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August 10, 2010
In this issue:
  1. Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Provides $30 Million Less for AFG
  2. Contact Your U.S. Representatives and Senators Over August Recess
  3. Fire Service Must Do a Better Job Reducing Injuries and Deaths from Emergency Vehicle Crashes
  4. Transportation Secretary Names National EMS Advisory Council Members .
  5. Keep It Strong During National Firefighter Health Week: August 16-20
  6. September is National Preparedness Month: Make Sure Your Community is Ready
  7. CFSI Releases Video Advocating for Support of AFG and SAFER
  8. Deadline for World Trade Center Workers to Register for Workers’ Compensation Approaches
  9. Continuing Education Program Available to Help First Responders Dealing with Ankylosing Spondolytis Patients
  10. New NFIRS Web-Based Data Entry Tool Now Available
  11. Grant News from FireGrantsHelp
  12. Check Out the Latest News from FireRescue1
  13. Support Those Who Support the Voice of the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services
  14. Calendar of Events
In Case You Missed It: Recent NVFC News Alerts
Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Provides $30 Million Less for AFG
On July 14, the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approved legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY 2011, including providing $390 million for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and $420 million for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. Read full article.

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Contact Your U.S. Representatives and Senators Over August RecessMost U.S. Representatives and Senators spend the majority of the month of August in their home districts/states interacting with constituents during the annual Congressional recess. With an election coming up in November, the next month represents a prime opportunity for National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) members to interact with their elected federal officials to ask for their support of issues and legislation that are critical to the nation’s volunteer fire service. With that in mind, the NVFC has put together an update on the status of some of our top legislative priorities. Read full article.

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Fire Service Must Do a Better Job Reducing Injuries and Deaths from Emergency Vehicle Crashes
Spate of recent incidents highlights significance of problemSince the beginning of May, there have been a number of injuries and deaths caused by incidents involving fire department vehicles. Read full article.

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Transportation Secretary Names National EMS Advisory Council Members
NVFC EMS/Rescue Section Chair Ken Knipper to represent the volunteer EMS discipline

On July 19, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the appointment of 23 individuals representing various disciplines involved in the provision of emergency medical services (EMS) to serve two-year terms as members of the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC). The Council, which was created in 2007, provides stakeholder input to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of EMS on standards, guidelines, benchmarks, and data collection. Read full article.

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Keep It Strong During National Firefighter Health Week: August 16-20
NVFC resources help departments participate in National Firefighter Health Week

Firefighters run into situations when everyone else is running out. When you meet an obstacle, you face it head-on and make sure the job gets done right. When it comes to your health and wellness, you’re the only one who can keep yourself strong so that you can be there for those who depend on you: your family, your department, and your community. Are you up for the challenge? Read full article.

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September is National Preparedness Month: Make Sure Your Community is Ready

September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), a time to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, business, and communities. Take advantage of this opportunity to make sure your department and community are prepared for all types of emergency situations. Read full article.

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CFSI Releases Video Advocating for Support of AFG and SAFERThe Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) has produced an educational video designed to increase awareness about the importance of the Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Programs. Featuring prominent fire service leaders and a cadre of firefighters from various fire service fields, the video highlights the many benefits of the two grant programs - from enhancing the response capabilities for all types of emergencies to stimulating local economies through the manufacturing of equipment and apparatus. The video can be watched on the CFSI web site at www.cfsi.org. Read full article.^ Back to Top
Deadline for World Trade Center Workers to Register for Workers’ Compensation Approaches
Workers must register their service by Monday, Sept. 13, to preserve eligibility

People who performed rescue, recovery, or clean-up work at the World Trade Center have until Monday, September 13 to register with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board to preserve their eligibility for future benefits, should they ever need them. Read full article.

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Continuing Education Program Available to Help First Responders Dealing with Ankylosing Spondolytis PatientsThe Spondolytis Association of America (SAA), in cooperation with the National Association of Emergency Management Technicians (NAEMT), has created a continuing education video training program on Ankylosing Spondolytis. The program is titled Ankylosing Spondylitis: Managing Patients in an Emergency Setting, A Primer for First Responders. This training is not intended to be diagnostic, but rather to prepare an emergency medical technician to do the right thing to prevent further injury once a person has self-reported, in some way, that he or she has ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Read full article. ^ Back to Top
New NFIRS Web-Based Data Entry Tool Now Available The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) has recently made available a new National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) web-based data entry tool known as the Data Entry Browser Interface (DEBI). The new DEBI enables total web-based data entry into NFIRS, eliminating the need to download and install client software on the NFIRS user’s computer. DEBI will run using standard web browsers that will provide access to the application from any computer that has an Internet connection. Read full article.^ Back to Top
Grant News from FireGrantsHelp
Exclusive column from .
. Applying for fitness equipment grants through SAFER
By Bryan Jack, FireGrantsHelp Columnist
Based on the recruitment/retention section of the 2009 SAFER Guidance document, DHS states that "the grants are intended to create a net increase in the number of trained, certified, and competent firefighters capable of safely responding to emergencies likely to occur...Read more...
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Grant Writing Help
. Featured Grant: SAFER 2010
Application deadline: Summer 2010
. Get FREE grant assistance to purchase products
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Check Out the Latest News From FireRescue1
Exclusive column from .
. Ways to retain your new members
By Jason Zigmont, FireRescue1 Columnists
We often spend our time trying to figure out how to recruit new members, without giving enough thought on what to do with them once they actually call. But there a number of steps and measures your agency can take to ensure the right people are recruited — and want to stay for years. Show them the benefits
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Exclusive articles
. Lessons learned from Ga. truck fire video
. What do firefighters have to lose?
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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.

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Calendar of Events

View a listing of events the NVFC is attending as well as additional dates the NVFC would like to recognize.

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