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DeLorme inReach Two-Way Satellite Communicator Now Connects With Apple Products

Tue, May 22, 2012

DeLorme, an innovation leader in navigation technology, today announced that its award-winning inReach™ is now compatible with iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® touch. This innovation makes it possible for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to access an array of two-way satellite communications capabilities with the inReach and the DeLorme Earthmate App.
 

Pelican Products Receives Presidential E Award for Exports

Mon, May 21, 2012

Yesterday, Pelican Products was awarded the Presidential "E" Award for Exports by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary, John Bryson, at the White House in Washington, D.C. The "E" Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

CFSI Update USFA Reuthorization and Spending Bill

Sun, May 20, 2012

On May 16th, the House Appropriations Committee approved by voice-vote the Fiscal Year 2013 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (bill number pending). The spending measure provides $39.1 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Mutualink Names Tom Ridge to Advisory Board

Thu, May 17, 2012

Mutualink, Inc., a Connecticut-based company specializing in advanced interoperable communications solutions for public safety and emergency management personnel, has named Tom Ridge, the first secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and 43rd governor of Pennsylvania, to its advisory board, the company announced today.

Congressman Rothman Helps Secure Full Funding and Increased Flexibility for Firefighter Assistance Grants

Thu, May 17, 2012

Congressman Steve Rothman (NJ-9), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after approval by the House Appropriations Committee of the upcoming fiscal year’s Homeland Security budget.

Axiom has History on its Side

Tue, May 8, 2012

Axiom, a branding and creative communications agency specializing in the oil and gas industry, recently moved its Houston headquarters into an early 20th century fire station that first opened its doors not long after Spindletop gushed the birth of the energy industry.

USFA Job Opportunity: Facility Operations Specialist Sought

Thu, May 3, 2012

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) is looking for a Facility Operations Specialist.

Company/Association News

Tue, May 1, 2012

ACTION TRAINING SYSTEMS (ATS) was awarded two Telly Awards® for work on its "Emergency Medical Responder" training series.

IAFC Seeks Nominations for Fire Service Award Programs

Tue, May 1, 2012

he International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has a number of award programs with simple nomination processes to make it easy to get the recognition you and your firefighters deserve.

Office of Health Affairs Releases Handbook

Mon, Apr 30, 2012

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the DHS Office of Health Affairs (OHA), has released a handbook for physician medical directors of local departments and agencies who are involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response.

MedicAlert Foundation and CFSI Honors Fire Departments

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the MedicAlert Foundation recognized the innovation and leadership of three fire departments with the Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award at the 24th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner tonight at the Washington Hilton. The honorees were the Mesa (AZ) Fire and Medical Department, Selden (NY) Fire Department and Center Point (AL) Fire District.

C4I Launches New Deployable AMICS Product

Tue, Apr 24, 2012

C4i recently released the latest product in its SwitchplusIP® communications suite. The Advanced Multi-Interface Interoperable Communications Systems (AMICS) was showcased at the DEFEXPO 2012 conference in New Delhi.

Grant Awarded to Detroit Fire After Premiere of Documentary Film

Mon, Apr 23, 2012

Momentous Insurance Brokerage is partnering with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company to donate $25,000 to the Detroit Fire Department. The grant will fund basic firefighting equipment for their 1,450 members including axes and pry bars.

Firefighters Escape Burning House After Radio Fails

Sat, Apr 21, 2012

A faulty hand-held radio may have nearly cost four East Cleveland firefighters their lives.

Fire Service-Based EMS Programs to be Honored at National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner

Sat, Apr 21, 2012

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CSFI), a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy institute, will host its 24th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner on April 26 at the Washington Hilton.

Brockton Fire Department Awarded 2012 Jensen Grant

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

IAFC Testifies Before Congress on Medical Countermeasures

Tue, Apr 17, 2012

Today, Chief Al Gillespie, IAFC president and chairman of the board, testified before members of Congress urging the U.S. government to take action in including first responders and their families in medical countermeasures required in the event of a pandemic or biological attack.

Casey Grant Named Fellow by the Institution of Fire Engineers

Mon, Apr 16, 2012

The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), United States of America Branch, has recognized Casey Grant, P.E., of the Fire Protection Research Foundation (Foundation) with the grade of “Fellow in the Institution,” which is the highest level of membership given by IFE. The grade of Fellow also represents one of the top degrees of authority within the fire engineering community. The Foundation is the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

NFA Adopts New Identification System

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in the process of eliminating the use of the Social Security Number when applying for FEMA training.

Supporting Firefighters For Safer Communities

Thu, Apr 5, 2012

Fireman's Fund continues a grant program to support firefighters for safer communities.  Since 2004, more than $29 million has been awarded in grants to more than 1,800 fire departments across the U.S.

Application Period Now Open for FY 2011 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants

Wed, Apr 4, 2012

FEMA has opened the application period for the FY 2011 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants. Applications are due April 27.

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