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Friday, April 30, 2010
ETMA Meeting - May
The next meeting of the East Texas Mutual Aid Association will be held at the Jasper Fire Department on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. This months meeting is being hosted by Stat Care EMS. We encourage all Fire Chiefs of V.F.D’s and department heads to be in attendance We hope you can make plans to attend. If you are unable to join us, we extend the invitation to anyone representing you or your organization.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact the Jasper County E.M. Billy Ted Smith at (409) 994-2543 or Kirbie Moss at 409-504-9047 .This includes any requests for department head updates or changes/additions to contact information. Hope to see you there.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact the Jasper County E.M. Billy Ted Smith at (409) 994-2543 or Kirbie Moss at 409-504-9047 .This includes any requests for department head updates or changes/additions to contact information. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Chief Colley To Visit Southeast Texas
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Web site. The application period is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applications for these grants must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide approximately $390 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country. AFG awards aim to enhance response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire and other hazards. The grants enable local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations to obtain training, conduct first responder health and safety programs, and buy equipment and response vehicles.
An applicant tutorial is available at www.firegrantsupport.com. The tutorial provides 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 funding priorities and evaluation criteria.
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.
Applicants who have questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grants opportunity should contact the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or at firegrants@.... During the application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EDT), but is prepared to revise hours of operation based on volume and demand
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Web site. The application period is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applications for these grants must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide approximately $390 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country. AFG awards aim to enhance response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire and other hazards. The grants enable local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations to obtain training, conduct first responder health and safety programs, and buy equipment and response vehicles.
An applicant tutorial is available at www.firegrantsupport.com. The tutorial provides 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 funding priorities and evaluation criteria.
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.
Applicants who have questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grants opportunity should contact the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or at firegrants@.... During the application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EDT), but is prepared to revise hours of operation based on volume and demand
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
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G-310 - Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
This course is designed to educate emergency management personnel from inland jurisdictions on the nature of the hurricane threat and the role they can expect to play in the response to that threat. There is heavy emphasis on hurricane hazards, particularly the elements that pose the greatest threat to inland communities. The course also acquaints the student with available planning and decision-making tools and details planning and preparation efforts to be considered prior to and after a hurricane.
Target Audience:
State and local emergency management personnel from areas that are at risk from hurricane hazards as the storm moves inland
How this course is offered:
Individuals can register below for class deliveries offered in Austin. A jurisdiction may request that it be conducted locally by coordinating verbally in advance with the appropriate RLO and then submit a written request to GDEM via the form here.
Prerequisites:
None, but completion of Emergency Planning (G-235) would be helpful.
Cost:
No tuition is charged.
310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
DPS Training Academy
5805 North Lamar Blvd, Building C
AUSTIN, TX 78757
County: TRAVIS 5/11/2010 30
G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
1112 North Street
NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961
County: NACOGDOCHES 5/26/2010
G-310 - Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
This course is designed to educate emergency management personnel from inland jurisdictions on the nature of the hurricane threat and the role they can expect to play in the response to that threat. There is heavy emphasis on hurricane hazards, particularly the elements that pose the greatest threat to inland communities. The course also acquaints the student with available planning and decision-making tools and details planning and preparation efforts to be considered prior to and after a hurricane.
Target Audience:
State and local emergency management personnel from areas that are at risk from hurricane hazards as the storm moves inland
How this course is offered:
Individuals can register below for class deliveries offered in Austin. A jurisdiction may request that it be conducted locally by coordinating verbally in advance with the appropriate RLO and then submit a written request to GDEM via the form here.
Prerequisites:
None, but completion of Emergency Planning (G-235) would be helpful.
Cost:
No tuition is charged.
310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
DPS Training Academy
5805 North Lamar Blvd, Building C
AUSTIN, TX 78757
County: TRAVIS 5/11/2010 30
G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
1112 North Street
NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961
County: NACOGDOCHES 5/26/2010
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Friday, April 30, 2010
ETMA Meeting - May
The next meeting of the East Texas Mutual Aid Association will be held at the Jasper Fire Department on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. This months meeting is being hosted by Stat Care EMS. We encourage all Fire Chiefs of V.F.D’s and department heads to be in attendance We hope you can make plans to attend. If you are unable to join us, we extend the invitation to anyone representing you or your organization.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact the Jasper County E.M. Billy Ted Smith at (409) 994-2543 or Kirbie Moss at 409-504-9047 .This includes any requests for department head updates or changes/additions to contact information. Hope to see you there.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact the Jasper County E.M. Billy Ted Smith at (409) 994-2543 or Kirbie Moss at 409-504-9047 .This includes any requests for department head updates or changes/additions to contact information. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Chief Colley To Visit Southeast Texas
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Web site. The application period is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applications for these grants must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide approximately $390 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country. AFG awards aim to enhance response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire and other hazards. The grants enable local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations to obtain training, conduct first responder health and safety programs, and buy equipment and response vehicles.
An applicant tutorial is available at www.firegrantsupport.com. The tutorial provides 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 funding priorities and evaluation criteria.
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.
Applicants who have questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grants opportunity should contact the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or at firegrants@.... During the application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EDT), but is prepared to revise hours of operation based on volume and demand
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Web site. The application period is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applications for these grants must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide approximately $390 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country. AFG awards aim to enhance response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire and other hazards. The grants enable local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations to obtain training, conduct first responder health and safety programs, and buy equipment and response vehicles.
An applicant tutorial is available at www.firegrantsupport.com. The tutorial provides 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 funding priorities and evaluation criteria.
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.
Applicants who have questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grants opportunity should contact the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or at firegrants@.... During the application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EDT), but is prepared to revise hours of operation based on volume and demand
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
Back to Course Description Course Description
G-310 - Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
This course is designed to educate emergency management personnel from inland jurisdictions on the nature of the hurricane threat and the role they can expect to play in the response to that threat. There is heavy emphasis on hurricane hazards, particularly the elements that pose the greatest threat to inland communities. The course also acquaints the student with available planning and decision-making tools and details planning and preparation efforts to be considered prior to and after a hurricane.
Target Audience:
State and local emergency management personnel from areas that are at risk from hurricane hazards as the storm moves inland
How this course is offered:
Individuals can register below for class deliveries offered in Austin. A jurisdiction may request that it be conducted locally by coordinating verbally in advance with the appropriate RLO and then submit a written request to GDEM via the form here.
Prerequisites:
None, but completion of Emergency Planning (G-235) would be helpful.
Cost:
No tuition is charged.
310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
DPS Training Academy
5805 North Lamar Blvd, Building C
AUSTIN, TX 78757
County: TRAVIS 5/11/2010 30
G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
1112 North Street
NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961
County: NACOGDOCHES 5/26/2010
G-310 - Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
This course is designed to educate emergency management personnel from inland jurisdictions on the nature of the hurricane threat and the role they can expect to play in the response to that threat. There is heavy emphasis on hurricane hazards, particularly the elements that pose the greatest threat to inland communities. The course also acquaints the student with available planning and decision-making tools and details planning and preparation efforts to be considered prior to and after a hurricane.
Target Audience:
State and local emergency management personnel from areas that are at risk from hurricane hazards as the storm moves inland
How this course is offered:
Individuals can register below for class deliveries offered in Austin. A jurisdiction may request that it be conducted locally by coordinating verbally in advance with the appropriate RLO and then submit a written request to GDEM via the form here.
Prerequisites:
None, but completion of Emergency Planning (G-235) would be helpful.
Cost:
No tuition is charged.
310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities
DPS Training Academy
5805 North Lamar Blvd, Building C
AUSTIN, TX 78757
County: TRAVIS 5/11/2010 30
G-310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities Nacogdoches Library
1112 North Street
NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961
County: NACOGDOCHES 5/26/2010
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