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.
Firefighters, police officers and teachers will see higher Social Security payments starting in April after the repeal of WEP and GPO under the new Social Security Fairness Act
Mayor Frank Davis described the NFA as a backbone of the community, noting that a prolonged shutdown “could have a devastating effect for our little town”
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
The governor’s new order may help with staffing and retention, said Fairmount Fire Protection Chief Alan Fletcher
“What we see in this career, the calls that we get, can take a toll on somebody’s mental health and wellness,” said Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera
Kern County Captain Andrew Freeborn said the cost to use the service is offset by funds received from citations, which this year totaled $150,000
Wayne Triche embezzled money from the pension fund to cover his gambling, home improvement and living expenses
Legislation allows injured federal first responders who continue service in government to retain retirement
“He has been the most pro-first responder governor that I have seen in my entire 37 years in Florida,” said Reedy Creek Professional Firefighters President Jon Shirey
The new legislation went into effect on July 1
House Bill 562 allows 48 hours of time off post-critical incident, but issues of messaging and pay are vital to ensuring firefighter support
The public and elected officials need to better understand the impact of inflation and rising gas prices on volunteer firefighters
The HERO Act would create peer-support programs, mental health education and a system to collect information about first responder suicides
FEMA’s waiver was accepted, meaning 2021 grantees will not be required to follow the BABAA requirements until January 2023
Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 562, which allows a 48-hour leave following a critical incident
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Firefighters with some cancers are promised treatment cost coverage, enhanced disability or death benefits and $25,000; Pasco County called the law vague
The infrastructure legislation also authorized agencies to increase the base salary of wildland firefighters by $20,000 a year, or 50% of their current base salary
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Rep. Torren Ecker said he sponsored the bill to address staffing shortages at volunteer departments
UCF RESTORES also received $270,000 to work with Florida A&M to build a statewide mental health wellness toolkit for first responders
Hometown Heroes Assistance Program includes an assistance program, critical illness insurance and health and wellness training
“Caroline’s Law” was first introduced after an EMT posted a murder victim’s photo to Facebook in 2009
The president changed a FEMA policy to cover all expenses for 90 days after an incident; he wants the U.S. to fully cover Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire costs
Governor signs bill prohibiting Arizona’s EMTs from persuading patients into not going to hospital
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
Alex Padilla introduced two bills that would allow FEMA to cover more than the current 75% of costs related to certain grants
Police leaders celebrated the bill, saying it could help alleviate the police recruiting crisis
The legislation was created in response to a firefighter breaking the rules after waiting for an ambulance then transporting a child with burns in a fire truck
Fire departments can apply for up to $75,000 to cover the costs of things such as helmets, boots, chemical-free protective clothing and cleaning equipment
The Federal Firefighter Fairness Act would give benefits to firefighters who contract heart disease, some cancers and other illnesses due to their service
U.S. District Court Judge Cecilia Altonaga wrote that the suit was dismissed for several reasons, including the fact that the law does not take effect until 2023
The two Fire Integrated Real time Intelligence System planes can send real-time images, data and projections to firefighters and emergency managers
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