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SOUTHWEST FIRE RESCUE some of the key lessons that were used in an attempt to prevent reoccurrences by others. Most of these lessons have been lost over time, or are not considered recent enough to be used. That is the wrong attitude—DEAD WRONG. Come learn about forgotten lessons—take them home and save a firefighter’s life. Law and the Fire Service Troy Blakeney, Attorney at Law Houston, TX Current trends of fi re service issues surfacing in the courtroom will be covered in this informative, participatory session. Everyone Goes Home Ronald Jon Siarnicki, Executive Director National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Emmitsburg, Maryland Chief Siarnicki, Foundation supporters, fire chiefs and other fire professionals have taken a bold stand to reduce firefighter Line of Duty death 50% by the year 2014. Chief Siarnicki explores the multi-faceted strategy used to reduce line of duty death including the Everyone Goes Home program, Courage to be Safe educational program, partnerships, and risk assessment tools. Those in attendance will take home valuable information to reduce risk within their own department and help eliminate firefighter line of duty death. Quick Guide to Field Pumping and Hydraulics John Ashman, Captain Lewisville Fire Department This class covers hydraulic pump theory along with field pumping rules. Fast and easy ways to teach driver/operators proper field calculations will be covered. Fire Station Design and Construction: Understanding the Process and Your Involvement Anthony M. Jeffry, A.I.A. Wiginton Hooker Jeffry P.C., Plano, Texas This presentation will give an overview of the design process through design and construction of your facility. Topics discussed will include Delivery Method options from Design Bid Build to Construction Management, Design considerations such as Green Building Design and Site Selection, and Construction Administration. The program will address what you should expect from your architect as well as what to anticipate in terms of client participation in the process. Understanding the process and knowing what to expect from your consultant and yourself will result in a project that runs more smoothly and efficiently. Fire Instructor Liability: Are you Prepared? W. Ann Maggiore, Attorney Albuquerque, New Mexico Today’s fire service instructors face liability in a number of areas. Injuries to cadets during Fire Academy classes have placed this issue in the forefront of litigation. This course, taught by an attorney who is a former firefighter, will cover the types of issues that fire service instructors face, both in teaching fire suppression and Emergency Medical Services classes. She will also review a case that she successfully defended for fire service instructors. FirefighterCE "A Critical Service for Professional Firefighters" For the broadest and most innovative benefits for emergency responders, including lifetime disability benefits, contact Provident or your local agent. Accident & Health Insurance Group Life Insurance 24-Hour AD&D Coverage Bene ts of Choosing Fire ghterCE Click. * Affordable * Accredited * Convenient Read. * Cost Effective * Administration Center Get CE. Daren D’Ippolito Regional Director PO Box 11588 Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Toll Free 800.447.0360 ddippolito@providentbenefits.com Insuring America’s Heroes Since 1928 Visit www.FirefighterCE.com for a test-drive today and earn 2 free firefighter continuing education credits. Questions? Give us a call toll-free at 1-888-447-1993 26 337250_CE_ad.indd 1 8/20/07 12:17:09 PM TEXAS FIRE 309014_Provident.indd 1 CHIEF Spring/Summer 2008 PM 12/4/06 11:40:14 http://www.FirefighterCE.com http://www.providentbenefits.com

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Texas Fire Chief - Spring/Summer 2008 Contents Executive Director’s Report Region Realignment Map Above and Beyond 2007 Conference Highlights ‘Service Above Self’ Texas Commission Implements Southwest Fire Rescue Conference Program Membership Application Who Are Those Guys? Alarms for the Hearing Impaired Recent Calls Index to Advertisers

Texas Fire Chief - Spring/Summer 2008

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