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.
Delaware County fire and EMS providers will receive funding as part of a $37 million grant program supporting emergency services across the state
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
Whether new or used, apparatus costs are skyrocketing, and departments need to develop a plan
There is only $12 million left of the $63 million in the firefighting fund; the state is burning through that at a rate of $1.5 million a day
Luke Jones’ mother launched a petition to create “Luke’s Law” to change regulations for hiring bouncers
Several dozen fire chiefs and officials pushed to help interior firefighters, the ones who run into burning buildings
Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio fire departments say they need a new generation of paramedics to come on board
Fire Chief Brian Moriarty said he thinks firefighters need standards and protocols to follow when they handle overdoses that may involve highly toxic substances
City officials said the grant will help supplement its public safety levy funds voters approved this past November
Engineer-paramedic Michael Lamb was the district’s second-highest paid employee last year, getting $137,193 in regular pay and $151,516 in overtime
The grant funds 75 percent of 30 firefighters’ salaries and benefits during the first and second year, and 35 percent in the third year
Chevron agreed to replace all carbon steel piping that transports corrosive liquids after a 2012 fire that prompted thousands to seek medical treatment
Clearly outline how new TIC technology will benefit fire operation, firefighter safety and nearby fire departments in your grant application
An official said that there are other ways to pay firefighting costs if the season is more expensive than expected
Nurtured connections in the grant funding organizations are advocates for fire and EMS proposals
Make your grant application stand out from the pack and secure foundation funding for your EMS organization or fire department
Fire Chief Wayne Lucas said every time he tries to introduce technology, someone quits
The legislature faced a furious backlash from firefighters last year when it began to discuss cuts to retiree health care and other retirement benefits
Residents said officials are silencing them with a new resolution that gives them a right to deny requests to speak during board meetings
If passed, the special tax is projected to generate roughly $10 million yearly in restricted general fund dollars to bolster public safety services
“This is a significant leadership issue,” the grand jury concluded in its report. “Our citizens deserve better.”
The historic legislation could pave the way for firefighters all over the country
There is a fall deadline from Sonoma County supervisors to come up with a long-range plan streamlining the county’s nearly 40 fire agencies
The law allows nurses to destroy unused prescription medication and increases data sharing between agencies about overdose and abuse
Union leaders reminded the city about the promise it made to voters who expected coverage to resume after an income tax increase was approved
Kentucky is the second state to adopt the classification for its first responders
The new legislation will consider an on-the-job-injury with an “illness sustained while in the performance of duty”
The department now has enough vests and helmets for a full shift of seven firefighters and paramedics
Firefighters would be able to retire with two-thirds pay, tax-free for life, should they be sidelined by an illness
The modifications would mean less favorable overtime and end a program that transitions retirees with some employment benefits
The bills would enhance communities’ ability to recruit and retain volunteer responders
The victim said he didn’t understand how an ocean-front city is without water rescue capabilities
The 911 center is so severely understaffed that the city has spent more than $400,000 in overtime in recent months just to get the phones answered
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