September 14-17, 2010 Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center

The Michigan Fire Inspector Society is proud to announce the details of our 61st annual fall educational conference.  The four day conference will provide critical updates for fire inspectors and fire marshals on current trends and updates to various codes and standards.

The program includes a keynote speech from Wayne Powell, a true advocate of fire prevention, of the Marriott Corporation.  Programs will include trending topics such as green technology, hazardous materials, fireworks, and high profile fires.

Download the registration flyer and RSVP today.

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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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 – Shotgun start 8:30AM SHARP

The Michigan Fire Inspector’s Invite you to attend our Summer Meeting and Golf outing located at Oak Lane Golf Course, Webberville (½ mile north of stoplight).  This annual tradition has been a great network opportunity and has provided a great opportunity for us to support the scholarship fund.

Golf/cart and/or dinner fee includes door prizes and gratuities. Prizes will be determined by the draw.

The format is 18 holes, 4-person scramble. After completion of your round, please turn in your scorecard at the clubhouse. Dinner will be severed beginning, approximately at 1:30 – 2:00 PM.

Remember: A maximum of 2 non-MFIS members will be allowed in each foursome. Anyone wishing to join the MFIS may do so by filling an application form and return it with the summer meeting registration.

• Membership applications can be found here

If you plan to attend, please complete the form below, make checks payable to MICHIGAN FIRE INSPECTORS SOCIETY, and return before June11, 2010 to:

Eastern Michigan Universtiy Credit Union
Kevin Abbasse – MFIS
761 Jenness Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

*** GOLF LIMITED TO 36 TEAMS ***

If you have any questions, please call Kevin Abbasse at 734-732-6269

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Sponsorship Opportunities

We are offering selected organizations an opportunity to participate in the outing by sponsoring one or more of the 18 holes of the tournament. A Hole Sponsorship requires a $50.00 dollar donation to the MFIS Scholarship Fund, which will, in turn, post a sign on the tee(s). The sign wording will be “THIS HOLE SPONSORED BY (ORGANIZATION NAME)”. The sign will be of professional quality and the lettering sized accordingly.

• Sponsor Opportunities Form

All proceeds, after expenses have been paid, will be donated to the U.M. Burn Trauma Burn Center.

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.

Download the Flyer and Register Today

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.

May 12-13, 2010 in Ypsilanti, Free Training With CE’s for Building and Fire Code Officials!

In cooperation with Fire Team USA, Michigan Fire Inspectors would like to invite you to a special day and a half informational and training conference on fire protection for your community. Michigan was selected to be a point of delivery for the 2010 Fire Team USA workshop series!

The workshop will be held on May 12 and 13, 2010 at the Marriott Ann Arbor Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, located at 1275 S. Huron Street in Ypsilanti MI. All you have to do to attend this important educational opportunity is sign up, and show up! Accommodations including lunches, hotel expense, if necessary, training, and information is provided free of charge. Registration is easy, log on to www.FireTeamUSA.com (click on Event Dates then on the Michigan (Ypsilanti) Event then on Register Now). The Fire Team USA team will make your hotel arrangements and provide you with a confirmation and details.

Fire Team USA is partnering for public policy with a focus on cooperating for quality communities. This seminar is an initiative to bring elected officials, fire marshals, fire chiefs, building officials, residential contractors, realtors and other stakeholders from communities across Michigan together to learn and share fire prevention methods and alternatives that affect our quality of life. Public policy on fire protection is important in our communities for lots of reasons and a main concern is the well-being of our citizens as well as controlling the rising cost of providing such services.

Let’s come together and explore our options for the future.

Policy makers, fire service officials, and other stakeholders must partner together to ensure that quality of life is maintained as our communities grow and transition.

Thanks to a grant administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Grants and Training through the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants program, we are able to offer this important and informative session. This informational and training seminar will explore current public policy, how community planning affects fire protection, fire prevention efforts currently underway, and how fire sprinkler legislation can assist in the future quality of life in our communities. We will also explore opportunities that exist for grants to assist local communities with their fire protection efforts.

Please, join us for the future of your community and our state. We would like to see representation from all areas of the state, keeping in mind that we do have limited seats available. FireteamUsa.com will have the latest information and more details on the conference. You will be able to register online and we will take care of the rest! If you do not have internet access, and would like a paper registration form, please call us at 615-533-0305.

Lodging And Workshop Held At:
Marriott At Eagle Crest
1275 South Huran St
Ypsilanti MI

Dates:
May 13 – 14, 2010
Check in on May 11, 2010 3:PM
Check out May 13, 2010 Noon

Who is invited to attend?

• Fire Chief
• Fire Marshal
• Mayor
• Commissioner
• Aldermen
• Council Members
• Building Commissioner or Building Official
• Official Planning Commission Chairman or member
• Water Purveyor
• Insurance Agent
• Builder / Developer Other Community Stakeholder/Leader
• Realtors

We look forward to your consideration of this unique opportunity, and we hope to see you May 12 – 13, 2010.

• Register Today, by visiting the Fire Team USA website and selecting the Michigan event.
• You can go directly to the registration page, here
• Looking for a flyer, download the official flyer today!

Joint Meeting with COCM and MFIS

We know that economic conditions have affected many members of the MFIS, although training is just important today as it was yesterday!  Join us for the first Code Officials Conference of Michigan and MFIS joint training session in Grand Rapids on April 1, 2010 and its free for MFIS members.

This all day program will feature Gordon Graham as he takes a unique look at code enforcement and the risk management challenges Inspectors face each day.  This is a great opportunity to also learn with our building inspectors and officials.

• April 1, 2010 program to start at 8: 30 am
• The program will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel 5700 E. 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
• MFIS Members can RSVP by sending an email to help@mfis.org and include the name of the people who will be attending.

If you would like additional information to share with your building official, direct them to the COCM web-page.

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

National Association of State Fire Marshals Fire Research & Education Foundation and Fireproof Children/Prevention First Present…Youth Fire Prevention Program

Michigan Fire Inspector Society has partnered with NASFM to host a one day train the trainer program.  Registration is limited for this one Day program on March 17, 2010.

The Youth Fire Prevention Program is developed and presented by Fireproof Children for the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) Fire Research & Education Foundation, funded by a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant.

Fireproof Children, a premier fire safety training and education organization, has previously worked with NASFM in the development and delivery of coalition building and skills building training programs throughout the country. The Youth Fire Prevention program builds on what we learned from these programs. Train the trainer workshops will be delivered in the 10 FEMA regions.

This one-day training is designed to:

• Mobilize community resources and build capacity to prevent and reduce youth firesetting and child fire play;
• Provide best practices for long-term sustainability of youth fire prevention at the local, regional and state levels;
• Address the most current issues, such as the dangers of toy-like lighters;
• Be highly interactive, with small and large group discussion of needs, success stories, and problem solving.

Participants will receive:

• Advanced knowledge, skills and guidance to organize community resources for more effective youth fire prevention, education, advocacy and intervention campaigns.
• Training and materials they can bring to their local networks to create a comprehensive, coordinated community response.
• Juvenile Firesetting: A Community Guide to Prevention and Intervention in CD form, providing a comprehensive overview of children and fire. This handbook includes additional topics beyond the scope of this workshop, such as effective educational interventions, communication skills and step-by-step interviewing guide, and sample classroom lesson plans.

If you would like more information please visit NASFM’s web page

Click here to register for the event

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

Download the registration flyer