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Table Of Contents

	Through the Good & the Sad
	FEMA Responds to California Wildfires
	DOJ to Fix PSOB Claims
	Fire Protection Grant Application Period Open
	Study: Families not Prepared for Fire
	OSHA Seeks Comments on Fire Regs
	Hinz Named American LaFrance President, CEO
	Sixty Conference Scholarships Available
	Swiftwater Achievement Nominations Sought
	D'Oh: Simpsons Satire Hits Close to Home
	Front-End Participation
	Full Calendar at FireChief.com

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From Janet's Notebook

Through the Good & the Sad

By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director

When my father and brothers were firefighters in the 1970s, I listened for calls about an injured firefighter on our scanner, hearing the chief called for the chaplain and the chief's wife to pick up the injured firefighter's wife.

My mom and I would freeze at each call. With three family members at a fire scene, the risk factor is higher. Thankfully, the department never lost a firefighter, and my two brothers since have retired safely.

I thought of the nature of firefighter families several times this week. I was contacted by an organization looking for someone who could give a talk about being a chief's wife. The woman I suggested called me later, and I explained to her that because of her many years of marriage to a prominent chief and her incredible sense of humor, she was my immediate choice for the speaking engagement.

Also, last week I saw on the Internet that two firefighters who had died in a fire allegedly were under the influence of a drugs and/or alcohol. While there was some controversy over whether that information should have been released, I was more interested in the question raised about how the firefighters' grieving families would deal with this additional information. Click Here for More ...

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Top Story

FEMA Responds to California Wildfires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working with state officials and other federal agencies engaged in the response to the multiple wildfires burning across Southern California. Click Here for More ...

Polycom's Grant Assistance Program (PGAP) helps fire departments find and apply for funding sources, such as the Assistance to Firefighters grant, to buy critical communications equipment for training and distance learning. Go to www.polycom.com/pgap to learn more. We provide up to $1,500 towards the cost of grant writers to help you apply.

In the News

DOJ to Fix PSOB Claims

The Department of Justice unveiled a new strategy to streamline the claim review process and address the backlog issue related to the Hometown Heroes Survivor Benefits Act. Click Here for More ...

Fire Protection Grant Application Period Open

The application period for the 2007 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant program is now open. Applications must be received by Nov. 30. Click Here for More ...

Study: Families not Prepared for Fire

New research commissioned by the national nonprofit Home Safety Council finds that while a majority of mothers have talked with their children about preparing for emergencies, very few have taken action to ensure that their family is prepared to respond in the event of an emergency. Click Here for More ...

OSHA Seeks Comments on Fire Regs

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is requesting public input to determine what changes, if any, to make to its emergency response and preparedness standards. Click Here for More ...

Hinz Named American LaFrance President, CEO

Effective immediately, Hinz will assume the role as president and CEO of American LaFrance. Click Here for More ...

Sixty Conference Scholarships Available

The Public Entity Risk Institute, a nonprofit risk management training and educational organization, will award up to 60 scholarships to small public entities and community nonprofit organizations to attend the 2008 Public Risk Management Association Conference and Expo. Click Here for More ...

Swiftwater Achievement Nominations Sought

The Swiftwater Rescue Committee of the National Association for Search and Rescue is seeking nominations for the 2008 Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards. Click Here for More ...

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From Mutual Aid, a FIRE CHIEF Blog

D'Oh: Simpsons Satire Hits Close to Home

By Mark Chubb

Has the fire service become just another vocal, disaffected self-interest group? Are we signaling the community that we not only deserve their respect but also demand rewards for our service beyond reasonable compensation for our labor and expenses? Click Here for More ...

Front-End Participation

By Mike Love

In a recent issue of the Building Safety Journal International Code Council CEO Richard Weiland talks about the fire service's increased participation in the building-code process. Click Here for More ...

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OCTOBER

Emergency Management: Training and Exercises
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NOVEMBER 2007

TEEX Basic Marine Firefighting
5-6, College Station, Texas
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12-16, College Station, Texas
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13-16, College Station, Texas
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TEEX 40-Hour NFPA 1081 Industrial Interior Fire Brigade Certification
12-16, College Station, Texas
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Smoke Characterization Seminar
14-15, Lombard, Ill.
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Mexico Fire & Safety Expo
14-16, Mexico City
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TEEX 40-Hour NFPA 1081 Industrial Exterior Fire Brigade Certification
26-30, College Station, Texas
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DoD Personal Protective Equipment Conference
28-30, Fort. Lauderdale, Fla.
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DECEMBER 2007

TEEX 16-Hour NFPA 1081 Leadership
3-4, College Station, Texas
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TEEX Basic Marine Firefighting
3-4, College Station, Texas
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TEEX 32-Hour Advanced Tactical Leadership
10-13, College Station, Texas
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TEEX Combined (Basic & Advanced) Marine Firefighting
10-14, College Station, Texas
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TEEX Advanced Marine Firefighting
11-14, College Station, Texas
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