From Tony.Bronk at us.army.mil Wed May 7 09:39:02 2008 From: Tony.Bronk at us.army.mil (Bronk, Anthony CIV NGMN) Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 10:39:02 -0500 Subject: [Msfdanews] Nominate a Deserving Firefighter for a New House (UNCLASSIFIED) Message-ID: <0D4B19A2F672C54DA5400D8FE2ADB341044A523A@NGMNBEVSMB002CL.mn.ng.ds.army.mil> Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Greetings everyone, Fresh off the press from the NVFC offices in D.C. The television show "Extreme Makeover" Home Edition, is looking for a firefighter for the possibility of a new home. Please post the attachment and follow the instructions if you know of someone deserving. The press release id below, Thank you, Ulie Seal and Tony Bronk Your NVFC Directors for Minnesota 1-800-Fireline Mn-nvfc at comcast.net Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is looking for a firefighter whose house and family need help. The show is accepting nominations for a firefighter who has displayed heroism or has proven to be a positive role model within the community, but whose family is in dire need of a new home. If there is a firefighter within your department or community that can benefit from a home makeover, nominate them today. Learn more and access nomination guidelines Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Extreme_Makeover_Home_Edition_Flyer[1].doc Type: application/msword Size: 269824 bytes Desc: Extreme_Makeover_Home_Edition_Flyer[1].doc Url : http://msfda.org/pipermail/msfdanews_msfda.org/attachments/20080507/47b20628/attachment-0001.doc From Tony.Bronk at us.army.mil Fri May 16 15:05:49 2008 From: Tony.Bronk at us.army.mil (Bronk, Anthony CIV NGMN) Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 16:05:49 -0500 Subject: [Msfdanews] FW: Federal funding available for training rural firefighters (UNCLASSIFIED) Message-ID: <0D4B19A2F672C54DA5400D8FE2ADB341044A5256@NGMNBEVSMB002CL.mn.ng.ds.army.mil> Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Please review the information below about some help for your department. -----Original Message----- From: Dave Finger [mailto:DFinger at nvfc.org] Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 3:27 PM To: Dave Finger Subject: Federal funding available for training rural firefighters Importance: High All, The Department of Transportation (DoT) has a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant program and this year, DoT Secretary Mary Peters has called for a Rural Safety Initiative (RSI) to try to direct more funding to rural areas. This is particularly important now that Hazmat Operations training is part of NFPA 1001, which means it will most likely be included as part of the basic training curriculum offered and in some cases required by in your states. The process for obtaining training through this grant program is a little different from programs like AFG and SAFER. Each state has a coordinator who applies to DoT for funding. These applications are due on July 15 and funding is awarded on September 30. It is important that the volunteer fire service contact the coordinator in each state to let them know what your hazmat training needs are so that they can be included in the application that goes to DoT. Because of the RSI, states are being directed to push more resources to rural areas. However, state coordinators need to hear from the volunteer fire service so that they know what to include in their applications. Keep in mind that while the application deadline for state coordinators is July 15 they are probably putting those applications together as we speak so the sooner that you make contact the better. We've been in contact with Charles Rogoff, who coordinates the HMEP grants for DoT. He urged us to ask you to make contact with your state coordinators as soon as possible and to encourage others to do the same. One of the main reasons that Secretary Peters issued the RSI was based on the fact that there is a significant unmet need in rural areas. It is incumbent upon us (the volunteer fire service) to demonstrate that need by communicating to the state coordinators. Attached is the announcement that appeared in the Federal Register regarding the HMEP grants. It provides a lot of detail about the intention of the program and how it works. I would encourage you to read it before contacting your state coordinator. Below are some links that provide additional information about HMEP and RSI. Also attached is contact information for your state coordinator. Charles suggested that you call them directly, at least initially, and then submit something in writing if they ask you to. We are in the process of posting this on the NVFC website but for now just refer to the attachment. If you have trouble reaching your state contact or have any other questions please let me know. http://hazmat.dot.gov/training/state/hmep/hmep.htm http://www.dot.gov/affairs/ruralsafety/ruralsafetyinitiativeplan.htm Dave We've moved...please note our new address: Dave Finger, Director of Government Relations National Volunteer Fire Council 7852 Walker Drive, Suite 450 Greenbelt, MD 20770 202 887-5700, ext. 12 202 887-5291 Fax 1-888-ASK-NVFC (275-6832) www.nvfc.org This email, and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s). 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Name: Federal Register notice.doc Type: application/msword Size: 28160 bytes Desc: Federal Register notice.doc Url : http://msfda.org/pipermail/msfdanews_msfda.org/attachments/20080516/17d7078d/attachment-0003.doc From Tony.Bronk at us.army.mil Fri May 16 15:08:09 2008 From: Tony.Bronk at us.army.mil (Bronk, Anthony CIV NGMN) Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 16:08:09 -0500 Subject: [Msfdanews] FW: NVFC E-update (UNCLASSIFIED) Message-ID: <0D4B19A2F672C54DA5400D8FE2ADB341044A5257@NGMNBEVSMB002CL.mn.ng.ds.army.mil> Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Below is the electronic version of the NVFC update. If you have any question please feel free to call. Respectfully submitted, Ulie Seal and Tony Bronk Your MN NVFC Representatives. 1-800-Fireline' Mn-nvfc at comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: NVFC News [mailto:kettinger at nvfc.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:47 AM To: Bronk, Anthony CIV NGMN Subject: NVFC E-update May 13, 2008 In this issue: 1. Only Two Days Left: Junior Firefighter Scholarship Applications Due May 15 2. Draft National EMS Education Standards Open for Comment 3. D Block Hearing Examines Failures, Plans for Future 4. NEMSAC Holds Inaugural Meeting 5. May 18-24 is National EMS Week 6. Nominate a Deserving Firefighter for a New House 7. 2007 NVFC Annual Report Now Available Online 8. Visit the NVFC at Booth S21-S26 During Fire Expo 9. ICC Now Accepting Nominations for 2008 Fire Service Award 10. Office of EMS Seeks Highway Safety Specialist 11. NIOSH Seeks Safety and Occupational Health Specialist 12. Support Those Who Support the Voice of the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services 13. Calendar of Events ^ Back to Top Only Two Days Left: Junior Firefighter Scholarship Applications Due May 15 Applications for the National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) Junior Firefighter Scholarship and Grant Program are due by 5 pm EDT on May 15. The application and criteria for the competitive scholarships are available online at www.nvfc.org/ScholarshipProgram . Departments must be registered in order for their juniors to apply. Registration is free - sign up at www.nvfc.org/juniors and get your scholarship applications in today! Read full article . ^ Back to Top Draft National EMS Education Standards Open for Comment The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Health Resources and Services Administration have partnered with the National Association of EMS Educators to develop new national EMS education standards. Called for in The EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach, these standards will replace the current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curricula and are currently open for comment. Read full article . ^ Back to Top D Block Hearing Examines Failures, Plans for Future Earlier this month, the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet held a hearing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to analyze the 700MHz spectrum auction. One major component of the auction was an area of spectrum known as the D Block, an important area of focus for the volunteer emergency services. If sold, the D Block would utilize 10MHz of spectrum specifically for public safety and the development of an interoperable communications system. Read full article . ^ Back to Top NEMSAC Holds Inaugural Meeting The newly formed National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) met for the first time April 24 and 25 at Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, DC. Read full article . ^ Back to Top May 18-24 is National EMS Week Celebrate the emergency medical services during National EMS Week from May 18-24. This week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's first responders. Read full article . ^ Back to Top Nominate a Deserving Firefighter for a New Home Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is looking for a firefighter whose house and family need help. The show is accepting nominations for a firefighter who has displayed heroism or has proven to be a positive role model within the community, but whose family is in dire need of a new home. If there is a firefighter within your department or community that can benefit from a home makeover, nominate them today. Learn more and view nomination guidelines . ^ Back to Top 2007 NVFC Annual Report Now Available Online The National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) 2007 Annual Report is now available for download. The report provides a summary of the NVFC's activities throughout 2007, including sections on NVFC programs such as Fire Corps, the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program, and the National Junior Firefighter Program, as well as legislative efforts, EMS initiatives, and more. Find out what the NVFC is doing for you and download the report now . ^ Back to Top Visit the NVFC at Fire Expo The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is bringing its interactive exhibit to Fire Expo in Harrisburg, PA, from May 16-18. Stop by booth S21-S26 to get free health screenings as well as to learn about programs and resources that can benefit you and your department. Read full article . ^ Back to Top ICC Now Accepting Nominations for 2008 Fire Service Award The International Code Council (ICC) is calling for nominations for the 2008 ICC Fire Service Award, which will be presented at the ICC Annual Conference and Final Action Hearings in September. This award is given to a member of ICC whose service, professional abilities and leadership have been exemplary in the development of the ICC Fire Code and have served as an example to all fire prevention and fire protection professionals. The award is in honor of Robert W. Gain, a founder of the Uniform Fire Code and distinguished member of the organizations promulgating the fire code. Deadline for nominations is June 16. Learn more and download application . ^ Back to Top Office of EMS Seeks Highway Safety Specialist The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of EMS is currently seeking a Highway Safety Specialist. This position will work primarily with the Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services and the National EMS Advisory Council. The closing date is May 27. View full job announcement . ^ Back to Top NIOSH Seeks Safety and Occupational Health Specialist The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Division of Safety Research, has an immediate opening for a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist in the Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program located in the NIOSH Morgantown, WV, facility. Qualified individuals seeking a challenging opportunity and future career in the prevention of firefighter deaths and injuries are encouraged to apply online at USA Jobs. The announcement will remain open until May 21. Current and former federal employees apply under HHS-CDC-T2-2008-0527 . All US Citizens Apply Under HHS-CDC-D2-2008-0198 . ^ Back to Top Support Those Who Support the Voice of the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services The NVFC relies on the assistance of its corporate and association partners to be able to provide a voice for the volunteer fire and emergency services in Washington. We encourage you to look at a list of our Corporate Members and support them with your business. ^ Back to Top Calendar of Events Below is a list of events that the NVFC will be attending, as well as nationally recognized dates which the NVFC would like to acknowledge. Fire Expo Harrisburg, PA May 16-18, 2008 National EMS Week May 18-24 Firehouse Expo July 22-27, 2008 Baltimore, MD Fire-Rescue International August 14-16, 2008 Denver, CO National Firefighter Health Week August 18-22 National Preparedness Month September 2008 NVFC Fall Meeting September 24-27, 2008 Grand Rapids, MI Fire Prevention Week October 5-11 FDSOA Annual Safety Forum October 27 - 31, 2008 Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, Florida Contact: membership at fdsoa.org ^ Back to Top ________________________________ Join the NVFC and support the voice of the volunteer. Find out more and join online at www.nvfc.org . To be removed from the NVFC E-Update list click here . ^ Back to Top Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE