
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.

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

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

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’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

A Year of Action and Advocacy Looking back at 2025, one thing stands out: this was the year communities showed up for their first responders.
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