2019 Fire-Rescue International Round-up
With FRI 2019 in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to reflect on our four-day experience among the international firefighting community. August 6th began with attending
Fire-Rescue International: Symposium Recap
Firefighters and EMS Fund had the pleasure of once again attending the Fire-Rescue International conference, held this year in Atlanta, GA. Fire-Rescue International, or FRI,
NFPA Day Two Issues: Firefighter Decontamination Practices
While visiting San Antonio for the NFPA 2019 conference we attended an educational session centered around the importance of good firefighter decontamination practices. This educational
NFPA Conference & Expo (2019)
Firefighters and EMS Fund is proud to have attended the National Fire Protection Association‘s (NFPA) conference and expo. We landed in San Antonio on June
How are Budget Concerns Impacting Fire Departments and Crews?
When fire departments face budget cuts, they often have to make tough choices just to get by. Staffing is one area of fire department operations
Timing Is Everything: A Look at Voter Behavior in Primary versus General Elections
An interesting element of the 2018 Fire and EMS Fund Referendum Study dealt with the idea of timing and how it affects the chances of
Federal Grants Every Fire Department Should Be Aware Of
While on Capitol Hill this past April, Firefighters and EMS Fund learned about three very important fire department grants for local departments. The Assistance to
Houston Judge Strikes Down Pay Increase for City’s Firefighters
A Houston judge recently handed down a ruling declaring unconstitutional a referendum passed by voters in November that would raise pay for the members of
Voter Pushback: What Caused These Fire Jurisdiction Referendums to Fail?
During a 2018 study of ballot measures passed and failed in regard to fire jurisdictions and their needs, several interesting points of data came to
What Fire Departments Need – An Analysis of 2018 Ballot Measures
In the 2018 election cycle, Firefighters and EMS Fund participated in helping to support local and state referendum and ballot measures from local fire jurisdictions.
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