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MFIS Winter Conference

January 4, 2010

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Two Days of Must Have Training, the 12th annual Winter Conference

The Michigan Fire Inspector Society is proud to announce the details of our 12th annual winter education conference. Held in East Lansing, the location is central to the State’s Fire Inspectors and the Kellogg Center provides an ideal location for education and training.

This two day event will dive into the critical changes to the 2009 International Building Code and the International Fire code. Both documents are the backbone to the Michigan Building Code and are a must for fire and building inspectors! Day 2 will take an in-depth look at sprinklers for residential occupancies focusing on multi-family residential setting and include critical information on proper design and installation in hotel and motel occupancies!

Tuesday, February 9

  • 7:30 am Registration – coffee and pastries provided
  • 8:30 am Welcome
  • Update on the 2009 International Building Code and Fire Code (Instructor Robert Davidson with Davidson Code Concepts)
  • 11:30 am-1:00pm Lunch – on your own
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2009 Health and Safety Week

June 16, 2009

in Safety, Training

Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility

This year the IAFC is encouraging chiefs and fire/EMS personnel to focus on what they personally can do to manage risk and enhance their health and safety. This year’s theme reflects the need for personal responsibility and accountability within a strong safety culture.

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Open Mic Wednesday

May 26, 2009

Open MIC Wednesday is here and we need your thoughts on training in Michigan. What is your favorite training? What is your favorite resource and why? Check out the comments from your peers today!

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NFFF FDNY Video, The Courage

April 18, 2009

The National Fallen Fire Fighters asks Do You Have the Courage?
The City of New York Fire Department has put together a great video which coincides with the National Fallen Firefighters and the Courage to be Safe Program.  The video serves as a great reminder of what we all need to do, every day, every job, [...]

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Traffic Safety on Emergency Scenes -Part 2

March 6, 2009

Tips for Working on Roadways with Apparatus
By: Michael Eckert, Deputy Chief
Introduction
In our last article, we discussed the imminent implications of 23 C.F.R. Part 634 –Worker Visibility, a federal regulation mandated by SAFETEA-LU, the 2005 act that funds US transportation for a five year period. It became effective on November 24, 2008. Hopefully, by now, all [...]

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NIOSH Report Released on Sofa Super Store

February 12, 2009

NIOSH Gives Recommendations for Future Fires

Today NIOSH released the fatality investigation report which outlines the facts of the incident and provides recommendations for the Charleston Fire Department as well as other fire departments across the United States.
The report highlights the need for incident command training, systems, accountability, firefighter tactics, protection of fire department equipment and [...]

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Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

February 8, 2009

Updated Health and Wellness Guides Available
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), working with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), has issued a revised Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services. The Health and Wellness Guide now provides updated information on health and wellness issues, trends, and programs focused on the needs of [...]

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Do you Have the Courage, Part I

December 22, 2008

The Courage to be Safe, So Everyone Goes Home!
Firefighters must have the courage to face a multitude of risks in order to save lives and protect their communities. Their courage allows them to willingly risk their own lives so that others can be saved. A different type of courage is required to stay safe in [...]

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After Action Analysis

December 4, 2008

Fire departments can take a look at complex scenes and evaluate them for performance and the ability to follow department training and policies. After Action reports can develop your response and identify areas for training.

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