MSHA recently announced it has awarded $500,000 in grant funds to six organizations that provide education and training within the mining industry.
The Brookwood-Sago grants program was established through a provision in the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, and fiscal year 2009′s funding will target the development and implementation of training and training materials for mine emergency preparedness and haulage safety.
“Although the training services of the six grant recipients will be targeted toward underground coal mines, MSHA opened up the application process this year to metal and …

The Monmouth County Fire Academy, Howell, recently graduated 30 volunteers from the Firefighter I program. The ceremony was held Aug. 12.
Members of Class No. 82 attended weekend classes at the fire academy and completed 164 hours of course work over 24 sessions. They received training in rescue, fire extinguishment, hazardous materials response, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, electrical safety, and care of hoses, ladders and other equipment, according to a press release.
“As graduates of this program you will serve your friends, neighbors and community as you embark on a public service career,” Monmouth …