Anatomy of a Fire Investigation

April 29 and 30, 2010 Held At: Oakland Community College Auburn Hills Campus

This Will Be A Tested Seminar

Rooms will be available at a block rate at the Staybridge Suites located at 2050 Featherstone Rd. Reservations: 1-800-238-8000 or 248-322-4600 Mention”Origin & Cause Seminar” for the block rate

This Seminar is MCOLES Approved and Fire Inspector CE Points and have been applied for.

THURSDAY APRIL 29 2010

  • 7:45 A.M. Registration – (Coffee & Light Refreshments)
  • 8:15 A.M. Last Alarm and Introductions
  • 8:45 A.M. Keynote Speaker: Ron Savage Brighton Firefighter and Fox 2 News Reporter
  • 9:00 A.M. Detecting Deception During Interviews: Jay Dunbar – Metro Trac [click to continue…]

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National Association of State Fire Marshals Fire Research & Education Foundation and Fireproof Children/Prevention First Present…Youth Fire Prevention Program

Michigan Fire Inspector Society has partnered with NASFM to host a one day train the trainer program.  Registration is limited for this one Day program on March 17, 2010.

The Youth Fire Prevention Program is developed and presented by Fireproof Children for the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) Fire Research & Education Foundation, funded by a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant.

Fireproof Children, a premier fire safety training and education organization, has previously worked with NASFM in the development and delivery of coalition building and skills building training programs throughout the country. The Youth Fire Prevention program builds on what we learned from these programs. Train the trainer workshops will be delivered in the 10 FEMA regions.

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MAFC Winter Workshop

January 13, 2010
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February 26-27 2010, Midland Michigan
The Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs have annoucned the details for the winter workshop.  The program includes two days of action packed training and networking.  Training includes hydrogen, solar energy, EMAC, and many other classes on hazardous materials.
This program is open for registration
Download the registration flyer

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All Day Fire Pump Training

January 10, 2010

Hosted by Southeastern Michigan Fire Inspector Society
On January 26, 2010 the Southeaster Michigan Fire Inspector Society will be hosting an all day training class on fire pumps.  The morning session will including installation requirements and taught by Hans Steward.  The afternoon session will include the maintenance and testing requirements as instructed by Darrell Underwood.
The program [...]

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Certification Renewal

January 5, 2010

State Recertification Documents to be Mailed by End of January
Certified fire inspectors through the Bureau of Fire Services may have noticed that their certification expired on December 31, 2009.  According to the State Fire Marshal Ron Farr and staff of the BFS, the process is well underway and nearing completion.
Currently staff is preparing to print [...]

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Winter Educational Seminar

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 [...]

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One Day Joint Training

January 3, 2010

The Michigan State Police, in partnership with the MDCH, EMS & Trauma Systems, and the DLEG, Bureau of Fire Services, invite your participation in a one-day event bringing members of the emergency services community from across Michigan together. The “Emergency Services Day” of training will feature sessions designed to address issues commonly faced by EMS, fire, and law enforcement [...]

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Calendar Project Wins Award

December 12, 2009
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Leland Gayheart Fire Safety and Prevention Award to the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society
The 2010 Calendar Project has been received an award from the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center.  The Leland Gayheart Fire Safety Prevention Award was recently presented to Fire Marshal / Board Member John Hager from Karla Klas of the University of [...]

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