March 2021 News Roundup
2020 was a milestone year for Firefighters and EMS Fund. Nile Porter reflected on all the organization’s successes in his 2020 Executive Director’s Report. In his
Funding Allocated to Fire & EMS Funding in the American Rescue Plan Act Was Long Overdue
No matter your political leanings, the funding included in the American Rescue Plan Act for fire and EMS was long overdue a year into the
2020 Executive Director’s Report
Overview 2020 has been a milestone year for Firefighters and EMS Fund. We engaged in 11 different projects around the country and 10 of those
“Firefighters Are Owed These Protections” says Firefighters & EMS Fund on Lack of Cancer Coverage Benefits for Firefighters in North Carolina
Asheville, NC. – Currently, North Carolina firefighters only receive presumptive protection benefits against three types of cancers. This means that there are only three forms
February 2021 News Roundup
It’s been almost a year since the pandemic first wreaked havoc on our nation. The release of the vaccine was a major part in moving
Firefighters & EMS Fund Rebukes First Responders’ Lack of Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
Arlington, VA. – In addition to many other advocacy organizations and nonprofits speaking up and speaking out on behalf of frontline workers over the last
Biden’s New Cost Sharing Initiative a Good Step but More Needs to be Done for First Responders, Says Firefighters & EMS Fund
Alexandria, VA. – Grassroots political organization Firefighters & EMS Fund says that Biden’s COVID Response strategy is a good starting point to provide relief and
January 2021 News Roundup
It may be a new year, but the struggles of improper funding, lack of stimulus help and the raging pandemic still remain. Firefighters and EMS
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
Ballot Measures That Failed, Reducing Fire Funding
Ballot Measures empower voters to have a direct impact on the laws affecting them in their local communities. Whether it be proposals to increase or
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