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CHIEF Star Newsletter, November 2008
Ready for Nov. 3? • New ANSI Vests by Nov. 24
Department Holiday Gifts • 35% Off Blauer • EMI
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In This Issue - November 2008

Get Ready for Nov. 3
Save on Holiday Gifts for Your Department
Upgrade to New ANSI Vests by Nov. 24
Vendor Spotlight: EMI
35% Off! Blauer Clearance Sale
Upcoming Tradeshows
Grant News, Open Grants & Grant Seminars

Get Ready for Nov. 3

Mon., Nov. 3 CHIEFsupply.com »
Mark your calendars! On Monday, November 3, be sure to head to CHIEFsupply.com anytime after 12 p.m. EST. We can't tell you why – but trust us, you won't want to miss it.

Save on Holiday Gifts for Your Department

Phone Only! Call (888) 588-8569
Account Managers for Your State »
Are you a buyer for your department? It's time to look for holiday gifts for your personnel, and CHIEF is here to help you find the right gift, at a great price to fit budget.

Call your CHIEF Account Manager today at (888) 588-8569 for discounted, department-only, phone-only pricing on some of our best gifts, including...

Upgrade to New ANSI Vests by Nov. 24

Order ANSI Vests Online or Call Your Account Manager at (888) 588-8569
November 24, 2008 is your deadline to comply with new Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Standards for Public Safety Vests and Visibility!

The Federal Highway Administration now requires that anyone working on a Federally funded roadway, needs to wear Hi-Vis Garments compliant with Class 2 or Class 3 of ANSI 107-2004 or ANSI 207-2006. (Rule 23CFR, part 634, rule 642 of the Federal Registry.) Make sure you and your department are in compliance – call your account manager at (888) 588-8569 to select your new vests, or order ANSI vests online today!

Popular ANSI Vests

Vendor Spotlight: EMI

When it comes to public safety, the right gear is essential. 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 to tell you more about their history, their products, and their commitment to serving you. We call it our "Vendor Spotlight". Look for it in each month's newsletter, or find them online at any time at CHIEFsupply.com/resources/vendors.

November's Vendor Spotlight: EMI
Thirty years ago, Dr. Ronald Karl, a highly experienced emergency medical care specialist, was often witness to the intensity and complexity of public safety professionals' jobs. Dr. Karl had a strong desire to support and serve these courageous men and women, which is what led him to create the company he named, EMI... Full story »

Most Popular EMI Product:
EMI Flashback Five Light LED Baton

Full Product Info »

All EMI »

35% Off! Blauer Clearance Sale

November Featured Close-out
Blauer 343 Zip-Front Breakaway Safety Vest, ANSI 207-2006
Reg. Price, $64.99-$69.99 Only $45.99-$50.99
Upgrade to New Standards by Nov. 24! ANSI 207-2006 CERTIFIED (21" long). Breakaway design with hook-and-loop fasteners comes apart at shoulders and waist to prevent entanglement with car mirrors and attackers. Get this deal online »

This and many more close-out items are available now, in our Blauer Clearance Sale. Quantities are limited, all sales final. Save up to 35%, only while supplies last!

More great Blauer clearance savings:

Blauer StreetGear EMT Pants, Dark Navy $64.99 Only $43.99
Blauer 8600-Z Long-Sleeve Zippered Uniform Shirt, Men, Dark Navy $41.99 Only $29.99
Blauer Lightweight V-neck Sweater, Dark Navy $59.99-$64.99 Only $43.99-$47.99
Blauer 9970-1 Supershell Jacket w/ CROSSTECH Fabric, Dark Navy/ Hi-Vis Yellow $349.99 Only $269.99
Blauer Side-Pocket 65/35 Poly/Cotton Twill Trousers $74.99 Only $45.99
Blauer 8560 Uniform Trousers, Women $75.99 Only $52.99
Blauer Clearance Sale »
All Clearance Items »

Upcoming Tradeshows

Stay informed! Visit our Public Safety Tradeshows listing for upcoming events and conventions. Keep up with the latest information and advancements in the Fire/Rescue, EMS, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism industries.

Grant News by Kurt Bradley, CHIEF Grants

October Recap - Public Safety Grants

With the country's economic news sounding worse and worse every day, I'm getting a lot of phone calls at CHIEF Grants that start the same way: "Kurt, my budget wasn't getting any bigger anyway, and now this is really going to cause a hurt on our finances. What do we do?"

It's a tough question. If the current economic crisis is leaving your department without the money it needs for equipment and training, here's what you can do to make do: How to Stretch Budget Dollars Into Successful Grant Writing

Open Grants See All »

All Public Safety, Operation Ranger - USSTC Polaris Ranger 6x6 Utility Vehicle Donation Program - Deadline January 9, 2009
Fire/Rescue, TargetSafety - VCOS IAFC - Online Training Grant - Nov. 30, 2008
Fire/Rescue, Fireman's Fund: Supporting Firefighters for Safer Communities - Deadline ONGOING
Law Enforcement, BJA FY2008 Grant Solicitations (Adobe PDF format) - Deadline VARIES BY PROGRAM
Law Enforcement, NRA Foundation State Fund Grants - Deadline ONGOING

CHIEF Grants Seminars See All »

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

National ($499): Nov. 4-5, San Francisco, CA Register »
Agency-Hosted ($349): Nov. 22-23, Keith Springs VFD, Belvidere, TN 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 »

Awards for FY2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) Announced
From DHS - October 31, 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

New CHIEF Grants Seminar! Grant-Writing Training Coming to New Brighton, MN
From CHIEF Grants - October 24, 2008
CHIEF Grants' public safety grant-writing training is coming to New Brighton, MN. The New Brighton Police Dept. is holding a 2-day grant seminar on Mar. 26-27, 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

Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Fact Sheet
From DHS - October 23, 2008
DHS outlines the state of border security and immigration, including securing borders, interior enforcement, and e-Verify... More

New CHIEF Grants Seminar! Grant-Writing Training Coming to Burlington, ND
From CHIEF Grants - October 16, 2008
CHIEF Grants' public safety grant-writing training is coming to Burlington, ND. The Burlington Fire Dept. is holding a 2-day grant seminar on Jan. 10-11, 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 Bend, OR
From CHIEF Grants - October 14, 2008
CHIEF Grants' public safety grant-writing training is coming to Bend, OR. The Bend Police Dept. is holding a 2-day grant seminar on Mar. 4-5, 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 Manchester, NH
From CHIEF Grants - October 3, 2008
CHIEF Grants' public safety grant-writing training is coming to Manchester, NH. The Londonderry Fire Dept. is holding a 2-day grant seminar on Jan. 28-29, 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

DHS' Fifth Annual National Preparedness Month Yields Highest Level of Support to Date
From DHS - October 2, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign joined with more than 3,200 National Preparedness Month coalition members in the month of September to educate individuals, families and communities on the importance of emergency preparedness. This year's coalition of national, regional, state, and local organizations was the largest in the five year history of National Preparedness Month, and represents a 4,000 percent increase in participation to date... More

Congress Restores Funding, Passes Fire Bill
From Fire Chief - October 2, 2008
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 DHS; a 6% increase above FY2008, and about 6% above the president's budget request... More

FY2008 CEDAP Awards Announced
From CHIEF Grants - October 1, 2008
Awardees for the FY 2008 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) have been announced. Winners include Law Enforcement and Fire/Rescue agencies from around the country. Congratulations from CHIEF! Download the winners list (Adobe PDF)

USTC/Polaris Ranger Grant Accepting 2009 Applications
From UST Inc. - October 1, 2008
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) is now accepting applications for 2009 Polaris Ranger 6x6 utility vehicles through its Operation Ranger program. Applications and all supporting materials must be postmarked by Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 to be considered... More
See Also: CHIEF Grants Profile - Operation Ranger - USSTC Polaris Ranger 6x6 Utility Vehicle Donation Program

DHS Highlights Personal and Business Preparedness During National Cyber Security Awareness Month
From DHS - October 1, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Cyber Security Division is sponsoring the fifth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, designed to educate the public on the shared responsibility of protecting cyberspace. The department will recognize this important initiative through a series of events aimed at raising awareness of the ways in which citizens and businesses can better safeguard themselves in cyberspace... More