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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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Drivers Training Update and New Train the Trainer

January 17, 2009

he Michigan Fire Fighter Training council has updated the Driver’s Training program and has a required update for all current instructors (Drivers training instructors). There are multiple update classes being held across the state. In addition if you are an approved instructor through the MFFTC you can apply to become a new driver’s training instructor and attend one of the upcoming courses.

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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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Michigan Fire Inspector Society Winter Conference

January 1, 2009

February 3-4, 2009 at Kellogg Center, East Lansing Michigan The Michigan Fire Inspector’s winter education conference has been scheduled and open for registration. Hosted at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, on the Campus of Michigan Stated, will prove to be a great education event for all inspectors. The 2 day conference will include local [...]

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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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Ul Lightweight Wood Truss Training

November 2, 2008

Last year, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) received a fire grant from the DHS to do a research study on lightweight construction.  UL conducted a series of tests, and just this month posted the results of their study titled “Structural Stability of Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions” on their UL University website. This is a great online [...]

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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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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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