| FAMA Web Site | 
|
FEMSA Web Site
| 
|
| GAC Resources | | For GAC documents, announcements, and information please click here to visit the microsite. |
US Fire
Grant Support
| The fire grants announced for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)
Round 17 - $9,914,099
Round 18 - $1,868,352
Click Here for Grant Information |
| Join our list | 
|
|
|
FY 2012 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANTS APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS MON., DECEMBER 17
| |
Starting Monday, December 17, 2012, organizations may begin online grant applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant funding. The deadline for all FP&S Grant applications is Friday, January 18, 2013, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Activities Eligible for FP&S Grants
* Fire Prevention and Safety Activities: Projects designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate the incidence of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards.
* Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activities: Projects aimed at improving firefighter safety, health, and wellness through research and development projects that reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries.
How to Apply
NOTE: There has been no change in the FP&S Grant evaluation and award criteria since FY 2011. They are the same for the FY 2012 FP&S Grant applications as they were for FY 2011 FP&S Grant applications.
FY 2012 FP&S Grants Get Ready Guide: This short guide will help you kick-start your FY 2012 grant application. It identifies the most important elements of all the grant application questions.
FY 2012 FP&S Grants Self-Evaluation Sheet: This tool is based on the application scoring dimensions used by the peer reviewers. It will help you assess your organization's readiness to apply for a grant and help you plan your application.
3. Between December 17, 2012, and January 18, 2013, start your online grant application by going to the FEMA E-Grant Application Access website.
Questions?
Contact the AFG Help Desk if you have questions about the FY 2012 FP&S Grant Funding Opportunity Announcement, online application, or any applicant resources. Help Desk Specialists will be available during the application period, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Toll-free telephone: 1-866-274-0960; e-mail: firegrants@fema.dhs.gov.
Back to Top
|
Holiday and Christmas Tree Fire Safety
| |
 Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire.
Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy.
- Don't put your live Christmas tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks.
- Place trees away from heat sources, including fireplaces or heat vents. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks.
- Keep the live tree stand filled with water at all times.
- Use only nonflammable decorations.
- Don't link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it's safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet.
- Avoid using lit candles; consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles.
- Ensure that Christmas trees and other holiday decorations don't block an exit way.
For more tips on how to prevent a holiday fire and what to do in case a fire starts in your home, visit the U.S. Fire Administration's website at www.usfa.fema.gov
Back to Top
|
Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Sandy May be Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance Grants
| |
Fire departments that experienced the loss of or damage to emergency facilities, emergency vehicles, firefighting equipment, and other emergency equipment or personal protective gear due to Hurricane Sandy may be eligible to receive FEMA Public Assistance funds to aid their recovery. FEMA's Public Assistance Grant Program provides assistance to State, Tribal and local governments, and certain types of private nonprofit organizations for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged fire stations, as well as emergency equipment, gear, and emergency vehicles.
FEMA's Public Assistance personnel will meet directly with fire department personnel to help them identify eligible damages, work, and associated costs and to facilitate the grant application process. Public Assistance grant funds will cover at least 75 percent of the eligible costs. Assistance also may be available for hazard mitigation measures to protect damaged facilities against future disasters.
Maximizing the Federal Funding Available
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program will coordinate award information with the Public Assistance Grant Program to ensure that Federal funding support is maximized and not duplicated. Every effort will be made to ensure that the Hurricane-impacted fire departments that have submitted successful AFG applications receive their equipment or vehicle awards in a timely manner while avoiding any duplication or reduction of the additional support that may be available through the Public Assistance Grant Program.
For More Information
Visit FEMA's Public Assistance Grant web page at http://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit.
Review the Frequently Asked Questions About FEMA Public Assistance Grants at http://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-frequently-asked-questions.
Contact: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, Public Assistance Division, 500 C Street SW, Washington DC 20472. Telephone: (202) 646-3057, FAX: (202) 646-3363.
Back to Top
|
Lessons Learned from the Petraeus Scandal
| |
The Pentagon sex scandal has shed light on the privacy of e-mails, the risks of keeping sensitive data outside the workplace, and several other lessons learned.
Back to Top
|
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatalities:
| | |
Name: Timothy P. Jansen
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 15
Date of Incident: 12/02/2012
Time of Incident: 1930hrs
Date of Death: 12/02/2012
Fire Department: Santa Fe Fire Protection District
Address: 408 Caryle RD, Bartelso, IL 62218
Fire Department Chief: Adam Maue
Incident Description: Firefighter Jansen was struck and killed by a fire truck at the scene of a house fire. Jansen was on the first fire apparatus to arrive at scene and was standing outside the vehicle when he was hit. Firefighter Jansen was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese, where he passed away from his injuries.
Incident Location: 9750 River Road
Funeral Arrangements: 12/06/2012 @ 1130hrs, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso, IL
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Timothy P. Jansen at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
___________________________________
Name: Jalen Smith
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: Pending
Date of Incident: 11/30/2012
Time of Incident: 2200hrs
Date of Death: 12/03/2012
Fire Department: Jackson Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Address: PO Box 130338, 2874 County Road 24, Tyler, TX 75705
Fire Department Chief: M. Terence Thompson
Incident Description: Enroute to the firehouse in response to a tractor accident in the area, Firefighter Smith was riding in a personally owned vehicle that according to preliminary reports was forced to take evasive action and crashed. Three members of Jackson Heights Fire Department were involved in the single vehicle rollover and all were taken to the hospital. Smith passed away from injuries sustained during the rollover; he was reported to have been ejected from the vehicle. The other two firefighters were treated and released the night of the accident.
Incident Location: Vicinity of FM 2767 and County Road 387, Tyler, TX 75705
Funeral Arrangements: Pending
Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Jalen Smith at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
___________________________________
Name: Eddy Meador
Rank: Fire Chief
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 35
Date of Incident: 12/08/2012
Time of Incident: 0030hrs
Date of Death: 12/08/2012
Fire Department: Pattonsburg Fire & Rescue Protection District
Address: PO Box 211, 100 2ND AVE, Pattonsburg, MO 64670
Fire Department Chief: Pending
Incident Description: Shortly after working several emergency incidents including a car fire followed by a hazmat call on a nearby Interstate Highway, Fire Chief Meador fell ill and passed away from a cause still to be determined.
Incident Location: Pending
Funeral Arrangements: Visitation will be held 1800-2000hrs 12/12/2012 at the Roberson Funeral Home, 1016 Main Street, Pattonsburg. Funeral services will be held at 1400hrs, 12/13/2012 at First Baptist Church, Pattonsburg.
Tribute is being paid to Fire Chief Eddy Meador at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
___________________________________
Name: Steven W. Fritz
Rank: Fire Chief
Age: 58
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer (Paid-on-Call)
Years of Service: 20
Date of Incident: 12/10/2012
Time of Incident: 1230hrs
Date of Death: 12/10/2012
Fire Department: Rothschild Fire Department
Address: 211 Grand AVE, Rothschild, WI 54474-1173
Fire Department Chief: Acting Fire Chief Glen Engebetson
Incident Description: Fire Chief Fritz fell ill while at his residence. Fire and EMS personnel responded to the call and transported Fritz to Saint Clare's Hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack. Chief Fritz had responded to the fire station for at least one emergency call earlier in day.
Incident Location: Pending
Funeral Arrangements: Visitation will be held Friday, December 14th, 2012 from 1600- 2000hrs at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 503 Schmidt St., Rothschild, WI 54474. Visitation will continue on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 0900-1100hrs. Funeral: Saturday, December 15, 2012, 1100hrs, at the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. Note: The location for services may change depending upon availability of a larger size venue. More information at the John J. Buttgen Funeral Home (http://www.jjbfh.com/), 948 Grand AVE, Schofield, WI. Telephone: (715) 359-2828.
Tribute is being paid to Fire Chief Steven W. Fritz at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 79 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
Back to Top
|
|
|
