Fire Schools and Seminars

Fire Schools and Seminars

Academy of Fire Science, State of New York, Breathing Apparatus Maintenance Course, July 19-20. For information contact the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Academy of Fire Science, State of New York, P.O. Box K, Montour Falls, N.Y. 14865.

Arkansas Fire Training Academy, Weekday Courses Fire Prevention or Codes and Laws, June 30 July 3; EMT Refresher, July 21-25; Pesticides, July 28-Aug. 1; Water Movement, Aug. 4-7; EMT (4 weeks), Aug. 18-Sept. 12; Advanced Pump Operations, Aug. 25-29; Weekend Courses, Pump Maintenance, July 12-13; Pump Repair, July 19-20; Instructor Refresher, July 26-27; Hazardous Materials, Aug. 2-3; Advanced Protective Equipment, Aug. 9-10; Introduction to Fire Protection, Aug. 23-24. For information, contact Nita Sudbery, Administrative Assistant, Arkansas Fire Training Academy, Southern Arkansas University/Tech. Branch, P.O. Box 3048, East Camden, Ark. 71701.

California Fire Service Academy: Fire Instructor IIb, July 13-18; Public Education Officer II, Aug. 17-22; Fire Prevention V, Sept. 14 19; Fire Command IV, Sept. 21-26. For information contact Natalie Rodda, Secretary, California Fire Service Academy, 836 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove, Calif. 93950.

International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists: Dive Rescue Specialist I, Eureka Calif., July 7 11; Dive Rescue Specialist II, Eureka, Calif., July 13-18; Dive Rescue Specialist I, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Col., July 21-25; Dive Rescue Specialist II, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Col., July 27 Aug. 1; Dive Rescue Specialist I, Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 18-22; Dive Rescue Specialist I, Pompton Plains, N.J., Aug. 25-29; Public Safety Scuba Instructor (PSSI), Orlando, Fla., Sept. 13 19. For information write to the International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists, 1449 Riverside Dr., Dept. A, Fort Collins, Co. 80524.

Law Enforcement Photography Workshops, Eastman Kodak Co., Advanced, Aug. 18-22, Rochester, N.Y. For information contact Luther M. Dey, Eastman Kodak Co., Law Enforcement & Security Markets-053, 343 State Street, Rochester, N.Y. 14650.

Maine Fire Training Program Fire Fighter One and Two, Aug. 10-22. For further information contact Francis E. Roderick, Consultant, Fire Service Training, Department of Educational and Cultural Services, State House Station 23, Augusta, Ma. 04333.

McLean County Firemen’s Association, 4th Annual Training School, July 19 20, Bloomington, Ill. For information contact Chief George Cermak, Normal Fire Department, 604 N. Ade laide St., Normal, Ill. 61761.

National Fire Academy: Education Methodology I, June 2 13; Educational Methodology II, June 2-13, June 16 27; Executive Development III, June 16-27; Fire/Arson Detection, June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16 20, June 23-27; Fire/Arson Investigation, June 2-20; Hazardous Materials Spill and Fire Control, June 2-13, June 16-27; Public Fire Education Specialist, June 16-20, June 23-27. For additional information contact the National Fire Academy, Route 1, Box 10A, Emmitsburg, Md. 21727.

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, Col., Sept. 2627; Fireground Commander Seminars, Minneapolis, Minn , Aug. 2-3, Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 20-21; National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-78) Changes Workshop. Vista International, New York, N.Y., Sept 8, Jack ‘Far 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. For further information contact the New Jersey State Fire College, 50 Park Place, Newark, N.J. 07102.

Northern Maine Vocational/Tech. Institute; Fire Fighter I and II, Aug. 10-22, Presque Isle, Maine For information, contact Seth W. Gilman II, Dean of Adult & Continuing Education, N.M.V.T.I., 33 Edgemont Dr., Presque Isle, Maine 04769.

Oklahoma State University Fire Protection Program: Automatic Sprinkler Protection—Defense Against Disaster, July 28, 29. For more information, contact Technology Extension, 313 Crutchfield, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Ok. 74074.

Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Training School: Structural Fire Fighting 1, July 7 11; Officers Staff and Command, July 21-25 Fire Department Inspection Practices, July 26, Fire Department Rescue Practices, July 28 Aug 1; Structural Fire Fighting 1, Aug 4-8; Structural Fire Fighting 2, Aug. 11-15; Fire Pumper Operations 1, Aug. 18-22; Aerial Apparatus Practices, Sept 3-5; Structural Fire Fighting 1, 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.

Texas Firemen’s Training School: Municipal section, July 20-25; Industrial section, July 27 Aug 1; Spanish-speaking section, Aug. 3-8. Recruit Fire Training Program, class No. 32, Aug. 25-Oct. 17. For information contact Fire Protection Training Division, Texas Engineering Extension Service. F.E. Drawer K, College Station, Texas 77843.

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