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.
How new federal tax rules could affect your paycheck, deductions and long-term savings
Sacramento Captain Joe Hunter received state and city commendations for championing a new law that protects domestic violence victims in memory of his sister
The Colorado Fire Commission is currently studying ways to better fund the state’s 340 fire departments
Health and wellness program software aims to improve firefighter health and protect their access to cancer presumption legislation
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to Texas to help recovery efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey
Deborah Greenspan allegedly awarded millions of dollars in federal contracts to her own law firms from a fund meant to help those with 9/11 related illnesses
The Fourth Court of Appeals ruled that the clause that keeps nearly an entire contract valid for up to a decade after it expires is not unconstitutional
Act 172 allows communities to offer volunteers breaks on earned income taxes and up to a 20 percent reimbursement for property taxes
The clock ran out on the petitions citizens submitted backing the firefighters push for “parity” with police officers of corresponding rank
Fire officials wanted new apartment buildings with three to 20 units to have fire sprinklers installed
The West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department confirmed the investigation into former Chief Jimmy Ellis, but said it is in limbo at this time
The legislation would provide the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the funding to analyze data related to cancer within the profession
Volunteer firefighters asked former chief Jimmy Ellis to resign due to claims of mishandled money, but Ellis refused, so they quit
After Utica fire Chief Russell Brooks being placed on leave, some have questioned if Mayor Robert Palmieri can handle both positions
The Crystal Lake firefighters’ labor union filed a lawsuit against the city after officials zeroed out the tax imposed on out-of-state insurance companies
The legislation would increase benefits for volunteers who might not be covered if they contract job-related cancer
The city plans to hire 241 firefighters, three times more than the average annual amount
The fire union accused Mayor Sylvester Turner of failing to ensure a petition seeking “parity” in pay with police officers is certified in time for voting
The program was initially enacted in 2009 for full-time career firefighters, but was recently amended to include volunteers
Maine lawmakers this week overrode Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a law that supporters said would reduce firefighters’ exposure to carcinogens
The city said Mike Hamburger’s use of sick time cost it $14,000, which doesn’t include the cost of having firefighters fill the open posts
The legislation reauthorizes the AFG, SAFER and FP&S grant programs through 2023
Fire and EMS experience, overdose patient data and funding needs aren’t mentioned in commission’s national emergency declaration request to President Trump
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
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