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.
As wildfire risk grows, experts warn that America isn’t investing enough in the teams who can help prevent them
The new Federal Wildland Fire Service would consolidate USDA and DOI fire programs into one command under the Interior Department
Federal lawmakers are calling the move to fire 16 staff members a betrayal of those who risked their lives in the aftermath of 9/11
The bill further protects female firefighters by adding breast cancer and ovarian cancer to the list of qualifying diseases
The bill encourages hiring of former inmate firefighters, requires education on post-release employment and establishes a peer mentorship program
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Fire officials say the bill will increase the ability for departments to receive grants without cost matching or other restrictions
Rep. Norma Torres, a former LAPD dispatcher, advocate Sarah Weston and public safety training consultant Kim Turner will discuss issues related to the profession
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
The temporary raises would be paid for through federal relief funds and apply to both public and private sector employees
The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel
The law would apply retroactively to family members of first responders killed in the line of duty since 2010
The bipartisan bill was co-authored by Rep. Norma J. Torres, who is a former LAPD dispatcher, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent
Gov. Gavin Newsom said more than $80 million will be set aside to prepare for wildfires
The bill, which would also allow parents to call 911 to surrender a child, is headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk
The bill would provide $15 billion to update the nation’s 911 infrastructure
The bill would prohibit the city of Cedar Falls from continuing its public safety officer program
Cities and counties will receive $130 billion in aid for COVID-19 response
The bill moved to final reading Monday with an amendment including corrections officers and private, nonprofit EMS squad members
Chicopee Chief Daniel Stamborski cited multiple delays during the manufacturing process, especially in obtaining parts, in the early days of the pandemic
The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal for spending Florida’s share of American Rescue Plan funds
The state seeks to drastically increase its number of inmate firefighters ahead of the next fire season
Currently, the state only provides coverage for PTSD if there is a corresponding physical injury
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The proposed $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan contains several components that can be used for fire and EMS funding
Schuylkill County fire recruits’ latest training focuses on fire behavior and equipment, all through an online platform purchased with CARES Act funding
The bill is sponsored by state Assemblyman John Armato, a longtime volunteer firefighter
The proposals aim to increase access in areas without hospitals or full-time fire departments
First responders and essential workers can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket pandemic-related expenses
St. Peter officials are asking the Minnesota Legislature to approve a sales tax proposal to fund construction
The bill would add a penalty for reckless endangerment of emergency personnel on the road
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