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WISER 4.2 Now Available

Download from the WISER web site at: http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/ or access the on-line version at WebWISER http://webwiser.nlm.nih.gov/ WISER is a system designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information and containment and suppression advice. [NLM-WISER-L]

Disaster Assistance

http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ is an easy to use website that consolidates disaster information in one place. Currently, 17 U.S. Government agencies, which sponsor more than 40 forms of disaster assistance, contribute to the website. You can apply for many forms of assistance with a single, online application. Your application information is shared only with those agencies that you identify and is protected by the highest levels of security. Ultimately, www.disasterassistance.gov will speed the application process and allow you to check the progress of your application online. [DISASTR-OUTREACH-LIB]

Ready or Not 2008

http://healthyamericans.org/assets/files/bioterror-report-2008.pdf Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) released the sixth annual Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism report, which finds that progress made to better protect the country from disease outbreaks, natural disasters and bioterrorism is now at risk, due to budget cuts and the economic crisis. The report concludes that major gaps remain in many critical areas of preparedness, including surge capacity, rapid disease detection and food safety. [MRC National Listser]

"ICE" Campaign

Store your emergency contacts on your mobile phone under "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) for Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement.

NFPA Standards Adopted for Emergency Responders

Eleven NFPA standards have been adopted for emergency responders. Go to these links: www.dhs.gov and www.rkb.mipt.org

Nebraska Fire Fighters Museum and Education Center

Sponsored by the Nebraska Fire Fighters Foundation, the Nebraska Fire Fighters Museum and Education Center is looking for donations to help with the project - 1930s, 1940s and 1950s Fire Department pictures needed. Contact: dewed@charter.net P.O. Box 2423, Kearney, Nebraska 68848-2423 (308) 234-3077.

BioDiesel Firefighting Tactics

There are mixtures of normal petrodiesel and BioDiesel that would most likely change firefighting tactics. See http://www.biodieselcommunity.org/storageconsiderations/ for more information detailing some precautions for anyone considering making their own BioDiesel. Consider different firefighting tactics for BioDiesel purchased at a pump versus something gleaned from waste cooking oils.

Arson Hotline - Nebraska

(888) 992-8877 or local (402) 471-9596

Important EMS Websites

Below are some important websites which provide valuable EMS information. The websites include information on; Adequate Staff Fire and Emergency Response Grant Offering; Alaska Community Health Aide Program; Rural Ambulance Crash, Literature Review; Rural EMS Managers Awareness Program; and, Quality Through Collaboration, the Future of Rural and Frontier EMS in the US Health System.

http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=927
http://indian.senate.gov/public/_files/Gage030807.pdf
http://ruralhealth.hrsa.gov/pub/ambulancecrashes.htm
http://ruralhealth.hrsa.gov/pub/REMSTTAC/RuralEMSManagers.asp
http://ruralhealth.hrsa.gov/pub/REMSTTAC/QualityCollaboration.asp

Water/Dive Team Rescue and Recovery

Contact Yutan Fire Department, Saunders (402.443-1000) and Douglas County 911 Centers for more information.

Radiation Event Medical Management System (REMM)

http://remm.nlm.gov/ is available for downloads of mobile device software (Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Palm) with selected key files from the full online versions. REMM is produced by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Asssistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Office of Planning and Emergency Operations, in cooperation with the National Library of Medicine, Division of Specialized Information services, with subject matter experts from the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and many US and International consultants. Fore more, see http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/nd08/nd08_sis_reprint_remm.html

Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial List

If your department has incurred a death of a Fire Fighter, contact Pam at (800) 642-6024 to add your Fire Fighter to the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial List. Contact Chief Kyle Ienn for information regarding the LODD Trailer.

Live Burn Trailer

Contact President Earl Rudolph regarding details and scheduling. Fremont Fire Department.

LODD Trailer

Contact Kyle Ienn for details. Ralston Fire Department.