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FEMA Region V Begins Webinars to Inform Applicants on the 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application Process.
Posted: May 15, 2012

FEMA REGION V CONGRESSIONAL ADVISORY

FEMA Region V Begins Webinars to Inform Applicants on the 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application Process.

ANDREW VELASQUEZ III
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, FEMA REGION V

MAY 15, 2012


The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would like to invite Congressional offices and constituents to attend a series of webinars intended to inform applicants of the 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program application process.

The start of the 2012 Assistance to Firefighters application period is tentatively scheduled for June 4, 2012. In an effort to meet the needs of the fire services’ budget and time constraints, Region V will be conducting interactive webinars in addition to onsite workshops.

The webinar and onsite workshop schedule is posted on the FEMA Fire Grant website: www.fema.gov/firegrants

Please let your constituents know that the online webinars will begin today, Tuesday, May 15 2012 and will continue through May 31, 2012. Attached, for your information, is the webinar schedule with the dates and times.

To join in the webinar, the participant needs to sign on to the posted web address.  They must also call the conference number listed and when requested, enter the PIN number. All participants will be able to see the workshop slide presentation and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Thank you for your support with the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Region V’s External Affairs Officer, Mark Peterson at (312) 408-4469.

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FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

For the Webinar schedule, see the link below.

http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/documents/Region%20V%20AFG%20Webinar%20Schedule.pdf

Announcement - Job Opening Firefighter/Paramedic at The Palos Fire Protection District
Posted: May 14, 2012

The Palos Fire Protection District will establish an initial eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Applications will be available May 21, 2012 through June 4, 2012, during the hours of 09:00 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F, at Palos Fire Protection District station #1, located at 8815 W. 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL 60464. Applicants must appear in person and show a valid driver’s license as proper identification to obtain an application; one application per person. Completed applications must be filed in person during the hours of 09:00 AM 4:00 PM M-F. Applications must be received by the District no later than June 4, 2012, 4:00 PM. Any application received after June 4, 2012 at 4:00 PM will not be considered.

For more information, please see the link below.

http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/documents/Flyer-PalosFPDTestingNotice2012.pdf

Boiler Subcommittee [June 5] and Board Meeting [June 6] Announcement
Posted: May 9, 2012

Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 1:00 pm; Subcommittee to review rules for Historic Boilers.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 8:30 am; Board of Boiler Rules Meeting.

The location has changed for these meetings (this time);

Suburban North Regional Office Facility
9511 W. Harrison St
Des Plaines, IL  60016
Room 110 (Located on the lower level)

Google Map to location -- http://g.co/maps/2q9bb

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SFM Offices are located in Chicago, Springfield and Marion ILThe State Fire Marshal's Office provides professional personnel and programs for the citizens of Illinois and is committed to protecting life and property from fire and explosions through inspection, investigation, training, education, data processing and statistical fire reports. The agency mission is to "Reduce death, injury and property loss of Illinois citizens from fires, explosions and other hazards."

We are committed to working closely with fire service organizations and other proactive groups to enhance solutions to the fire problem.

The services provided by the agency include: arson investigations, fire prevention safety in buildings, boiler and pressure vessel safety, the program for petroleum and chemical tanks, collecting and analyzing fire reports, and the personnel standards and education for the firefighters in Illinois.

Information available includes: fire safety, charts that describe the fire problems and trends, resources available, and other information for use by adults and students. The maps and graphs can be printed and used in various reports. Multi-media computer programs are available to schools and fire departments at no cost . The public can access brochures and other information through this valuable service. The guest book is found on the home page opening screen and provides you with a quick and easy way to request fire safety educational materials.
You can access information about the specific programs described. Thanks for your interest.

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