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Division of State Fire Marshal
As part of the
Florida Domestic Security Strategy, the
Division of State Fire Marshal ensures the
protection and safety of  Since the inception of the State Domestic Preparedness Program in 2002, the Division of State Fire Marshal has managed the distribution of more than 30 million dollars in federal grant funds to the State of Florida to help better prepare emergency responders for response to terrorist attack incidents that may involve the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction. Additionally, since The Division of State Fire Marshal's Domestic Security Program is responsible for the coordination of stakeholder groups such as the Florida Fire Chiefs Association (FFCA), Florida Association of Search and Rescue (FASAR), Florida Association of Hazardous Materials Responders (FLAHR), fire service members of the seven Regional Domestic Security Task Forces (RDSTF) and other emergency response related State Agencies such as, the Division’s Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigation (BAFI), Division of Forestry (DOF), and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) in determining the appropriate use for funds received from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the nine Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Forces, 30 Hazardous Materials/WMD teams and 53 Type II Technical Rescue Teams that receive SHSGP funding. These associations and agencies work closely with federal, state and local entities through the FFCA State Emergency Response Plan (SERP) to respond in an organized, systematic manner to significant emergencies that outstrip the ability of the local departments to respond effectively. For more information contact Gayle Svec, Government Analyst, 850-413-3649, or John Kohnke, Domestic Security Coordinator, 850-413-3611.
Vision Statement:
Ensure a safe and secure future, free of
terror, for Strengthen
our domestic security prevention,
preparedness, protection, response and
recovery capabilities through
interdisciplinary and interagency consensus
and commitment to build and rely on a strong
Regional Mutual Aid Response Capability. Minutes from USAR Conference Call 06/10/09 Minutes from Hazmat conference Call 06/10/09 USAR/Hazmat Abbreviations and Definitions 06/10/09
SUBGRANTEE AGREEMENT INFORMATION
FY 2005
Memorandum of Understanding –
Contract Number FM 235
FY 2006 Sub-grantee Agreement –
Contract Number FM 243
escue Team Ready to Help - This article was published April 25, 2007 by Florida Today and is used with their permission. The Technical Rescue Team featured in the article received initial funding and equipment through a Department of Homeland Security grant facilitated by the Division of State Fire Marshal, and this demonstrates the Federal, State and Local partnership. DHS-ODP Announces $2.2 Billion for State and Local Governments, November 3, 2003 Press Release regarding Citizen Preparedness and "Ready Kits"; February 19. 2003
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