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 IAFC has formed a task force to ensure fire and EMS agencies have a voice in the future of emergency response and disaster preparedness
A plan to centralize federal firefighting under the Interior Department is raising alarms over weakened wildfire response, higher risks and rising costs
State legislators are considering funding to help fire departments replace PFAS-laden PPE, as evidence links the toxic chemicals to cancer risks
The museum will continue to have an online presence, including an educational toolkit for preserving the memory of Sept. 11, 2001
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The Public Safety Officer Support Act supports first responders who experienced PTSD or died by suicide following exposure to certain traumatic events
City administrators in Miami County are concerned about increased staffing and cost issues in EMS and fire operations
The bill includes annual pay adjustments, a disability annuity, hazard pay, and seven days of paid mental health leave
Troy Fire Chief Eric McMahon: “This grant will fund the training of firefighters to the level of paramedic. This funding could not have come at a better time”
Officials said ambulance costs ran up a $150,000 budget deficit over the past two years, jeopardizing the Boswell Fire Department
Our work to change a N.C. general statute focuses on keeping junior members interested and building our volunteer base
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
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