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.
Despite a looming $1-billion budget shortfall, Mayor Karen Bass is proposing 227 new positions, including firefighters and EMTs, after the city’s most destructive wildfire
When it comes to grant funding, a well-developed plan can be key to securing the funds your organization needs
A state grant helped the Marion Fire Department fund part of the $1.5M cost of two new fire engines
Firefighters say their pension is 96 percent funded and does not need state management
The hope is to find more funding and manpower to support local fire stations
SAFER grants are not exclusively awarded to big cities; a competitive application will increase smaller departments chances of winning
The sentence, which includes paying full restitution, was the result of a deal with state prosecutors in which she pleaded guilty to attempted arson
The union continues its charge that the new 911 system doesn’t work; the administration says this is a union ploy for more money
Firefighters are unhappy with the way the city is enforcing fire companies to shut down if five or more firefighters call in sick on a given day
Tax codes prevent a not-for-profit group from giving donations to an individual or family without steep penalties
The Jacksonville mayor’s budget opts for deep service cuts rather than tax hike
Volunteer POVs should have the same legal authority as emergency vehicles but with renewed focus on safety
She has paid for needed equipment and protective gear and hopes her actions will lead others to help struggling volunteer departments
Fire crews had to wait for several minutes for engines from other stations to arrive
Wis. Supreme Court set precedent by ruling that a volunteer firefighter did not have government immunity when he went through a red light and was struck by another vehicle
The town agreed to pay two consultants at the same meeting it laid off its firefighters over budget woes
The blueprint calls for staffing changes that would save the department more than $1 million while increasing coverage throughout the county
The union also agreed to move to a less expensive health insurance plan, which will offset the city’s cost somewhat
The money came from shifting cuts in other departments and the revenue to the city being higher than projected
The administration wants to cut 31 percent from the fire-prevention budget
The city council may choose to ignore the governor’s order to eliminate residency requirements for emergency personnel
This powerful documentary can give non-firefighters a jarring look into the firefighting life
Since 2012, 140 firefighters have retired and not been replaced; more retirements could further cripple an already struggling department
The McCoole Volunteer Fire Department ended up with nearly $1 million in debt and its fire station in foreclosure
Daytime incidents are especially hard to cover with most volunteers at work during those hours
The tax credit would reimburse out-of-pocket expenses such as gas for personal vehicle use, training clothing and other equipment
The union believes having an exemption is quicker and easier than fighting another legal battle
Officials in Leonia, N.J., are extremely lucky there were no life-or-death emergencies when they shuttered their fire department
Firefighters’ starting pay would be bumped from $32,884 to $46,305, bringing the city more in line with other agencies
Federal firefighting officials say there is no question the program prevents some fires and makes others less dangerous to homeowners and firefighters alike
The law will remove liability for volunteer firefighters in the state on all calls and not just when responding to fire
Firefighter James Parsons III was looking for a creative way to raise money for the department when he came across the idea of a groundhog hunt to help local farmers
They’re also banned from making donations to political parties and political action committees