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What's New As Of February 3, 2010
  • ISO is looking at changing its rating schedule.  To read more - Click Here

  • State by state retirement benefits comparison for the 10 Western States. Check it out - Click Here

  • The NFCA annual FireShowsReno will be held October 25 - 27, 2010.  We are selecting topics and speakers for this conference.  If you have any suggestions you would like hear, or you are an instructor or speaker, please contact us by using the contact us tab on the left of the page.
     
  • At the NFCA Roundtable Meeting the following new officers were elected for a two-year term in the following positions: 
     - President - Chief Steve Smith, Clark County Fire Department
     - First Vice-President - Chief Stacey Giomi, Carson City Fire Department
    - Second Vice-President - Chief Mike Myers, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue

     
  • Get ready for the 2010 Western States Police & Fire Games in the Reno/Tahoe area July 24 - 31, 2010. See events on the sidebar or go to www.wspfg2010.org

  • Nominations for Type 3 Incident Management Teams for 2010 - Click Here

  • The WFCA is collecting Fire Department Employee handbooks and policies as sample references for the Fire Service Library (www.fireservicelibrary.com). Many districts and departments are looking to update their new employee training materials which would include:

    • Employee Handbooks
    • Harassment policies
    • Civil Rights policies
    • Discipline policies
    • Other miscellaneous employee policies and procedures

    Please send any electronic documents that you would be willing to share for samples to jessica@wfca.com for inclusion in our Fire Service Library. Thank you in advance for your assistance!

  • Watch this video:
    "Fire-Based EMS National Medical Report - I am Alive" Click Here     

  • Check out the FireRescue GPO for substantial savings on equipment and supplies

    

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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 
  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Recent News

2/6/2010

  

Caution Urged on Powerheart and CardioVive Automated External Defibrillators
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting users of certain Powerheart and CardioVive automated external defibrillators that these devices may malfunction unexpectedly. This can cause a Read More...

2/6/2010

  

U.S. Fire Administrator Attends WMD Incident Command Course
Anniston, AL - U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin J. Cochran attended the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Incident Command: Capabilities, Planning and Response Actions (IC) course at the Center for Dome Read More...

2/4/2010

  

USFA Releases Hotel and Motel Fires Topical Report
EMMITSBURG, MD - The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a special report, part of its Topical Fire Report Series, examining the causes and characte Read More...