
Oregon Primary 2026: Fire and EMS Funding Questions Head to the Ballot
Oregon’s May 2026 primary election includes more than candidate races. In Deschutes County, three fire districts are asking voters to approve five-year levies tied directly

Illinois Primary 2026 Results: What Voters Decided for Fire and EMS
What the Illinois Primary Revealed On March 17, 2026, the Illinois primary was about more than candidate races. Across the state, voters also weighed local

Ohio Primary 2026: Firefighters Running and Fire/EMS Levies on the Ballot
The May 5, 2026, primary in Ohio includes more than candidate races. It also features two firefighters seeking seats in the state legislature and a

Wisconsin Communities Turn to Voters to Fund Fire and EMS Services
Fire and EMS Funding Goes to the Ballot in Wisconsin Across Wisconsin, fire and EMS departments often rely on voter-approved measures to fund staffing, equipment,

Government Shutdowns: What It Means for Fire and EMS
The Shutdown Is Ongoing — What It Means for Fire and EMS In early February 2026, a partial federal government shutdown began dominating the headlines.

Illinois Primary 2026: Local Fire Protection Questions on the Ballot
Local Fire and EMS Funding on the Ballot On March 17, 2026, Illinois voters will head to the polls for the state’s primary election. Alongside

Sun Prairie’s April 2026 Referendum: A Closer Look at Fire and EMS Funding
The city of Sun Prairie in Wisconsin is Madison’s most populous suburb. Like many fast-growing Midwestern communities, Sun Prairie’s fire and EMS services face mounting

Virginia Expands Firefighter Cancer Coverage After Loudoun County Captain’s Death
Virginia’s expanded presumptive cancer coverage closes a dangerous gap for firefighters and their families. In 2025, the Commonwealth clarified and expanded presumptive cancer coverage under

One Year Later: What the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires Taught Us
A Year of Reflection One year later, the legacy of the 2025 LA wildfires is still being written. As communities across Los Angeles County mark

Firefighters & EMS in 2026 — The Critical Issues Voters Should Care About
As we are into a new year, one that will surely prove to be busy for activists and advocates. After all, this will be an
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