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DHS Posts Program Guidance for SAFER Grants

The Program Guidance document for the FY2009 SAFER Grants provides a wealth of information on the SAFER program including the implementation of recent legislative changes and program priorities.

Captain's Corner: Three Questions

Michael Hennigan discusses three questions he puts to every firefighter or fire officer who is considering seeking promotion.

Application Period for SAFER Grants Announced

Beginning November 16, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Department of Homeland Security  will begin accepting applications for FY2009 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services Grants.

Mesa (AZ) Fire Department Volunteer Corps Wins Fire Corps Award of Excellence

Fire Corps awarded the 2009 Award of Excellence to the Mesa (AZ) Fire Department Volunteer Corps. Sponsored by the International Fire Service Training Association, the Fire Corps Award of Excellence honors a Fire Corps program whose remarkable achievements in the fire and emergency services and the community exemplify outstanding performance.

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Cause of fatal fire may go unsolved: Blaze started on porch, where tenants smoked (Nov 18, 2009)
Nov. 18--CONCORD, N.H. -- Although an official in the state fire marshal's office is certain where the fire started, the cause of the fire that took the life of 20-year-old Charles "Chaz" Hewitt may never be determined.
City rescues firefighter program (Nov 18, 2009)
Nov. 18--TRACY -- A century-old reserve firefighter program was rescued from going up in smoke Tuesday when the City Council decided to reduce the workers' pay to minimum wage to keep the program running.
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DHS Posts Program Guidance for SAFER Grants (Nov 6, 2009)

The Program Guidance document for the FY2009 SAFER Grants provides a wealth of information on the SAFER program including the implementation of recent legislative changes and program priorities.

Application Period for SAFER Grants Announced (Nov 2, 2009)

Beginning November 16, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Department of Homeland Security  will begin accepting applications for FY2009 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services Grants.

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