In June 2025, Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation allowing the mayor and fire chief to solicit private donations for the purchase of engines, ladder trucks, and ambulances.

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The Decatur (AL) City Council faced challenges over a proposed rezoning for the Flint Volunteer Fire Department to build a new station, raising concerns about transparency and neighborhood impact.

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The state of Florida recently awarded fire departments with $1.6 million for essential equipment to protect firefighters from dangerous chemicals and to enhance their emergency response capabilities.

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The Woodbine (IA) Fire Department turned to Weis for this quick-attack brush truck built on a Ford F-450 Super duty cab and chassis.

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The Amesbury Fire Department received a $24,060 grant from the Last Call Foundation to purchase 40 personal safety rope systems, addressing a significant equipment gap for firefighter safety.

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