Fire Schools and Seminars

Fire Schools and Seminars

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American College of Emergency Physicians, 1980 Scientific Assembly, Sept. 15—18, Las Vegas, Nev. For further information, contact Stanley V. Butler, Convention Services Dept., American College of Emergency Physicians, P.O. Box 61911, Dallas, Tex. 75261.

Arkansas Fire Academy—Advanced Pump Operations, Aug. 25—29; Water Movement,Sept. 6—7; Company Officer, Sept. 8—12; Tanker Operations, Sept. 13—14; Rookie School, Sept. 15—Oct. 23; Rescue, Sept. 22—26; Structure Fires, Sept. 27—28; Fire Prevention or Codes & Laws, Sept. 29—Oct. 3. Fire/Arson Seminars: Aug. 25—29, Texarkana; Sept. 8—12, Fayetteville; Sept. 22—26, Jonesboro; Oct. 6—10, El Dorado; Oct. 20—24, Mountain Home. For more information contact the Arkansas Fire Academy, P.O. Box 3048, East Camden, Ark. 71701.

California Fire Service Academy: Fire Prevention V, Sept. 14—19; Fire Command IV, Sept. 21—26; Fire Prevention II, Sept. 28—Oct. 3. For information contact Natalie Rodda, Secretary, California Fire Service Academy, 836 Asilomar Blvd.,Pacific Grove, Ca. 93950.

Florida Arson Seminar, Sept. 22—26, Orlando, FI. For further information contact Chairman, 1980 Seminar, Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Investigations, Suite 425A, Larson Bldg., Tallahassee, FI. 32301.

Idaho State Fire Command School, 9th annual, Sept. 17—19, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Id. For further information, contact Donald G. Jones, Coordinator, Idaho State Fire Command School, 408 E. Whitman Ave., Pocatello, Id. 83201.

International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists, Public Safety Scuba Instructor, Orlando, FI., Sept. 13—19. For additional information contact the International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists, 1449 Riverside Dr. Dept. A, Ft. Collins, Co. 80524.

Law Enforcement Photography Workshops, Oct. 20—24, Rochester, N.Y. For further information, contact Luther M. Dey, Eastman Kodak Company, Law Enforcement & Security Markets-053, 343 State St., Rochester, N.Y. 14650.

Meadowood Fire School, 24th annual, Sept. 20—21. For further information contact the New Hampshire Fire Service Training, 105 Loudon Rd., Concord, N.H. 03301.

Montana Fire Services Training School, Fire Officers Command School, Sept. 25—27, Heritage Inn, Great Falls, Mt. For information write to the Montana Fire Services Training School, 2100 16th Ave., Great Falls, Mt. 59405.

Montgomery County Fire Training School: Rescue I, Sept. 13—14; Pump, Sept. 13—14; Hazardous Materials Transportation Emergencies, Sept. 13—14; Fire Photo Course, Sept. 16—23—30; Forcible Entry Workshop, Sept. 27—28; Industrial Fire Training, Oct. 1—2; Firefighting II, Oct. 4—5. For further information contact Jack K. McElfish, Fire Training Coordinator, Montgomery County Fire Training School, 110 Wilson Blvd., Eagleville Pa. 19403.

National Fire Protection Association: Life Safety Code Seminar, St. Louis Sheraton, St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 22—25; Industrial Fire Protection, Jack Tar Hotel, San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 9—11, Sheraton Royal, Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 6—8; Emergency Forces Workshop Series, Jack Tar Hotel, San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 12—13, Stouffer’s Denver Inn, Denver, Co., Sept. 26—27; Fireground Commander Seminars, Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 20—21; National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-78) Changes Workshop, Vista International Hotel, New York, N.Y., Sept. 8; Jack Tar Hotel, San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 11; Sheraton Royal, Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 17; International Inn, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22. For further information, contact the National Fire Protection Association, Roberta Frye, Seminar Registrar, Educational Technology Unit, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. 02210.

New Jersey State Fire College: Fire Fighter, Sea Grit, Sept. 20—21 or Sept. 27—28; Advanced Pump, Seaside Heights, Oct. 4—5. For further information contact the New Jersey State Fire College, 50 Park Place, Newark, N.J. 07102.

Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Training School: Aerial Apparatus Practices, Sept. 3—5; Structural Fire Fighting I, Sept. 8—12; Rural Community Fire Protection Practices, Sept. 15—18; Fireground Strategy & Tactics, Sept. 20—21; Fire Pumper Operations 1, Sept. 29— Oct. 3. For more information contact Robert C. Grening, Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Training School, P.O. Box 631, Lewistown, Pa. 17044.

Stress & Paramedic Burnout conference, Estes Park, Co., Sept. 28—30. For further information contact Ellen Taliaferro, M.D., Emergency Dept., St. Joseph Hospital, 1835 Franklin St., Denver, Co. 80208.

Texas Firemen’s Training School: Recruit Fire Training Program, Class No. 32, Aug. 25—Oct. 17; Class No. 33, Oct. 27—Dec. 19. For information contact the Fire Protection Training Division, Texas Engineering Extension Service, F.E. Drawer K, College Station, Texas 77843.

University of Kansas, Industrial Fire School, Topeka Training Academy, Topeka, Ks., Sept. 22—25; Annual Kansas Fire School, Hutchinson, Ks., Oct. 13—16. For further information contact Max M. Thomas, Director, Fire Service Training, Division of Continuing Education, University of Kansas, 645 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, Ks. 66044.

Warren County Fire School, Sept. 13—14, Warren County Fair Grounds. For information contact Kelly P. Ferrie, Director, Warren County Fire School, P.O. Box 1648, Russell, Pa. 16345.

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