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Mindy Schauer,/Orange County Register/SCNG
“If those workers put themselves out on the line, then it is only fair that we take care of those workers as well,” bill sponsor Rep. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, CA, said. In addition to streamlining approval of qualifying events for the Public Safety Officers Benefits program, the proposed bill would extend the 24-hour cutoff for heart attacks and strokes to be covered up to 72 hours after their firefighting work.
The proposed bill to streamline the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program will extend stoke and heart attack periods to 72 hours and require less efforts from the families ...
July 24, 2026
Dave Killen/The Oregonian/OregonLive
The proposal for injured federal first responders, including firefighters, would mean they would continue to earn the enhanced retirement credit associated with the previous job if they move to a new position.
July 24, 2026
Spokane Fire Department
The Spokane Council voted 6-1 to approve another $200,000 to fight the lawsuit brought by firefighters who were fired over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This brings the city's costs to $885,000 to defend the lawsuit.
July 24, 2026
Susie nicol/Firehouse
The U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control is set for Sept. 15.
July 23, 2026
Discussion on Hazing Discipline in St. Lucie County, FL, May be Coming
July 23, 2026
Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun/TNS
New Baltimore County battalion chiefs push a command vehicle into the Dundalk fire station.
July 23, 2026
Albemarle County, VA, Program Aims to Help Responders, Others with Housing Costs
July 22, 2026
City Absorbs Eldridge, IA, Volunteer Fire Company
July 21, 2026
Dave Hernandez/tns
Last year, New Jersey dodged a bullet when a major wildfire hit.
July 21, 2026

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