Oneonta (NY) Fire Department Hopes to Boost Staffing
The city of Oneonta Fire Department wants to onboard additional staff, including a new firefighter and a new fire captain.
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New Fresno (CA) Budget Keeps Four Firefighters on Each Engine
Three fire engine crews across parts of the city of Fresno have been spared a 25% cut in staffing in the new 2024-25 fiscal year budget.
Building a Firefighter Training Area with Limited Funds
Dave McGlynn and Frank Ricci discuss steps for implementing highly effective, low-cost firefighter training.
Humpday Hangout: Realistic Firefighter Training on a Budget
Brian Zaitz and other members of the ISFSI discuss creating realism in our training on a budget.
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National Fire Service Organizations Urge Congress to Act on Grant Programs
Several major national fire service organizations are teaming up to urge Congress to take action on grant programs.
Drawn by Fire: Fiscal Scissorhands
Keep fighting for your priorities, even when they end up in the city hall shredder, says Paul Combs.
Enhance Your Firefighter Training Opportunities Through Relationships
Developing and using municipal and business relationships in your area can help supplement tight training budgets, says Jim Stevenson.
Report: LAFD Firefighter Made More Than $700K Last Year
A report examining the salaries of firefighters with the City of Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department noted that 86 employees made more than $400K, with one fire captain making more than $700K.
The Economic and Social Benefits of Fire Prevention
Determining return on investment (ROI) for emergency incidents is complex; determining ROI for what didn't happen—emergency incidents that were prevented—is even harder.
Grant Funding Opportunities for International Fire Departments
Mandy George examines some possible avenues for grant funding for international fire departments.
Rebuilding the Lawrence (MA) Fire Department
Jim Regan details the ups and downs of the Lawrence (MA) Fire Department's history, including its recent resurgence.
Drawn by Fire: The Ugly Sweater Response
It's officially ugly Christmas sweater season, and given shrinking budgets, fire departments may be sporting those threads for awhile.