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Allegany-Garrett Counties Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association
MSFA Jr. Miss Fire Prevention Workshop Scheduled
JANUARY 13
- A workshop for contestants entered in the Western Region's MSFA Jr. Miss Fire Prevention contest will be held Sunday, January 15th at the Bowling Green VFD from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. according to Donna Struntz, Western Region Coordinator.
All registered contestants are required to attend the two hour session which will include the sharing of information regarding the pageant, requirements of the contestants as well as the chance for contestants to ask questions. Donated gowns will also be available to contestants, if needed.
Contestants entered in the Western Region MSFA Jr. Miss Fire Prevention ... (Full Story)
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NIST and Partners Seek Input on Safer Ambulance Designs
DECEMBER 01
- From NIST Tech Beat: November 22, 2011
Contact: Michael E. Newman
301-975-3025
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking input from paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and other interested parties on the development of new design guidelines for ambulances to reduce the crash risk to emergency workers.
Emergency medical service (EMS) workers riding in the back of ambulances are at high risk of suffering injuries during a crash or a maneuver to avoid a crash if they're not using restraints. However, restraints make it difficult to access and treat ... (Full Story)
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Preconference Seminars Announced for Miltenberger Emergency Services Seminar
NOVEMBER 30
- The Miltenberger Emergency Services Committee has announced the Preconference Seminars and is offering local area emergency service providers first chance at registering for these exceptional hands-on workshops. These classes are structured for a limited number of students, so check out the classes below and submit your registration no later than December 12th. Classes not full at that time will be opened up to the rest of the state for attendance. All classes will be held at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center with the exception of the Chemical Risk Assessment & Decon, which will be ... (Full Story)
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FEMA Announces Change in Award Procedures
NOVEMBER 30
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency released an announcement today that pertains to all AFG Award procedures for FY2011. The announcement is reproduced below in its entirety:
We want to advise all FY2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) applicants of important changes that have been made to the AFG awards procedures. Please read the information below and share it with the appropriate colleagues in your organization. If you have questions, please call your Regional Fire Program Specialist, or contact the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or firegrants@dhs.gov.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. ... (Full Story)
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Eastern Garrett Purchases New Tanker
OCTOBER 11
- The Eastern Garrett County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department has recently purchased a 2011 Peterbuilt/4Guys 3000 gal tanker with a 1000 gpm midship pump. Although the new tanker is not in service yet, it will replace the 1986 GMC/4Guys 1800 gal, 500 gpm tanker currently in use. "With Eastern Garrett being in a rural area with no hydrants, the need was seen to purchase a larger capacity tanker, which will much better serve our needs as well as the needs of our mutual aid departments" according to Chief Tim Clark.
The total cost was in excess of $300,000 with two-thirds of the cost being paid ... (Full Story & Photos)
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