COMING EVENTS
JANUARY 15-19—A course on INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE TRAINING will be held at Texas A&M University. For more information, contact Fire Protection Training Division, Texas Engineering Extension Service, The Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 778438000, or call (409) 8845-7641.
JANUARY 16-18— A seminar on FOAM FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS will be held by Chubb National Foam in Lionville, PA. Discussions will focus on practical fundamental technical knowledge of foam agents, their application and effectiveness, and proper system design techniques for protection of life and property. For more information, contact Maureen Walters at (215) 363-1400.
JANUARY 20-21—A seminar on INCIDENT COMMAND will be held in Chesterton, Indiana by Phoenix, Arizona Chief Alan V. Brunacini. For more information, contact Warren Highwood, Chesterton Fire Department, 702 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304, or call (219) 926-7162.
JANUARY 25-28—The 1990 INTERNATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, sponsored by the Florida Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, will be held in Kissimmee, Florida. For more information, contact Registrar, Florida Chapter ACEP. 5824 S. Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32822, or call (407) 281-7396.
JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 2—The third annual NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS SKI RACE in Breckenridge, Colorado features slalom races, skiing, skating, and more. For more information, contact National Firefighters Ski Race, 501 Manhattan Drive, #102, Boulder, CO 80303, or call (303) 690-8564.
FEBRUARY 5-6 — A seminar on FIRE LOSS MANAGEMENT will be given by Francis L. Brannigan at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida. For more information, contact R. Milke, Valencia Community College, Box 3028, Orlando, FL 32801.
FEBRUARY 12-16-A course on CONFINED SPACE RESCUE will be held at Texas A&M University. See January 15-19 entry for information and contact.
FEBRUARY 13-15 —A seminar on FOAM FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS win be held by Chubb National Foam in Chicago, Illinois. See January 16-18 entry for information and contact.
FEBRUARY 19-20 — A.seminar on FIRE LOSS MANAGEMENT will be given by Francis L. Brannigan at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida. See February 5-6 entry for more information and contact.
FEBRUARY 21-23—The STATE AND MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY RESPONDERS BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSE, sponsored by New England Consortium, will be held in Nashua, New Hampshire. The course trains responders for hazardous chemical incidents. For more information, contact Mary Firestone, Work Environment Laboratory, University of Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854, or call (508) 9343257.
MARCH 21-23—A seminar on FOAM FlRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS will be held by Chubb National Foam in Lionville, Pennsylvania. See January 16-18 entry for more information and contact.
APRIL 9-13—The CALIFORNIA FIRE MECHANICS ACADEMY will offer more than 45 classes leading to state and national certification in Stockton, California at the San Joaquin Delta College campus. For more information, contact California Fire Mechanics Academy, 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207, or call (209) 474-5536.
APRIL 16-20— The 13th annual CALIFORNIA FIRE INSTRUCTORS WORKSHOP win be held by the Training Officers Section of the California Fire Chiefs Association in San Jose, California. The theme is “Discovering the Future.” For more information, contact Walt Luihn, Orinda Fire District, 33 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 84563, or call (415) 254-1110.
APRIL 18—The second annual NATIONAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DINNER will be held in Washington, D.C. The event is the major source of funding for the Congressional Fire Services Institute. For more information, contact John McNichol at (202) 3711277.
MAY 21-25 —The 21st annual FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING SCHOOL sponsored by Lamar University and the Sabine Neches Chiefs Association, will be held in Beaumont, Texas. In the program, participants will learn about fighting chemical and hydrocarbon fires, personal protective equipment, industrial plant fire protection, and more. For more information, contact Stella Cobb at (409) 880-8440.
