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Puddin Race,
St. Lucie County
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| Bridging the Gap |
In discussion with my wife, Janelle, a few nights ago, we covered the issue of what fire prevention means to the operational side of the fire service. Janelle has a wonderful working knowledge of fire prevention as she has been working in that field for some years herself. Much to the dismay of our children, we spent many dinner times talking about fire code related items. We eventually found the kids falling face down in their soup or running out of the room wincing in pain.
There are times that a fire prevention division is viewed like the crazy Aunt in the basement that few want anything to do with. However, is this a label we are putting on our selves? Knowing what operations may need from fire prevention is something we may not be keeping up with. Having a back ground in operations gave me a false sense of security. It has been at least 24 years since I worked in operations. (Man, does time fly) Where I can say that operations may not understand the issues of fire prevention, what have I done to keep up with the changes and challenges of operations?
All too often, I and others get bogged down with problems of legislative concerns and how it affects us in the fire prevention field. While we must keep a keen eye on Tallahassee and effects we might see, do we glance over to the other side to see if there are any changes to operations? Now I know our FFMIA by-laws very clearly states we do not get involved in such issues, but there is nothing that says we should not at least take a glance on our local level for outside changes.
Are we doing enough, providing enough, and are encouraging enough to operations by offering them information and participating in their agendas? I encourage involvement through the fire inspectors I work with. Fire Inspectors have a wealth of knowledge and expertise with fire systems and first hand knowledge of the buildings that operations may respond. When they have something unusual or are doing a specific inspection on a system that would benefit operations, I ask the inspectors to notify them and ask to join in. Actually, they are doing it pretty much on their own. With regards to fire operations there could be changes in the field such as change of fire apparatus, closing/opening of stations, or reduction of response personal. Those are areas we need to keep up with in prevention. An example would be changes in time, distance, manpower, equipment, and water availability. Is that not as equally important for us in prevention to know? I believe it is!
This article probably covers an area that many of you are already addressing. As much as we would like to have operations understand the needs of prevention, it is equally as essential to keep up with their side of the house.
Wesley Hayes, Fire Marshal
Polk County Fire Services
1st V.P., FFMIA
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June is here and so is FAFLSE Conference! I can't wait to see all of you there. Please bring auction items with you. We are able to provide scholarships to conference with auction monies.
The 2009 conference is packed with lots of great workshops and enjoyable activities. I'll see you there!
Puddin Race, Chair
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| Important Notice Regarding Student ID's |
Remember... the association no longer accepts social security numbers when signing the sign in sheets at our seminars or conferences. You will need to go to the Florida State Fire College Website, get signed in and get your Student ID. This is the only number that will be accepted.
Article Provided by:
Chuck Akers Executive Director, FFMIA |
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| Home Safety Council Introduces "Start Safe: A Fire and Burn Safety Program for Preschoolers and their Families" |
Through a major grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, the Home Safety Council's new program was created to reach preschoolers and their families with life-saving fire and burn prevention messages. Start Safe: A Fire and Burn Safety Program for Preschoolers and their Families has been distributed to 6,700 preschool classrooms across the country and will be offered to the fire service through HSC's Expert Network starting in August.
A Tampa, Florida Head Start was selected to pilot this program with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue's Public Education Coordinator, Victoria Yeakley. With the partnership of Head Start teachers, parent advocates and fire department personnel, preschoolers and their families will learn life saving fire safety messages.
Tyco International has provided additional funds to provide training for 13 teams across the United States to field test Start Safe in local Head Start centers. In addition, with support from Touchstone Energy, the Jaycee Burn Center is leading an effort to deliver and implement the program to preschools in low-income areas throughout the state of North Carolina.
Article provided by:
Victoria Yeakley, Public Education Coordinator
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
3210 S. 78th Street
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-5541
Fax (813) 744-5794
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| 131st Baby Saved |
Dear Friends of "Safe Haven", A little boy was born this month at a Hospital in North Florida under the "Safe Haven" program. He and his mother were doing very well. This is the one hundred and thirty first (131) baby saved from the dangers of abandonment, from an almost sure death. The mission continues.....saving one life at a time. Sincerely, Nick Silverio
Our mission continues...........Saving Lives.. Gloria M. Silverio Foundation 501(c)3 - " A Safe Haven for Newborns".
6801 NW 77th Ave., Suite 404,Miami, FL 33166.
Phone:(305) 882 1304 ext:103, Fax:(305) 889 0017
Cell: (786) 246-1304
To learn more please visit: www.asafehavenfornewborns.com
Email: safehaven@asafehavenfornewborns.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
A newborn left under the "Safe Haven" program, either by the Letter of the Law or Spirit of the Law was not abandoned.
We receive so many requests to adopt a "Safe Haven" baby. Realistically, it is virtually impossible to ask for and expect to adopt one of these children. The adoption process is regulated by the State of Florida and is the same process for all children that are placed with adoption agencies. To learn more about Adoption and/or to find an agency or agencies in your area contact:
For Florida: 1-800-96ADOPT
For the other 49 states and Puerto Rico: 1-888-200-4005, www.adoptuskids.org
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The Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I & II class is scheduled for August 25th - August 28th in Palm Beach County. It will be held at the new Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Headquarters building, 401 Pike Road, Royal Palm Beach. This National Fire Academy class is only offered in Florida once a year, sponsored by the Florida Association of Fire and Life Safety Educators.
Member registration rate is just $150.00. The registration form can be found on our website at www.ffmia.org. JFIS I will provide 12.0 CEU's for Firesafety Inspector/Speical Fire Safety Inspector/Instructor I, II, III. JFIS II will provide 16.0 CEU's for Firesafety Inspector/Special Fire Safety Inspector/ 8.0 for Instructor I, II & III.
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