Michael Kirby

Michael Kirby has worked since 2008 for a credentialed news bureau on Capitol Hill that provides digital video and information services to news organizations across the web. Kirby graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2007 with a BA in philosophy, minoring in history. He is interested in many legislative topics, and always has an eye on public safety-related news because he grew up around the firehouse.

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Senate passes Fire Grants and Safety Act, bill moves to House
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Urgency drives Congress to act before program expires
DHS secretary joins Fla. firefighters to discuss SAFER grant program
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Secretary Chad Wolf visited Jacksonville (Florida) Fire and Rescue to reinforce that the grant funds can be used to retain or rehire firefighters
FireRescue1 Asks Congress: Rep. Mike Bost
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Rep. Bost shares his priorities for the Congressional Fire Services Caucus in 2020
U.S. House of Representatives reauthorizes AFG/SAFER
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Congress has weeks to act before statute authorizing fire grant programs expires