2020 Executive Director’s Report
Overview 2020 has been a milestone year for Firefighters and EMS Fund. We engaged in 11 different projects around the country and 10 of those
“Firefighters Are Owed These Protections” says Firefighters & EMS Fund on Lack of Cancer Coverage Benefits for Firefighters in North Carolina
Asheville, NC. – Currently, North Carolina firefighters only receive presumptive protection benefits against three types of cancers. This means that there are only three forms
February 2021 News Roundup
It’s been almost a year since the pandemic first wreaked havoc on our nation. The release of the vaccine was a major part in moving
Firefighters & EMS Fund Rebukes First Responders’ Lack of Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
Arlington, VA. – In addition to many other advocacy organizations and nonprofits speaking up and speaking out on behalf of frontline workers over the last
Biden’s New Cost Sharing Initiative a Good Step but More Needs to be Done for First Responders, Says Firefighters & EMS Fund
Alexandria, VA. – Grassroots political organization Firefighters & EMS Fund says that Biden’s COVID Response strategy is a good starting point to provide relief and
January 2021 News Roundup
It may be a new year, but the struggles of improper funding, lack of stimulus help and the raging pandemic still remain. Firefighters and EMS
Layoffs Likely to Continue During Pandemic Crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic has had catastrophic economic effects on local government revenue across the United States. While states scramble for ways to fund their governments
Ballot Measures That Failed, Reducing Fire Funding
Ballot Measures empower voters to have a direct impact on the laws affecting them in their local communities. Whether it be proposals to increase or
Firefighters & EMS Urge Supporters to Demand Elected Officials Step Up for First Responders During the Pandemic
Arlington, VA. – Firefighters and EMS Fund, a national grassroots political organization based in Arlington, has called on citizens to demand emergency medical responders are
America Stands Against Fire Department Budget Cuts
Firefighters and Fire Departments across the country are often the hardest hit when local governments slash their budgets or do not allocate enough resources to
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