http://forums.ndfa.net/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:31:13 -0400 MyBB http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=282 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:50:08 -0400 Steve Johnson http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=282 Anyone wishing to attend these classes please contact Lois at the NDFA office.

National Fire Academy (NFA) Training Opportunities (as of October 9, 2008)

Vacancies exist in the following NFA courses at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. You may refer to the internet at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa for more information, or contact the Admissions Office via email netc-admissions@dhs.gov or by phone at (301) 447-1035. Completed applications may be faxed to (301) 447-1441.

If interested, apply immediately!

Note: The NFA policy of only 1 stipend-supported trip per fiscal year remains. However, a qualified individual may seek to participate without stipend assistance. PLEASE INDICATE with your application that you are aware of this restriction when you apply for the course.

Open Classes:

R149 EMS: Mgmt of Community Health Risk

2/2/09-2/13/09 15 vacancies



R151 Advance Leadership Issues in EMS

1/19/09-1/30/09 1 vacancies

2/23/09-3/6/09 6 vacancies



R203 Fire Dynamics-Fire Modeling

12/8/08-12/19/08 2 vacancies

3/23/09-4/3/09 8 vacancies



R213 Analysis of Arson Management

1/18/09-1/23/09 10 vacancies



R247 Advanced Life Support Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents

3/23/09-4/3/09 12 vacancies



R331 Organizational Theory in Practice

12/8/08-12/19/08 5 vacancies



R335 Adm. Pub.Asst. For Community Recovery

1/25/09-1/30/09 13 vacancies



R348 Changing American Family at Risk

11/30/08-12/5/08 3 vacancies



R359 Discover Road to High-Risk Audiences

2/1/09-2/6/09 15 vacancies



R491 NFIRS: Program Manager

11/30/08-12/5/08 2 vacancies

2/1/09-2/6/09 20 vacancies



P492 NFIRS: Standards of Cover

2/8/09-2/13/09 10 vacancies



R526 Fire and Emergency Services Pre-Disaster Long Term Recovery Planning

1/25/09-1/30/09 10 vacancies



R816 VIP: Community Education Leadership

2/15/09-2/20/09 7 vacancies]]> Anyone wishing to attend these classes please contact Lois at the NDFA office.

National Fire Academy (NFA) Training Opportunities (as of October 9, 2008)

Vacancies exist in the following NFA courses at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. You may refer to the internet at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa for more information, or contact the Admissions Office via email netc-admissions@dhs.gov or by phone at (301) 447-1035. Completed applications may be faxed to (301) 447-1441.

If interested, apply immediately!

Note: The NFA policy of only 1 stipend-supported trip per fiscal year remains. However, a qualified individual may seek to participate without stipend assistance. PLEASE INDICATE with your application that you are aware of this restriction when you apply for the course.

Open Classes:

R149 EMS: Mgmt of Community Health Risk

2/2/09-2/13/09 15 vacancies



R151 Advance Leadership Issues in EMS

1/19/09-1/30/09 1 vacancies

2/23/09-3/6/09 6 vacancies



R203 Fire Dynamics-Fire Modeling

12/8/08-12/19/08 2 vacancies

3/23/09-4/3/09 8 vacancies



R213 Analysis of Arson Management

1/18/09-1/23/09 10 vacancies



R247 Advanced Life Support Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents

3/23/09-4/3/09 12 vacancies



R331 Organizational Theory in Practice

12/8/08-12/19/08 5 vacancies



R335 Adm. Pub.Asst. For Community Recovery

1/25/09-1/30/09 13 vacancies



R348 Changing American Family at Risk

11/30/08-12/5/08 3 vacancies



R359 Discover Road to High-Risk Audiences

2/1/09-2/6/09 15 vacancies



R491 NFIRS: Program Manager

11/30/08-12/5/08 2 vacancies

2/1/09-2/6/09 20 vacancies



P492 NFIRS: Standards of Cover

2/8/09-2/13/09 10 vacancies



R526 Fire and Emergency Services Pre-Disaster Long Term Recovery Planning

1/25/09-1/30/09 10 vacancies



R816 VIP: Community Education Leadership

2/15/09-2/20/09 7 vacancies]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=281 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:45:39 -0400 Steve Johnson http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=281 Program #1: Company Officer Leadership
________________________________________
DESCRIPTION: This program will be a lively and fast-paced interactive
discussion about the leadership challenges company officers face. We'll
discuss traits of human behavior which will help you to understand why
people do, and don't do, what you want them to. We'll look introspectively
at our own personal leadership styles and examine how our behaviors toward
others affect their performance.



Program #2: Fireground Command Decision Making Under Stress and Real World Incident Command for Fire Departments with Limited Resources.
_________________________________________
DESCRIPTION: This program will focus on the challenges faced by incident
command decision making as commanders try to gather cues, make sense of what
they are seeing (and not seeing), and predict the future events at an
incident scene. The program will review the challenges and benefits of
various decision-making models and the role that situation awareness plans
in helping commanders form mental models about what is going on.

The focus of the tactical discussions will be on how to safety accomplish
incident priorities with limited staffing. We will explore about how to
prioritize information to make good decisions. Personnel accountability,
fireground safety, and incident communications will be stressed.

Contact the NDFA office for more information]]> Program #1: Company Officer Leadership
________________________________________
DESCRIPTION: This program will be a lively and fast-paced interactive
discussion about the leadership challenges company officers face. We'll
discuss traits of human behavior which will help you to understand why
people do, and don't do, what you want them to. We'll look introspectively
at our own personal leadership styles and examine how our behaviors toward
others affect their performance.



Program #2: Fireground Command Decision Making Under Stress and Real World Incident Command for Fire Departments with Limited Resources.
_________________________________________
DESCRIPTION: This program will focus on the challenges faced by incident
command decision making as commanders try to gather cues, make sense of what
they are seeing (and not seeing), and predict the future events at an
incident scene. The program will review the challenges and benefits of
various decision-making models and the role that situation awareness plans
in helping commanders form mental models about what is going on.

The focus of the tactical discussions will be on how to safety accomplish
incident priorities with limited staffing. We will explore about how to
prioritize information to make good decisions. Personnel accountability,
fireground safety, and incident communications will be stressed.

Contact the NDFA office for more information]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=280 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:45:15 -0400 donhoe http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=280
I've been wanting to see it, but I haven't. I heard it is a good movie.

fireproof movie]]>
I've been wanting to see it, but I haven't. I heard it is a good movie.

fireproof movie]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=279 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:20:07 -0400 mikebelvin http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=279
Thanks
Dana
from
Oklahoma

(918)- 253-2210
mikebelvin@brightok.net]]>
Thanks
Dana
from
Oklahoma

(918)- 253-2210
mikebelvin@brightok.net]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=278 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:30:46 -0400 mjollnir http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=278
We had approximatley 23 fire fighters go through the courses and somewhere between 10-12 support people (making dinner, instructing or just running around helping).

Thanks for those who came.

Ken Wangen]]>
We had approximatley 23 fire fighters go through the courses and somewhere between 10-12 support people (making dinner, instructing or just running around helping).

Thanks for those who came.

Ken Wangen]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=277 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:45:08 -0400 Dan Fuller http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=277
50,000 gallons with an average 476 gpm

All benchmarks were met. We had water flowing within 5 min of being on scene. The city engine crew did a fantastic job of being proactive, pulling 100’ of 5 inch supply line in preparation of 251 arriving. The crew on 251 just had to drive up, pick up the line, connect and pump. Although simple, the dump tank setup was effective, but could be improved. We held off on increasing our output to ensure we could sustain our initial operation of one deck gun. Within 20 min of setup we increased our output from 50 psi to 150 psi from a 2 1/2 inch outlet with a 5inch addapter for LDH, threefold! Halfway into the drill, we doubled our output by adding a ground monitor feed by two 2 ½ lines, and increased intake at the city engine by adding another 2 ½ supply line. At the height of the drill, we were flowing 120 psi on both master streams.( An estimated 400 gpm per monitor for a combined 800 gpm) All tankers had arrived and offloaded within the first 40 minutes. Thanks to all departments who brought resources to this drill. We hope to have another drill this spring to see what we can really do!!

Drill Timeline
1000 hrs Initial dispatch
1003 Engine 2 in scene
1008 Engine 2 flowing deck gun, lays 100’ of 4” LDH to 251, mutual aid call of tanker support made
1009 Water supply officer assigned
1028 Burlington 561 and 562 in staging
1030 Tanker 561 sets up third drop tank and offloads
1033 Both tank siphons working
1034 Increase to 150 psi discharge at Engine 2
1040 Supply @ 85 psi and discharge @ 150 psi
1040 Tankers 562 and 661 offload
ALL TANKERS OFFLOADED 16,000 gallons
1112 Engine 251 taken out of pressure mode, into RPM mode to increase output
1114 Additional 2 ½ supply line in service,
Ground monitor supplied with two 2 ½
1115 Second round of offloading complete
1133 120 psi on both monitors
1153 Shut down second monitor
1200 Shut down all operations]]>
50,000 gallons with an average 476 gpm

All benchmarks were met. We had water flowing within 5 min of being on scene. The city engine crew did a fantastic job of being proactive, pulling 100’ of 5 inch supply line in preparation of 251 arriving. The crew on 251 just had to drive up, pick up the line, connect and pump. Although simple, the dump tank setup was effective, but could be improved. We held off on increasing our output to ensure we could sustain our initial operation of one deck gun. Within 20 min of setup we increased our output from 50 psi to 150 psi from a 2 1/2 inch outlet with a 5inch addapter for LDH, threefold! Halfway into the drill, we doubled our output by adding a ground monitor feed by two 2 ½ lines, and increased intake at the city engine by adding another 2 ½ supply line. At the height of the drill, we were flowing 120 psi on both master streams.( An estimated 400 gpm per monitor for a combined 800 gpm) All tankers had arrived and offloaded within the first 40 minutes. Thanks to all departments who brought resources to this drill. We hope to have another drill this spring to see what we can really do!!

Drill Timeline
1000 hrs Initial dispatch
1003 Engine 2 in scene
1008 Engine 2 flowing deck gun, lays 100’ of 4” LDH to 251, mutual aid call of tanker support made
1009 Water supply officer assigned
1028 Burlington 561 and 562 in staging
1030 Tanker 561 sets up third drop tank and offloads
1033 Both tank siphons working
1034 Increase to 150 psi discharge at Engine 2
1040 Supply @ 85 psi and discharge @ 150 psi
1040 Tankers 562 and 661 offload
ALL TANKERS OFFLOADED 16,000 gallons
1112 Engine 251 taken out of pressure mode, into RPM mode to increase output
1114 Additional 2 ½ supply line in service,
Ground monitor supplied with two 2 ½
1115 Second round of offloading complete
1133 120 psi on both monitors
1153 Shut down second monitor
1200 Shut down all operations]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=276 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:52:24 -0400 Truck110 http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=276 www.firehouse.com

September 3, 2008 -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has adopted two additional NFPA standards for first responders: NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents; and NFPA 473, Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents.

"As the dedicated men and women of the fire service and other emergency responders are faced with new challenges in dangerous situations, often involving unexpected hazards, it is vital that they are well prepared to deal with them," said James M. Shannon, NFPA's president. "DHS's recent adoptions support responders and improve their safety by establishing important guidelines."

These two standards set minimum requirements for personnel responding to incidents involving hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction. NFPA 472 sets minimum competency levels for personnel responding to such incidents, and NFPA 473 covers the requirements for basic life support and advanced life support personnel in the pre-hospital setting.

All NFPA safety codes and standards are developed through a process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The more than 250 technical committees responsible for developing and updating all 300 codes and standards include approximately 4,000 volunteers, representing enforcing authorities, installers and maintainers, labor, research and testing laboratories, insurers, special experts, consumers and other users.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate serves as the primary research and development arm of the Department, utilizing our nation's scientific and technological resources to provide federal, state, tribal and local officials with the technology and capabilities to protect the homeland.]]> www.firehouse.com

September 3, 2008 -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has adopted two additional NFPA standards for first responders: NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents; and NFPA 473, Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents.

"As the dedicated men and women of the fire service and other emergency responders are faced with new challenges in dangerous situations, often involving unexpected hazards, it is vital that they are well prepared to deal with them," said James M. Shannon, NFPA's president. "DHS's recent adoptions support responders and improve their safety by establishing important guidelines."

These two standards set minimum requirements for personnel responding to incidents involving hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction. NFPA 472 sets minimum competency levels for personnel responding to such incidents, and NFPA 473 covers the requirements for basic life support and advanced life support personnel in the pre-hospital setting.

All NFPA safety codes and standards are developed through a process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The more than 250 technical committees responsible for developing and updating all 300 codes and standards include approximately 4,000 volunteers, representing enforcing authorities, installers and maintainers, labor, research and testing laboratories, insurers, special experts, consumers and other users.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate serves as the primary research and development arm of the Department, utilizing our nation's scientific and technological resources to provide federal, state, tribal and local officials with the technology and capabilities to protect the homeland.]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=273 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:24:38 -0400 Todd Allmaras http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=273 http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=271 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:03:19 -0400 Dan Fuller http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=271
Thanks, stay safe

Dan]]>
Thanks, stay safe

Dan]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=270 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:44:08 -0400 Steve Johnson http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=270
Friday, October 17th

IFC & IBS Hazardous Materials Provisions 6 Hrs CEU

Saturday, October 18th:
Putting the Ed Stuff on the Red Stuff 6 Hrs

Instructor: Ann Metzler, Wyoming

Pre-registration required: Contact Debora Barros at deb.barros@dickinsongov.com or call 701-456-7819
Hotel reservations call 701-223-1911

http://www.ndfpa.org/]]>
Friday, October 17th

IFC & IBS Hazardous Materials Provisions 6 Hrs CEU

Saturday, October 18th:
Putting the Ed Stuff on the Red Stuff 6 Hrs

Instructor: Ann Metzler, Wyoming

Pre-registration required: Contact Debora Barros at deb.barros@dickinsongov.com or call 701-456-7819
Hotel reservations call 701-223-1911

http://www.ndfpa.org/]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=268 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:53:20 -0400 Rick Tischaefer http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=268 http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=265 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:41:06 -0400 Byron Fiedler http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=265 ROUND 1 RECIPIENTS 2008 AFG
GOOD JOB!

VALLEY CITY RURAL FIRE DEPT.----------------VEHICLE ACQUISITION
LEONARD FIRE PROT. DIST--------------------- OPERATIONS & SAFETY
INKSTER RURAL FIRE PROT. DIST.-------------OPERATIONS & SAFETY
OLIVER COUNTY AMBULANCE------------------- VEHICLE ACQUISITION]]> ROUND 1 RECIPIENTS 2008 AFG
GOOD JOB!

VALLEY CITY RURAL FIRE DEPT.----------------VEHICLE ACQUISITION
LEONARD FIRE PROT. DIST--------------------- OPERATIONS & SAFETY
INKSTER RURAL FIRE PROT. DIST.-------------OPERATIONS & SAFETY
OLIVER COUNTY AMBULANCE------------------- VEHICLE ACQUISITION]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=260 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:27:52 -0400 Les Bartz http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=260
FRONT:
(2) BLUE CORNER STROBES
(2) BLUE FRONT STROBES
(1) BLUE HALOGEN FLASHER
(1) RED/AMBER HALOGEN FLASHER
(1) CLEAR TAKEDOWN

REAR:
(2) BLUE STROBES
(3) AMBER HALOGEN FLASHERS

LEFT ALLEY
RIGHT ALLEY
ALL LENSES ARE IN GREAT SHAPE.
LONG WIRING HARNESS
$500.00 MAKE AN OFFER

CAN EMAIL MORE PICTURES
CELL:701-209-0309]]>
FRONT:
(2) BLUE CORNER STROBES
(2) BLUE FRONT STROBES
(1) BLUE HALOGEN FLASHER
(1) RED/AMBER HALOGEN FLASHER
(1) CLEAR TAKEDOWN

REAR:
(2) BLUE STROBES
(3) AMBER HALOGEN FLASHERS

LEFT ALLEY
RIGHT ALLEY
ALL LENSES ARE IN GREAT SHAPE.
LONG WIRING HARNESS
$500.00 MAKE AN OFFER

CAN EMAIL MORE PICTURES
CELL:701-209-0309]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=257 Mon, 12 May 2008 19:13:40 -0400 Tim Boehlke http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=257 Ford LTS9000
Built by: General Safety
1250 GPM Waterous 2 stage Pump, 1000 gallon water tank, Detroit Diesel 6V-92, Allison Automatic transmission, Crew seating for five, electric siren, Federal Q siren, 6KW Onan diesel generator,����(2)- 1500 Watt telescoping lights, 40� extension ladder, 14� roof ladder, Annually serviced and pump tested.������������ Misc. equipment includes: Pike poles, & flashlights.��

Other loose equipment available.
Price Reduced!

$15,000 or best offer



Contact:
Chief Tim Boehlke
651-481-7024 or tboehlke@ljfd.org
Lake Johanna Fire Department
5545 Lexington Ave. N.
Shoreview, MN. 55126]]> Ford LTS9000
Built by: General Safety
1250 GPM Waterous 2 stage Pump, 1000 gallon water tank, Detroit Diesel 6V-92, Allison Automatic transmission, Crew seating for five, electric siren, Federal Q siren, 6KW Onan diesel generator,����(2)- 1500 Watt telescoping lights, 40� extension ladder, 14� roof ladder, Annually serviced and pump tested.������������ Misc. equipment includes: Pike poles, & flashlights.��

Other loose equipment available.
Price Reduced!

$15,000 or best offer



Contact:
Chief Tim Boehlke
651-481-7024 or tboehlke@ljfd.org
Lake Johanna Fire Department
5545 Lexington Ave. N.
Shoreview, MN. 55126]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=255 Thu, 08 May 2008 00:45:59 -0400 Byron Fiedler http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=255 http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=249 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:52:30 -0400 mjollnir http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=249 1. Grand Forks burn trailer
2. Grand Forks liquid spills burn trailer
3. Ferell Gas or equivalent propane tree
4. Polar sovent resistent foams (E85)
5. Primary search
6. Farm extrication
7. Grain Bin extrication

We are looking at a full day saturday and part of sunday morning. I want to use this forum to get ideas and hopfully bring a good turn out.

Ken Wangen
Training Officer
Carrington Fire and rescue]]> 1. Grand Forks burn trailer
2. Grand Forks liquid spills burn trailer
3. Ferell Gas or equivalent propane tree
4. Polar sovent resistent foams (E85)
5. Primary search
6. Farm extrication
7. Grain Bin extrication

We are looking at a full day saturday and part of sunday morning. I want to use this forum to get ideas and hopfully bring a good turn out.

Ken Wangen
Training Officer
Carrington Fire and rescue]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=248 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:22:17 -0400 citichief http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=248
More information at http://www.greatlakesfireapparatus.com or call 269-760-5269 for photos.]]>
More information at http://www.greatlakesfireapparatus.com or call 269-760-5269 for photos.]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=246 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:16:31 -0400 alande http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=246 http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=240 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:02:06 -0500 PAUSE Training Service http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=240
Currently tankers carrying ethanol fuel may be placarded as 1203, 1987, or as I understand a move is underway by the DOT to assign ethanol based fuels a UN/NA number in the 3300s. You may never know what fuel you are dealing with until you request the bill of lading or MSDS sheet from the driver.

This article was published in The Forum on 02/28/2008 and written by the Associated Press.

Here is the link http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/193184]]>
Currently tankers carrying ethanol fuel may be placarded as 1203, 1987, or as I understand a move is underway by the DOT to assign ethanol based fuels a UN/NA number in the 3300s. You may never know what fuel you are dealing with until you request the bill of lading or MSDS sheet from the driver.

This article was published in The Forum on 02/28/2008 and written by the Associated Press.

Here is the link http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/193184]]> http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=237 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:30:00 -0500 FSUSA http://forums.ndfa.net/showthread.php?tid=237
View Photos and more details @:
http://www.firesafetyusa.com/cart/shop/i...&catid=158

Aksing Price: $19,995.00...willing to deal!]]>
View Photos and more details @:
http://www.firesafetyusa.com/cart/shop/i...&catid=158

Aksing Price: $19,995.00...willing to deal!]]>