Posts tagged with "Legislation & Funding"
Congress passes legislation to address PFAS chemicals impacting firefighters
The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam
Biden talks COVID-19, layoffs, mental health in roundtable with FF-medic, healthcare workers
The president-elect stated he would ensure first responders have enough PPE and sick leave, and work to prevent layoffs
8 ways Trump can help the fire service during the lame-duck period
President Trump and Congress have 6 weeks to prioritize firefighter PPE, communications, program funding and more
Wash. city ballot measure would raise funds for fire/EMS stations, personnel, PPE
Voters will decide whether to approve a levy that would raise $7.3 million per year for the Kirkland Fire Department
IAFF's COVID-19 interim after-action report criticizes government's response
The International Association of Fire Fighters outlines how the organization worked to fill gaps that is says were caused by a lack of support from federal and state governments
Unprecedented: Second round of AFG-S grants to open in October
Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
NH city considers mask exemption for first responders
Portsmouth fire and police department officials said their protocols call for masks to be worn in most circumstances
Senators call on White House to provide PPE to wildland firefighters
Senators Lisa Murkowski, Joe Manchin and Tom Udall asked for PPE and improved virus testing as peak fire season approaches
