VIDEO: The Greeley Fire Department is in mourning for a veteran firefighter who died after a traffic collision. The firefighter, identified as Steven Michael Kuzik, was on his way to work when the crash happened. Police officers rushed to the crash at 6:31 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of 14th Avenue and 5th Street on a report of a traffic accident involving a motorcycle, driven by Kuzik, and an SUV, possibly a Suburban.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CBS Denver

Former Montgomery firefighter Kenneth Bolling wants his day in court. The longtime fire employee — along with former firefighters Ted Clark and Kyle Blake — are suing the city of Montgomery. The former MF/R employees are bringing three separate cases related what they say were forced resignations for several issues, including discrimination, wrongful termination, breach of contract and due-process violations.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Montgomery Advertiser

VIDEO: The city of Sacramento is looking to add a small fleet of bicycle medics to their toolbox. “They found it to be a great little tool to quickly maneuver around downtown as opposed to a large vehicle when you're trying to navigate large crowds,” said Captain Keith Wade, Sacramento Fire Dept. Trucks and engines are not always the best tool for the job, especially in large crowds.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOVR-TV CBS 13 Sacramento

Decatur Fire Chief Mike Richardson has asked the county to look at a more equitable funding formula for local fire departments. During Monday’s workshop, Richardson shared with the Decatur City Council a presentation on fire department funding and the challenges faced by departments in areas where the population is growing.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Wise County Messenger

Mayor Greg Fischer's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include steep cuts to public safety, but the cuts will not be as severe as what Fischer hinted at earlier this year. The proposed fiscal year 2020 budget unveiled by Fischer on Thursday calls for about $9.6 million in cuts to public safety and the elimination of 81 public safety positions.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Louisville Courier Journal