Grants

Axiom has History on its Side

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:20:00 GMT

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, 03 May 2012 15:21:00 GMT

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

Company/Association News

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:47:00 GMT

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, 01 May 2012 20:32:00 GMT

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, 30 Apr 2012 23:09:00 GMT

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

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:54:00 GMT

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, 24 Apr 2012 23:43:00 GMT

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, 23 Apr 2012 13:41:00 GMT

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, 21 Apr 2012 12:34:00 GMT

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, 21 Apr 2012 11:22:00 GMT

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

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:18:00 GMT

IAFC Testifies Before Congress on Medical Countermeasures

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:26:00 GMT

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

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:33:00 GMT

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, 12 Apr 2012 14:04:00 GMT

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, 05 Apr 2012 21:52:00 GMT

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, 04 Apr 2012 14:34:00 GMT

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

Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Application Period Opening Soon

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:34:00 GMT

The application period for Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants is April 2-27, 2012.

Fireman's Fund Awards $1 Million in Grants to MO Fire Departments

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:01:00 GMT

The St. Louis Fire Department was joined yesterday by two insurance companies and the Director of the Missouri Department of Insurance to announce a $36,949 grant that will make St. Louis firefighters safer and celebrate a milestone.

Tickets Available for 24th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars Program

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:53:00 GMT

On April 25-26, 2012, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) will host the 24th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars in Washington, D.C.

CA State Traffic Safety Grant Funds EMS Data System

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:03:00 GMT

California's emergency medical services system got a boost this month with the announcement that the California Office of Traffic Safety has extended its financial support for a statewide data system that collects and analyzes information about EMS performance.