Upcoming OFIA Classes: Passing the Entrance Intervew - Coos Bay March 18, 2012 0830-1200 Southwest Oregon Community College Eden Hall Room 1 Cost: $20 This class is taught by Captain Rob Hutchens of the Portland Fire Bureau. The class outline covers:
· Introduction
· Interview formats of Large departments
· Interview formats of Small departments
· What you need to do before the interview
· Tips at the interview
· The finish
· Question types and identifying them quickly
· Sample questions and how to answer them
· Role playing questions as time allows
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Latest OFIA News
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Current list of NFA Course Revisions and Development of New Courses
OFIA Members – Attached please find the most recent update that we received from the National Fire Academy regarding course revisions as well as courses under development. You will see that the integration of EMS topics into a variety of NFA classes is well underway and greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, or if we can be of any additional assistance, please let me know. Eriks GabliksDirectorDPSSTEriks.gabliks@state.or.us
Posted May 21, 2012 10:00 AM by Dee Kinkade
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Wildland Instructors
Each year the Fire Training Section at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) prepares a list of instructors interested in being on a call list to train Oregon National Guard members in wildland firefighting (S130-/S-190).In 2008 and 2009, the call list was used when DPSST was requested to train more than 400 members of the National Guard and some of the folks on the list were also asked to train members of the California National Guard at the request of the US Fire Administration. Being on the call list does not mean you will be called or that you are obligated to assist. This is simply a list our staff uses to contact instructors ...
Posted May 15, 2012 11:16 AM by Dee Kinkade
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TVF&R will Host Fifth Tuesday Tactics - Victim Survivability Profiling
TVF&R will host Fifth Tuesday Tactics on May 29, 2012 with a repeat session on May 30, 2012. Both sessions will be held at theTraining Center from 0800-1200. Topic: Victim Survivability Profiling Instructor: Captain Stephen Marsar Target Audience: This safety presentation is geared towards Line Officers, Command chief Officers and Safety Officers. There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited so register early. Contact Dori Bjur (503) 259-1603 or bjurds@tvfr.com to register. Instructor Bio:Captain Stephen Marsar is a 21 year veteran with the FDNY, currently serving with Engine 8, and a former commissioner with the Bellmore (NY) Volunteer Fire Department. He is an instructor for the FDNY and the Nassau County, Long ...
Posted May 15, 2012 11:10 AM by Dee Kinkade
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ICS-400 Advanced
Dates: August 9th and 10th, 2012Location: Camp Withycombe 15300 SE Industrial Way, Clackamas, OR 97015,AFRC 41st BrigadeClass starts 0800 and ends at 1700Prerequisites: 100, 200, 300, 700 and preferred 800Registration Contact: Contact: Josh Carlson 253-495-2277 Email: Trainingcommandjc@gmail.com or JoshCarlson@mcsosar.com
Posted May 15, 2012 11:06 AM by Dee Kinkade
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ICS- 300 Intermediate
Date: July 12th and 13th 2012Location: Camp Withycombe, 15300 SE Industrial Way, Clackamas, OR 97015AFRC 41st BrigadeClass starts at 0800 and ends at 1700Prerequisites: 100, 200, 700, and preferably 800Registration Contact: Josh Carlson 253-495-2277 or Email: Trainingcommandjc@gmail.com or JoshCarlson@mcsosar.com
Posted May 15, 2012 11:03 AM by Dee Kinkade
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Fire Services Administration Program v Summer 2012 Class Schedule
Eastern Oregon UniversityFire Services Administration Program v Summer 2012 Class ScheduleClasses begin Monday, June 25, 2012Online registration is now open at: http://www.ous.edu/webster/Online Courses (3 credits each)FSA 317 Fiscal Management CRN 12063 WalkerFSA 319 Political and Legal Foundations of Fire Protection CRN 11967 BalsigerFSA 360 Aviation Management in Fire Suppression CRN 12469 BickhamFSA 411 Management Information Systems CRN 12143 WalkerFSA 423 Labor Management Relations CRN 11968 BalsigerFSA 445 Organizational Psychology CRN 12382 WalkerHybrid Courses at Hermiston, OregonCourse location: Blue Mountain CC, Hermiston Campus (3 credits-online and onsite)FSA 313 Personnel Management for Fire and Emergency Services(UWR) CRN 12447Instructor: Kevin WalkerIn-classroom ...
Posted May 15, 2012 10:59 AM by Dee Kinkade
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Reminder: S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
*** With the generous support of DPSST, the registration deadline has been extended to Wednesday, May 16th. Please take advantage of this rare opportunity. *** Class: S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations Host: Marion County Fire District No. 1 Location: Oregon Public Safety Academy (OSPA), Salem, Oregon 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR, 97317 Date/Time: June 4-7, 2012, 0800-1700 each day Attire: Department uniform or Business Casual, "NO JEANS" Instructors: Mr. Ross Holloway, Mr. Jim Walker & Mr. Rick Rogers Cost: FREE, thanks to the generous support of DPSST Fire Training Section LODGING/MEALS: Dorm room lodging and meals are available at DPSST for those traveling more than 75 miles one-way. If you would like to request ...
Posted May 15, 2012 10:56 AM by Dee Kinkade
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Wildland Firefighter Heat Illness Awareness and Prevention Webinar
Please join us for the "Wildland Firefighter Heat Illness Awareness and Prevention" webinar, scheduled for Thursday May 17, 2012 at 1pm Pacific. This webinar will discuss the indicators of heat illnesses, the physiology of heat illnesses for appropriate mitigations, and examples of mitigations used successfully by IMT and IHC crews in extreme conditions. Go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/623294024 to register for the webinar.PS -The webinar will be recorded and available for viewing after at http://wildfirelessons.net/AFP.aspx?Page=AFPOverview.
Posted May 15, 2012 10:54 AM by Dee Kinkade
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