Monthly Archives: July 2009

Training LODD in Kilgore Texas

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Trent

The following illustrates just how important it is to ensure that everyone completely safe and following safety procedures during training. There isn’t any reason not to use appropriate safety equipment during high risk training.
KILGORE, Texas — Two firefighters who fell to their deaths from a recently purchased aerial platform had been placed in “a high-risk [...]

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Salt Spring Island Training Weekend

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Trent

Date: 6/3/2009 8:30:43 AM     By: Jamie Holmes
Proudly presented by the
The Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District
and the
Salt Spring Island Volunteer Firefighters Association
July 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th, 2009
Available Justice Institute of BC “JIBC” – Fire and Safety Division Courses:

Air Management (FS103 – 2 Days, July 11th & 12th)
Evaluator Certification Workshop [...]

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Vancouver gets a new Chief

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Trent

City of Vancouver news releaseJuly 8, 2009
New Fire Chief for Vancouver
Vancouver City Manager Penny Ballem today announced the appointment of John McKearney as Vancouver’s new fire chief and general manager of the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services.
“Following a national search, the city is proud to confirm John McKearney is the outstanding candidate,” Ballem said. “John [...]

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Gas Safety for Firefighter’s and First Responder’s Train the Trainer courses open.

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Trent

Check out the http://www.bcftoa.com/gasSafety.html for more info.
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