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 for notable, significant service to fire safety in keeping with the highest traditions of the IFMA.

Nisja, of Shoreview, Minn., has been an active member of IFMA, NFPA, and the rest of the fire prevention community for many years. He was IFMA president in 2006 and 2007 and served on the IFMA board of directors. Nisja is also a member of the Fire Marshals Association of Minnesota and served as both president and secretary of the association. Along with assisting NFPA in updating the NFPA Fire Inspector Certification Exam, Nisja has served on numerous code and standard committees; including NFPA 1, NFPA/IFC Fire Code Drafting, Northcentral Regional Fire Code Development Committee, and other state committees.

Currently as a supervisor at the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office, Nisja oversees Data Management/Systems, Fire Code, Fire Protection, and the Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention/Public Education teams. Nisja, who has dedicated his life to fire protection and education, has also contributed to improving fire code training in fire departments throughout Minnesota.

MFIS Congradulates Joe Nisja on this great accomplishment!

Northwest Regional Training Center will be hosting the NFPA Fire Inspector I course.   This 80 hour course will assist in preparing you for the NFPA Fire Inspector I exam.  Upon successful completion of the NFPA course the student can apply with the Bureau of Fire Service for certification as a fire inspector.

• Dates: Mon. – Fri. Nov. 3-7, 2008 8:00 am – 5.00 pm and Mon. – Fri. Dec. 1-5, 2008 8:00 am – 5.00 pm
• Location:    Northwest Regional Fire Training Center  Nimrod Rd, Traverse City
• Cost:  $725.00 per student
• PREREQUISITE:  High School Diploma or GED.
     (Must be a fire department member to receive certification)

Registration:   Fax or e-mail registration form.  Registrations must be received by Oct. 27, 2008 or an additional 10% will be charged.  CANCELLATION POLICY:  Cancellations must be received by Oct. 27, 2008 or full price will be charged.