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What's New As Of July 2, 2009


  • For the first 100 people that register for FireShowsReno,  a second person can attend for free!  Click on logo above and use promo code: FreeReg.
    (The free registrations are going fast, take advantage of the ones left now)

  • There were 103 Firefighter fatalities in 2008.  Go to documents to read the annual NFPA report or Click Here.

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

  • At the NFCA Roundatbale meeting in Elko on June 26, 2009 new Officers were appointed pending a special election at the NFCA conference in October.  Chief Gillespie resigned as President resulting in Chief Smith moving up and Chief Giomi moving into the 1st Vice-President position.  Chief Mike Myers, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue was appointed to the 2nd Vice-President position to complete that term until there can be an election.

  • With July 4th just around the corner and the concern with fireworks and fire safety, the NFPA released a report on the effects of fireworks - Click Here for Report

  • National Wildfire Coordinating Group Memo regarding Agreement with Local Fire Departments - Click here To Read

  • NFPA Fire Service Section Spring 2009 Newsletter - Click Here

  • The Nevada Interagency Fire Operations Committee has identified a shortage of Public Information Officers for their Type 3 teams. Fore more information - Click Here

  • The NFCA is looking for a state representative to serve on the WFCA Fire-Rescue GPO Council.  Interested parties should contact Ken Riddle.  For more information - Click Here

  • ISO Survey - Nation's Fire Departments Face Challenges in Staffing, Recruiting and Training Firefighters, and Accessing Water - Click Here for More

  • Renew your NFCA membership for 2009 - Application Here

  • Check out the FireRescue GPO for substantial savings on equipment and supplies - www.firerescue-gpo.com


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

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

7/2/2009

  

National health and safety advocates warn against consumer fireworks
U.S. Olympic hopeful shares story of fireworks injury July 1, 2009 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and its Alliance to Stop Consumer Fireworks hosted a press conference today with th Read More...

7/2/2009

  

Latest issue of NFPA Journal® is available
NFPA Journal exhibits lightweight construction as cover feature June 30, 2009 —The latest issue of NFPA Journal, the official magazine of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), explores the Read More...

7/1/2009

  

2009 Consumer Fireworks Advisory Letter for Non-Profit Organizations
In an effort to educate non-profit organizations and increase their hazardous materials safety awareness, the Department of Transportation/Office of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administra Read More...