Upcoming Courses

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MAFC Winter Workshop

January 13, 2010

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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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 Download the

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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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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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