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.
A state grant helped the Marion Fire Department fund part of the $1.5M cost of two new fire engines
With volunteer numbers declining and emergency calls rising, Franklin County is expanding paid EMS staffing and launching creative recruitment efforts to keep up with demand
With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville’s fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance
From making the first engine purchase to signing AFG into law, past president have played a key role in supporting our firefighters
The New Hope Fire Department in Cayuga County received funding to replace their 80-year-old firehouse
Mold, cracks, age and a lack of funding make it difficult for fire departments to stay healthy
The donation to the Stratmoor Hills Fire Protection District helps campaign funding to have increased staffing on the ballot
Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said increased call volume over the last 10 years has added to the wear on vehicles and stations
Key Peninsula residents and the fire commission have been at odds on the transparency of a $2M property purchase three years ago
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SAFER and AFG money will support 20 departments across four counties
The Woodland Fire Department struggles with the pandemic’s aftereffects and keeping fire apparatus running
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters
Frederick County officials believe their fire department will be the first on the East Coast to have a Pierce Volterra fire engine
The Londonderry Fire Department chief told town officials he could not balance the department budget and keep safe staffing levels at the same time
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Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will provide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period
Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
Federal funding through FEMA will help the Meadville Central Fire Department consistently keep crew size at four firefighters
Orlando officials approved a spending plan that will include hiring nearly 40 firefighters
The Ryndon and Deeth volunteer fire departments split the money and started construction on new firehouses in Elko County
The Chippewa Falls Fire and Emergency Services Department is using a $1.3M referendum to improve its fleet and add equipment
A SAFER grant will add six more Missoula firefighters than what was proposed by a voter-approved levy
Spokane Fire Department Chief Julie O’Berg said cutting the 2024 class saved approximately $750K
The federal grant will fund a mobile SCBA training maze to serve recruit and veteran firefighters
The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset
The East Cleveland firefighters union’s GoFundMe post stated they were unable to receive the new fire engine and the current one is “beyond repair”
California Professional Firefighters President Brian K. Rice said the former president’s ideas on public safety are dangerous
The Maui County Fire Department will receive two tankers and two brush trucks due to funding from a non-profit, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez
FEMA has so far spent more than $3 billion on Lahaina wildfire recovery
The former president said he would withhold federal funds unless Gov. Gavin Newsome removed a species of fish from the endangered list
The FDNY Fire Officers Association warns the WTC Health Program may stop accepting members by 2028
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