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1 MAINE FIRE SERVICE INSTITUTE In Service Since 1948 A program of Southern Maine Community College located at the Midcoast Campus 19 Sewall Street Brunswick ME Preparing for the Future! IN THIS ISSUE MAINE STATE WEEKEND AT THE NFA MFSI FIRE INSTRUCTORS WORKSHOP 3/28 &3/29 MFCA WORKSHOP UPDATE 3/25-3/27 KUCSMA MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM WITH LASKY, GOLDFEDER, & SALKA 2/28 TO 3/1 Fire Officer I & II Class of 2015 On January 9-17, 2015 the Maine Fire Service Institute hosted our 2 nd Fire Officer I and II Academy since moving to Brunswick. The intensive Fire Officer program actually began in August of 2014 with an orientation followed by a one and one-half day writing class in September. Prior to attending the classroom sessions in January, all 15 Fire Officer Academy participants were required to complete course work and skills projects to permit attendance on January 9 th. For the first time in our history the Maine Fire Service Institute was able to provide onsite lodging for all participants at our office in Brunswick on the Midcoast Campus of Southern Maine Community College. Participants in the Fire Officer Academy participated in hours of daily instruction, interaction and coursework which concluded with a written examination for Fire Officer I and II certification on the last day of the course. The Maine Fire Service Institute Fire Officer I and II Academy is a comprehensive course program designed to prepare current and future officers with the knowledge and exposure to information on a variety of topics which include human resources, fire cause investigation, labor and management relations, community risk reduction, crew resource management, legal issues, media relations and fire attack simulations. Those who attend the Fire Officer Academy not only find the experience life changing but have developed new friendships and networking opportunities for the rest of their careers. The fire service can no longer wait until someone is in a position as an officer to train them for their function and role. Preparation for the role of an officer must begin early in a firefighter s career. The steps taken to mentor and groom an individual to be an officer provide long term benefits. Preparing an officer for the MISSION To assist in the development of skills and abilities in support of Maine s fire service at the local, regional and state level in collaborations with the Fire Chiefs of Maine. Learn More The Maine Fire Service Institute and the Maine Fire Chiefs Association are scheduling the Maine Fire Chiefs Workshop into Any Chiefs organization interested in hosting the 2 day course please contact MFSI Director Bill Guindon for details and information please call or BGuindon@smccme.edu Pg 1

2 MAINE FIRE SERVICE INSTITUTE In Service Since 1948 A program of Southern Maine Community College located at the Midcoast Campus 19 Sewall Street Brunswick ME Continured from page 1 position can go a long way to promote organizational success. Confucius provided an inspirational perspective on the importance of preparing the officer before sitting in the officer seat: Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure The Maine Fire Service Institute is happy to announce an opportunity to provide current and future officers with a time for officer preparation and learning. Be on the lookout for an announcement soon on the dates for the next MFSI Fire Officer I and II Academy. Congratulations to the 2015 Class of Fire Officer I & II Mark Anderson Chris Andreasen James Baldwin II Jesse Belanger Joshua Belanger John Bennett Jason Downing Jai Higgins William Lee Jason Mills Clifford Newell II John Robertson Adam Rogers Patrick Sarto Brian Sullivan Lewiston Fire Department Auburn Fire Department Augusta Fire Department North Lakes Fire Rescue North Lakes Fire Rescue Augusta Fire Department Bath Fire Department Bar Harbor Fire Department Calais Fire Department Augusta Fire Department Bath Fire Department Augusta Fire Department Windham Fire Rescue Saco Fire Department Rockland Fire Department Maine Fire Chiefs Workshop The Maine Fire Chiefs Workshop is designed for Fire Chiefs, Future Fire Chiefs, Fire Officers, Elected and Appointed Officials. The 2-Day 8 Module Workshop covers important topics such as Legal Aspects of Fire Protection, Training Safety and Risk Management, and many more areas. Tentative Course Deliveries include the following: February 7-8, 2015 York, ME Contact Chief Chris Balentine for registration information at cbalentine@yorkmaine.org April 18-19, South Paris, ME May 2-3, Bar Harbor, ME For more information on the Maine Fire Chiefs Workshop Please contact MFSI Director Bill Guindon, or bguindon@smccme.edu NFPA 1021 Standard 2014 Edition for Fire Officer I and II Adoption The Maine Fire Service Institute reports that Southern Maine Community College President Ron Cantor has approved adoption of the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA) Edition Standard for Fire Officer I and II. The standard is scheduled for implementation on July 1, In consideration of the new NFPA standard for Fire Officer, the Maine Fire Service Institute Advisory Committee unanimously adopted the J & B 3rd Edition Fire Officer Principles and Practice as the curriculum for training fire officers in the state of Maine. The new curriculum will be implemented effective July 1, Please contact Certification and Curriculum Manager Peter Rines at prines@smccme.edu or NFPA 1041 Standard 2012 Edition for Fire Service Instructor I and II Adoption The Maine Fire Service Institute reports that Southern Maine Community College President Ron Cantor has approved adoption of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Edition Standard for Fire Service Instructor. The standard is scheduled for implementation on January 1, In consideration of the new NFPA standard for Fire Instructor the Maine Fire Service Institute Advisory Committee unanimously adopted the J & B rd Edition Fire Service Instructor Principles and Practice as the curriculum for training fi re instructors in the state of Maine. The new curriculum will be implemented effective January 1, Please contact Certification and Curriculum Manager Peter Rines if you have any questions at prines@smccme.edu Pg 2 Pg 2

3 MAINE FIRE SERVICE INSTITUTE In Service Since 1948 A program of Southern Maine Community College located at the Midcoast Campus 19 Sewall Street Brunswick ME Fire Instructors & Training Officer Reminder: PROGRESS CHARTS MAINE FIRE SERVICE INSTITUE FIRE INSTRUCTORS WORKSHOP MARCH 27, 28 & 29, 2015 SEE THE ATTACHED PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT page 4 MARCH 13 IS DEADLINE TO REGISTER SAVE THE DATE Maine Fire Chiefs Association & Maine Fire Protection Services Commission Joint Conference March 25-27, 2015 in Newry, Maine Keynote Speakers : Dr. David Griffin - In Honor of the Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy & Chief David Becker - EMS issues in the Fire Service Be on the lookout for registration information and details soon at Please see this special announcement from Jones & Bartlett Publishing: Hi, I am pleased to inform you that Evidence-Based Practices for Strategic and Tactical Firefighting is at the printer now and a secure PDF version of the supplement is available at samples.jbpub.com/ / _secured.pdf. A link to download this PDF can be found under the SAMPLES tab of the Evidence-Based Practices for Strategic and Tactical Firefighting catalog page. Preferably, customers should work with sales to get the orders in since: 1. We won t be creating new bundles and ISBNs to add this supplement to any books, bundles, or packages upon request 2. The hard copies are technically free. Essentially, we need to add them to new orders with a 100% discount Feel free to share this link with anyone you wish. Thanks, Moria D Ambro Public Safety Specialist Jones & Bartlett Learning Order Department: Option 2 Technical Support: Option 5 Office: Mobile: mdambro@jblearning.com Click Here to Learn More about Navigate 2! v=haqvaqxugzg Please remember when you have completed your Basic Pumps Operation Course (BPOC) and/or EVOC Training, Please remember to send in progress charts and registration cards upon course delivery to: MFSI, 19 Sewall St. Brunswick, ME The Mobile Alarm Sprinkler Trailer is available to Fire Departments for training on the following Annual Schedule January METRO CHIEFS February METRO CHIEFS March Cumberland & York Counties April Somerset & Piscataquis Counties May Lincoln & Sagadahoc Counties June Knox, Hancock, Waldo Counties July - Request thru Web August Aroostook & Washington Counties September Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin Counties October METRO & SMCC Fire Science Technology November - METRO CHIEFS December METRO CHIEFS To reserve the MAST Trailer with a MFSI Instructor during the month scheduled for your respective county submit a request through the MFSI Website no less than 30 days prior to the month scheduled for your respective county. MFSI will make arrangements to set-up the MAST unit at one location in the county scheduled with multiple training sessions. Contact Deputy Director of Operations Jim Graves at or jgraves@smccme.edu if you have any questions. Pg 3

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5 MAINE FIRE SERVICE INSTITUTE In Service Since 1948 A program of Southern Maine Community College located at the Midcoast Campus 19 Sewall Street Brunswick ME Deadline to Register February 4, 2015 Registration Materials included at the end of this publication or go to the website FIRE INSTRUCTOR I & II - BRUNSWICK DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION MATERIALS FROM OUR WEBSITE : /NFA COURSES Pg 5

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7 2015 MaMM MAINE STATE WEEKEND NETC / NFA Jason E. Wheeler, Coordinator P. O. Box 1742, Saco Maine (207) mestwkd@hotmail.com Date: January 18, 2015 To: All Maine Fire and EMS Service Personnel From: Jason E. Wheeler Re: Lahaie Fund Scholarship for the Maine State Weekend at the NETC / NFA Greetings all, It is with great pleasure to announce that the Lahaie Fund has offered scholarship funding (tuition reimbursement) for the Maine State Weekend Program at the National Emergency Training Center / National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Tuition is the same as it has been for several years ($140.00). Travel expenses to and from the NETC / NFA are not included or part of this funding. The offer of commitment from the Lahaie Fund is for (4) years, from 2015 to This year s funding (tuition reimbursement) is available for (4) individuals to participate in the 2015 weekend program. This is terrific news for Maine Emergency Service personnel who may not otherwise consider taking part in this exceptional educational opportunity, due to various financial reasons. All (4) scholarships will be awarded. The scholarship application form has been attached to this letter. This year will mark the 28 th year of the Maine State Weekend Program at the NETC / NFA. The program will take place on May 28, 29 & 30, Colleagues from the State of Florida will be joining Maine for this year s weekend program as they have for the past (2) years. There are (7) courses to choose from this year. (W0290) Training Operations in Small Departments New (W0337) Community Risk Issues and Prevention Revised (W0376) Incident Command System and Resource Management for the Fire Service (W0455) Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (This is one part of a (3) part series) Updated (W0549) Emergency Response to Terrorism: Strategic and Tactical Considerations for Supervisors New (W0760) New Fire Chief I: Challenging Issues (W0803) Leadership I for Fire and EMS: Strategies for Company Success (This is one part of a (3) part series). All (7) courses above, are only available, during NETC/NFA Sponsored State Weekends. (No In-State delivery available) For course descriptions go to the USFA web site: The primary considerations for these scholarships are for those individuals and organizations that have not been able to attend the NFA, in the past, due to financial and work schedule constraints. Scholarship award selections will be based only on the information given on the completed applications. Applications must be received by April 01, 2015!. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. SEE YOU AT THE ACADEMY!

8 2015 Lahaie Fund / Maine State Weekend Educational Scholarship Application Form (All questions, brief narrative and signature required for scholarship consideration) Name: Organization represented: How long have you been involved in the Fire and or EMS Service field? Months: Years: Within your current organization, what job title / position or rank do you currently hold (if any)? Position / Title / Rank: Time in current position? What best describes the type of staffing in your current organization? (Check all that may apply) Fulltime / Career Per Diem Call force Volunteer Have you ever attended the Maine State Weekend Program at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) / National Fire Academy (NFA) in Emmitsburg, Maryland? Yes No Have you ever attended the NETC / NFA in Emmitsburg, MD at any time, for any program(s)? Yes No If you answered Yes to the question above, what organization were you with at the time? Organization: To the best of your knowledge, has anyone in your current organization attended the Maine State Weekend Program at the NETC /NFA? Yes No Are you seeking advancement within your current organization? Yes No What area or areas of advancement, in your organization, are you interested? (Check all that apply to your advancement goals) Chief Officer / Director Training Officer / Training Supervisor Line Officer / Field Supervisor Safety Officer / Safety Supervisor Are you interested in networking with other Firefighters and EMS personnel in the State of Maine and possibly other states? Yes No SEE YOU AT THE ACADEMY!

9 Please describe, briefly, why you would like to attend the Maine State Weekend at the NETC / NFA. Signature: Mail application to: or application to: Maine State Weekend mestwkd@hotmail.com C/O Jason E. Wheeler P.O. Box 1742 Saco, Maine SEE YOU AT THE ACADEMY!

10 MAINE STATE WEEKEND MAY 29-31, 2015 Welcome! To the 28th Annual Maine State Weekend at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Our colleagues from Florida will also be joining us this year. Patrick Giacobbe, Academic Instructor at the Florida State Fire College, and the staff from MSW and MFSI are excited to work together to provide a great educational experience for 210 students within a 7 course curriculum. sponsored by National Fire Academy & Maine Fire Service Institute IMPORTANT: STUDENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (NEW) As of two years ago, each student must obtain a Student Identification Number (SID) in lieu of your using your Social Security number for registration. Process is very easy. Go to and register. You will instantly receive your SID. Then use your SID number when filling out the FEMA Form , (2/12). NOTE: Keep your SID number! Once you have your SID number, use this same SID for all future courses, as well as pre-/ post-courses, affiliated with NETC-NFA at the NFA in Maryland or for Maine in-state NFA programs. REGISTRATIONS: National Fire Academy requires all registrations 6 weeks in advance. Therefore, April 1, 2015 is the deadline for submitting your registration. PAYMENT: Payment is due in full prior to May 1, Checks should be made payable to: Maine State Weekend CANCELLATIONS: A $25 fee will be charged for any cancellations after April 1 up to April 30, REFUNDS: No refunds for cancellations after April 30, EMERGENCY: If you have an emergency situation arise and cannot attend, you need to contact MSW Coordinator, Jason E. Wheeler at (207) Mail Registrations & Payments to: Maine State Weekend C/O Jason E. Wheeler P. O. Box 1742 Saco ME For more information about the Maine State Weekend Contact: Jason E. Wheeler, MSW Coordinator Home: (207) ~ Cell: (207) mestwkd@hotmail.com The MSW program began March 1987 and has served over 2900 Maine firefighters and EMS personnel at the NFA over the past 27 years. The program continues to strengthen and enhance the emergency service community, as it meets the needs of fire and rescue departments throughout our state. We hope you have the opportunity to join us this year! The education you will receive from experienced instructors, the networking with fellow students, and the sharing of collegial experiences is the success behind the Maine State Weekend program year after year. REGISTRATION & INFORMATION Registration Cost for the weekend is $140. This includes a Meal card and Pub pass valid from Friday night dinner thru lunch on Sunday, and lodging. You will also receive a Polo Shirt. Registration is in the lobby of Building C-West. You will need to present photo identification at the NFA campus entrance, and also at the Registration Desk in Building C-West. (Driver s License accepted.) If you are driving a vehicle, the license plate number is also required at time of registration. All students are issued an NFA Photo Identification Badge that must be worn at all times when on campus, and always presented to security upon returning to campus. Arrival Time: You are required to arrive at the National Fire Academy between 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, If you are unable to arrive between these hours, please call me (Jason Wheeler) at (207) , or direct to NFA at (301) and a message will be delivered to MSW staff. State Weekend Program: Orientation: Friday night at 7:00 p.m. You MUST attend. Marc Bellefeuille MSW Scholarship Award: A name will be drawn at Orientation. The recipient will be reimbursed their Registration cost for the weekend. Memorial Service: Saturday afternoon staff and students are welcome to participate in a memorial service to honor Maine & Florida s Fallen Firefighters who have died in the Line of Duty. This ceremony is held on campus at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Students are asked to wear Class A uniforms or Class B station uniforms, if possible. If you don t have a uniform, you are still welcome to participate. NOTE: If you are flying, you will need to arrange for your own transportation from the airport to the National Fire Academy. NETC/NFA no longer provides ground transportation to an from the airport. However, you still need to submit your flight itinerary with your registration. If your flight is delayed, call the NFA Office (304) immediately. Thank you. Look forward to having you join us this year! ~ Jason E. Wheeler, MSW Coordinator Like us on Facebook: Maine State Weekend / NFA

11 COURSES ~ May 30 & 31, Hours ~ Class Size: 30 You must be 18 years of age to attend the weekend program. 1. (W0760) NEW FIRE CHIEF I: CHALLENGING ISSUES (NEW) Curriculum: Executive Development. Course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the position of fire chief /chief officers who are in a leadership position or desire to be within their department. The course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief and chief officers. It includes topics on local politics, the role of chief officers utilizing effective ways of managing and leading their department, liability and risk management, and resources. [Course only available at NFA State Weekends] Audience: Fire Chief / Chief Officers / Officers / Those aspiring to be a Fire / EMS Officer 2. (W0376) INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR THE FIRE SERVICE (REVISED) Curriculum: Incident Management. This course has been significantly revised to provide students with an understanding of the Incident Command System and Resource Management for the fire service, emphasizing the application in both emergency and nonemergency situations. It addresses the need for an ICS, provides an overview of the structure and flexibility of ICS, and an understanding of the command skills necessary to function effectively in an ICS structure, and the need to effectively manage your resources. Course meets the requirement of ICS 100 and ICS 200. [Course only available at NFA State Weekends] Audience: Fire & EMS Personnel 3. (W0347) COMMUNITY RISK ISSUES AND PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS (NEW) Curriculum: Fire Prevention / Public Education. This course is designed for those who work in the field of prevention, and to provide the motivation and leadership to enhance prevention efforts. You will learn the basic overview of the three E s of prevention: education, engineering, enforcement. The most effective way to combat community risk issues is to develop strategies that use all three E s. Course content includes: evaluation of types and levels of community prevention; how injuries, fires and burns can be prevented; strategies and counter measures to help people understand to help reduce the loss; and prevention approaches: behavior changes, legislation, enforcement, and engineering. (ACE: 1 + CEUs: 1.5) [Course only available at NFA State Weekends] Audience: Fire & EMS personnel / Fire Marshals / Inspectors / Prevention Personnel in Local Organizations 4. (W0455) STRATEGY AND TACTICS FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS [STICO] Curriculum: Incident Management. STICO is designed to meet the needs of company officers responsible for managing the operations of one or more companies during structural firefighting operations. The course is designed to develop the management skills needed by company officers to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires. Meets criteria NFPA1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Level II. (ACE: 1 + CEUs: 1.5) [Course only available at NFA State Weekends] Audience: Officers / Senior Firefighters 5. (W0803) LEADERSHIP I FOR FIRE AND EMS: STRATEGIES FOR COMPANY SUCCESS Curriculum: Management Science. This course presents the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the emergency service environment. It includes techniques and approaches to problem-solving; ways to identify and assess the needs of the officer s subordinates; methods for running effective meetings; and decision-making skills. (ACE: 1 + CEUs: 1.2) [Course only available at NFA State Weekends] Audience: Line Officers / Supervisors / Training Officer / Fire & EMS Personnel aspiring to be an Officer

12 6. (W0549) EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: STRATEGIC & TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SUPERVISORS (UPDATED) Curriculum: Emergency Response to Terrorism. This updated course is designed for the responder who may be responsible for initial and expanded command of incidents involving terrorism. The course builds upon the student s existing skills as an IC, or a practitioner of ICS, with knowledge of NIMS, the National Response Framework, and terrorism; and assists the officer in preparing an effective response to the consequences of terrorism. The course utilizes lecture supported by case studies and practice scenarios to address the command and control challenges that confronts the IC. It enables the students to apply their knowledge of preincident planning, managing emergency incidents, and operate as part of a Unified Command structure. (ACE: 1 + CEUs: 1.6) [Course only available at NFA State Weekends] Prerequisites: 1) ICS ICS 200. Preferred courses: Q462 & Q463 (available at 2) W/F806 NIMS ICS for Fire Service or W/F163 NIMS ICS for EMS. 3) Q534 Emergency Response to Terrorism: Self Study; or Q890 Introduction to Emergency Response to Terrorism; or ERT: Basic Concepts. (Q890 available at Audience: Fire & EMS Chief Officers / Officers - Those who hold command-level positions and familiar with operating an Incident Management structure. 7. (W0290) TRAINING OPERATIONS IN SMALL DEPARTMENTS Curriculum: Training Programs. This course provides students with basic tools and skills to coordinate training in a small Fire and/or EMS organization. Includes coordinating or conducting training with a nearby larger city or state training function. Course includes: leadership issues in fire and EMS training; identifying legal issues affecting training functions, including an understanding of a standard of care, and the impact of OSHA & NFPA standards; safety considerations in training; marketing training internally; identifying ways to justify training needs; resolving training conflicts; selecting and evaluating training curriculum and materials; and effective delivery. (ACE: 1 + CEUs: 1.6) [Course only available at NFA State Weekends] Audience: Fire & EMS Training Officers / Fire & EMS Personnel who help Coordinate and Instruct REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE: APRIL 1, 2015 MAINE STATE WEEKEND 2015 REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: This MSW Registration Form as well as the FEMA Application Form , (2/12) must be completed, and your Chief or His/Her designee must sign both applications. Both forms need to be sent with Purchase Order, or Check payable to Maine State Weekend. MAIL both Registration & FEMA Application to: Jason E. Wheeler, MSW, P. O. Box 1742, Saco ME Name: Telephone: Cell: Mailing Address: City/Town: State: Zip: Fire/EMS Position: Select your course preference by placing a #1 by your first choice, then #2, and #3 by courses below. (Please choose 3) [YOUR COURSE CHOICE IS BASED UPON FIRST COME / FIRST SERVE UNTIL COURSE IS FILLED.] W New Fire Chief I: Challenging Issues (NEW) W Incident Command System and Resource Management for the Fire/EMS Service (REVISED) W Community Risk Issues and Prevention Interventions (NEW) W Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (STICO) W Leadership I for Fire and EMS: Strategies for Company Success W Emergency Response to Terrorism: Strategic and Tactical Considerations for Supervisors (UPDATED) Polo Shirt (Please Pick Size) Men s Women s Small Medium Large X-Large 2X 3X Note: Polo shirt is included in Registration fee. W Training Operations in Small Departments This applicant is a member of Fire/Rescue department, and is covered by department s insurance to travel to, attend course, and return from the National Fire Academy, NETC, Emmitsburg, Maryland. Chief s Signature or Designee (required)

13 Michael C Kucsma Memorial Symposium FEBRUARY 28TH MARCH 1ST HOLIDAY INN BY THE BAY 88 SPRING ST PORTLAND, ME 2 DAYS WITH 3 FIRE SERVICE ICONS LASKY,GOLDFEDER,SALKA $ PER DAY (all meals provided) FOR 2 DAYS IF REGISTERED BEFORE 02/20 REGISTER BY MAIL OR ONLINE PORTLANDFIREFIGHTERS.COM ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MICHAEL C KUCSMA Jr MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

14 MICHAEL C KUCSMA MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM COME OUT FOR A FULL WEEKEND OF TRAINING & FELLOWSHIP 100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO THE MICHAEL C KUCSMA JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 AM, CLASS STARTS PROMPTLY AT 8:30 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 20TH SATURDAY MORNING KEYNOTE I AM YOUR FIREFIGHTER CHIEF RICK LASKY SATURDAY: 2015 FIREFIGHTER & OFFICER SURVIVAL PROGRAM CHIEF BILLY GOLDFEDER SUNDAY: FIREGROUND SCENARIO WORKSHOP CHIEF JOHN SALKA FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ANDREW JOHNSTON (207) kucsmasymposium@gmail.com DISCOUNTED ROOM RATE AVAILABLE AT HOLIDAY INN BY THE BAY (207) USE KUCSMA TRAINING

15 MICHAEL C KUCSMA MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM Chief Rick Lasky (ret.) a 34-year veteran of the fire service, served as chief of the Lewisville (TX) Fire Department for 12 years, prior to that as Fire Chief in Coeur d'alene Idaho. Rick followed in his father s footsteps beginning his career as a firefighter in the suburbs on the southwest side of Chicago and while in Illinois received the 1996 International Society of Fire Service Instructors Innovator of the Year award for his part in developing the Saving Our Own program. Throughout his 30-plus years in the fire service he has served as a career and volunteer firefighter. He served as the co-lead instructor for the H.O.T. Firefighter Survival program at FDIC for over 10 years, is a long-standing editorial advisory board member for Fire Engineering Magazine and also serves on the FDIC advisory board. Rick is the author of the best-selling books Pride and Ownership-A Firefighter s Love of the Job and Five Alarm Leadership: From the Firehouse to the Fireground published by PennWell Books and is the co-host for the radio show The Command Post heard on Fire Engineering Talk Radio. Rick holds an AAS Degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University and was selected as the CSU 2012 Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Outstanding Graduate. He was also honored in 2011 as an inductee into the Chicago Softball Hall of Fame. Chief Billy Goldfeder, EFO, a firefighter since 1973, serves as Deputy Fire Chief of the Loveland-Symmes FD in S.W. Ohio. LSFD is an ISO Class 2, full service ALS department providing a full range of traditional and non-traditional emergency & community services. A Chief Officer since 1982, he has served as a Fire Chief in Ohio, Virginia and Florida. Chief Goldfeder also served as a Public Protection representative covering southern New York, for I.S.O. as well as a Company Officer, starting with the Manhasset-Lakeville F.D., in Long Island, N.Y. A 1993 graduate of the National Fire Academy s Executive Fire Officer Program, he is the former Chair of the International Association of Fire Chiefs VCOS Comm. In 2001, Chief Goldfeder was honored with an appointment of Hon. Battalion Chief of F.D.N.Y. and is a member of the Board of Directors of: The International Association of Fire Chiefs, The September 11th Families Association, The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and provides expert review assistance to the CDC NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. Goldfeder is the recipient of numerous operational and administrative awards and recognitions including most recently the Loveland-Symmes FD Departmental Award of Excellence in 2003 and again in 2010, the Int l Assoc. of Fire Service Instructors Fire Instructor of The Year Award for 2004, the Dana Hannon Fire Training Award for 2004, the Int l Assoc. of Fire Chiefs Presidential Award for 2005, the 2007 (IFSTA) Int l Fire Service Training Assoc s Everett E. Hudiburg Memorial Award for Firefighter Training Excellence, the 2007 Nassau County (N.Y.) Frances X. Pendl Fire Service Humanitarian Award, the 2008 Firefighter Cancer Support Network Dallas Jones Memorial Award and in 2008, the Billy Goldfeder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award (awarded annually) was named and created through the IAFC and is co-sponsored by VFIS. Chief Goldfeder completed a 6 year term as a Commissioner on the Commission of Fire Accreditation International and he serves as an Associate/Contributing Editor for FIRE ENGINEER- ING, FIRE RESCUE, FIREHOUSE Magazines (including several regional fire publications) as well as a news editorial columnist for Firehouse.Com. He has spoken on, as well as published, numerous articles on subjects such as fire service risk management, leading combination FD s, fire command and tactics, firefighter/fireground safety, apparatus design/deployment and fireground staffing. His monthly column Close Calls appears in FIREHOUSE Magazine and his podcast radio show Through The Smoke is hosted on Firehouse.com. Chief Goldfeder has served on several NFPA and IAFC Committees, was Chair of the Int l Assoc. of Fire Chiefs Safety, Health and Survival Section and also serves on the National Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting Task Force Board (IAFC). He is and has been an Instructor at all national fire service training conferences including Fire-Rescue international, Firehouse Expo, Firehouse World, FD Safety Officers Association, the FDNY Fire Officers Management Institute (F.O.M.I.) and at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (F.D.I.C.), where he has instructed for the past 30 years as well as serving as a member of the FDIC Advisory Board for the past 20 years. He has and does provide consulting services for municipal and private corporations with a clear focus on firefighter safety and survival. Chief Goldfeder co-hosts the website: a 100% non-commercial, independent and free site with only 1 focus: Firefighter Safety, Survival and Getting Everyone Home. John Salka (ret) served with the FDNY for over 33 years, the past 15 years a battalion chief in the 18th Battalion in the Bronx. Prior to being promoted to battalion chief, Chief Salka was assigned as the Captain of 48 Engine also in the Bronx. He is a New York State certified instructor and also lectures nationally. He is a seminar presenter and has presented at the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, the FDIC in Indianapolis, the NY State Association of Fire Chiefs show and many other venues. Chief Salka writes the monthly back page column "The Fire Scene" in Firehouse Magazine and has also written for Fire Engineering, Size-Up and the FDNY training magazine WNYF. John served as the co-lead instructor for the H.O.T. Firefighter Safety and Survival program at FDIC for over ten years, serves on the FDIC advisory board, and is the co-host for the radio show The Command Post heard on Fire Engineering Talk Radio. Chief Salka has also found the time to work for the NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. John is the author of the best-selling books First In Last Out Leadership Lessons from the New York Fire Department and The Engine Company. He received the 2001 FDIC Training Achievement Award for his Get Out Alive firefighter survival training program and travels extensively training firefighters throughout the 50 states and Canada in tactics, strategy, leadership and safety & survival. Chief Salka has also served as a volunteer firefighter for over 30 years.

16 MICHAEL C KUCSMA MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM 02/28-03/01 REGISTRATION FORM SATURDAY SUNDAY BOTH NAME: ADDRESS CITY: PHONE: ZIP: PURCHASE ORDER OR CHECK # : PO BILLING ADDRESS: PO APPROVAL SIGNATURE: CREDIT CARD #: EXPIRATION: CVV #: BILLING ZIP: APPLICANT SIGNATURE: PLEASE RETURN APPLICATIONS & MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO Michael Kucsma Memorial Scholarship Fund 380 Congress St Portland, Me 04101

17 FREE of CHARGE Emergency Fire & Police Certification Courses FIRE AND POLICE PRIORITY DISPATCH SYSTEMS Fire Chiefs, Police Chiefs, and Comm. Center Directors and Managers this is your opportunity to see and learn how the use of enhanced calltaker protocols can improve caller survivability while providing better police and fire responder safety and scene safety. Don t miss this opportunity to certify in either or both Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) and Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD) in one setting! EFD certification students will attend Monday Wednesday (Feb. 9 11); EPD certification students will attend Wednesday Friday (Feb ). OR, certify in BOTH EFD and EPD in one week! Date: Feb. 9-13, 2015 Location: Maine Department of Public Safety 45 Commerce Drive Florian Hall, Augusta, Maine There is NO CHARGE (regularly $700) for these courses, but you must register as seating is limited. To register, call Megan Wright at or her at megan.wright@prioritydispatch.net.

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