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Schmittendorf Secures $500k for Erie County Chiefs to Conduct R&R

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Erie County Fire Chiefs Awarded $500k Recruitment Grant
- Offer Opportunities for You to Get Involved

The Erie County Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid Organization, in collaboration
with the Erie County Division of Fire Safety, are pleased to announce
that they have been awarded a $498,800 SAFER-Staffing for Adequate
Emergency Response grant by the US Department of Homeland Security
specifically to enhance the recruitment and retention of volunteer
firefighters in Erie County.

The performance period for the grant is from April 30, 2009 to April 29,
2011 and includes funding for web development, mass marketing and public
events, and scholarship opportunities for new and existing volunteer
firefighters. (more…)

Posted by tiger on May 28, 2009 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, All Blogs, Command & Leadership, Fire Prevention & Education, Funding & Staffing, News, Training & Development

STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RENOWNED PANELISTS FOR THE FASNY CONVENTION IN NIAGARA FALLS

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From The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE www.fasny.com

 

Contacts:  Liz Burke (212) 981-5263; (917) 573-1440 / Andrea Vividor (212) 981-5193

 

STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RENOWNED

PANELISTS FOR THE FASNY CONVENTION IN NIAGARA FALLS

 

(NEW YORK – May 27) This year’s Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Convention, which will be held from August 19-21 in Niagara Falls, NY, promises to be the most informative, educational, and family-friendly gathering yet.  FASNY has assembled a top team of panelists to discuss the most pressing issues facing our firefighters today, including:

 

o   Loveland-Symmes (OH) FD chief Billy Goldfeder, examining recent major fires and detailing the lessons learned from each

 o   Ex-Shreveport, LA fire chief J. Gourdon Routley, looking at firefighter safety in relation to large commercial fires

 

o   Phoenix, AZ fire chief Al Brunacini, discussing best practices in leadership, management and organization of the fire service

 

o   Deputy Fire Coordinator Tiger Schmittendorf of the Erie County Department of Emergency Services, offering unique insight into solutions to the challenges fire service leaders face back at the firehouse as well as risk management for all fire personnel (more…)

Posted by tiger on May 28, 2009 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, All Blogs, Command & Leadership, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Funding & Staffing, News, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , ,

What the World Needs

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dressportraitWhile accompanying my son Alex on a recent band trip to New York City, we had the opportunity to meet a retired FDNY fire chief who gave a very heartfelt and moving motivational talk to our group of 175 young adults. His talk was very fitting, just prior to our compelling visit to Ground Zero on a rainy, overcast morning.

Our group was so moved by his conversation that the Lake Shore Central High School Band Boosters decided to bring him to Western New York to share his message.

Chief Dan Daly responded to Ground Zero on September 11, 2001. He now spends his time sharing the true legacy of 9/11 – a story of courage, compassion and the power of the indomitable human spirit. (more…)

Posted by tiger on May 14, 2009 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, All Blogs, Brotherhood, News • Tagged: , ,

Lots of leadership in Kingsbury NY

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Thank you Kingsbury and friends. I’m on my way home as I’m typing this on my Crackberry LOL but don’t worry, I pulled over to get some grub.

I was honored to meet so many great people from Washington County NY this weekend.

You are all truly fire service leaders and have much to be proud of, especially the way you work together. I was very impressed.

And especially thanks for throwing me a barn fire in my honor. That was a nice touch that no one has ever done for me!

Take care and I will update this when I get home and share my experiences here. I hope you will do the same. I value your feedback.

Thanks for the t-shirts too!

Stay Safe. Train often.

Posted by tiger on May 9, 2009 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, All Blogs, Command & Leadership, Funding & Staffing, News, Training & Development • Tagged: ,
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