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.
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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
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced the latest round of AFG recipients
Santee legislators increased pay to keep its firefighters from going to other FDs
Chippewa Falls taxpayers approved exceeding a levy limit to hire more fulltime firefighter/paramedics
Departments in the western part of the state will benefit from funding through SAFER and AFG grants
Columbus Councilor Judy Thomas said the city has the funds available that firefighters don’t have to cut grass
The U.S. fire administrator touted the work of the Fire and Life Safety Communicator’s Initiative and the collaborative effort to focus on the fire service’s messaging challenges through #FireServiceOneVoice
Senate Bill 71 makes it easier for firefighters with cancer to receive workers’ compensation
SAFER grants, youth outreach and marketing are leveraged to help FDs answer calls
10 new Type 6 fire engines will replace older rigs in Humboldt and Mendocino counties
