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.
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Facing more than $100 million in debt, Harvey will place employees, including firefighters, on unpaid leave and temporarily shutter at least one fire station
Engine 9’s launch marks a major expansion for the Santa Rosa Fire Department as calls surge and plans advance for a new station to better serve growing neighborhoods
Fire Chief Keith Stark said the fire engine allows firefighters to pump upwards to 1,500 gallons of water per minute on a blaze
Gov. Eric Greitens stated his support of the bill that would give first responders access to workers’ comp for illnesses such as cancer and high blood pressure
The Charlottesville Fire Department purchased its first ambulance in over 60 years and said if you live in the city and have insurance you don’t have to pay
The bill, which is on its way to the president’s desk, will save the FIRE and SAFER grant programs from expiring on Jan. 2
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act addresses several issues affecting the fire and emergency service, including fire sprinklers and volunteers
FEMA has announced the opening of the 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application period
The department saved $2.6 million between October 2016 and this November by reducing overtime from “callbacks,” when staffing falls below minimums
The FY 2017 AFG application period will open Dec. 26 and end on Feb. 2, 2018
Congress has weeks to act before statute authorizing fire grant programs expires
The chair of the IAFC’s Emergency Vehicle Management Section shares his tips for funding, replacing the fire department fleet
Mayor Rick West said he knew going into last week’s vote that the new rules would affect the fire department, but he’s confident they will find another way
The judge ruled the city can keep intact a new policy that does not allow firefighters to be brought into work when others call in sick
Contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances has been identified in 14 Michigan communities
The proposal would eliminate a portion of student loans in an effort to attract more people to volunteer
Surviving families of first responders who recently died by suicide sought support for a bill that would require insurance to cover PTSD treatment
Firefighters will have their salary reduced 11.3 percent after the state warned the city it only had enough money to last through November
A fire department’s operating budget is impacted by ISO rating and accreditation, as well as property saved in the eyes of the community
The 21 wildfires that ripped through Northern California last month were the deadliest in state history
Our readers sounded off, discussing the many pros and cons of using business decals to raise money for the department
The new helicopter would be able to drop almost three times the amount of water than the city’s current helicopters can drop
The demonstration was designed as a show of force to persuade majority GOP lawmakers to stick with consensus recommendations
Kathy Sue Gwinn allegedly embezzled more than $75,000 meant for new safety gear and employee salaries
Years after replacing its run-down vehicles with the help of grant dollars, the Sable Altura fire station can’t afford to hire firefighters to operate them
Mesa Fire Department hopes to earn around $250,000 from the program that will include two decals on each truck
Officials said expenses in recruiting and training newer employees will likely offset the decrease in pay scale expenses due to newer employees being paid less
The city of Salisbury is seeking the return of property and money after the firefighters separated from the Salisbury Fire Department
“What if you have a call and the ambulance has to try and find your house ... for an emergency reason, a heart attack or something?” Councilman Dino Loprieto said
Sen. Bill Nelson introduced legislation to modernize 911 systems by accelerating federal efforts to upgrade that crucial public safety infrastructure
City officials reinstated the company’s monthly funding and returned the seized fire company equipment paid for by the city
Commissioners said they would limit the fire department’s funding until it removes the flag, paying only for fuel and maintenance
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- Mich. fire department struggles with budget despite a $1 million grant
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