COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

DIVISION UPDATES – August 2009

 

 

 

  • The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness will be presenting a five (5) hour Train-the-Trainer program for “CERTIFIED Fire and EMS Instructors,” on the “Terrorism Awareness & Prevention for Fire and Emergency Medical Services” course.  Times and locations may be found at http://www.state.nj.us/dca/dfs/homelandttt.pdf.

 

  • Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.

Hazard: An electro static discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY,” which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.

Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.

Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm. Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidde.com.

 

  • BMW'S new all-electric vehicle, Mini E First Responder Information and Mini E Rescue Manual may be found on the Division Website at www.state.nj.us/dca/dfs/minieman.pdf.

 

  • FO/FI’s are advised you may use the inspection test forms found on the NFPA Website.  These forms are meant to be used in whole or in part by AHJ’s.  There are two conditions attached to using the forms:  (1) The form(s) can not be sold.  (2)  The line along the bottom showing copyright info, etc. must be kept on the form when you reproduce it/them.  www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/list_of_codes_and_standards.asp

 

  • The New Jersey Division of Fire Safety (DFS) and the New Jersey Office of

      Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHS&P) have compiled the attached list of

      Federal Grant programs available to the fire service. All four of the programs can be

      accessed at www.firegrantsupport.com. Although the application period is currently

      open for only one of the grants it is imperative that you check the website frequently to     stay current on all of these federal grant opportunities.  The Grants are as follows: 

    1. Assistance to Firefighter Station Construction Grants (SCG);
    2. Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S);
    3. Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER);
    4. Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Division Updates

August – 2009

 

 

 

  • Swine Influenza Alert is posted on the DFS website. www.state.nj.us/dca/dfs

 

 

  • NFIRS “Fire in New Jersey 2007” is posted on the DFS website.  . www.state.nj.us/dca/dfs

 

 

  • For your information…Our Division newsletter FIRE FOCUS has returned and is now an e-newsletter only. You will find it at our website www.state.nj.dca/dfs/

            In addition we have a new outreach to local public education called State Fire        Marshal Message. It is a monthly email. If you are interested in being added to the     mailing list for it please email: fireprevention@ dca.state.nj.us

 

 

·         Please remember that anytime there is a change in LEA information, complete and forward a LEA Survey form.  Local Assistance Reps. can provide you with the form or it may be obtained from the DFS Web site.  Many LEA’s have not sent their 2009 LEA Survey in yet.  Please complete the survey and remit it to Marylain Kemp at  mkemp@dca.state.nj.us.

 

 

·         The Division has established a section on the DFS Website at www.state.nj.us/dca/dfs where 2006 IFC code questions can be submitted to DFS staff for answers.  Please look for the 2006 code book, click on http://fs6.formsite.com/dca_dfs/InternationalFireCode/index.html and submit your questions.

 

·        The next meeting of the New Jersey Fire Safety Commission will take place at 12 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.  It will be held at the Wildwood Convention Center.