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.
Mastering post-award grant management enhances department operations and strengthens future funding opportunities
Corpus Christi officials approved applying for a grant to help meet national staffing standards, but the required city match raises debate over potential tax increases or budget cuts
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
Latest round of canceled debt applies to over 77,000 borrowers
The Princeton Fire Department purchased six Level A suits for hazardous materials incidents
Voters in Harristown approved increases that will be used for recruitment and retention, and equipment upgrades
Beckley councilmembers unanimously approved raises for firefighters
Approximately 4,000 firefighters would be eligible for screening if legislation passes
Lima Fire Department mutual aid limit seeks to keep a minimum number of crews available in city
Chester and Blandford fire chiefs are looking at the feasibility of combined volunteer fire departments
The former first responder shares his personal mental health struggles and urges others to build a support system
Over 20 states have enacted legislation to provide digital mapping, site-specific labeling, critical details to first responders
In testimony before a House subcommittee, one fire chief stated the training alone will cost fire departments billions
Lawrence County fire departments were among over 300 FDs in the state to receive a total of $4M in funding
The U.S. fire administrator, FDNY chief fire marshal, IAFC president and FSRI executive director detailed lithium-ion battery dangers facing firefighters and the general public
Members of Congress are urged to sign a letter that would include AFG and SAFER in an upcoming “must pass” funding bill
Gov. Maura Healey had cut earmarks to fire departments in 33 cities, towns including Boston
101 grants were awarded to fire departments in 58 counties
The message: Authorize full funding for the USFA plus the AFG and SAFER grant programs
Grant County Fire District 7 saw a 25% increase in calls, purchased new apparatus and nearly doubled its number of volunteers
The Ogdensburg City Council hired a consultant to assist with AFG, SAFER grants
Funding allows Boulder Fire-Rescue to buy a second Rosenbauer RTX electric fire engine
Detailing changes to equipment and PPE priority lists
Farmington Hills leaders have increased firefighter staffing and hope to improve response times
California has received over $170M from airspace leasings around roadways
A Virginia Beach task force made recommendations regarding bargaining units, salaries and working conditions
Boston, Worcester and 31 other cities and towns will receive less money than expected
A consolidation plan in Sunbury will cover everything from leadership, staffing and apparatus to avoid duplication of services and improve costs, training
Firefighters and legislators have been working to reduce exposure to PFAS in turnout gear
Horse owners worry about what will happen during the next wildfire as service faces dwindling membership
Officials purchased two Firehawks and are waiting on the delivery of the first one in 2024
Cleveland Fire Department Captain James Sample died by suicide after struggling with PTSD
Firefighters across the state are asking Boston legislators to put aside political differences and accept federal funding
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