Call for Articles
Special Pediatric Edition
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
Deadline: December 1, 2010

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness is accepting articles related to the care of children in disasters. Original research, observational studies, reviews, and scholarly commentary on pediatric medical and public health management will be accepted. Instructions for authors and online submission information are available at the journal’s website.


Call for Applications
National Fire Academy
U.S. Fire Administration
Deadline: December 15, 2009

The National Fire Academy is accepting applications for its final session of 2010-2011. Classes begin April 1 and run through September 30. Tuition is free and all instruction and course materials are provided at no cost. Transportation and lodging are also provided for students representing fire departments, rescue squads, and state and local governments. A course schedule and application materials are available online.