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.
Trump’s spending bill keeps firefighter pay raises but cuts thousands of federal jobs, raising wildfire concerns
The $1 million custom rig includes dedicated space for command and research functions
With significant change afoot at the national level, perhaps now is the time to reposition the fire service to better recognize – and elevate – our role in government
The funds, made available through the American Rescue Plan, amounted to a $1-an-hour raise for Louisville essential workers
The legislation would spend nearly $3.4 billion on wildland firefighting efforts, and another $5.75 billion would go toward natural resource-related infrastructure, including fire management and restoration
With $1 billion potentially at stake, we need to ensure effective use of the funds
While some question the involvement of a private contractor, others are negotiating who would be eligible
Federal action is aimed at PPE exposure, drinking water and household products
“It is not a matter of if, but when,” victims’ advocate says while encouraging those affected to file
The sale of the coins are part of an effort to raise money for scholarships for the children of fallen firefighters
Monroe’s combined fire and police structure, along with minimum staffing levels, aims to fix “longstanding” issues
The funding will aim to keep equipment, facilities high-quality for responders and communities
Beech Grove will outsource to its neighboring city to provide better service, mayor says
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Rockton Fire Chief Kirk Wilson, other area FD leaders seeking reimbursement from chemical company following the massive June 14 industrial blaze
In a 20-year span, FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program has provided more than $1.1 billion in those three states
A social media post from the La Verne Firefighters’ Association said that an additional four members were actively looking for employment elsewhere
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Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
West Palm Beach Fire Department is working with the city on plans to allow members of the public to see the new fire engines in the neighborhoods where they are being put into use.
Taylors Bridge Fire Chief Alan Williams was explicit in his request for an additional six full-time paramedics to ensure adequate medical coverage for the area
Once signed into law, the bill would add vascular rupture to the list of firefighter injuries covered by the state’s workers’ compensation insurance
City council members questioned the decision to add one full-time EMS position while asking for a nearly $3 million increase in the EMS budget, adding the budget does not account for this year’s staffing shortage
The bonuses would be funded through relief dollars included in the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law in March
At a hearing this week, Sen. Jeff Merkley outlined a plan to find solutions to the country’s forest management concerns, including removing a cap on wildfire suppression spending
Rep. Sally Kerans, D- Danvers, a member of the task force, said she has become more “alarmed” by evidence of the chemicals contaminating drinking water
EMS, fire and police representatives testified before the committee saying ketamine is important for first responders’ safety
Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the bill would create conflicts of interest in chain of command and budgetary oversight
Ethan Lutz was a college student working as an EMT deployed to New York during the COVID-19 crisis; as he watched the city grapple with the PPE shortage, he came up with an idea to make providers safer in the future
Lawmakers are unsure whether American Rescue Plan funds can be used to sustain WyoLink, which connects more than 500 agencies across the state
HB158 proposes that Ohio fire departments be required to find an alternative to firefighting foam containing PFAS
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said the smaller station will save the city millions compared to the cost of building a full-size fire station