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.
With wildfires growing more frequent and toxic exposure a deadly risk, the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act aims to support firefighters facing heightened cancer rates
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
To maintain quick response times Rahway is replacing its aging pumper, ensuring continued service reliability as the current vehicle nears the end of its 15-year lifespan
The proposed cuts to the grant program are small, USFA would see a bigger percent of budget cut
A multi-group study on how best to deploy crews at high-rise fires could change response strategies
The city honored three firefighters injured at a structure fire, while officials said it could have been worse had staffing been cut
Under pressure from the FAA, the Authority will stop cross training police as firefighters and have separate fire units
City officials said they plan to seek a new trial
Although the case was brought by a firefighter, the decision applies to police and teachers
Volunteer fire departments are only receiving a portion of the money collected by state fees
The city says it will save $60 million over 10 years, firefighters say it will increase fatigue and disrupt personal lives
They operate out of a warehouse, sleep in makeshift shacks and eat in portable trailers
The report does not recommend cutting firefighters as a way to save money
Some say the move was to oust the chief; the board has 60 days to negotiate a new deal
The money available for fire grants will remain the same in 2013 as it was in 2012
The devices have been plagued by design and manufacturing flaws for years
The chemicals are shown to increase firefighters risk of cancer
The agreed-to $10,500 fine is less than the proposed $14,000 fine for the death of a 20-year-old firefighter
Public education is the better financial and moral investment
Orr said its fire and EMS need to get a little respect for the hard work they do
A Fla. council member is requesting to have monthly legal updates from city lawyers after learning about an injured firefighter’s battle in court
Lt. Douglas Bell was severely burned battling a fire with the help of only two cross-trained cops
Fire chief: Firefighters are leaving the force over uncertainty about their benefits
The museum will celebrate the contributions of black firefighters
A firefighter entered a burning home alone accompanied only by cross-trained public safety officers
Holland, Mich. officials got it right when they abandoned plans to merge departments
The firefighter was the only one on duty because of budget cuts
Orr to unions and vendors: ‘Don’t make me go to the bankruptcy court. You won’t enjoy it’
It can be difficult to make civilians understand the difficulties fire and EMS responders face; a well-conceived video is one option
Volunteer firefighters without gear can be seen in the video from the large blaze that injured 5
Budget cuts will have 500 fewer firefighters and 50 fewer crews to tackle this year’s wildland fires
The firefighters are paid 21 percent less than those in other cities and say they deserve higher wages
The department is hoping this video will bring attention to the troubles they and firefighters around the nation are facing