Fire Based

Are you ready for a Mayday

February 25, 2009

Limited Openings for Kevin Sehlmeyr’s Program On May 31 or June 1, 2009, Macomb Community College,Health and Safety Training is hosting “Are you ready for a mayday.”   The eight hour program examines why every fire fighter who enters burning buildings must have a plan to call MAYDAY.  The class includes a practical portion where fire [...]

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EMU Fire Staff and Command

January 6, 2009

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Regional and National Security (CeRNS) is pleased to announce the 11th Fire Staff and Command program for 2009.

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Fireground Dynamics and Leadership Seminar

December 31, 2008

Hosted by Branch County Firefighters, March 21, 2009 This dynamic fireground encompassing seminar presented through some of the most prominent and experience fire service lecturers throughout the country is directed to all ranks within the fire service community. The program is hosted by Branch County Fire Fighters on March 21, 2009 at the Max Larsen [...]

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RIT Beyond the Tarp

October 13, 2008

The City of Holland Fire Department is hosting a safety symposium in conjunction with Inner circle fire training.  The training “RIT beyond the Tarp” examines the role of the RIT team on all fires and the critical roll it plays. The training will be held on November 3, 2008 from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm [...]

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Reading Smoke

October 3, 2008

The popular reading smoke program by Dave Dodson is on its way to the West side of Michigan on Saturday November 8, 2008. It has been said, “So goes First-Due, So goes the Incident!” Our incidents are changing in scope, impact, and complexity – and so must our ability to RAPIDLY survey and decide the [...]

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NFA Course Vacancies

August 26, 2008

Vacancies exist in the following NFA courses at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  You may visit their site for more information, or contact the Admissions Office via email netc-admissions@dhs.gov or by phone at (301) 447-1035.  Completed FEMA Form 75-5 applications may be faxed to (301) 447-1441.  If interested, apply immediately! All vacancies [...]

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Driver’s Training, Aerial Ops, Pumps Ops (3 Courses)

August 25, 2008

Three separate courses are available for vehicle technicians and operators.  These courses are hosted by Ann Arbor Township Fire Department. Driver Training (Emergency Vehicle Operator) Course includes items which address both the attitude and knowledge of the potential emergency vehicle driver while responding to an emergency as well as an understanding of the emergency vehicle [...]

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Added Value Leadership and Command Safety

August 14, 2008

October 6 and 7 2008, Oakland Community College, CREST Featuring Chief Alan Brunacini Alan and his two firefighter sons are currently developing and teaching the local command level Blue Card Hazard Zone Management Program. In addition, they also present workshops, seminars and conferences to many fire departments throughout the country on various topics. Alan is [...]

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RAFT Presents the Art of Reading Smoke, Featuring Dave Dodson

August 12, 2008

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:30AM – 4:30PM Our incidents are changing in scope, impact, and complexity – and so must our ability to RAPIDLY survey and decide the right course of action when first arriving. Often, the smoke issuing from a building is the only clue that a hostile fire event may quickly trap or [...]

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