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Legal News and Information
With an Influence on Emergency Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 6, 2000
CONTACT: Jim Courtney 202-224-3190
ROTH ANNOUNCES BILL TO TAKE FIRE SERVICES INTO THE 21ST CENTURY
WASHINGTON -- Senator William V. Roth, Jr. (R-DE), Chairman of the
Congressional Fire Services Caucus, today announced his sponsorship of
legislation that will help train and equip firefighters and emergency
services personnel for the challenges of the new millennium.
Sen. Roth's 21st Century Fire and Emergency Services Act of 2000
allocates $100 million for the Fire Services. It includes:
$10 million to fully fund the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program
(VFAP).
VFAP helps small community departments purchase needed equipment,
develop water
supplies and conduct fire prevention programs.
$10 million for burn prevention, research and treatment
programs.
Firefighters are among the 1.2 million people who suffer burn injuries
each
year.
$80 million for a Fire Competitive Grant Program. Grants could
be used
for firefighter training and development programs, wellness programs,
computer
purchases and upgrades, fire station modifications, and equipment
purchases.
"Fire and rescue crews are the first on the scene of a disaster, and
often the last to leave," Roth said. "We owe these dedicated individuals more
than just our thanks. We need to help these departments meet the challenges
of the 21st century head-on."
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