Thank you for attending the FAMA/FEMSA Annual Meetings
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Almost Two weeks ago, FAMA and FEMSA had one of the best annual conferences it has ever! The speakers were captivating and had everyone engaged, while the networking opportunities enabled members to generate new business, identify new distributors, and communicate with old business associates. We hope to see you next year! Back to Top
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U.S. Homeland Security Releases National Preparedness Goal
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Homeland Security's newest goal includes preparing businesses and citizens to prepare for the worst in an effort to mitigate loss and recover more quickly.
Source: Disaster Resource
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Wilderness Medicine Conference Offers Doctors Emergency Preparedness Tips
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Whether you're a camper or not, being prepared for unexpected circumstances can mean the difference between life and death.
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: Harold Gregory Gibson
Rank: Firefighter III
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 12
Date of Incident: 06/19/1993
Time of Incident: Pending
Date of Death: 07/02/2011
Fire Department: Fulton County Fire Rescue
Address: 5440 Fulton Industrial BLVD SW, Atlanta, GA 30336
Fire Department Chief: Larry Few
Incident Description: Firefighter Gibson contracted Hepatitis C after coming in contact with blood while treating a patient injured in a traffic accident in 1993. Due to medical complications related to Hepatitis, Firefighter Gibson left the fire department in 1998 and passed away in July, 2011.
Incident Location: Pending
Funeral Arrangements: July, 2011
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter III Harold Gregory Gibson at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Andrew "Andy" K. Boyt
Rank: Lieutenant
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 20
Date of Incident: 10/03/2011
Time of Incident: 1545hrs
Date of Death: 10/03/2011
Fire Department: Cape May Fire Department
Address: 643 Washington ST, Cape May, NJ 08204
Fire Department Chief: Jerome "Jerry" Inderwies, Jr.
Fire Department Website: www.CapeMayFD.com
Incident Description: A few hours after working a twenty-four hour shift, Lieutenant Boyt's personal vehicle was observed parked on the side of a local road. Boyt was inside of the vehicle, slumped over the steering wheel.
Police, EMS and medics responded, found Boyt unresponsive and started CPR. He was immediately transported to Cape Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Lieutenant Boyt had responded to fire calls within twenty-four hours prior to his passing. The cause of his death is still under investigation.
Incident Location: Pending
Funeral Arrangements: Viewing 10/07/2011, 1800-2100hrs; Funeral 10/08/2011, 1130hrs at Lower Cape May Regional Performing Arts Center, 687 Route 9, Cape May, NJ 08204. http://www.spilkerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Andy-Boyt/
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Lieutenant Andrew "Andy" K. Boyt at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
Name: Vince Cruz
Rank: Firefighter II
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 19
Date of Incident: 09/28/2010
Time of Incident: 0600hrs
Date of Death: 09/29/2010
Fire Department: Guahan (Guam) Fire Department
Address: PO Box 2950, Hagatna, GU 96932
Fire Department Chief: Joey C. San Nicolas
Fire Department Website: http://www.gfd.guam.gov/
Incident Description: Firefighter Cruz passed away while onduty from a cause still to be determined. Cruz, posthumously promoted to Fire Lieutenant, was reported by authorities to have responded to a number of emergency calls the fire department answered the previous night.
Incident Location: Pending
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter II Vince Cruz at
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/ Source: FEMA
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