CHIEF Star: Fire Prevention & Halloween Safety

The CHIEF Star: Fire Prevention & Halloween Safety - October 2006
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Halloween Safety & Great Costumes
Reserve Your 2007 CHIEF Master Catalog Today
October is Fire Prevention Month
Ask Wal-Mart to Send You to a CHIEF Grants Seminar
Operation Soldier Update: The Vests Have Landed!
Grant News, Open Grants & Grant Seminars

Halloween Safety & Great Costumes

Fun & Safety at Trick-or-Treat Time
Halloween is a holiday many of us look forward to. Costumes, parties, handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, and taking our little ones on a costumed quest around the neighborhood are great autumn traditions. With Halloween fun, however, also comes the responsibility of having a safe Halloween.

For families trying to keep their children safe, or for the fire or police department seeking ideas on Halloween safety programs, here are some resources that can help you out:

   • Halloween Safety Guide - Tips for Halloween Safety
   • LAFD - Halloween Safety Tips
   • Children's Safety Zone - Halloween Safety Tips
   • Red Cross Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Adults
   • Halloween Safety - FamilyCorner.com
   • Halloween Safety: Safety Alert - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Halloween Costumes from CHIEF

   • Aeromax Jr. Police Officer Uniform Set
   • Aeromax Jr. Fire Fighter Set
   • 5.11 Tactical Kids Recruit Cotton Pants
   • 5.11 Tactical Kids Recruit Cotton Short-sleeve Shirt
   • All Kids Gear @ CHIEF

Halloween Safety Gear CHIEF

   • 6" Lightsticks
   • 10" Yellow Safetyglow™ Lightsticks
   • 2-D Heavy-Duty Flashlight
   • Mag-Lite® 2D Alkaline 10" Flashlight
   • All Lightsticks and Flashlights @ CHIEF

Reserve Your 2007 CHIEF Master Catalog Today

The New CHIEF Catalog Comes Out Next Month!
Available in November, our 2007 Master Catalog features exciting new products from vendors including Air Boss, AO Safety, ATN Night Vision, Leoglo, Salient, Steiner, Survivor Industries, Trijicon and more!

But that's not all. We've also added more products from your favorite vendors, including 5.11 Tactical, 911 Emergency Products, Bacou-Dalloz, Bianchi, Blackhawk, Bushnell, Camelbak, Code 3, Cruize Cam, Damascus, Eotech, First Choice, Fuji, Hatch, Jotto Desk, Mistral, MSA, Olympus, Paulson, Pelican, Point Blank, Protech, Pyroblanket, QuiqLite, Smith & Wesson, Soundoff, Under Armour, Whelen, Z-Medica.

Caught your breath yet? Request your catalog today, and we'll put your copy in the mail as soon as it comes off the press.

October is Fire Prevention Month

Smoke alarms and more for Fire Prevention Month - order online or call (888) 588-8569

When was the last time you changed your smoke alarm batteries?
Here's your chance! October is Fire Prevention Month. That means it's time to maintain fire extinguishers, update smoke alarms, change smoke alarm batteries, and learn more about what families and organizations can do to prevent fires.

CHIEF can help you prevent fires. See our website or call (888) 588-8569 for fire prevention products to keep your family and community safe, including...
   • Smoke alarms
   • Carbon monoxide monitors
   • Fire extinguishers
   • Escape ladders
   • 10-year 9-volt batteries
   • All Home Safety Products @ CHIEF

How can fire departments educate their communities? What drills and learning activities do you have planned for your community's families, schools and businesses? Below are some resources that can help you plan Fire Prevention Month learning drills and activities:

  • Fire Prevention Tips - Los Angeles County Fire Dept.
  • NFPA - Fire Prevention Week
  • NFPA: Public Education - Fire Prevention Week: "October 8-14, Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat"
  • FEMA For Kids: Mt. Lebanon Fire Department Fire Prevention Test
  • Fire Smarts - Risk Watch: Make Time for Safety
  • Fire Prevention Week Child Activities
  • Fire Safe Kids

Ask Wal-Mart to Send You to a CHIEF Grants Seminar

Through Oct. 31, Ask Your Local Wal-Mart to Cover Your Seminar Tuition and Travel Costs
Want to attend a CHIEF Grants Seminar, but don't have the funds in your training/travel budget? Ask your local Wal-Mart to cover the attendance costs via the Wal-Mart Safe Neighborhood Heroes Grant – we'll even give you a free request letter!

Learn more about this exciting Wal-Mart Grant Program, and apply by Oct. 31 »

(And just to be clear, we are not officially affiliated with Wal-Mart.)

Operation Soldier Update: The Vests Have Landed!

Thousands of Ballistic Vests to Protect Iraqi Cops
In our August newsletter, we told you about the Brotherhood of the Badge and a shipment of 4,000 brand-new ballistic vests that were on their way to police officers in Iraq. We are proud to say that the vests have arrived, helping Iraq's fledging police force be safer in the field.

"The first of the 2,250 vests arrived in Iraq just the other day," said Brotherhood of The Badge founder, Mike Harris. Another 2,000 vests are on their way.

Learn more about this donation, and how you can help:

   • Multi-National Force - Iraq - Battle-ready thanks to U.S. goodwill - Operation Iraqi Freedom
   • Operation Soldier - Proudly Supporting The United States Military
   • Operation Soldier - Brotherhood of The Badge Project
   • Operation Soldier's Brotherhood of the Badge Project Makes a Difference in the Lives of Thousands of Iraqi Police Officers
   • CHIEF Star: Thousands of Ballistic Vests Going to Iraqi Police Officers - August 2006

Grant News By Kurt Bradley, CHIEF Grants Consultant

September Recap - Public Safety Grants

The biggest news in September grants involves two of the government's most popular grant programs, as well as a special grant program from America's biggest retailer. First, the application phase for the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) closed on Sept. 22, after receiving thousands of applications from public safety agencies nationwide. If you submitted a CEDAP application, here is some important follow-up information for CEDAP applicants »

Second, as of press time the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) is expected to begin announcing 2006 awards sometime during early October. As usual, there is bureaucracy to navigate and paperwork to file, and until that's done, we'll continue hanging on pins and needles. Rest assured though folks, the awards are coming. Check CHIEF Grants News and the AFGP Fire Grant Support website for updates.

Lastly, Wal-Mart, America's largest retailer, is offering up to $3,000 to America's public safety agencies. Through Oct. 31, just contact your local Wal-Mart, SAM's CLUB or distribution center about the Wal-Mart Safe Neighborhood Heroes Grant. It could land your agency up to $3,000 in cash or merchandise. By the way, this is also a great way to offset your tuition and travel costs for any of our CHIEF Grants Seminars!

Open Grants See All »

   • Fire/Rescue: Michelin's Driving America's Safety Program - Deadline Oct. 31, 2006
   • All Public Safety: Wal-Mart Safe Neighborhood Heroes Grant - Deadline October 31, 2006
   • All Public Safety: Hurricane Disaster Assistance for 2005 Rural Hurricane Disaster Areas - Deadline Feb. 16, 2008
   • Law Enforcement: ESRI Grant Assistance Program - Deadline October 27, 2006, 5 p.m. P.T.
   • Law Enforcement: Special Program Assistance for Needed Tactical Officer Assets (SPANTOA) - Deadline Dec. 16, 2006
   • Law Enforcement: Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) - Application Deadline TBA

CHIEF Grants Seminars

Next Seminars – $50 discount when you register 30 days in advance:
• National ($499): Oct. 23-24, Chicago, IL Register »
• Agency-Hosted ($299): Oct. 10-11, Bushnell Basin Fire Department, Pittsford, NY Register »

What is a CHIEF Grants Seminar?
Learn more about how our 2-day grant training seminars will help your department write winning grant applications:
• Learn about National Seminars »
• Learn about Agency-Hosted Seminars »

Grant News See All »

Safe Neighborhood Heroes Grant - Wal-Mart Supports Local Safety Groups
From Wal-Mart Good. Works. - September 26, 2006
Wal-Mart donates $8.5 Million to benefit Police, Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services teams. Your department is eligible to receive up to $3,000 in cash or merchandise - just talk with your local Wal-Mart, Neighborhood Market, SAM'S CLUB or distribution center about the Wal-Mart Safe Neighborhood Heroes grant... More

Important Follow-up Information for CEDAP Applicants
From Responders Knowledge Base - September 25, 2006
The Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) closed for applications at 5 p.m. EDT, September 22, 2006. Following is the shutdown schedule of the application period... More

Awards for 2006 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants Announced
From DHS - September 22, 2006
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced awards for the Fiscal Year 2006 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER) awarding 28 grants to fire departments throughout the United States. See SAFER Winners

Wildland Fire Training for Rural Fire Departments
From USFA - September 20, 2006
This one-hour program will be broadcast over the National Preparedness Network (PREPnet) on Wednesday, October 4, at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM EDT. It will be available for viewing through both satellite and the Internet... More

Final Week of CEDAP 06 Application Period
From Responder Knowledge Base - September 15, 2006
Sept. 15 marks the final week for America's public safety agencies to submit applications for the popular Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP). The application period for CEDAP 06 will end on September 22, 2006... More

Awards for Fiscal Year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Announced
From DHS, September 15 - 2006
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced additional awards for the Fiscal Year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) awarding 16 grants to fire departments throughout the United States... See All Winners

2006 AFGP Awards Beginning Soon
From CHIEF Grants - September 6, 2006
The initial stages of the awards process for the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program have began. The "10 questions" and 1199a forms – usually signs that your department is getting an award – are expected to go to departments beginning the week of September 10 More

NIMS Integration Center Announces Revised IS-800 Course on Website (IS-800a)
From NIMS Integration Center - August 28, 2006
The NIMS web-based training course, IS-800 National Response Plan (NRP): An Introduction, has been updated to reflect the recent changes in the NRP. The updated course is now named IS-800a... More