Monthly Archives: November 2009

HALON and Other Halocarbons used in Fire-Extinguishing Systems

[ September 18, 2009; 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] HALON and Other Halocarbons used in Fire-Extinguishing Systems

the regulatory situation and ensuring your due diligence

Info Session

Wed Nov 18th, 2009

8:30 am – 12:30 (approx.)

Location : Downtown Vancouver, BC

Environment Canada invites you to attend an information session on the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 (FHR 2003) as well as the BC Ozone-depleting Substances and other Halocarbon Regulation.

The purpose [...]

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OSHA: ‘Serious violations’ at Ore. live fire training

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — OSHA has cited an Oregon fire district for “serious violations” following a live fire training exercise that injured three firefighters.
Jackson County Fire District No. 3 faces a $5,000 fine for the April 25 incident, which charred the turnouts of the three firefighters. They suffered first and second degree burns to their [...]

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21st Century Incident Command Training – Supporting Safe and Effective IC’s in Your Organization

21st Century Incident Command Training-Supporting Safe and Effective ICs in Your Organization
October 25th and 26th at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre, Mississauga, OntarioSeptember, 2009Upcoming Events21st Century Incident Command Training-Supporting Safe and Effective ICs in Your OrganizationPlease be our guest at the Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services two day symposium covering best practices in training [...]

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Zone 2 meeting sept 17th

B.C. FIRE TRAINING OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ZONE 2
NOTICE OF MEETINGSEPTEMBER 17,  2009
A MEETING OF THE B.C.F.T.O.A. ZONE 2 MEMBERS WILL BE HELD ON THE ABOVE DATE. @ 1000 HOURS.
LOCATION:    MISSION FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT -  #1 FIRE HALL        33330 7TH AVENUE, MISSION,  B.C.        CONTACT:    LARRY WATKINSON   604-820-5396                   
AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 17, [...]

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FSI 2 openings in Comox in September

A few spots left for FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2. See below.  FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR 2 This is an IFSAC and ProBoard accredited course with emphasis on program management, lesson development and implementation of instruments for the evaluation of subordinate instructors. This course meets the Level II of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041 standard (2002 [...]

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