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Update from the Conference

September 14, 2011

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62nd Annual Conference Under Way

The 62nd annual conference is off with a bang.  The first day started off with an somber service of the events of 9/11 and remember those who lost their lives on that horrific day.  The seminar continued with remarks from Vice President Brian Batten, State Fire Marshal Farr, and Public Education Committee Chair Ted Jensen.

The keynote address provided solid motivation from Ray Renoylds, State Fire Marshal from Iowa, followed by updates to NFPA 13D/R by Dana Haagensen, then completed with an expert panel which took Q/A from those in attendance.  The day was caped off with a get acquainted reception with local legislators from the capital.

There is still room for you to join us on Wed, Thursday or Friday.  Please stop by and you can register for the day!

 

 

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Nominations Needed

June 21, 2011

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Executive Board is looking for Nominations

The Michigan Fire Inspector society is looking for nominations for the position of four year trustee and awards.

The four year trustee position is an elected position by the general membership and is an integral part of the executive board.  If you are interested in running for the executive board please submit a letter of interest with resume to Secretary Ron Farr (email rrfarr895@aol.com).

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2012 Calendar Project

April 15, 2011
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The Michigan Fire Inspectors Society gave away 20,000 Fire Prevention Calendar for the year 2010. The calendar was filled with helpful hints/tips and activities for all ages but more importantly, how to protect yourself and family from the dangers of fire! The calendars were distributed throughout the State of Michigan and were a great success. [...]

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MFIS In Washington DC

April 7, 2011
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Congressional Fire Services Brings Nations Leaders to DC The Michigan Fire Inspector Society with four other state associations are in Washington D.C. this week.  The five delegates (Past President Marty Myers, Secretary / Treasurer Ron Farr, President Kevin Abbassee, Trustees John Hager and Ted Jensen) arrived through out the week as part of the Congressional [...]

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William “Bill” Gage

January 16, 2011
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Bill Gage a Captain/Inspector with Brighton Area Fire Authority and a Lieutenant with Van Buren Fire Department passed away on January 13, 2011 at Beaumont Hospital. Bill was born on December 13, 1959 to William and Patricia Gage. On February 14, 1986, he married the love of his life and his best friend, Tamara Long [...]

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Faces of Fire

November 1, 2010
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National Fire Protection Association Launches New Campaign The NFPA launched its new campaign to bring a face to the life saving impact of home fire sprinklers.  The new web-page serves as a resource to building departments, citizens, fire officials and decision makers on the power of home fire sprinklers. The site is loaded with resources [...]

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Proposed By-Law Changes

September 15, 2010

News form the 61st Annual Educational Conference During the Annual Business Meeting, (to be held on Wednesday September 15, 2010) the membership will consider possible by-law changes.  The by-laws committee is proposing changes to multiple sections. Attached are the proposed changes and copies will be made available to the membership during the annual business meeting. [...]

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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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