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Table Of Contents
Lingering Questions
NFFF, IAFC, IAFF Collaborate for Survival Week
New Fire Chief for Concord, N.H.
Ariz. County Lands Reporting Award
AccuWeather: More Hurricanes to Hit Landfall this Year
Late Chicago Chief Honored
Still No Certification Standard in Emergency Preparedness Plans
Pierce Awarded $23.5 Million Order from U.S. Army
21st Century Job Hunt
Full Calendar at FireChief.com
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From Janet's Notebook
Lingering Questions
By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director

Next month, the American fire service will remember the nine Charleston, S.C., firefighters who died in the Sofa Super Store fire on June 18, 2007. The local media will carry reports and tributes. The fire service media, however, will be asking questions.

In the immediate aftermath of the fire, publicized photos and radio transmissions revealed how out of touch with modern firefighting strategy and techniques the Charleston Fire Department was. For example, dispatchers called each fire station for a report of which firefighters reported for duty and which were missing.

Shortly after the fire, Charleston Mayor Joe Riley hired a group of esteemed fire service professionals to investigate and review the fire department and make recommendations. These task force members — who I know and have endorsed for their knowledge and expertise — devoted countless hours to the investigation. They had free access to personnel and the department and made numerous trips to Charleston.

The task force released the Phase 1 report later than first expected, allowing Riley to first review the findings. While the Phase 1 report required serious and immediate changes, the task force also suggested two additional levels of recommendations. Click Here for More ...

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READY RACK acquires SLING-LINK

Groves Incorporated, manufacturers of READY RACK has acquired SLING-LINK rescue harness systems. Sling-link is a Multiple Application Service Tool (MAST). It will be available through Ready Rack distributors. Sling-Link products meet NFPA Standard 1983 (01 Edition) as a Personal Use or General Use Auxiliary Harness.
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Top Story
NFFF, IAFC, IAFF Collaborate for Survival Week
The theme for this year is "Committed to Long-Term Results" and is designed to encourage long-term investments by both chiefs and firefighters to enhance their health and safety. The ultimate goal is to institute a strong culture of health and safety within the fire/EMS service. Click Here for More ...
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In the News
New Fire Chief for Concord, N.H.
Daniel Andrus was named fire chief of Concord, N.H. He'll begin in June.
Ariz. County Lands Reporting Award
The Northwest Fire District in Pima County, Ariz., has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report. Click Here for More ...
AccuWeather: More Hurricanes to Hit Landfall this Year
AccuWeather.com Hurricane Center meteorologists believe the waning La Niña conditions and a continued warm-water cycle in the Atlantic Basin will be the two defining factors influencing the 2008 hurricane season.
Late Chicago Chief Honored
Chicago-area firefighters and emergency personnel joined representatives of The Dow Chemical and Union Pacific Railroad to honor the late John Eversole, the former chief of special operations for the Chicago Fire Department.
Still No Certification Standard in Emergency Preparedness Plans
The majority of U.S. companies have a formal, written plan for emergency preparedness, according to a report released by The Conference Board. But a widely adopted certification standard for such plans does not exist yet.
Pierce Awarded $23.5 Million Order from U.S. Army
Pierce Manufacturing received a second delivery order from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command for the production of an additional 50 Pierce Hewatt vehicles valued at $23.5 million.
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The 5th Annual FEMSA Fire Service survey is online now! Please click here to participate. Sign up to have your department be entered into a drawing to win $5000 worth of gear from any FEMSA member company!

From Mutual Aid, a FIRE CHIEF Blog
21st Century Job Hunt
By Robert Avsec

After about four months, it became clear to both of us that my public-sector upbringing and their private-sector, family owned ways of doing business weren't a good fit. And in that environment there's really only one person who can go. Click Here for More ...
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FIRE CHIEF magazine is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the In Service 2008 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year. The award will be given to one emergency vehicle technician who has made an outstanding effort to promote a high standard of excellence in quality and safety in emergency vehicles.

Upcoming Events
Full Calendar at FireChief.com
Do you have an upcoming event to share with our readers? Please send information to Lisa Allegretti, Managing Editor, at lisa@firechief.com.

MAY

16-Hour Incident Command System /Incident Management System Training
12-13, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

8-Hour Foam Operations
13, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

Illinois Fire Chiefs Association’s 2008 Annual Symposium
15-17, Peoria, Ill.
Contact: Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, 800-662-0732

8-Hour Firefighter Survival Skills-Flashover
16, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

8-Hour Hazardous Material for First Responders-Awareness Level
16, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

36th Annual Fire Expo
16-18, Harrisburg, Pa.
Contact: Tina Alexander, 717-464-3291

Second Annual Western Maine Fire Attack School
16-18, Bethel, Maine
Contact: Frandford Mutual Aid Fire Training Association

8-Hour Industrial Fire Training
19, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

Rescue from Fall Protection
21-22, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

16-Hour Foam Operations & Applications
22-23, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

30-Hour Basic Industrial Exterior Fire Training
19-22, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

National EVT Training Academy
19-23, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Contact: Florida Fire Chiefs Association

20-Hour Basic Rope Rescue
22-23, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

8-Hour Pre-Emergency Planning for Industrial Facilities
27, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

84th Annual Illinois Fire College
29-June 1, Champaign, Ill.
Contact: Illinois Fire Service Institute

JUNE

NFPA World Safety Conference and Exposition
2-5, Las Vegas
Contact: National Fire Protection Association

Rescue I-Plus
2-6, Albuquerque, N.M.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Foam Operations
3, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

Annual Confined-Space Refresher
4-6, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Industrial Fire Training
9, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

NFFF's Fifth Annual Memorial Golf Tournament & 27 Regional Tournaments
9-13, Tucson, Ariz.; Fremont, Calif.; Tulare County, Calif.; College Park, Ga.; Rockford, Ill.; Jefferson Parrish, La.; Joplin, Mo.; Omaha, Neb.; Londonderry, N.H.; Jersey City, N.J.; Albuquerque, N.M.; Rochester, N.Y.; Raleigh, N.C.; Rocky Mount, N.C.; Marysville, Ohio; Hillsboro, Ore.; Erie, Pa.; Fairfield, Pa.; Lower Merion, Pa.; Philadelphia; Arlington, Texas; Salt Lake City; Fairfax, Va.; Norfolk, Va.; and Wautoma, Wis.
Contact: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Confined-Space Technician II
9-13, Albuquerque, N.M.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

Rope Technician II
9-13, Albuquerque, N.M.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

Trench & Structural Collapse
9-14, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

30-Hour Basic Industrial Interior Fire Training
16-19, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

Fast-Track 80 Confined-Space Rescue Certification
17-20 and 23-26, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Firefighter Survival Skills-Flashover
20, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

40-Hour Industrial Fire Team Leader
23-27, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

Tower Work & Rescue
25-27, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

JULY

8-Hour Industrial Fire Training
7, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

8-Hour Firefighter Survival Skills-Flashover
11, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

32-Hour Industrial Fire Team Leader
14-17, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

8-Hour Foam Operations
15, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

Off-Shore Rig Rescue
14-18, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

FFCA Annual Meeting and Executive Development Conference
25-30, Pointe Vedra Beach, Fla.
Contact: Florida Fire Chiefs Association

8-Hour Hazardous Material for First Responders-Awareness Level
25, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

8-Hour Pre-Emergency Planning for Industrial Facilities
29, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

15th Annual NFPA Americas' Fire & Security Expo 2008
29-31, Miami Beach, Fla.
Contact: National Fire Protection Association

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