News Releases
2019 Advanced Leadership Seminar
College Informational Session Dates: • March 11th, 19th and 20th of 2019 • Sessions at 0800, 1030, 1330, 1530 each day Location: • Meridian Public Safety Training Center • 1223…
Call for Nominations – Medal of Honor
Chairman Wasden’s Call for Nominations and Nomination Form for the 2019 Idaho Law Enforcement, Firefighting and EMS Medal of Honor. We are asking for your assistance in distributing the call…
August 14 – Study of the Fire Service Training Environment: Safety, Fidelity, and Exposure
The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute will lead a 3-year Technology Research and Development Project examining the fire service’s training environment. The increased understanding of fire behavior that has emerged…
July 10 – Fiscal Year 2016 Homeland Security Funding Moving Through Congress
On Thursday, July 9th, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security approved a draft Fiscal Year 2016 spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security. The bill funds the department…
Nominations Open for Idaho’s Medal of Honor
The enduring service provided to our citizens by Idaho's firefighters, police officers, and EMS providers cannot be measured. As we contemplate the triumphs and sacrifices of this elite group, I ask…
July 9 – FEMA Grant Management Training
FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate will conduct the Fundamentals of Grants Management course for recipients currently receiving FEMA federal financial assistance. The course, part of the Grants Management Technical Assistance (GMTA)…
July 1 – NFPA 2014 Firefighter Fatality Report
The NFPA has just released their 2014 Firefighter Fatality Report, and below is an excerpt describing the deaths that occurred during training: "Eight deaths occurred during training activities. Sudden cardiac…
June 24 – Senate Subcommittee Approves FY15 Homeland Security Funding Bill
Tuesday morning, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security approved a Fiscal Year 2015 funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The $47.2 billion spending bill is an…