Fire Chief 101 Course

November 25, 2011

The Strategy and Tactics of Administration 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, Budgeting, Planning, SOPs, Fire Organizations, Insurance/I.S.O., Laws/Liability, Leadership, Ethics, Media, MIOSHA., Mutual Aid, Personnel, Reporting, and Training. “Fire Chief 101” is a [...]

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Machine Rescue Course

November 25, 2011

MSU Machine Rescue Operations This 24-hour program provides instruction on the rescue of employees from conveyors, lift tables, gear drives, and other simple machinery. Workshops include hands-on practice related to disassembly, cutting, and lifting/spreading. It addresses the capabilities listed in NFPA 1670 for a Operations Level Machine Rescue Team. Key Points EMS considerations, Types of [...]

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FireFighter/Medic Brownstown Township

November 25, 2011

The Township of Brownstown is seeking qualified applicants for the creation of an eligibility list for the position of Full time Firefighter/Medic. Applicants must be 18 years or older High School Graduate or equivalent Possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License with excellent driving record. Must present at time of application the following pieces of documentation: [...]

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Company Officer 1 and 2 Course

November 15, 2011

Isabaella County Training Committee  Hosting Courses January 19, 2012 Through February 18, 2012 Classes will be Thursday & Saturday Week night classes at 7:00 PMSaturday Classes at 9:00 AM Please use the OFFT—IMS to register. When registering please make sure you select class number— E12B Cost: $225.00 + the cost of student book Jones & Bartlett –Fire Officer Principles and [...]

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NFPA Needs Assessment

November 8, 2011

NFPA has conducted a series of national surveys to identify the needs of the fire service for resources required to safely and effectively carry out their responsibilities. The surveys indicated the resources fire departments had, while NFPA codes and standards and other national guidance documents defined the requirements. The gaps between resources in hand and [...]

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City of Holland, Firefighter EMT

September 12, 2011

Now Taking Applications The City of Holland Department of Public Safety (HDPS) has a position open for a qualified Firefighter/EMT. This is a full-time position assigned to a 24-hour shift schedule, including weekends and holidays. Qualifications include extensive firefighter training, experience in an organized Fire department, above average driving skills and the ability to pass [...]

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2012 Fire Staff and Command Program

July 22, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Regional and National Security is proud to offer its Fourteenth Fire Staff and Command Program at EMU’s Ypsilanti campus, beginning February 13, 2012 and ending October 19, 2012. 2012 Class schedule: Orientation/Week 1 – February 13-17 Week 2 – March 12-16 Week 6 – July 9-13 Week 3 – April [...]

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MSFA Past President’s Golf Outing

July 22, 2011

Friday September 16, 2011, Grayling Michigan Join the Michigan State Firefighters Past Presidents in their annual golf outing! Supporting the Max Brandt Memorial Scholarship -Four person scramble ~ Shot-Gun Start- New this Year -4 Hole-in-One Contests with one prize being a 2011 Chevy Cruzefrom SCHEER MOTORS in Grayling at Grayling Country Club 2122 South I-75 Business [...]

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Media Relations Course

July 19, 2011

Van Buren Fire Department to host Media Training, August 8-9, 2011 Take Control – Become More Proactive, Build a Positive Public Image, Receive Hands-On Training from the Media Pros.  This is a powerful 2-Day Media Training aimed at public safety personnel While this is an Advanced class, it is designed so that those with limited experience can [...]

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