PRIORITY REQUEST: Support Needed for Fire School Funding Request
author:Arizona Fire Chiefs Association
published:5/22/2013
As you may be aware Chief Randy Redmond has been working diligently to obtain funding through the state budget to support the state fire school. He has obtained the backing of Rep. David Gowen (District 30) who has gotten a line item of $100,000 included in the current House Budget to “support volunteer firefighter training through the Arizona State Fire School”. There is no bill or resolution number, it is just included as part of the proposed budget. At the present time there is no companion line item in either the Governor’s or Senate’s proposed budget but that is being worked on.     read more

iLearnFire – Western Fire Chiefs Association offers online training solution
author:Jeffrey D. Johnson, CEO, Western Fire Chiefs Association
published:4/21/2013
Western Fire Chiefs Association is excited to roll-out iLearnFire. A strategic partnership between the WFCA, 24-7 Fire and 24-7 EMS gives us the opportunity to revolutionize training for fire departments of all shapes and sizes. We know how important training is to your organization and that it is often the first thing to go when the budget shrinks. It’s time to rethink the way you provide training, and it’s time WFCA helps you get there.     read more

86th Annual EDIAFC Conference - May 10-11, 2013 in Annapolis, Maryland
author:Eastern Division of the IAFC
published:2/24/2013
Plan to attend the 86th Annual Eastern Division of the IAFC Conference May 10-11, 2013 at the Doubletree Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland. All of the events at the conference can be found on the EDIAFC web site including business session descriptions and biographies of the speakers relative to their presentation. Anyone registered for the Full Conference or as a Partner is invited to attend the Memorial Service, Keynote Address, plus any of the business sessions and exhibits.     read more

Do you have an idea, service or product you think may work for the fire service?
author:Jeffrey D. Johnson, CEO, Western Fire Chiefs Association
published:1/08/2013
Join us for the first ever FireCrucible brought to you by the Western Fire Chiefs! This is a unique way for your business to gain valuable and informed customer insight into your product or service. You may be planning to launch an entirely new product into the Fire and Rescue market, adapting a current offering, or seeking to gain approval for development funding in-house. Alternatively, you may have a new idea that you want to “battle test” for proof of concept before making an investment decision.     read more

First Fire Apparatus Purchase Made Through the FireRescue GPO
author:Jeffrey D. Johnson, CEO, Western Fire Chiefs Association
published:11/04/2012
The Western Fire Chiefs Association and the FireRescue GPO are pleased to announce a competitively bid contract is now available through Pierce Manufacturing and Hughes Fire Apparatus for both a 2100 and 3000 gallon water tender/tanker. Tualatin Valley Fire Department in Tigard, Oregon has already completed the purchase of two tenders and according to Fire Chief Mike Duyck, “the department is excited about how seamless the purchasing process was as well as the overall value received.”     read more