Fire Schools and Seminars

Fire Schools and Seminars

Arizona State University: Aircraft Crash Management Course, June 8-12. For further information contact the Office for Professional Development, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz. 85211.

Arkansas Fire Academy: Introduction to Fire Protection, May 9-10; Pump Maintenance & Repair, May 11-15; NFA Cluster Program, May 18-17; Fire Fighter II, May 18-29; Structure Fires, May 23-24. For further information contact the Arkansas Fire Academy, P.O. Box 3048, East Camden, Ark. 71701.

California Fire Service Academy: Public Education Officer II, May 24-29; Fire Prevention IV, May 31-June 5; Fire Administrator’s Seminar, June 7-12. For further information contact the California Fire Service Academy, Jim Meidl, Coordinator, 836 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove, Calif. 93950.

General Physics Corporation: Fire Brigade Training, April 27-May 1; Fire Brigade Leadership Training, May 11-15. For further information contact John Miller, General Physics Corp., 1000 Century Plaza, Columbia, Md. 21044.

Georgia Fire Academy: Instructor Development, 8th Dist., May 5-8; Breathing Apparatus Short Course, May 12-15; Industrial Officer Short Course, May 19-21. For further information contact Harold G. Thompson, Georgia Fire Academy, 534 Clay St., Marietta, Ga. 30060.

International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists: Dive Rescue Training School, Mansfield, Ohio, May 4-8; Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 1-5; Fort Collins, Col., June 15-19. For further information contact the International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists, 1449 Riverside Dr., Ft. Collins, Colorado 80524.

Law Enforcement Photography Workshops: Oak Brook, Ill. June 1-5. For further information contact Luther M. Dey, Manager, Eastman Kodak Co., Law Enforcement & Security Markets, 343 State St., Rochester, N.Y. 14650.

Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute: EMS Officers Seminar, May 2-3; Heavy Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, May 16-17; Industrial Firefighters School, June 2-4; Emergency Ambulance Drivers School, June 6, 7; Fire Ground Commander, June 20, 21. For further information contact John W. Hoglund, Director, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, University of Maryland, College Park, Md. 20742.

Montgomery County Fire Training School: Fire Fighting II, May 2, 3,16,17; Auto Rescue, May 2 or 3; Industrial Fire Training, May 13-14; Fire/Arson Investigation Workshop, May 16-17; Fire Fighting I, May 30,31, June 6, 7. For further information contact Jack K. McElfish, Fire Training Coordinator, Montgomery County Fire Training School, 100 Wilson Blvd., Eagleville, Pa. 19403.

Morris County Fire Fighters and Police Training Academy: Fire Fighter II, May 8, 9,10,15,16,17,22,23; Fire Fighter III, May 29, 30, June 5,6,12,13; Truck Operations, June 19, 20. For further information contact Edward P. Mullen, Morris County Fire Fighters and Police Training Academy, Courthouse, Morristown, N.J. 07960.

National Fire Protection Association: National Electrical Code Changes Workshop, Albany, N.Y., May 1; Columbus, Ohio, May 8; Atlanta, Ga., May 12; Health Care 101 Workshop: Indianapolis, Ind., May 6—7; San Francisco, Ca., June 8-9; Dallas, Tex., June 15-16; Life Safety Code Revisions Workshop; Indianapolis, Ind., May 4-5; Atlanta, Ga., May 11—12; Miami, Fla., May 14-15; St. Louis, Mo., June 1—2; Chicago, Ill., June 4-5; Phoenix, Ariz., June 11-12. For further information contact the National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. 02210.

National Spill Control School: Oil Spill, May 18-22. For further information contact George Oberholtzer Director, National Spill Control School, Corpus Christi State University, 6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, Tex. 78412.

National YMCA SCUBA Program: SCUBA Search and Recovery Training Program, Houston, June 22-26; Indianapolis, August 26-31; Milford, N.J., August 31-Sept. 4; Elizabeth City, N.C., Sept. 14-18. For further information contact YMCA Search and Recovery Committee, c/o Stephen Hardick, Chairman, 120 Rose St., Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865.

New Jersey State Fire College: Fire Brigade II, May 12-14, May 26-28, June 9-11. For further information contact New Jersey State Fire College, 50 Park Place, Newark, N.J. 07102.

New York State Academy of Fire Science; Fire/Arson Investigation, May 11-22. For further information contact the N.Y. State Academy of Fire Science, P.O. Box K, Montour Falls, N.Y. 14865.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Volunteer Firemen’s Federation Fire School, Nicholson, Pa., June 6-7. For further information contact John Chichilla, Fire School Director, 715 E. Scott St., Olyphant, Pa. 18447.

Pennsylvania State University, Fire Service Programs: Shopping Center Fires, May 9-10; Techniques of Arson Investigation, May 22-23. For further information contact Charles R. Meek, 209 Keller Bldg., University Park, Pa. 16802.

Reno Crash Fire Rescue School, May 18-21, Reno, Nev. For further information contact Dr. Adele Summers, Reno CFR school, Community Development, College Inn, Reno, Nev. 89557.

Safety Systems Inc.: Hazardous Materials Leak, Spill & Fire Control Seminar/Workshop, Highway/Truck: Kendall Park, N.Y., May 3; Rail & Highway: Clifton Park, N.Y., May 2; Hambden Township, Chardon, Ohio, May 16; Middletown, Ohio, May 17. For further information contact Safety Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 8463, Jacksonville, Fla. 32211.

West Virginia University: West Liberty Regional Fire School, May 2-3; Nicholas County Regional Fire School, May 2-3. For further information contact West Virginia University, Fire Service Extension, 313 Knapp Hall, Morgantown, W.V. 26506.

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