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.
$7 million worth of Mercedes hose was sitting in Canada, awaiting delivery to U.S. fire departments – with a $1.75 million tariff
A wave of new bills throughout the country would establish peer networks, crisis hotlines and insurance coverage for trauma-related conditions like PTSD
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We may still be considered America’s heroes, but in a time when everyone is struggling to make ends meet, nothing is guaranteed
Chief hopes elimination of his salary will benefit one of 67 firefighters who face layoffs
The new Glen Oaks station will replace the two small trailers being used as a temporary station
The James Zadroga 9/11 Health Bill seeks to provide free medical coverage for responders and survivors who were exposed to toxins after the attacks
Officials expect the program can increase recovery revenue by an additional $50,000 annually with new billing methods in place
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Monday that trimming the cost of the first responders’ health care bill from $7.4 billion to $6.2 billion has addressed concerns of some of her colleagues
Fire dept. cuts to save county $800,000
Four-firefighter ladder truck was reinstated after saving city $725,000
Fire chief suggest $1 million in costs to ensure minimum training for 124 staff
The Common Council voted 8-0 to cut funding for fire equipment purchases in next year’s capital budget to $965,900
Union wants to avoid state takeover of municipal retirement accounts
Quick-response vehicles went into service last month and are smaller versions of traditional fire engines that could save money over time
The elimination of the five positions, meant to help bridge a $1.2 million budget gap, exacerbated understaffing
The fire department is about $17,000 short, due to an increase in calls this year and other unforeseen expenses
Department is spending an average of $21,000 per week to pay firefighters overtime
At what point do we alter being an interior FD when we are being forced to be pretty much an exterior FD?
Marion County examined the model used in Broward County, which placed firefighting under the control of its Sheriff’s Office years ago
The Fire and EMS Department overspent its overtime budget by nearly $9 million in fiscal 2008, $7.2 million in 2009 and $4 million this year
Fire dept. budget $646,000 in the red
Philadelphia closed seven fire companies in 2009 and now operates an alternating system of closures that takes three companies out of service at a time
County Emergency Services coordinator Paul Quairoli says communication between towns ‘possibly sets up the emergency plan for failure’
The loss of service in that area blindsided property owners who didn’t realize the extent of budget cuts
Firefighters would also be laid off
Prior to the vote, five firefighters were already laid off and a fire station was closed
The new station would have replaced an unsafe, nearly 50-year-old building with poor ventilation and inadequate storage
Career firefighters said the impact of not having an EMS transport fee is potential layoffs
Fire Chief Richard Bowers says that without the fee, 89 career firefighters and paramedics could be laid off and 11 ems units destaffed
The state House will consider a bill that would delay the implementation of new sprinkler requirements for another year
Opponents of hiring a private consultant to conduct a review say such a move would unfairly target police and fire departments for cuts
A new building code began requiring the systems in all new townhouses this year