http://www.firehouse.com Firehouse.com http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719953/michigan-city-considers-outsourcing-fire-department/news/10719953/michigan-city-considers-outsourcing-fire-department Allen Park is considering subcontracting its police and fire services with a neighboring community. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:45:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719953/michigan-city-considers-outsourcing-fire-department/news/10719953/michigan-city-considers-outsourcing-fire-department http://www.firehouse.com/news/10716287/wash-firefighters-to-lose-jobs-in-budget-cutting-plan/news/10716287/wash-firefighters-to-lose-jobs-in-budget-cutting-plan Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz unveiled a budget-cutting plan Thursday night that will lay off eight firefighters Fri, 18 May 2012 06:10:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10716287/wash-firefighters-to-lose-jobs-in-budget-cutting-plan/news/10716287/wash-firefighters-to-lose-jobs-in-budget-cutting-plan http://www.firehouse.com/news/10716315/connecticut-mayor-announces-firefighter-layoffs/news/10716315/connecticut-mayor-announces-firefighter-layoffs Twenty-five members of the New London Fire Department will be issued layoff notices in June. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:02:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10716315/connecticut-mayor-announces-firefighter-layoffs/news/10716315/connecticut-mayor-announces-firefighter-layoffs http://www.firehouse.com/news/10716055/california-fire-chief-not-allowed-to-take-a-pay-cut/news/10716055/california-fire-chief-not-allowed-to-take-a-pay-cut Shasta Lake Chief Adrian Rogers self-imposed the pay cut in March to "lead by example." Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10716055/california-fire-chief-not-allowed-to-take-a-pay-cut/news/10716055/california-fire-chief-not-allowed-to-take-a-pay-cut http://www.firehouse.com/news/10714931/pa-lawmakers-nix-fire-truck-despite-residents-support/news/10714931/pa-lawmakers-nix-fire-truck-despite-residents-support A Cheswick Fire Department proposal to contribute as much as $70,000 to the purchase failed to persuade the majority to change its mind. Wed, 16 May 2012 05:01:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10714931/pa-lawmakers-nix-fire-truck-despite-residents-support/news/10714931/pa-lawmakers-nix-fire-truck-despite-residents-support http://www.firehouse.com/news/10714214/sacramento-lawmakers-take-first-crack-at-cuts/news/10714214/sacramento-lawmakers-take-first-crack-at-cuts The Sacramento City Council gets its first chance today to dive into a proposed budget that would cut nearly 100 police officers and firefighters. Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10714214/sacramento-lawmakers-take-first-crack-at-cuts/news/10714214/sacramento-lawmakers-take-first-crack-at-cuts http://www.firehouse.com/news/10712914/haggling-delays-buffalo-firefighters-prosthetic-leg/news/10712914/haggling-delays-buffalo-firefighters-prosthetic-leg The Buffalo fire union says the city tried to negotiate the best price for a firefighter's prosthetic leg, saving it $8,000 and leading to a three-month delay. Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10712914/haggling-delays-buffalo-firefighters-prosthetic-leg/news/10712914/haggling-delays-buffalo-firefighters-prosthetic-leg http://www.firehouse.com/news/10712895/kansas-city-approves-hard-fought-firefighter-pact/news/10712895/kansas-city-approves-hard-fought-firefighter-pact Months of contentious negotiations culminated Thursday with the Kansas City Council's 10-2 vote in favor of a new three-year contract with the firefighters union. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:55:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10712895/kansas-city-approves-hard-fought-firefighter-pact/news/10712895/kansas-city-approves-hard-fought-firefighter-pact http://www.firehouse.com/news/10710879/calif-fire-district-ponders-future-without-parcel-tax/news/10710879/calif-fire-district-ponders-future-without-parcel-tax How firefighters in far East County respond to calls could change significantly if a proposed parcel tax fails in next month's election. Tue, 08 May 2012 06:08:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10710879/calif-fire-district-ponders-future-without-parcel-tax/news/10710879/calif-fire-district-ponders-future-without-parcel-tax http://www.firehouse.com/news/10710129/two-calif-fds-merge-to-cut-costs-improve-safety/news/10710129/two-calif-fds-merge-to-cut-costs-improve-safety After years of study and discussion, the Ross Town Council voted Thursday to merge its little fire department with the larger Ross Valley Fire Department. Sat, 05 May 2012 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10710129/two-calif-fds-merge-to-cut-costs-improve-safety/news/10710129/two-calif-fds-merge-to-cut-costs-improve-safety http://www.firehouse.com/news/10707437/leary-foundation-continues-to-support-worcester-fd/news/10707437/leary-foundation-continues-to-support-worcester-fd Denis Leary helped dedicate the latest addition to the fire department's fleet, a heavy-duty pickup truck used in special operations. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10707437/leary-foundation-continues-to-support-worcester-fd/news/10707437/leary-foundation-continues-to-support-worcester-fd http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706858/round-19-of-fy2011-afg-awards-announced/news/10706858/round-19-of-fy2011-afg-awards-announced Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders to obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:58:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706858/round-19-of-fy2011-afg-awards-announced/news/10706858/round-19-of-fy2011-afg-awards-announced http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706713/kansas-city-union-oks-pact-aimed-at-avoiding-layoffs/news/10706713/kansas-city-union-oks-pact-aimed-at-avoiding-layoffs Kansas City's firefighters union on Thursday ratified a three-year agreement with the city that factors in a $7.6 million cut to the Fire Department but strives to avoid layoffs. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:05:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706713/kansas-city-union-oks-pact-aimed-at-avoiding-layoffs/news/10706713/kansas-city-union-oks-pact-aimed-at-avoiding-layoffs http://www.firehouse.com/news/10705987/members-of-fire-service-in-washington-dc-for-cfsi/news/10705987/members-of-fire-service-in-washington-dc-for-cfsi Fire and emergency services personnel are visiting their legislators about the importance of the AFG and SAFER grants among other issues. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10705987/members-of-fire-service-in-washington-dc-for-cfsi/news/10705987/members-of-fire-service-in-washington-dc-for-cfsi http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706260/fama-femsa-out-in-full-force-on-capitol-hill/news/10706260/fama-femsa-out-in-full-force-on-capitol-hill The group was among those lobbying for increased grant funding. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706260/fama-femsa-out-in-full-force-on-capitol-hill/news/10706260/fama-femsa-out-in-full-force-on-capitol-hill http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706026/maine-towns-struggling-to-attract-volunteer-firefighters/news/10706026/maine-towns-struggling-to-attract-volunteer-firefighters Rockland Assistant Fire Chief Adam Miceli said the situation is the worst he has seen in his 26 years in the fire service. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:05:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706026/maine-towns-struggling-to-attract-volunteer-firefighters/news/10706026/maine-towns-struggling-to-attract-volunteer-firefighters http://www.firehouse.com/blog/10705779/fps-grants-deadline-extended-and-free-fire-safety-programs/blog/10705779/fpamps-grants-deadline-extended-and-free-fire-safety-programs This is the perfect opportunity to apply for the fire prevention initiatives and firefighter health and safety programs that your department needs help funding. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:04:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/blog/10705779/fps-grants-deadline-extended-and-free-fire-safety-programs/blog/10705779/fpamps-grants-deadline-extended-and-free-fire-safety-programs http://www.firehouse.com/news/10705734/detroit-fire-department-facing-more-budget-cuts/news/10705734/detroit-fire-department-facing-more-budget-cuts The plan calls for 10 percent pay cuts for all employees, including police and firefighters, when union contracts are renegotiated this summer. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:14:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10705734/detroit-fire-department-facing-more-budget-cuts/news/10705734/detroit-fire-department-facing-more-budget-cuts http://www.firehouse.com/news/10704654/dispute-erupts-between-md-dept-county-over-toner/news/10704654/dispute-erupts-between-md-dept-county-over-toner When the Glen Echo Fire Department's fax machine ran out of toner, volunteer Fire Chief Herbert Leusch was denied after asking the county-paid station commander to replace it. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10704654/dispute-erupts-between-md-dept-county-over-toner/news/10704654/dispute-erupts-between-md-dept-county-over-toner http://www.firehouse.com/news/10704572/rural-fire-sales-tax-pays-off-for-oklahoma-firefighters/news/10704572/rural-fire-sales-tax-pays-off-for-oklahoma-firefighters Out of the one percent tax collected for Garfield County, one-tenth goes to the 12 rural fire departments. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10704572/rural-fire-sales-tax-pays-off-for-oklahoma-firefighters/news/10704572/rural-fire-sales-tax-pays-off-for-oklahoma-firefighters http://www.firehouse.com/news/10703334/man-with-chest-pains-finds-ky-station-unattended/news/10703334/man-with-chest-pains-finds-ky-station-unattended Station 15 in Lexington had been "browned out" and the man had to wait for an ambulance. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10703334/man-with-chest-pains-finds-ky-station-unattended/news/10703334/man-with-chest-pains-finds-ky-station-unattended http://www.firehouse.com/news/10702982/deadline-extended-for-fire-prevention-and-safety-grants/news/10702982/deadline-extended-for-fire-prevention-and-safety-grants The deadline for submitting FY 2011 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant applications has been extended to May 4 at 5 p.m. ET. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:40:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10702982/deadline-extended-for-fire-prevention-and-safety-grants/news/10702982/deadline-extended-for-fire-prevention-and-safety-grants http://www.firehouse.com/news/10700567/councilman-lafd-ambulance-plan-not-even-a-band-aid/news/10700567/councilman-lafd-ambulance-plan-not-even-a-band-aid Councilman Mitchell Englander said that firefighters have told him the additional ambulances might not have any effect in improving response time. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10700567/councilman-lafd-ambulance-plan-not-even-a-band-aid/news/10700567/councilman-lafd-ambulance-plan-not-even-a-band-aid http://www.firehouse.com/news/10699864/fire-truck-ads-proposed-to-avoid-baltimore-closures/news/10699864/fire-truck-ads-proposed-to-avoid-baltimore-closures A Baltimore City councilman introduced a measure Monday night that would put advertisements on fire trucks to help save three fire companies. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:58:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10699864/fire-truck-ads-proposed-to-avoid-baltimore-closures/news/10699864/fire-truck-ads-proposed-to-avoid-baltimore-closures http://www.firehouse.com/news/10697161/study-regional-fire-authority-could-work-for-wash-city/news/10697161/study-regional-fire-authority-could-work-for-wash-city A new independent organization with increased taxing authority would sustain current fire services in urban Yakima, according to a study on the merger of Yakima, Union Gap and two fire districts Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:04:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10697161/study-regional-fire-authority-could-work-for-wash-city/news/10697161/study-regional-fire-authority-could-work-for-wash-city http://www.firehouse.com/news/10696401/round-18-of-afg-grants-awards-announced/news/10696401/round-18-of-afg-grants-awards-announced The primary goal of the AFG funds is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:30:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10696401/round-18-of-afg-grants-awards-announced/news/10696401/round-18-of-afg-grants-awards-announced http://www.firehouse.com/news/10689518/round-17-of-afg-grants-awards-announced/news/10689518/round-17-of-afg-grants-awards-announced The primary goal of the AFG funds is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:45:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10689518/round-17-of-afg-grants-awards-announced/news/10689518/round-17-of-afg-grants-awards-announced http://www.firehouse.com/news/10688387/push-on-to-restore-full-los-angeles-fd-funding/news/10688387/push-on-to-restore-full-los-angeles-fd-funding Los Angeles Fire Commission members pressed Tuesday for the full restoration of funding. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:50:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10688387/push-on-to-restore-full-los-angeles-fd-funding/news/10688387/push-on-to-restore-full-los-angeles-fd-funding http://www.firehouse.com/news/10687585/cuts-could-be-looming-for-virginia-firefighters/news/10687585/cuts-could-be-looming-for-virginia-firefighters A proposed shared services agreement between the Newport News and Hampton fire departments could in future years result in the departments eliminating firefighters. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10687585/cuts-could-be-looming-for-virginia-firefighters/news/10687585/cuts-could-be-looming-for-virginia-firefighters http://www.firehouse.com/news/10685969/round-16-afg-grant-awards-announced/news/10685969/round-16-afg-grant-awards-announced Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders to obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:59:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10685969/round-16-afg-grant-awards-announced/news/10685969/round-16-afg-grant-awards-announced