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| The fire grants announced for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)
Round 11 - $23,514,981
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Final Deadline for FY 2011 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Applications: Friday, May 4, 2012, 5PM EDT
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Prepare for FY 2012 AFG! Grant Workshops Have Begun!
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 Throughout the month of May, the Regional Fire Program Specialists in the 10 FEMA regions will hold workshops on the FY 2012 AFG Program and upcoming application period. The workshops will help potential applicants understand the purpose of the FY 2012 AFG Program, changes since FY 2011, funding priorities, award evaluation criteria, and a brief description other AFG funding opportunities. See the AFG Workshop page on the AFG website for the schedule of workshops. A copy of the presentation to be used at the workshops will be posted on the website in the near future.
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Creating a Culture of Fear: What to Look Out For
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With the increased threat of cyber attacks on American companies, should privacy be sacrificed for better security? And what are the implications of this type of approach?
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USFA and Department of Justice Initiate Study of Best Practices for Emergency Vehicle Visibility
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USFA, supported by the U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Justice, and in partnership with the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association's Emergency Responder Safety Institute, has initiated a study of emergency vehicle markings, lighting, and design to recommend best practices for increased visibility to approaching motorists.
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatalities:
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Name: Adam Longo
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: <1
Date of Incident: 04/12/2012
Time of Incident: 1500hrs
Date of Death: 04/18/2012
Fire Department: Natrona County Fire Protection District
Address: PO Box 820, 2800 Pheasant DR, Casper, WY 82604-4337
Fire Department Chief: Kevin Finn
Incident Description: Firefighter Longo was driving a squad truck to the fire station to pick up a brush truck in response to a grass fire when he suffered a stroke. Other firefighters in the vehicle were able to get control of the truck and bring it to a safe stop. Longo was treated and transported to the hospital but passed away from his injury several days later.
Incident Location: Andrea Lane, WY
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Adam Longo at
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 32 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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