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Hot Sheet (pdf)
Updated 4/12/10: Contains a brief discussion of the most prominent issues and a list of talking points that you can use when discussing these issues with federal legislators.
Issues Discussion (pdf) 
Updated 4/12/10: Detailed information on the most prominent legislative issues for the fire service, including how you can help.
Advocacy Letter Templates
(MS Word files)
Broadband for First Responders Act
To Senator
To Representative
Details: Communications
Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act
Details: Fire Prevention
Volunteer Firefighter Fairness Act
Details: Volunteer & Combination
Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Personnel Job Protection Act
Details: Volunteer & Combination
How to develop a Political Action Plan (pdf)
A guide to help fire chiefs develop political action plans for their departments. Provides step-by-step instructions on how to communicate your message to elected officials, influential civic and business leaders, and the general public. | 
