladder, was busiest truck in Baltimore
Former chairman: ‘I can tell you fighting fires in the city can be a lot easier than fighting fires in the boardroom’
The plan calls for charging $350 if a medic unit is dispatched or an annual $48 subscription
Disputes over how much control different entities will have stalls the project
No-furlough clause also kept in place, city claims financial hardship will ensue