Politics

Ambulance deal opens door to improved relations between 2 Wis. municipalities

The Town of Waterford and the Village of Waterford are considering forming a combined fire department, too

Photos: San Francisco firefighter faces disciplinary action over 'Let's Go Brandon' shirt

Public information officer: The firefighter should have worn "a uniform shirt or department-approved and issued t-shirt," not one with a political message

Get the most out of your battery packs with this Li-ion battery management system

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This wireless app system helps departments understand batteries better, use them smarter, and dispose of them safely

AFG, SAFER reauthorization introduced in Senate

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S. 4882 also increases funding for the USFA to $95 million and repeals the sunset provision for AFG and SAFER

Chiefs of staff: Assisting chiefs from Tulsa to DC

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Two fire departments’ experiences incorporating the multi-faceted “air traffic controller” position into the ranks

President Biden signs law extending PSOB benefits for PTSD, acute stress, suicide

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The Public Safety Officer Support Act supports first responders who experienced PTSD or died by suicide following exposure to certain traumatic events

Water does not put out fires; money does

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Let’s stop talking about gallons per minute and instead focus on dollars per year

Struck-by incident injures Ind. trooper, damages fire apparatus

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A speeding vehicle set off a series of crashes, and when the suspect tried to flee, bystanders stopped him with their vehicle and a gun

House passes First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

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Legislation allows injured federal first responders who continue service in government to retain retirement

Disney World’s Reedy Creek firefighters endorse DeSantis despite law to abolish district

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“He has been the most pro-first responder governor that I have seen in my entire 37 years in Florida,” said Reedy Creek Professional Firefighters President Jon Shirey

'I'm alive ... because of you': Former S.C. mayor recounts river rescue, thanks firefighters, EMTs

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Former Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling says he has a new perspective on life after nearly drowning

Calif. senator: FEMA can pick up more of the tab to fight and recover from wildfires

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Alex Padilla introduced two bills that would allow FEMA to cover more than the current 75% of costs related to certain grants

Hot-button issues: How to manage contentious conversations at the station

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The company officer is the first line of defense when debate escalates

Fla. governor: Reedy Creek firefighters 'should be making more money'

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Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will likely assume control of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, rather than local governments absorbing it

Judge dismisses Fla. taxpayer suit over planned dissolution of Reedy Creek district

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U.S. District Court Judge Cecilia Altonaga wrote that the suit was dismissed for several reasons, including the fact that the law does not take effect until 2023