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Friday, February 27
Focus on Fire Safety: Alcohol and Fire
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| Alcohol intoxication may increase the risk of starting a fire by impairing one's judgment and coordination. A smoker, under the influence of alcohol, is more susceptible to falling asleep and dropping a lit cigarette on upholstery or clothing. The effect of alcohol may cause a failure to notice the smell of smoke or hear a smoke alarm, and escaping from a fire can be hampered by the loss of motor coordination and mental clarity, even when warning signs are heeded. It is possible to minimize fire risk by increasing the awareness of those who drink and those who are surrounded by regular drinkers. Understand the dangers and don't become a fire statistic! |
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National Fire Academy Course Vacancies Update
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National Fire Academy (NFA) Training Opportunities
(as of February 26, 2009)
Vacancies exist in the following NFA courses at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. You may refer to the internet at www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa for more information, or contact the Admissions Office via email netc-admissions@dhs.gov or by phone at (301) 447-1035. Completed FEMA Form 75-5 applications may be faxed to (301) 447-1441.
If interested, apply immediately!
Note: The NFA policy of only 1 stipend-supported trip per fiscal year remains. However, a qualified individual may seek to participate without stipend assistance. PLEASE INDICATE with your application that you are aware of this restriction when you apply for the course.
FAQ – NFA Vacancy Lists
Q: Why are there vacancies at the National Fire Academy? Are enrollments down?
A: Enrollments in the National Fire Academy (NFA) are actually up. Last year, in cooperation with our State training partners, our on-line training at NFAOnline, and in our resident and off-campus delivery program, the NFA reached 108,000 fire service professionals. In 1995 we trained just 15,000. Like every college, we plan our academic year based on last year’s enrollments, the number of new courses on the schedule, waiting lists for current courses and the calendar and our best estimate of the demand for courses the following year. It’s not an exact science.
Vacancies occur for any number of reasons – some classes have low demand because the number of fire department members doing that job is low (e.g. public educators, data analysts, training, plans review, budget), but these courses are in many ways critical to the success of fire and life safety and the administration of the fire department. Other times we may overestimate the demand. When that happens, we cancel a low-demand course, move the enrolled students into another delivery of that course and use the funds to run an additional high-demand course.
Q: It seems that I’m hearing more about vacancies than I ever have in the past. Why is that?
A: Well, you are. Before widespread communication using web sites and email, the NFA relied on last minute telephone calls to fill seats. We couldn’t announce the vacancies in sufficient time to get the students here to campus. Now, with improved communications, the increased membership and support of the Alumni Association and the participation of many of the fire service organizations, we distribute vacancy announcements in a matter of minutes. It is working very well.
What you are seeing, though, is only the vacancies. We never send out the list of classes that are already filled and have a waiting list. The lists show only the few vacancies we have.
Q: I don’t apply during the application period, I like to wait to see what classes have vacancies before I apply, is that a good idea?
A: NO! The first requirement for a student’s eligibility to attend the NFA is their current job responsibility (Box #16). If you wait, it is likely that the courses you qualify for will be filled by others in the normal application process. When that happens, you lose the best chance you had to attend the NFA. Worse, if applications are low, the class you seek may be cancelled. The most useful and valuable course for you may never show up on a vacancy list. The better strategy is to apply during the normal application periods (May 1- June 30 and Nov 1 to Dec 30). Remember, if you qualify, you may apply for two different courses in the same semester (using a separate application for each); however, you will only receive a stipend for one trip per fiscal year (Oct 1 through Sept 30)
Q: Why are there waiting lists and vacancy lists at the same time?
A: Our courses are academically rigorous, and every class is considered mid- to upper-level college course work. It is important to ensure that each student is capable of success in the course before being admitted.
Students are accepted to the NFA based on the ‘target audience’ criteria listed in the catalog. We want to make sure that the course is a benefit to both the fire department and the students when they return; and is of sufficient complexity to advance the student’s knowledge to improve local service delivery. Students who do not meet the ‘target’ criteria would slow the class down, and expose the student to possible failure.
It is more important to fill a seat with a qualified student than it is to simply fill a vacancy. This ensures success for the department, the student and the rest of the class.
Q: What is the most frequent cause of application rejection?
- Used the wrong application. For resident courses, applicants should submit the long form (75-5) application which requires the chief’s signature
- Didn’t fill out the application completely
- Didn’t sign the application, or have the Fire Chief sign the application
- Failure to describe your activities/responsibilities as they relate to the course for which you are applying and identify how you will use the information obtained from the course. (Box 16).
Q: Any suggestions to increase my chances of success?
A: On our website, there is a document that provides eight “tips” for completing a successful application. It only takes a minute – but will dramatically improve your chances for success:
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/about/attend/apply.shtm
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All vacancies are filled on a first come, first served basis and qualified by using the Student Selection Criteria listed on our Website: www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa
2nd Semester FY2010:
R108 Evaluating Performance Based Designs
4/5/09-4/10/09 4 vacancies
6/21/09-6/26/09 14 vacanciesR135 Fire Protection for the Built Environment
7/19/09-7/24/09 13 vacanciesR149 EMS: Mgmt of Community Health Risk
8/24/09-9/4/09 16 vacanciesR151 Advanced Leadership Issues in EMS
5/18/09-5/29/09 3 vacanciesR154 Advanced Safety Operations & Management
8/16/09-8/21/09 13 vacanciesR203 Fire Dynamics-Fire Modeling
7/6/09-7/17/09 14 vacancies
8/3/09-8/14/09 14 vacanciesR208 Interviewing/Interr.Techniques
7/20/09-7/31/09 10 vacanciesR213 Analysis of Arson Management
8/16/09-8/21/09 10 vacanciesR220 Fire Inspection Principles
8/3/09-8/14/09 19 vacancies
9/21/09-10/2/09 16 vacanciesR227 Fire Protection Systems for Emergency Operations
8/16/09-8/21/09 5 vacanciesR229 Hazardous Materials Operating Site Practices
7/6/09-7/17/09 10 vacanciesR243 Hazardous Materials Incident Management
5/3/09-5/8/09 10 vacancies
7/26/09-7/31/09 20 vacanciesR247 Advanced Life Support Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents
9/21/09-10/2/09 17 vacanciesR333 Fire Service Financial Management
8/3/09-8/14/09 13 vacanciesR335 Adm. Pub.Asst. For Community Recovery
5/3/09-5/8/09 17 vacancies
6/21/09-6/26/09 21 vacanciesR348 Changing American Family at Risk
5/3/09-5/8/09 5 vacanciesR362 Developing Fire & Life Safety Strategies
7/26/09-7/31/09 6 vacanciesR491 NFIRS: Program Manager
6/7/09-6/12/09 16 vacanciesR506 Executive Planning
5/18/09-5/29/09 3 vacancies
8/24/09-9/4/09 4 vacanciesR508 Partnering for Fire Defense and Emergency Services Planning
9/20/09-9/25/09 18 vacanciesR526 Long Term Recovery Planning
5/3/09-5/8/09 11 vacancies
8/16/09-8/21/09 22 vacanciesR810 VIP: Leadership & Administration
9/13/09-9/18/09 8 vacanciesR822 VIP: Advanced Safety Operation and Management
9/13/09-9/18/09 13 vacanciesR823 VIP: Leading Community Fire Prevention
9/13/09-9/18/09 17 vacanciesR824 VIP: Management Strategies for Success
9/13/09-9/18/09 15 vacanciesR825 VIP: CMD & CNTRL of Fire Departments Operations Target Hazards
9/13/09-9/18/09 5 vacanciesR826 VIP: Presenting Effective Public Education
9/13/09-9/18/09 17 vacancies
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U.S. Fire Administration Civilian Fire Fatality Notification Update
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Thursday, Febraury 26
The Nation's news media is reporting the following residential fire (non-arson) fatalities:
- 3 dead – Occurred Wednesday, 2/25 – Walla Walla, WA (Yakima, WA): Three people were killed in a mobile home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- 2 dead – Occurred Thursday, 2/26 – Camden, DE (Philadelphia, PA): Two people were killed in a home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- 1 dead – Occurred Wednesday, 2/25 – Opelika, AL (Columbus, GA): A 76-year-old man was killed in a mobile home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The United States Fire Administration recommends everyone should have a comprehensive fire protection plan that includes smoke alarms, residential sprinklers, and practicing a home fire escape plan.
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Thursday, February 26
U.S. Fire Administration Civilian Fire Fatality Notification Update
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Wednesday, February 25
The Nation's news media is reporting the following residential fire (non-arson) fatalities:
- 2 dead – Occurred Wednesday, 2/25 – Queens, NY (New York, NY): Two people were killed in an apartment fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The apartment had no working smoke alarms.
- 1 dead – Occurred Wednesday, 2/25 – Greer, SC (Greenville, SC – Asheville, NC): An elderly man was killed in a home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- 1 dead – Occurred Tuesday, 2/24 – Maiden, NC (Charlotte, NC): A three-year-old boy was killed in a mobile home fire. A toy thrown into a kerosene heater caused the fire.
- 1 dead – Occurred Tuesday, 2/24 – Indianapolis, IN: A man and woman were killed in a home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- 1 dead – Occurred Tuesday, 2/24 – Poquoson, VA (Norfolk, VA): A 74-year-old woman were killed in a home fire. The fire is believed to have been sparked by a cigarette.
- 1 dead – Occurred Tuesday, 2/24 – Richburg, NY (Buffalo, NY): A 30-year-old man was killed in a home fire. A faulty stove pipe on a wood stove caused the fire.
- 1 dead – Occurred Monday, 2/23 – Pennsauken, NJ (Philadelphia, PA): An elderly woman was killed in a home fire. The fire was caused by a space heater.
The United States Fire Administration recommends everyone should have a comprehensive fire protection plan that includes smoke alarms, residential sprinklers, and practicing a home fire escape plan.
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U.S. Fire Administration Training, Resources and Data Exchange Network (TRADENET) Update
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Welcome to TRADENET, TRADE's Training Network, a
The information provided here must be non-commercial and non-copyrighted. None of the material shared should be incorporated into any copyrighted programs.
The TRADENET newsletter is distributed through the USFA/FEMA server. This allows you to control your subscription easier by allowing you to add new email addresses or delete old ones. There are over 28,586 subscribers worldwide to the weekly newsletter. This is an increase of 165 subscriptions since last week. If you know of someone who wishes to subscribe, all they need to do is go to the following site, http://service.govdelivery.com/service/multi_subscribe.html?code=USDHSFA and enter your email address. They will then be taken to a page which will allow them to select their choices of newsletters.
If you have a question or comment for inclusion in the weekly TRADENET newsletter, please send it and your contact information to robert.w.campbell@dhs.gov. Please be sure and include your Department or Organization name, your email address and any other method you wish to receive feedback. USFA reserves the right to edit content submitted or reject any material submitted.
Are you familiar with the training program called “Coffee Break Training?” It is on the USFA website and can be found at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/coffee-break/. Please access this training and provide any feedback to the Deputy Superintendent Robert Neale at Robert.neale@dhs.gov. He will be happy to receive any feedback regarding this program.
Remember the Website for the National Fallen Firefighters program is http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/. Also, please visit their Resources page at http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/resources. This page contains many PowerPoint presentations and downloadable video clips available for your use.
Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Program
Be sure to check out the new look for the model curriculum in its print-/handout-ready format. While there, view the new FESHE bachelor’s courses outlines that reflect the new Web-based formats delivered by the Degrees at a Distance Program schools. You can also download under the “Tools and Resources” section the new FESHE brochure in its DHS/FEMA configuration or take the same marketing piece without our logo and customize it with your own logo and content. You can also download the artwork for a FESHE tabletop display for conferences and classroom buildings which, again, is in both formats.
Visit the new page at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/higher_ed/index.shtm.
The link to the USFA/NFA TRADE Site is: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/trade/
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To enroll in NFAOnline, visit www.nfaonline.dhs.gov and browse the course catalog through the ‘New Students’ option.
Go to NFAOnline to see the complete COURSE CATALOG
Additional courses are now available on NFA Online:
Q494 – NFIRS Course
Q123 – Applied Research Course
ICS Simulation Courses: Ranch House, Mansion, Nursing Home, Town House, Wildland, and Strip Mall
Emergency Medical Services Courses
EMS Operations at Multi Casualty Incidents
Emergency Response to Terrorism Courses
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Self-Study
Fire Prevention Courses
Alternative Water Supply: Planning and Implementing Programs
Testing and Evaluation of Water Supplies for Fire Protection
Self-Study Course for Community Safety Educators
Incident Management Courses
ICS-100, Introduction to ICS for Operational First Responders
ICS-200, Basic NIMS ICS for Operational First Responders
ICS-300 Intermediate All-Hazard NIMS ICS Review for Expanding Incidents
Awareness of Command and Control Decision Making at Multiple Alarm Incidents
ICS-400: Fundamentals Review for Command and General Staff
Management Science Courses
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PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
Application Period to Open: Fiscal Year 2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY2008 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants Program Guidance on the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Website. The application period is scheduled to begin on February 2, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Applications for these grants must be received by March 6, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
FP&S grants support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. The grants are competitive, and their primary goal is to target high-risk populations. Grant awards are made in order to mitigate high incidences of death and injury and to carry out research for improving firefighter safety. Examples of the types of fire prevention projects that are supported by FP&S include smoke alarm installation, fire prevention and public safety education campaigns, juvenile fire setter interventions, media campaigns, and arson prevention and awareness programs. Organizations that are eligible to apply under the research activity should consult the Program Guidance for detailed information on priorities and areas of emphasis.
An applicant tutorial for the fire prevention activity is available through the www.firegrantsupport.com Website. The tutorial provides you with valuable grant information and will walk you through the preparation and submittal of competitive applications. In addition, the applicant tutorial will provide an overview of the fire prevention funding priorities and evaluation criteria. Applicants who have questions regarding the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants opportunity should contact the help desk as soon as possible at 1-866-274-0960 or at firegrants@dhs.gov . During the application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST), but is prepared to revise hours of operation based on volume, demand, holidays and urgency to complete the FP&S Grants application period and processing for FY08.
The AFG Program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate in coordination with the U.S. Fire Administration.
FY08 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Program Guidance – visit www.firegrantsupport.com/fps/guidance/
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#1
We are considering moving shift personnel to a 48-96 shift. I am looking for examples of monthly training schedules of combination departments (career and volunteer) who currently are on the 48-96 schedule. I would like to hear from training officers who set up the training calendar and might have suggestions to make the transition to the new schedule easier.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Mark Quick, Division Chief/Safety Officer
Durango Fire & Rescue Authority
142 Sheppard Drive
Durango, CO 81303
Phone: 970-382-6007
Fax: 970-382-6018
quickmc@ci.durango.co.us
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#2
I am writing for information on two things:
First – We are a combination department looking to update our physical fitness policy. I’m specifically curious as to what actions are taken when members fail to complete the test successfully. Additionally, are your volunteer firefighters held to the same standards?
Second – I have been asked to update our Photography policy. I was hoping someone could forward me their policy to help get me started.
Thanks in advance for your time and effort.
Shane Thomas
Firefighter / Paramedic
Boring Fire Dist. #59
28655 SE Hwy 212
Boring, OR 97009
Work (503) 663-4636
Fax (503) 663 - 2345
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#3
Do any departments have any PowerPoint’s on training with Thermal Imagers Camera e.g. what do the colors mean, how to differentiate between the hot and cold? Do any departments have PPT on Building Construction e.g. during a fire, type of trusses or whatever? This is for a class I am trying to put together.
Thanks
Lt. Willie Townsend
wetj2@yahoo.com
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#4
Our Department is looking at doing a "lost firefighter" drill, in an abandoned house we drill in, and we're looking for some input from other departments. We've done RIT and Saving Our Own, this one is going to deal with having a firefighter inside and lost and want him to find his way out. Any suggestions???
Dan Pearson
847-652-7463
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#5
Our 80 member career fire department is exploring options to provide confined space rescue standby in our community. We would be interested in hearing what type of arrangements your fire department has to support such a program? Is their a fee schedule that works in concert with the Confined Space Permit process? If so, what rates do you charge?
Do members on duty perform the standby? Do you hire back personnel to provide the coverage? Is the program viewed as revenue generating?
We would appreciate any information that you can provide.
Aaron J. Collette
Lieutenant
(802) 865-7201
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#6
I am looking for an SOG or SOP about using a stand pipe in a building under construction? Any comments would help.
Thanks,
Greg Algrim
Firefighter/Paramedic
Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District
Station Two (630) 262-9911
Fax (630) 262-7401
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#7
I am looking for policies on Class “A” Uniforms to include the make up of a Class A Uniform including stripping and Maltese crosses on the sleeves and the use of Class A dress.
Thanks
Doug Baker
Training Officer
Searcy Fire Department
501 W Beebe Capps Expwy
Searcy, Ar 72143
501-207-5780 Office
501-279-3892 Fax
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#8
I am currently working on my applied research project for my first EFOP class, Executive Development and need your help. I have chosen the topic of Professionalism in the fire service and how is it defined. I am in need of any and all information that your department may have considered when trying to define professionalism. If you have developed a code of ethics/ conduct or any policy or procedure that may define professionalism, please email me a copy. Thanking you in advance.
Lt. John A. Meizoso
(786) 331-5312
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#9
The Derry Fire department is in the process of developing a fire officer mentoring program. I am looking for information, recommendations, and sample programs that address the ranks of lieutenant, captain, and battalion chief. Any info will be greatly appreciated. The Derry Fire department is a career department that provides fire,
Thank you,
James Richardson, Lieutenant
603-432-6121
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#10
We are debating whether to add something to our SOG’s regarding tattoos. I’m inquiring if anyone has a policy regarding the matter. I am mainly concerning whether your department requires long sleeves for those with tattoos up and down both arms, etc. Please email me if you have any information regarding personnel and tattoos.
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2009 U.S. Line of Duty Deaths 15 LODD’s
2008 U.S. Line of Duty Deaths 114 LODD’s
Visit FIREFIGHTERNEARMISS.COM and check out the Report of the Week(ROTW) for an incident description followed by review questions designed to spark discussion. We can all learn from these.
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VIRTUAL TRADING POST
If you find the Virtual TRADEing Post useful, please send an email to Nashid Hasan mhasan1@lsu.edu. Nash is the mastermind behind the structure of the Virtual TRADEing Post. So, please let Nash know how much you appreciate the availability of this material and how useful you find it.
Several people have experienced difficulty accessing the TRADE's Virtual TRADEing Post through the address published and have contacted me for suggestions. The system was unavailable for a short time but is back up and running. Go to Louisiana State University Fire and Emergency Training Institute's NFA TRADE page: http://feti.lsu.edu/municipal/NFA/TRADE/ and access it there. Look for improvement on how the material is organized very soon.
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LESSONS LEARNED INFORMATION SHARING
LLIS.gov Partners with US Fire Administration
As part of its continual effort to improve information sharing across the emergency response and homeland security communities, LLIS.gov launched a new partnership with the US Fire Administration (USFA). The USFA strives to provide national leadership to local fire and emergency services departments. To highlight the new partnership, LLIS.gov has created a new USFA Resource Page where members can access USFA technical and special reports, related LLIS.gov original content, featured documents, and valuable links. To access the resource page, log onto LLIS.gov and click on US Fire Administration under LLIS.GOV PARTNERS.
The LLIS.gov Team continues to post new Lessons Learned, Best Practices, Practice Notes, and Good Stories to the system on a regular basis. Weekly updates about new original content can be found in the NEW LLIS.GOV CONTENT box on the homepage of LLIS.gov. LLIS.gov recently posted the following original content documents drawn from USFA Technical Reports:
Lessons Learned
- Fire Operations: Determining if Local Water Systems Can Meet Demand during Major Fires (Reno, NV Twelve-Fatality Hotel Arson, 2006)
Fire departments’ pre-planning processes should determine if local water systems are capable of meeting the demand necessary for fighting major fires. - Incident Management: Locating Public Information Operations Close to the Command Area (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Incident commanders should consider locating public information operations in close proximity to the command area. - Emergency Management: Updating Incident Action Plans Throughout an Incident’s Response (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Incident commanders should consider having incident action plans routinely updated during extended response activities. - Fire Operations: Training Personnel in Specialized Tactics for Incidents at Power Plants (Rhea County, TN Watts Bar Hydroelectric Plant Fire, 2002)
Fire departments that have power plants located within their area of operations should ensure that their personnel are trained in the appropriate specialized tactics. This will enable the departments to respond successfully to incidents at the plants. - Incident Command: Appointing a Public Information Officer (Ardent Sentry Full-Scale Exercise, 2007)
Incident command should ensure that an appropriately trained individual serves as public information officer during an incident response. This individual should understand his or her media management responsibilities and should be able to interface with the emergency operations center and joint information center. - Incident Management: Identifying Remote Staging Areas (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Incident commanders should identify potential remote staging areas for use during response operations when resources may be exposed to unacceptable hazards. This enables incident commanders to relocate and protect resources from potential exposures. - Mass Evacuation: Planning for the Evacuation of Special Needs Populations (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Emergency managers should develop clear, concise plans that address the evacuation of their special needs populations in the event of an incident. - Pre-Incident Site Planning: Acquiring Diagrams and Plans for Power Plants and Industrial Facilities (Rhea County, TN
Fire departments should acquire diagrams and pre-plans for local power plants and other industrial facilities in their area. It is critical that these facilities provide fire departments with all information necessary to respond to an incident on their premises.
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LLIS.gov has partnered with the Emergency Management and Response – Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC) to provide LLIS.gov members access to the EMR-ISAC’s free, critical infrastructure protection (CIP) information. Located at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD, the EMR-ISAC was developed to collect, analyze, and disseminate timely, consequential information to assist in the practice of critical infrastructure protection by the leaders, owners, and operators of the nation’s Emergency Services Sector.
The EMR-ISAC, a no-cost information sharing program within the Department of Homeland Security, specifically provides information necessary to protect local internal critical infrastructures (i.e., personnel, physical assets, and communication/cyber systems that must be intact and operational 24 x 7) against all hazards, from natural disasters to terrorist activities. The program’s main focus is ensuring that emergency response leadership, their organizations, and local policy leaders have both the internal and external support and resources to aid in disaster protection, prevention, and response to enhance survivability, continuity of operations, and mission success.
The EMR-ISAC can be contacted at emr-isac@dhs.gov or 301-447-1325. To view the EMR-ISAC page on LLIS.gov, please click here or login to LLIS.gov and click on the EMR-ISAC link on the homepage. To subscribe for the free critical infrastructure protection (CIP) information disseminated by the Emergency Management and Response—Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC), please click on the following link: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/subjects/emr-isac/infograms/index.shtm.
Job Announcements
FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology located in
Listed below are some of the benefits.
Net salaries with no taxes or deductions
Free housing and utilities
Free medical insurance
Free transportation to and from work
Fully insured
Free annual round trip ticket
Two year contract (prefer 5)
Annual incremental increases of 3 to 5 %
Application period ends March 15th
For more information contact Gary Kistner at siufire@live.com.
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Assistant Professor/Career Program Facilitator Fire Science -
Summary of Duties: In addition to teaching and teaching related responsibilities, the Assistant Professor/Facilitator Fire Science will be responsible for preparing the IFSAC fire program accreditation every five years; conducting program and student activities; providing assistance with program related facilitation tasks; facilitating the sharing of resource materials, facilities, and equipment for instructors; representing the program to internal and external groups; supporting college policies and procedures; participating in college, division, and program activities; contributing to the growth and enhancement of the college mission and programs; and assisting with other program activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree.
· Strong communication skills.
· Three to five years teaching experience.
· Five years relevant professional experience in the field.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Master's degree.
· Previous teaching experience at
Salary/Benefits: Placement on the salary schedule based on degrees and related experience. Participation in college Flexible Benefit program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, tax sheltered annuities, and reimbursement accounts. Income protection insurance. JCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents. Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave allowances. Participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS). Eligibility for participation in an extensive range of JCCC staff development programs.
For more specific information on our benefit package visit our Website at http://www.jccc.edu/home/site.php/jobsbenefits/benefits
To apply: Include a Resume, Cover Letter and Unofficial Transcripts. If employed, certified transcripts for all college level education will be required. Provide required documents when completing the application.
Position Start Date: Full-time, regular, faculty appointment leading to continuing contract eligibility. Nine-month position. Starting date: August 17, 2009
Review of Applications to begin on 03-13-2009
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Courses include:
HazMat Operations (with Colorado State Cert exam)
HazMat Technician (with Colorado State Cert exam, out of state must pre-qualify with your state Ops certificate prior to attending).
CAMEO
ICS 300/400
MRTT
WMD Radiological Operations
For brochures and registration information, contact:
Michael D. McCabe
Fire Science Program Coordinator
Northeastern Junior College
Office: (970) 521-6653
Fax: (970) 521-6703
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