Fire Schools and Seminars

Fire Schools and Seminars

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American Association of Trauma Specialists, 5th annual conference on Pre-hospital care techniques, Las Vegas, Nev., Oct. 17-19. For further information contact Pat Mattera, A.A.T.S., 3528 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60657.

American College of Emergency Physicians, Florida Chapter, seminar, “Disasters: Problems and Solutions in their Management,” Oct. 28-30, Orlando, Fla. For further information contact Registrar, Disaster Conference, 600 Courtland St., Suite 420, Orlando, Fl. 32804.

Arkansas Fire Training Academy: Protective Equipment, Oct. 6-10; Pump Maintenance, Oct. 13-17; Basic Firefighting, Oct. 27-31; Rescue, Oct. 4-5; Structure Fires, Oct. 11-12; Pump Maintenance, Oct. 18-19; Pump Repair, Oct 25-26. Fire/Arson Seminars: El Dorado, Oct. 6-10; Mountain Home, Oct. 2024; Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy, Nov. 3-7; Arkansas Fire Training Academy, Nov. 10-14; For further information contact the Arkansas Fire Academy, P.O. Box 3048, East Camden, Ark, 71701.

California Fire Service Academy: Fire Management III, Oct. 26-31. For further information contact Natalie Rodda, Secretary, California Fire Service Academy, 836 Asilomar Blvd. Pacific Grove, Calif. 93950.

Clark County Fire Dept., Advanced Arson Seminar, Oct. 27-31, Las Vegas, Nev. For further information contact Robert V. James, Clark County Fire Investigation Division, 707 E Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas, Nev. 89109.

1980 Fire Service/EMS Management Seminar Series: National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Md., Oct. 1-3; Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 20-22; Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 5-7. For further information contact Hank Raffensperger, ACT Foundation, P.O. Box 911, Basking Ridge, N.J. 07920.

Law Enforcement Photography Workshops, Oct. 20-24, Rochester, N.Y. For further information, contact Luther M. Dey, Eastman Kodak Company, Law Enforcement & Security Markets-053, 343 State St., Rochester, N.Y. 14650.

Montgomery County Fire Training School: Rescue I, Oct. 11-12; Pump, Oct. 11-12; Hazardous Materials Transportation Emergencies, Oct. 11-12; Fire Photo Course, Oct. 715-21; Firefighting II, Oct. 18—19; Hospital and Health Care Facilities Fire Safety Workshop, Oct. 15; Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, Oct 18—19; Firefighting I, Oct. 25-26. For further information contact Jack K. McElfish, Fire Training Coordinator, Montgomery County Fire Training School, 100 Wilson Blvd., Eagleville, Pa. 19403.

National Fire Academy: Hazardous Materials Spill and Fire Control, Oct. 6-17, Oct. 20-31, Nov. 15-23, Dec. 1-12; Incident Command II, Oct. 6-17, Oct 20-31; Nov. 3-13, Nov. 16-24, Dec. 8-19; Public Fire Education Specialist, Oct. 1-5, Oct. 13-17, Oct. 20-24, Nov. 1-5, Nov. 10-14, Dec. 1-5; Fire Prevention Specialist I, Oct. 6—17; Oct. 20-31, Nov. 6-14, Nov. 16-24; Executive Development III, Oct. 6-17, Oct. 27-Nov. 7, Nov. 16-23, Dec. 1-12; Fire Service Leadership Training & Communication Under Pressure, Oct. 6-17, Oct. 20-31, Nov. 16-24, Dec. 8-19; Education Methodology I, Oct. 6-17, Oct. 20-31, Nov. 3-14; Educational Methodology I: Oct. 20-31, Nov. 3-14, Nov. 16-24; Fire/Arson Investigation; Oct. 6-23, Nov. 3-21; Fire/Arson Detection; Oct. 1-5, Oct. 13-17, Oct. 27-31″, Nov 6-12. For further information contact The Na tional Fire Academy, Attn.: Admissions, Route #1, Box 10A, Emmitsburg, Md. 21727.

National Fire Protection Association: Industrial Fire Protection, Sheraton Royal, Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 6-6; Emergency Forces Workshop Series, Sheraton, Dallas, Tex., Oct. 24-25, and Harley Hotel Springfield, Mass., Oct. 31Nov. 1; Fireground Commander Seminars, Miami, Fla., Oct. 4-5; National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-78) Changes Workshop, SheratonHouston, Houston, Tex., Oct. 16; Radisson Plaza, Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 20; Sheraton, Dallas, Tex., Oct. 23; Copley Plaza, Boston, Mass., Oct. 30. For further information contact the National Fire Protection Association, Roberta Frye, Seminar Registrar, Educational Technology Unit, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. 02210.

New Jersey Society of Fire Service Instructors, 1980 seminar, Ocean County Community College, Nov. 1. For further information, contact M. James Mackenzie, Jr., Braddocks Mill Lake, R.D. #2, Marlton, N.J. 08053.

New Jersey State Fire College: Advanced Pump and Advanced Truck, Seaside Heights, Oct. 4-5, Oct. 11-12, or Oct. 18—19; Industrial Fire Protection, Seaside Heights, Oct. 18—19; Water Shuttle Operation, Seaside Heights, Oct. 18-19. For further information contact the New Jersey State Fire College, 50 Park Place, Newark, N.J. 07102.

Ohio Fire Academy: Radiation and the Fire Service, Oct. 15; Role and Responsibilities of the Newly Promoted Officer, Oct. 16-17; EMT-A Seminar, Respiratory Emergencies, Oct. 18—19; Fire Investigation and Reporting, Oct. 18-19; Industrial Fire Brigades and the Local Fire Department, Oct. 18-19; Rural Fire Tactics II, Oct. 18—19; Sprinklers, Standpipes & Alarm Systems, Oct. 18-19; The Woman’s Role in EMS/Fire Rescue, Oct. 18-19; Getting the Job Done: The Art of Communication, Oct. 23. For further information contact Registrar, Ohio Fire Academy, 8895 East Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068.

Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Training School: Fire Department Rescue Practices, Oct. 6-10; Fire Pumper Operations 2, Oct. 14-17; Structural Fire Fighting 1, Oct. 20-24; Arson and Fire Cause Investigation, Oct. 20-22; Structural Fire Fighting 2, Oct. 27-31. For further information contact Robert C. Grening, Pennsylvania State Fire School, P.O. Box 631, Lewistown, Pa. 17044.

Texas Firemen’s Training School, Recruit Fire Training Program, Class No. 33, Oct. 27-Dec. 19. For further information contact the Fire Protection Training Division, Texas Engineering Extension Service, The Texas A & M University System, F.E. Drawer K, College Station, Tex. 77843

Dave McGlynn and Brian Zaitz

The Training Officer: The ISFSI and Brian Zaitz

Dave McGlynn talks with Brian Zaitz about the ISFSI and the training officer as a calling.
Conyers Georgia chemical plant fire

Federal Investigators Previously Raised Alarm About BioLab Chemicals

A fire at a BioLabs facility in Conyers, Georgia, has sent a toxic cloud over Rockdale County and disrupted large swaths of metro Atlanta.