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.
California is the first state to own two C-130 Hercules cargo planes outfitted for wildland firefighting
Cape Ann fire departments received thousands in state grants as part of a $1.63 million effort to boost firefighter safety and prevention programs
With newly licensed paramedics, the Spring Lake Fire Department is one of only three departments in the county to offer ALS
The issue goes back to the spring of this year when the firefighters’ union approached the city about granting automatic promotions
Two volunteer firefighters, William Altice, 67, and Posey Dillon, 59, were thrown from the fire truck and killed
A state advisory panel has questioned the effectiveness of the fire systems and a convenience store association challenges the need for the costly devices
The system would be similar to what exists in Japan and Mexico
He argued the test was racially biased after he placed 24th out of the 77 firefighters who took the exam
Since the woman’s boyfriend called 911, the city can’t be held liable because it wasn’t made by the injured person or an immediate family member
A firefighter injured in the line of duty should not have to rely on the charity of others to pay medical expenses
The trio pleaded not guilty to paying a prostitute to have sex with one of the victims and peeping through a window to watch the sex act
Despite several studies detailing the need to reform and modernize the department, the tradition-bound institution has stubbornly resisted big change
The deadline to sign the deal passed over language changes requested by the chief
West firefighters’ autopsy reports were made public, a decision many scorned; now the question of privacy vs. freedom of information moves to Arizona
Following budget squabbles with the city, the agreement prevents layoffs for a year and maintains equipment
The Yavapai County attorney says privacy trumps public interest, but a court order could say otherwise
It may appear that firefighters are not fully represented in the process and those setting the rules are ‘out of touch;' here’s how it works
In pre-trial hearing, defense backs off on trying to prove firefighter would have lived if bucked up
FDNY officials say the judge is not qualified to determine the functionality of the department’s rigs
Ted Higgins was arrested Monday and said he put a call out to fellow union members to join him at the Capitol
Prescott is not paying full-time benefits to all of the families of the firefighters who died in the Yarnell Hill fire
In the state’s fastest-growing county, departments are hurrying to add volunteers, paid firefighters and apparatus
The retroactive measure would cover any firefighter killed on state land
Six of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots killed were permanent employees, the others were considered seasonal
The state fire marshal withdrew the proposal amid opposition from some state lawmakers
The Tooele Army Depot Fire Department will no longer be able to respond to fires, accidents and medical emergencies that happen off of the base until the the furloughs are over
The policy could also dash the dreams of youngsters who barely knew their firefighter dads
Despite past endorsements, Gov. Walker is looking to curb fire and police unions’ collective bargaining powers
His mother supported him through the trial and says he didn’t purposely set the fire
Spengler used the guns to kill two firefighters and wound two others early on the morning of Dec. 24
If cuts are approved, then retirees would see smaller checks and workers would retire with lower benefits than expected
The city will also provide adequate access to female uniforms and turnout gear
Firefighters on idled vehicles will be redistributed to other stations in an effort to save money by avoiding overtime