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.
Federal lawmakers are calling the move to fire 16 staff members a betrayal of those who risked their lives in the aftermath of 9/11
After more than a decade without one, the Godfrey Fire Protection District received a new fire truck that arrived fully built
The Stevensville Town Council approved a payment to grant writers for an AFG application that would fund 127 new radios for Ravalli County fire departments
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
With more questions than answers, county officials are seeking a deeper audit from the state
In an unprecedented move, voters opted to spend $300K more than budgeted to keep all their fire stations open
Staffing has not gone up in the Indian city since fire service was established in the 1980s despite population growth
Mayor hopes grant will rehire most of164 firefighters to be laid off due to budget constraints
Financial disagreement has hobbled construction of ground zero museum meant to memorialize those lost
County supervisor: ‘What level of service is the public willing to pay for?’
18% reduction of ranks could put residents, city’s overworked firefighters at greater risk
Mayor expects city will get federal grant to fund and restore 108 of those positions