| FEMA Offers Important Tips to Ensure Safety When Using Generators
2/2/2011 9:56:51 AM As the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues monitoring the winter storm currently moving across the country and coordinating with our state and local partners, FEMA is also reminding people to practice safety measures when using portable generators. |
| Cal EMA and FEMA Open Joint Field Office
2/1/2011 3:35:55 PM The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are working cooperatively to implement a joint recovery strategy and have opened a Joint Field Office (JFO). Federal disaster funds are now available to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts for ten counties affected by severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows beginning in late December of last year. |
 | Midwest & South Winter Storm Preparation Important
2/1/2011 11:52:38 AM As a major winter storm continues to impact the Midwest and South, and heads toward the Northeast tomorrow, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is continuing to urge all residents to get prepared, especially for potential power outages and icy roads. |
| EPA Update on Zimek Disinfectant Products
2/1/2011 11:16:32 AM The IAFF is providing this update and clarification at the request of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region II regarding its "Stop Sale, Use and Removal Order" issued to Monmouth-Ocean Hospital Service Corporation (MONOC) on January 4, 2011. |
| Portland Fire Arson Investigators Catch Arsonist in the Act
2/1/2011 11:08:32 AM On October 25, 2010, two Portland Fire Investigators were investigating a string of small fires, which they suspected had been deliberately set. |
| FEMA Prepares for Powerful Winter Storm Approaching Central United States
2/1/2011 9:52:54 AM As a powerful winter storm complete with significant accumulation of ice and snow, high winds, and bitterly cold temperatures approaches the central U.S., staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region VII office continue to take steps to coordinate with state and local officials in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, as they prepare for the storm. |
| Wisconsin State Law Into Effect Regarding Carbon Monoxide Alarms
2/1/2011 8:51:43 AM The new Wisonsin state law that goes into effect today requires carbon monoxide alarms in all single family and two-unit homes, with an alarm on every floor level, and near sleeping areas. |
| Orlando Fire Department to Transport Own Patients
2/1/2011 8:41:27 AM Beginning today, February 1, 2011, the Orlando Fire Department will transport most patients themselves, rather than contracting with another company, Rural Metro, for ambulance service. |
| City of New York Reduces FDNY Engine Staffing
1/31/2011 11:24:51 AM Beginning February 1, the FDNY will reduce staffing by one firefighter on 60 of its engine companies so that all 194 engines in the city will be staffed with four firefighters and one officer. |
| Last Chance: Submit a Nomination for Annual NVFC Awards
1/31/2011 10:01:56 AM The NVFC is accepting nominations for four prestigious national awards. |
