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May 2008

Swiftwater Rescue Technician
Type:  Seminar
Date:  May 9, 2008 -- May 13, 2008
Location:  Missoula, Montana
Web site:  http://www.montanariverguides.com
Contact:  Mike Johnston
Email:  rivers@montana.com
Phone:  406-777-4837
Summary:  Montana River Guides and Rescue 3 International are hosting a 3 day Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course on the Clark Fork and Blackfoot Rivers.This hands-on, scenario based whitewater rescue class focuses on rescuer safety, recognizing and avoiding hazards, quick rescue techniques for swimmers and entrapments, extrications and technical rescues. Certified through Rescue 3 International.
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Sky Tower Firefighter Vertical Challenge
Type:  Fundraiser
Date:  May 10, 2008
Location:  Auckland, New Zealand
Web site:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM7xx6F6FpA
Contact:  Tony Scott (Scottie)
Email:  scottie@scottie.co.nz
Phone:  00 64 274501889
Summary:  A Firefighter Stair Climb up New Zealands Tallest Building, A 200m run then a 47 floor 1027 step stair climb to the finish. Over $100,000 in three years raised for the Leukemia and Blood Foundation of New Zealand. 2007 saw two firefighters from America attend.
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Oklahoma State Fire Fighters Assocation Memorial Poker Run
Type:  Fundraiser
Date:  May 10, 2008
Location:  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Web site:  http://www.osfa.info
Contact:  Jack Ellington
Email:  nfd610@hotmail.com
Phone:  (405) 590-4121
Summary:  The Oklahoma State Fire Fighters Association will be conducting the 3rd annual fallen and living memorial poker run. benefits to go to the memorial register on line at www.osfa.info or contact Jack Ellington nfd610@hotmail.com or (405) 590-4121
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Rope Rescue Get Together
Type:  Seminar
Date:  May 10, 2008
Location:  Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Contact:  Franklin
Email:  f_klock@yahoo.com
Summary:  Rope Rescue training session/get together at Cathedral Rock Climbing Gym, in Lehighton, On May 10th. 2008, from approx. 5 pm. till 10p.m. www.crgym.com All are welcome.Great opportunity to improve rappelling skills, and have some fun! There is no prerequisite for this session, but all participants should be serious about learning. If you plan to attend, please let me know via email so I can give the gym a heads up to the number of attendees.
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Boise Fire Fighter Safety Symposium
Type:  Symposium
Date:  May 15, 2008 -- May 17, 2008
Location:  Boise, Idaho
Web site:  http://www.cityofboise.org/fire
Contact:  Kendra
Email:  KMarshburn@cityofboise.org
Phone:  208-378-8517
Summary:  Boise Fire Department will host the annual Firefighter Safety Symposium May 15-17, 2008.The success of the symposium is the ability to deliver valuable training to Boise Fire Department personnel and those attending throughout the northwest.
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Western Maine Fire Attack School
Type:  Convention
Date:  May 16, 2008 -- May 18, 2008
Location:  Bethel, Maine
Web site:  http://www.frandford.org
Contact:  Vicki Schmidt
Email:  info@frandford.org
Phone:  207-890-4590
Summary:  Friday evening social and vendor display, truck tours and equipment demos. Two day intensive courses for rural, urban, and wildland firefighters. Wide Area Search, Small Plane Crash Rescue and Response, CAFS Intro and Ops, PPA & PPV, Fireground Command and Company Ops, NFA courses, Wildland S212, and lots more! Saturday evening cookout with Bethel Fire Department! Friday night guest speaker: Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director of FIRE CHIEF magazine.
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Worcester Fire Safety and Survival Seminar
Type:  Seminar
Date:  May 17, 2008 -- May 18, 2008
Location:  Worcester, Massachusetts
Contact:  John Daly
Phone:  508-423-4799
Summary:  The Worcester Fire Safety and Survival Seminar Presents Thermal Imaging with Safe IR. There will be two one day sessions with a maximum of 20 students each day. The dates are May 17 and May 18, Cost is $175. Contact John Daly. 508-423-4799
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1 Annual Burned Childrens Fund Bass Tournament
Type:  Fundraiser
Date:  May 17, 2008
Location:  Clarks Hill, South Carolina
Web site:  http://WWW. fivelakesfishingclub.com
Contact:  Tim Robinson
Phone:  864-682-4074
Summary:  This is the first Annual Burned Childrens Fund open Bass Tournament located on Clarks Hill Lake on May 17, 2008. entry fee is $75.00 per team with 70% pay back. so come joining the fun and help support the Burned Childrens fund. for more info go to www.fivelakesfishingclub.com or contact Tim Robinson at 864-682-4074
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American Heroes Aviation & Public Safety Expo
Type:  Expo
Date:  May 17, 2008
Location:  Rome, Georgia
Web site:  http://www.heroes-airshow.com/georgia
Contact:  Scott Christie
Email:  fyrfly63@yahoo.com
Phone:  770-314-2364
Summary:  Salute to Military and Public Safety Personnel/ Agencies in North Ga, Alabama & Tennessee. Helicopter & fixed wing aircraft, Fire, Rescue and Law Enforcement team demos, recruiting opportunities. Free, open to the public. NO FEES TO EXHIBIT.
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Firetrucks, Food & Fun
Type:  Fundraiser
Date:  May 17, 2008 -- May 18, 2008
Location:  Branson, Missouri
Contact:  chris ely
Email:  chris_ely2hotmail.com
Phone:  417.598.9420
Summary:  Proceeds from the event will go to help fund the following:Branson FFs Assoc. Branson FFs Aux. Branson Fire Rescue Honor Guard E.F.F.O.R.T. benevolent fund C.E.R.T. Antique Fire Truck Show with trophies A junior ff challenge course Raffle for items such as 32" flat screen HDTV, Stihl leaf blower, and $150 Bass Pro Gift card Food and entertain. will be provided by area businesses and shows
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FDNY 9-11 MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
Type:  Memorial
Date:  May 18, 2008 -- May 22, 2008
Location:  Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Web site:  http://www.fdnygolf.com
Contact:  KOB
Email:  fdny911golf@aol.com
Summary:  Join 1000 Firefighters from around the Country & Canada in celebration of Brotherhood! PRIVATE JETS AVAILABLE!The event is run by members of the FDNY to thank you for your support!
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Queen City Climb
Type:  Expo
Date:  May 18, 2008
Location:  Manchester, New Hampshire
Web site:  http://www.mrsnv.com/evt/home.jsp?id=1907
Contact:  Erin Hickey
Email:  ehickey@lungma.org
Phone:  781-890-4262
Summary:  Join the American Lung Association of New Hampshire for New Englands newest stair climb event. Race, run, or walk up the 20 stories of the Hampshire Plaza while raising money to fight lung disease. Awards will be given to the fastest individual firefighter, fastest male and female finisher, and more.
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1st Annual Firefighter Breakfast
Type:  Fundraiser
Date:  May 18, 2008
Location:  Minotola, New Jersy
Contact:  Lieutenant Drogo / Firefighter Chapman
Email:  kchapman_minotola_11273@comcast.net
Phone:  1-856-697-2626
Summary:  Date: May 18, 2008Time: 7am - 12 noon Place: Minotola Fire House Borough of Buena Zone #2 Wheat Rd Minotola NJ 08341 Cost: $6.00 per Person Hope to see you there
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KEYS TO GLOBAL DIVERSITY TRAINING
Type:  Seminar
Date:  May 20, 2008 -- May 21, 2008
Location:  St. Louis, Missouri
Web site:  http://www.keysguidetojobs.net
Contact:  Alvin Benson
Email:  al_benson@keysguidetojobs.net
Phone:  314-371-1994
Summary:  The primary objective of the comprehensive two-day flagship diversity seminar is to stimulate awareness and acceptance of individual differences within organizations through learning simulations, small group dialogue and full group interactive, (i.e., role-modeling) activities from a communication perspective.
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Providence Safety & Survival Conference
Type:  Convention
Date:  May 21, 2008 -- May 23, 2008
Location:  Providence, RI, Rhode Island
Web site:  http://www.pfdsafety.com
Phone:  (401) 781-3439
Summary:  Three day firefighter conference consisting of one day of speakers and classroom seminars and two days of hands-on workshops. Fire and EMS vendors will be onsite during the first day, being the conference day.
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