Michigan Fire Inspectors Society » Education http://mfis.org Resources for Michigan's Fire Inspectors Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:09:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 NFPA Fire Inspector 2 Programs 2012 http://mfis.org/2012/02/nfpa-fire-inspector-2-programs-2012/ http://mfis.org/2012/02/nfpa-fire-inspector-2-programs-2012/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:20:11 +0000 mobrian http://mfis.org/?p=902

The following courses are available in 2012 for NFPA Fire Inspector 2.  The program prepares students for taking the NFPA Fire Inspector 2 Certification Exam:

Oakland Community College Crest Center Auburn Hills contact person cindy 248-232-4580

  • May 7-May 10

Schoolcraft Community college Radcliff Campus contact person John Smilnak 734-462-4770 ext 6006 or Mary Jane 734-462-4745

  • July 9-July 12 or
  • November 26-November 29

St Clair Community College Port Huron, contact person Kevin Powers 810-989-5740/ Fred Dargo 810-989-5753 ( This Class goes on Friday from 6pm-10pm and Sat 8am-6pm )

  • Fri July 13 Sat July 14
  • Fri July 20 Sat July 21

 

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The following are the open courses for NFPA Plan Examiner.  This course will prepare students for the NFPA Plan Examiner Exam for an additional fee.

For registration details please contact the appropriate person listed for each class:

Oakland Community College crest Center Auburn Hill contact person Cindy 248-232-4580

  • March 19-March 22

Schoolcraft Community College Radcliff Campus contact person John Smilnak 734-462-4770 ext 6006 or Mary Jane 734-462-4745

  • June 11-June 14 or
  • October 22-October 25

St Clair Community College Port Huron, contact person Kevin Powers 810-989-5740 /Fred Dargo 810-989-5753 ( This class Fri 6pm-10pm Sat 8am -6pm)

  • Fri June 15 Sat June 16
  • Fri June 22 Sat June 23

or

  • Fri Nov 30 Sat Dec. 1
  • Fri Dec 7, Sat Dec 8

 Kalamazoo Valley Community College-M-Tec Contact Marty Myers 269-488-4202

  • Augusts 20-August 25

Grand Rapids Fire Department contact person Kevin Schlmeyer 616-889-3676

  • December 3-December 6

 

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The following are the open classes for NFPA Fire Inspector I within the State.  For registration details please contact each contact listed below.

Schoolcraft Community College, Radcliff Campus contact person John Smilnak 734-462-4770 ex 6006 or Mary Jane 734-462-4745

Second semester offering:

  • Mon Sept. 17 Tue Sept. 18 Module 1
  • Mon Sept. 24 Tue Sep 25 Module 2
  • Mon Oct. 1 Tue Oct. 2 Module 3
  • Mon Oct 8 Tue Oct. 9 Module 4
  • Mon Oct 15 Tue Oct. 16 Module 5

St. Clair Community College Port Huron contact person Kevin Powers 810-989-5740/Fred Dargo 810-989-5753 (This class goes on Friday from 6pm-10pm Saturday 8am -6pm )

  • Fri.. April 13 Sat April 14 module 1
  • Fri April 20 Sat April 21 Module 2
  • Fri April 27 Sat April 28 Module 3
  • Fri. May 4 Sat May 5 Module 4
  • Fri. May 11 Sat. May 12 Module 5

Second semester offering, fall 2012

  • Fri, Oct 12 Sat. Oct 13 Module 1
  • Fri Oct 19 Sat Oct 20 Module 2
  • Fri. Oct 26 Sat. Oct 27 Module 3
  • Fri Nov 2 Sat Nov 3 Module 4
  • Fri Nov 9 Sat Nov 10 Module 5

Harrison Township Fire Department Fire Chief Mike Lopez 586-557-6179

  • May 7-May 11 and  May 14-18 2012

Mott Community College, Fire Inspector I starts September 6, 2012  on the Southern Lakes Branch Campus.  Class runs each Thursday night from 6pm -9:55 pm until December 13th.  Contact Dennis Smith dssmithenterprises@att.net

  • Thursday Nights From September 6, 2012-December 13th.
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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 National Trends in Youth Firesetting Prevention & Intervention Panel Discussion
  • 10-Noon Forensic Interviewing – Juveniles Julie Welch, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm LUNCH
  • 1:00pm – 5:00pm Forensic IT & Juvenile Firesetting Investigator Jerry Derosia, Oakland County Computer Crime Unit
  • 5:00pm – 7:00pm ICBREAKER

Wednesday – February 29, 2012

  • 8:00am – 10:00 am Complex Cases in Youth Firesetting Strategies to Engage School & Community Mental Health Personnel Jereme Vandenheuel
  • 10:00pm – Noon Strategies & Applications from Eliciting Accurate Disclosures from Juveniles Dr. Kyle Scherr, Central Michigan University
  • Noon – 1:00pm Lunch
  • 1:00pm – 3:00pm Arson & Fire Laws Related to Juvenile Firesetting: Collaborating with the Prosecutor to Build a JFS Case Jessica Cooper, Oakland County Prosecutor
  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm No Fear Zone: Role of Scare Tactics in Prevention Education Karla Klas, UM Trauma Burn Center

Registration Form

 

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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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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 4-Hour Daytime Sessions

  • 8:00 am – 12:00 pm or
  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

One Evening 2-Hour Session

  • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm We Will Never Forget – Technician I Kyle Wilson LODD Report

Presented By:

  • Fire Chief Richard Bowers, Montgomery County, Maryland
  • Battalion Chief Jennie Collins, Prince William County, Virginia

R.S.V.P. number of participants from each agency by December 3, 2010 to: cstreeter@deltami.gov

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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 Rapids Fire Regional Training Center 1101 Monroe NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • The class will meet from 0800 to 1700 hours.
  • Course fee $ 300.00
  • Download the Registration Flyer
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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 Contact Person is (248) 232-4580

  • May 10-May 13, 2010

Schoolcraft Community College

Livonia, MI Radcliff Campus Contact John Smilnak (734) 462-4770 x 6006 or Mary Jane (734) 462-4745

  • June 7-10 or
  • November 29-December 2, 2010

St. Clair Community College

Port Huron, MI contact is John Jeffries (810) 989-5753

  • June 12, 13, 2010
  • June 19, 20, 2010

Wayne Community College

Taylor, MI Contact is Dennis Andrew (734) 374-3213

  • October 12-October 15, 2010

Grand Rapids Fire Department, Training Center

Grand Rapids, MI Contact is Kevin Schlmeyer (616) 889-3676

  • December 7-December 10, 2010
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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 is (248) 232-4580

    • March 22-March 25, 2010

    Schoolcraft Community College

    Livonia, MI Radcliff Campus Contact John Smilnak (734) 462-4770 x 6006 or Mary Jane (734) 462-4745

    • April 19-22, 2010 or
    • October 25-28, 2010

    St. Clair Community College

    Port Huron, MI contact is John Jeffries (810) 989-5753

    • May 15-16, 2010
    • May 22-23, 2010

    Wayne Community College

    Taylor, MI Contact is Dennis Andrew (734) 374-3213

    • August 3-August 6, 2010
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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, 2010 Module 1
    • February 15-16, 2010 Module 2
    • February 22-23, 2010 Module 3
    • March 1-2, 2010 Module 4
    • March 8-9, 2010 Module 5

    Schoolcraft Community coolege

    Radcliff Campus, Garden City MI, Contact is John Smilnak (734) 462-4770 x 6006 or Mary Jane (734) 462-4745

    • February 22-23, 2010 Module I
    • March 1-2, 2010, Module II
    • March 8-9, 2010 Module 3
    • March 15-16, 2010 Module 4
    • March 22-23, 2010 Module 5

    Fall 2010 Courses for Schoolcraft

    • September 20-21, 2010 Module 1
    • September 27-28, 2010 Module 2
    • October 4-5, 2010 Module 3
    • October 11-12, 2010 Module 4
    • October 19-19 Module 5

    St Clair Community College

    Port Huron, MI Contact is John Jeffries (810) 989-5753

    • February 6-7, 2010 Module 1
    • February 13-14, 2010 Module 2
    • February 20-21, 2010 Module 3
    • February 27-28, 2010 Module 4
    • March 6-7, 2010 Module 5

    Summer 2010 courses for St. Clair Community College

    • August 5-6, 2010 Module 1
    • August 12-13, 2010 Module 2
    • August 19-20, 2010 Module 3
    • August 26-27, 2010 Module 4
    • September 16-17, 2010 Module 5

    Addison Township Fire Department

    Contact, Jerry Morawski (248) 628-5600

    • January 9-10, 2010 Module 1
    • January 16-17, 2010 Module 2
    • January 23-24, 2010 Module 3
    • January 30-February 1, 2010 Module 4
    • February 6-7, 2009 Module 5

    Wayne Community College

    Taylor, MI, Contact Denis Andrew (734) 374-3213

    • May 27-28, 2010 Module 1
    • June 3-4, 2010 Module 2
    • June 10-11, 2010 Module 3
    • June 17-18, 2010 Module 4
    • June 24-25, 2010 Module 5

    Grand Rapids Fire Department, Training Academy

    Grand Rapids, MI Contact is Kevin Schlmeyer (616) 889-3676

    • February 15-16, 2010 Module 1
    • February 17-18, 2010 Module 2
    • February 19, 22, 2010 Module 3
    • February 23-24, 2010 Module 4
    • February 25-26, 2010 Module 5
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