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 lawsuit claims the elimination of BRIC grants will leave communities vulnerable to natural disasters and reduce federal support for disaster prevention
The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient
The two-year Department of Investigation probe will require biannual updates on environmental health risks first responders and survivors faced after the 2001 attacks
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
A review of statements and past efforts related to fire service funding, wildfire risks, responder pay and other critical topics
An increase in natural disasters has compounded problems for first responders across Texas and other states
Two volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County are asking for funding to meet the growing demands for service
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Dozens of fire departments across the state will receive AFG money to help pay for new equipment and fund training
Officials in Anchorage are using American Rescue Plan funding to demolish targeted abandoned houses
The Depew Fire Department will be able to purchase a new washer and dryer to clean PPE and reduce exposure to toxins
After being greeted with both cheers and boos, the vice presidential nominee made the case for the Trump ticket
The Oncor Cares Foundation has invested in the training and equipping of volunteer firefighters in 17 counties
The Amboy Fire Department will use the SAFER funding to increase staffing and ensure 24-hour coverage
Pascrell was a longtime advocate for first responders and spearheaded the FIRE Act to help purchase equipment and provide staffing
Officials plan to increase the number of reserve fire apparatus, add more rapid response units and purchase more apparatus in the next fiscal year
American Canyon Fire Protection District firefighters received funding for new PPE through the California Fire Foundation
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