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Machine Rescue Course

MUSAR Machine Rescue

by mobrian on November 25, 2011

MSU Machine Rescue Operations

This 24-hour program provides instruction on the rescue of employees from conveyors, lift tables, gear drives, and other simple machinery. Workshops include hands-on practice related to disassembly, cutting, and lifting/spreading. It addresses the capabilities listed in NFPA 1670 for a Operations Level Machine Rescue Team. Key Points EMS considerations, Types of Machines, Terminology, Incident Management Considerations, Energy Control for Rescue, Stabilization, Lifting &Spreading, Cutting Operations, Disassembly Options, Rescuer Safety and More…

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2012 Fire Staff and Command Program

by mobrian on July 22, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Regional and National Security is proud to offer its Fourteenth Fire Staff and Command Program at EMU’s Ypsilanti campus, beginning February 13, 2012 and ending October 19, 2012.

2012 Class schedule:

  • Orientation/Week 1 – February 13-17
  • Week 2 – March 12-16 Week 6 – July 9-13
  • Week 3 – April 9-13 Week 7 – August 6-10
  • Week 4 – May 14-18 Week 8 – September 10-14
  • Week 5 – June 11-15 Week 9 – October 15-19

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Media Relations Course

July 19, 2011

Van Buren Fire Department to host Media Training, August 8-9, 2011 Take Control – Become More Proactive, Build a Positive Public Image, Receive Hands-On Training from the Media Pros.  This is a powerful 2-Day Media Training aimed at public safety personnel While this is an Advanced class, it is designed so that those with limited experience can [...]

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Large Truck Extrication Training Program

July 18, 2011

Saturday November 5 and Sunday November 6, 2011 0800 – 1800 hours each day Ann Arbor, Michigan This 20-hour two-day “hands-on” training program will include rescue workshops on: Construction and Terminology Vehicle Under-ride Scene Management – Cement Mixer Over-turn

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Michigan Fire Inspector’s Fall Conference

July 16, 2011

Join the Michigan Fire Inspector Society for their 62nd annual Fall Conference.  This course is a must attend for fire inspectors.  The four days of education are booked with critical informaiton that EVERY inspector needs to be successful in today’s challenging work environment. Due to the the growing response to this conference we are now [...]

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Safety and Survival Conference

June 27, 2011

2 1/2 day SAFETY and SURVIVAL CONFERENCE in cooperation with Columbia Southern University *Continuing Education Credits have been applied for both EMS & Inspector* DATES: September 27-29, 2011 (8AM-5PM Sept 27 & 28, 8AM-Noon on 29th) LOCATION: William Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336 COST OF ATTENDANCE – Early-Bird [...]

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Self Assessment Workshop

June 21, 2011

Grand Rapids Fire Department  and Commission on Fire Accreditation International Workshop Series Presents: Self Assessment Workshop August 3-4, 2011 Standards of Cover (Basic) Workshop August 5, 2011 Workshop Registration Fees Self-Assessment Workshop (2 days) $495.00 Basic Standard of Cover Workshop (1 day) $325.00 Both Workshops (3 days) $650.00 Workshop Location Contact: Mr. Rob Pease Register: [...]

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MFIS Winter Educational Conference

December 31, 2010

The Michigan Fire Inspector Society is proud to announce that our registration period is open for the 13th annual educational conference.  This two day program is full of critical topics, updates, and interactions for inspectors in Michigan.  The program has 11 continuing education credits which are essential for meeting the certification requirements. Download the registration [...]

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Fireground Injury & Death Chief Goldfeder

December 8, 2010

There is Still Room!!!! Sign Up Today Tuesday, December 14, 2010 8:30AM – 4:30PM $85 per person (RAFT members pay only $60 per person) We just got off the phone with the Great Staff at Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training (RAFT) and they said there was still room in this great class.  If you are serious about firefighting [...]

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