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.
The National Volunteer Fire Council is calling on firefighters to contact lawmakers as the DHS shutdown has delayed grants and shuttered the National Fire Academy
Vice President JD Vance used the IAFF’s Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference to highlight White House backing for firefighter legislation, including Social Security reform, grant funding and toxic exposure protections
Rock Volunteer Fire Department Chief Charley Pearson declined a $250,000 donation from Google, saying public trust outweighed the needed funding
An $866,000 Community Development Grant will fund renovations to Bridgeport’s 54-year-old firehouse, adding decontamination facilities and safety upgrades to improve response and protect firefighters’ health
The Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department’s 1978-era station will undergo major upgrades, addressing the lack of sprinklers, outdated alarms and inadequate living spaces
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FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund should cover near-term storm response even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight on Jan. 30
The new statute bars employers from disciplining first responders who seek treatment and requires reinstatement once they are cleared to return to duty
The executive order pushes FEMA and the Small Business Administration to preempt state and local permitting and let builders self-certify standards
Despite assurances the South Tucson FD would remain, memos show Rural Metro will begin staffing Feb. 1 and nearly 30 firefighters were told their contracts end Jan. 31
The CPSE Center for Innovation Strategic Scan proposes six actionable takeaways related to apparatus purchasing challenges
Testifying before lawmakers, police and firefighters said protecting peer counseling conversations would encourage participation and help address burnout, substance abuse and suicide risks
Lorain County leaders say the formal recognition will boost access to mental-health resources, training and protections
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St. Joseph City Council approved a new IAFF Local 77 contract with phased pay raises, longevity boosts and EMT pay changes
Santee leaders approved plans for an interim fire station as a temporary solution to growing coverage gaps while a permanent station remains unfunded
Public backlash and political pressure led the city’s workers’ comp provider to reverse course and approve care for a Fort Worth firefighter severely injured in a collapse
Lawnside’s fire trucks are inoperable, forcing the department to borrow rigs from neighboring towns as the fire chief and officials trade blame over delayed repairs and limited funding
The Sutphen SPH100 features a longer ladder and enhanced safety features
A $30,000 Cass County Community Foundation grant is helping fund a four-story training tower that will keep firefighter training in-county and could improve ISO ratings
Using more than $68,000 in state grant funds, the Albany Fire Department provided inflatable lifting chairs to local care facilities and trained staff to handle non-injury fall
Emporia officials approved a $6.27 million remodel of Fire Station 2, using savings from the new Fire Station 1 project to improve safety, wellness and efficiency without increasing overall costs or raising taxes
Estimates show Baltimore County could spend about $263,000 on hazmat cleanings and ice machine replacements at all fire stations following a paramedic misconduct investigation
HHS confirmed it is reversing terminations that drew backlash from labor groups, firefighters, miners and other industries
The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed late Wednesday that SAMHSA funding will be restored following backlash from grantees and lawmakers
Citing a rise in lift assists, false alarms and other non-emergency responses, Waterford Township Fire Chief Matthew Nye is proposing an ordinance change that would charge elder care facilities
Our volunteer firefighters aren’t lacking dedication; they are lacking support — and it’s time for state and federal leaders to take action
A malfunctioning Camden reserve fire engine had a delayed response to a fire, highlighting how outdated trucks and deferred maintenance are straining firefighters and endangering communities
Second Session of the 119th Congress gets underway as lawmakers set to work in an election year
Clovis officials say a SAFER grant will help fund six new firefighter positions starting in March
Documents outline potential reductions to CORE and surge staffing, raising concerns about disaster response capacity
City officials say the latest graduating class brings Troy’s fire force to full capacity, with continued investments in training
The $90 million, four-year agreement adds longevity step raises and streamlines paid details, changes city and union leaders say will support retention and strengthen operations
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