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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Winter Educational Conference

December 31, 2010
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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 [...]

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NFPA Fire Inspector I Class

December 5, 2010

February 14 -18 and February 21 -25, 2011 Grand Rapids Fire Regional Training Center 1101 Monroe NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 The class meets from 0800 to 1700 hours each day. Course fee $700.00 NOTE: Course fee does

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Common Threads in Firefighter Deaths

November 22, 2010

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

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NFPA Plan Examiner Class Grand Rapids

November 22, 2010

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 [...]

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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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