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The CHIEF Star Newsletter: May 2007
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Virginia Tech: Our Thoughts & Prayers Are with You
New Catalog! End of Budget Year Edition
Turnout Gear: Out with the Old, In with the New
Honoring Soldiers, Responders & Moms
Hurricane Preparedness
Upcoming Tradeshows
Grant News, Open Grants & Grant Seminars

Virginia Tech: Our Thoughts & Prayers Are with You

We've all been shocked and saddened by the Apr. 16 shootings at Virginia Tech, that resulted in the deaths of 32 people. From all of us at CHIEF, our thoughts and prayers go out to the students, families, faculty and staff of Virginia Tech; to responding emergency personnel; and to the Blacksburg, Virginia community.

How You Can Help: To remember and honor the victims of this tragic event, the university has established the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, to aid in the healing process and generate financial support. The fund will be used to cover expenses such as grief counseling, memorials, and communication and comfort expenses. Learn more and give »

Virginia Tech is posting announcements and updates on a special section of their website: Tragedy at Virginia Tech.

To all affected by this tragedy, our hearts are with you.

New Catalog! End of Budget Year Edition

Coming up on the end of your budget year?
If June 30 is the end of your budget year, our new CHIEF catalog is what you need for those "use it or lose it" funds. Watch your mailbox for our new catalog, packed with our most popular equipment.

Turnout Gear: Out with the Old, In with the New

All new CHIEF bunker gear meets new NFPA requirements for Drag-Rescue Device (D.R.D.) and Thermal Protective Performance
The fire industry has been working hard to update NFPA standards for turnout gear and firefighter protection. With the new standards released, manufacturers have now incorporated all new bunker gear requirements into their products.

CHIEF is proud to offer the latest-and-greatest in bunker gear, with NFPA enhancements that better protect the firefighter and can help to save a fallen firefighter:

Learn more about the new NFPA standard and how it helps to better protect the firefighter:

Save on Clearance Bunker Gear from Fire-Dex & Quest
While supplies last, we are also clearing out old inventory of Quest and Fire-Dex turnouts.

All inventory is unused and in original condition. This closeout bunker gear was compliant with the former NFPA standard, but does not have the new Drag-Rescue Device (D.R.D.) and/or updated Thermal Protective Performance rating mandated by the new NFPA standard.

Great savings on Fire-Dex and Quest closeout turnouts – order online or call (888) 588-8569.

Honoring Soldiers, Responders & Moms

We Salute Police and Emergency Medical Personnel
In this month of May, we are proud to observe National Police Week, May 14-22, as well as National EMS Week, May 14-20. Please join us as we express our gratitude and appreciation to these exceptional individuals whose ultimate goal is to protect us and keep us safe.

Armed Forces Day (May 19) & Memorial Day (May 28)
Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day are two of our nation's most important times. To all who serve, we support you and pray for your safe return. To all who have fallen in defense of our country and our freedom, we pause, remember and give thanks.

"Thank You, Mom" – Mother's Day is May 13
And last – but definitely not least – we wish all of our hero moms out there a safe and happy Mother's Day. We all owe you a debt of gratitude for doing the heavy lifting at home, and for the courage, strength and perseverance you bring to your professional lives.

Equipment & Gifts

Hurricane Preparedness

We can never forget the threat posed by hurricanes, nor the damage caused by storms such as 2005's Hurricane Katrina. With the 2007 hurricane season on its way, now is the time to get the info and supplies you, your family, or your agency need to be prepared for nature's worst storms.

Be Prepared – Resources, Tips & Information

Be Prepared – Equipment and Supplies for Citizens, Responders, Families & Public Safety Agencies

Order online, or call CHIEF today at (888) 588-8569 to get prepared for the 2007 hurricane season.

Upcoming Tradeshows

Keep up with the latest in the industry. Here are some tradeshows coming up in May:

Grant News By Kurt Bradley, CHIEF Grants Consultant

April Recap - Public Safety Grants

It's been a busy month at CHIEF Grants, with agencies all over the country seeking assistance with their Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP), Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) and Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Counterdrug Technology Transfer Program applications. Make sure you get your application in – see below for open grants and deadlines.

Open Grants See All »

All Public Safety, Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) - Deadline May 29, 2007, 11:59 p.m. EDT
Law Enforcement, Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools - Deadline May 21, 2007
Law Enforcement, In-Synch Systems Small Agency Justice Grant Program - Deadline ONGOING
Fire/Rescue & EMS, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) Open - Deadline May 4, 2007
Fire/Rescue & EMS, Michelin's Driving America's Safety Program - Deadline Nov. 23, 2007

CHIEF Grants Seminars

Next Seminars – $50 discount when you register 30 days in advance:

National ($499): Sept. 11-12, Milwaukee, WI Register »
Agency-Hosted ($299): July 27-28, Ambler, PA 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 »

2006 FP&S Grant Award Announcements
From DHS - April 20, 2007
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the first round of Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants, awarding 52 grants totaling almost $4 million to fire departments and fire prevention organizations throughout the United States... 2006 FP&S Grant Award List

DHS Announces CEDAP 2007 Application Schedule
From Responder Knowledge Base - April 17, 2007
The National Preparedness Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the schedule for the 2007 application period of the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP)... More

DHS Announces Fiscal Year 2007 CEDAP Application Period
From DHS - April 17, 2007
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today the start of the application period for approximately $33.7 million in equipment and equipment training awards for first responders through its 2007 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP)... More

DHS Announces $29.1 Million Available For National Preparedness Training Initiatives
From DHS - April 17, 2007
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the availability today of $29.1 million to eligible state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, national associations, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and private sector businesses as a part of the 2007 Competitive Training Grant Program (CTGP)... More

2007 Polaris Ranger Recipients
From U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company - April 5, 2007
Awardees have been announced for the 2007 Operation Ranger - USSTC Polaris Ranger 6x6 Utility Vehicle Donation Program... Monitor the winners list for updates...

Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the President's Nomination of Dennis R. Schrader as Deputy Administrator for National Preparedness
From DHS - April 4, 2007
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff comments on President Bush's intention to nominate Dennis R. Schrader to be the Deputy Administrator for National Preparedness, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)... More

Fighting for Federal Funding: 2007 Assistance to Firefighter Grants – Part 2
From Radio@Firehouse.com - April 3, 2007
Firehouse.com grant contributor Brian Vickers interviews three departments that have been very successful over the last few years with grant programs such as the now-open 2007 Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program (AFGP). If you missed part one, it is still available for listening and download... More

PILR Assists with U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
From PILR Technology Services - March 27, 2007
PILR Technology Services, one of the area's leading technology service companies, recently announced that it will offer assistance to area law enforcement officials in submitting applications for the United States Department of Justice's Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (BVP)... More