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.
California lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban PFAS from firefighter turnout gear by 2027, citing cancer risks and the lasting environmental impact of the so-called “forever chemicals”
President Donald Trump has directed the creation of a single wildland firefighting program, shifting thousands from the U.S. Forest Service to a new agency
Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals
Tipp City officials highlighted staffing and response time improvements in a budget review
The Montville firefighters union president says data on staffing, overtime, mutual aid requests can show the need to hire more firefighters
The firefighter was an accountant for the Ocean Springs Firefighters Association with direct access to the funds
Centre County Public Safety Training Center’s expansion highlights the growing education of first responders
With program “sunset” on the horizon, National Advisory Council members converge to call on Congress to take action for America’s fire service
Chester County commissioners approved a property tax rebate for members of fire and EMS departments
A nearly 10-million-dollar grant will help the Frederick County Division of Fire Rescue Services hire 32 firefighters
Lancaster County commissioners hope municipalities do the same to support first responders
AFG and SAFER programs are scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2024
The “Buck Up for Unity” campaign involves restaurants in Unity Township supporting seven departments
Ashtabula firefighters are expected to use the AFG funding for new SCBA
Emporia firefighters will begin training on new extrication tools and additional forcible entry props thanks to capital improvement funding
Fire departments across the state work to increase staffing during a growing demand for services
Ga. county officials respond to increased cost of living, giving first responders a second pay raise
Gwinnett County officials gave first responders a retroactive 8% pay raise due to increased costs of living, after increasing pay last year
Roswell officials approved a pay increase for full-time firefighters as the staffing model changes
The Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department will send civilian responders to calls that do not warrant a police or fire response
The Bloomington City Council’s agreement with Stryker will outfit FD vehicles with the latest technology
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire will be using the MSA G1, newly redesigned for comfort and ergonomics
The $30,000 AFG funds will be used to train New London firefighters and make fitness instruction better suited to firefighters’ schedules
Federal funding helped Menands and Ballston Lake firefighters purchase extrication tools and a gear washer
The temporary pay raise created in 2021 for Department of the Interior firefighters is scheduled to end on Sept. 30
Additional funds will also be provided to the state’s Forest Fire Service for contract air support
Funding for six new personnel will allow the Naperville Fire Department to expand the Community Advocate Response Team program
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Mayor Eric Adams has announced a 5% budget reduction and directed uniformed agencies to reduce overtime costs
13 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws making EMS an essential service
A grant from Firehouse Subs allows the Altoona Fire Department to purchase buddy breathing systems, TICs and RIT bags
Mooresville commissioners turned down plans to annex a 96-acre community based on being outside of the FD’s response time
Broward County officials plan to provide quick help for mortgage and rent payments, or funeral expenses before other benefits kick in
The Rapid City Fire Department program provides hands-on training, mentorship and exposure to work in fire and EMS
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