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FEMA responder fund program accepting applications Thu, Apr 26, 2007 The Federal Emergency Management Agency 2007 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program is now accepting applications via the Web. The application period is open until May 29.
Time running out on AFG application period Wed, Apr 25, 2007 The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program office is reminding fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical organizations that the FY2007 fire grant application period ends on May 4, 2007.
Department of Homeland Security awards fire funds Tue, Apr 24, 2007 Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the first round of Fiscal Year 2006 Fire Prevention and Safety grants, awarding 52 grants totaling almost $4 million to fire departments and fire prevention organizations throughout the U.S.
IAFCF Accepting Applications for 2007 Fire Service Scholarships Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Fire-service professionals who want to further their professional education may now apply for educational scholarships with the International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation.
Tribute to Chief Hugh A. Pike Thu, Apr 12, 2007 On April 5, 2007, the fire service lost an icon: Hugh Pike worked to bring military (all branches) fire service into compliance with the National Fire Protection Association standards, making the job more professional and safer for all of us and our constituents.
APCO Supports Push to Locate Cell Phones Easier Wed, Apr 11, 2007 Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International released a statement supporting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin's call to tighten requirements on how location accuracy from wireless phones is measured.
Garry Briese Receives Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award Tue, Apr 3, 2007 Former head of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Garry Briese awarded the Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award at the 19th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, D.C.
New Grant Program for Fire Departments Announced Tue, Apr 3, 2007 National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company announced a new grant program to provide departments with thermal imaging cameras and other needed equipment.
DHS Provides Over $490 Million to U.S. Firefighters Mon, Apr 2, 2007 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the start of the fiscal year 2007 application period for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program on March 29.
APCO, IJIS Partners for Public Safety Information Exchange Thu, Mar 29, 2007 The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has reaffirmed its partnership with IJIS Institute, a not-for-profit organization established by the Department of Justice.
USFA Announces 2006 Outstanding Research Award Winners Thu, Mar 29, 2007 U.S. Fire Administration announced fire service executives who will receive the National Fire Academy's 2006 Annual Outstanding Research Awards, to be presented at the Executive Fire Officer Symposium on April 13-15.
NFFF Launches Whistle-Stop Tour Wed, Mar 28, 2007 On March 29, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will gather members of the fire service, surviving family members of fallen firefighters, and members of Congress to announce "America's Fire Heroes Whistlestop Tour."
Application Period for FY 2007 Assistance To Firefighters Grants Starting Wed, Mar 28, 2007 The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Grants and Training will accept applications from March 29, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) through May 4, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
NVFC Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Wed, Mar 21, 2007 Cherryville (NC) Fire Chief Jeff Cash of the National Volunteer Fire Council testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, strongly supporting the volunteer-driven Fire Corps program.
PETA lauds firefighters for animal rescues Tue, Mar 13, 2007 During the past year, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has recognized several firefighters who went to great lengths to rescue animals with its "Compassionate Firefighter" Awards.
NFA Alumni Association Passes 19,000 Members Thu, Mar 8, 2007 The National Fire Academy Alumni Association, created to help increase fire service educational opportunities around the nation, has surpassed the 19,000 member mark as of March 1, 2007.
APCO releases training standards for Communications Training Officers Wed, Feb 28, 2007 The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has released the Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Training Officers (CTO), now available online.
APCO applauds Virginia legislation Fri, Feb 23, 2007 The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International today applauded the Virginia General Assembly's passage of legislation requiring phone providers to upgrade to enhanced 911 information.
New York department wins haz-mat grant Fri, Feb 16, 2007 National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Fire Safety Educational Memorial Fund Committee has selected the hazard materials team from the Watertown Fire Department, New York as the recipient of the 2007 Warren E. Isman Grant.
Bush budget to cut responder grants; Congress considers campus fire safety bill Wed, Feb 14, 2007 Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) reports that proposed budget would cut first responder grants by $1 billion dollars; legislation in Congress would require colleges and universities to prepare fire safety reports for the public.
U.S. fire chiefs visit Israel Thu, Feb 8, 2007 Fire chiefs from across the country are in Israel this week as part of a critical homeland security mission to the region, an effort coordinated by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.