Appropriations committee advances wildfire staffing, retirement and hazard-pay bills with amendments The Joint Appropriations Committee amended and approved a wildland fire suppression module appropriation (26LSO0310) that increased funding and added a regional manager, and it adopted two additional forestry bills on retirement portability (26LSO0301) and paid leave/hazard pay (26LSO0302) with a narrow recorded opposition on two votes.

Wyoming's Joint Appropriations Committee just took bold steps to enhance wildfire response, boosting funding and firefighter benefits—are we ready for the fire season?

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Nassau County Board Approves Firefighter Pay Increase and Budget Transfers Commissioners finalize budget transfers and agree to enhanced firefighter pay over three years.

Nassau County is taking bold steps to boost public safety with a new agreement that significantly increases firefighter pay and expands resources for the fire department.

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Kalispell City Council approves IAFF Local 547 collective bargaining agreement Council ratifies collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 547 to address staffing shortages.

Kalispell City Council just approved a groundbreaking agreement to boost firefighter pay and tackle the paramedic shortage, ensuring a safer community for all!

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