Funding Allocated to Fire & EMS Funding in the American Rescue Plan Act Was Long Overdue
No matter your political leanings, the funding included in the American Rescue Plan Act for fire and EMS was long overdue a year into the
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
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
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
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
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
6 Local Ballot Measures from Election Day Impacting Fire Departments Across America
In every election cycle, the citizens of this country have the opportunity to vote for their leadership in every level of government, from local to
November 2020 News Roundup
This year’s events and election cycle brought about many important issues to be voted on in regard to fire departments. The firefighters and EMS Fund
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