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DHS Releases Program Guidance for SAFER Grants
November 6, 2009 -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has posted the program guidance for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. The application period begins November 16, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time and closes December 18, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The program guidance includes information on the new rules governing the use of SAFER funds to rehire fire fighters who have been laid off, bring back positions that are not being filled as a result of the current financial crisis and to prevent further reductions in staffing. Read More...
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IAFF Hails Election Day Victories
November 6, 2009 -- On Tuesday, November 3, voters in many states went to the ballot box. In two states – Maine and Washington – ballot initiatives that would have severely impacted professional fire fighters and other public safety personnel were roundly rejected. Several municipal elections were also of great importance to the IAFF where IAFF members or relatives were running for office. Read More...
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 Country Music CD Benefits IAFF Disaster Relief Fund
November 6, 2009 -- BLEVE Entertainment Group, LLC continues to work to raise money for the IAFF’s and Fraternal Order of Police’s (FOP) disaster relief funds from sales and performances of the country music single, “My First Ride,” featuring recording artists Ronnie Milsap and Trace Adkins. The single is the title of a new CD that includes songs by George Strait, Vince Gill, James Otto, Kevin Bacon and the Bacon Brothers and Mike Reid. For each CD sold, $2 will be donated to the IAFF Disaster Relief Fund. Read More...
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SAFER Application Period Begins November 16
November 4, 2009 -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin accepting applications for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants beginning November 16, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The application period will close December 18, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Applications for $210 million in SAFER funding will be available through the Assistance to Firefighters (FIRE Act) web site, along with program guidance. A second application period will open in early 2010 for the $420 appropriated for Fiscal Year 2010. Read More...
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November 5 Is Day of Action on Health Care Reform
November 3, 2009 -- On November 5, the IAFF will be joining the AFL-CIO and other labor unions in a nationwide "Day of Action" campaign against an excise tax to finance health care reform. The goal is to mobilize union members across the nation to generate thousands of phone calls, faxes and emails to members of Congress until real health care reform for workers is enacted. Read More...
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 Runners Help Heal Bodies, Hearts and Souls
November 2, 2009 -- More than 86 IAFF members and family members representing 28 states and one province participated in the 34th Annual Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC to support the IAFF Burn Foundation, raising more than $93,000 – a new record. Read More...
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Ryan White Notification Protections Restored
October 22, 2009 -- The U.S. Congress has approved legislation restoring notification requirements for emergency response personnel exposed to infectious diseases while on duty. The provision was included as part of S. 1793, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 408-9, and passed the U.S. Senate unanimously. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law in the near future. Read More...
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Legislation Doubling SAFER Funding Soon to Become Law
October 19, 2009 -- A House-Senate Conference Committee has approved a final version of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriation for FY 2010 that doubles funding for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. HR 2892 increases the SAFER appropriation to $420 million, providing funding to hire thousands of fire fighters. The bill passed the House on October 15 by a vote of 307-114, and is scheduled for a final vote in the Senate. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law. Read More...
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IAFF Response to H1N1 (swine) Flu Outbreak
October 14, 2009 -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC has released updated interim guidance on infection control measures to prevent transmission of the 2009 H1N1 influenza. The updated guidance applies uniquely to the special circumstances of the current 2009 H1N1 pandemic and will be updated as necessary as new information is available. In addition, the CDC has published questions and answers that address the special circumstances of the current 2009 H1N1 pandemic. The IAFF is advising members to be aware of and take the necessary precautions for responding safely and effectively to an H1N1 flu outbreak. Read More...
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IAFF 2009 Media Awards Contest Winners
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CHARLESTON: City Releases Final Results of Investigation
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Surviving the Economic Crisis Toolkit
To ensure you are taking the right steps towards fixing the economic shortfalls in your city, county, state or province, the IAFF has developed this online resource to help you help yourself to the tools and resources available from the IAFF.
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Economic Crisis News Headlines
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