Program conducted on July 17th and 18th, 2010 in Ottawa County (West Michigan).

COURSE: JFIS I (H-626)
DATES: July 17th & 18th, 2010 (Sat. & Sun.)
TIMES: 0800 – 1700 hours daily
LOCATION: Georgetown Fire Station #3, 7480 36th Avenue Hudsonville, MI 49426

Courtesy Deputy Chief Doug Poolman, with Certified Fire Inspector Credits Approved: 16

COST: $75.00 per person (lunch & continental breakfast included each day).

Lodging will be the responsibility of the attendee. Discounted Room rates are available at: Quality Inn 3301 Highland Drive, Hudsonville, MI 49426 616-662-4000 (phone) 616-662-5000 (fax)

15 rooms are reserved for July 16th & 17th and are held under “Georgetown Fire Dept.” until July 1st. Rooms are discounted to $60/per night plus 2% hotel tax.

Rooms are all non-smoking w/ 2 queen beds.

The course is sponsored by the Georgetown Fire Department, Michigan Arson Prevention Committee, Michigan State Firemen’s Association and E.S.C.A.P.E. Inc.

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Brighton Area FD to Host 3 Day NFSA Sprinkler Program

You can sign up for just one day or all three of this excellent training opportunity.  Brighton Area Fire Department is hosting the National Fire Sprinkler Association on three great training topics.

Day 1 (June 22, 2010) Hydraulics for Fire Protection Ssytems

Day 2 (June 23, 2010) Sprinkler Protection for General Storage

Day 3 (June 24, 2010) Sprinkler Protection for Rack Stroage

Hydraulics for Fire Protection Systems Seminar Topics:

• Which NFPA Standard to Use
• 10 Basic Principles of Fluid Hydraulics
• Density Area Method
• Room Design Method
• Design Options for Systems
• Step by Step Procedure for Calculation
• Effect on System Design of Temperature Ratings of Sprinklers;
• Types of Systems; Storage Heights and Ceiling Slope

Sprinkler Protection For General Storage Seminar Topics:

• Miscellaneous storage
• Palletized storage
• Solid piled storage
• Bin box storage
• Shelf storage
• Class I-IV and plastic

Sprinkler Protection For Rack Storage Seminar Topics:

• Selecting appropriate standard
• Definitions and terminology for Rack Storage
• Sprinkler protection for Class I-IV commodities 25 feet or less in height
• Sprinkler protection for Class I-IV commodities over 25 feet height
• Sprinkler protection for plastics
• Sprinkler protection using Standard Spray, Rack, Large Drop,
• ESFR and Special Application Sprinklers.

It includes challenging exercises designed to reinforce the subjects taught during the day.  The attendee NEEDS to come to class prepared to participate and be sure to bring the following:

• copy of NFPA 13 current edition
• a calculator with Xy, Yx or ^ key
• note paper and pen

Registration includes workbook and begins: 7:30 am, Seminar: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Class size limited to the first 50 registrants and Completion Certificates will be presented to attendees.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is intended to provide information to all levels of attendees. It is most beneficial to contractors, mechanical inspectors, designers, technicians, engineers, plan reviewers and insurance authorities who have to deal with the plan approval and inspection of sprinkler systems.

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Program to be held at Delta College on May 21, 2010

Lee Jay Kueppers will present this one day course on fire work safety aimed at aiding fire departments before the firework season. The seminar will provide students with the knowledge and skills to inspect firework displays in their community assuring compliance with state and federal laws that impact the fire service and the community.

The program costs $70.00 per person includes lunch and course materials. The program begins at 9:00 am and will be held at the Delta College Planetarium in Bay City.

RSVP by May 4, 2010 by completing the registration form.

Note, this program is sponsored by Michigan DEQ, and is not hosted by Michigan Fire Inspector Society.

Anatomy of a Fire Investigation

April 29 and 30, 2010 Held At: Oakland Community College Auburn Hills Campus

This Will Be A Tested Seminar

Rooms will be available at a block rate at the Staybridge Suites located at 2050 Featherstone Rd. Reservations: 1-800-238-8000 or 248-322-4600 Mention”Origin & Cause Seminar” for the block rate

This Seminar is MCOLES Approved and Fire Inspector CE Points and have been applied for.

THURSDAY APRIL 29 2010

• 7:45 A.M. Registration – (Coffee & Light Refreshments)
• 8:15 A.M. Last Alarm and Introductions
• 8:45 A.M. Keynote Speaker: Ron Savage Brighton Firefighter and Fox 2 News Reporter
• 9:00 A.M. Detecting Deception During Interviews: Jay Dunbar – Metro Trac
• 10:45 A.M. Break
• 11:00 A.M. Continuation of Jay Dunbar Presentation
• 12:00 Lunch (on your own)
• 1:15 P.M. ARC Mapping (Practical Demonstration at CREST Facility) Jason McPherson-Donan Engineering  (note this will take place outdoors, please dress accordingly)
• 4:00 P.M. Adjournment

FRIDAY APRIL 30 2010

• 8:30 A.M. Effective Report Writing: David Row-Donan Engineering
• 9:30 A.M. Expectation Bias: Margaret Scott-Hewson & Van Hellemont
• 10:30 A.M. SIU and Law Enforcement-Teamwork:  Steve Thomas-Michigan Basic and Al Norris-NICB
• 12:00 Lunch
• 1:15 P.M. Delivering a Successful Warrant Request Presentation: William L. Cataldo- Chief of Homicide, Macomb County Prosecutors Office Denise Brainard-Assistant Prosecutor, Oakland County Prosecutors Office
• 3:15 P.M. Round Table Discussion
• 3:45 P.M. Testing, Certificates and Adjournment

OCCAFI Seminar Registration Form

February 26-27 2010, Midland Michigan

The Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs have annoucned the details for the winter workshop.  The program includes two days of action packed training and networking.  Training includes hydrogen, solar energy, EMAC, and many other classes on hazardous materials.

This program is open for registration

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Hosted by Southeastern Michigan Fire Inspector Society

On January 26, 2010 the Southeaster Michigan Fire Inspector Society will be hosting an all day training class on fire pumps.  The morning session will including installation requirements and taught by Hans Steward.  The afternoon session will include the maintenance and testing requirements as instructed by Darrell Underwood.

The program will be at Glen Oaks Golf Club in Farmington hills Michigan.  Visit SEMFIS.com for more information including cost and how to register!

The Michigan State Police, in partnership with the MDCH, EMS & Trauma Systems, and the DLEG, Bureau of Fire Services, invite your participation in a one-day event bringing members of the emergency services community from across Michigan together. The “Emergency Services Day” of training will feature sessions designed to address issues commonly faced by EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel.

Field personnel and responders, as well as emergency services educators and administrators will benefit from this training. EMS CE credits for all licensure levels will be offered for each session.  The following topics will be covered:

• EMS/Fire/Law Enforcement Operations-This course will identify the differences and similarities between agencies and how each group can more successfully interact with each other on-scene.
• Submerged Vehicle Demonstration – Course will demonstrate a submerged vehicle in the MSP training tank and possible rescue techniques.
• Meth Lab Safety – The course will discuss the signs of a meth lab, the potential hazards and how first responders can avoid injuries.
• Drive Track Demonstration – A drive track instructor will discuss how to safely drive during an emergency response and the liabilities that attach to emergency driving.
• Leadership Course – This course will provide a basic format for leadership skills for emergency services personnel.
• Search and Rescue Demonstration – A canine unit will discuss and demonstrate the proper procedures to conduct a search and rescue mission. This discussion will also review how the canine unit can be of assistance to Emergency Services personnel.

When: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Michigan State Police Training Academy, 7426 N. Canal Road, Lansing MI 48913

Cost: $25.00 (Includes lunch and training material)

Fax completed enrollment form to (517) 322-5600. For more information, contact Marilu Anglebrandt at (517) 636-0464.

Training Registration Form

Hosted by Michigan Arson Prevention Committee

The 21st annual juvenile fire setter program is set for March 18 and 19, 2010 in Mt. Pleasant Michigan.  The program has multiple speakers and will cover many topics which include:

• Fire Safety Education
• Kids Setting Fires
• Boys and Bombs
• Gangs and Arson
• Understanding the Arsonist

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Registration Form for MAPC Juvenile Firesetter Program

Holiday Meeting and Gathering

The next Meeting for the Southeastern Michigan Fire Inspector Society (SEMFI) is Friday December 11, 2009 at Glen Oaks in Farmington Hills Michigan.

The program is going to feature Karla Klas with the University of Michigan Trauma Burn, an update from the State Fire Marshal as well as awarding of Fire Inspector of the year by the three organizations.

Cost is $20.00 per person and must be paid at the door. To RSVP your spot please contact Claudette Monroe at cmonroe@brightonareafire.com or by phone at (810) 229-6640.

Remember that if you are a member of Macomb, Metropolitan Detroit, or Oakland County Fire Inspectors you are a member of SEMFI.

Non-members are encourage to attend and bring in the holiday season and see what this organization is about.

Glen Oaks Golf Course
30500 W 13 Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 626-2600
(East of Orchard Lake Rd – North Side of 13 Mile.)

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NFPA 2001 (Clean Agent Fire Protection Systems) with Facility Tour

When: “Tuesday”, December 15, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Fields Fire Protection
3901 Three Mile Road
Grand Rapids Michigan 49534

The class will be presented by: Paul Whitaker from Fields Fire Protection, Fields Fire Protection has arranged lunch for 11:30 at Uccello’s in Standale.  They will provide their lunch buffet and a private dining room. Fields would like you all come as their guests as part of the training day.

Uccello’s is located at 4787 Lake Michigan Drive NW Grand Rapids MI Anyone interested in participating in the tri-county training committee, we will be meeting after the training for about a half hour. Please come with ideas!

Please RSVP to Kyle Svoboda or Tim Maday before December 9, 2009. If there are any questions on this training, you can contact Kyle Svoboda @ 616-520-1532