Wash. Bill Would Require Firefighters to Pay Fees
Subtitle: The bill requires firefighters — including volunteers — to pay the state for certifying and disciplining them. Authors and source External author: BY CAROL M
Four Fla. Cities to Talk Fire Dept. Consolidation
Authors and source External author: Lisa J. Huriash Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Dec
Second Round of AFG Grant Awards Announced
Authors and source External author: Firehouse.com News On Friday, Dec. 23, the second round of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) for FY2011 was announced
Two Kentucky Fire Stations Close Abruptly
Authors and source External author: BY ANTHONY CLOUD Middlesboro Daily News, Ky.
Fire Truck Leasing: How to save money – Part 3
Most departments get the wrong information in trying to save money for a lease or a loan for their fire truck. They want to know how to save $$$ but they only ask about the %.Last week, we advised that Total Borrowing Cost is the best method to compare financing offers. Now, how do we use Total Borrowing Cost to save money?Total Borrowing Cost includes everything you will pay for
Fire District in Illinois Fights Over Staffing
Authors and source External author: By Eric Peterson Chicago Daily Herald The village of Barrington has denied a request by the Barrington Fire Protection District for the hiring of seven additional firefighter/paramedics to help serve the district’s larger area surrounding the village. So fire district trustees Monday came up with a backup suggestion that the village move one person per shift from the fire station in Barrington to the one in Barrington Hills.
Minn. Firefighters Exceed Memorial Fund Goal
Authors and source External author: By Nick Ferraro St. Paul Pioneer Press (Minnesota) Since 1881, 194 Minnesota firefighters have died in the line of duty, according to the Minnesota Fire Service Foundation.
Bill Cuts USFA, Grants; USAR Funding Raised
Subtitle: The measure awaits President Obama's signature. Authors and source External author: Firehouse.com News Drastic cuts to the USFA, SAFER and AFG were included in the conference report to the “megabus” appropriations bill passed by the Senate on Saturday. The measure — now awaiting President Obama’s signature – was the last thing Senators had to do before heading home for the holidays.
Appropriations Bill Cuts USFA, Grants; USAR Funding Raised
Subtitle: The measure awaits President Obama's signature. Authors and source External author: Firehouse.com News Drastic cuts to the USFA, SAFER and AFG were included in the conference report to the “megabus” appropriations bill passed by the Senate on Saturday. The measure — now awaiting President Obama’s signature – was the last thing Senators had to do before heading home for the holidays
FEMA Announces Round 1 AFG Awards
Authors and source External author: Firehouse.com Fire and rescue departments across the country received early Christmas gifts from FEMA on Friday.