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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Reminder: S-131 Training
Linn-Benton Fire Training Council Presents: S-131 Fire Fighter Type 1Date: June 9th, 0800-1700Location: Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 SW Pacific Blvd., Albany, OR 97321. Room CC 203-205 (Mt. View/Alsea-Calapooia) Instructor: Chris HuntFees: $50Firefighter Type 1, S-131, is an eight-hour course designed to meet the training needs of the Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1). This course is designed to be interactive in nature. It contains several tactical decision games designed to facilitate learning the objectives and class discussion. Topics include: fireline reference materials, communications, and tactical decision making.Objectives: Demonstrate the ability to use fireline reference tools to facilitate the communication and decision making processes. Describe how to incorporate and ...
Posted May 30, 2012 11:28 AM by Dee Kinkade
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2012 OVFA Conference
Register for the 2012 OVFA Conference <http://ovfa.org/?page_id=174>Coos Bay, OR - June 20-23, 2012New classes available:· Farm Medic - rescues involving farm equipment· Blended Fuel Emergencies - enhance your understanding of blended fuels· Wildland Squad Boss - learn about wildland fires· Dunes Rescue/Helicopter Rescue Tour - go out on the dunes and see how rescues are performed, then tour a coast guard helicopter.Classes that are still open:· Managing your 501(c)3 - learn how to start and manage a non-profit· Volunteer Recruitment & Retention· Officer Development· Bail Out· Live Fire Ops· Fire Investigation· Firefighter Self Rescue
Posted May 30, 2012 11:23 AM by Dee Kinkade
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Stabilization University Class
Sponsored by Res-Q-Jack®, Inc. with Diamondback Fire & RescueCo-sponsored by South Willamette Fire Training Association, Eugene Fire & EMS, and Springfield Fire & Life SafetyHands-On Extrication Event!WHERE:Eugene Fire Training Center1705 W. 2nd AvenueEugene, OR 97402WHEN:June 15, 2012 | 8 AM - 4 PMJune 16, 2012 | 8 AM - 4 PMADMISSION:$150 PER PERSON (You pick ONE day to attend)Breakfast and lunch are provided.Class sizes are limited.COURSE INCLUDES:» Presentation of the basics of vehicle stabilization and lifting concepts, including strut positioning, base restraints, purchase points, and more.» Basic wheel-resting, side-resting, and roof-resting stabilization and lifting.» Controlled roll and advanced rollover techniques for stabilization and lift.» Basic and ...
Posted May 25, 2012 10:59 AM by Dee Kinkade
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PSU Launches Emergency Management and Homeland Security Leadership Program
The Center for Public Service at Portland State University's (PSU) Mark O. Hatfield School of Government is proud to announce that it is now offering an Emergency Management and Homeland Security Leadership Program, beginning in the Fall of 2012. This professional program will provide a broad and strong foundation in the core concepts, contemporary practices, and theories of emergency management and homeland security. The courses offered have been designed to provide state-of-the art education, tools, and leadership skills to help a broad range of emergency management and other professionals more effectively manage a wide range of emergencies.Participants are expected to come from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, and will include professionals already working directly ...
Posted May 25, 2012 10:51 AM by Dee Kinkade
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OFCA Safety Officer Section
Here is a link to a number of great training courses or webinars per David Phillips and Eriks Gabliks:Underwriters Labs (UL) has created a number of fire service training courses & webinars that were produced from research grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Here are the links to the fire courses:Basement Fires - http://content.learnshare.com/courses/73/356711/player.htmlFirefighter Safety and Photovoltaic Systems - http://content.learnshare.com/courses/73/352901/player.htmlImpact of Horizontal Ventilation - http://content.learnshare.com/courses/73/306714/player.htmlStructural Stability of Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions - http://content.learnshare.com/courses/73/187716/player.htmlPerformance of Special Extinguishment Agents for Firefighter Use - http://content.learnshare ...
Posted May 25, 2012 10:48 AM by Dee Kinkade
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Social Media Outreach Plan - International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week
Next month fire-rescue agencies across the world will participate in the annual International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week (June 17-23, 2012). Below is a Social Media Outreach Plan that your local fire department/rural fire protection district might find of interest to help get the message out.Pre-Safety and Health Week posts starting immediately, through June 15.* Twitter (TW):* IAFC and NVFC present Safety and Health Week, June 17-23. Make plans now using resources at www.safetyandhealthweek.org * International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week is June 17-23. Find tools and info to plan events in your dept: www.safetyandhealthweek.org * Find activity ideas, templates, health tips, posters, and more for Safety and Health ...
Posted May 24, 2012 12:55 PM by Dee Kinkade
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Wildland 130/190/131/ Classroom Portion Only
Dates: June 1st 1830-2200 & June 2nd & 3rd 0800-1700 each dayLocation: Depoe Bay Fire District Gleneden Beach Station, 6445 Gleneden Beach Loop, Gleneden Beach, OR 97388Instructor: Assistant Chief Jay Alley- Stayton Fire DistrictContact Assistant Chief Hank Walling (541)764-2202 hwalling@depoebayfire.comOr register on line at www.coctoa.orgNon- COCTOA members cost is $30.00.
Posted May 24, 2012 12:43 PM by Dee Kinkade
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S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
On June 6, 2012, OSFM will host an S-190 course in the Mt. Hood Conference Room. The class will begin at 0900 hours and run until 1600, with an hour long lunch break. S-190 is an Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior and is a required course for anyone who will be at an active fireline.Space is limited, so please RSVP to Mariah Spradlin-Crater, if you plan to attend this training.Mariah Spradlin-CraterOffice of State Fire MarshalERU Program Assistant(503) 934-8293
Posted May 24, 2012 12:40 PM by Dee Kinkade
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