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What's New As Of July 20, 2010




2nd Annual FireShowsReno Chilli Cook-Off & Fundraiser!!
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  • New EMT practice test questions link added on the On-line Training tab.

  • Northern Nevada Fire Chiefs Association minutes have been added to the NFCA website, click on "Agenda/Minutes" tab.

  • The Volunteer/Combination Chief Officers Section (VCOS) of the IAFC is looking for a volunteer fire chief to mentor including attendance at the NVFC Summit in 2011.  If interested, please contact Ken Riddle by clicking "contact us", or email ken.riddle@cox.net

  • The Board of Directors of the Nevada Firefighter's Memorial are accepting nominations of Nevada firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty for recognition on the Nevada Firefighter's Memorial.  For nomination criteria - Click Here Additional information: Click Here 

     
  • Sparks Fire Department has radios to donate.  See announcement below.

  • Lighthouse Uniforms has designated the NFCA as a beneficiary association where NFCA will recieve $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 dowload here.

  • Read the White Paper on the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy, they need our support - Click Here

  • The following memo is a synopsis of the government affairs issues the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) has been concentrating on in the second session of the 111th Congress. - Click Here to Read 

  • The State of Nevada Fire Mutual Aid program is instituting a Strike Team Leader/Task Force Leader recruitment and peer review program similar to the Lake Tahoe Regional Fire Chiefs (LTRFC) Peer Review process.  For more information, click the links below:

        - STEN/TFLD General Information 
        - STL-TFL 2010 Application 
        - STEN Certs and Quals 
        - Incident Experience Record

  • Recruitment & Retention Guide now available from the National Volunteer Fire Council. For a copy - Click Here

  • Safety Alert!!  New way to commit suicide endangers fire and EMS personnel - Click Here

  • 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. Click here for more info - www.fireshowsreno.com
           
  • 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
  • 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

7/29/2010

  

New NFIRS Web-Based Data Entry Tool Now Available
USFA Media Contact: (301) 447-1853 Washington, DC — The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) has recently made available a new National Fire Incident R Read More...

7/27/2010

  

Chief Johnson Testifies for the IAFC in Support of the Public Safety Broadband Network
Recommends Giving D Block to Public SafetyFairfax, Va., July 27, 2010...Today, IAFC President and Chairman of the Board Jeff Johnson, chief of Tualatin Valley (Ore.) Fire & Rescue, testified befor Read More...

7/23/2010

  

Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week 2010—How'd It Go?
IAFC INFORMATION ALERTContact: IAFC Strategic Services703-273-0911 • www.iafc.org Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week 2010—How'd It Go?Fairfax, Va., July 22, 2010... With the conclusion of the Read More...