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.
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Republicans and Democrats sounded the alarm over Kennedy’s plan to gut NIOSH, warning it could cripple the 9/11 health program that thousands of first responders and survivors rely on
The Laramie County Fire Authority is asking for $250,000 in emergency grant funding, warning that without it, local taxpayers could bear the cost of high-interest loans
The 661-unit high-rise complex is set for demolition early next year
It is every firefighter’s responsibility to the fire service to be engaged in the decisions our elected officials make
The W. Va dept. did not pay insurance so trucks cannot leave the station to respond to calls
Babies who die in fires never had a chance to make a fire-sprinkler decision
Political expert Bill Webb tells us what to expect in the coming years
The bill passed by Australian state government will include volunteers and retirees
After a funding spat, the Jefferson Parish firefighters will no longer use the parish’s backup radio network
The state is on the hook for $40 million for the fire that consumed about 600,000 acres
The fire tax amounts to about 25 cents on a $100 purchase
The campaign includes an advertisement highlighting the public’s risk of danger with planned firefighting cuts
Md. insurance companies are not recognizing some fire stations because of the lack of staff
Fire union officials are livid that one candidate would dress workers in firefighting costumes to imply firefighter support
The proposed tax increase is about 25 cents on $100 purchase and is expected to generate about $1.24 million annually to buy fire equipment
The fire commissioner hired an attorney when accused of inappropriate behavior during firefighter contract negotiations
The state has kicked in $100,000 of the estimated $450,000 needed for the training building
The move would put lives at risk, union reps say
Fire officials have been advocating for a new fire station since 2004
Officials say the levy is needed to maintain the same level of protection for its citizens
Fire Commis. Robert Bacon has more than $2,400 in fees after hiring attorneys in response to accusations that he acted inappropriately during contract negotiations
If a crucial levy is not approved by voters, a station may close and firefighters may lose their jobs
If the ruling survives appeals it will return rights to fire and other public-employee unions
The reported agreement to link dispatch systems still sees crews logging slower response times
The filmmaker is barnstorming across the country to generate support for large-scale distribution
If passed, volunteer firefighters could receive credits on property and earned-income taxes
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn wants to the $100 fee for firefighters to keep their helmets to be dropped
The firefighters will receive almost 1,000 new sets of turnout gear
Three depts. have failed to turn in required financial statements to receive their funding
Conn. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is confident a new Senate bill will restart tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters
The businesses operating costs are being underwritten allowing it to donate all the profits
Detroit Firefighters Association President Dan McNamara says the rehires are not enough to adequately serve the public