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2011 Home Day Showcases Ohio's Fire and Emergency Services Manufacturing Industry
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Ohio-based Manufacturers and Suppliers Employ More than 9,000
(WOOSTER, Ohio)- On Tuesday, September 27th Federal, state and local policy makers and economic development officials had an opportunity to learn about Ohio's fire and emergency equipment industry which, apart from being critical to public safety, is also very important to the state's economy.
Eight Ohio companies representing Ohio's fire and emergency services manufacturers and suppliers hosted an event at the Akron Brass Company to showcase and illustrate the quality products made in the state and used to protect lives all over the world. There are 17 Ohio member companies involved in manufacturing and distribution for the fire and emergency equipment industry.
"The fire and emergency equipment industry in Ohio makes a significant economic contribution to our state in terms of productivity, job creation and taxes paid in addition to the job it performs in our communities," Tom Hudak, President for Akron Brass and a representative of the Fire Equipment Manufacturers and Services Association and the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association said. "We believe it is important for our elected officials at all levels to understand what this industry means -- not only to the safety of our citizens and emergency responders, but also to Ohio's economy."
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USFA Releases Annual Report on Firefighter Fatalities in the United States
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September 27, 2011
Emmitsburg, MD - The United States Fire Administration (USFA) today released the report Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2010 (PDF, 2.5 Mb). The report continues a series of annual studies by the USFA of onduty firefighter fatalities. The USFA is the single public agency source of information for all onduty firefighter fatalities in the United States each year.
Eighty-seven onduty firefighters from 31 states lost their lives as the result of 83 fatal incidents that occurred in 2010. This is the second consecutive year of substantially fewer firefighter deaths in the United States. During the previous six-year period of 2004-2009, the average number of annual onduty firefighter deaths was 112. Illinois experienced the highest number of fatalities with nine firefighters killed; New York and Ohio had the next highest totals with eight firefighter deaths each.
An overview of the 87 firefighters that died while on duty in 2010:
- The total breakdown included 56 volunteer, 28 career, and 3 wildland agency firefighters.
- There were 4 firefighter fatality incidents where 2 firefighters were killed in each, claiming a total of 8 firefighters.
- 11 firefighters died in duties associated with wildland fires. Along with 11 such deaths in 2007, it was the lowest number of annual firefighter deaths associated with wildland fires in a decade.
- Activities related to emergency incidents resulted in the deaths of 48 firefighters.
- 22 firefighters died while engaging in activities at the scene of a fire.
- 16 firefighters died while responding to or returning from 15 emergency incidents. 9 of the firefighters killed while responding to incidents died from heart attacks (8) or stroke (1).
- Heart attacks were the most frequent cause of death with 50 firefighter deaths.
- 12 firefighters died while they were engaged in training activities.
- 15 firefighters died after the conclusion of their onduty activity.
The unique and specific objective of Firefighter Fatalities in the United States is to identify all onduty firefighter fatalities that occurred in the United States and its protectorates during the calendar year and to present in summary narrative form the circumstances surrounding each occurrence.
For 34 years, USFA has tracked the number of firefighter fatalities and conducted an annual analysis. Through the collection of information on the causes of firefighter deaths, the USFA is able to focus on specific problems and direct efforts toward finding solutions to reduce the number of firefighter fatalities in the future. This information is also used by many organizations to measure the effectiveness of their current efforts directed toward firefighter health and safety.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation also maintains a list of firefighters who die in the line-of-duty and are honored during the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend held each October in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Visit www.FireHero.org for more information about the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and their assistance to the families of the firefighters lost in 2010 and beyond.
For additional information on firefighter fatalities, including the annual fatality reports from 1986-2010, 2011 firefighter fatality notices, and the report Firefighter Fatality Retrospective Study 1990-2000, please visit the USFA's website.
Source: FEMA
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THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE FY 2011 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT HAS CLOSED.
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SO WHAT'S NEXT FOR APPLICANTS?
CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR)
If you have not yet registered your organization here, please go to https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx and complete this process. CCR registration is required prior to receiving a grant award. Applicants who do not complete the CCR registration, or do not complete the required annual verification of their CCR data, will not receive an award.
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
Q: What happens to applications after they are submitted?
A: There are two main phases of application review:
Phase 1: Pre-scoring (Automated Assessment)
All applications are scored initially by an automated assessment that determines which applications best meet the AFG priorities as outlined in the FY 2011 AFG Program Guidance. The top-scoring applications are referred to the second phase of review, which is the Peer Review Panel evaluation.
Phase 2: Peer Review Panel Evaluations
Peer Review Panels are scheduled for late October to evaluate the top-scoring applications. Each Panel is comprised of six individuals from the U.S. fire service or emergency medical services. Each application is reviewed by three of the six panel members. They will score specific elements of the applications, including clarity of the project description and budget, financial need, cost benefit, and impact of the award on daily operations. Each panel will make award recommendations about the applications it reviews.
Technical Review
A small number of applications will undergo technical review by Subject Matter Experts. These "SME's" will review the applications recommended for award to determine if any technical questions need to be addressed.
Grants Management Specialists Review
FEMA grants management specialists will review the recommended applications to ensure no additional administrative or budgetary issues need attention.
Clarification questions. Some applicants may receive clarification questions by email, including whether they would be willing to accept a smaller amount of money than originally requested. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns they have with the grants management specialists. However, receipt of clarification questions does NOT mean that final award decisions have been made!
AWARD PROCESS
After all reviews have been completed, final award decisions will be announced. We plan to start announcing awards by the end of the 2011 calendar year. Once announcements begin, they will continue on a rolling basis until all AFG funds have been awarded. All applicants will be notified of the decision made on their submission regardless of whether they will receive an award.
If you are being awarded a grant, you will receive an email notification that contains the AFG Articles of Agreement. The Articles of Agreement describe the terms of the grant, including any conditions placed on the award, legal requirements, and your responsibilities as a grantee. Before accepting the award, read the Articles of Agreement in their entirety, and ask any questions you have about the grant terms. Your acceptance of the award constitutes acceptance of the Articles of Agreement and all the requirements listed.
If you are NOT being awarded a grant, you will receive an email notification of this decision.
GRANT CLOSEOUTS UPDATE
FY 2008 and Previous AFG Awardees
If you received a grant for FY 2008 or earlier, you MUST submit a grant closeout report before any new awards will be made. If you have questions about submitting a closeout report, please call the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960, or contact them by email at firegrants@dhs.gov.
FY 2009 and FY 2010 AFG Awardees
The closeout report for FY 2009 and FY 2010 grants will be available soon. However, consideration of your FY 2011 application will NOT be affected by the status of the closeout reports for your FY 2009 and 2010 grants.
Source: FEMA
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9/11: A Day of Service and Remembrance
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This year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Since 2009, September 11 has been designated a National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor those who lost their lives - including 347 firefighters and paramedics - and recapture the unprecedented sense of unity and compassion that swept the nation after the attacks.
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Source: NVFC
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President Calls for $1 Billion in SAFER Grants, D-Block for Public Safety as Part of Jobs Proposal
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The White House has proposed draft legislation, The American Jobs Act, which includes $1 billion for the SAFER grant program and allocates 10 MHz of radio spectrum in the 700 MHz band to public safety along with $7 billion in funding to begin construction of a nationwide broadband communications network.
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Source: NVFC
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Support Texas Wildfire Relief Efforts
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Texas continues to face its worst wildfire season in the state's history. More than 20,900 wildfires have raged across Texas since November 2010, including the Bastrop fire which is currently burning out of control, taking homes and property without hesitation. The devastation caused by the wildfires is enormous - 3.6 million acres burned, over 1,000 homes destroyed, and more than $78 million in agriculture financial losses. To date, three firefighters have lost their lives and 29 have been injured fighting the Texas wildfires.
Firefighters in Texas need our support to fight these wildfires. The need for equipment and gear is urgent and critical. The State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, which is a member of the National Volunteer Fire Council, has established the Texas Wildfire Relief Fund to provide gear, equipment, and supplies to fire departments to aid in the wildfire efforts. Yet requests for assistance far exceeds what the fund can currently provide.
Help keep the firefighting efforts running! Contribute to the Texas Wildfire Relief Fund so that more volunteer firefighters can receive the resources they need to battle the wildfires effectively and safely.
Contribute to the Texas Wildfire Relief Fund at www.txwildfirerelief.org.
Source: NVFC
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Post-9/11 Hospital Emergency Preparedness
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How has disaster preparedness and response changed in healthcare facilities since 9/11? Read this NewsWorks article to find out.
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Source: Disaster Resource
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatalities:
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Name: Keith Gregory Rankin
Rank: Lieutenant
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 20
Date of Incident: 09/25/2011
Time of Incident: 09/25/2011
Date of Death: 1035hrs
Fire Department: Lancaster Township Fire Department
Address: PO Box 210, Bausman, PA 17504-0210
Fire Department Chief: Ron Comfort, Jr.
Fire Department Website: http://www.ltfd.org
Incident Description: Lieutenant Rankin suffered a medical emergency and collapsed while coordinating a live burn training exercise at Lancaster County Fire School. Several of the 25 county firefighters on hand for the exercise performed CPR and other life-saving measures, but Rankin never regained consciousness.
Incident Location: Lancaster County Fire School, Village Road and Lampeter Road.
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Lieutenant Keith Rankin at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: George W. Fisher III
Rank: Captain
Age: 57
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 23
Date of Incident: 09/22/2011
Time of Incident: Pending
Date of Death: 09/22/2011
Fire Department: Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Address: 2178 Green Haynes Road, Kinston, NC 28504
Fire Department Chief: James L. Goff, Jr.
Fire Department Website: http://www.sandybottomvfd.com/
Incident Description: While getting a vehicle serviced, Captain Fisher collapsed from a cause still to be determined and was transported to the hospital where he passed away a short time later. Captain Fisher responded to two fire department calls within the preceding twenty-four hours.
Incident Location: 2384 Highway 258 North, Kinston, NC 28504
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Captain George W. Fisher III at
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/ Source: FEMA
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