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.
Citing a rise in lift assists, false alarms and other non-emergency responses, Waterford Township Fire Chief Matthew Nye is proposing an ordinance change that would charge elder care facilities
Our volunteer firefighters aren’t lacking dedication; they are lacking support — and it’s time for state and federal leaders to take action
A malfunctioning Camden reserve fire engine had a delayed response to a fire, highlighting how outdated trucks and deferred maintenance are straining firefighters and endangering communities
Funds will be used for ongoing research to determine how to better protect volunteer firefighters from cancer-causing agents
Voters had been asked if they supported the tax hike for “the operation and maintenance of ambulance and rescue squads”
Voters will decide whether to approve a levy that would raise $7.3 million per year for the Kirkland Fire Department
Election outcome will influence legislative opportunities for first responders
The CDC notified New York officials on Friday of the Trump administration’s plans to restore the $3.3 million
The bill, which increases the penalties for failing to yield to emergency and work vehicles, was passed unanimously in both chambers of the state legislature
The International Association of Fire Fighters outlines how the organization worked to fill gaps that is says were caused by a lack of support from federal and state governments
Portage Station No. 2 includes gender-neutral locker and shower facilities, on-site training space and “clean” rooms to help prevent cross-contamination
Wilkes-Barre Fire Department leaders dedicated the new Pierce Enforcer 107-foot ascendant tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck
Fire departments have the opportunity to speed area connectivity – an investment that will benefit the entire community
The Steubenville Fire Department was able to purchase and stock three ambulances and launch the long-awaited service on Sunday
Whitfield County’s fire chief has proposed a plan to bring on enough firefighters in 10 years to allow for 3-member shifts at all 12 stations in the county
Apparent disagreements over training, funding and lack of recognition for volunteers led to the change
The request outlined the financial impact of six massive wildfires that have ravaged the state in recent months
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Mayor Bill de Blasio that the city is responsible for reimbursing the funds the federal government wrongly removed from the FDNY’s World Trade Center Health Program
The funds can be used for operational and equipment expenses, including PPE, utilities, apparatus repairs and lost revenue
The “safety band” spectrum used to keep first responders from getting caught in traffic en route to an emergency may be opened up for use by unlicensed Wi-Fi users
A state Supreme Court justice ruled against the Buffalo fire and police unions, who argued that records involving unsubstantiated and pending allegations should not be released under new transparency laws
All 4,700 city employees will have their pay decreased by 10% and will be required to take one unpaid day off for every 14-day pay period
Mr. President, may this time be a period of rest, reflection and renewal as you lead the nation during the COVID-19 national emergency
In addition to one-time payments upon diagnosis, firefighters will also receive $12,000 per year for medical expenses
The bill includes $436B in funds to help state, local governments avoid layoffs of first responders, teachers and healthcare workers
The engine is designed specifically with an independent suspension that will allow personnel to make tighter turns on the narrow streets
The bill would assign license points and double fines for failing to slow down or move over for first responders and other workers
The HERO Act will develop peer mental health training programs and create a system to collect information about first responder suicides
Bipartisan Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act addresses forest management, as Senators highlight wildfire destruction and need for change
First responders will be presumed to have contracted COVID-19 on-duty if there is an outbreak at their workplace
An internal auditor found that overtime expenses doubled over the last five years and in some cases doubled employees’ salaries
The borough of Larksville plans to transition to a department relying only on part-time, volunteer and subcontractor firefighters
Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
