AFG Workshop (Webinar) Announcement

FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU
TO:
Iowa Fire Service
FROM:
Randal E. Novak, Bureau Chief
Fire Service Training Bureau
SUBJ:
2014 AFG Workshop (Webinar)
DATE:
20 October 2014
3100 FIRE SERVICE RD
AMES, IA 50011
888-469-2374
The Fire Service Training Bureau will be hosting an Adobe Connect “on-line” workshop for the
2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) on Monday, November 3, 2014, starting at
6:30pm. You may join this on-line workshop from any computer (fire station, home, public
library, etc.) that has an internet browser and internet connection.
Monday, November 3, 2014, from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Link for the Adobe Connect session is: https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireinstitute
Audio conference will be available through VoIP (using your computer headset and
microphone connections). You may also ask questions through the on-line “chat box” in
Adobe Connect.
You should conduct a quick test of your computer system to ensure you have the needed
resources. There will be no cost to download any necessary patches to your system. Adobe
Connect test link is:
http://admin.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
There is no cost to attend this Workshop. Registration is not required.
To print a copy of the Workshop handout, go to our website (at: www.dps.state.is.us/fm/fstb) and
go to “Training Opportunities” and link to the 2014 AFG Workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, we will be recording this event. You will be able to view this
recording anytime after the original broadcast date. Check our website (link to “Training
Opportunities”) to view this recording. All other grant related information is available on-line at:
http://www.fema.gov/firegrants/.
The Fire Service Training Bureau will again assist with questions, and review narratives
components upon request. You can contact Randy Novak at the Bureau (888-469-2374). For
narrative reviews, e-mail your narrative (in a “MS Word” file) to Randy Novak at:
[email protected]