Interested in improving first responder safety?

Helping first responders see the bad things coming in time to change the outcome.

Go to the ‘Situational Awareness Matters’ website at www.SAMatters.com

The site is by Chief Richard B. Gasaway, PhD, EFO, CFO, MICP and contains some usefull and though provoking content to get use all thinking about safety.  Check it out!

There is also a good newsletter that you can sign up for along with several other social media feeds.


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“LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR COMPANY OFFICERS” – APRIL 18, 2012

FWC & the Township of Langley Present “LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR COMPANY OFFICERS”

Date:  April 18th, 2012.

Location:  Township of Langley

“Leadership Skills for Company Officers” presentation outline

 


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Basic Firefighter – Train-the-Trainer Programs

Basic Train the Trainer – FIRE151

Fire & Safety Division

Transfers or withdrawals from this program require 7 days notice. A $50.00 administrative fee will be levied.

Course Description

The Train the Trainer course for the Basic Fire Fighter Certificate Program is designed to give all necessary courses to fire department training officers throughout the province to accomplish outlined minimum training standards required to run a fire department in a safe manner when dealing with fire operations. The Basic Fire Fighter Certificate Program is based on the minimum fire department applications associated with the National Fire Protection Association 1001 standard.

Download the registration form for FIRE151 and follow the registration instructions.

Course Dates

Click a row to select a date and display additional information, including registration instructions and the Learner Services Fee (LSF); other ancillary fees and taxes may apply. Fees listed below are for Canadian students and permanent residents. International students need to contact the Registration Office, as international fees will apply.

Available Mar 17 2012 – Mar 18 2012 Okanagan
Available Jun 16 2012 – Jun 17 2012 Fort St. John
Available Sep 15 2012 – Sep 16 2012 Smithers, B.C.
Available Oct 20 2012 – Oct 21 2012 Kamloops
Available Nov 3 2012 – Nov 4 2012 Campbell River
Available Nov 17 2012 – Nov 18 2012 Chilliwack

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Thank-you to the Fire Service from Mayor Howie Cyr Re: Captain Dan Boktin’s memorial service

Thank you to fire services (Click link to left)


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LODD Service Jan. 5, 2012: Captain Daniel Botkin – Enderby FD

In support of the family, friends and Enderby Fire Department, hundreds of firefighters and other emergency services workers attended the service for Captain Dan Botkin in Enderby yesterday (Thurs. Jan. 5, 2012), in a moving tribute to a fallen brother firefighter.

 


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