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Education

February 28-29, 2012 Annual Juvenile Firesetter Seminar

Conference Cost: $145.00 after February 15th $ 165.00

 Tuesday – February 28, 2012 

  • 7:00am – 8:00am Registration
  • 8:00am – 8:15am MAPC Orientation- Overview James LaBuhn
  • 8:15am – 10:00am Update on [click to continue…]

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MFIS Winter Educational Conference

The Michigan Fire Inspector Society is proud to announce that our registration period is open for the 13th annual educational conference.  This two day program is full of critical topics, updates, and interactions for inspectors in Michigan.  The program has 11 continuing education credits which are essential for meeting the certification requirements.

Download the registration flyer and register today!

The two day conference is outlined below:

Tuesday, February 8

  • 7:30 am Registration – coffee and pastries provided
  • 8:30 am Welcome
    NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm Training Art Black – Carmel, CA Fire Dept. and Tom Presnick – U.L. (We will be using the 2007 edition of NFPA 72 in case you want to bring a copy)
  • 11:30 am-1:00pm Lunch – on your own
  • 1:00 pm Continuation – NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm Training
  • 4:15 pm-6:30pm Reception with the Legislature – Kellogg Center – Red Cedar Room Please contact your local Representative and Senator and invite them to stop by

Wednesday, February 9

  • 7:30 am Registration – coffee and pastries provided
  • 8:30 am How to De-escalate a Confrontational Issue Mark Pietras – Kalamazoo Township Police Department
  • 11:30 am-1:00pm Lunch – on your own
  • 1:00 pm The Fire Marshals/Inspectors Role as it Relates to the 2009 Michigan Building Code – Mike O’Brian – Brighton Area Fire Department
  • 3:00 pm Adjourn

Continuing Education Points:  There will be 11 continuing education points for the entire program. In order to receive these points, attendance forms will be collected at the end of each session.

MFIS Registration Form – Winter 2011

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Common Threads in Firefighter Deaths

November 22, 2010

Free Workshop Sponsored Metro Lansing Area Fire Departments and Metro Lansing Training Divisions DATE: December 10, 2010 LOCATION: Hill Vocational Training Center, 5815 Wise Rd. Lansing, MI 48917 Two Identical

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NFPA Plan Examiner Class Grand Rapids

November 22, 2010

Tuesday December 7 thru Friday December 10, 2010 The Grand Rapids Fire Department Regional Training Facility is hosting the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Plan’s Examiner Course.  This course will assist in preparing students to take the NFPA Plan’s Examiner test. Instructor: Marty Myers 24 hours of Fire Inspector Continuing Education Credits Presented by Grand [...]

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NFPA Fire Inspector II

September 30, 2009
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2010 Class Announced The Michigan Fire Inspector Society is excited to announce the 2010 schedule for NFPA Fire Inspector II courses. The courses will prep the student to take the NFPA Fire Inspector II exam. If you are interested in attending the course, please contact the person listed below: Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI [...]

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NFPA Plan Review Courses

September 28, 2009
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2010 Class Announced The Michigan Fire Inspector Society is excited to announce the 2010 schedule for NFPA Plan Review courses.  The courses will prep the student to take the NFPA Plan’s Examiner exam.  If you are interested in attending the course, please contact the person listed below: Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI Contact Person [...]

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NFPA Fire Inspector I Courses

September 21, 2009
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2010 Courses Are Now Scheduled The Michigan Fire Inspector Society is proud to announce the upcoming dates for the 2010 Fire Inspector I courses.  Registration is handled by the hosting agency and please contact them directly to enroll in the class: Oakland Community College Crest Center, Auburn Hills, Contact is Cindy (248) 232-4580, January 25-26, [...]

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SEMFIS, Training for Fire Inspectors and Investigators

August 6, 2009

Southeast Michigan Fire Inspectors All Day Training on September 15, 2009 This one day course will provide education on fire investigations, plan review techniques, and a great class titled Fire Inspector 101. The class is featuring: Fire Investigator Michael Waite, from Kerby Bailey and Associates, Mr. Tim Blackwood from Fire Safety Consultants and Mr. Mike [...]

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