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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

2012 ARSON AWARENESS WEEK STARTS SUNDAY MAY 6TH
Posted: May 5, 2012

As the National Arson Awareness Week kicks off Sunday, May 6th, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges residents to educate themselves on the devastating effects of arson and to engage in simple activities aimed at preventing arson incidents. Every year, fires caused by delinquent acts affect the lives of thousands of families and cause more than $1 billion in property loss across the country.

For the full press release, see the link below.

http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/documents/2012%20Arson%20Awareness%20Week%20Press%20Release%205-5-12.pdf

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We have been working to improve communications and service to the Illinois Fire Departments. We have implemented several electronic initiatives over the last several months. The Public Web Page contains all announcements and relevant information for the Illinois Fire Service. http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/fireservice/

The following is program information you need to know.

Fire Investigation Act Information

Illinois fire chiefs need to be aware of the following facts concerning their duty to enforce fire codes within their jurisdictions as set forth under State law. Please see the following link for a full explanation. Explanation of Applicability of Fire Investigation Act April 2010 [PDF, 405KB]

Fire Equipment Exchange Program

Links to the new Fire Equipment Exchange program will be found on the public web page. http://fireequipmentexchange.sfm.illinois.gov/

FD Mail System

The FD Mail System is a secure email system which provides an email address for each fire department in Illinois. All announcements are sent to this email address. All electronic correspondence from the agency to the Fire Service is sent to this email address.http://fdmail.sfm.illinois.gov/

Common Fire Department Database

The Common Fire Department Database is the central database which all agency programs use for contact information of all Illinois Fire Departments. Fire departments will be able to update this information through the PSE Web Update program. http://webapps.sfm.illinois.gov/FireDeptSearch/

PSE Web Update Program

The PSE Web Update Program has given fire departments access to our Personnel Service and Education system. They will be able to update information their contact information and rosters online. Trainers will be able will be able to search and request the following: Course Completion Rosters, Request for Examinations and Applications for Certification. Rosters can be exported in Excel format for your convenience. Reports will be available for Firefighter Courses and Classes. Trainers are able to print certifications online. Trainers will be issued unique login ids for this application. Fire Chiefs can request multiple training logins. Logins can be restricted depending on the needs of the individual departments. https://webapps.sfm.illinois.gov\commondbwebupdate

Fire Prevention Inspections

The Fire Prevention Division has implemented the Mobile-Eyes fire inspection application. This application captures inspection information using a tablet computer. Reports are generated electronically and sent to the fire departments using the FD Mail System. We have also developed a web form for agencies to submit requests for inspections.

NFIRS Reporting

Illinois Fire Departments are required by State Law to report all fire incidents to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). NFIRS is administered by the United States Fire Administration. Illinois Fire Departments are required to submit their data directly to USFA system. The USFA has an online version of the Date Entry Tool (DEBI). http://nfirs.fema.gov/webtools/ The State NFIRS program will also begin sending their correspondence electronically to the FD Mail System. A data warehouse of all the NFIRS data reported by the Illinois Fire Service has been developed. We will be able to do statistically report and analyze the fire incident data reported. We also implemented a new tracking system for NFIRS reporting and fire related fatalities. Please see http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/fireservice/nfirs.aspx for more information.

Technical Services Plan Reviews

The Technical Services Division is sending plan review documentation to the FD Mail System.

Fire chiefs can email our Help Desk to request an id and password. Please include your departments FDID number in the request.

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