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.
The FIRE Act would invest $20 million annually to expand safety protections, fair wages, and job training while creating a path to record expungement and long-term firefighting careers
If your fire department budget is stretched thin, every dollar matters
FEMA reversed a months-long freeze after determining key courses were critical to local and national emergency response efforts
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
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