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Aurnhammer, EFO, CFI Fire Chief, Farmington, NM While I have written in the past about the American fire services’ ability to practice the “art of avoidance” or our reluctance to address problems or deal with situations that we do not feel comfortable with, this crisis needs to be acknowledged and addressed and solutions need to be shouted from the highest mountain. While fire fighter arson is certainly not a new problem, the resurgence of incidents that I see reported in the media has caused me to think that our dirty little secret needs to be moved to the forefront of our recruit training efforts to put an end to it. This is nothing more than a cancer growing within some of our organizations, and it must be cut out. I would also like to take credit for the information that follows, but I can’t. I need to thank the Suffolk County (NY) Police Department, the South Carolina Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), and Mr. Tim Huff, who has retired from his position as a Violent Crime Case Analyst at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for the liberal use of their materials. An incident that occurred last year in June had caused me to step back and look at the problem of fire fighter arson again. A Dearborn, Missouri fire fighter was killed in a vehicle accident responding to a fire that another fire fighter has been charged with setting. My hope is that the information contained in this article will help put a stop to fire fighter arson and to keep this fire fighter’s death from being in vain. What I hope to provide is an understanding of the fire fighter arson problem, why some fire fighters commit arson, and the effects that it has on the community and its fire service. I will also touch on the basic profile of a fire fighter arsonist, our responsibilities in preventing the practice, and what actions to take when a problem is suspected. Why Fire Fighters Commit Arson A number of reasons have presented themselves from those who have been arrested for this crime and were willing to share their motivations. The fire fighter arsonist The following article by Chief Thomas Aurnhammer touches on a subject that is offensive, but real. The fact is that there have been fires started by fire fighters in Michigan. When this happens, the reputation of the entire fire service is damaged – for a long time. I believe that it is our responsibility to do everything we can to uphold the standards the public expects of us. Please, read the article carefully. If you become aware that this problem exists, please have the courage to do the right thing. Capt. Mark A. Dougovito State Fire Marshal (continued on page three) Capt. Mark A. Dougovito could be someone looking for recognition or who likes to play the role of the hero. It could be their drive to be a reporting party or first on the scene of a fire. Perhaps it is the person who wants to make the most runs, or one who thinks fire setting is the cure to overall boredom within a department without much run volume. It is also practiced by persons with a psychiatric problem that may be compelling a fascination with fire, or perhaps others that have low self- esteem or self-confidence. Some have also noted the social need of wanting to be accepted by others, or wanting to belong to or be identified with a significant group. Praise and being recognized by peers also comes into play. It has also been noted that the motivation is usually not intended to be harmful. The excitement of fire fighting combined with a maturity level that does not realize the harmful effects or the severity of the crime being committed may also be another factor.
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Addressing the Fire Fighter Arson ProblemAddressing the Fire Fighter Arson ProblemAddressing the Fire Fighter Arson ProblemAddressing the Fire Fighter Arson ProblemAddressing the Fire Fighter Arson Problem
Reprinted from the March, 2002,issue of The Voice, a publication ofthe International Society of Fire Service Instructors
By Thomas W. Aurnhammer, EFO, CFIFire Chief, Farmington, NM
While I have written in the pastabout the American fire services’ability to practice the “art ofavoidance” or our reluctance toaddress problems or deal withsituations that we do not feelcomfortable with, this crisis needs tobe acknowledged and addressed andsolutions need to be shouted fromthe highest mountain. While fire fighter arson is certainlynot a new problem, the resurgence ofincidents that I see reported in themedia has caused me to think thatour dirty little secret needs to bemoved to the forefront of our recruittraining efforts to put an end to it.This is nothing more than a cancergrowing within some of ourorganizations, and it must be cut out. I would also like to take credit forthe information that follows, but Ican’t. I need to thank the SuffolkCounty (NY) Police Department, theSouth Carolina Chapter of theInternational Association of ArsonInvestigators (IAAI), and Mr. TimHuff, who has retired from hisposition as a Violent Crime CaseAnalyst at the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, for the liberal use oftheir materials. An incident that occurred last yearin June had caused me to step backand look at the problem of fire fighterarson again. A Dearborn, Missourifire fighter was killed in a vehicleaccident responding to a fire thatanother fire fighter has been chargedwith setting. My hope is that theinformation contained in this articlewill help put a stop to fire fighterarson and to keep this fire fighter’sdeath from being in vain. What I hope to provide is anunderstanding of the fire fighter arsonproblem, why some fire fighterscommit arson, and the effects that ithas on the community and its fireservice. I will also touch on the basicprofile of a fire fighter arsonist, ourresponsibilities in preventing thepractice, and what actions to takewhen a problem is suspected.Why Fire Fighters Commit Arson A number of reasons havepresented themselves from thosewho have been arrested for this crimeand were willing to share theirmotivations. The fire fighter arsonist
The following article by Chief Thomas Aurnhammer touches on asubject that is offensive, but real. The fact is that there have beenfires started by fire fighters in Michigan. When this happens, thereputation of the entire fire service is damaged – for a long time. Ibelieve that it is our responsibility to do everything we can to upholdthe standards the public expects of us. Please, read the articlecarefully. If you become aware that this problem exists, please havethe courage to do the right thing.
Capt. Mark A. DougovitoState Fire Marshal
(continued on page three)
Capt. Mark A. Dougovito
could be someone looking forrecognition or who likes to play therole of the hero. It could be their driveto be a reporting party or first on thescene of a fire. Perhaps it is theperson who wants to make the mostruns, or one who thinks fire setting isthe cure to overall boredomwithin a department without muchrun volume. It is also practiced by personswith a psychiatric problem that maybe compelling a fascination with fire,or perhaps others that have low self-esteem or self-confidence. Some havealso noted the social need of wantingto be accepted by others, or wantingto belong to or be identified with asignificant group. Praise and beingrecognized by peers also comes intoplay. It has also been noted that themotivation is usually not intended tobe harmful. The excitement of firefighting combined with a maturitylevel that does not realize the harmfuleffects or the severity of the crimebeing committed may also be anotherfactor.
2 Michigan Fire TIES — May 2002
Fire Deaths
20 Fire Deaths Reported in March 200220 Fire Deaths Reported in March 200220 Fire Deaths Reported in March 200220 Fire Deaths Reported in March 200220 Fire Deaths Reported in March 2002SmokeSmokeSmokeSmokeSmoke SmokeSmokeSmokeSmokeSmoke
Date ofDate ofDate ofDate ofDate of RespondingRespondingRespondingRespondingResponding Cause ofCause ofCause ofCause ofCause of DetectorDetectorDetectorDetectorDetector DetectorDetectorDetectorDetectorDetectorNameNameNameNameName Age SexAge SexAge SexAge SexAge Sex Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Cause of FireCause of FireCause of FireCause of FireCause of Fire Fire Dept Fire Dept Fire Dept Fire Dept Fire Dept Death Death Death Death Death PresentPresentPresentPresentPresent OperationalOperationalOperationalOperationalOperational
Dubiak, G. 4 7 M 1/14/02 undetermined Howell/4706 smoke inhalation no
James, J. 3 8 F 1/24/02 accidental Burton/2521 smoke inhalation yes yes
McCain, D. 2 4 M 1/26/02 undetermined Detroit/8207 burns no
Jones, R. 7 8 F 2/1/02 accidental Detroit/8207 burns no
Davis, D. 7 M 2/7/02 accidental Detroit/8207 burns no
Welch, T. 4 4 M 2/10/02 undetermined Attica/4403 smoke inhalation no
Jones, D. 2 M 2/13/02 accidental Detroit/8207 smoke inhalation no
Jordan, A. 1 8 M 3/2/02 undetermined Detroit/8207 unknown unknown n/a
Wedley, J. 4 8 F 3/3/02 accidental Lansing/3304 smoke inhalation no
Holtcamp, R. 3 7 M 3/9/02 accidental T.C./2804 asphyxiation yes yes
Scheffler, J. 2 M 3/9/02 undetermined LMR/5812 smoke inhalation unknown n/a
Swisher, L. 4 1 M 3/9/02 undetermined Ann Arbor/8101 exposure no n/a
Curry, D. 6 9 M 3/10/02 undetermined Ecorse/8210 smoke inhalation unknown n/a
Schery, B. 5 9 M 3/11/02 accidental Detroit/8207 smoke inhalation unknown n/a
Sharp, L. 7 4 F 3/11/02 undetermined Detroit/8207 smoke inhalation no
Trepczyk, A. 3 3 M 3/15/02 accidental Autrain Twp/0206 asphyxiation yes unknownTrepczyk, C. 3 M 3/15/02
Feddersen, R. 3 1 M 3/17/02 accidental Ferndale/6318 smoke inhalation yes yes
Thompson, M. 1 M 3/17/02 undetermined Detroit/8207 burns no
Dorris, C. 3 8 F 3/27/02 unknown Eastpointe/5006 smoke inhalation yes unknown
Send fire death information to Collene Shaner at [email protected] or by fax to 517.322.2908
Fire Deaths - Three Year Comparison2000/2001/2002
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2000 - 166 20 17 12 21 9 6 6 10 13 19 7 26
2001 - 144 16 30 19 5 11 6 3 7 8 11 7 21
2002 - 14 13 7 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Fire Fact of the MonthThe leading area of origin for home fires resultingin death is the living room, family room, or denarea. During 1994-1998, almost 1,100 people peryear were killed by fires that started in this area.
Source: NFPA
3Michigan Fire TIES — May 2002
Fire Fighter Arson
Effects of Fire Fighter Arson The effects on a communitysubjected to fire fighter arson areclear. They include the possibilityof injuries or loss of life to thecitizens; the property and financialloss due to fire; and the increasedinsurance premiums that we paywhen arson occurs. It can alsodestroy the community’s trust of itsfire department. Look at what can happen to thefire department. Problems hereinclude injuries and loss of life to firefighters, apparatus accidents, the costof fire suppression, damagedequipment, and negative publicityand possible liability. What will theeffect be on fundraising? Thepublic’s reaction may also cause“knee-jerk” legislation that couldseriously impact the fire service. Thetrust of our communities issomething that we need to preserve. What about the person or personswho commit these heinous acts?One would think that the embarrass-ment to their families and the factthat they will be held accountable fortheir actions would make fire fighterarson unattractive. The fire fighterarsonist will be arrested, convicted,sentenced and be removed from thefire department. The loss of self-esteem and belonging will be replacedby thoughts of financial losses thatinclude fines, restitution, and loss ofemployment upon imprisonment.That criminal record will follow thesepeople for the rest of their lives andcause the loss of rights that law-abiding citizens enjoy.Basic Profile of the Fire FighterArsonist The South Carolina Chapter of theIAAI’s Fire Fighter Arson Aware-ness Program provides the followingprofile of fire fighter arsonists. Theyare predominantly volunteer firefighters, although career fire fightershave also been involved in perpetrat-ing this crime. They are mostlywhite males, 17 to 26 years old, whomay be the highly trained andmotivated type that always seems tobe in the right place at the right time.They could be working in low payingjobs with low recognition and esteem
and have joined the department forgratitude. They may also have over-active fascination with the fireservice. Some less obvious factors includean unstable home environment as achild, ineffective relationships withparents, and average/poor academicrecords. They may also haveineffective relationships with theirspouse (if married), be going throughsome unusual personal stress, andusing alcohol to release inhibitionswhen setting fires. Some additional traits include thefact that fire fighters who commitarson frequently associate with otherfire fighters who have a similar desireto be a hero or have a fascinationwith fire, and that the majority of firedepartments that have experiencedthis problem recently are mostlyrural with normally low call volumes.A sudden increase in the number ofsmall fires, false alarms, bombthreats, or similar responses shouldalert the department to a possibleproblem. The increase in the severityof fires is also a warning sign.Fire Service Responsibilities inPreventing Fire Fighter Arson This dirty secret needs to see thelight of day and we are the only oneswho can illuminate it. Training forrecruits and new members needs toinclude a block of instruction on firefighter arson that includes theconsequences of becoming involvedin this activity. The completeinvestigation of the origin and causeof all fires will also assist inidentifying the problem. Prior to allowing someone to jointhe department, we should beconducting background checks. Thisshould include criminal history,driving record, employment history,references, school records, medicalrecords, credit records, a check withprevious fire departments theindividual has been associating withand, if possible, psychologicalscreening. While some departmentsmay not be allowed access to all ofthis information, some effort shouldbe made to check out potentialmembers. Efforts should also be made to
monitor the activities of departmentmembers. The simple solution tothis is to maintain adequate recordsthat include attendance at incidents,training, fire incident reports, and fireinvestigation reports.Actions to Take When a Problemis Suspected Immediately notify the chief ofthe fire department involved, but ifthis is not possible because the chiefmay be a suspect or for otherreasons, you may want to confide inanother fire service or law enforce-ment official that you know andtrust. Another avenue would be acall to your local “Crime Stoppers”Program. If you suspect a fire fighter offiresetting, but do not have specificproof, the chief or other officer maybe able to confront the suspect withsuspicions. You may also want toobserve if there are any changes inthe trends that aroused yoursuspicions. If you do not feelcomfortable confronting theindividual, or if there is hard evidenceof arson, notify your local lawenforcement agency immediately. Fire fighter arson is a cancer thatcan be cured. Taking action againstthis problem is the only practicalway to reveal illegal conduct or majorabuses of public authority andrepresents the highest form ofloyalty to the fire service and itsmission. Remember that in thisvenue, practicing the “art ofavoidance” only gives victory tocriminal action and improperconduct.
(Thomas Arunhammer is Chiefof the Farmington (NM) FireDepartment. A 26-year fireservice veteran, he is a memberof the adjunct faculty at the NewMexico Fire Fighters TrainingAcademy and the National FireAcademy. Tom holds anassociate degree in fire protec-tion and is a graduate of theNational Fire Academy’sExecutive Fire Officer Program.He is also a licensed emergencymedical technician, a certifiedfire investigator, and serves onthe board of the National FireAcademy Alumni Association.)
Remember that in thisvenue, practicing the“art of avoidance” onlygives victory to criminalaction and improperconduct.
(continued from page one)
What I hope to provide isan understanding of thefire fighter arsonproblem, why some firefighters commit arson,and the effects that ithas on the communityand its fire service.
4 Michigan Fire TIES — May 2002
NFIRS/Statistics
If you have any questions, please contact the Fire Reporting andAnalysis Unit, Mary Nemeth, [email protected]: 517.322.1939 FAX: 517.322.2908
Michigan Fire Service Directoryis located at www.mspfmd.org.
To submit changes to the directory,please contact Mary Nemeth at
2000 Michigan Fire Clock*2000 Michigan Fire Clock*2000 Michigan Fire Clock*2000 Michigan Fire Clock*2000 Michigan Fire Clock*
One fire department responseevery
1 minute, 56 seconds
One actual fire every13 minutes, 37 seconds
One structure fire every33 minutes, 14 seconds
One mobile property fireevery
48 minutes, 59 seconds
One intentional or causeunder investigation fire
every55 minutes, 31 seconds
One outside fire every 44 minutes, 43 seconds
* statistics based on fireincident reports submitted by863 of Michigan’s 1,077 fire
departments (80%)
5Michigan Fire TIES — May 2002
Public Education
Most people take for grantedfilling up their vehicles at gasstations. Little attention is paid tothe warning signs posted at eachpump. Each and every gasstation in Michigan is regulatedunder Public Act 207, for properoperation and compliance withthe laws governing them. It isalso the responsibility of theperson pumping the fuel tounderstand the rules as they areposted. Self-serve gas stationshave been in existence for quitesome time. When the old servicestation provided an employee topump your gas, check your oil,and clean your windows, youwere paying extra in the gas price
Fire SafFire SafFire SafFire SafFire Safeeeeety Rty Rty Rty Rty Reminder - Self-Sereminder - Self-Sereminder - Self-Sereminder - Self-Sereminder - Self-Servvvvve Gas Stationse Gas Stationse Gas Stationse Gas Stationse Gas StationsBy Timothy J. Bosman, Fire Marshal, Riverview Fire Department
for this service. By allowing you,the consumer, to pump your owngas, prices could be lowered. Butwith this, certain laws wereneeded to keep the operationssafe. The following are rules thatgovern self-serve stations, bywhich both the owner operatorsand the consumer (you) arerequired to abide by:
1. Vehicle must be turned offwhile pumping gas.
2. No smoking at the pumpislands.
3. Use of cell phones whilepumping gas is prohibited.
4. You must stay outside yourvehicle while pumping gas.
5. Only approved portablecontainers can be used. Redfor gasoline, yellow for diesel,and blue for kerosene.
Self -serve gas stations areunder strict regulations, but you,as the consumer, should be awarethat any of the items above arenot just the station owner’sresponsibility, but yours also.Both you and the owner/operatorcan be fined for failure to comply. These rules were set in place toprovide a safe atmosphere whenfueling. Please help keep ourcommunity safe.
Editor’s Note: The following article was written as a reminder to the general public regarding the rulesand regulations affecting self-serve fueling operations at our state’s gas stations. We felt it was worthprinting in Fire TIES, because we would like it to also serve as a reminder for local fire departments.Paying close attention to what is happening at your self-serve stations, and taking action against thosewho ignore the safety rules, can ward off a very serious explosion hazard and help to keep yourcommunities safe.
Little attention is paidto the warning signsposted at each pump.
The Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality (MDEQ),Storage Tank Division (STD),would like to remind everyonethat as of April 1, 2002, allLiquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG),cylinders in size from 4 lbs. to 40lbs., are required to have anOverfill Protection Device (OPD).Any tank not equipped with anOPD cannot be legally filled inMichigan after this date. Thiswould include most standard 20lb. gas grill cylinders. The onlyexceptions to this requirement arecylinders used exclusively forindustrial truck service (includingforklift trucks), and cylindersidentified and used for industrialwelding and cutting gases. The requirement for an OPD tobe on these size cylinders is in the
LPG CylinderLPG CylinderLPG CylinderLPG CylinderLPG Cylinders and Ovs and Ovs and Ovs and Ovs and Overererererfffffill Preill Preill Preill Preill Prevvvvvention Deention Deention Deention Deention DevicesvicesvicesvicesvicesNational Fire Protection Associa-tion (NFPA) Pamphlet 58,Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code,1998 Edition, and has been ineffect since September 30, 1998.Any tank manufactured after thisdate is required to have thisdevice already installed by themanufacturer. The OPD equippedtanks are easily recognized bytheir triangle-shaped (three-pronged) valve handle design,compared with the round valvehandle design on the oldercylinders without an OPD. Also,the letters “OPD” should bestamped directly on the valvebody. The MDEQ-STD adoptedby reference this pamphlet in itsMichigan Liquefied PetroleumGas (LPG) Rules, 2000 AACS R29.4001 et seq., and is the
authority having jurisdiction overthese tanks. Cylinders made prior toSeptember 30, 1998, and withoutan OPD will need to be eitherrefurbished with an approvedOPD valve, or recycled. For a listof distributors or marketers inyour area who may be able torefurbish or recycle these out-of-date cylinders, please go to theMichigan Propane GasAssociation’s web site atwww.mipga.org and click underMEMBERS. Not all membersmay be able to accept thesecylinders, so you may want to callahead. For further information,please contact the MDEQ-STD,at 517.373.8168.
Cylinders made priorto September 30,1998, and without anOPD will need to beeither refurbished withan approved OPD valve,or recycled.
6 Michigan Fire TIES — May 2002
Arson Awareness
The International Associationof Arson Investigators, in con-junction with the National ArsonPrevention Initiative, adopted“Arson Is Not A VictimlessCrime” as the theme for ArsonAwareness Week. Often thearson “victim” is also the per-petrator and the real victims maybe overlooked. Those victimsmay be owners, employees,students, and occupants of publicor private buildings that areintentionally burned. The impactwill vary depending on the natureof the crime. The American BarAssociation prepared an excellentoverview of crime victim’s rightsas they pertain to arson andsuggested program responses.Michigan has provided extensiveCrime Victim Services since themid-1980’s. Michigan’s Crime Victim Ser-vices Commission oversees awide range of services and fund-ing for victims of crime. TheCommission promotes servicesand supports that enhance thehealth, safety, dignity and rightsof victims of crime throughoutMichigan. The commission isappointed by the Governor andcomposed of a practicing attor-ney, a county prosecutor, a lawenforcement officer, a member ofthe medical profession and acommunity-based victim advo-cate. The commission investi-gates and determines claims forcrime victim compensation andmonitors, evaluates and coordi-nates state and local victim assis-tance programs. The CriminalAssessment Act authorizescourts to order and collect finan-cial assessments from criminaldefendants to support these state
Victims of ArsonVictims of ArsonVictims of ArsonVictims of ArsonVictims of ArsonBy Karen E. Towne, Michigan State Police, Fire Marshal Division Leslie O’Reilly, Crime Victims Services Commission
and local programs. The crime victim compensa-tion program provides limitedfinancial assistance to innocentpersons who receive bodily injuryfrom the commission of a crimeand who incur un-reimbursablefinancial losses as a result of theinjury. Victim compensation isawarded as a last resort andpublicly or privately sponsoredinsurance and court orderedrestitution must be paid first. Inaddition, victim compensation isonly awarded when the lossesrepresent a financial hardship forthe victim. The program may awardfinancial assistance to crime vic-tims for the un-reimbursable costsof medical expenses, counseling,loss of earnings or support, andburial assistance to survivors.Loss of support may be paid tosurvivors upon the death of avictim of homicide if the victimwas their primary source ofsupport. The following items arenot covered: property loss ordamage; pain and suffering; crimescene clean up; relocation costs,living expenses or other costs. There are limits on the amountsthat can be paid. Applications forcrime victim compensation areavailable from the Commission,from your county prosecutor, andfrom many victim serviceorganizations and providersthroughout the state. Programeligibility requires that the victimnot be responsible for the crime oran accomplice, that the victim didnot contribute to the injury bydoing something dangerous orillegal to cause the injury tohappen, and that the victimcooperate with the reasonable
requests of law enforcement andprosecution. It is not required thatthere be an arrest or prosecutionof the person responsible forcommitting the crime; however,the victim is expected to reason-ably assist with the investigationand any subsequent criminal caseproceedings. The Crime Victims Rights Actcreated comprehensive rights ofnotification and participation in allstages of the criminal justiceprocess for felony crime victims inMichigan. In 1988, the law wasamended to include the victims ofserious misdemeanors andjuvenile offenses. The lawrequires criminal justice agenciesto include crime victims within theformal conduct of investigative,judicial, sentencing and postsentencing proceedings. Thecounty prosecuting attorneyprovides a substantial amount ofcase management and advocacywork. The Commission recentlyintroduced the Michigan CrimeVictim Notification Network(MCVNN) 800.770.7657, a free,confidential service providinginformation and notification tovictims of crimes. While prosecution of theperpetrators of criminal acts is ourgoal, it is also important that weprovide support to the victims ofcrimes by offering services andprograms to assist in the recoveryprocess.
comprehensive rightsof notification andparticipation in all
stages of the criminaljustice process for
felony crime victims inMichigan.
7Michigan Fire TIES — May 2002
Fire Investigation Training
Modular and Mobile Home Fire Investigation SchoolModular and Mobile Home Fire Investigation SchoolModular and Mobile Home Fire Investigation SchoolModular and Mobile Home Fire Investigation SchoolModular and Mobile Home Fire Investigation School
Sponsored by the Michigan Arson Prevention Committee
DATE: June 4-7, 2002LOCATION: Kettunen 4-H Center, Tustin, MichiganCOST: $ 325 ( includes registration, meals and lodging)
In a continuing effort to provide quality training for individuals involved in fire investigation, the Michigan Arson PreventionCommittee is sponsoring a Modular and Mobile Home Fire Investigation School. This school is designed to educate insurance,fire and law enforcement personnel who investigate modular and mobile home fires. The school curriculum will consist of classesin: building construction, fire dynamics, origin and cause investigation, legal aspects of fire investigation, case preparation andlive burn exercises. Mobile homes will be set on fire, extinguished and then examined by the students, allowing them to observefirst hand the burn characteristics distinctive to this type of structure.
Class size will be limited to a maximum of 35 students. In addition, enrollment will be restricted to insurance, fire and lawenforcement personnel who have the responsibility of investigating modular and mobile home fires. Insurance industry applicantsmust be involved in investigating claims or conducting fraud investigations. Fire service and law enforcement applicants musthave attended the Michigan State Police, Fire Marshal Division, Basic Fire Investigation School or its equivalent.
Students selected to attend will be required to post a $100 deposit to secure a position in the school. Deposits will not berefunded for cancellation after May 20, 2002. If you have further questions, call James LaBuhn at (586) 228-9486. To apply, forwardthis application to:
Michigan Arson Prevention CommitteeC/O James LaBuhn
P.O. Box 86Detroit, MI. 48231-0086
8 Michigan Fire TIES — May 2002
Emergency Management
National Threat Advisory SystemNational Threat Advisory SystemNational Threat Advisory SystemNational Threat Advisory SystemNational Threat Advisory System
The Homeland SecurityAdvisory System was recentlyannounced by U.S. HomelandSecurity Director, Governor TomRidge. It is intended to enhancethe national homeland securityand emergency managementsystem in coordination with stateand local governments. The Michigan State PoliceEmergency Management
Division is working with theMichigan Homeland SecurityTask Force recently organized byGovernor John Engler to reviewthe new advisory system. TheTask Force will evaluate andamend the federal advisorysystem to include more specificinformation and guidance foremergency managementcoordinators, public, private,
police and fire organizations andMichigan’s citizens. The Advisory System isexplained below. Additionalinformation may be obtained onthe White House web site atwww.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/03/20020312-1.
Low Condition - GreenLow risk of terrorist attacks. The following protective measures may be applied:* Refining and exercising preplanned protective measures* Ensuring personnel receive training on HSAS, departmental, or agency-specified protective measures* Regularly assessing facilities for vulnerabilities and taking measures to reduce them
Guarded Condition - BlueGeneral risk of terrorist attack. In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, the followingmay be applied:* Checking communications with designated emergency response or command locations* Reviewing and updating emergency response procedures* Providing the public with necessary information
Elevated Condition - YellowSignificant risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, thefollowing may be applied:* Increasing surveillance of critical locations* Coordinating emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions* Assessing further refinement of protective measures within the context of the current threat information* Implementing, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans
High Condition - OrangeHigh risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, the following maybe applied:* Coordinating necessary security efforts with armed forces or law enforcement agencies* Taking additional precaution at public events* Preparing to work at an alternate site or with a dispersed workforce* Restricting access to essential personnel only
Severe Condition - RedSevere risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined protective measures, the followingmay be applied:* Assigning emergency response personnel and pre-positioning specially trained teams* Monitoring, redirecting and constraining transportation systems* Closing public and government facilities* Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs
It is intended toenhance the
national homelandsecurity and
emergency manage-ment system in
coordination withstate and local
governments.
9Michigan Fire TIES — May 2002
Wildland Fire Operations
Reprinted from the January 2002 issue of Hazard ID, a publication of the NationalInstitute for Occupational Safety and Health
Fire Fighters Exposed to Electrical Hazards During WildlandFire Fighters Exposed to Electrical Hazards During WildlandFire Fighters Exposed to Electrical Hazards During WildlandFire Fighters Exposed to Electrical Hazards During WildlandFire Fighters Exposed to Electrical Hazards During WildlandFire OperationsFire OperationsFire OperationsFire OperationsFire Operations
Among the various hazards firefighters face are electrical hazardsduring wildland fire suppressionactivities. The National Fire Pro-tection Association (NFPA)reports that 10 fire fighters diedfrom contact with electricity dur-ing wildland fires between 1980and 1999 (this figure does notinclude lightning strikes). As partof the National Institute forOccupational Safety and Health(NIOSH) Fire Fighter FatalityInvestigation and Preventionprogram, NIOSH investigated twoseparate incidents in 1999 inwhich fire fighters died or wereseriously injured from exposuresto electricity while fightingwildland fires. Fire fighters performing fire-ground operations near downedpower lines may be exposed toelectric shock hazards throughthe following means:* Electrical currents that flowthrough the ground and extendseveral feet (ground gradient)* Contact with downed powerlines that are still energized* Overhead power lines that fallonto and energize conductiveequipment and materials locatedon the fireground* Smoke that becomes chargedand conducts electrical current* Solid-stream water applicationson or around energized, downedpower lines or equipmentCase Study #1 On June 23, 1999, a 20-year oldmale volunteer fire fighter waselectrocuted while fighting agrass fire. The volunteer firefighter was one of a crew dis-patched to a grass fire where apower line was reported to be
down. The volunteer fire fighterarrived and immediately helpedthe deputy chief and a fire fighter/paramedic extinguish the fire onthe east flank. The volunteer firefighter then walked toward asmoldering pile of brush near thedowned power line. As he pulleda charged, 1-inch line over theuneven terrain, he apparentlytripped and fell onto the 6,700volt, downed power line. Otherfire fighters on the fire gourndused a nonconductive tool to pullthe line from under the victim. Hewas moved to the street, receivedcardio-pulmonary resuscitation(CPR), and was then taken to alocal hospital, where he waspronounced dead.Case Study #2
On October 4, 1999, a 20-year-old male volunteer fire fighter waselectrocuted and two other firefighters were injured when theycontacted an energized electricfence while fighting a grass fire.Central Dispatch notified the firedepartment of a fire that wasstarted when a downed powerline ignited the surroundinggrass. The chief arrived first,followed by Engine 1 and two firefighters. The chief indicated toCentral Dispatch and to theresponding fire fighters that theelectric fence bordering the areawas energized by the downedpower line. The driver of Engine 1and the three fire fighters crawledunderneath the bottom wire of theelectric fence. They positionedthemselves approximately 50 feetfrom the downed power line andattacked the primary fire. Afterthe fire was extinguished, thethree fire fighters crawled under
the fence a second time. The twosurviving fire fighters do notremember the injury event. How-ever, it is believed that when oneof the survivors was crawling onher back under the electric fence,a hook from her bunker coatmight have contacted the bottomwire of the fence. It is believedthat the other two fire fighterswere shocked while trying to helpthe fire fighter who was still ener-gized. All three were removedfrom the energized area, and basicfirst aid procedures wereadministered until the ambulancearrived. One of the injured wastransported by helicopter to anarea hospital, and another wastransported by ambulance to thelocal hospital and later to the burnunit of an area hospital. The thirdfire fighter was pronounced deadon arrival at a local hospital.Recommendations for Preven-tion To minimize the risk of electro-cution, electrical shock, andelectricity-related burns whilefighting wildland fires, NIOSHrecommends that fire departmentsand fire fighters take the followingprecautions:Fire departments should do thefollowing:* Keep fire fighters a minimumdistance away from downedpower lines until the line is de-energized. This minimumdistance should equal the spanbetween two poles.* Ensure that the IncidentCommander conveys strategicdecisions related to power linelocation to all suppression crewson the fireground and continuallyreevaluates fire conditions.
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The National Fire Pro-tection Association(NFPA) reports that10 fire fighters diedfrom contact withelectricity during wild-land fires between1980 and 1999...
10 Michigan Fire TIES — May 2002
Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
Council MembersCouncil MembersCouncil MembersCouncil MembersCouncil Members
Michael J. Burke, ChairmanMichigan State FiremensAssociationPhone 810.678.2295Fax [email protected]
Kenneth W. Eagle, Vice ChairMichigan Association of FireChiefsPhone 906.632.2226Fax [email protected]
Gerald B. AlwardMichigan Association of FireChiefsPhone 810.781.6161Fax 810.781.7055
William D. AndersonMetropolitan Club of AmericaPhone 248.546.4086Fax [email protected]
Terrence H. ChesneyMichigan Professional FireFighters UnionPhone 734.454.1720Fax [email protected]
Mark A. Dougovito, CaptainState Fire MarshalPhone 517.322.5454Fax [email protected]
Thad N. TaylorMichigan Municipal League andMichigan Townships AssociationPhone 517.356.3371Fax [email protected]
www.mfftc.org
Director of TrainingGregory KirtPhone 517.322.5444Fax [email protected]
Region supervisors toll-freenumbers are listed on theback page of Fire TIES.
The Asbestos National Emis-sion Standards for Hazardous AirPollutants (NESHAP), 40 CFR,Part 61, Subpart M, regulatesrenovations including asbestosremoval and demolition activitiesat commercial/industrial facilities.Under NESHAP, all owners/operators are fully liable forcompliance. Intentional burningfor fire training is regulated bythese state and federal standards.City and township governmentsare covered under these
The Michigan Fire FightersTraining Council (MFFTC) hasscheduled regional retests atAlpena, Gwinn, Lansing andSwartz Creek. Individuals whoneed to retake the written and/orpractical stage of a 3rd Edition FireFighter I, II, or I & II exam mayapply. No challenge applicantswill be accepted. Each MFFTC Region Supervi-sor will be registering testcandidates for the test(s) in theirrespective region. To schedule aretest, applicants must submit awritten request and a copy oftheir “Notification of Fire FighterExamination Results.” (Note:Applicants must include theirmailing address, phone number,fire department name and FDIDnumber). Pre-service students may applyto retest if the original RegionalTraining Center assumesresponsibility and liability for thepre-service student while re-testing. This must be in writingon RTC letterhead and accom-pany the written request andcopy of Examination Results. The MFFTC implemented the
MFFTMFFTMFFTMFFTMFFTC RC RC RC RC Regional Regional Regional Regional Regional Re-te-te-te-te-tests Scheduledests Scheduledests Scheduledests Scheduledests Scheduled33333rdrdrdrdrd Edition FF-I, II and I & II Edition FF-I, II and I & II Edition FF-I, II and I & II Edition FF-I, II and I & II Edition FF-I, II and I & II
International Fire Service TrainingAssociation (IFSTA) Essentials ofFire Fighting, 4th Edition curricu-lum on October 1, 2001. Imple-mentation of the new curriculumnecessitated changes in thewritten and practical examinations. These Region retests werescheduled to accommodate firefighters who need to retest thewritten and/or practical portions of3rd Edition test. An individual who has failed aFF I, II or I & II written and/orpractical examination based on theEssentials of Fire Fighting 3rd
Edition, must reretest in a 3rd
Edition exam. A 3rd Edition re-testcandidate cannot retest at a 4th
Edition curriculum test site. This will be the last opportunityto retest for the 3rd Edition FireFighter I, II or I & II exam. All requests received less than(6) six weeks prior to the test datewill be returned. Applications willbe handled on a first come, firstserved basis, so please applyearly. All applicants will benotified in writing whether or notthey are scheduled for a test.
3rd EDITION Regional Re-Test Schedule:
Saturday, June 8, 2002, 8:00 AMAlpena Air National Guard Base, Alpena, MIApply to: Lorraine Schwarz - Region 1 Super.Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council1504 W. Washington St., Suite AMarquette, MI 49855Questions: 888-879-6459
Saturday, June 15, 2002, 8:00 AMForsyth Township FD, Gwinn, MIApply to: Lorraine Schwarz - Region 1 Super.Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council1504 W. Washington St., Suite AMarquette, MI 49855Questions: 888-879-6459
Saturday, June 22, 2002, 8:00 AMLansing FD Training Center, Lansing, MIApply to: Gary Crum - Region 2 Super.Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council588 3 Mile Road NWGrand Rapids, MI 49544Questions: 877-475-0844
Saturday, June 29, 2002, 8:00 AMSwartz Creek Area FD, Swartz Creek, MIApply to: Deward Beeler - Region 3 Super.Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council411B E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607Questions: 888-879-6458
Training Burns in Acquired StructuresTraining Burns in Acquired StructuresTraining Burns in Acquired StructuresTraining Burns in Acquired StructuresTraining Burns in Acquired StructuresBy Joel Asher, Department of Environmental Quality
regulations and are liable for anyviolations. Generally, privatelyowned, residential structures (4 orless dwelling units) are exemptfrom the above regulation exceptif these structures are to beintentionally burned, then theyare regulated by the AsbestosNESHAP, as is any other type ofbuilding intentionally burned. Prior to beginning the burn,NESHAP requires:* A thorough survey to deter-mine the presence of asbestos. It
is recommended that this surveybe done by a person trained inrecognizing potential asbestos-containing material. Sampleanalysis must be performed todetermine the presence ofasbestos.* All asbestos-containingmaterials must be removed anddisposed of in accordance withNESHAP.* A ‘Notification of Intent toRenovate/Demolish’ form mustbe submitted to the Department
If you havequestionspertaining to theprograms andservices providedby the MichiganFire FightersTraining Councilthat you wouldlike addressed inthis column, please contact yourMFFTC Region Supervisor listedon the back page of Fire TIES. Ifyou have a question, no doubtthere are many others whoprobably have the same question.We look forward to hearing fromyou! NOTE: Previous Issues &Answers columns are posted atwww.mfftc.org.
By Gary Crum, Region 2Supervisor
Scheduling Training Videosand Recording TestingSessions
Q. I am the training officer for mydepartment and would like toborrow some videos from theMFFTC for our in-house training.Can I do this?A. Yes. However, priority will begiven to requests for videos usedwith MFFTC registered courses.Other video requests are restrictedto MFFTC registered FireDepartment Training Officers andCertified instructors. If you are theFire Department Training Officerand are not registered as such withMFFTC, you should fill out theFire Department Training Officerapplication form FMD-241. (Youcan download this form from theMFFTC web site at MFFTC.org).Once we process this completedform in Lansing, you will be givenlibrary privileges. To schedule a video other thanfor use with a registered course,the Fire Department TrainingOfficer or MFFTC instructor must
submit a FMD-104 VideoSchedule form (you can down-load this form off the MFFTCweb site at mfftc.org) and awritten request, on departmentletterhead, indicating thepurpose for the request sixweeks before the use date.Because of the volume of re-quests for videos, telephone orwalk-in requests cannot beaccepted. The video will be shipped viaUnited Parcel Service (UPS) fivedays prior to the designated usedate. Videos must be returnedUPS so they are received in theMFFTC Lansing office on orbefore the seventh day followingthe scheduled use date. If youdo not have ready access to aUPS facility, the United StatesPostal Service (USPS) may beused. There are certain criteriathat must be followed whenreturning the video via USPS(Refer to our web site underFAQ’s, August 2001 articles fromFireTIES for complete details).
Q. Some of our members areabout to take the state fire fighterexam. Our local television stationwould like to film it for filefootage. Can they do this?A. No. We have clear restric-tions that are imposed to providea professional atmosphereconducive to testing and toinsure test candidates the bestopportunity for success. Only
authorized personnel consistingof test candidates, test teammembers and Proctor(s) areallowed into the test site, unlessthe Region Supervisor gives priorapproval. Our policy states that no onemay photograph, videotape orrecord any part of an exam, unlessthe Region Supervisor gives priorapproval. As a general rule, thiswill not be granted to insureminimal distractions for the testcandidate. We should note thatthis policy applies to anyone whodesires to photograph any part ofthe exam, and not necessarily justthe news media.
of Environmental Quality at least10 working days prior to beginningthe burn. Other projects involvingrenovation/demolition may beregulated by NESHAP. Forquestions or to obtain a copy ofthese regulations and other
pertinent documents, informationcan be found on the internet athttp://www.michigan.gov/deq/1,1607,7-135-3310_4106-11856—,00.html. Specific questions regardingasbestos and training burnssouth of Houghton Lake can be
directed to Robert Christmas at517.335.4639. Questions abouttraining burns from HoughtonLake north can be directed to JoelAsher at 906.228.6568.
Our policy states thatno one may photograph,videotape or record anypart of an exam, unlessthe Region Supervisorgives prior approval.
12 Michigan Fire TIES — May 2002
MFFTC Registered Training
FIRE F IGHTER – BAS ICF IRE F IGHTER – BAS ICF IRE F IGHTER – BAS ICF IRE F IGHTER – BAS ICF IRE F IGHTER – BAS ICFire Fighter I IFire Fighter I IFire Fighter I IFire Fighter I IFire Fighter I I05/21/02 8:00am 06/29/02 51 Arcadia Michael Cederholm 231.946.459308/01/02 7:00am 09/29/02 29 Ithaca Kenneth Smith 810.236.201208/05/02 6:00pm 09/28/02 35 Tawas Gerald Hunt 989.739.8587Fire Fighter II ExamFire Fighter II ExamFire Fighter II ExamFire Fighter II ExamFire Fighter II Exam05/24/02 6:00pm 05/25/02 66 Ontonagon Michael Pinar 906.827.3433Fire Fighter I & II (3rd Edition Region Re-test Exam)Fire Fighter I & II (3rd Edition Region Re-test Exam)Fire Fighter I & II (3rd Edition Region Re-test Exam)Fire Fighter I & II (3rd Edition Region Re-test Exam)Fire Fighter I & II (3rd Edition Region Re-test Exam)06/08/02 8:00am 06/08/02 04 Alpena Lorraine Schwarz 888.879.645906/15/02 8:00am 06/15/02 52 Gwinn Lorraine Schwarz 888.879.645906/22/02 7:45am 06/22/02 33 Lansing Gary Crum 616.647.084406/29/02 8:00am 06/29/02 25 Swartz Creek Deward Beeler 888.879.6458Fire Fighter I & IIFire Fighter I & IIFire Fighter I & IIFire Fighter I & IIFire Fighter I & II03/05/02 6:00pm 08/31/02 39 Portage Stacy French 616.329.449204/15/02 6:30pm 09/29/02 47 Brighton Donald Hall 810.229.664005/13/02 6:00pm 08/13/02 82 Taylor Charles Pichan 313.496.2712Fire Fighter I & II ExamFire Fighter I & II ExamFire Fighter I & II ExamFire Fighter I & II ExamFire Fighter I & II Exam09/07/02 8:00am 09/07/02 27 Watersmeet Lorraine Schwarz 888.879.645909/14/02 8:00am 09/14/02 25 Swartz Creek Deward Beeler 888.879.645809/21/02 8:00am 09/21/02 49 St. Ignace Lorraine Schwarz 888.879.645909/28/02 7:45am 09/28/02 33 Lansing Gary Crum 616.647.0844
A P PA P PA P PA P PA P PA R AA R AA R AA R AA R AT U ST U ST U ST U ST U SApparatus & Pump Operations - FFI & IIApparatus & Pump Operations - FFI & IIApparatus & Pump Operations - FFI & IIApparatus & Pump Operations - FFI & IIApparatus & Pump Operations - FFI & II06/01/02 9:00am 06/05/02 82 Westland John Smilnak 734.462.477006/03/02 9:00am 06/06/02 82 Taylor John Smilnak 734.462.4770
DRIVER TRA IN INGDRIVER TRA IN INGDRIVER TRA IN INGDRIVER TRA IN INGDRIVER TRA IN INGDrivDrivDrivDrivDriver Ter Ter Ter Ter Trainingrainingrainingrainingraining05/16/02 7:00pm 05/30/02 67 Reed City Ross Momany 231.832.328905/18/02 8:00am 05/18/02 21 Gladstone Paul Geyer 906.428.313105/18/02 9:00am 05/18/02 61 Muskegon Matthew Burns 231.766.327705/20/02 8:00am 05/20/02 82 Detroit William Jones 313.237.317005/23/02 9:00am 05/30/02 58 Monroe Allen Bruck 734.994.152705/23/02 7:00pm 05/30/02 58 Monroe Adam Massingill 313.215.256005/28/02 7:00pm 06/01/02 75 Three Rivers Frederick White 616.673.806106/04/02 6:00pm 06/13/02 41 Belmont Rick Vanhorn 616.866.155306/11/02 7:00am 06/13/02 55 Stephenson Thomas Philipps 906.788.424206/15/02 9:00am 06/15/02 74 Port Huron John Jeffries 810.989.575306/29/02 8:00am 06/29/02 41 Lowell Ronald Thomet 616.676.311307/08/02 9:00am 07/08/02 82 Livonia Shadd Whitehead 734.466.928107/16/02 7:00pm 08/20/02 73 Merrill Kenneth Smith 810.236.201209/16/02 6:30pm 09/17/02 36 Iron River Thomas Ivey 715.479.9811
ARSON DETECT ION/ INVESARSON DETECT ION/ INVESARSON DETECT ION/ INVESARSON DETECT ION/ INVESARSON DETECT ION/ INVEST I GT I GT I GT I GT I GAAAAAT IONT IONT IONT IONT IONDetection Of Arson And Suspicous FiresDetection Of Arson And Suspicous FiresDetection Of Arson And Suspicous FiresDetection Of Arson And Suspicous FiresDetection Of Arson And Suspicous Fires05/18/02 8:00am 05/19/02 58 Temperance Ricky Kleinow 734.654.2622
F IRE OFF ICER F IRE OFF ICER F IRE OFF ICER F IRE OFF ICER F IRE OFF ICERFire Officer IFire Officer IFire Officer IFire Officer IFire Officer I05/21/02 6:00pm 10/15/02 81 Ann Arbor John Smilnak 734.462.4770
HAZARDOUS MA HAZARDOUS MA HAZARDOUS MA HAZARDOUS MA HAZARDOUS MATERIALSTERIALSTERIALSTERIALSTERIALSHaz Mat First Reponder - AwarenessHaz Mat First Reponder - AwarenessHaz Mat First Reponder - AwarenessHaz Mat First Reponder - AwarenessHaz Mat First Reponder - Awareness05/20/02 6:00pm 05/20/02 22 Kingsford Dennis Charette 906.774.252505/21/02 6:00pm 05/21/02 66 Ontonagon Michael Pinar 906.827.343305/23/02 6:00pm 05/23/02 27 Watersmeet Joseph Cayer 906.932.123405/25/02 8:00am 05/25/02 82 Riverview Brent Hardin 734.281.426505/25/02 8:30am 05/25/02 39 Kalamazoo Patrick Butler 616.345.031305/25/02 8:30am 05/25/02 39 Kalamazoo Patrick Butler 616.345.031305/28/02 6:00pm 05/28/02 39 Kalamazoo Ken Howe 616.375.048705/30/02 6:00pm 05/30/02 63 Holly Jerry Hobson 248.634.772206/04/02 12:00pm06/04/02 82 Garden City Robert Perry 734.462.474506/05/02 6:00pm 06/05/02 74 St. Clair John Jeffries 810.989.575306/10/02 8:00am 06/10/02 82 Detroit William Jones 313.237.317006/24/02 6:00pm 06/25/02 82 Taylor Charles Pichan 313.496.2712HazMat First Responder - OperationsHazMat First Responder - OperationsHazMat First Responder - OperationsHazMat First Responder - OperationsHazMat First Responder - Operations05/17/02 8:00am 05/18/02 51 Arcadia Michael Cederholm 231.946.459305/18/02 8:00am 05/23/02 47 Brighton Donald Hall 810.229.664005/27/02 8:30am 06/10/02 39 Kalamazoo Patrick Butler 616.345.031305/27/02 6:30pm 06/10/02 39 Kalamazoo Patrick Butler 616.345.031305/30/02 6:00pm 06/08/02 39 Kalamazoo Ken Howe 616.375.048706/01/02 8:00am 06/10/02 63 Holly Jerry Hobson 248.634.772206/05/02 9:00am 06/07/02 82 Garden City Robert Perry 734.462.474506/11/02 8:00am 06/14/02 82 Detroit William Jones 313.237.317007/06/02 8:00am 08/31/02 63 Novi Thomas Johnson 248.349.216207/16/02 6:00pm 07/25/02 39 Portage Stacy French 616.329.449207/30/02 5:30pm 08/13/02 82 Taylor Charles Pichan 313.496.271208/24/02 8:00am 09/21/02 35 Tawas Gerald Hunt 989.739.858709/19/02 6:30pm 09/28/02 29 Ithaca Kenneth Smith 810.236.2012
Special Attention: FF-I and/or II courses are retained on this list based on “End Date” to allow scheduling ofSpecial Attention: FF-I and/or II courses are retained on this list based on “End Date” to allow scheduling ofSpecial Attention: FF-I and/or II courses are retained on this list based on “End Date” to allow scheduling ofSpecial Attention: FF-I and/or II courses are retained on this list based on “End Date” to allow scheduling ofSpecial Attention: FF-I and/or II courses are retained on this list based on “End Date” to allow scheduling ofretests and challenge tests. All other courses appear on this list based on “Start Date”.retests and challenge tests. All other courses appear on this list based on “Start Date”.retests and challenge tests. All other courses appear on this list based on “Start Date”.retests and challenge tests. All other courses appear on this list based on “Start Date”.retests and challenge tests. All other courses appear on this list based on “Start Date”.
Incident Command SystemIncident Command SystemIncident Command SystemIncident Command SystemIncident Command System05/18/02 9:00am 05/19/02 74 Port Huron John Jeffries 810.989.575306/22/02 8:00am 06/23/02 36 Iron River Richard Caudill 906.358.031106/29/02 8:00am 06/29/02 67 LeRoy Robert Sytsema 231.780.2500Clandestine Drug Lab - AwarenessClandestine Drug Lab - AwarenessClandestine Drug Lab - AwarenessClandestine Drug Lab - AwarenessClandestine Drug Lab - Awareness05/18/02 8:00am 05/18/02 45 Suttons Bay Raymond Haring 231.922.288805/21/02 6:00pm 05/21/02 41 Wyoming Craig Miller 616.249.349706/05/02 6:00pm 06/05/02 77 Manistique Robert Schwarz 906.226.8174Cargo Tank TrainingCargo Tank TrainingCargo Tank TrainingCargo Tank TrainingCargo Tank Training05/22/02 6:00pm 05/22/02 61 Norton Shores Andy Casperson 231.780.250006/08/02 9:00am 06/08/02 03 Otsego Dan Duguid 231.938.0714
H E A LH E A LH E A LH E A LH E A LT H / S A F E TT H / S A F E TT H / S A F E TT H / S A F E TT H / S A F E T YYYYYFire Fighter Health & SafetyFire Fighter Health & SafetyFire Fighter Health & SafetyFire Fighter Health & SafetyFire Fighter Health & Safety06/01/02 8:00am 06/02/02 28 Traverse City Joe Corden 231.943.3473Fire Fighter Safety & SurvivalFire Fighter Safety & SurvivalFire Fighter Safety & SurvivalFire Fighter Safety & SurvivalFire Fighter Safety & Survival09/07/02 8:00am 09/08/02 29 Ithaca Kenneth Smith 810.236.201209/14/02 9:00am 09/15/02 09 University Center Donald Couturier 989.686.9020Incident Safety OfficerIncident Safety OfficerIncident Safety OfficerIncident Safety OfficerIncident Safety Officer06/15/02 8:00am 06/16/02 28 Traverse City Joe Corden 231.943.3473
MANAGER/SUPERV ISOR DEVELOPMENTMANAGER/SUPERV ISOR DEVELOPMENTMANAGER/SUPERV ISOR DEVELOPMENTMANAGER/SUPERV ISOR DEVELOPMENTMANAGER/SUPERV ISOR DEVELOPMENTRecords & ReportsRecords & ReportsRecords & ReportsRecords & ReportsRecords & Reports05/18/02 8:00am 05/18/02 67 Leroy Ross Momany 231.832.328906/08/02 8:00am 06/08/02 29 Ithaca Kenneth Smith 810.236.201209/28/02 9:00am 09/28/02 09 University Center Donald Couturier 989.686.9020Fire SerFire SerFire SerFire SerFire Service Supervice Supervice Supervice Supervice Supervision - Tvision - Tvision - Tvision - Tvision - Teameameameameam05/03/02 6:00pm 05/04/02 70 Grand Haven David Purchase 231.780.250005/11/02 9:00am 05/12/02 74 Port Huron John Jeffries 810.989.5753Leadership ILeadership ILeadership ILeadership ILeadership I06/01/02 9:00am 06/02/02 74 Port Huron John Jeffries 810.989.5753Leadership llLeadership llLeadership llLeadership llLeadership ll05/16/02 9:00am 05/17/02 82 Taylor John Smilnak 734.462.477006/08/02 9:00am 06/09/02 74 Port Huron John Jeffries 810.989.575306/14/02 6:00pm 06/15/02 41 Grand Rapids Michael Larabel 616.787.6679Leadership lllLeadership lllLeadership lllLeadership lllLeadership lll05/18/02 9:00am 05/19/02 63 Auburn Hills Ronald Deadman 248.232.458006/11/02 9:00am 06/12/02 82 Taylor John Smilnak 734.462.477006/15/02 9:00am 06/16/02 74 Port Huron John Jeffries 810.989.575306/22/02 8:00am 06/23/02 28 Traverse City Joe Corden 231.943.3473
R E S C U ER E S C U ER E S C U ER E S C U ER E S C U EVehicle ExtricationVehicle ExtricationVehicle ExtricationVehicle ExtricationVehicle Extrication05/18/02 8:00am 05/19/02 72 Roscommon Raymond Haring 231.922.2888Advanced Vehicle StabilizationAdvanced Vehicle StabilizationAdvanced Vehicle StabilizationAdvanced Vehicle StabilizationAdvanced Vehicle Stabilization05/18/02 8:00am 05/18/02 72 Roscommon Raymond Haring 231.922.288805/19/02 8:00am 05/19/02 72 Roscommon Raymond Haring 231.922.2888
S U P P R E S S I O NS U P P R E S S I O NS U P P R E S S I O NS U P P R E S S I O NS U P P R E S S I O NBuilding Construction: PrinciplesBuilding Construction: PrinciplesBuilding Construction: PrinciplesBuilding Construction: PrinciplesBuilding Construction: Principles07/13/02 8:00am 07/14/02 29 Ithaca Kenneth Smith 810.236.2012Managing Co. Tactical Operations - PreparingManaging Co. Tactical Operations - PreparingManaging Co. Tactical Operations - PreparingManaging Co. Tactical Operations - PreparingManaging Co. Tactical Operations - Preparing05/18/02 8:00am 05/19/02 33 Okemos David Harper 517.347.505505/10/02 6:00pm 05/11/02 67 LeRoy Robert Sytsema 231.780.2500Managing Co. Tactical Operations - DecisionManaging Co. Tactical Operations - DecisionManaging Co. Tactical Operations - DecisionManaging Co. Tactical Operations - DecisionManaging Co. Tactical Operations - Decision05/18/02 8:00am 05/19/02 29 Ithaca Kenneth Smith 810.236.2012Flammable LiquidsFlammable LiquidsFlammable LiquidsFlammable LiquidsFlammable Liquids06/06/02 9:00am 06/06/02 82 Westland John Smilnak 734.462.477006/07/02 9:00am 06/07/02 82 Taylor John Smilnak 734.462.4770Introduction to Wildland Fire SuppressionIntroduction to Wildland Fire SuppressionIntroduction to Wildland Fire SuppressionIntroduction to Wildland Fire SuppressionIntroduction to Wildland Fire Suppression05/22/02 10:00am05/23/02 75 Colon David Desjardin 616.795.9393VentilationVentilationVentilationVentilationVentilation06/05/02 6:00pm 06/05/02 48 Newberry Robert Schwarz 906.226.8174
W AW AW AW AW ATER SUPPLTER SUPPLTER SUPPLTER SUPPLTER SUPPLYYYYYMutual Aid TMutual Aid TMutual Aid TMutual Aid TMutual Aid Tankankankankanker Shuttleer Shuttleer Shuttleer Shuttleer Shuttle09/04/02 6:00pm 09/18/02 48 Newberry Robert Schwarz 906.226.8174
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Applications are now being accepted for the following courses for June2002. Please contact the Michigan State Police, Hazardous MaterialsTraining Center, for further information at 517.322.1190.
Course Name Dates CostTrench Rescue - Technician June 3-5 $350Incident Command & Management of WMD Incidents June 6 $50Hospital Decon for Hazmat/WMD Incidents June 7 $50Air Monitoring for Hazardous Materials June 10-12 $245Hazardous Materials Sampling June 13-14 $195SCBA/SCUBA Visual Cylinder Inspector Workshop June 14 $145HazMat Incident Response Operations 165.5 June 17-21 $495
MSP Fire Investigation 2002 ScheduleBasic Fire Investigation School (80 hours)
Dates: Fall Session: September 9-20, 2002 Application Deadline: June 21, 2002
Tuition: $500Vehicle Fire Investigation School
Dates: October 7-11, 2002 Application Deadline: September 13, 2002
Tuition: $250Arson Follow-Up School
Dates: August 19-23, 2002 Application Deadline: August 2, 2002
Tuition: $250Contact: D/Lt. Jim Shinsky 517.322-5463 or
Spl/Sgt. Chad Coney 517.322.5783Call 517.322.1938 for appropriate training application form.
Class information, prerequisites and registration requirements can beobtained at www.mspfmd.org.
Fire Service Expo
* International Association of ArsonInvestigators, MI Chapter
* MI Arson Prevention Committee* MI Association of Fire Chiefs* MI Fire Fighters Training Council* MI Fire Inspectors Society* MI Fire Service Instructors Association* MI Professional Fire Fighters Union* MI State Firemen’s Association
* MI Dept. of Environmental Quality- Storage Tank Division
* MI Dept. of Natural Resources- Forest, Mineral & Fire Mgmt
* MI Dept. of Consumer and Industry Serv.- Bureau of Safety and Regulation- Emergency Medical Services- Office of Fire Safety
* MI Dept. of State Police- Emergency Management Division- Fire Marshal Division
The “first ever” Michigan Fire Service EXPO sponsoring organizations:
The Michigan Fire Service EXPO ExecutiveCommittee announces the development of a new
information web site. Log on to www.mi-fire-expo.orgfor updated information regarding vendors, educational
seminars, expo costs and much more!
Michigan Fire ServiceExpo
June 18-22, 2003Amway Grand
Grand Rapids, MIwww.mi-fire-expo.org
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Wildland Fire Fighting continued
* Establish, implement, andenforce standard operatingprocedures (SOPs) that addressthe safety of fire fighters whenthey work near downed powerlines or energized electricalequipment. For example, assignone of the fireground personnelto serve as a spotter to ensurethat the location of the downedline is communicated to allfireground personnel.* Do not apply solid-streamwater applications on or aroundenergized, downed power lines orequipment.* Ensure that protective shields,barriers, or alerting techniques areused to protect fire fighters fromelectrical hazards and energizedareas. For example, rope off the
energized area.* Train fire fighters in safety-related work practices whenworking around electrical energy.For example, treat all downedpower lines as energized andmake fire fighters aware ofhazards related to groundgradients.* Ensure that fire fighters areequipped with the properpersonal protective equipment(Nomex clothing compliant withNFPA standard 1500 [NFPA1997], leather boots, leathergloves, etc) and that it ismaintained in good condition.* Ensure that rubber gloves anddielectric overshoes and tools(insulated sticks and cablecutters) for handling energized
equipment are used by properlytrained and qualified personnel.Fire fighters should do thefollowing:* Assume all power lines areenergized and call the powerprovider to de-energize the line(s).* Wear appropriate personalprotective equipment for the taskat hand - Nomex clothingcompliant with NFPA standard1500, rubber gloves, and dieletricovershoes and tools (insulatedsticks and cable cutters).* Do not stand or work in areasof dense smoke. Dense smokecan obscure energized electricallines or equipment and canbecome charged and conductelectrical current.
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International Flag PlazaThe “International Flag Plaza” will be a tribute honoring all thosewho respond to 911 calls in the U.S. and Canada. The plaza will belocated in Port Huron, adjacent to Lake Huron, north of the BlueWater Bridge. For $25, your 4” x 8” brick may be inscribed withthree lines, each with 12 characters and/or spaces per line. 16” x 16”bricks may be purchased and will be quoted on an individual basis.If you are interested in purchasing an “engraved tribute brick”, call810.984.9751.
Oakland Fire Training Institute Of Oakland Community Collegeannounces the following programs:
The Principles of Fire Protection Engineering, sponsored by theInternational Fire Marshal’s Association and Society of FireProtection Engineers.Date: June 10-13, 2002Program Contact: James Shank, 248.232.4580
Swedish Flashover Training - live fire training using Class Acombustibles. For additional information, contact the Fire TrainingInstitute at 248.232.4580
NFPA Plans Examiner I ClassThe Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Fire Marshal’sOffice will be sponsoring a NFPA Plans Examiner I Class onJuly 16-19, 2002. Location: Kalamazoo Radisson Hotel. Cost is $325 (includes tuition, a continental breakfast eachmorning and lunch on Friday.) Class is limited to the first 35 students. Contact Marty Myers at 616.337.8285 for applicationinformation.
Northwest Regional Fire Training CenterFire Officer Courses
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the new Fire Officer coursesare delayed until October 2003. The old Fire Officer courseswill continue for one more year: October 2002 through June2003.
Announcements
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proper personalprotective equipment...
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Fire TIES is published monthly topromote and maintain a fire safeenvironment with a focus on fire/fraudinvestigations, public fire safety andarson prevention education, firestatistics and analysis, and fire fightertraining. Opinions expressed are those ofthe authors and do not necessarilyrepresent the opinions of the StateFire Marshal or the Michigan FireFighters Training Council, unless sonoted in the article. Material submitted to Fire TIESshould be of current interest statewideand must be received by the first ofthe month prior to publication.Persons interested in furnishingmaterial should forward it to: FireTIES, State Fire Marshal’s Office:7150 Harris Drive, Lansing MI48913.Editorial Committee MembersColleen Mohr-SFM 517.322.1750Gregory Kirt-MFFTC 517.322.5444
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Fire Chief WantedThe White Lake Fire Authority in Whitehall, Michigan is acceptingapplications for the position of Fire Chief. Salary range $38-48,000 plusbenefit package. Send letter of application, resume and threeprofessional references to Bill Richards, 23600 Liberty St, Farmington,MI 48335. For application information, call 248.474.5500 ext. 214, oremail [email protected] or Applications are due at theabove address on May 30, 2002 by 4:00pm, local time. EOE.
Fire Fighter WantedBloomfield Township Fire Department now accepting applications forfire fighter. Applications must be obtained in person between thehours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Bloomfield Township FireDepartment, 1155 Exeter, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (1 block south ofLong Lake Blvd., 1 block west of Telegraph.) Completed applications must be received at the above address nolater than 4:00 p.m. on July 31, 2002.
1976 Ford F-750 Tanker. 2,000gallon tank, Newton 10” rearquick dump, rear mounted 250gpm portable pump, 5-speedtransmission, 389XD V8 engine(recent overhaul), new brakes,lowmileage. Minimum bid $5,000.Contact: Chief Richard Martin,Roscommom Twp FD @989.422.3533
1979 Ford L-900. 1,000 gpm 2-stage Hale pump, 750 gallon watertank, body, pump, engine all ingood shape.Contact: Chief Ron Christians atAlpine Twp FD. for proposalrequest form at 616.784.5750.Email [email protected] accepted no later thanMay 15, 2002 at 4:00 p.m.
Fire Fighter/ParamedicCity of Roseville accepting applications to create an employment list.Starting salary of $30,435/year. Contact the Clerk’s office at586.445.5440 or check the web site at www.ci.roseville.mi.us forinformation on application process. Applications must be received byTuesday, July 9, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. EOE.
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MayMayMayMayMay8 MI Fire Service Instructors Association, 9:00 a.m., South Regional Meeting, Saginaw Twp. Fire
Dept., Saginaw 989.792.96919 Southeastern MI Fire Chiefs Association, Noon, General Meeting, Madison Heights14 MI Arson Prevention Committee, General Membership, Ann Arbor14 MI Public Education Advisory Committee, 10:00 a.m., General Office Building, Lansing15 State Fire Safety Board, 1:00 p.m.,General Office Building, Conf. Rm. B, Lansing16 MI Fire Service Expo Executive Committee, 9:00 a.m., General Office Building, Conf. Rm. B,
Lansing16 MI Joint Fire Service Council, 10:30 a.m., General Office Building, Conf. Rm. B, Lansing18-20 MI State Firemen’s Association, Spring Fire School
JuneJuneJuneJuneJune12 MI Fire Service Instructors Association, 1:00 p.m., Saginaw-Chippewa Tribal Fire Dept., Mt.
Pleasant12 MI Fire Fighters Training Council, 9:00 a.m. Work Session, 10:00 a.m. Business Meeting,
General Office Building, Conf. Rm. B, Lansing19-24 MI State Firemen’s Association, Summer Conference, Comstock Inn, Owosso19 MI Fire Inspectors Society, Summer Outing, Webberville20 MI Fire Service Expo Executive Committee, 9:00 a.m., General Office Building, Conf. Rm. B,
Lansing20 MI Joint Fire Service Council, 10:30 a.m., General Office Building, Conf. Rm. B, Lansing26 Western MI Association of Fire Chiefs, General Membership, Grand Haven
JulyJulyJulyJulyJuly2 MI Arson Prevention Committee, General Membership, Bayview Yacht Club10 MI Fire Service Instructors Association, TBA17 State Fire Safety Board, 1:00 p.m., General Office Building, Conf. Rm. B, Lansing21or22 Western MI Association of Fire Chiefs, Executive Board Meeting, Time TBA, Grand Rapids25 U.P. Fire Chiefs Association, 9:00 a.m., C.S.T., Ironwood25-27 U.P. Firemen’s Tournament, Ironwood29 MI Fire Inspectors Society, Executive Board Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Traverse City
To submit activities for this calendar, call Colleen Mohr at 517.322.1750 Fax 517.322.2908 or [email protected]
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