August 2020 News Roundup
Our firefighters and first responders are being utilized to their fullest capacity with the demands from Covid-19, protests and riots, wildfires, and being severely understaffed
Firefighters Support Alliance Introduces Firefighters Grant Program Resources
Arlington, VA. – Firefighter’s Support Alliance, a project of Firefighters and EMS Fund, has created an interactive online resource, the US Fire Statistics Dashboard, that
Grant Funds Application
Federal Grants are key resources used by local governments across the country to help provide essential funding and resources for their fire departments. According to
Introduction to the Firefighters Assistance Grant Fund
At the Firefighters & EMS Fund, our mission is to provide a voice to the Firefighters and First Response workers who are often under-represented in
July 2020 News Roundup
July was another busy month for firefighters and first responders. On top of battling increased calls due to Covid-19, more firefighters tested positive, wildfire season
Heart Attacks and the Health Crisis in the Fire Industry
Everyone knows that the situations firefighters regularly encounter requires intense manual labor. It makes sense that one of the basic requirements of becoming a firefighter
These Cities are Taking Action to Support First Responders
Throughout the US the ways Americans pay for fire and EMS vary significantly. This variation is largely due to the unique statutes and regulations that
Senate Bill 3224 Gives Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit
Senators in Illinois are looking to give back to volunteer firefighters and EMS workers. State Senators Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) introduced Senate
June 2020 News Roundup
This month, first responders not only responded to emergency calls in the midst of a global pandemic, they also answered these calls in the midst
Firefighters & EMS Fund Makes Statement on Record-Breaking Layoffs due to COVID-19
ARLINGTON, VA – Firefighters & EMS Fund, a grassroots political organization, released a statement on the recent firefighter layoffs and furloughs due to the global
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