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What's New As Of January 26, 2011

Just a reminder that Executive Edge is coming to the Western Division in just a few weeks. The IAFC is excited to offer this outstanding executive leadership opportunity, Feb. 8-9 in San Diego, CA.

“Executive Edge is a unique opportunity to learn from highly successful chiefs in a small group learning environment. Get the executive level training that only the IAFC provides while building your network of senior level colleagues. Join us Feb. 8-9 in San Diego, CA and hear from Chief (Ret.) Jeff Johnson, Chief

Steven Westermann and other outstanding leaders.”

Intermountain Region (R4) Fire Hire Outreach Notice—Wildland Fire Positions: GS-462-04 - GS-462-09 - Click Here for Application

The NFCA is in the process of determing the educational program for the 2012 FireShowsReno confrence. If you have suggestions for topics or speakers, please email them to Ken Riddle at ken.riddle@cox.net.

Everyone Goes Home video from Chicago Fire Department: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vODww1qwSuE

North Las Vegas video on veteran killed in fire:

http://arlington.firstcoastnews.com/news/news/67560-firefighters-bring-homeless-veteran-home

It's time to renew your Nevada Fire Chiefs Association Membership for 2012. The 2012 Membership Application can be accessed by clicking here. We will be sending renewal applications by mail along with the 2011 - 2012 Mebership Directory in January.

From Reno Fire Chief Hernandez:

Chief Brown, The dust is only now starting to settle from the Caughlin Fire. I wanted to extend my most sincere thanks to you personally, as well as the Sierra Front Team for your assistance in mitigating this event.

I would also like to thank those members of the Nevada Fire Chiefs Assoc who stepped up and provided assistance. Each agency that assisted that weekend proved pivotal in bringing this fire under control quickly and safely.

I remain humbled and greatly appreciative for the assistance received.

Could you please forward this to the Nevada Fire Chiefs as I do not have the member list.

Again, my deepest thanks on behalf of a grateful community and department.

Respectfully,

Michael Hernandez

Fire Chief

Reno Fire Department

The NFPA and USFA recently completed an the third assessment of the Nevada Fire Service. See report - Click Here

Chief Gary Hames (Storey County) was appointed as the Northwest Representative to the NFCA Board of Directors to replace Chief Gary Neilson that retired. Welcome Chief Hames! The NFCA Executive Board also thanks Chief Neilson for his years of service to the NFCA.

As part of the 2010 NFCA SAFER grant the NFCA will be conducting a needs assessment of the Nevada Fire Service. We will be contacting all Nevada fire departments and obtaining information that will be useful to the NFCA and be used for potential grants in the future. Stay tuned.

Fire Chief Al Gillespie, North Las Vegas Fire Department, Past NFCA President was sworn in as the President of the IAFC on August 27, 2011 during the IAFC Fire-Rescue International conference in Atlanta. Chief Gillespie is the first Fire Chief from Nevada to serve as the IAFC's President. Congratulations Al!!
See message from Lighthouse Uniforms regarding the 9-1-1 Commenorative Chin Strap Program in the announcements section.
Chief Doug Stevens, Henderson Fire Department, has resigned as the NFCA representative to the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA). Chief Frank Frievalt has replaced Chief Stevens as the NFCA representative to the WFCA. Congratulations Chief Frievalt!
An important reminder about what the fire service needs to keep in mind when assisting in disaster situations to avoid the possibility of not meeting the requirements of a Public Safety Officer. Please familiarize yourself and your team members with this information and take whatever steps you can to get it out to the departments in your state. This information was assembled and provided by Chief Kyle Lenn the Nebraska LAST Coordinator and a state advocate for the foundation’s Everyone Goes Home Program and I want to thank him for sharing it with us.

Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.

Thanks

John Proels
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (www.firehero.org)
Coordinator - Local Assistance State Team Program (LAST)
The IAFC, with fire service, federal government and industry partners, nationally launched the Ready, Set, Go!, a wildland fire education program. Ready, Set, Go! offers tools and resources for local responders to teach individuals who live in high-risk areas how to best prepare themselves and their properties against wildland fire threats.
The NFCA has partnered with the National Education Alliance for the benefit of our members that are seeking higher education degrees. For more information click the links on the home page to the right and at the bottom of this section. Read the press release regarding the benefits to NFCA members - Click Here
Chief Darryl Cleveland, North Lyon County Fire District, represented the NFCA at the IAFC Volunteer & Combination Officers Section's Summit on the State of Volunteer Fire Departments. To read Chief Cleveland's letter to President Giomi and the work done at the Summit - Click Here
The mission of the Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse (HDER) Program is to provide emergency responder agencies nationwide access to an inventory of items that are no longer needed by the Federal Government. Items are refurbished and provided at no cost to the recipient. Provision of items helps ensure that emergency responders are equipped to properly detect, prevent, respond, and recover from a national security threat. Go Here for Info: http://hder.oro.doe.gov/
From the UNR Wildfire Program – Living With Fire Materials now available
We now have a limited supply of the following NEW and REPRINTED Living With Fire materials available for your use. We would like to see a copy of each in all of your stations or locations as a tool for giving presentations and educating the public. Let me know and I’ll fill your request as soon as possible or I’ll place your advanced order for the items listed as COMING SOON…

Be Ember Prepared! 30-minute DVD
Living With Fire – Before, During, and After the Fire 30-minute DVD – Updated to reflect revised evacuation instructions
Fire Adapted Communities – The Next Step in Wildfire Preparedness Washoe County Version
Choosing the Right Plants for Northern Nevada’s High Fire Hazard Areas

COMING SOON:
Fire Adapted Communities – The Next Step in Wildfire Preparedness General Nevada Version
Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week Posters – featuring the “Wildfire Survival – It Takes A Community” theme

Sonya Sistare
Wildfire Project Coordinator
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
5305 Mill Street, Reno, NV 89503
775-784-4848
*Note - Our office will be moving to a new location on March 25. Our new address will be: 4955 Energy Way, Reno, NV 89502. Beginning on March 28, my direct telephone number will be 775-336-0271.

The NFCA formed a fire-based EMS committee to support those fire departments that provide EMS. The latest committee meeting minutes are here: Click Here
The NFCA attended the WFCA annual President's Forum in March in Tucson. The draft report presented there regarding the NFCA past year activities can be read here - Click Here Please read it and give us your feedback.
Lighthouse Uniforms has designated the NFCA as a beneficiary association where NFCA will receive $5.00 from the sale of their 9-11 Commemorative Chin Strap - Click Here For More
See the article below on the National Fire Service Resource Guide or download here.
Read the White Paper on the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy, they need our support - Click Here
Recruitment & Retention Guide now available from the National Volunteer Fire Council. For a copy - Click Here
State by state retirement benefits comparison for the 10 Western States. Check it out - Click Here
Check out the FireRescue GPO for substantial savings on equipment and supplies

http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekwwdu4ClkE

Major Discounts for all Nevada Fire Service Members and Nevada Fire Departments

For Nevada Fire Chiefs Association Members

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Nevada Fire Chiefs Association is to promote and support the fire service of Nevada.

KEY GOALS:

•To enhance the fire service by providing training in fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency medical services, leadership training and haz-mat.
•To enhance communication within the fire service
•To conduct the business of the association and to address pertinent issues related to the fire service.
•To promote public awareness of the fire service
•Develop position statements and address issues impacting the fire service
•Foster a professional and personal relationship among fire service personnel

Member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs
and the Western Fire Chiefs Association

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