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He lead federal fire funding programs

When advocating for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) -- whether in letters to Congressional leaders, meeting with staff or testimony before committees -- the fire service organizations have often cited various reports that gave high marks to the program. Since it was established in 2001, the FIRE Act has been a model federal grant program, efficiently and effectively delivering grant dollars to local first responders. The success of the program can be attributed to the...

Recent Podcasts

Friday, April 3, 2009 - 10:08
VCOS Chairman Timothy S. Wall host talks with several fire service leaders about the current economic challenges and President Obama's Stimulus Package for the fire service. Chief Wall's guests include: Chief James Grady from the Frankfort, IL, Fire Protection District, Chief Shane Ray from the Pleasant View, TN, Volunteer Fire Department and Jim Wilson from Mariposa County, CA, Fire Department.
Monday, March 2, 2009 - 19:07
This round table podcast explores several issues that face fire officers, especially on the West Coast. Guests include international fire service speaker Kim Alyn, Sacramento Area Fire District Battalion Chief Anthony Kastros and Coronado Division Chief Ed Hadfield.
 

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Jeffrey Pindelski

Monday, August 31, 2009 - 03:00

Rapid intervention and firefighter survival skills are often considered advanced, but do you have a firm grasp on the basic skills of firefighter removal? This webcast, based on case studies and proven statistics, will enable you to learn essential rapid intervention rope rescue concepts that can also be applied to basic, everyday fireground survival.

 

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