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President,
International Association of Fire Fighters Takes a Shot At Volunteers
Harold A. Schaitberger, General President, International
Association of Fire Fighters, takes a shot at Volunteer Fire
Departments in todays testimony. There were a number of questions about
the Fire Grants and SAFER. Mr. Schaitberger believes too much of ... |
Mar 10, 2007
9:15 pm |
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Need
A Grant Writer For Your 2007 AFG Application
Need A Grant Writer For Your 2007 AFG Application?
http://minnesotafireservice.com/links_afgp_writers.html
<http://minnesotafireservice.com/links_afgp_writers.html> You may
decide that you need to hire or engage a grant writer to assist you in
the ... |
Mar 10, 2007
8:25 pm |
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It's
Friday And You Deserve To Laugh - A.A.A.D.D.
A. A. A. D. D. - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder This is
commonly found in retired people. This is how it manifests: I decide to
water my garden. As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at
my car and decide my car needs washing. As I ... |
Mar 9, 2007
11:13 pm |
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Grand
Forks Fire Department is hosting a FirePrograms software Regional
Training
REMINDER Grand Forks Fire Department is hosting a FirePrograms
software Regional Training Session. Date: March 21 & 22, 2007 Time:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: Grand Forks Cost: $395 per person
Registration must be received by March 7, 2007. For more ... |
Mar 9, 2007
6:55 pm |
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Luxfer
has recently issued a second notice asking the owners of SCBA cylinders
Luxfer has recently issued a second notice asking the owners of
SCBA cylinders to review all cylinders and identify those that have a
hydrostatic testing date between May and September 2005. The serial
numbers for these must also be verified against the ... |
Mar 9, 2007
6:53 pm |
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March
11 Change Your Clock - Change Your Fire Alarm Batteries
March 11 Change Your Clock - Change Your Fire Alarm Batteries 21
years ago the International Association of Fire Chiefs has co-sponsored
the "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" campaign. Since then we
have coined a phrase "Change your clocks - change ... |
Mar 9, 2007
5:46 pm |
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NFA
Alumni Association Passes 19,000 Members
NFA Alumni Association Passes 19,000 Members The National Fire
Academy Alumni Association (NFAAA) has surpassed the 19,000 member mark
as of March 1, 2007. The NFAAA was formed in 1998 through the
suggestion of and implementation by Mr. Bill Manning ... |
Mar 9, 2007
5:13 pm |
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Re:
State Auditor Pension Division - Saint Cloud Training Session Change
Pension Training Update The April 12 relief association training
session in St. Cloud has been filled. Due to the overwhelming response
for training in this location, an additional training session in St.
Cloud has been added for Thursday, April 19, from ... |
Mar 9, 2007
4:32 pm |
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NIMS
RECOMMENDED NFPA 1600 and NFPA 1561 STANDARDS
NIMS RECOMMENDED NFPA 1600 and NFPA 1561 STANDARDS BACKGROUND The
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) created the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) as required under Homeland Security
Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5. NIMS provides the framework ... |
Mar 9, 2007
11:27 am |
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NIMS
- WHOSE VERSION OF AN ICS COURSE SHOULD I TAKE?
WHOSE VERSION OF AN ICS COURSE SHOULD I TAKE? NIMS Alert March 1,
2007 NA: 05-07 NIMS Integration Center 202-646-3850
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims NIMS-Integration-Center@dhs.gov WHOSE
VERSION OF AN ICS COURSE SHOULD I TAKE? The NIMS Integration Center
(NIC ... |
Mar 9, 2007
11:21 am |
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NIMS
Integration Center has developed three "NIMS Alert" notifications
The NIMS Integration Center has developed three "NIMS Alert"
notifications with a March dates: - Alert 05-07 "Which Version of an
ICS Course Should I Take": Nothing new (as long as it meets
Matrix/Metrics), however there is a mention of "NIMS Training ... |
Mar 9, 2007
11:19 am |
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Minnesota
Legislative Meetings and Action
Minnesota Legislative Action MEETINGS FRIDAY, March 9, 2007 2:45
PM Committee: Health and Human Services Room: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Paul Thissen * Note: * Change in Agenda Agenda: HF736
(Huntley) Ambulance service personnel longevity award ... |
Mar 9, 2007
11:05 am |
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Credentialing
- Pa. First Responder Authentication Cards to use VeriSign PKI
Pa. First Responder Authentication Cards to use VeriSign PKI By
Wade-Hahn Chan
<http://www.gcn.com/cgi-bin/udt/im.author.contact.view?client.id=gcn_dai\
ly&story.id=43272> , Contributing Writer
<http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/43272-1.html ... |
Mar 9, 2007
10:34 am |
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CURTIS
HOLTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY - GONE!!!
FIRE INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA P.O. BOX 545 WAYZATA, MN
55391 763-537-FIAM MEMORANDUM DATE: MARCH 8, 2007 TO: FIAM MEMBERSHIP
& MN FIRE SERVICE FROM: DOUG THIES, PRESIDENT RE: CURTIS HOLTER
MEMORIAL LIBRARY It is with much sadness that I must ... |
Mar 9, 2007
10:29 am |
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HHS
LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE TOOLKIT FOR RADIATION RESPONSES
HHS LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE TOOLKIT FOR MEDICAL RESPONSES TO RADIATION
EMERGENCIES HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced the Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS) has developed a new downloadable
online diagnostic and treatment toolkit designed ... |
Mar 9, 2007
10:22 am |
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Round
#20 - Congratulations to the Following 9 Departments
Congratulations to the following departments. This round brings
Minnesota's 2006 total dollars over 14 million and the total from 2001
till now, over 77 million dollars into the state. This round also
brings our all time award number to 1,014 awards of ... |
Mar 9, 2007
10:12 am |
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A
Message From The Folks At The Capitol
A Message From The Folks At The Capitol Scrap Metal Bill: ACTION
NEEDED SF 443 (Higgins) heard for the second time in Senate Jobs and
Industry, they ran out of time at the first hearing. Bill was laid over
after opposition testimony and some questions and ... |
Mar 7, 2007
3:32 pm |
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Reminder
- 2007 Minnesota Fire School April 28 & 29, 2007
2007 Minnesota Fire School April 28 & 29, 2007 Hennepin
Technical College, Eden Prairie 13100 College View Drive, Eden Prairie,
MN 55347 Minnesota Fire Departments should have received the poster
last week. Here is the web address for our state fire ... |
Mar 7, 2007
3:04 pm |
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New
Fire Scene Simulator Version 6 Available
Fire Simulator 6 Expanded is finished and ready for download. The
Simulator 6 Expanded Version includes many of the wish list items that
so many of you have asked us for and a couple of new features that we
have been wanting to release for a long time. As ... |
Mar 7, 2007
2:08 pm |
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Re:
Firefighter Dies While Attending Training At The National Fire Academy
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.-- The New York State Office of Fire Prevention
and Control has reported the line of duty death of Firefighter Michael
D. Sowich. He died March 2 while attending a training program at the
National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Md ... |
Mar 7, 2007
1:03 pm |
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Defibtech
AEDs - Defibrillator Maker Announces Recall
Defibtech AEDs - Defibrillator Maker Announces Recall
http://www.defibtech.com/fa2007/
<http://www.defibtech.com/fa2007/> A serious software problem
with two models of automatic external defibrillators has led their
manufacturer to recall thousands of the ... |
Mar 7, 2007
1:01 pm |
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Cold
Spring Minnesota Firefighters Save Sleeping Woman From House Fire
Cold Spring Minnesota Firefighters Save Sleeping Woman From House
Fire <http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MFSN/post?use_rte=1>
<http://www.kare11.com/news/ts_article.aspx?storyid=246373>
http://www.kare11.com/news/ts_article.aspx?storyid=246373 <http ... |
Mar 7, 2007
12:49 pm |
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Fairfield
firefighter found guilty of vehicular manslaughter
Fairfield firefighter found guilty of vehicular manslaughter Judge
suspends 90-day jail sentence, issues
$750http://www.fairfield-echo.com/hp/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/03\
/06/hjn030707schumann_s.html
<http://www.fairfield-echo.com/hp/content/oh ... |
Mar 7, 2007
10:57 am |
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Balto.
LODD Finger Pointing, Ohio FF Sentenced, New DC Chief (The Secret List)
The Baltimore Examiner is reporting issues of finger pointing in
relation to the tragic death of fire recruit Racheal Wilson. As
reported: Former Baltimore City Fire training director Kenneth Hyde
spoke out for the first time Tuesday, alleging he informed ... |
Mar 7, 2007
10:49 am |
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APCO
Releases Training Standards for Communications Training Officers (CTO)
APCO Releases Training Standards for Communications Training
Officers (CTO) <http://www.apcointl.org/#> The focus of the
Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Training
Officers, a follow up to the Project 33 Minimum Training ... |
Mar 7, 2007
10:45 am |
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USFA
- Web-based Course Lightweight Construction During Fire
Building Performance Awareness of Lightweight Construction during
Fireshttp://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/research/safety/construction.sh\
tm
<http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/research/safety/construction.shtm>
MFSN Editors Note: Some of the sections ... |
Mar 7, 2007
9:12 am |
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Firefighter
Dies While Attending Training At The National Fire Academy
March 2nd - Firefighter Dies While Attending Training At The
National Fire Academy Maryland - FirefighterMichael D. Sowich from New
Hartford Fire Department passed away in hisdorm room from a cause still
to be determined while attending trainingat the ... |
Mar 7, 2007
8:52 am |
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Patch
Microsoft Windows and Windows Servers for Daylight Savings Time Now
Patch Microsoft Windows and Windows servers for Daylight Saving
Time now
<http://ct.techrepublic.com.com/clicks?t=32852376-7e560ea57cb8630680cbb6\
49f90be1d6-bf&s=5&fs=0> Beginning this year, Daylight Saving
Time (DST) is starting earlier and running ... |
Mar 7, 2007
8:43 am |
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March
2007 Pension Division Newsletter
* March 2007 Pension Division Newsletter * 2006 Reporting Forms
Available * Saint Cloud Training Session Change * FRPAS Update * Online
Reporting Form Helpful Hints 2006 Reporting Forms Available The 2006
Reporting Year forms are now available in the ... |
Mar 7, 2007
8:08 am |
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MN
Legislative Report - March 7, 2007 Nyle Zikmund
Pension News: OSA newsletter attached, they have some training
sessions coming up. Mary Murphy is the new chair of the Pension
Commission Window Screens: Bill passed out of House Public Housing
Committee on a 9 to 5 roll call vote. This was the chairs ... |
Mar 7, 2007
7:54 am |
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Reminder
- Lake Region School Morris MN March 31
Reminder - Lake Region School http://msfda.org/regions-06.html
<http://msfda.org/regions-06.html> Dead line is March 16th. Mar
31, 2007 - Eugen L Weber Fire School - Morris School Information and
Registration Form <http://msfda.org/flyer-2007_eugene ... |
Mar 6, 2007
3:48 pm |
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The
State Auditor's E-Update is the official online news publication
The State Auditor's E-Update is the official online news
publication of the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor. 1. 2006
Pension Reporting Forms Available 2. Pension Training Session Change 3.
Avoiding Pitfalls: Approval of Town Meeting Minutes - 1 ... |
Mar 6, 2007
3:32 pm |
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State
Auditor Pension Division - Saint Cloud Training Session Change
Saint Cloud Training Session Change The Saint Cloud training
session has been re-scheduled for Thursday, April 12, from 6:00 PM to
9:00 PM. If you would like to register for the new Saint Cloud session,
please contact Gail Richie at the number or email ... |
Mar 6, 2007
3:12 pm |
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Re:
LMCIT - Trends in Minnesota Firefighter Injuries Report
The following is a summary of findings from a recent LMCIT study
of firefighter injuries in Minnesota. LMCIT is still considering
options for publishing a full report and possible injury prevention
techniques. More information on the study will be ... |
Mar 6, 2007
3:00 pm |
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2007
Safety and Loss Control Workshops
2007 Safety and Loss Control Workshops
http://www.lmnc.org/conf/losscontrol07.cfm
<http://www.lmnc.org/conf/losscontrol07.cfm> Practical safety and
loss prevention tips The LMCIT Safety and Loss Control Workshops
provide valuable information to help your ... |
Mar 6, 2007
2:56 pm |
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LMCIT
- Trends in Minnesota Firefighter Injuries Report
The following summary report maybe of some assistance to you when
planning your application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program this year. Leaque of Minnesota CitiesInsurance Trust LMCIT -
Trendsin FirefighterInjuries <http ... |
Mar 6, 2007
2:43 pm |
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3rd
International Fire Fighter and EMS Safety Stand Down - June 17–23 2007
The IAFC has announced the 3rd International Fire Fighter and EMS
Safety Stand Down. This year's stand down focused on being "Ready to
Respond". The dates are June 17-23. It includes both weekends this year
so all firefighters and departments can take ... |
Mar 6, 2007
11:02 am |
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DHS
Has Proposed Standards For State Issued ID Cards
The Homeland Security Department has proposed standards for
state-issued ID cards under the Real ID Act of 2005. The proposal
<http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/nprm_realid.pdf> was
published in the Federal Register and is open for public comment. http
... |
Mar 6, 2007
10:34 am |
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A
Bill To Allow The Nonprofit Fire Corporations To Purchase From State
Contract
S.F. No. 321, as introduced - 85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)
Posted on Jan 25, 2007
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/revisor/pages/search_status/status_de\
tail.php?b=House&f=HF465&ssn=0&y=2007
<http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/revisor/pages ... |
Mar 5, 2007
6:04 pm |
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North
Mankato Fire EMS and Rescue School - Hundreds of MN Firefighters Gather
Hundreds of MN Firefighters Gather for Training [View Video of the
Hundreds of MN Firefighters Gather for Training story]
<http://www.keyc.tv/> Published Date: 03-03-2007 06:47 PM CT
http://www.keyc.tv/article/view/117162/ They've gathered in big numbers
... |
Mar 5, 2007
1:25 pm |
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DHS
Opens for Comment NIMS Upgrade Draft Document for Comment
DHS Opens for Comment NIMS Upgrade Draft Document for Comment On
February 1, 2007, the Department of Homeland Security released Version
1 of the Draft National Incident Management System (NIMS) Upgrade
<https://www.llis.dhs.gov/member/secure/detail.cfm ... |
Mar 5, 2007
1:19 pm |
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Legislative
Commission on Pensions and Retirement March 6, 2007 6:30 p.m.
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement March 6, 2007
6:30 p.m. Room 500N State Office Building **NOTE ROOM CHANGE** Meeting
called by 2006 Vice Chair Rep. Steve Smith Agenda: Election of
2007-2008 Commission officers: Chair, Vice Chair ... |
Mar 3, 2007
12:35 am |
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2007
AFG March 5 Application Period Start Temporarily Postponed
2007 Assistance to Firefighter Grants March 5 Application Period
Start Temporarily Postponed The United States Department of Homeland
Security is in the process of finalizing the Fiscal Year 2007
Assistance to Firefighter Grants guidances and applications ... |
Mar 2, 2007
10:32 pm |
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College
Scholarships
ATTENTION ALL POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS (Full-time or paid
on call): The Police and Firefighters Association is now giving out the
application request forms for their scholarship program. You must send
in the request form between March 1 - April ... |
Mar 2, 2007
1:09 pm |
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Round
#19 - 148 Awards As of Round #19 March 2, 2007
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced awards
for the Fiscal Year 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
awarding 317 grants to fire departments throughout the United States.
Congratulations to the 9 Minnesota Departments. With this ... |
Mar 2, 2007
9:09 am |
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NOTICE
- The North Mankato Fire School IS STILL ON!!!
NOTICE - The North Mankato Fire School IS STILL ON!!! The
Minneosta state Fire EMS and Rescue School in North mankato is STILL
ON!!! It has not been canceled and will take place as scheduled. The WX
will be great for the school so plan on coming to North ... |
Mar 1, 2007
7:16 pm |
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Mn/DOT
Closing State Highways Southwest of MN River at 2:00 p.m. today (March
1)
Mn/DOT Closing State Highways Southwest of MN River at 2:00 p.m.
today (March 1) [0] Willmar,Minn. - (1:00 p.m.) The Minnesota
Department of Transportation inWillmar (District 8) will be closing
state highways southwest of theMinnesota River at 2:00 p.m ... |
Mar 1, 2007
2:02 pm |
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Join
National Seat Belt Pledge Campaign To Wear Seat Belts While Responding
Join National Seat Belt Pledge Campaign To Wear Seat Belts While
Respondinghttp://minnesotafireservice.com/brian_hunton.html
<http://minnesotafireservice.com/brian_hunton.html> [right] On
April 23 2005, firefighter Christopher Brian Hunton, a 27 year old ... |
Mar 1, 2007
1:35 pm |
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CAMEO
Chemicals -- An online database of hazardous materials
CAMEO Community Members, We are pleased to announce the release of
CAMEO Chemicals -- an online, easier-to-use version of the most popular
components of the CAMEO program. Find it at
http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/ <http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/>
. The ... |
Mar 1, 2007
10:22 am |
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Solve
your morale problems!
Your
firefighters maybe bored because of nothing to do and the public
doesn't recognize them as heroes. Get them involved in public education
and fire prevention activities where they are helping the public. It
won't be long and they will become recognized heroes for saving lives
in a proactive way.
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