The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY2008 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants Program Guidance on the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Website. The application period is scheduled to begin on February 2, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Applications for these grants must be received by March 6, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
FP&S grants support projects that [click to continue…]
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The beauty of our democracy is that regardless of who we voted for back in November, we embrace the smooth transfer of authority from the old to the new president this week. After all, the love for the well being of our nation and our utmost respect for our Constitution is higher than the routine bickering and the partisan politics. I am as independent as it gets, and always in my articles refrain from the politics, yet discuss the policies that are fire related. With that said the opening paragraphs in this article about our current economic situation are only there to provide the backdrop for the main topic of this article, the fire grants, and are not intended to be divisive or along the political party lines.
Change is upon us, and we now have a new president in our country. To reach this pinnacle, quite similar to his well respected opponent, our new president ran a successful campaign on a platform focused strongly on the slogan of “change” and complimented that with a confident “yes we can” attitude. From a [click to continue…]
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,Marcus Robinson: No,but It is truly unforgettable!!
,Ken Prichard: I don`t think this would meet the “Visible from the street requirement” beside the signage issue etc. , does the monkeys...
,Glen Doan: It blends to much to the building for me. I would not allow in my jurisdiction.
,Robert Allard: It maybe cute, but it could hide it at night , as the owner or the AHJ not to cover it.
,Tom Jacobs: Mark S, we have enough information to determine that there is no means of egress under that exit sign unless you have a sledgehammer....
,Portable-Toilet-Rentals: Great conversation. PSAI did a great job on explaining this one I think. Good job Mr. Carroll!