Legislation & Funding
As part of the FireRescue1 Legislation & Funding topic, we highlight articles that will affect the bottom line of fire department budgets and operations.
Live Oak officials approved purchasing the Dräger system to keep firefighters from having to leave their response area for training
Budget
The Surfside Beach Town Council faces two options that will lead to increased taxes
St. Cloud voters will determine if a new fire station will be built in an area experiencing new houses, apartments and schools
Staffing
Farmington Hills leaders have increased firefighter staffing and hope to improve response times
Investigation
California has received over $170M from airspace leasings around roadways
Union
A Virginia Beach task force made recommendations regarding bargaining units, salaries and working conditions
Budget
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
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
Union
Firefighters across the state are asking Boston legislators to put aside political differences and accept federal funding
State funding is available to volunteers for facility improvements, PPE and regional training support
Gov. Josh Green is asking for $425M to recover from the deadly Lahaina wildfire
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell’s focus on consistent messaging has reached fire service organizations; the next step – firefighters
Albert Lea officials approved several step increases over three years
Budget
“The NYC budget will be balanced by putting the lives of NYC residents and the safety of NYC firefighters on the table,” the union said
Staffing
A funding plan will increase firefighter staffing on Ross Valley fire apparatus to three-person engine companies
Yakima County Fire District will use funds for firehouse expansions, a new dispatch center and apparatus
Beneficiaries will receive payments as early as April to June of next year
82% of U.S. fire departments are all or mostly volunteer and, often, their funding depends on people stepping up to help
A $632K budget increase will improve the staffing at the Ross Valley Fire Department
West Deer Township residents approved a fire tax change from flat fee to millage rate
Voters in Auburn approved funding that would relocate a ladder truck and provide decontamination and training space
Fire Chief Rod Smith said orders have already been placed, taking up to three years to receive
Salary
Goshen city leaders approved raises after an independent study reviewed municipal jobs
Staffing
Tipp City officials highlighted staffing and response time improvements in a budget review
Union
The Montville firefighters union president says data on staffing, overtime, mutual aid requests can show the need to hire more firefighters
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
Benefits
Lancaster County commissioners hope municipalities do the same to support first responders
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