Fire Schools and Seminars

Fire Schools and Seminars

Aircraft Crash Specialist School: Treasure Island Inn, Daytona Beach, Fla., Dec. 7-11. For further information contact Robert Whempner, c/o Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Regional Airport, Daytona Beach, Fla. 32014.

Arkansas Fire Academy: Introduction to Fire Protection, Oct. 3-4; Rescue II, Oct. 10-11; Structure Fires, Oct. 17-18; Protective Equipment, Oct. 24-25; Instructor I, Oct. 26-30; Apparatus Driving, Oct. 31 Nov. 1; Officer I, Nov. 2-6; EMT Refresher, Nov. 2-6; Strategy & Tactics, Nov. 21-22; Officer II, Nov. 30-Dec. 4. Regional School Schedule: Ventilation, Oct. 5-8 in Mountain Home; Oct. 12-15 in Harrison; Oct. 19-22 in Marshall, Oct. 26-29 in Fordyce; and Nov. 2-5 in Camden. For further information contact the Arkansas Fire Academy, P.O. Box 3048, East Camden, Ark. 71701.

EMT-Paramedic Seminar: Sheraton Airport Hotel, Denver, Colo. For further information contact JRS EMT-P, P.O. Box 405, Newton Highlands, Mass. 02161.

Fire Service EMS Management Seminar Series: North Park Inn, Dallas, Tex., Oct. 7-9; Carrousel Inn, Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 21-23; RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach, Calif., Nov. 4-6. For further information contact Brad Smith, Program Manager, ACT Foundation, Basking Ridge, N.d. 07920.

General Physics Corp: Nuclear Power Plant Technology for Emergency Planners, Oct. 26-30; Fire Brigade leadership, Nov. 16 20; Nuclear Fire Protection, Dec. 7 11; Fire Brigade Instructor Workshop, Dec. 14 15. For further information contact John S. Miller, Senior Safety Engineer, 1000 Century Plaza, Columbia, Md. 21044.

International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists: Public Safety Scuba Instructor Program, Orlando, Fla.; Oct. 17-23, Catalina Island, Calif. For further information contact the International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists, 1449 Riverside Dr., Ft. Collins, Col. 80524.

Law Enforcement Photography Workshops: Rochester, N.Y., Oct. 5-9 and Dec. 7-11. For further information contact Luther M. Dey, Eastman Kodak Co., Law Enforcement & Security Markets, 343 State St., Rochester, N.Y. 14650.

Louisiana State University Firemen Training Program: Public Safety Diver, Oct. 5 9; Dive Rescue I, Oct. 12-16; Mini Fire School, Oct. 16-18; Vehicle Rescue, Nov. 2-6; Industrial Fire School, Nov. 10-12; Breathing Apparatus, Nov. 14-15, Nov. 24-25; Pump Operations, Nov. 30-Dec. 4; National Fire Academy— Arson Detection, Dec. 5-6; Industrial Fire School, Dec. 8-l0. For further information contact Michael Dunn, Firemen Training Program, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. 70803.

Massachusetts Firefighting Academy: Gas Firefighting, Oct. 6-7,13-14,20-21 and 27-28. For further information contact Thomas H. Rinoldo. Mass. Firefighting Academy, 59 Horse Pond Rd, Sudbury, Mass. 01776.

Morris County Fire Fighters and Police Training Academy: 1981 Fall Fire Courses, Fire Fighter II, Oct. 9-11; Fire Fighter Ili, Oct. 30-31, Nov. 6-7, Nov. 13-14; Truck Operations, Nov. 20-21; Vehicle Rescue I, Dec. 4-5, Dec. 11-12; C. P. R. Refresher, Nov. 8. For further information contact Edward P. Mullen, Morris County Fire Fighters and Police Training Academy, Courthouse, Morristown, N.J. 07960.

National Fire Protection Association: Life Safety Code, Revisions Workshop, Austin, Tex., Oct. 6-7; National Electrical Code, Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 1-2, Chicago, Ill., Oct. 15-16, Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 22-23, St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 29-30; Life Safety Code Seminar, Chicago, Ill., Oct. 13-16, Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 19-22, St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 2629. For further information contact the National Fire Protection Association, Division for Continuing Education, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Mass. 02269.

New Jersey State Fire College: Advanced Pump Operations, Oct. 9-10, Oct. 16-17, Oct. 23-24; Advanced Truck Operations, Oct. 9-10, Oct. 16-17; Water Shuttle Operations, Oct. 23-24; Fire Brigade III, Oct. 22-24; Fire Brigade I, Oct. 27-29. For further information contact August G. Brummer, Director, Fire Division New Jersey State Safety Council, 50 Park Place, Suite 820, Newark, N.J. 07102.

New Jersey State Safety Council: Sept. 19-20, Sept. 26—27; F’irefighter 1 and 2, Fire Behavior & Extinguishers, Ladders and Ropes, Firestreams & Water Supply, Forcible Entry & Salvage and Overhaul, Ventilation, Protective Breathing Apparatus, Hose & Sprinklers, Fire Prevention & Communication, Ground Cover Fires, and Rescue. For further information, contact H. Ray Vliet, New Jersey State Fire College, 50 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102.

New York State Academy of Fire Science: Public School Inspection Workshop, Oct. 9-11; Fire Marshals and Instructors Seminar, Oct. 14—16; Fire Pump Maintenance, Mack/ Waterous, Oct. 20-22; Fire/Arson Investigation Seminar, Nov. 4-6; Regional Fire Administrators Conference, Nov. 14-15; Breathing Apparatus Maintenance, Nov. 21—22; Fire/Arson Investigation, Nov. 30-Dec. 11; IMHNFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Nov. 30-Dec. 4; Training Officer Workshop II, Dec. 5-6; Fire Extinguisher Maintenance, Dec. 12-13. For further information contact New York Academy of Fire Science, P.O. Box K, Montour Falls, N.Y. 14865.

j New York State Society of Fire Service Instructors: Fall Seminar, Oct. 17. For further information contact Gil Romano, 118 Seaman Rd., Jericho, N.Y. 11753.

Ohio Fire Academy: Design & Installation of Sprinklers, Standpipes and Alarm Systems, Oct. 1-2, Oct. 15-16, Nov. 7-8, Dec. 5-6; Industrial Pre-Fire Plan Development, Oct. 5-6; Fire Department Management, Oct. 6-7; The Full-Time Company Officer, Oct. 6-7; Fire Scene Photography, Oct. 9; Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus—MSA, Oct. 9 and 10; Nozzle and Valve Maintenance, Oct. 9-10; Determining Fire Cause, Oct. 10 and 11; Advanced Fire Codes, Nov. 2-6; Scott Air-Pak Maintenance, Nov. 6 & 7; Interviewing & Counseling Juvenile Fire Setters, Nov. 7; Arson Investigation—Level I, Nov. 7-8; Fire Investigation and Reporting, Nov. 7-8; Fire Related Forensic Chemistry, Nov. 7-8; Hazardous Materials Terminology, Nov. 13; Industrial Fire Prevention Programs, Nov. 19 20; Survivair Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus—General Maintenance, Nov. 20 and 21; Fire Code Enforcement, Nov. 21; Rural Fire Tactics II, Nov. 21-22; Basic Training Programs for 36-Hour Fire Safety Inspector Certification, Oct. 5-9, Nov. 7-8, Nov. 21-22 and Dec. 12-13. For further information contact Registrar, Ohio Fire Academy, 8895 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068.

Orange County Fire Chiefs Regional Academy: Emergency Management Seminar, Nov. 5, Buena Park, Calif. For further information contact Sam Winner, Buena Park Fire Department, 8081 Western Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620.

Safety Systems Inc: 40-Hour Hazardous Materials School, Palatka, Fla., Nov. 16-20. For further information contact Safety Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 8463, Jacksonville, Fla. 32239.

University of Michigan Extension Service, Firemanship Training Program: Advanced Resident School, Oct. 5-9; Basic Resident School, Oct. 12-16; Phase III Academy, Oct. 19-24; Fire Control Seminar, Oct. 27-28; Phase IV Academy, Nov. 2-7; Company Officer Resident School, Dec. 7-11. For further information contact U-M Extension Service, Firemanship Training Program, 412 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, Mich. 48109.

Water Rescue Systems: Cold Water Rescue, Oct. 17-18. For further information contact Water Rescue Systems, 57-59 Washington St., Somerville, Mass. 02143.

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