by Michael McLeieer | Jan 25, 2021 | Meeting Notes
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is currently considering the development of a new standard for the fire protection of cannabis facilities that would provide clear guidance on fire and life safety provisions for the cannabis industry. This consideration...
by Michael McLeieer | Jan 24, 2021 | Death Notification, Meeting Notes
MIFDI President Mark Roche regrets to report the death of former member CHIEF THOMAS J. BARRY of the Norwood Fire Department on January 22, 2021. Tom served as MIFDI President in 1970 while he was Chief of Department in Acton. Services are expected to be held in...
by Michael McLeieer | Jan 10, 2021 | Meeting Notes
As a result of both the State of Indiana’s government direction, general public health advisories and many industry travel restrictions in response to the ongoing impact of the COVID 19 pandemic, the upcoming FDIC International, scheduled to take place on April 19-24,...
by Michael McLeieer | Jan 7, 2021 | Meeting Notes
Sent on behalf of Tonya Hoover, Deputy Fire Administrator, USFA January 7, 2021 We would like to provide an update on the status of Residential offerings at the National Fire Academy campus for January 31 – February 13, 2021, timeframe. On campus classes at the...
by Michael McLeieer | Jan 2, 2021 | Meeting Notes
Traditional health care workers, and now some EMS personnel, are at risk of exposure to pathogens while administering multiple COVID-19 vaccinations. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and its partners have many resources on how to help keep...
by Michael McLeieer | Dec 30, 2020 | Meeting Notes
APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021, for fiscal year (FY) 2020 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) PROGRAM The FY 2020 AFG application period will open on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. ET and will close on Friday, February 12, 2021, at 5:00...
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