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Positive Pressure Attack, Train the Trainer

RAFT PPA Course

May 4, 2010

in Company Officer,Fire Based,Upcoming Courses

Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training to Host Program June 18-20, 2010

Positive Pressure Attack

Train-the-Trainer 3-Day Course

The 24-hour training includes review of the concept of PPA, including how to maximize its effectiveness for fire ground ventilation. Training will include live burns following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1403 standards and the correct protocol for safe application of PPA aimed at meeting the diverse skill sets that firefighting requires. This application facilitates a safer fire attack and gives trapped occupants the highest probability to survive a fire event.

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MAFC Winter Workshop

January 13, 2010

in Company Officer,Hazardous Materials,Uncategorized,Upcoming Courses

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

Download the registration flyer

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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Complete Fire Officer I and II Program Hosted in Ionia

September 8, 2009

All Perquisites for Entry and the Complete FO I and II This is a great opportunity for new fire officers who need to attend Fire Officer I and II in the State of Michigan.  This program includes the necessary prerequisites to attend the Fire Officer series.  The courses start this weekend September 12, 2009 and [...]

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