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Fire prevention training classes set for September, October
Education and certification available at one of California's best local programs
It has a statewide reputation for running one of the best certification and education programs, and once again the Sonoma County Fire Prevention Officers Association will be presenting two classes available to anyone in California: State Fire Marshal CFSTES Class Fire Prevention 1A and 1B. More... |
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FMESA Board nominating period open
Message from President Bill Bondshu
The FMESA bylaws call for the election of Board members prior to October 1st of even-numbered years. Since it's 2010, the nomination period is open between now and August 30, 2010.
Nominate yourself or a colleague for a spot as Board member-at-large orfor vice president of your division (State Fire Marshal, Cal EMA, or Cal Fire Communications Operators). More... |
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Emergency fire and rescue teams practice first joint training
FMESA members at center of preparedness
A joint state and local, fire and rescue operation completed its first practice recently, just in time for the fire season and the daily problems either Mother Nature or man's clumsiness throws at society. All 13 teams of the California Fire & Rescue Training Authority (CFRTA) participated in a simultaneous Cal EMA/CFRTA training drill in Sacramento and El Dorado counties, using their assigned vehicles and equipment caches. More... |
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Six new FMESA members come aboard after hearing from CSLEA officials
Furloughs, lawsuits, and minimum wage key topics of discussion
FMESA President Bill Bondshu reports: We had a membership meeting at Cal EMA that was attended by over 40 FMESA members. Kasey Clark and Paul Satkowski were guest speakers. Two of the objectives of the meeting were to talk about the benefits of being a member and providing an update to the current conditions regarding furloughs, lawsuits and the threat of minimum wage. More... |
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Current and former State Fire Marshals to join unique Bay Area event
--Register now for June 23 event
What started as a good idea five years ago has blossomed into a unique event attracting participants far beyond its original borders. At this year's gathering, acting State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover and former State Fire Marshals Ronny Coleman and Ruben Grijalva will join firefighting officials from Marin and Sonoma counties in their annual meeting with building officials from all over California for a one-day exchange of information. More... |
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