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The CHIEF Star Newsletter: June 2007
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New Pelican LAPD Tactical Flashlight
Got "Use-It-or-Lose-It" Funds?
Second Chance Body Armor Makes 1000th Save
What the New NFPA Standards Mean to You
Get Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Red #8 for Only $8
Father's Day Gift Savings
Upcoming Tradeshows
Clearance Sale – 25% to 90% Off!
Grant News, Open Grants & Grant Seminars

New Pelican LAPD Tactical Flashlight

10,000 L.A. Cops Can't Be Wrong
In a rare collaboration between public and private sectors, the City of Los Angeles Police Department™ (LAPD) has partnered with Pelican Products to develop the Pelican 7060 L.E.D. as the standard-issue tactical/patrol flashlight for all 10,000 of its officers. And now, it's available to you too.

World's first flashlight with on/off activation from either the side or tail switch
Durable L.E.D. lamp never needs replacing
90 minutes continuous battery life
First-of-its-kind 3-way switch technology – switch from patrol to tactical mode in seconds
Lithium-ion battery included

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Got "Use-It-or-Lose-It" Funds?

Call (888) 588-8569 for quotes, GSA and purchasing

GSA Purchasing, Free Quotes & Select Agency Items On Sale, Call (888) 588-8569
If July 1 begins your new budget year, contact CHIEF for new equipment procurements. Specialty account managers also available for military, government and GSA purchases.

Use It or Lose It by June 30! Contact CHIEF today »

Second Chance Body Armor Makes 1000th Save

Second Chance Vest Saves Georgia Police Officer
Body armor saves lives, period. On Mar. 22, Second Chance Armor realized its 1,000th save, when Officer James Van Alstine, Acworth, Ga., was shot during a traffic stop. According to the Acworth Police Department, Officer Van Alstine's Second Chance vest "absolutely, without a doubt" saved his life.

Do you have your body armor? See our body armor selection online, call (888) 588-8569 or request a quote.

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What the New NFPA Standards Mean to You

Bunker Gear Online »
Trying to figure out the new 2007 edition of NFPA 1971 and what it means to your department? We were at FDIC, and got the full run-down on the new standards. Here's a summary of what they are and what they mean to you:

The new combined standard has two significant additions:

DRD is the acronym for the "Drag Rescue Device". It is the most visible change on every NFPA-compliant structural coat manufactured after the standard's effective date. It is a simple system which enables rescuers to securely grab a loop of webbing exiting the coat back and pull a downed firefighter to safety without risk of removing only the garment.

CBRN covers 4 distinct groups of hazards for which America's "first responders" may need protection. Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats by terrorists are a growing concern. The 2007 edition of NFPA 1971 includes optional requirements to protect against such attacks, recognizing that firefighters will likely be first on the scene. Specialized ensembles for each event may be neither needed nor cost effective for most fire departments.

Some minor changes to NFPA 1971 are less visible, but still important to safety:

THL (Total Heat Loss) is the measurement of how well a basic 3-layer composite of outer shell, thermal and moisture barrier allow heat to dissipate. THL has increased from 130 to 205.

CCHR (Conductive and Compressive Heat Resistance) is how long it takes heat to conduct through a compressed area of the garment. CCHR was almost doubled from 13.5 to 25 seconds to give much better protection in the knee and shoulder areas.

Trim must meet more stringent performance requirements intended to achieve greater visibility and durability.

Collar height is reduced to a minimum of 3 inches from 4 inches, recognizing that one size does not fit all of today's firefighters.

Certification of the quality systems of testing laboratories to ISO standards and a requirement for manufacturers to establish written safety alert and recall systems are added.

Durability of materials, specifically resistance to degradation caused by light, is addressed by tougher testing.

We hope this helps you understand the new 2007 edition of NFPA 1971 and what it means to your gear and personnel. Have questions or want to order new turnout gear or save on turnouts that met the former NFPA standard? Call (888) 588-8569.

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More Dale Earnhardt Junior and Dale Senior Figurines available, up to 75% off. While supplies last!

Father's Day Gift Savings

Give Dad the Best, with Great Father's Day Savings Too!
Father's Day is June 17, and CHIEF has great gift ideas to help you find the perfect gift for hero dads. Special Father's Day discounts too – see our Father's Day Gift Center!

Upcoming Tradeshows

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

Clearance Sale – 25% to 90% Off!

Response Boots, usually $50, only $29.99, while supplies last

Order online or call (888) 588-8569
While Supplies Last. Save 25% to 90% on discontinued and overstock items at CHIEF, like the Magnum 8" Response Boot pictured at left, or these products below:

Grant News By Kurt Bradley, CHIEF Grants Consultant

May Recap - Public Safety Grants

With the closing of major grants such as the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP), last month was pretty light in grant news. Think of it as the nap after a huge Memorial Day barbecue – with so many grants finishing their application periods, reviewers around the country are going to have their hands full for a while.

There's still plenty going on in the grants world though, with new programs open (see below) and training opportunities for writing successful grants. Any time a major grant has closed, is also a good time to reeducate yourself and your department about grants. What is your strategy to get grant funding? What equipment do you need most? Do you have current facts and figures to back up your case for need? And do you have the training to write a solid application?

Use June as a time to shore up all these things. Get your area's latest demographics. Outline your critical infrastructure. Sign up for a grant seminar. Talk with your personnel, city management and citizens about what your department needs and what they would like it to have. Make it happen – and you'll be all the more ready, when the next big grant opens for your application.

Open Grants See All »

Extended Deadline! All Public Safety, Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) - Deadline June 29, 2007, 11:59 p.m. EDT
All Public Safety, Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program - Deadline TBA
Fire/Rescue, Michelin's Driving America's Safety Program - Deadline Nov. 23, 2007
Fire/Rescue, FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program - Deadline ONGOING
Law Enforcement, COPS Tribal Resource Grant Program (TRGP) FY2007 - Deadline June 8, 2007
Law Enforcement, Special Program Assistance for Needed Tactical Officer Assets (SPANTOA) - Deadline June 16, 2007
Law Enforcement, Secure Our Schools (SOS) 2007 Grant Program - Deadline TBA

CHIEF Grants Seminars

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

National ($499): Sept. 11-12, Milwaukee, WI Register »
Agency-Hosted ($349): July 13-14, Aberdeen, WA 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 »

Fund Finder: Getting Funded: It's All About Risk
Grants News and Commentary By Kurt Bradley, Issue 49, May-June 2007
As cries for funding accountability increase, grant writers are finding they must add more and more detail to grant applications. Giving reviewers the facts and details requested will help keep your application in the running, and improve your chances of getting the grant you need. Originally published on FireRescue1.com. Read Kurt's latest column

CEDAP Deadline Extended
From CHIEF Grants - May 24, 2007
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the deadline for 2007 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) applications. The new application deadline is 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 29, 2007... CEDAP

2006 FP&S Grant Award Announcements
From DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants, awarding grants to fire departments and fire prevention organizations throughout the United States... 2006 FP&S Grant Award List

DHS Awards $445 Million to Secure Nation's Critical Infrastructure
From DHS - May 10, 2007
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today final awards totaling $445 million in grant programs that strengthen the ability of ports, transit, and intercity bus systems to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies... More

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