Application Period for FY 2006 Assistance to Firefighter Grants Announced
The deadline set by the Department of Homeland Security for receipt of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant applications is April 7, 2006. MORE

Near Miss Reporting System Marks a Milestone with 500 Submitted Reports
The National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System posted its 500th report in January 2006, just 145 days after the national launch at Fire-Rescue International the previous August. MORE

President's Budget Cuts Crucial Funding for America's Firefighters
Maryland senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Paul S. Sarbanes have criticized the lack of funding for America's firefighters in President Bush's Fiscal Year 2007 budget. MORE

Jamieson Named FEMA Deputy Director for Gulf Coast
Gil Jamieson has been appointed FEMA Deputy Director for Gulf Coast Recovery to manage FEMA's ongoing recovery work. MORE

Pearland Recruits New Investigator
The city of Pearland, Texas, is advertising for a new fire investigator. MORE

Dell Computers Voluntarily Recalls Batteries for Laptops
The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall for batteries used in Dell laptop computers after reported fire risk incidents.MORE

Plano Fire Chief Accepts FEMA Appointment
Plano, Texas Fire Chief Bill Peterson has accepted a White House Presidential appointment as the Director of Region VI of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). MORE

Texas Emergency Services District Earns Insurance Reduction
Parker County Emergency Services District # 1 (ESD) which is served by Springtown VFD and LaJunta VFD has received notification from Insurance Services Office (ISO) that the entire District lowered their PPC 6 rating to a 3. MORE

Adame Accepts Austin Fire Chief Job
After 18 years as fire chief in Corpus Christi, J. J. Adame has assumed the responsibilities of fire chief in the state capitol, Austin. MORE

USFA Offers Online Courses for Responders
The U.S. Fire Administration has released three new command and control online simulation courses for emergency responders. MORE

Deadline for TFCA Awards Approaching
The Texas Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) recognizes the accomplishments of fire chiefs with an annual award. MORE

Fire Department Census Gets Quick Response
Nearly 24,300 fire departments, more than 80 percent of U.S. fire departments, have registered to participate in the National Fire Department Census. MORE

County Says 'Thanks' To Responders
Commissioners in one Pennsylvania county kicked off the "Cumberland County Thanks Program," their latest attempt to boost recruitment and retention of volunteer emergency responders. MORE

DHS Issues Fire Grants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the first round of the Fiscal Year 2005 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program awarding 35 grants to fire departments throughout the United States. MORE

Washington Dinner Honors Responders
On April 6, 2006, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) will host the 18th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars at the Hilton Washington in Washington, DC. MORE

President Approves Disaster Relief for Texas
FEMA announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by an ongoing wildfire threat.MORE

White House Issues Katrina Report
A report on the federal response to Hurricane Katrina is now available for download. MORE

Acker Assumes Interim Chief Duties in Plano
Plano Assistant Fire Chief Bob Acker has been named Interim Fire Chief to replace Bill Peterson. MORE