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.
Four Oakland councilmembers went through the proposed budget and found funding keeping the city from having to “brown out” firehouses on a rotating schedule
When elected or appointed officials make decisions without the proper context, they have the potential to endanger public safety
Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety
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
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