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NJ Congressman Introduces Bill to Extend Narrowband Deadline for First Responders
Wed, Feb 8, 2012
Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has filed legislation, H.R. 3430, to extend a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) deadline for upgrading first responders’ communications equipment for two years, from January 1, 2013 to January 1, 2015. |
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Less Than Two Weeks Left to Submit Nomination for National Junior Firefighter Program Awards
Fri, Feb 3, 2012
The deadline for submitting a nomination for the National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) Junior Firefighter of the Year and Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Awards is Wednesday, February 15. |
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Registration for the Vision 20/20 Models in Fire Prevention Symposium 2012 is now open
Fri, Feb 3, 2012
Vision 20/20 is announcing open registration for the second Models in Fire Prevention Symposium 2012 which will be held on May 4-6 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. |
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Rothman Introduces Bill to Extend Narrowband Deadline for First Responders
Fri, Feb 3, 2012
Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has filed legislation, H.R. 3430, to extend a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) deadline for upgrading First Responders’ communications equipment for two years, from January 1, 2013 to January 1, 2015 |
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IN Residents Urged to Register for 2012 Great Central U.S. Shakeout
Wed, Feb 1, 2012
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging all Indiana residents to register and participate in the 2012 Great Central United States ShakeOut February 7. |
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New Edition of Hydrogen Sulfide Safety DVD Released
Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Emergency Film Group has released a new edition of its award winning training film “Hydrogen Sulfide,” which has important information for emergency personnel who may respond to an incident involving this poison gas. |
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NG9-1-1 Institute Announces Open Nominations to Honor the Heroes and Leaders of 9-1-1
Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Nominations are now being accepted to for the 2012 9-1-1 Honor Awards to honor heroes and leaders in 9-1-1. |
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APCO International Receives Motorola Solutions Foundation Public Safety Grant for Second Year
Mon, Jan 30, 2012
APCO International has received a $50,000 grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation to enable qualified association members with continuing education and training opportunities. |
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PGT Completes Radiation Sensor Testing on LDUUV
Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Princeton Gamma-Tech Instruments, Inc. completes radiation sensor testing on the Boeing Echo Ranger Large Displacement Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (LDUUV). |
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New Mitigation Planning Resources for Hazard Mitigation Assistance
Fri, Jan 27, 2012
Mitigaiton Planning and Hazard Mitigation Assistance would like to announce the availability of two mitigation planning resources. |
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Siemens Gifts Worcester Polytechnic Institute for Fire Protection Lab Renovation
Fri, Jan 27, 2012
Siemens Building Technologies Division announced today that it has given Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) $100,000 to support the construction of the school’s Fire Protection Engineering Lab. |
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USFA: SAFER Grants Application Period Opens January 30
Thu, Jan 26, 2012
The FY 2011 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants application period will open on Monday, January 30, 2012 and run until Friday, February 24, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. EST. |
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Ivy Tech Community College Awards Joseph E. Rood, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Wed, Jan 25, 2012
Ivy Tech Community College - Southwest students Angela Webb and Shannon Nowlan have been awarded the annual Joseph E. Rood, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. |
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5.11 Tactical presents donation to FDNY Foundation
Tue, Jan 24, 2012
FDNY Commissioner and Chief of Department Salvatore J. Cassano and the FDNY’s Emergency Medical Service Command Chief Abdo Nahmod will receive a donation from 5.11 Tactical to the FDNY Foundations on Tuesday, January 24 at 2:00pm. |
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2011 Earthquake Drill to Receive National Award
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
The 2011 Great Central U.S. Shakeout will receive a national award on Thursday in Washington, D.C. |
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Globe Manufacturing Joins Forces with "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
It's not every day that a New Hampshire manufacturer gets asked by a network television for their help, but when Globe Manufacturing Company heard from ABC's long-running series, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they didn't hesitate for a minute. Whatever was needed, count Globe in. |
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NFPA Awards Grant to KS HazMat Response Team
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
The National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Safety Educational Memorial Fund Committee selected the Salina Fire Department HazMat Response Team from Salina, Kansas, as the recipient of the 2012 Warren E. Isman Educational Grant. |
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FY 2011 SAFER Grants Application Period to Open Soon
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
The FY 2011 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants application period will open soon. |
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OK Firefighters Rally to Help Brother
Sun, Jan 8, 2012
A pancake breakfast fundraiser was held on Saturday morning by Tulsa Firefighters to help Claremore firefighter, Brandon McClain, and his family who lost everything in a house fire on Dec. 27. |
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MedicAlert Foundation and CFSI Launch 2012 Excellence Awards
Thu, Jan 5, 2012
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and MedicAlert Foundation announce the 2nd Annual Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards program. |
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Additional SAFER Get Ready Guides Now Available
Wed, Jan 4, 2012
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) application period will be opening soon. |
NJ Congressman Introduces Bill to Extend Narrowband Deadline for First Responders
February 8, 2012
Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has filed legislation, H.R. 3430, t...
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