· 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
Oregon Fire Service Calendar
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Reminder: OSFM - Basic Fire Investigation 200Host: Rural/Metro Fire Department Date: Feb 11 and 12, 2012 Time: 0800 - 1700 Prerequisite: Basic Fire Investigator 100 - This course is available online on iLearn.The practical portion (Skill Evaluation check list) of the BFI 100 class may be filled out by the instructor at the BFI 200 class. A BFI 200 certificate will not be issued and you will not receive DPSST credit unless you have the BFI 100 level. Bring proof to class. Cost: $50 fee to cover course materials (student notes and handouts), morning and afternoon snacks. Lunch is on your own.Send checks to: Rural/Metro Fire 807 NE 6th St., Grants Pass, OR 97526. Put attention to: Mike Shaw on the envelope. Please pay ...
Posted by Dee Kinkade
Free NFPA Webinar Hazard Assessment of Fire ServiceTraining FiresJust a reminder the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is offering a free webinar next week on February 16, 2012 on "Hazard Assessment of Fire Service Training Fires" sponsored by The Fire Protection Research Foundation. The presenter will be Dan Madrzykowski of NIST. For more info and to sign up: http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/product.asp?pid=webhafs&cookie%5Ftest=1
Posted by Dee Kinkade
OHSU EMS Webinar: New Stimulants of Abuse - February 14, 2012Please join the Office of Rural Health EMS/Trauma for their next Webinar Learning Series presentation. You will need to log in a few minutes early to allow for any applications to download. Date: Tuesday, February 14th - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMTitle: " New Stimulants of Abuse "Speakers: Dr. Zane Horowitz, MD, Medical Director for the Oregon Poison Center at OHSU Log-in Instructions: Click on the link below. Type your name or organization's name in the box under Guest and click "Enter Room." Once logged in, click on the telephone icon below your name and click on call my phone. Enter your telephone number in the pop-up box and dial. If you are unable to receive ...
Posted by Dee Kinkade
Evaluators Wanted for SAFER Evaluation Review Panels - March 18-23rd, 2012Oregon Fire Service Members - As you know, the Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) is now open for applications and fire service organizations across the United States are developing and submitting their grant requests. The success of the Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program for the past ten years was due in no small part to the volunteers that participate in the grant evaluation process. Once again, the United States Fire Administration has asked state fire training agencies to provide volunteer evaluators to review and score the grant applications. The week for evaluations has tentatively been scheduled for March 18-23rd, 2012. The names of all interested representatives will be sent to the USFA for ...
Posted by Dee Kinkade
NFA Fellowship Open - Harvard's Kennedy School for Senior Executives in State and Local GovernmentThe application deadline for those wishing to apply for a fellowship to attend the June or July session of the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government is only two weeks away. All applications must be postmarked by February 21.The fellowship covers all program fees which include tuition, housing, curricular materials, and most meals.To review the actual program announcement and for a link to the Kennedy School of Government - Harvard University program website, refer to the following URL:http://www.usfa.fema.gov/media/press/2012releases/010912.shtm2012 Program Criteria and Guidelines. The application is open to senior fire executives who have demonstrated significant career accomplishments and have the ...
Posted by Dee Kinkade
Training Materials Available from Portland F&RPortland Fire & Rescue are downsizing their training library. They are removing old publications which have been revised. Some may not be current but the information is still applicable for the Oregon fire service. For information call: Kyle Wochnick at 503-823-4066 or email: kyle.wochnick@portlandoregon.gov • IFSTA Fire Service Instructor (5th ed.) 19 copies • IFSTA Fire Service Instructor (6th ed.) 1 copy • IFSTA Forcible Entry (7th ed) 7 copies • IFSTA Principles of Vehicle Extrication (2nd ed.) 1 copy • IFSTA Company Officer (3rd ed) 23 copies • IFSTA Fire Department Aerial Operations (1st ed.) 11 copies • IFSTA Principles of Foam 1 copy • IFSTA Fire Service Rescue (6th ed) 3 copies • IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator (1st ed) 1 copy • NFPA ...
Posted by Dee Kinkade
After the Fire PresentationWHO: All Fire Department personnel with an interest in learning from past events WHAT: After the Fire video and live presentation (trailer) WHEN: February 22, 2012 at 7 PM WHERE: LaSells Stewart Center, OSU Campus, Corvallis, OR COST: Free This presentation is a documentary style video followed by a live presentation from two of the burn victims from the 2000 Seton Hall fire in Hoboken, NJ. See attached flyer.
Posted Feb 9, 2012 4:15 PM by Dee Kinkade
OFIA Meeting Minutes from January 2012 ConferenceAttached are the meeting minutes for the January 2012 meeting at the OFIA Conference and the agenda for the February 10th, 2012 meeting in Pacific City. Please send an email to TomCro@CCFD1.com if you have any additional agenda items. If you have any reports to provide and are not going to be at this meeting please forward an electronic copy to RAnderson@estacadafire.org. Thanks, Richard AndersonLieutenant / Training OfficerEstacada Rural Fire District #69 OFIA Secretary
Posted Feb 8, 2012 4:09 PM by Dee Kinkade
