COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

JANUARY 14-19—The annual FLORIDA TRAINING IMPROVEMENT CONFERENCE will be held by the Florida Chapter of the International Association of Fire Service Instructors in Ocala, Florida. For more information, contact Deputy Chief Jack Shireman, Dade City Fire Rescue, 312 North 5th Street, Dade City, FL 33525, or call (904) 567-3778.

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 FlRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS win 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 FlRE 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 more 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 more information and contact.

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Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.