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FAMA/FEMSA GAC 2011 Hill Day: Save the Date
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The FAMA/FEMSA GAC 2011 Hill Day will be held on April 6-7, 2011 in Washington D.C. in conjunction with the CFSI Annual National Fire & Emergency Services Dinner & Seminars.
Hill Day activity will begin on the morning of Wednesday, April 6th starting with an orientation session at the Washington Hilton hotel. For the remainder of the 6th and the morning of Thursday April 7th, the FAMA and FEMSA members will be organizing in teams who then will visit key congressional offices of both the House and Senate.
This year Hill Day takes on an added importance as the 112th congress begins its work on the federal budget. Details of the Hill Day program will be forthcoming.
Please contact Dave Gatton, FAMA/FEMSA GAC Senior Advisor, email dgatton@dinitiatives.com or call (202) 957-6530 for any immediate questions.
Source: FAMA/FEMSA GAC
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It's Not Too Late!
Fiscal Year 2010 Fire Prevention & Safety Grants | | 
There is still time to submit an application for the Department of Homeland Security, FY2010 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants! Applications for these grants must be received by Feb. 4, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Fire Prevention and Safety Grants are competitive. Projects can include arson prevention, sprinkler awareness, smoke alarm installation, burn prevention and fire prevention public education.
Grant writing technical assistance is available, including an online tutorial at www.firegrantsupport.com. The tutorial provides valuable grant information. It will also walk you through the preparation and submittal of competitive applications. In addition, the applicant tutorial will provide an overview of the funding priorities and evaluation criteria.
Applicants who have questions regarding the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants opportunity should call the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or send an e-mail to firegrants@dhs.gov. During the application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, but is prepared to revise hours of operation based on volume, demand and holidays.
The AFG Program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate in coordination with the U.S. Fire Administration.
FY2010 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Program Guidance - visit www.firegrantsupport.com/docs/FY2010_FPSGuidance.pdf.
FY2010 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants FAQs - visit www.firegrantsupport.com/content/html/fps/FAQs10.aspx.
Source: DHS
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| CFSI and the MedicAlert Foundation Launch New Awards Program | | 
(Washington, DC) The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the MedicAlert Foundation have announced the establishment of a new awards program to recognize fire departments from across the country for outstanding achievements in EMS services. The Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards Program will honor volunteer, career and combination departments that have established innovative and highly effective best practices in emergency medical services. Departments selected for their achievements will be honored at the annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, hosted by CFSI.
Fire Service-Based EMS plays a critical and time-sensitive role in the continuum of emergency medical services in this nation. Patient survival, to a large extent, is determined by the level and quality of care provided by fire department personnel. They are often the first on the scene and are trained and equipped to perform their duties under the most extreme conditions. The Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards Program will recognize fire departments that have implemented best practices in EMS. Through this effort, CFSI and the MedicAlert Foundation will seek to identify and promote best practices in Fire Service Emergency Medical Services that can serve as a model to help all fire departments seeking to enhance their own emergency medical services.
"Across this country, we are hearing of outstanding practices fire departments have implemented to enhance emergency medical care, leading to higher survival rates for the victims and greater safety for our responders," said CFSI President Bill Jenaway. "We want to draw national attention to these efforts to encourage other departments to enhance their own practices; hence this new program. We thank the MedicAlert Foundation for their support of this initiative. They have an outstanding tradition of making positive contributions to public safety.'
"MedicAlert Foundation is proud to support this awards program in partnership with CFSI. Every day in communities across the country, fire personnel are there for all of us in times of need. We are equally proud that every day the MedicAlert Foundation is helping fire personnel and other first responders protect all of us too" said Andrew B. Wigglesworth, President and CEO of MedicAlert Foundation. "The adaptation of evidence-based treatment plans, technology and best practices is the foundation of effective EMS care. The agencies that empower their EMS providers to improve on this foundation will lead the way in patient care and provider safety. We are proud to sponsor this award to recognize the leaders in fire service-based EMS care."
Applications for the awards program will be accepted from January 22nd to March 15th. A selection committee comprised of representatives from the International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Association of Fire Fighters, National Fire Protection Association, National Volunteer Fire Council and the Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates will review the applications and select at least one recipient each from a volunteer, combination and career department for the awards. The first awards presentation will take place April 7th at the 23rd Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner, sponsored by the Congressional Fire Services Institute.
Applications and information about the Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Honor are available at www.cfsi.org/awards/awards_ems.cfm and www.medicalert.org/award
Source: CFSI
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Fire Prevention Award Nomination Period Closes Feb. 1
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Don't miss out on your chance to nominate an outstanding volunteer firefighter in your department for a prestigious national award!
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Source: NVFC
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U.S. Scores Poorly on New Global Disaster Recovery Index
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A barometer that measures IT managers' confidence in backup operations shows that small U.S. companies lag behind their global competitors.
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Source: Disaster Resource Guide
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International Search and Rescue Standards Established Two Decades Ago
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The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) saw its efforts rewarded with excellent earthquake rescue coordination in Haiti.
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Source: Disaster Resource Guide
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatalities:
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Name: Mark G. Falkenhan
Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 16+
Date of Incident: 01/19/2011
Time of Incident: 1818hrs
Date of Death: 01/19/2011
Fire Department: Baltimore County Fire Department - Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company
Address: 700 E Joppa RD, Towson, MD 21093
Fire Department Chief: John Hohman
Fire Department Website: http://www.LVFC.com
Incident Description: Firefighter Falkenhan died from injuries sustained when he became caught and trapped by rapidly progressing fire conditions in a multi-story residential apartment building.
Firefighter Falkenhan called a mayday about 20 minutes into the call. He was on the third floor, searching for fire victims. His partner was able to escape through a window on the third floor. Firefighters found Falkenhan near the balcony and delivered him to paramedics, who administered advanced life support measures and transported him to St. Joseph Medical Center.
Fire crews rescued two civilians who critically injured. An adult female was transported to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center, and an adult male was transported to Sinai Hospital.
The fire was contained by firefighters to a single garden-apartment building. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities.
Incident Location: Dowling Circle, Towson Crossing apartments.
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Mark G. Falkenhan at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Harold Frey
Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic
Age: 46
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 3
Date of Incident: 01/16/2011
Time of Incident: 1100hrs
Date of Death: 01/16/2011
Fire Department: Sandown Fire and Rescue Department
Address: 316 Main ST, Sandown, NH 03873
Fire Department Chief: Wilfred Tapley
Incident Description: Firefighter Frey passed away from an apparent heart attack while participating in an ice rescue training exercise.
Incident Location: Fremont Road and Philips Road, Sandown, NH.
Funeral Arrangements: Calling hours, 01/20/2011 from 4-8pm, Peabody Funeral Home, 15 Birch ST, Dairy, NH. An interment service is open to the public and will be held on 01/21/2011, 1100am, at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH. The Sea of Blue and Honor Guards will form at 1000hrs at the cemetery.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Firefighter/Paramedic Harold Frey to the Sandown Volunteer Fireman's Association, PO Box 1756, Sandown, NH 03873.
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter/Paramedic Harold Frey at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Jim Duane Niles
Rank: Fire Captain
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 18
Date of Incident: 01/13/2011
Time of Incident: 1224hrs
Date of Death: 01/13/2011
Fire Department: Downs Fire Department
Address: 715 E RAILROAD, Downs, KS 67437
Fire Department Chief: Kail Schoen
Incident Description: Captain Niles became ill while working at the scene of a garage fire and was transported to the hospital where he passed away from a reported cardiac related injury.
Incident Location: Pending
Funeral Arrangements: Tuesday, 10 a.m. at United Methodist Church, Morgan & Blunt Street, Downs, Kansas.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: A memorial fund has been established to the Downs Fire Department. Memorials may be sent or dropped off at the Domoney Funeral Home, 817 Morgan Ave., Downs, KS 67437.
Tribute is being paid to Fire Captain Jim Duane Niles at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: William Henry Quick
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: Pending
Date of Incident: 09/11/2001
Time of Incident: 0848hrs
Date of Death: 01/18/2011
Fire Department: Fire Department City of New York
Address: 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Fire Department Chief: Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano
Incident Description: Firefighter Quick passed away from injuries sustained as a result of his response to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11th, 2001.
Incident Location: World Trade Center, New York City, NY.
Funeral Arrangements: A funeral mass was held on Tuesday (01/18) at St. Ignatius Martyr RC Church. Visitation, Macken Mortuary, Island Park Chapel, 3930 Long Beach Road, Thursday & Friday (01/20-21), 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
Interment, Saturday (01/22 @ 11:15 am), St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. (mackenmortuary.com)
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter William Henry Quick at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Patrick Hannon
Rank: Lieutenant
Age: 51
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 22
Date of Incident: 01/15/2011
Time of Incident: 0700hrs
Date of Death: 01/15/2011
Fire Department: Chicago Fire Department
Address: 10 W 35th ST, Floor 14, Chicago, IL 60616
Fire Department Chief: Fire Commissioner Robert S. Hoff
Incident Description: Lieutenant Hannon was found unconscious and unresponsive in his bed at fire company quarters. Hannon was rushed to Mercy Medical Center but could not be revived. The specific nature of Lt. Hannon's fatal injury is still to be reported.
Incident Location: 2534 S. Throop St.
Funeral Arrangements: Visitation is 01/18/2011 from 1500-2000hrs at Blake Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn. The funeral mass will be 01/19/2011, 1030hrs, at Saint Barnabas Church, 10134 South Longwood in Chicago.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Lieutenant Patrick Hannon at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Jarrett Eleam
Rank: Lieutenant
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 1.5
Date of Incident: 01/10/2011
Time of Incident: 1900hrs
Date of Death: 01/12/2011
Fire Department: Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company
Address: 4307 S Park AVE, Blasdell, NY 14219-2837
Fire Department Chief: Ed Hughes
Fire Department POC: Ed Hughes
Fire Department Website: http://bigtreevfc.com
Incident Description: Lieutenant Eleam fell ill during routine SCBA training at the firehouse. Eleam was treated and taken to Mercy Hospital by the fire company's EMS unit. After being admitted to the hospital, Lieutenant Eleam's condition rapidly deteriorated and he passed away from a cause still to be determined.
Incident Location: 4307 S Park AVE, Blasdell, NY 14219-2837
Funeral Arrangements: Pending.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Monetary contributions will be accepted to honor his legacy by improving the fire company he so selflessly served: Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company, 4307 S Park AVE, Blasdell, NY 14219-2837. Portions of the contributions will also go to Upstate New York Transplant Services.
Tribute is being paid to Lieutenant Jarrett Eleam at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: William (Bill) Floyd Hopman
Rank: Captain
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 20
Date of Incident: 01/10/2011
Time of Incident: 2108hrs
Date of Death: 01/11/2011
Fire Department: Quincy Volunteer Fire Department
Address: 505 Lawrence ST, Quincy, CA 95971
Fire Department Chief: Robert Cassou
Fire Department POC: Yvonne Bush
Incident Description: On 01/10/11, Captain Hopman had responded to a structure fire in the downtown Quincy area. After the fire had been extinguished, Captain Hopman returned to the fire station and then went home. Sometime in the early morning hours of 01/11/11, he was found in his bed where he had passed away. The cause of death is under investigation.
Funeral Arrangements: The funeral will be held at the Qansner Airport, Highway 70, Quincy, CA on Wednesday, January 19, 2010, at 1300hrs. Captain Hopman had a hangar at this airport.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending.
Tribute is being paid to Captain Hopman at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Source: USFA
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