Paulison and Johnson to Lead FEMA, Maurstad and Lee to Join Senior Management Team
President Bush has announced his intent to nominate R. David Paulison as Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).MORE

Statement by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on the Confirmation of R. David Paulison as the Undersecretary for FEMA
Paulison began his career as a community firefighter and has more than 30 years of fire and rescue experience.MORE

Safety at Propane Incidents
Propane, a flammable substance and one of several constituent gases that make up Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), is the LP-Gas most frequently encountered by emergency services while responding to industrial, commercial, and consumer incidents.MORE

Mutual Aid and Assistance Networks for Water Utilities
In a recent policy statement, the Water Sector stated its commitment to a "Utilities Helping Utilities" concept and is taking steps to encourage the establishment of intrastate mutual aid and assistance networks. MORE

Getting Ready for a Disaster Training Program
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) begins at home for public safety personnel as well as citizens. For first responders, leaving their family members to perform emergency duties will be less worrisome when they know their families and homes are as protected as possible. MORE

Study Finds Increased Proportion of Firefighter Training Deaths
The proportion of firefighter deaths that have occurred during training has increased while the number of firefighter deaths overall has declined over the years, according to a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report.MORE

NFPA Study Finds Sharp Drop in Number of Firefighter Deaths
Eighty-seven on-duty firefighters died in the U.S. in 2005, a sharp decrease from the 103 firefighter fatalities that occurred in 2004 and the third lowest death toll since the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) began tracking this information in 1977, according to a new report released today by NFPA.MORE

Critical Infrastructure Protection "For Official Use Only" Notices
Critical Infrastructure Protection "For Official Use Only" notices typically assist emergency planning and operations for all hazards, particularly terrorism. MORE

Summer Grilling Tips to Avoid Fires
With warmer and longer days fast approaching, outdoor grilling is often a popular choice for cooking. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges caution when grilling to ensure safe cookouts.MORE

Crisis Counseling Available to Texas Wildfire Victims
Crisis counseling services are available for Texas wildfires survivors through a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (USDHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).MORE