Residential Sprinklers, Time for Action

June 27, 2009

in Code Development, News, State

Code Review Committee to Review Proposals

The Code Review Committee tasked with reviewing the 2009 IRC to create the Michigan Residential Code 2009 edition is busy working on many proposed code changes.  The code review committee has scheduled an important meeting on July 22, 2009.  The meeting which is scheduled to begin at 9:30 am will take place at the Michigan Library and Historic Center in Lansing and will hear testimony in response to multiple proposals which have been submitted to remove the residential sprinkler requirements found in the 2009 International Residential Code.

Advocates of residential sprinklers as well as opponents will be present to provide testimony to the review committee.

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Fire Safe Cigarettes Passes the House

June 11, 2009

in News

Safe Cigarettes On the Way to the Governor’s Office

After many years of Michigan’s Fire Service pushing this legislation, it appears it is on the way for signature by the Governors Office.  Today, the house voted 102-6 passing the proposed Senate Bill SB 264.  This bill will save many lives and result in fewer fires caused by careless smoking.

Once the Governor’s Office signs the bill we will let you know.

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Friend of MFIS receives NFPA Award

June 8, 2009

Jon Nisja receives International Fire Marshals Association Meritorious Service Award
The International Fire Marshals Association (IFMA) presented Jon Nisja with the International Fire Marshals Association Meritorious Service Award today at the NFPA Conference & Expo in Chicago, Ill.
The IFMA Meritorious Service Award, established in 2000, recognizes a member, or members, of the International Fire Marshals Association [...]

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Car Fire Investigation

May 12, 2009

Hands of Investigation Skills for All Levels
The Brighton Area Fire Department is hosting a Car Fire investigation Class this Saturday (May 009) from 8am – 4pm. The class will be hosted by Hearndon & Associates and we will be burning 6 vehicles provided by Corrigan Towing. A continental breakfast and lunch will be [...]

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Ron Farr Appointed as State Fire Marshal

April 19, 2009

Governor Appoints Farr to Head Bureau of Fire Services
Ron Farr, the long time secretary of the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, has been appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm as the new State Fire Marshal.  The post was vacated last year by Representative Andrew Newman as his successful bid for the Michigan House of Representatives.
Farr will head [...]

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2009 AFG Grant Period is Open

April 19, 2009

Assistance to Firefighters Grant is waiting for your Application
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance. The application period is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. Applications for these grants must be received by Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 5:00 [...]

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Summer Meeting

April 5, 2009

Sign Up today or Sponsor a Hole
The 2009 Summer Meeting and Golf Outing is scheduled and you can reserve space for yourself or a foursome today! In fact we need your RSVP in the next couple of days!
WHEN: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 – Shotgun start 8:30AM SHARP
WHERE: Oak Lane Golf Course, Webberville (½ mile [...]

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Western Chiefs Present John Buckman

March 15, 2009

Personnel Recruiting and Retention
The Western Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs presents a one day seminar on personnel recruiting and retention by Fire Chief John Buckman III. The seminar will discuss the challenges facing combination staffed fire departments and the communities they protect.
Seminar topics will be:

Recruiting staff
Retaining Staff
Leadership
Leader’s inner circle
Team Building
Training of Staff

This habit changing [...]

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