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Upcoming Courses

Anatomy of a Fire Investigation

April 29 and 30, 2010 Held At: Oakland Community College Auburn Hills Campus

This Will Be A Tested Seminar

Rooms will be available at a block rate at the Staybridge Suites located at 2050 Featherstone Rd. Reservations: 1-800-238-8000 or 248-322-4600 Mention”Origin & Cause Seminar” for the block rate

This Seminar is MCOLES Approved and Fire Inspector CE Points and have been applied for.

THURSDAY APRIL 29 2010

  • 7:45 A.M. Registration – (Coffee & Light Refreshments)
  • 8:15 A.M. Last Alarm and Introductions
  • 8:45 A.M. Keynote Speaker: Ron Savage Brighton Firefighter and Fox 2 News Reporter
  • 9:00 A.M. Detecting Deception During Interviews: Jay Dunbar – Metro Trac [click to continue…]

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MAFC

February 26-27 2010, Midland Michigan

The Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs have annoucned the details for the winter workshop. The program includes two days of action packed training and networking. Training includes hydrogen, solar energy, EMAC, and many other classes on hazardous materials.

This program is open for registration

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MSP / BFS All Day Training

January 3, 2010

Great Topics, One Day Only!
The Michigan State Police, in partnership with the MDCH, EMS & Trauma Systems, and the DLEG, Bureau of Fire Services, invite your participation in a one-day event bringing members of the emergency services community from across Michigan together. The “Emergency Services Day” of training will feature sessions designed to address issues [...]

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21st Annual Juvenile Firesetter Seminar

December 12, 2009

Hosted by Michigan Arson Prevention Committee
The 21st annual juvenile fire setter program is set for March 18 and 19, 2010 in Mt. Pleasant Michigan. The program has multiple speakers and will cover many topics which include:

Fire Safety Education
Kids Setting Fires
Boys and Bombs
Gangs and Arson
Understanding the Arsonist

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Fire Officer III in Two Weekends

November 21, 2009

The FFTC Fire Officer III classes have been scheduled for the winter of 2009 – 2010
Hosted by Newyago Fire Department, Classes to Run the Weekend of December 11-13, 2009 and January 15-17, 2010
Classes Include:

Leadership I
Leadership II
Leadership III
Health and Safety Officer

In order to hold the classes there must be a minimum of

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Fire Command Training

October 19, 2009

Kalamazoo County Fire Chief’s Association Training Committee proudly Hosts John Salka (Battalion Chief FDNY)
January 9, 2010 – Firefighter/Company Officer Seminar – Battle Ready Firefighters, Fireground Orientation and Private Dwellings.
January 10, 2010 – Company Officer/Chief Officer Seminar – Leadership Lessons from FDNY, Chief Officer Professional Development Program and Fireground Leadership.

Seminars are 8-5 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Auditorium. $60 each day [...]

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Private Dwelling Fires or Instructor Facilitation

October 14, 2009

RAFT to Host Multiple Training Courses
The Regional Alliance for Fire Fighter Training is hosting two separate programs for firefighters, instructors, and company officer.
PRIVATE DWELLING FIRES
Featuring Vincent Dunn (FDNY, ret.)
This full day training program examines, in detail, offensive and defensive firefighting strategy and tactics for the seven different occupancies listed below.  Size-up, hose line positioning, aerial [...]

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FIRE CHIEF 101

October 11, 2009

The Strategy and Tactics of Administration hosted at Looking Glass Fire Department
Saturday October 24 and Sunday October 25, 9:00am to 4:00pm
7720 W. Grand River Hwy Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Through interactive modules attendees will learn from, and share in the experiences of many Fire Chiefs. Some of the topics covered in this lecture/discussion format include; Purchasing, Budgeting, [...]

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Fire Staff and Command

October 11, 2009

Now Taking Applications for the 2010 School Year
Just as the 2009 class of Fire Staff and Command from Eastern Michigan University wraps up, the program is now open for applications for the 2010 calendar year.  This program is designed to enhance the education of the fire service leaders and many of todays Fire Service leaders [...]

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