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.
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
Madison firefighters have been working out of cramped firehouse built in 1923
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
A proposed ballot measure would help the county raise money to replace the system, which has failed more than four times in the last seven months
The CARES Act Includes $200 million for eligible health providers to ensure connected care services for their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
The request comes after Monroe County received $140 million in federal aid for COVID-19 response
State leaders agreed to defer payments for April, May and June to assist volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue agencies during the pandemic
Fire departments, NAEMS organizations and state fire academies can apply for PPE and other COVID-19 supplies
The Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act would provide retroactive and ongoing hazard pay
The Wildfire and Community Health Response Act of 2020 requires reporting as pandemic approaches wildfire season
With hazard pay not included in recent bill, members push to fund local-level government in next round
The association plans to use the results to help advocate for funding to help departments maintain operations
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged the federal government to implement hazard pay for first responders, hospital workers and others deemed essential
Congresswoman Robin Kelly is calling for a matching fund waiver for grants related to pandemic response and mental health
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends webinar will feature panelists discussing opportunities for strengthening EMS systems post-COVID-19
Wisconsin EMS and fire leaders join forces to provide an overview of EMS legislative and regulatory requests to support front line response to COVID-19
The mayor of one city said he anticipated public safety cuts of up to 20% due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Breaking down the tax benefits, and eligibility cutoffs for stimulus payments outlined by The CARES Act
Union president: “We will not flatten the curve unless every front-line worker has access to appropriate PPE”
The legislation would make first responders who become disabled or die from COVID-19 eligible for compensation under the Public Safety Officer Benefit program
Working from home is the new normal for support staff: Lifestyle, office setup and HIPAA are key factors for being productive and compliant in the home space
President Gary Ludwig says CARES Act does not fully address needs of first responders on the front lines
The bill guarantees that people in high-risk jobs who contract COVID-19 will be eligible for workers’ compensation without having to prove the infection was a direct result of their jobs
The defense department will invest $133 million to increase domestic N95 production capacity
Letter sent on behalf of five organizations requests the administration waive all federal cost-share requirements for assistance
The presidents of the AAA, IAFC and NAEMT closed ranks to advocate for EMS needs, and to take them to the national spotlight
The COVID-19 “Heroes Fund” would increase pay for first responders and other essential employees by $13 per hour
Several local governments have implemented hazard pay and stipends for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
We don’t need short-term gratification; we need long-term attention focused on equipment and structure
If passed, the HEROES Act would provide four months of federal tax relief for firefighters, EMS providers, law enforcement and corrections officers, and healthcare personnel
The Act provides $150 billion for a Coronavirus Relief Fund to make payments to local governments
Two lessons from the New Jersey volunteer ambulance squad that closed its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic
The idea of hazard pay for COVID-19 first responders was floated last week by White House administration officials, and the firefighter community had an opinion
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