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.
The bill increases the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,400; it also creates a deduction for income taxes paid on OT earnings for individuals making under $160,000 per year
With a busy Atlantic hurricane season expected, lawmakers are raising concerns about emergency readiness and public safety
The 2026 plan includes a move to eliminate the EMS special fund, shifting $75M in revenue to the general fund.
If convicted of deliberate homicide, Markus Kaarma, a 30-year-old firefighter, could face up to 10 years in prison
The lawsuit alleges a problematic work environment, one that not only put firefighters at risk but the people it serves as well
Former firefighter Todd Bruning claims he was fired after he complained about wasteful spending
Hiring eight full-time positions would mean better shift coverage and save money by cutting down on overtime
The new law would take away automatic indexation of their pensions
The 2008 crash was one of the deadliest helicopter crashes involving working firefighters in U.S. history
Fire officials are calling for better protective equipment to ward off firefighters’ risks of developing cancer
The two firefighters and a woman have been charged with fourth-degree assault and malicious harassment
In his termination letter, fire officials said he was leaving the station without permission which violated city and departmental policy
Chief Rodney Paul Miller was knocked into a metal sign pole, which ripped off his coat when a motorist struck him on an interstate
News of new AFG rules are causing a great deal of undue fear in the fire service; here’s what you need to know to not run afoul
Opponents said the bill will take budgets out of the hands of municipal officials by forcing them to hire more firefighters than necessary
He told the city council that a proposal for the fire department to take on medical transports would most definitely hurt his private service
Lawrence Myers, 64, was found guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated arson for hiring his building manager to set the fire to collect insurance money
Gov. Chris Christie said the city would have to raise taxes by more than $4 billion over the next four years to cover ballooning pension payments
When firefighters tarnish their most-favored status with the public, it opens a chink in the armor that slash-happy politicians are waiting for
The fire department would supplement transports handled by the ambulance service, and doesn’t believe it would negatively impact their business
The district’s debt exceeds $3 million and a judge once called it ‘an elaborate Ponzi scheme’
Report says firefighters not fully prepared, Congressional hearing may follow
Cindy Schuenke has had 96 surgeries, many of them on her left hand; her medical bills have totaled more than $1.5 million
Council members said the language was too watered down; union OK with returning to old, stronger provision
There are an increasing number of hobbyists using drones to make videos of firefighting aircraft
While the number of volunteers has remained the same, their availability has fallen and the call volume has doubled
The budget will now only pay for basic operating costs such as insurance, electricity and gas
Some said complaints of discrimination have gone unaddressed in the department and others like it around the state for years
As part of the agreement, she will resign from the fire department as of Nov. 15; neither she or city officials have admitted wrongdoing
A total of 799 voters wanted to disband the fire department and 618 voters wanted to keep it and the one paid firefighter
Joseph Powers, 42, was arrested Oct. 8 for arson and reckless burning
Officials sent the case of six disabled firefighters back to trial court for further proceedings
Carl Holmberg, 44, pleaded not guilty to charges including assault and battery on a child with injury