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.
From ‘Reinventing Government’ to DOGE: Here’s what the longstanding deficit fight means for your agency — and how to respond
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats
The family of Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau will be the first to receive an immediate $100,000 for fallen first responders
New agreement promises raises, promotion opportunities for paramedics
In November, voters will decide whether to keep the current system of having the township board appoint fire district trustees or adopt a process of electing representatives
San Luis’ new ambulance service predicts it will be able to respond up to five times faster than contractors
Legislators prefiled the bill in an effort to retain and recruit volunteer firefighters
Legislation moving through the House and Senate would provide more help for volunteer departments that take on wildland firefighting
Fire chief says it is wrong to expect the same level of response in rural areas as in metro areas given the staff shortage and smaller tax base
Questions on policy and governing philosophy are coming at the presidential candidates from all angles; here’s a list of those the fire service should want answered
The bill would also impose a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison and $15,000 fine if a drone causes a firefighting aircraft to crash
Transportation officials and railroad representatives have touted the rules as a key piece of their efforts to stave off future disasters, following a string of fiery derailments and major spills
Recovery of incident response costs has long been part of traditional homeowner’s and auto insurance policies, but often forgotten as a way to fund fire departments
FEMA bestowed the dept. with a $250,000 grant Friday
The grant money will be used to purchase of 43 sets of firefighter protection gear
Denver Bronco Von Miller set up a fire academy scholarship and donated a new police car
Postponing the vote to increase fire equivalent dwelling unit fee will allow the district to review services and poll the community
Love or hate that part of the job, every fire chief needs to know how to get the most out of their elected officials
Fire chiefs say the current system works and consolidating will increase risk to the community and operational costs
Although the station is no longer operating, protesters vowed that ‘it’s not over’
The fire chief was grateful the lantern didn’t start a brush fire in his heavily wooded yard
The winner said volunteer firefighters twice saved his father’s life
State law give police and firefighters full pay and health coverage when off work for on-duty injuries; the bill would extend that protection to EMTs and paramedics
The township board voted 2-1 to disband the department over costs; the dissenting board member vowed to keep the department open
State law prohibits local governments from enforcing any residency requirements beyond requiring firefighters to live within 15 miles of the government unit
Tensions flared and many demanded answers during a town meeting Saturday to discuss restoring fire services
The controversy over Lockport’s ambulance service took another turn as the council gave the fire department a green light for ALS service
The paramedic founder says she’s installing more boxes in Ohio and Indiana despite their being illegal; she plans to establish a defense fund for women who use the boxes
The trucks, also called “patrols,” can carry up to 200 gallons of water and 10 gallons of fire-resistant gel or foam
James A. Pagano was murdered in 2008 by his now ex-cop neighbor; the bill would grant his widow $3,600 a year
While funding for next year’s grants is on track, the entire program is set to expire; here’s how to keep them alive
Deep, continuous cuts to the budget prompted the chief and 18 firefighters to resign en mass
Washington state firefighters unions want a moratorium on oil transport by rail until an investigation into last week’s fiery derailment is done
