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Preparedness and FEMA Grants
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 The ongoing effort to support partners in state, local and tribal governments and non-profit organizations across the country to better prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies of all kinds included a grant announcement last week of more than $1.8 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grants. The funding will support training for police officers, fire fighters and medics, the purchase of equipment for first responders, and emergency communications during disasters.
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is the Department's primary funding mechanism for building and sustaining national preparedness capabilities to help strengthen homeland security.
Further information on preparedness grant programs is available at www.fema.gov/grants.
Source: DHS
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Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act included in FY10 Supplemental Spending Package
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 On Thursday, July 1st, the House approved an amendment to include the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 4899). The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act provides collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by states or local governments.
H.R. 4899 contains supplemental spending for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well a domestic spending package. The amended bill was approved by the House 239 - 182. The bill will now go to the Senate for consideration, where floor action is expected before the August recess.
Source: CFSI
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CFSI to Hold 8th Annual Silent Auction at Firehouse Expo in Baltimore
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CFSI will hold its 8th annual silent auction on July 24th at the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore. If you would like to attend the Expo you can still register on-line for free by clicking here and using the promotional code 171SFP.
The silent auction will be held on Saturday from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Winners must be present to claim their prize. CFSI has many exciting items this year including: - Round trip airfare
- Complimentary hotel stays
- Vacation packages
- Sports memorabilia from the NFL, MLB and NASCAR
- Full sets of turnout gear
- Educational resources for firefighters
- Fire memorabilia
All winning bids are tax deductible and support CFSI's mission to educate Congress on the needs of first responders.
Source: CFSI
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Security Pros Take the Bait
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Within one month of her online arrival, nearly 300 people connected with an attractive, flirtatious 25-year-old woman named Robin Sage through social networking sites. Her 'friends' included security specialists, military personnel and staff at intelligence agencies and defense contractors. Robin claimed to be a "cyber threat analyst" at the U.S. Navy's Network Warfare Command - and posted photos of herself, bikini clad in some, on her online profiles.
In an article on the Washington Times website, Shaun Waterman says Robin Sage did not exist. She was a made-up profile by security consultant Thomas Ryan. In what he called an 'independent 'red team' exercise, he created her in an effort to expose weaknesses in the nation's defense and intelligence communities.
"It is not the first time 'white-hat' hackers have carried out such a social-engineering experiment, but military and intelligence security specialists told The Washington Times the exercise reveals important vulnerabilities in the use of social networking by people in the national security field," says the article.
Of her various connections in national security circles, some inadvertently exposed personal data to her about their homes and families. Others invited her to dinner or invited her to apply for jobs.
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Source: Disaster Resource Guide
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Washington Times Publishes Opinion Article by NVFC Chairman
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On July 13, the Washington Times published an opinion article by National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg regarding the right of career firefighters to volunteer during off-duty hours. View the article on the Times web site.
Source: NVFC
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Award of Excellence Nomination Period Ending August 6
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The opportunity to nominate an outstanding Fire Corps program for the 2010 Fire Corps Award of Excellence is coming to an end! The award, which is sponsored by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) and Fire Protection Publications, honors a Fire Corps program whose remarkable achievements in the fire and emergency services and the community exemplify outstanding performance. Nominations must be received by the Fire Corps national office no later than Friday, August 6, 2010.
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Source: NVFC
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| The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatalities:
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Name: Posey Dillon
Rank: Fire Chief
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 20+
Date of Incident: 07/26/2010
Time of Incident: 1630hrs
Date of Death: 07/26/2010
Name: William Daniel "Danny" Altice
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 67
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 47
Date of Incident: 07/26/2010
Time of Incident: 1630hrs
Date of Death: 07/26/2010
Fire Department: Rocky Mount Fire Department #1
Address: 1250 N. Main ST, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Fire Department Chief: Pending
Incident Description: While responding to a residential structure fire, Fire Chief Dillon and Firefighter Altice were both killed when their fire department apparatus was struck by an SUV at an intersection. The fire truck rolled several times and came to a final resting position on top of another car. The cab of the apparatus was heavily damaged; neither occupant was reported to be wearing seat belts. One of the civilian motor vehicle operators suffered non life-threatening injuries and the other was uninjured in the incident.
Investigation into the accident continues by local and State authorities.
Incident Location: Apparatus collision: Old Franklin Turnpike and Market Pl DR, Rocky Mount, VA.House fire: Lakeview Dr, Penhook, VA
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Fire Chief Posey Dillon and Firefighter and past Fire Chief William Daniel "Danny" Altice at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: David Sullivan
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 70
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 20+
Date of Incident: 07/24/2010
Time of Incident: 1500hrs
Date of Death: 07/25/2010
Fire Department: Otis Fire Department
Address: PO Box 157, 15 South Main Road, Otis, MA 01253
Fire Department Chief: Sandy Pinkham
Incident Description: Firefighter Sullivan worked at the scene of a structure fire on July 24th at approximately 1500hrs, clearing the scene and returning home several hours later. The following day near his home, Sullivan complained to others that he was not feeling well and retired to his residence where he was later discovered having passed away from a cause still to be determined.
Incident Location: 1304 New Boston Road, Tolland, MA
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to David Sullivan at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Steven Velasquez
Rank: Lieutenant
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 16+
Date of Incident: 07/24/2010
Time of Incident: 1553hrs
Date of Death: 07/24/2010
Name: Michel Baik
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 2
Date of Incident: 07/24/2010
Time of Incident: 1553hrs
Date of Death: 07/24/2010
Fire Department: Bridgeport Fire Department
Address: 30 Congress ST, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Fire Department Chief: Brian Rooney
Incident Description: Lieutenant Velasquez and Firefighter Baik were operating on the third floor of a burning residential structure performing search and rescue and ventilating the house when they became caught and trapped. After "mayday" calls were made, the two firefighters were recovered within a matter of minutes by the fire department's rapid intervention team and CPR was administered at the scene. Both firefighters died from injuries sustained in the incident. Lieutenant Velasquez was pronounced dead at St. Vincent's Medical Center and Firefighter Baik was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal's office. Officials suspect the fire broke out in a second floor apartment. Three other firefighters were taken to the hospital. One had a broken ankle and the other two were treated for heat exhaustion.
Incident Location: 41 Elmwood Avenue
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Lieutenant Steven Velasquez and Firefighter Michel Baik at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Richard L. Springman
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 6
Date of Incident: 07/14/2010
Time of Incident: 1545hrs
Date of Death: 07/14/2010
Fire Department: Trout Run Volunteer Fire Company
Address: 241 State RTE 14, Trout Run, PA 17771
Fire Department Chief: Robert Whitford
Incident Description: Firefighter Springman was responding in his personal vehicle to a fatal two-vehicle collision on Route 15 when his truck reportedly struck a guardrail and crashed. Firefighter Springman was ejected from his vehicle and passed away from injuries sustained in the accident.
Incident Location: US Hwy 15 @ Powys Curve in Lewis Township, PA.
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Richard L. Springman at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
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