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Fire Safe Cigarettes Passes the House

June 11, 2009

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 [...]

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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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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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