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CHIEF Star Newsletter, February 2009
Free 5.11 Gear • $149 Grant Seminars • Free Batteries
Stoffel Free Shipping • The All-New Safariland
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In This Issue - February 2009

Free 5.11 Gear
Only 3 Grant Seminars Left for $149
Free Shipping with Stoffel Seals Kids Badges
Free Multiplier Batteries
Vendor Spotlight: Safariland
25%-90% off Clearance Items
Upcoming Tradeshows
Grant News, Open Grants & Grant Seminars

Free 5.11 Gear

Who says you can't have it all? Save money – and get more gear for the dollar, with these great free 5.11 gear specials, available only at CHIEF!

These special 5.11 offers are available both online at CHIEFsupply.com and via your CHIEF account manager, call (888) 588-8569.

Get a free belt, free socks, a free long-sleeve t-shirt – or all three – with your qualifying 5.11 purchase. Order by Feb. 28. FREE Gifts with 5.11 at CHIEF
Get a free 2009 5.11 Hat with your qualifying purchase of a 5.11 jacket. Order by Feb. 28. Free 2009 5.11 Hat
Get free 5.11 TDU Pants and free 5.11 Socks with any 5.11 Footwear purchase. Order by Mar. 31. Free 5.11 Pants and Socks

Only 3 Grant Seminars Left for $149

Register today for your practically free National Grant-Writing Seminar
Only 3 CHIEF Grants seminars remain for our 2008-2009 tour! Register today for our Charlotte, Kansas City or Indianapolis seminars, and pay only $149 per student – plus you'll get a free 5.11 gift bag, a $150 value, on the first day of the seminar. Seating is limited, sign up today for America's best public safety grant training.

Free Shipping with Stoffel Seals Kids Badges

A CHIEF Exclusive
Stoffel Seals Kids Badges are perfect for your 2009 community, child education and public relations programs. And from now thru Feb. 28, you'll get free standard shipping* when your order includes at least 1,000 Stoffel Seals Kids Badges. This offer is available only at CHIEF – order online or call (888) 588-8569.

* Fine Print: Offer valid for online or phone orders. Order must include a minimum of 1,000 items (quantity, 1,000) of Stoffel Seals products. Offer valid beginning 12:01 AM (ET), Feb. 1, 2009, through 11:59 PM (ET), Feb. 28, 2009. Offer good for free standard shipping within the contiguous United States and Canada (some restrictions apply; additional fees apply to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico). Additional fees apply to rush delivery. Qualifying amount applies to Stoffel Seals merchandise only. Cannot be combined with other offers, vouchers or promo codes. Not applicable for haz-mat/ chemicals/ aerosols, oversized or unusually heavy items/orders.

Free Multiplier Batteries

Only at CHIEF
Thru Mar. 31, buy 6 of the same Multiplier battery, get 1 more free. Buy 10 of the same Multiplier battery, get 2 more free. All batteries must be same item and sold at regular price. Cannot be used with discounts or promo codes. Order online or call (888) 588-8569.

Vendor Spotlight: Safariland

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.

February's Vendor Spotlight: Safariland
The new Safariland™ saves lives by providing the most-recognized and most-trusted law-enforcement and security products. You've known Safariland individually as American Body Armor™, Safariland Duty Gear and Defense Technology. You've recognized Safariland as Second Chance®, PROTECH® and Monadnock® as well as many other industry-leading names such as Bianchi®, Hatch® and Forensics Source™. Full story »

Most Popular Safariland Product:
Safariland Raptor Special Ops Tactical Thigh Holster

Full Product Info »

All Safariland »

25%-90% off Clearance Items

February Featured Close-out
Streamlight M-3X Tactical Xenon Gun Light
Reg. Price, $167.99 Only $99.99
Peak output of 125 lumens and a minimum run time of one full hour. Shock Suppression System™ built in to the M-3X protects the xenon-filled incandescent lamp from the abuse of recoil and impact. Get this deal online »

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:

Rocky 8-Inch Eliminator 2.2 Men's Boots w/ Steel Toe and 400g Thinsulate $181.99 Only $99.99
Blackinton Collar Brass
$8.99 - $10.99 Only $5.50-$6.50
Blauer Police Lightweight V-Neck Sweater $59.99 Only $34.99
Hatch Centurion TLS Tactical Kneepad $45.99 Only $29.99
Spiewak VizGuard ANSI Class 2 Public Safety Rain Parka $251.99 Only $174.99
CHIEF Clearance Sale »

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

January Recap - Public Safety Grants

January saw the opening of 6 new grants, outlined below (2 for the Fire Service, and 4 for Law Enforcement). The economy continues to be precarious, but these programs show that grants are still out there, and funding is still available to agencies and departments looking to improve their programs and procure or upgrade equipment.

For the Fire Service, February 2 is the kick-off date for applications to the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP&S). If your department is looking for funding for community fire education, this is the program to get in on. All applications must be submitted by March 6.

Open Grants See All »

Fire/Rescue, Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP&S) - Open February 2, 2009, 8 a.m. ET - March 6, 2009, 5 p.m. ET
Fire/Rescue, E-ONE Tell Your Story Fire Truck Grant Contest - Deadline March 30, 2009
Law Enforcement, Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws Discretionary Program: Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking - Deadline February 24, 2009, 8 p.m. ET
Law Enforcement, Family Drug Court Training and Technical Assistance - Deadline February 24, 2009, 8 p.m. ET
Law Enforcement, Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program - Deadline March 4, 2009, 8 p.m. ET
Law Enforcement, National Mentoring Programs - Deadline February 25, 2009, 8 p.m. ET

CHIEF Grants Seminars See All »

Next Seminars – Now only $149 (original price, $499), plus you'll receive a free 5.11 gift bag, valued at $149, on the first day of the seminar – making your seminar practically free.

National ($149 $499): Feb. 17-18, Charlotte, NC Register »
Agency-Hosted ($349): Feb. 7-8, Mouse River Firefighters Association, Burlington, ND 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 FY2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) Announced
From CHIEF Grants - January 31, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 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 the 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Announced
From CHIEF Grants - January 31, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced further awards for the Fiscal Year 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER), awarding grants to fire departments nationwide... 2008 SAFER Awards

FY 2008 FP&S Grants Program Guidance and FAQs Posted
From DHS - January 29, 2009
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program Office has posted the Program Guidance and FAQs for the FY 2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S). Applicants are strongly encouraged to review these materials.

Application Period to Open: FY 2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
From USFA - January 29, 2009
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) Program Guidance on the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Website. The application period is scheduled to begin on February 2, 2009 at 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Applications for these grants must be received by March 6, 2009, at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) More »

Secretary Napolitano Issues Action Directives on First Responder Health Surge Capacity and Hurricane Katrina
From DHS - January 28, 2009
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced two action directives, on first responder health surge capacity and Hurricane Katrina... More

Secretary Napolitano Issues Action Directives on FEMA State and Local Integration and National Planning
From DHS - January 27, 2009
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced two action directives, on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) integration with state and local partners and national planning... More

Looking Outside the Traditional Fire Service Grants Box
From Firehouse.com - January 26, 2009
Since our goal is to receive funding for any project instead of just one or two, the question should be: are we throwing enough darts to increase our chances that way also?... More

FY 2009 AFG Workshop Schedule Posted
From DHS - January 23, 2009
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program Office has posted the schedule for the conduct of applicant workshops for the FY 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)... More

Ready Campaign Launches Social Media Initiative to Encourage Americans to Prepare for Emergencies
From DHS - January 16, 2009
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Ready Campaign, in partnership with The Advertising Council, has introduced a series of new social media tools to further engage Americans in taking steps to prepare for emergencies. The initiative is an extension of Resolve to be Ready in 2009, a nationwide effort designed to encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies in 2009... More

DHS Issues Record of Decision on Proposed National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility
From DHS - January 16, 2009
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate has released the Record of Decision (ROD) on the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). Manhattan, Kan., has been selected as the site for a state-of the-art, high-security laboratory facility to study foreign animal and zoonotic (transferable from animal to human) diseases that can impact livestock... More

Montana City Might Not Be Able to Afford Grant
From Firehouse.com - January 15, 2009
Here's the good news. Great Falls Fire/Rescue has been awarded a hefty $1.73 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security to increase its staffing levels, U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., announced Wednesday. Here's the bad news. The city of Great Falls might not be able to afford it... More

Burlington FD Minot, ND Grant-Writing Seminar Rescheduled to Feb. 7-8
From CHIEF Grants - January 8, 2009
Due to inclement weather, the Minot, ND, grant training seminar originally scheduled for Jan. 10-11 has been cancelled. The grant-writing seminar has been rescheduled for Feb. 7-8, 2009, and will be hosted by the Mouse River Firefighters Association, Burlington FD... More