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| The fire grants announced for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)
Round 1 - $17,227,130
Round 2 - $19,782,172
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SAFER Grants Application Period NOW OPEN
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 Applications may be submitted through February 24, 2012, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
For information on how to apply, see the FY 2011 SAFER Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit. Applicants may choose from a variety of resources available on the SAFER Grants Web page to help them develop an application, including SAFER Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), a SAFER Quick Guide, a Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers video, applicant self-evaluations, and more. SAFER Help Desk specialists can answer questions by telephone (toll-free at 1-866-274-0960) or by e-mail (firegrants@dhs.gov.) The Help Desk hours of operation during the application period are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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The Congressional Fire Services Institute is Accepting Nominations for its 2012 Awards Program
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 The Congressional Fire Services Institute is accepting nominations for its 2012 national awards program. These awards honor both individuals and organizations for excellence in leadership. With the generous support of corporations and organizations committed to public safety, CFSI is able to recognize leaders who have made major contributions to our nation's fire and emergency services. CFSI is seeking both individuals and organizations deserving of recognition for outstanding leadership in the advancement of firefighter health and safety and the delivery of emergency medical services by fire departments. For additional information on how to nominate worthy candidates for any of our three awards, please visit our website at www.cfsi.org and click the tab for Leadership Awards. The awards presentations will take place on April 26 at the 24th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, DC attended by 2,000 fire service leaders.
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White House Releases Fiscal 2013 Budget Proposal
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On Monday, February 13th, the White House released President Obama's Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) Budget Proposal. The budget proposal details the Administration's requested funding levels for programs and offices in the federal government for Fiscal Year 2013. The approximately $3.8 trillion budget includes $39.5 billion for homeland security spending, a decrease of 0.5% below the enacted Fiscal Year 2012 level.
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The Value of GRC Preparedness
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Be prepared for disaster by utilizing a GRC preparedness plan by taking into account what is truly critical to your business continuity in the face of a disaster.
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatalities:
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Name: David M. Flint
Rank: Fire Chief
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 31
Date of Incident: 02/02/2012
Time of Incident: 1830hrs
Date of Death: 02/02/2012
Fire Department: Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department
Address: 7455 New RD, Edinboro, PA 16412-3611
Fire Department Chief: Pending
Incident Description: While returning to the fire department, Fire Chief Flint passed away from injuries he suffered in a motor vehicle crash when another vehicle coming from the opposite direction crossed over the center line. Assistant Fire Chief Sharon Petri, a passenger who was riding with Flint at the time of the accident, was injured and remains hospitalized. Investigation into the incident continues by local and state authorities.
Incident Location: 6-N East of Fry Road
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Fire Chief David M. Flint at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
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Name: Zachary Whitacre
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: <1
Date of Incident: 02/13/2012
Time of Incident: 0400hrs
Date of Death: 02/13/2012
Fire Department: Gore Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Address: PO Box 146, 7184 Northwestern PIKE, Gore, VA 22637
Fire Department Chief: Steve Holliday
Incident Description: Firefighter Whitacre passed away from injuries sustained when the apparatus he was riding in crashed. Freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions caused by fire tanker operations were possible contributing factors to the accident. Investigation into the incident by local and state authorities continues.
Incident Location: U.S. 50 & Timber Ridge Rd, Bloomery, Hampshire, West Virginia 26711
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Zachary Whitacre at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 11 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online @ http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats.shtm
Source: FEMA
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