Fire Schools and Seminars
Arizona State University Arson Investigation Courses: Basic, May 19—30; Advanced, June 2—6; Crash Survival investigation, May 5—15. For further information, contact the International Center for Safety Education, P.O. Box 968, Tempe, Ariz. 85281.
Arkansas Fire Training Academy, Advanced Rescue, April 21—25; Advanced Protective Equipment, May 12—16; Pump Operations, May 12—16. For information Contact Nita Sudbery, Administrative Assistant, Arkansas Fire Training Academy, Southern Arkansas University/Tech. Branch, P.O. Box 3048, East Camden, Ark. 71701.
Connecticut Fire Training Program—Weekend Schools: Pumps, April 26, 27, May 3, 4, West Haven; Breathing Apparatus, April 26, 27, May 3, 4, Derby; Basic Rescue, May 3, 4, 17, 18, Middlebury; Structural Firefighting, May 31, June 1, Hartford. For information write William S. Porter, State Fire Administrator, Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, 294 Colony St., Meriden, Conn. 06450.
Georgia Fire Academy, Pump Operator Short Course, April 21—24; Apparatus Operator Short Course, May 13—16; Firefighter Short Course, May 27-30; Cert. Smoke Diver Short Course, June 9-13. For further information contact Harold Thompson, Supervisor, Georgia Fire Academy, 534 Clay Street, Marietta, ua. 30060.
Industrial Fire Chiefs’ Association of New Jersey: The Wise of Fire Venting, Seminar, May 15. For information, contact the Industrial Fire Chiefs’ Association of New Jersey, Division of New Jersey State Safety Council, 50 Park Place, Newark, N.J.
International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists: Dive Rescue Specialist I, Palatine Fire Dept., Ill., May 12-16; Public Safety Scuba Instructor, Colorado State University, May 17-23; Dive Rescue Specialist I, Colorado State University, June 9-13; Dive Rescue Specialist II, Colorado State University, June 15-29; Dive Rescue Specialist I, Bedford, Ohio, June 23-27. For information, contact the International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists, 1449 Riverside Dr., Dept. A, Fort Collins, Col. 80524.
Law Enforcement Photography Workshops: May 12-16, Dallas, Texas; May 19-23, Rochester, N.Y. For information, contact Luther M. Dey, Eastman Kodak Company, Law Enforcement & Security Markets-053, 343 State Street, Rochester, N.Y.14650.
Louisiana Fire Training Program—30-Hour Courses: Aircraft, April 21-25; Municipal Rescue, May 5-9; Pumps, May 19-23; Line Officer, June 2-6; Firefighter I, March 31-May 2; Chemical and Petroleum, May 14-15; Rescue, May 12-13. For further information, contact Carrol L. Herring, L.S.U. Firemen Training, Pleasant Hall, Baton Rouge, La. 70803.
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute: Aircraft Crash and Rescue Short Course, April 26-27; EMS Officer Seminar, May 3-4; Heavy Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, May 17-18; Industrial Fire Fighters School, June 3-5; Fire Ground Command Seminar, June 21-22. For further information, write Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, University of Maryland, College Park, Md. 20742.
Metropolitan Arson Investigators Association, Inc., 15th Annual Seminar, May 12-16, Colorado Springs, Col. For further information, write to the Metropolitan Arson Investigators Association, Inc., P.O. Box 161, Fort Lupton, Col. 80621.
Municipal Fire Departments Instructors Association Educational Seminar, May 12-14, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Cost per delegate, including registration, meals and accommodation is $90. For further information, contact Tom McAuley, Registrar, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, M1H 2A9.
National Fire Protection Association: Industrial Fire Protection, Holiday Inn, Seattle, Wa., April 28-30; Sheraton Inn, Philadelphia, Pa., May 5-7; Radisson-Cadillac, Detroit, Mich., June 16-18; Life Safety Code 101 Seminar, San Francisco, Ca., May 12-15; Detroit, Mich., June 9-12; Health Care 101 Workshop, Boston, Mass., May 5-6; Minneapolis, Minn., May 6-7; Atlanta, Ga., June 3-4; Austin, Texas, June 17-18; Seattle Wa., June 23-24; Emergency Forces Workshop Series, Stadium Hilton Inn, Philadelphia, Pa., May 2-3; Ohio Fire Academy, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, May 9-10; Radisson-Cadillac, Detroit, Mich., June 13—14; Fireground Commander Seminars, Boston, Mass., May 17-18; Minneapolis, Minn., August 2-3; For information contact the National Fire Protection Association, Roberta Frye, Seminar Registrar, Educational Technology Unit, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. 02210.
National Spill Control School: Hazardous Materials Spill Control Courses, April 21-25, May 5-9; Oil Spill Control, April 14-18. For information contact George R. Oberholtzer, Director, National Spill Control School, 6300 Ocean Drive, P.O. Box 8263, Corpus Christi, Texas. 78412.
New Jersey State Fire College: Advanced Pump, Seaside Heights, April 26-27; Advanced Truck, Seaside Heights, April 26-27. For further information, contact the New Jersey State Fire College, Division of New Jersey State Safety Council, 50 Park Place, Newark, N.J. 07102.
New York Academy of Fire Science: County Fire Coordinators’ Association Meeting, April 26-27; S.F.I. Certification—Pump Operator Course and Initial Fire Attack, April 26-27; Safety Officer Training Academy, April 28May 16; Introduction to Fire Inspection Course, May 5-9. For further information contact New York Academy of Fire Science, Box K, Montour Falls, N.Y. 14865.
Northwest Fire and Arson Seminar: May 5-9, Eugene, Or. For more information, contact Dick Christensen, Fire Marshal, 777 Pearl St., Eugene, Or. 97401.
Oklahoma State University Fire Protection Program: Automatic Sprinkler Protection—Defense Against Disaster. June 9, 10, July 28, 29; Life Safety Code, June 12, 13. For more information contact Technology Extension, 313 Crutchfield, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Ok. 74074.
Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Training School: Structural Fire Fighting 1, April 28-May 2; Agricultural Chemicals Fire Problems, May 10-11; Special Problem Fuels and Fires, May 12-16; Structural Fire Fighting 1, May 19-23; Rural Community Fire Protection Practices, June 9-12; Arson and Fire Cause Investigation, June 9-11; Structural Fire Fighting 1, June 16-20. For information contact Robert C. Grening, Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Training School, P.O. Box 631, Lewistown, Pa. 17044.
South Florida Fire Safety Association, 6th Annual Arson Seminar, “Arson in the ’80s,“ University of Miami campus. May 19-23. For information, contact C. W. Nickerson, 955 South Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33316, or Fred Samperi, P.O. Box 680456, Miami, FI. 33173.
Texas Firemen’s Training School: Recruit Fire Training Program, April 14-June6; Municipal section, July 20-25; Industrial section, July 27-August 1; Spanish-speaking section, August 3-8. For additional information, write Fire Protection Training Division, Texas Engineering Extension Service, F. E., Drawer K, College Station, Texas 77843.
University of Kansas, Four-Cluster Programs: Arson Detection, Operational Risk, Analysis, Pesticide Fire Control and Spill, Volunteer Fire Service Management, National Fire Academy sponsored, Lawrence, Ks., May 17-18. For information, contact Max M. Thomas, Director, Fire Service Training, University of Kansas, 645 New Hampshire, Lawrence, Ks. 66045.
University of New Haven, Arson Investigation Seminars, April 30-May 2. For information, contact Fred Mercilliott, Director of Fire Science, University of New Haven. West Haven, Conn. 06516.
