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.
The bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
As wildfire risk grows, experts warn that America isn’t investing enough in the teams who can help prevent them
The new Federal Wildland Fire Service would consolidate USDA and DOI fire programs into one command under the Interior Department
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
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