Monthly Archives: November 2009

S.T.A.R.T “Survival Training and Rescue Techniques”

Comox Fire Training Center Spring 2010 schedule
Tel: 339-2432 email: firehall@comox.ca
S.T.A.R.T. AWESOME COURSE! (also known as F.A.S.T.)
“Survival Training And Rescue Techniques”
Important training for firefighter survival and “Rapid Intervention
Teams” and one of the best courses you will ever take.
You spend a considerable amount of time training your firefighters to rescue civilians. How
much time do you [...]

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Fire Attack – Live Fire & Evaluation

[ January 16, 2010 to January 17, 2010. February 6, 2010 to February 7, 2010. February 20, 2010 to February 21, 2010. March 27, 2010 to March 28, 2010. April 10, 2010 to April 11, 2010. April 24, 2010 to April 25, 2010. ] “Live Fire Training & Evaluations”
Two-day program
BC Firefighter 1 or 2, Module #8, Cost $450.00 per student.
Five two-day sessions as follows:
January 16/17 (full), February 6/7, February 20/21,
March 27/28, April 10/11 and April 24/25, 2010
This program meets the requirements of BC F.F. Level 1,
Module #8 (or Level 2 for some students)
Comox Spring 2010

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Zone 1 meeting

[ January 12, 2010; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Looking for Department to Host

Link to latest minutes: http://www.bcftoa.com/public/zonemeetings/Zone1_2009_11.doc

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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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Close Call for Firefighters

We must all be aware of self closing doors and fusible links.
Hey,
This evening, a Firefighter was injured at a 3 alarm fire in Hooksett. The Firefighter was treated in Manchester and is now being transported to Boston with 2nd and 3rd degree burn related injuries after a garage door came down and trapped him during [...]

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