NY Senator Calls For Support Of FIRE Act

Editors Note: We have republished a section Harvey Eisner's August Firehouse Magazine editorial on Firehouse.com to help get as many signatures as possible. While this program was created by a New York Senator, we encourage all firefighters to take part, so show the importance of the FIRE Act.

The latest battle on Capitol Hill is taking shape and for a good cause: to fund the fire service. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) has proposed a petition to enlist signatures of every firefighter in New York State to counter the administration from cutting the FIRE Act grant program, and it is hoped that a grassroots effort will take hold across the country.

Please download the petition in the PDF format, sign it and return to:

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer

313 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

• Senator Schumer's Petition (PDF)
• Senator Schumer's Press Release (PDF)
• Fire Politics: Misinformed Critics Threaten Future of FIRE Act Grants