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.
Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
The Los Angeles City Council’s committee voted to cut 42 Emergency Incident Technician positions from the fire department, a move opposed by interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva
Virginia Beach’s new budget includes pay increases, boosts for public safety salaries, and funding for new firefighters and fire apparatus to ease staffing shortages and burnout
U.S. citizenship as a pre-requisite could be removed for first responder jobs
Prison reform is one reason why firefighter numbers have declined and why conservation camp sizes have shrunk
ARP funding has allowed Lowell officials to purchase new fire apparatus and equipment
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
South Sioux City voters overwhelmingly approved a measure to use sales tax revenue for hiring firefighters
The Fire Grants and Safety Act reauthorizes SAFER and AFG grant programs through fiscal year 2028
Firefighters from Riley County receive funding from tax insurance companies for equipment and resources
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said the proposed standards could lead to longer response times and more people dying
Funds will go to the Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office and the Ohio Fire Academy
New York City has over 1 million buildings, most of which predate 1960.
Lawyers for retired Sanford Firefighter Karyn Stanley argue that cutting her benefits violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
Bismarck Rural Fire’s new firehouse will have double the apparatus space as well as living quarters
A week after Cedar Falls Firefighter Brad Sherwood died, his family was dropped from the city’s health insurance
Fresno city council officials preserved staffing with funds from a reduced pension system payment
Legislation to fund grant programs and U.S. Fire Administration through 2028 heads to the President for signing
The new position in the Owensboro Fire Department will increase community risk reduction efforts
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
Modesto officials increased the amount of annual raises and other financial benefits
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell details the historic event that’s expanding international collaboration
The East Franklin Fire Department has until June 30 to sign a contract or turn in gear and cease operations
Mayor Michelle Wu announced plans to fully restore funding for public safety
Voters in Missoula approved a fire levy to increase staffing, purchase equipment and build a new fire station
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater is promoting stricter regulation of corrugated stainless steel tubing
Assembly Bill 2408 heads to the Senate for approval
City council hearing finds that the proposed budget does not cover all recommended changes based on the Stricker Street fire that killed three firefighters
Funding for a new Plaistow fire engine comes from the Volkswagon violation of the Clean Air Act
Understand the distinction and implication of Congressionally Directed Spending and Community Project Funding
Change in Fort Worth will make MedStar employees members of the fire department
Maryville Fire Chief Doug Dankenbring incentivized more responses and included time spent on calls
Officials for Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue and Orting Valley Fire and Rescue have taken first steps in putting plan before voters
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