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NVFC Health and Safety Committee Updates Mission Statement
| | The National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) Health and Safety Committee expanded the scope of its mission during the NVFC's annual spring board meeting on April 3-6, 2011, in Alexandria, VA. The updated mission statement includes training as a vital component as well as more thoroughly incorporates the NVFC's B.E.S.T. Practices for volunteer firefighter health and safety.
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| William "Giff" Swayne Named To CFSI Board of Directors | | Dr. William F. Jenaway, President of the Congressional Fire Services Institute, announced at the 23rd Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner that William "Giff" Swayne will serve on the CFSI Board of Directors. Swayne will fill a vacancy on the Board following the death of Robert J. "Bob" Barraclough, a 15-year member of the CFSI Board.
Swayne will bring to the position more than 28 years of experience in the fire service industry with Angus Fire Armour, Chubb National Foam and for the last 15 years with Holmatro, Inc, where he serves as President.
Since 1994, Swayne has served as the Secretary of NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Department Rescue Tools. He was a guest instructor at the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and at numerous state fire academies, teaching a broad range of subject matter, including fire ground water supply and flammable liquids firefighting. In addition, he was a member of the volunteer fire service for a number of years.
Swayne currently serves on The Board of Visitors for The University of Maryland Medical Center's R. Adam Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the nation's first and only integrated trauma hospital. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Fire and Emergency Manufacturer's and Services Association, the largest industry association representing equipment manufacturers and service providers to the emergency services. Swayne served as its president for five years.
"I am honored to be asked to serve on the CFSI Board, said Swayne. The work that this organization has accomplished on Capitol Hill to improve the awareness of the issues that impact the fire service has shown significant results. I look forward to working with my fellow board members and the staff to continue this important work."
In addition to Dr. Jenaway and Mr. Swayne, the CFSI Board includes M.H. "Jim" Estepp, Louis J. Amabili and Christopher Neal.
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Submit Your Suggestions for the 2013 Edition of NFPA 1600 by May 23.
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The National Fire Protection Association is in the process of developing the 2013 edition of NFPA 1600 "Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs." You can submit your suggestions for additions or revisions online.
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| 2011 Disaster Resource GUIDE is in the Works... Don't Forget to Subscribe! | | The Disaster Resource GUIDE is growing to meet the changing needs of the Business Continuity, Emergency Management and Homeland Security marketplace. Our annual directory issue, published since 1995, covers six content categories and includes an extensive directory of organizations, products and services.
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatalities:
| | The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality:
Name: Charles Foster
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 11
Date of Incident: 04/25/2011
Time of Incident: 2330hrs
Date of Death: 04/29/2011
Fire Department: Barton Volunteer Fire Department
Address: 5135 Hwy 302, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Fire Department Chief: Jerry Culver
Incident Description: Firefighter Foster passed away in the hospital from a heart attack he had suffered several days earlier while working debris removal related to severe weather incidents in the region.
Incident Location: Hwy 309, south of Deer Creek RD
Funeral Arrangements: Viewing, 1700hrs, 05/03/2011 at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St, Olive Branch, MS. Funeral services 1400hrs, 05/04/2011, Brookside Baptist Church, 4993 Mississippi HWY 302, Olive Branch, MS 38654.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: In honor of Firefighter Charles Foster, c/o Barton Volunteer Fire Department, 5135 Hwy 302, Olive Branch, MS 38654.
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Charles Foster at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 33 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2011; 30 from incidents that occurred in 2011 and three from previous years' incidents. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online @http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats.shtm
Source: FEMA
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