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.
President Donald Trump said the federal government will begin shifting disaster funding and responsibilities to state governors after this hurricane season
Four Oakland councilmembers went through the proposed budget and found funding keeping the city from having to “brown out” firehouses on a rotating schedule
When elected or appointed officials make decisions without the proper context, they have the potential to endanger public safety
The judge and prosecutors said the fire was one of the most reckless and heinous crimes they had ever seen
The cut would affect nine training schools, cutting money for operational costs, instructor’s payroll, utility costs and facilities maintenance
The box is a newborn incubator that would give mothers in crisis a way to surrender their children safely and anonymously
The departments would not share equipment, manpower or make runs in each other’s cities
If the department shuts down, employees who handle fire grants would be furloughed
Officials on both sides are arguing over whether First Nation had adequate funding to provide fire protection or if the federal government was negligent
The suit says the city violated Cochran’s constitutional rights by firing him because of his beliefs concerning same-sex marriage
The court initially ruled that the city had illegally passed them over for promotions because of their race
Federal grant programs included in the bill support a wide range of initiatives including establishing national EMS standards and helping military medics transition to civilian EMS jobs
The death of a Canadian firefighter trainee raises serious issues about how to improve firefighter safety at privately operated training classes
The “Merit Matters” shirt he was wearing opposes alteration of the department’s admissions test to accommodate minority recruits
The reality is that a department shutdown would have a very limited impact on national security
A government shutdown at the end of the month could spell trouble for those making purchases with fire grants; here’s what to look for and what to do
They are alleging that the firefighters were negligent in fighting the blaze
If the tax goes into effect, city leaders want to replace an aging fire truck
A combination of manmade forces are undermining volunteer fire departments’ ability to survive
The bill restored some retirement benefits for veterans, but will give reduced benefits for new and younger firefighters
The “Merit Matters” shirt he was wearing opposes alteration of the department’s admissions test to accommodate minority recruits
The union argued that the city could not impose such new assignments unilaterally under the union’s contract
The legislation establishes grant programs and funding distribution, and EMS on the Hill Day is the perfect time to push it forward
Dispute happened in 2011 when a resident appeared at a fire station with beer to thank firefighters for extinguishing house fire
The board will be looking for a new fire chief soon and they plan to only have 11 responders on staff
Capt. Maggio: “We found a ton of artifacts in the attic ... we plan to bring them back and decorate the building with them.”
The men were able to warn the dealers because police regularly gathered at the fire department before serving arrest warrants
The two firefighters are accused of lying about how the crash occurred; video footage contradicts their story
Caleb Lofald, 32, has been on paid administrative leave since November; the mayor said the city is in the process of firing him
The reflective signs will indicate the type of roof and floor construction and materials used
The firefighters state they work 216 total hours during a four-week period, 96 hours one pay period and 120 the second
They were charged $25,000 for improper training and equipment after a firefighter was killed and three others hurt
Gov. Rick Snyder: “This bill recognizes the potential health risks they face … and simplifies the claims process so stricken firefighters can get assistance they need.”
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