State Firefighter Funding: Budget Allocations & Legislative Awareness
In communities across America, fire departments face mounting challenges threatening their ability to protect the public. From aging equipment to chronic understaffing, many stations operate
2025 Spring Ballot Measures & Referenda: How Voter Decisions Will Impact Firefighter Funding
Every spring, communities across America face crucial decisions that shape the future of their emergency services. This year, several small towns are putting fire department

Los Angeles Wildfires: Funding Challenges and Firefighter Support
Just five days after taking office, President Trump visited Southern California to personally survey the damages brought by the wildfires, which had ravaged the area

Firefighter & EMS Fund’s 2024 Election Efforts
The 2024 election was one of the biggest elections in American history. In addition to electing a new President, voters also chose new representation for
Presumptive Cancer Benefits in Tennessee
Firefighters are the unsung heroes of our communities, rushing into danger to protect lives and property. These brave men and women face not only immediate
A Deep Look at Presumptive Cancer Coverage in Texas for Firefighters
As one of the hottest States in the Continental U.S., Texas is no stranger to the perils of fire and uncontrolled nature. As a result,
Legislative Update: What Happened to Presumptive Coverage in New Hampshire
The heroism of firefighters is deeply ingrained in the public’s collective consciousness. Films and newsreels show brave individuals rushing into burning structures and putting themselves
MAJOR Legislative Victory: AFG and SAFER Signed Into Law
On June 18th, 2024, firefighters across America earned a powerful reason to celebrate: by a landslide vote of 88 to 2, the U.S. Senate approved
Status Report: Presumptive Cancer Coverage for Firefighters in Illinois
Firefighters are in the business of saving lives, even at the cost of their safety. This is often taken for granted: We’ve all seen the
Legislative Alert: Major Changes Coming to Presumptive Cancer Benefits in Connecticut
In October 2023, Connecticut passed a new law establishing that a cancer diagnosis for firefighters is a “rebuttable presumption” in their occupation. This allows firefighters
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