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.
Under the new Public Safety Retention and Recruitment Act, Missouri firefighters, EMTs, police, and other first responders with six years of service can now receive full in-state tuition for degree programs related to public safety
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The lawsuit claims the elimination of BRIC grants will leave communities vulnerable to natural disasters and reduce federal support for disaster prevention
Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins considers the council’s delay on purchasing new SCBA “a full attack upon the residents of this community”
Sanford Fire Department’s new Station 5 will protect residential and industrial growth north of the city
A voter-approved levy funded a new training center for Spokane Valley firefighters and took a year to build
Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Delaney said the city saved thousands of dollars after finding an already-built Pierce fire engine
Baker County officials will use Interior Department funding to purchase water tanks for fire departments to place onto pickup truck beds
The proposed legislation would bring concerns about minimum staffing levels into collective bargaining discussions
Newport Township Fire Department’s new Pierce Saber fire engine replaces a 1974 Mack telesquirt
Three new calculators can help fire and EMS departments measure cost savings and retention value from using volunteers
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The fire departments will use the grant money to replace older, failing firefighter radios and improve communication between departments
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act to remove penalties on police and other public servants with separate pensions
Harford County’s NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention
The St. Joseph Fire Department will use the money to maintain and improve their ISO rating by replacing a reserve rescue
This year’s grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects
Three desperately needed ladder trucks are among 11 new rigs to be purchased after an audit found firefighters had no reserve apparatus and sometimes relied on pickup trucks
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
Whether you are applying for federal, state, local, private or nonprofit funds, know your project’s proposal inside and out
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will provide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period
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