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Final Budget Deal for FY 2011
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The Congress and the Administration reached a budget deal last Friday for Fiscal Year 2011 appropriations. We now have the legislative text of H.R. 1473, the compromise version that will be voted on by the House on Thursday, April 14, then by the Senate.
H.R. 1473 provides $405 million for the Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) program and $405 million for the SAFER (hiring) program for FY 2011. This represents a $15 million increase for the AFG program over its FY 2010 funding level of $390 million.
The above appropriation levels are consistent with the Fire and Rescue Coalition's request for FY 2011, to which FAMA and FEMSA were signatories.
Congratulations to all FAMA and FEMSA members who worked along with other fire/emergency services leaders and partner associations to achieve this outcome.
If you have any questions please contact FAMA/FEMSA GAC Co-chairs John Granby jgranby@lionapparel.com, Ken Creese ken.creese@sutphencorp.com , or GAC Sr. Advisor Dave Gatton dgatton@dintiiatives.com
Source: FAMA/FEMSA GAC
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NVFC Holds EMS Roundtable on National Challenges for Volunteer EMS Systems
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The NVFC gathered together an impressive panel of EMS leaders for a roundtable discussion on EMS issues and initiatives during the NVFC board meeting on April 5. The session focused on national efforts to improve EMS delivery and the impact these initiatives will have on volunteer EMS providers.
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New Resources Available to Help Communities "Know 911"
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April is National 9-1-1 Education Month, and the National 9-1-1 Education Coalition has launched a new campaign to help local, state, and national organizations educate their communities about 9-1-1.
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Source: NVFC
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| How to Include Diverse, Vulnerable Populations in Emergency Preparedness | |
Whether you're with a private business or government agency, here are some tips to guide you in effective disaster preparedness planning. Keep in mind diversity.
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Source: Disaster Resoucre Guide
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatalities:
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Name: Elias Jaquez
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 2
Date of Incident: 04/09/2011
Time of Incident: 1700hrs
Date of Death: 04/20/2011
Fire Department: Cactus Volunteer Fire Department
Address: 201 Hwy 287, Cactus, TX 79013
Fire Department Chief: Raul Cicneros
Incident Description: Firefighter Jaquez, and three other firefighters were injured after a Dumas and Cactus, TX, fire truck became stuck in the rough terrain while operating on a wildland firefight. Jaquez suffered 3rd degree burns over 60% of his body and was rushed for treatment to the Lubbock Burn Center where he remained in critical condition until his passing.
Incident Location: Road U, Moore County, TX
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: A benefit fund has been established in honor of Firefighter Elias Jaquez at the Happy State Bank (https://www.happybank.com/).
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Elias Jaquez at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Randy Boley
Rank: Captain
Age: 51
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 29
Date of Incident: 04/11/2011
Time of Incident: 0900hrs
Date of Death: 04/12/2011
Fire Department: Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department
Address: PO Box 511, 205 E McConkey, Shreve, OH 44676-9311
Fire Department Chief: Assistant Chief Dave Wells
Incident Description: Fire Captain Boley passed away during the night from a cause still to be determined fewer than 24 hours after working two back-to-back EMS calls.
Incident Location: 208 East South Street, Shreve, OH
Funeral Arrangements: 04/15/2011
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: At the family's request, donations may be sent in honor of Captain Randy Boley to the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 511, Shreve, OH 44676-9311.
Tribute is being paid to Captain Randy Boley at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Robert Dean Watts
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 51
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 30
Date of Incident: 04/18/2011
Time of Incident: 2000hrs
Date of Death: 04/18/2011
Fire Department: Windsor Volunteer Fire Department
Address: 275 Broad ST, Windsor, CT 06095
Fire Department Chief: William Lewis
Fire Department Website: http://www.townofwindsorct.com/wvfd/index.html
Incident Description: Firefighter Watts collapsed while working water supply at the scene of a report of smoke in the Windsor Rehabilitation Center. Fellow firefighters and EMS personnel immediately initiated CPR and Firefighter Watts was transported to St. Francis Hospital by a Windsor EMS ALS unit where he passed away from a cause still to be determined.
Incident Location: 581 Poquonock Avenue
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Robert Dean Watts at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Jacob Anthony Carter
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: <1
Date of Incident: 04/17/2011
Time of Incident: 1155hrs
Date of Death: 04/17/2011
Fire Department: Becker-Athens Volunteer Fire Department
Address: PO Box 60, Becker, MS 38825
Fire Department Chief: Doug Buchanan
Incident Description: While responding to a mutual aid fire call, Firefighter Carter suffered multiple traumatic injuries when his 2002 Ford Explorer ran off the road, overturned and struck a tree. Firefighter Carter passed away at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Investigation into the accident continues.
Incident Location: McCullen Road and Fowlkes LN
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Jacob Anthony Carter at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Gregory Mack Simmons
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 20+
Date of Incident: 04/15/2011
Time of Incident: 1300hrs
Date of Death: 04/15/2011
Fire Department: Eastland Volunteer Fire Department
Address: 414 S Seaman ST, Eastland, TX 76448
Incident Description: While seeking safety from an area being overrun by flames during wildland firefighting operations, Firefighter Simmons passed away from blunt force trauma consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
Reports indicate that while he and other firefighters were trying to escape the fire, Simmons exited his apparatus and ran into or near a smoke obscured roadway and was struck by an unknown vehicle.
Investigation into the fatal incident continues by local and state authorities.
Incident Location: County Road 323, Carbon/Eastland, TX
Funeral Arrangements: 04/20/2011 @ 1300hrs, Leon River Cowboy Church, 491 County Road 447, Eastland, TX.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Eastland ISD Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 31, Eastland, TX 76448; and/or the Eastland Volunteer Fire Department, 414 S. Seaman, Eastland, TX 76448.
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Gregory Mack Simmons at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Source: USFA
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