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Positive Pressure Attack, Train the Trainer

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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MSP / BFS All Day Training

January 3, 2010

in Company Officer,Fire Based,Hazardous Materials,Upcoming Courses

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 commonly faced by EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel.

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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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Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems Emergency Responders Training

October 1, 2009

Funded by a Community Based Job Training Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (Free Training) Learn important information needed to safely respond to emergencies involving hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), including how the gas/electric hybrid operates and special rescue/extrication methods. Upon completion of this 4 hour course the participants will be able to: Safely de-power [...]

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Fire Ground Tactics Class

August 30, 2009

Grand Rapids Fire Regional Training Center Presents: Retired FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief John Norman Author of the “Fire Officer’s Handbook of Tactics” FIREGROUND TACTICS CLASS “ There is more to firefighting then just getting into the building. The real trick lies in being able to remain there long enough to complete all the necessary tasks” [...]

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Bus Extrication Class

August 4, 2009

Brighton Area Fire Department will be hosting a School Bus Rescue Training Program on October 21, 2009 and October 24, 2009.

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MICHIEFS Summer Conference and Meeting

July 19, 2009

What’s on the Horizon, July 29-31, Great Wold Lodge, Traverse City This three day conference is intended to look at the upcoming topics that affect every fire officer and chief accross the state. Topics include Bureau of Fire Services update by the State Fire Marshal Memorial Service Update by the Emergency Management Division Information on [...]

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Fireground Strategy and Tactics by John Norman

July 17, 2009

The Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training presents John Norman (Retired Deputy Asst. Chief, FDNY) Fireground Strategy and Tactics Two topics in ONE day September 25, 2009 9:00AM-4:30PM The one day course will cover two great topics for firefighters and company officers. Building Construction for the Street-smart Firefighter: Designed to educate firefighters and fire officers of the [...]

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