www.dailydispatch.com/rssfeed.asp Daily Dispatch : Daily News for America's Fire Service en-us Sun, 11 May 2008 22:15:58 -0800 10 http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=4 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 07:29:26 -0800 Jeff Johnson, fire chief of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) in Oregon has recently filed his application to, and awaits approval from, the International Fire Chiefs Association (IAFC) El ... http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=12 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:49:37 -0800 In the last few days, I have received numerous inquiries from fire chiefs in the western states who have been contacted by representatives for Frontline Wireless, reque ... http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=13 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:15:13 -0800 The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has asked for assistance with putting together a command function component of their LAST (Local Assistance State Teams). Attached is a description of the project. If interested in serving, please note that you will need to attend a 2-3 day train ... http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=14 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:41:45 -0800 As many of you have already heard, we are saddened to report that Chief Ron Hutchings (Retired), Secretary/Treasurer of the IAFC-Great Lakes Division, succumbed to his illness last Friday. Chief Hutchings began his career as a paid on call Fire Fighter for the City of Parma Heights in 1955. He wa ... http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=15 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 23:13:24 -0800 Ronald B. "Hutch" Hutchings (March 24, 1933 - August 24, 2007)Ronald B. “Hutch” Hutchings, 74, Huron, died Friday, August 24, 2007, in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Cleve ... http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=18 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:06:01 -0800 Announcement of the New Great Lakes Division Board of Directors The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) - Great Lakes Division represents the states of Illinois Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and WisconsinThe Board of Directors is comprised of a State Representative ... http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=19 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:15:01 -0800 The Board of Directors of the IAFC - Great Lakes Division, with reluctance and deep regret, has accepted the resignation of Chief Tim Farmer (ret.) as Secretary/Treasurer of the Great Lakes Division effective April 4, 2008. Chief Farmer indicated personal reasons for his decision ... http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=20 Mon, 5 May 2008 07:13:46 -0800 The 2008 Safety, Health, and Survival Week (formerly known as Stand Down Week) will be held June 22-28, 2008. Committed to Long-Term Results encourages long-term investments by both chiefs and firefighters to enhance their health and safety. The ultimate goal is to instit ... http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=22 Tue, 6 May 2008 21:57:02 -0800 Carl Smith, the President of the Southeastern Division, would like all division members to know that ballots for IAFC 2nd Vice President will be coming out Monday, May 12th.  Please join me and the Southeastern Board of Directors in voting for Chief Jack Parow, http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=23 Tue, 6 May 2008 22:03:16 -0800 Ed Wilson,  the President of the Western Division, would like all division members to know that ballots for IAFC 2nd Vice President will be coming out Monday, May 12th. Please join me and the Western Board of Directors in voting for Chief Jack Parow, http://www.dailydispatch.com/editorials.asp?EditorialId=24 Wed, 7 May 2008 06:58:25 -0800 Tim Wall, the President of the New England Division, would like all division members to know that ballots for IAFC 2nd Vice President will be coming out Monday, May 12th. Please join me and the New England Board of Directors in voting for Chief Jack Parow,