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.
Lawmakers argue that a “consolidated market power” is impacting fire department readiness
Free cancer screening in response to recent legislation will help detect cancer in approximately 900 firefighters every two years
$7 million worth of Mercedes hose was sitting in Canada, awaiting delivery to U.S. fire departments – with a $1.75 million tariff
After coming in $400 million over budget, the Forest Service is altering its approach
The fund will bridge gap of mental-health services not covered by workers compensation
Consultants’ report advised the city not to move forward with the new 911 system
Elected officials can still get their act together and pull us out of this mess; if not, here’s what to expect
The plan calls for laying off five of the township’s 17 firefighters
Every cloud has its silver lining, and every budget cut has its upside … well, sort of
Some officials say the disapproving vote came about because of opposition to the mayor’s demands for firefighter concessions
Experts split on Detroit’s fiscal recovery options
A ‘where are they now’ look at the key players in the Station nightclub fire 10 years ago
Council members, mayors are accused of ripping off millions
The house fire victim tells the council the low firefighter wages are embarrassing
The money will bring firefighters back to work and reopen stations
Fire chief says the city needs to ditch its part-time orientation and hire full-time firefighters
The average homeowner will pay about $8 more in tax that will generate $4.5 million
A city council is considering a steadily increasing “unoccupancy fee” for vacant buildings to pay for firefighting services
Firefighters may be looking at another round of restructuring retirement benefits
The bill would allow firefighters to unionize if a majority of the department approves it, but it faces a tough fight from union opponents
The audit uncovered $5.2 million in undesignated surplus
An improving economy bodes well for municipal governments and, ultimately, fire departments
Fire chief says failure to approve levy will slow response time and reduce services
The nightclub tragedy is also prompting action in other Latin American countries
Tribes can now appeal to the federal or state government for help
ATF has been without a permanent director for six years
Staff shortages and lack of command structure cited as reasons by top fire boss
The bill would raise the tax credit from $200 to $1,200
An aging staff means the department could lose nearly half of its firefighters over the next 10 years
Fire union officials say the department lacks the resources to protect its civilians
Fire inspector says the club broke no laws and could not be shut down, others say it could have been closed
State lawmaker may take control of EMS system away from county
Incidents like the nightclub fires in Brazil and Rhode Island are preventable, and shame on those refuse to do so