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Spring Primary Ballot Measure Roundup
Today, voters in states around the country will be asked to stand behind their local fire departments by passing levies, bonds, and other measures used
An Emergency Lifeline: The Importance of Federal Grants to Sustain Fire Departments
In the realm of emergency response, fire departments stand as the frontline guardians of public safety, confronting crises with unwavering courage and expertise. Yet, behind
Firefighters and EMS Fund Honored to Receive Recognition at 2023 ASTORS Awards
[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
During the 2022 general election, Firefighters and EMS Fund tested its singular capability to turn out voters in support of Pro-Fire and EMS politicians and
5 Ballot Measures From Around The Country Impacting Local Fire Departments
Firefighters and EMS Fund is sharing 5 ballot measures from around the country we are keeping an eye on- from tax renewals to the relocation
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
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Tomorrow We Vote: Standing Up for Those Who Stand in the Fire
On the eve of the election, the ultimate choice rests in your hands: will you complete your ballot and vote to protect the first responders
Defending the Flame: The November Third Fire and EMS Ballot Mandate
Local ballot referendums represent the most direct way citizens control first responder resources in their hometowns.
Out of the Volunteer Era: Inside Lake Zurich’s $20.3 Million Fire Station Headquarters Referendum
This November, Lake Zurich voters will decide whether to replace a 46-year-old station originally built for a volunteer department with a new Fire Station 1
The Math of Ballot Drop-Off: How Low Turnout Defeats Vital Fire Levies
When voters skip the local issues at the bottom of the ticket, they hand decision-making power to a tiny minority, putting crucial fire and EMS
Building Up Aurora: Inside the $53 Million Public Safety Sales Tax and Bond Measure
This November, Aurora voters face Issue 3B—a key decision to raise the city’s sales tax for the first time since 1993 to renovate neighborhood fire
Beyond the Smoke: Why Legislative Support for Firefighter Health Cannot Wait
Modern firefighters face an invisible and deadly battlefield: toxic chemical exposure, rising occupational cancer rates, and acute PTSD, requiring strong legislative protections and community-backed levies.