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.
House Bill 1597 creates a misdemeanor for bystanders who fail to back off at least 25 feet when ordered to do so by a first responder performing their duty
Kalamazoo Township has started construction on the $11 million Eastwood Fire Station, funded by a $1M state grant and a township-wide special assessment, featuring three extended truck bays, updated crew quarters and a community room
Former Cornersville Chief Matt Fox and his crew stepped down, citing administrative strain, burnout and funding challenges
If your department is struggling to replace its radios, a fire grant can help
Canon City’s nearly $12M multi-functional firehouse will help reduce response times
San Francisco Fire Department Chief Jeanine Nicholson presented regulators 55 written reports of the robotaxis interfering with emergency response
The Senate version of the DHS Appropriations bill would cut AFG and SAFER grant funding by $22 million
Call your senators about restoring the proposed $22 million in fire grant program cuts
Calaveras County voters denied a tax increase last year that would have increased fire district funding
Commissioner Laura Kavanagh spoke to the Consumer Product Safety Commission urging new safety standards
Over 200 fires have been reported to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission from 39 states over two years
The bill presumes disabling or fatal infectious diseases were suffered in the line of duty as a result of injury due to uncapped needles
First responders in Kansas hope the Missouri bill will encourage their own legislators to pass a similar PTSD benefits bill
The former White Deer Fire Department treasurer entered a plea deal accepting probation if the funds are repaid
AFG funds will help 3 departments replace their complete inventory of self-contained breathing apparatus
Under the revised policy, police and firefighters can retire at age 55 or with 25 years of service, whichever comes first
Proposed legislation would prod the FAA to expand the use of drones, as well as open up federal lands for testing efforts
Anaheim leaders passed a budget that supports hiring more firefighters, police officers due to an increasing call volume
The East Hartford Fire Department will use the federal money for TICs, equipment and training
The “9/11 Notice Act” will alert workers in the area of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks of financial, healthcare benefits
The Town of Watertown asks the City of Watertown for fire assistance while the town becomes a combination FD
The Chico Fire Department will receive over $348K to purchase a cancer screening program and Tablet Command software
Firefighters and police officers nearing the 20-year mark will be able to retire early with a reduced pension
Planned Senate hearing, bills find new interest as smoke from Canadian fires reaches D.C.
“I have less people to do more work” Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann said about finances and low career and volunteer staffing
Methuen officials passed an ordinance stating the city will not purchase firefighter gear unless it is PFAS-free
The Santa Fe County Fire Department firefighters’ union held its first Fire Ops 101 for local legislators
Dearborn and Melvindale fire departments will use the AFG money for new SCBA
Mayor Eric Adams hopes the stations will give delivery workers a safer way to charge lithium-ion batteries
St. Paul Fire Capt. Chris Parsons championed legislation about cancer, assisting injured firefighters and dealing with PTSD
Mayor Adams said the city has reached tentative agreements with 11 unions to include annual salary increases over several years
Columbus officials recognize the importance of EMS outside the city as well as the cost to city taxpayers
Supporters say Cop City, the nickname for the training center, which has been the scene of violent protests and a fatal shooting, will boost training, recruitment and retention
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