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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.
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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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Resident Course Vacancies
R213 – Analysis of Arson Management: August 18 – 21, 13 vacancies
R208 – Interviewing-Interrogation Techniques and Courtroom Testimony: July 20 – 31, 11 vacancies
R203 – Fire Dynamics-Fire Modeling: July 6 – 17 or August 3 – 14, 15 vacancies each
Completed applications for on-campus courses must be sent to the following address:
Office of Admissions, Building I, Room 216
National Emergency Training Center
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-8998
(800) 238-3358, ext. 1035 or
(301) 447-1035
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#1
Our department is writing our AFG grant this year for radio replacement. We are looking at replacing all of our portable and mobile radios and possibly getting MDC’s for the vehicles. I’m looking for anyone else who has written grants similar to this, had success, and would be willing to share their grants with me. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated.
Andy Russell
Lieutenant/Paramedic
Peotone Fire Prot. Dist.
7550
(708) 258-6884 station
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#2
I am writing for information regarding respiratory fit testing. The department I currently work for uses qualitative fit testing for our SCBA and N95 masks. I have been tasked as training officer to look at our current method of testing compared to quantitative testing. I am aware of some benefits and limitations to each method, however, I would like to know if you have information regarding which method, if either is more beneficial and would provide better protection to our personnel.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Captain Robert Duke
Training Officer
Tel: 586.446.2982
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#3
In the past month, our department has had several vehicle extrications where the driver has had their ankles entangled around the vehicle’s brake pedal and the brake pedal has been bent over. Due to the extent of vehicle damage and limited space to work around the brake pedal/ankle area (and a traditional dash roll is questionable due to entanglement), we have used our traditional extrication tools (Nike hydraulic pipe cutter and
The reason for my post is to find out if anyone out there has found a better tool to cut through hardened steel (and fits in a very confined space and doesn’t result in elevated temperatures that could burn the patient’s extremities or result in a fire. It seems several months ago I saw an article in a magazine about the use of a micro rotary saw (like a cranial saw) used on rebar (which is softer steel than a brake pedal). Has anyone in the fire service used it in vehicle extrication? Thought about a Milwaukee SawsAll but don’t think it would work due to vibration and potential slippage with risk to the patient’s extremity.
Any ides would be appreciated.
Keith MacIsaac, Fire Chief EFO/CFO (OSU ’81)
Wheeling Fire Department
255 W. Dundee Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-2662
kmacisaac@wheelingil.gov
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- Test bank providers
- Test security measures
- Web testing companies
- Costs
- Comments
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Larry Mummey
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#5
The
Please send replies to:
Captain Scott Siberski
Ames Fire Department
ssiberski@city.ames.ia.us
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#6
The Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Department is currently in the process of updating our SOPs/SOGs. We are looking for any SOPs and/or SOGs that pertain to train accidents (derailment, fires, etc.).
Thank you in advance.
Jo-Ann Lorber, CFO, EFO, MIFireE
Captain -
Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue
Office: (954) 828-6809
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I'm looking for Dive Procedures that are based on the NFPA 1670 standard. We want to write or adopt procedures based on this standard and would rather not re-create the wheel. Thanks for your help.
Matt McGinnis
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#8
Our department is trying to develop a "Candidates Physical Agility Test" for
Ron Likley
Asst. Chief/Training Officer
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#9
The Las Cruces Fire Department is seeking information from other departments or agencies that are currently using electronic devices to perform code inspections on businesses. We currently use the 2006 version of the IFC and utilize paper inspection forms which then require our personnel to enter the information into our electronic records management system once the crews return to quarters. Being able to perform the inspections electronically in the field (to include occupant signature) and then either have wireless connectivity or download the form upon returning to quarters would greatly reduce the amount of redundant work currently necessary.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Andrew Bencomo
Deputy Chief of Operations
(575) 528-3473
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#10
I am looking for SOP/SOG's referencing fire department helicopter landing stand-by's. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Stay Safe!!
Joseph M. Heim
Captain
Fire Protection Specialist/Training Officer
309.782.1157
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#11
I am currently in the process of updating our firefighter rehab SOG. I’m interested if anyone has updated their SOP/SOG for rehab to the 2008 edition of NFPA 1584. If so, could you please share.
Jo-Ann Lorber, CFO, EFO, MIFireE
Captain -
Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue
Office: (954) 828-6809
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Hello, my name is John Haskell and I am a training officer for a Department of Energy Industrial site. My question is over Rehab SOP's. We are looking at different criteria for returning to fire ground activities after being in Rehab. What medical evaluations do you use and what criteria does the firefighter have to meet (i.e. Vitals, Temp, hydration) to be considered capable of returning to the activities they were doing before coming to Rehab?
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Capt. John Haskell
Pantex Fire Department
806-477-6512
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This question is for Florida Fire Departments. Has any department used impact fees to purchase fire inspector or any vehicle? If so was a state contract used and which one or was it purchased straight from a dealership? How many where bought?
Gene Fullwood
Fire Inspector/Investigator
Phone: (904) 491-7525
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#14
Ripley Volunteer Fire and Rescue is a mid-western West Virginia Fire Department that provides many emergency response services including Auto Extrication. We are looking for training on un-deployed airbags in front end or side collisions and hazards to rescuers when operations include extrication from a Hybrid Vehicle. We have been contacting the car manufacturers to see if they could provide hands on look so that the vehicle can be shown with instruction and demonstration. Has anyone had this type of training and how was your training attained and what format was it presented? All of the car manufacturers that we have contacted were less than helpful. Because we cover many miles of highway we run a large amount of auto extrication calls. Please send any ideas or class information contacts to:
Scott A. Moore
Ripley Fire and Rescue
304-670-6369 Mobile Phone
304-786-8496 Home
304-965-3491 Work – WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
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#15
I am the Training/Safety Officer with our department and I am researching different procedures, and materials, regarding promotions to Engineer and Lieutenant (Company Officer). If anyone has any written testing materials, written or practical, that you currently use and are pleased with I would appreciate your help. We have a good process in place, but I am looking for other options. We currently use a three step process including Written Exam, Practical Evolutions, and Interview. Again, any practicals or written materials you could share would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Captain Bob Lynch
Training Division
Office - (931) 520-5252
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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
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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.
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