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Can Shiny Bonuses Fix the Staffing Crisis for Ambulance Companies?
Over the past three years, healthcare staff shortages have periodically made their way into the headlines. But none of them may be as critical or
2022 Executive Director’s Report
With 2022 coming to a close, we at Firefighters and EMS Fund are reflecting on how grateful we are for the opportunity to impact so
Tucker County, West Virginia Testimonial
On behalf of the Tucker County Ambulance Authority Board and the Tucker County EMS, we would like to thank you for the professional and very timely,
Firefighters & EMS Fund’s 2022 Voter Guide is Published!
2022 is a Midterm Election year which means thousands of political races, amendments, and referendums will be on the ballots for citizens to vote on
Chief’s Opinion: I’m Watching Unchecked False Claims Cost Us Public Safety & Peace of Mind as Yet Another Levy Fails
For months, Firefighters and EMS Fund has been involved in supporting one fire district in Licking County Ohio, the Refugee Canyon Fire District. This district
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
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Firefighters and EMS Fund Attends Hill Day in Washington, D.C.
This past May, Firefighters and EMS Fund Executive Director, Jane Porter had the honor of attending the 2023 FAMA/FEMSA Hill Day event in Washington, D.C.
Prioritizing Firefighter Health: Slotkin Bill Proposes Cancer Screenings for Federal Firefighters at the Department of Defense
Michigan’s Livingston County’s Congresswoman, Representative Elissa Slotkin, has recently introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at prioritizing the health of federal firefighters at the Department of Defense.
Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 Passes Senate
In a recent announcement, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer revealed the successful passage of the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 in the
Local Ballot Measures for Firefighters in 2023: How Did the People Vote?
Ballot measures are used to help support local fire departments and firefighters when funds run low and more budget is needed. For first responders and
The Debate Over Volunteer Fire Training: Fire Union Files Complaint After Town Official’s Suggestion
The fire union in a small Massachusetts town, Manchester-by-the-Sea, has filed a complaint after a town official suggested that police officers train as volunteer firefighters.
2 Major U.S. Firefighter Funding Programs Set to Expire in September
Firefighters and EMS personnel are on the front lines of emergency response, putting their lives on the line every day to protect their communities. However,
