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[01/02/2024, Manhattan, NY]- Firefighters and EMS Fund was honored to both attend and win an award at the 2023 ASTORS Homeland Security Awards Ceremony, hosted by American Security Today.

The Results Are In: 2022 General Election Impact
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Wisconsin Communities Turn to Voters to Fund Fire and EMS Services
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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.

Illinois Primary 2026: Local Fire Protection Questions on the Ballot
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Sun Prairie’s April 2026 Referendum: A Closer Look at Fire and EMS Funding
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 Expands Firefighter Cancer Coverage After Loudoun County Captain’s Death
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

One Year Later: What the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires Taught Us
A Year of Reflection One year later, the legacy of the 2025 LA wildfires is still being written. As communities across Los Angeles County mark