Fire Schools and Seminars
California Fire Chiefs’ Association—Calif. Fire Service Academy Courses: Master Planning, July 10—14; Fire Prevention III, July 17—21; Fire Management I, July 23-28; Fire Prevention IV, July 31—Aug. 4. For further information, contact Chief Robert Fletcher, Sec.-Treas., Florin F.D., P.O. Box 28002, Sacramento, Calif. 95828.
Chittenden County Training Association’s Annual School: Sept. 16—17. For further information, contact Chester A. Brunell, Chairman, Central Fire Headquarters, Burlington, Vermont 05401.
Corpus Christi State University: National Spill Control School—A Study in Oil Spill Control Training. The course presents an overview of oil spill control problems and focuses on available equipment and techniques for organization and preparation to clean up oil spills in all environments. Cleanup practices used in most areas of the U.S. are detailed, along with suggestions of preferred methods for preparation to clean up spills in different environments. Course materials include classroom lectures, Films and visual aids, plus field observations and hands-on experience. Classes will be limited to thirty participants. The next sessions of the Oil Spill Control Training Course will be July 17, August 14 and September 18. For further information, contact the National Spill Control School, Corpus Christi State University, P.O. Box 8263, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412.
University of Georgia/Center For Continuing Education: Seminars—Building Fire Safety, July 24—27; The Arson Seminar, Aug. 27—Sept. 1. For further information, contact Bob Gore, Jr., State Fire Marshal, Office of the Comptroller General, State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga. 30334.
The International Fire Photographers Association: 15th Annual Seminar, July 19—22. Will be held in Southfield, Mich. For further information, contact William E. Reynolds, Executive Director, IFPA, P.O. Box 201, Elmhurst, ILL. 60126.
The University of Kansas: Fire Service Training Division—The 49th Annual Kansas Fire School for Municipalities, Oct. 16—20; The Industrial Fire Protection School for industry personnel, Oct. 23-27. For further information, contact Max M. Thomas, Director, Fire Service Training Division, University of Kansas, 645 New Hampshire, Lawrence, Kansas 66045.
The University of Michigan/Firemanship Training Program—Basic course, 40 hr. livein, Sept. 11—15 and Sept. 25—29. For further information, contact the University Campus, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48109.
University of Missouri/Columbia—Missouri State Fire School, UMC Campus, Columbia, Missouri, Aug. 1—6. For further information, contact Bill Westhoff, Jr., UMC Fire Training, 1001 Ashland Gravel Road, Columbia, MO. 65201.
New York State Academy of Fire Science: Breathing Apparatus Maintenance Course, July 8—9; Fire Pump Maintenance Course, July 14—16; Department of Mental Hygiene, July 24—28. For further information, contact Donald B. Dymes, Supervisor of Academy Programs, New York State Academy of Fire Science, Box K. Montour Falls, N.Y. 14865.
Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Training School—National Fire Academy Arson Detection, July 10—12; Structural Fire Fighting I, July 10—14; Aerial Apparatus Operation, July 18—20; Pump Operation I, July 24—28; Pump Course-Introduction to Pumper Practices, July 29—30. For further information, contact the Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Training School, P.D. Box 631, Lewiston, Pa. 17044.
Scuba Schools International—Dive Rescue Training School: Underwater Search and Recovery, Treatment of Water Accident Victims, Underwater Accident Investigation, July 10—14, Denver, Colo. For further information, contact SSI, 1449 Riverside Drive, Ft. Collins, Colo. 80521.
Vermont State Firefighters’ Association: The 14th Annual Fire Academy will be held at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, on August 19—20. For further information, contact Walter B. Read, Sr., Supervisor of VSFA Training Program, P.O. Box 52, East Dorset, Vermont 05253.
