Fire Schools and Seminars
Arkansas Fire Training Academy—Weekday Courses: Advanced Fire Pump Operations, March 26-30; Rookie School, April 2-6; Fire Prevention Seminar, April 9-11; Advisory Committee For Fire Department Training, April 25. Weekend Course: Advanced Fire Pump Operations, March 31-April 1. For further information, contact the Arkansas Fire Academy, Southern Arkansas University, Technical Branch, P.O. Box 3048, Camden, Ark. 71701.
California Fire Mechanics Academy—Seminar April 9-13 at Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, Calif. For information write Chief (Ret.) Robert Ely, 5000 Westminster Terrace, San Diego, Calif. 92116.
California Fire Service Academy: Fire Instructor IIB, March 25-30; Fire Management III, April 1—5; Fire Command IV, April 22-29; High Rise Fire Prevention, April 29-May 4. For further information, write California Fire Service Academy, 836 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove, Calif. 93950.
Connecticut State Fire School—Weekend Courses: Fire Instructor Methods, Mar. 10-11, 17-18, 24 Willimantic; Breathing Apparatus, Mar. 24-25, Mar. 31-Apr. 1, Hartford; Pumps, Mar. 31-Apr. 1, Apr. 7-8, Fairfield; Forcible Entry, Mar. 31-Apr. 1, Apr. 7-8, New Haven; Essentials of Fire Fighting, Apr. 21-22, Apr. 28-29, Willimantic; Essentials of Fire Fighting, Apr. 21-22, Apr. 28-29, Burrville. For further information, write William S. Porter, State Fire Administrator, Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, 294 Colony Street, Meriden, Conn. 06450.
International Fire Photographers’ Association—Fire Photography Training Conference, July 19-21, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Ill. For information, write International Fire Photographers Association, Box 201, Elmhurst, Ill. 60126.
Michigan Fire Training Program: Fire Academy Program, Apr. 2-May 8. For further information, write Firemanship Training Program, Fire Service Instruction and Research Center, North Campus, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48109.
Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association: 15th Annual Emergency Care Workshop, April 5-7. Will be held at North Memorial Medical Center St Paul. For information, contact Robert Meier, President, Minnesota Rescue & First Aid Association, 149 Faye Street, St. Paul, Minn. 55119.
Minnesota State Fire School: To be held May 18-20, St. Paul Campus, Univ. of Minnesota. For further information, contact Eugene Anderson, 405 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave., University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minn. 55108.
Missouri Seminar for Arson Investigators: Basic Session, Sept, 29-30; Advanced Session, Oct. 1-2. Both sessions will be held at the Hilton Plaza Inn, Kansas City, Mo. For further information, contact Ms. Freddy Randolph, 344 Hearnes, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Mo. 65211.
Montgomery County Fire Training School: Special Rescue Course, Rescue I-Basic Heavy Rescue Course, Mar. 24-25, Apr. 7-8; Pump Course, Apr. 7-8, Apr. 21-22; Advance Fire Fighting II, Apr. 21-22, May 6-6; Industrial Fire Training Apr. 24-25; Water Tanker Course, Apr. 28-29; Vehicle Rescue, Apr. 28-29. For further information, contact Jack K. McElfish, Fire Training Coordinator, Montgomery County Fire Training School, 100 Wilson Boulevard, Eagleville, Pa. 19403.
Municipal Fire Department’s Instructors Association: 12th Annual Educational Seminar, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, May 28-30. For further information, contact Tom McAuley (Registrar), 740 Markham Road, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. MlH 2A9.
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New Jersey State Fire College—Advanced Pump Training Courses, April 21-22 and 28-29, Seaside Hts., New Jersey. Advanced Truck Training Courses, April 21-22 and 28-29, Seaside Hts. For further information, contact August G. Brummer, Director, Industrial and Fire Division, N.J. State Safety Council, 50 Park Place, Suite 820, Newark, N.J. 07102.
New York State Association of Fire Chiefs— Seminar Series—Long Island, Apr. 7, Dix Hills Fire Department; Northern Central District, Apr. 21, Pittsford-Mendon High School, Route 64; Northern Area, Apr. 28, Moose Club, Malone. There will be a registration fee of $5.00 for members and $10.00 for nonmembers. For additional information, write Ward A. Bohner, Executive Director, New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, 8 Van Buren Drive, Kinderhook, N.Y.12106.
New York State Fire Academy: Volunteer Fire Police Association, Mar. 24; Department of Mental Hygiene, NFPA No. 101, Inspection Course, Mar. 26-30. For further information, write Donald R. Dymes, Supervisor of Academy Programs, Academy of Fire Science, Box K, Montour Falls, N.Y. 14865.
Norfolk International Airport Crash/Fire/ Rescue Management/Supervisory School: May 6-9, New Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, Va. For information, write Wayne E. Shank, Airport Operations Supervisor, Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk, Va. 23518.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Volunteer Firemen’s Federation: Fire School at Dickson City, Pa., June 2-3. For information, contact Paul Lukus, Fire School Director, 138 Dundaff Street, Forest City, Pa. 18421.
Oklahoma State University—Automatic Sprinkler Protection Short Course, March 15-16. For further information, call the Technology extension, 313 Cuctchfietd Hall, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla, 74074.
Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Training School; Respiratory Protection Practices, April 3-5; Public Fire Prevention Program Planning and Operation, April 7; Industrial Fire Brigrade Operation, April 11-13; Structural Fire Fighting I, April 16-20; Pumper Operation Practices I, April 23-27. For further information, contact Robert D. Grening, Services Coordinator, P.O. Box 631. Lewistown, Pa., 17044.
Pennsylvania State University—Fire Safety Programs—Fire Code, New Kensington Campus, April 7-8; Fire Department Officcrship, Beaver Campus, April 21-22; Fire Safety, Berks Campus, April 21; Rural Fire Fighting, Hazelton Campus, April 7-8, Williamsport (Towanda), April 21-22; Techniques of Fire Investigation, Behrend College, April 28-29. For further information, contact Charles Meek, Penn State University, 209 Keller Bldg., University Park, Pa. 16802.
The 2nd Annual Oregon Fire Educators School,
April 18-20 at the Holiday Inn, Wiisonville, Ore. Program plans include an overview of Oregon’s fire problem and what is being done about it, psychology of motivation, presenting puppet shows, tabletop presentations, use of fire equipment in fire safety education, working with elementary level educators, and working with news media. For further information, contact Don Anderson, Oregon Fire Education Association, P.O. Box 127, Tualatin, Ore. 97062.
Texas A&M University—Recruit Training Schools: Class No. 27, Apr. 16-June 1. For further information, contact David White, Coordinator, Recruit Training School, Fire Protection Training Division, Texas A&M University, College Station, Tex. 77843.
Tri-State Fire Services Training Association: Seminars to be held on the four Thursdays in April, 5,12,19, and 26, at the Allied Health Auditorium, Community College of Beaver County, Center Township, Monaca, Pa. For further information, contact Jim Piroli, General Chairman, 1834 Davidson St., Aliquippa, Pa. 15001.
20th Annual Northwest Fire and Arson Seminar, Apr. 30-May 4. Will be held at the Thunderbira Motor Inn, Portland, Ore. Pre-registration is required. Program highlights: Investigation Procedures; Interpretation of Heat and Char Patterns; Interviews; Field Investigations; and Crime Lab Services & Techniques. For information, contact John Farber, Program Chairman, Portland Fire Bureau, 55 S.W. Ash, Portland, Ore. 97204.
Vehicle Rescue and Extrication Seminar—Apr. 7-8, to be held at Corona Senior High School and Sunkist Lemon Products Division, Corona, Calif. For additional information, write Conrad P. Schempp, Training Coordinator, Corona City Fire Department, 1999 Taylor Avenue, Corona, Calif. 91720.
Wisconsin Fire Equipment Mechanics Association—Seminar to be held at the Grand Chute Fire Station, Appleton, Wis 54911, May 23-24. For further information, contact Syl Watry, 923 Hickory Street, West Bend, Wis. 53095.
