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Table Of Contents

	Celebration of Chiefs
	Training Grants Available for Volunteer, Combo Departments
	USFA Reports on Extreme Weather
	Wildfire Boss Gets 90 Days, Ban from Fire Service
	Union Head Proposes Radio Alerts
	Alarm Companies Sued for LODD
	Wirless Technology Speeds Response
	Illinois Chief Retires
	Two Chiefs Retire, Four Named to Chief Positions
	Florida Cities Share Fire Chief
	NVFC Lists Novelty Lighter Legislation
	General Disrespect
	Bank on a Bad Economy
	Merged Fire and EMS
	Stuck in Neutral
	Full Calendar at FireChief.com

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From Janet's Notebook

Celebration of Chiefs

By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director

The International Association of Fire Chiefs celebrated its 135th anniversary during Fire-Rescue International last week in Denver. The theme of the conference and exhibition was “Soaring to New Heights,” and make no mistake — this was a conference about chiefs.

The general session began with a dramatic re-enactment from the Great Boston Fire of 1872, and then–Boston Fire Chief John Stanhope Damrell’s arguments for better building codes with local government leaders. The fire destroyed more than 700 buildings, displaced hundreds of people and took 30 lives.

Damrell called for a conference of engineers and officers, forming a year after the fire what eventually became the IAFC. “This audience is very much like that first group that I addressed at that meeting," said the Damrell character in the re-enactment. "They are still here because you are here. I saw the same commitment and enthusiasm that have long been fostered by the IAFC.”

Recalling Boston’s devastation and Damrell’s anger with local leaders, IAFC President Steve Westerman encouraged the audience to support the upcoming residential fire sprinklers vote Sept. 21 in Minneapolis “You must make your voice heard,” he said. “Fire sprinklers save lives and save firefighters’ lives.” Click Here for More ...

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Training Grants Available for Volunteer, Combo Departments

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In the News

USFA Reports on Extreme Weather

The U.S. Fire Administration has released a new technical report that examines the impact of extreme weather and natural disasters on the fire service and the types of service calls most likely to arise as a result of these disasters. Click Here for More ...

Wildfire Boss Gets 90 Days, Ban from Fire Service

Elreese Daniels, who served as a Forest Service fire boss during a deadly 2001 fire, was sentenced to 90 days work release, $50 fine, three years probation with no alcohol and is prohibited from ever serving in the paid or volunteer fire service. Click Here for More ...

Union Head Proposes Radio Alerts

Uniformed Firefighters Association head Steve Cassidy has proposed a change to New York (N.Y.) Fire Department protocols concerning water availability. Click Here for More ...

Alarm Companies Sued for LODD

Carolyn Desmond is suing Utah-based Pinnacle Security and Illinois-based Security Associates International in Contra Costa, Calif., Superior Court for her husband's death and that of Fire Capt. Matt Burton while responding to a house fire last year. Click Here for More ...

Wirless Technology Speeds Response

Firefighters in Morgantown, W.Va., are the first in the state to employ laptop technology in each truck that provide instant access to building information, including how the building is laid out, where sprinkler rooms or electric shut-offs are located, and who to contact during an emergency. Click Here for More ...

Illinois Chief Retires

Ed Folliard, chief of the Oak Lawn (Ill.) Fire Department, retired after 20 years with the department. Click Here for More ...

Two Chiefs Retire, Four Named to Chief Positions

Cliff Christopher, fire chief of Athens (Ala.) Fire & Rescue will step down from his position of 14 years in October; Daryl L. Osby was named chief deputy for emergency operations in the Los Angeles County Fire Department; Mark L. Martin will serve as the Perry Township (Ohio) Fire Department's new leader; and Monson, Mass., Fire Chief Marshall L. Harris is retiring from his position. He will be replaced by George L. Robichaud. Click Here for More ...

Florida Cities Share Fire Chief

Islamorada Fire Chief William Wagner also will assume chief duties in Marathon. Both cities are in the Florida Keys. The plan was proposed by Marathon and Islamorada managers after Marathon's chief, Dale Beaver, resigned. Click Here for More ...

NVFC Lists Novelty Lighter Legislation

Some local and state governments are taking action by banning the sale and limiting distribution of toy-like or novelty lighters. The National Volunteer Fire Council supports restricting lighter sales. Click Here for More ...

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From Mutual Aid, a FIRE CHIEF Blog

General Disrespect

By Robert Avsec

Recently I read Generally Speaking by Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy (Ret.), which turned out to be a really good book on leadership and an overall great read. I would recommend highly it to all FIRE CHIEF readers. Click Here for More ...

As Seen in FIRE CHIEF

Bank on a Bad Economy

By Rick Markley, Editor

Smart borrowing and ﬁnancial practices can save ﬁre departments money when the time comes to ﬁnance new apparatus. Click Here for More ...

Merged Fire and EMS

By David Foster

Running separate agencies was costly and ineffective; the savings and improved service more than offset the growing pains. Click Here for More ...

Stuck in Neutral

By Trey Mayo

Daredevil culture and lackluster enforcement contribute to poor seatbelt use. But a new monitoring idea may present a solution. Click Here for More ...

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Upcoming Events

Full Calendar at FireChief.com

Do you have an upcoming event to share with our readers? Please send information to Carrie Cleaveland, Assistant Editor, at carrie@firechief.com.

SEPTEMBER

16-Hour Foam Operations & Applications
4-5, 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 Industrial Fire Training
8, 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

Florida Firefighters Safety & Health Conference
8-10, Orlando, Fla.
Contact: Florida Fire Chiefs' Association, 386-676-2744

Rescue I-Plus
8-12, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Foam Operations
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

Confined-Space Technician II
15-19, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

Rope Technician II
15-19, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Firefighter Survival Skills-Flashover
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

8-Hour Hazardous Material for First Responders-Awareness Level
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

16-Hour Incident Command System /Incident Management System Training
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
22-25, 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

Trench & Structural Collapse
22-27, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

20-Hour Basic Rope Rescue
25-26, 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
29-30, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Pre-Emergency Planning for Industrial Facilities
30, 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

OCTOBER

Tower Work & Rescue
1-3, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

30-Hour Basic Industrial Interior Fire Training
6-9, 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

Fast-Track 120 Confined-Space & Rope Rescue Certification
6-11 and 13-18, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Industrial Fire Training
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

40-Hour Industrial Fire Team Leader
13-17, 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

The Art of Reading Smoke
18, Pontiac, Ill.
Contact: Fire Training Resources

Annual Rope-Rescue Refresher
20-22, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Foam Operations
21, 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

FDSOA's Annual Safety Forum
27-31, Orlando, Fla.
Contact: Fire Department Safety Officers Association, 508-881-3114; www.fdsoa.org

Firefighter Escape
27-28, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

Off-Shore Rig Rescue
27-31, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

Petzl EXO End-User Training
29, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

10th Annual Technologies for Critical Incident Conference and Exposition
29-31, Chicago
Contact: Center for Technology Commercialization, 508-870-0042

8-Hour Firefighter Survival Skills-Flashover
31, 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

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