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.
LAFD officials warn that cutting Emergency Incident Technician positions would endanger lives, stressing that the specialized firefighters do far more than drive chiefs
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FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting
The federal funding will be used with proceeds from Oceanside’s Measure X to cover the estimated $18.6 million in construction costs
The bonuses, funded through the city’s $20.53 million City Hall allocation from the American Rescue Plan, will be paid at two different levels
White house officials said the initiative will boost pay for more than 14,800 firefighters employed by the USFD and DOI
Since 2019, the Pentagon has provided data from its classified infrared satellites to help firefighters spot and track wildfires, but access is scheduled to end on Sept. 30
The state allocated approximately $208 million to distribute one-time relief payments of up to $1,000 to over 193,000 first responders
The legislation requires FEMA to allocate 25% of the grants for career fire and EMS departments, 25% for combination departments and 25% for volunteer departments
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
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