In This Issue - October 2008
Halloween: Lightsticks and Kids' Costumes
 Halloween Costumes • Lightsticks
Whether you're getting ready to take the little ones out trick-or-treating, or if you're a department working on Halloween community safety programs, CHIEF is here to help .
Lightsticks are the perfect way to keep trick-or-treaters safe while out on Halloween. Our lightsticks are easy to use, affordable, and create no sparks, flame or heat. Even better, through Oct. 31 all Omniglow lightsticks are on sale for as low as $0.89! Order lightsticks online or call (888) 588-8569.
Speaking of trick-or-treating, did you know kids can dress up as a firefighter or police officer? Our kids' costumes are perfect for Halloween – order today so your little ones have their costumes in time for trick-or-treating!
5.11® – Field-Tested in Iraq
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"Today's high is expected to be in the 119-degree range, with about 12% humidity," says CHIEF customer Mark A. Morse about a typical day in Iraq. A member of the Task Force to Improve Business and Stability Operations in Iraq, Morse recently geared up in his 5.11 wear for a meeting with General David Petraeus (at left). "The 5.11 Tactical gear works great over here – and a lot of people are putting it to the test. 5.11 gear wears really well and is perfect for this environment. It can take a beating in everyday wear."
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Wondering if it's time for you to try 5.11? Here's another reason: only for a limited time, you'll get free gifts with your qualifying 5.11 purchase (one per order, while supplies last):
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Fire Prevention Week Is Oct. 5-11
 Fire Prevention Week Homepage - NFPA
Check your home and business for fire safety during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11.
Whether you're a member of the fire service, a teacher or a family, the NFPA has tips and advice for fire safety education during Fire Prevention Week.
There's more to Fire Prevention Week than education though – there's making sure your home and business have proper fire safety and fire prevention measures in place.
Now is the perfect time to...
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Hometown Heroes - Big Kids Helping Little Kids
 CHIEF Donates $15,000 to Charlotte, NC, Law Enforcement Charity
Hometown Heroes is a group of "big kids helping little kids" who are sick or injured. Started by a now-retired Monroe Police Officer, Donnie Dixon, Hometown Heroes is supported by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office and assists children in North Carolina's Union and Mecklenburg counties. CHIEF has been involved with Hometown Heroes since 2007, and recently made a $15,000 donation to the organization.
"Words cannot adequately describe the level of support we receive from CHIEF," says Captain Mike Smith, Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. "CHIEF's support has taken us to a different level. Not only do they donate needed funds, they get involved. They attend events, they interact with the children. CHIEF is a vital part of what we do."
CHIEF is proud to support community organizations like Hometown Heroes. "CHIEF has always worked hard to support our public safety community and be a good corporate citizen," says CHIEF President Jeff Tousa. "But it's also about just doing the right thing for these families, and especially for the children who endure such difficult, regular medical treatments."
To learn more about Hometown Heroes and how you can help, visit HometownHeroesOnline.com.
Free Wicking T-shirt with Coat Purchase thru Oct. 31
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Time for a new winter coat? Now through October 31, when you purchase any jacket or coat from CHIEF you'll receive a free wicking t-shirt. So in addition to staying warmer you'll also stay drier.
These short-sleeve wicking t-shirts are designed for all-day wear, even under body armor. Engineered to wick moisture off your skin, you'll stay warmer and drier, no matter the situation.
Free wicking t-shirt with coat purchase - thru Oct. 31. Order today!
Vendor Spotlight: Whelen Engineering
 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.
October's Vendor Spotlight: Whelen Engineering
Whelen began in 1952, when George W. Whelen developed a rotating aircraft "anti-collision beacon." This original concept was expanded to create a magnetic mounted beacon used by police, fire departments, public safety officials and to convert hearses into ambulance service vehicles. Full story »
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25%-90% off Clearance Items
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5.11 Tactical Kids' Recruit Cotton Pants
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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!
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Upcoming Tradeshows
Keep up with the latest in the industry. Here are some tradeshows coming up in October, 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.
- Oct. 7-8, COPSWest, Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA
- Oct. 13-17, EMS Expo, Las Vegas, NV
- Oct. 13-17, Firehouse Central, Las Vegas, NV
- Oct. 30-Nov. 2, VCOS Symposium in the Sun, Clearwater Beach, FL
Grant News by Kurt Bradley, CHIEF Grants
 September Recap - Public Safety Grants
Do you ever wonder what's wrong with kids today? Sometimes I do too — but this month I'm happy to tell you about something that's right with kids.
In December 2007, I taught a grant seminar in Pennsylvania. One of the 35 students was a 14-year-old boy named Joshua Chilcote, representing the Geistown VFD. Another member of the department had planned to come, but at the last minute couldn't make it. Joshua stepped up to take his spot. He was a great student, but little did I know how skilled a grant writer he would turn out to be.
In March, as the FY2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program opened for applications, I received a rough draft of an AFGP application from Joshua. Not only was it written well, it was for a new fire engine — one of the toughest awards to be won anywhere, even for a seasoned grant writer. By law, only 25% of the total money in the AFG program can be awarded for new fire vehicles. That means an application for a fire engine has to be close to perfect — and Joshua's was.
On August 29, 2008, Joshua's application paid off big time. His department was awarded the grant for a new $260,000 fire engine. Besides making a whole lot of firefighters happy, Joshua, now 15, made history as possibly the youngest grant writer ever to win a grant from the Department of Homeland Security.
Some might chalk it up to luck, but not me. This young man demonstrated that with the proper skills and training, anything is possible.
You can learn more about Joshua and his road to winning this grant here: CHIEF Grants: Won For the Record - 14-Year-Old Joshua Chilcote Winning Grant Awards VFD New Truck. And remember — you can write winning grants too. Just like Joshua did, attend a CHIEF Grants Seminar to build up your grant-writing skills. Our 2008-2009 schedule, and online signup, are available at CHIEFgrants.com.
Congratulations, Joshua and Geistown Volunteer Fire Department!
Awards for FY2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) Announced
From CHIEF Grants - September 30, 2008
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced further awards for the Fiscal Year 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP), awarding grants to fire departments nationwide... 2008 AFGP Awards Center
Awards for FY 2007 Fire Prevention & Safety Grants (FP&S) Announced
From DHS - September 30, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced further awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants, awarding grants to fire departments and fire prevention organizations throughout the United States... 2007 FP&S Grant Award List
Awards for FY2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) Announced
From DHS - September 30, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced subsequent rounds of Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grants, awarding grants to fire departments within the United States... 2007 AFGP Award List
Congress Passes FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations
From The International Association of Fire Chiefs - September 29, 2008
Over the previous weekend, Congress passed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2009 as part of a year-end spending package. The legislation, which has been sent to the president, would provide $40 billion in discretionary spending for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – a 6% increase above FY 2008, and about 6% above the president's budget request. The legislation also includes increased funding for FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs, and the USFA... More
Awards for the 2007 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Announced
From DHS - September 30, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced subsequent awards for the Fiscal Year 2007 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER) awarding three grants to fire departments in the United States... 2007 SAFER Grant Award List
FY2008 AFGP Awards Expected to Resume After Oct. 1
From CHIEF Grants - September 25, 2008
"AFGP award announcements usually take a break in September, resuming after October 1 when Federal budgets begin a new fiscal year," explains Kurt Bradley of CHIEF Grants. "AFGP awards will likely resume on October 17. Continue monitoring CHIEF Grants News for updates."
Testimony of Charles E. Allen Before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment
From DHS - September 24, 2008
Charles E. Allen, Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis and the Chief Intelligence Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, discusses the development and implementation of a comprehensive homeland security intelligence program that is fully integrated into the traditional intelligence community but which also reaches out to new, essential partners at all levels of government and within the private sector... More
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Awards New York City $29 Million Under the Securing the Cities Initiative
From DHS - September 16, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced approximately $29 million in grants to prevent a radiological/nuclear attack in the New York City (NYC) metropolitan area by enhancing regional capabilities to detect and interdict illicit radioactive materials... More
Pennsylvania Fire, EMS & Rescue: Apply by Oct. 17 for Grants up to $15,000
From wolleader.com - September 16, 2008
Pennsylvania State Senator LeAnna M. Washington has announced that the state Fire Commissioner's Office has opened a 45-day window to apply for Volunteer Fire Company/ Volunteer Ambulance Service grants. Eligible volunteer departments may receive grants of $2,500 to $15,000, depending on eligibility... More | CHIEF Grants Profile - Pennsylvania Volunteer Fire Company/ Volunteer Ambulance Service Grants
Scout's Efforts Help Geistown Firefighters
From The Tribune-Democrat, Pennsylvania - September 15, 2008
As a Boy Scout and Geistown junior firefighter, 15-year-old Josh Chilcote has a passion for community service. That commitment has helped him become one of the nation's youngest successful grant writers, bringing a $260,000 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for a new Geistown Volunteer Fire Company vehicle... More
See Also: CHIEF Grants: Won For the Record - 14-Year-Old Joshua Chilcote Winning Grant Awards VFD New Truck
Attend a CHIEF Grants Public Safety Grant-Writing Seminar
Fact Sheet: U.S. Department of Homeland Security 9/11 Anniversary Progress and Priorities
From DHS - September 10, 2008
Since 9/11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made significant progress in protecting the nation from dangerous people and goods, protecting the nation's critical infrastructure on which our lives and economy depend, strengthening emergency response and unifying department operations... More
PA Volunteer Fire Company Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program
From PoconoNews.Net - September 5, 2008
Senator Lisa Baker, chair of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, reminds Pennsylvania volunteer fire and ambulance departments that state grant funding is available through the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Services Program. Applications for the 2008-2009 funding cycle must be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Commissioner by 4:00 p.m. EST on October 17, 2008. Grant instructions, guidelines, and applications have been posted on the Office of the State Fire Commissioner's website at www.osfc.state.pa.us.
New CHIEF Grants Seminar! Grant-Writing Training Coming to Petersburg, IL
From CHIEF Grants - September 2, 2008
CHIEF Grants' public safety grant-writing training is coming to Petersburg, IL. The Petersburg FD is holding a 2-day grant seminar on Feb. 13-14, 2009. Registration is open to all public safety agencies seeking to improve their grant-writing skills and write more competitive public safety grants... Seminar Info & Registration
New CHIEF Grants Seminar! Grant-Writing Training Coming to Eagle, WI
From CHIEF Grants - September 2, 2008
CHIEF Grants' public safety grant-writing training is coming to Eagle, WI. The Eagle FD is holding a 2-day grant seminar on Feb. 21-22, 2009. Registration is open to all public safety agencies seeking to improve their grant-writing skills and write more competitive public safety grants... Seminar Info & Registration
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