In This Issue - February 2008
Are You Up To The Challenge?
 Coming Soon... The CHIEF Challenge
At CHIEF, we never stop working hard to make ourselves the best in the business. Has it been a while since you purchased from CHIEF? Then stay tuned for the CHIEF Challenge. All year we'll be offering free prizes and special discounts to our customers – all just for taking the CHIEF Challenge. More to come, stay tuned!
10% Off All Streamlight Flashlights
 Thru Feb. 15. Use Promo Code SL01
Tough, bright and durable, Streamlight® flashlights always give 110% in the field – but thru Feb. 15, you can get them for 10% off their regular price, only at CHIEFsupply.com! Whether for individual lights or to outfit your entire department with top-of-the-line Streamlight flashlights, just use promo code SL01 when you order online.
Free Radio & Alkaline Batteries
 Extended! Ends Feb. 15
Our popular free batteries special was set to end on Jan. 31, but due to customer demand we've extended it to Feb. 15! Get free Duracell ProCell Alkaline batteries and free Multiplier Two-Way Radio Batteries – but only through Feb. 15. Don't miss out! Call (888) 588-8569 or order online today!
10% Off Riot Gear
 Through Feb. 15
Evaluating your agency's special ops, SWAT and crowd control gear for 2008? CHIEF is offering a 10% savings on all Hatch & Damascus Riot Gear. That's 10% off all riot gear, including gloves, suits, pads and more – but only through Feb. 15. Call (888) 588-8569, request a quote or order online today!
Vendor Spotlight: Turtle Plastics
 When it comes to public safety, it's all about the gear. But what's the story behind the companies who design and produce the equipment you rely on every day?
Every month, the CHIEF Star highlights one of our 300 vendors and tells you more about their history, their products, and their commitment to serving you. We call it our "Vendor Spotlight". Look for it in each monthly newsletter, or find them online at any time at CHIEFsupply.com/resources/vendors.
February's Vendor Spotlight: Turtle Plastics
From high-quality plastic cribbing, chocks and wedges to hose bridges and Lincoln logs, Turtle Plastics turns one man's trash into another man's treasure. And their plastic cribbing is far superior to wooden versions. It never dries out, won't rot and is helping to save both lives and the environment... Full story »
Most Popular Turtle Plastics Product:
Turtle Plastics Standard Wedge
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25%-90% off Clearance Items
 February Featured Close-out
5.11 Tactical Kids Recruit Cotton Pants
Reg. Price, $29.99 Only $14.99
Just like the grown-up version, 5.11's kid's pants offer the same design features and quality construction, but sized for kids. Versatile and durable – dress 'em up for special events or dress 'em down for a Sunday afternoon in the park.
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This and many more close-out items are available now, in our CHIEFsupply.com Clearance Sale. Quantities are limited, all sales final. Save 25% to 90%, only while supplies last!
More great clearance savings:
Upcoming Tradeshows
Keep up with the latest in the industry. Here are some tradeshows coming up in February, or check our Public Safety Tradeshows listing for the latest in events and conventions for Fire/Rescue, EMS, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism.
Grant News by Kurt Bradley, CHIEF Grants
- All Public Safety, Hurricane Disaster Assistance for 2005 Rural Hurricane Disaster Areas - Application Deadline Feb. 16, 2008
- All Public Safety, Helping Outreach Programs to Expand Grant Program - Deadline ONGOING
- Law Enforcement/Corrections, BJA Tribal Courts Assistance Program (TCAP) - Deadline February 7, 2008, 8 p.m. (ET)
- Law Enforcement/Corrections, OVW FY 2008 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Assistance Program - Deadline February 26, 2008
- Law Enforcement/Corrections, Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program (FY 2008) - Deadline February 28, 2008
- Fire/Rescue, Fireman's Fund: Supporting Firefighters for Safer Communities - Deadline ONGOING
- Fire/Rescue, FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program - Deadline ONGOING
- Fire/Rescue, The Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program - Deadline ONGOING
AFGP Winner Announcements - 2007 AFGP Award Center
From CHIEF Grants - January 25, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced more Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grants, awarding hundreds of grants to America's fire departments... 2007 AFGP Award Center
Awards for 2007 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants Announced
From DHS - January 25, 2008
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced more awards for the Fiscal Year 2007 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER), awarding grants to fire departments in the United States... 2007 SAFER Grant Award List
Fire Service Grants: Are We There Yet?
From Firehouse.com - January 23, 2008
How can first responders evaluate their departments' need and justification for need when seeking grant funding? More
DHS Begins Collecting 10 Fingerprints from International Visitors at Boston Logan International Airport
From DHS - January 23, 2008
Boston-Logan International Airport is the first airport in the U.S. to roll out DHS's upgrade from 2- to 10-fingerprint collection, to enhance security and facilitate legitimate travel by more accurately and efficiently establishing and verifying visitors' identities... More
Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator R. David Paulison at a Press Conference on the National Response Framework
From DHS - January 22, 2008
DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff lays out the groundwork, background and core principles for the new National Response Framework, and what it means for the nation's security and first responders... More
National Response Framework Released
From DHS - January 22, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the National Response Framework (NRF), successor to the National Response Plan... More
Fireman's Fund Heritage Program Distributed More Than Six Million Dollars In 2007
From Fireman's Fund Insurance Company - January 19, 2008
Initial data collected in early January show that Fireman's Fund Heritage® distributed an estimated 429 grants in 2007, for an estimated total of $6,377,243... More
DHS Ends Oral Declarations at Borders, Reminds Travelers of New Procedures on January 31
From DHS - January 18, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminds travelers that beginning January 31, 2008, border crossers will be asked to present documents denoting citizenship and identity when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry... More
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Appointment of an Assistant Secretary for State and Local Law Enforcement
From DHS - January 16, 2008
DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff announces his appointment of Sheriff Edmund M. Sexton as DHS's first Assistant Secretary for State and Local Law Enforcement... More
DHS Releases REAL ID Regulation
From DHS - January 11, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a final rule establishing minimum security standards for state-issued driver licenses and identification cards... More
Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at the Homeland Security Advisory Council Meeting
From DHS - January 10, 2008
DHS Secretary Chertoff discusses REAL ID, what the new presidential administration can expect from DHS, and various cultural, technological and anti-terrorism task forces... More
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