Below, you will find the PDF document of the proposed “new” fire fighter 1 curriculum as drafted. The West Virginia State Fire Commission will be examining this proposal at the next Fire Commission meeting on Feb. 19th, at 0830 hrs., in Charleston at the Holiday Inn Express across from the Civic Center. This proposal would increase our current fire fighter level one from 48 hours to 128 hours. Any comments should be directed toward Fire Commissioner Randy James.
It brings me great sorrow the let you know Retired Chief George Bilich has passed away this morning. George was also a past President of the West Virginia State Firemen’s Association. Services are posted on www.McMechenvfd.com.
Thank you.
John M Davis
http://www.firehouse.com/topics/top-headlines/nvfc-calls-change-distribution-federal-funds-training
“The role of the fire service has evolved over the years to encompass far more than traditional fire suppression. Fire suppression itself has become a more multi-faceted undertaking, as improvements in technology have revolutionized the way that firefighters attack a working fire,” according to the document.”
The Sissonville Fire & Rescue School 2010 is back once again for our 4th Annual two weekend training event.
Dates are March 5, 6 & 7 and March 12, 13 & 14, 2010.
There are 48 Classes to choose from, including two Train-the-Trainer courses.
You can be trained from Awareness Level to Technician Level in multiple types of courses:
Hazardous Materials, Vehicle Machinery Search & Rescue (Auto Extrication) and Wilderness Search & Rescue
More information can be obtained on the fire school website (http://www.SissonvilleFireSchool.com) where you can also register online with a credit card. Remember, all registrations are on a first come first serve basis, so don’t wait until the last minute or you may not get the class you are wanting.
Register by February 22, 2010 and receive a free Fire School T-Shirt.
Lunch will be provided on Both Saturdays.
Any questions, just ask (eelmore@station26.org).
See you in Sissonville soon!
“In addition to fire safety inspections, a significant number of man-hours were expended conducting fire safety training and educational programs, complaint investigations, assisting the Fire Investigation Division and department training. Additional educational programs include: in-service training to county school maintenance and educational staffs, presentations to the West Virginia Landlords Association, Department of Health and Human Services social workers, West Virginia Advocate employees day care and Residential Board & Care providers and the West Virginia Hospital Engineers Association,” the report states.
West Virginia State Fireman’s Association
Legislative Reception
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Beni Kedem Shrine
Quarrier Street, Charleston, West Virginia
(next to the Charleston Civic Center Coliseum and the Fifth Quarter Restaurant)
Light refreshments will be served.
SHOW OF FORCE DAY
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
10:00 a.m.
State Capitol Rotunda
(under the dome)
West Virginia State Capitol Complex
Do not miss these opportunities to sit and meet with your Senators and/or Delegates. The State Association is working on a legislative agenda designed to help fire departments meet their fiscal priorities. To learn more about this agenda, please contact any member of the Executive Committee or the Legislative Committee of the Association at http://www.wvsfa.com .
Appx. 125 (est.) members of the West Virginia State Firemen’s Assn and its Officers and members of the Legislation Committee made the trip to Charleston this past Wednesday, January 13 2010 to listen to what Governor Manchin had to say during his State of the State address. During the Governor’s entrance, members of the Assn were able to speak with him and let him know that we’re there and we’re keeping a close watch on the legislative activities this session.
Register-Herald
Published: January 11, 2010 09:21 pm
http://www.register-herald.com/archivesearch/local_story_011212351.html
“…Then, after a few hours, along came members of the Green Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department in Summers County. They were in private four-wheel-drive vehicles going from stranded vehicle to stranded vehicle offering assistance. They took me and many others to their firehouse and provided warmth, food, drink, and a comfortable place to sleep that night. The next day they transported many of us to local motels so we could be even more comfortable. On the second day they even came out and helped many of us dig out and push out our cars to get back under way.”
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