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
Firefighters & EMS Fund Collects Over 20,000 Signatures on Petition Against Nationwide Department Budget Cuts
Grassroots political organization Firefighters & EMS Fund launched a petition to stop fire department cuts earlier this year. This year, fire departments across the United
What Does 2021 Look Like Without Stimulus Aid to Local Governments for Fire/EMS
America is rapidly approaching an entire year of living under Covid-19. While the obvious toll on human life has been immense, there have been other
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