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.
Monthly receipts averaging $160K put Kingston’s ambulance billing on pace for $1.9M
The state is backing research into firefighting and cancer, citing 9/11-scale exposure concerns and developing stronger protections for crews battling wildfires near cities
More than 60 departments across seven states share $135K and Kearney-area agencies receive $30,500 for gear
The bill that would provide workers’ comp for first responders with PTSD passed the latest committee vote unanimously
The fire department and Public Utilities Commission have picked a design for a water supply system that can supply firefighters with large amounts of water
State Senate Bill 6413 would limit the sale of firefighting foams with polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl chemicals, which have been found in drinking water
If passed by a two-thirds majority of Cambria residents, the resulting tax would raise approximately $378,000 a year for the firefighters
The Safe Awake alarms emit three beeps, followed by a pulsating bright strobe light while a piece of plastic placed under the resident’s bed vibrates
Responders urged state lawmakers to create a state-run program that would use peer counseling to address the emotional needs of those working
“We can’t stand idly by, and ensuring we have battery backups for garage doors is a small step that can literally save lives,” Sen. Bill Dodd said
The bill would give supervisors the right to allow their staff to carry guns on duty if they’ve completed training
Brunswick Fire Chief Randy Mobley said the starting pay of $9.29 an hour is the primary factor behind the department’s perpetual revolving door
The fire department is aware of the SCBA issues, but they must keep using them because they have no additional funds
N.C. Rep. Becky Carney said the state needs to toughen its law that requires carbon monoxide alarms inside hotels
Officials are supporting a pair of bills aimed at providing workers compensation coverage for responders with job-related PTSD
The Public Education Foundation teamed up with Macy’s to fund $50,000 in scholarships for three students seeking first responder careers
The firefighters expected to be laid off eventually due to a new plan, but officials surprised them with an earlier date than expected
Christine Jameson fought back tears as she recounted the death of her husband Kyle, which was compounded by massive bills she didn’t know how she could pay
The state budget passed in 2017 targeted savings of about $112 million, which included cutting the money for fire schools among the targeted savings of about $112 million
The Norwood Fire Department fell out of compliance for the SAFER grant after retirements and one resignation
Rep. Strom Peterson is sponsoring a bill to restrict the use of perfluorinated or polyfluorinated compounds, or PFAS, starting July 2020
The bill would provide immunity for trained police officers, firefighters and EMTs when veterinary care isn’t immediately available
Legislation would put local fire departments with EMS services on par with other ambulance providers
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
Residents shouted for the truck to be returned and for the commissioners who voted to take it out to service to resign
These sources of start-up and long-term funding can help launch and provide economic sustainability for mobile integrated healthcare
Do you still have time to complete a competitive AFG grant? Answer these six questions to find out
The state Supreme Court refused to reinstate a $3.7 million damage award to 15 firefighters who claimed age discrimination in the scoring of a promotion exam
In the last two Legislature sessions, State Sen. Joan Huffman has sponsored legislation to make it harder for public worker unions to collect membership dues
The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee unanimously approved the bill after an hour of emotional testimony
With a third grant a long shot, the Newburgh Fire Department is preparing to lay off 12 firefighters when the current award money runs out at the end of July
The ruling denies the union’s motion for a preliminary injunction regarding the shift staffing changes, which were the result of cuts to the city’s 2018 budget
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