Arizona Fire and Burn Educators Association

  1) AIOA's next virtual meeting is coming up!  The next Arizona Information Officers Association’s virtual meeting will be held in August. We'll follow up soon with more details. In the meantime, if you haven't already, we encourage you to join the   AIOA Facebook group . Contact Anne Ackroyd at  aackroyd@azgfd.gov  with any questions.    2) National WEA and EAS test on Aug 11.   FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on Aug 11 at 11:20 am.   Here is some  information about the test   and a  short video  to share on social.   What does it mean to you?  For those that have opted to receive alerts on their phone  . .the wireless alert will sound at 11:20.  Even though the cell phone will say “This is a test . . .” the multiple cell phones sounding may startle the public.  Just want you to be in the know.   3) PIO Training through DEMA . . .GOOD NEWS!!   DEMA PIO training will be returning in a fe

In this episode of CRR Radio, we launch Failure's Classroom , an occasional series of conversations about projects that just didn't turn out as expected.  Sometimes (many times?) we learn as much, if not more, from what didn't work as much as from what did. In this series from CRR Radio we will be talking with people about something that they tried, with the highest hopes but, well...just didn't work out as expected. Joining us for the first show is Mike Weller, CRR Curriculum Manager with the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. You can listen to this episode, and all of the others, at  www.StrategicFire.org/CRRradio . 

  By Emergency Care Blog Team, July 20, 2021 There’s been a spike in demand for backyard pools throughout the pandemic as families have stayed close to home for summer fun. Unfortunately, this surge in backyard pool sales has also meant an increase in accidents and potential safety issues. Read more »

  Extreme heat adaptation The western United States has experienced extreme heat recently that tested critical infrastructure and hospitalized Americans with heat illness. Extreme heat is associated with increased hospital admissions and is a threat to U.S. public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a digital story that overviews how grant recipients under the Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative are preparing for and responding to increasing temperatures. Explore this story for examples of heat adaptation activities that you can implement in your community, including response plans, health alert systems, education activities, cooling centers and water sites, and more. Read the story

  Prevent accidental and careless wildfires Use these 2 new cards for Facebook and Twitter to help spread the word on social media about how to prevent common outdoor activities like mowing and campfires from turning into wildfire disasters.            Download here: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/img/share/safety-tips-prevent-accidental-wildfires-mowing.1200x600.gif     Download here:  https://www.usfa.fema.gov/img/share/safety-tips-prevent-careless-wildfires-campfires.1200x600.gif

  Dear colleagues,   There’s lots to report in this 32 nd   edition of the fabtic newsletter, including:   Supervision for staff in the wake of COVID-19; Firehawks – a new and innovative research project about children who set fires; ‘Talking About Self-Harm and Firesetting: Holding Sensitive Conversations’ – a two-day training course taking place in October 2021; How to access the recordings of two firesetting webinars hosted by ACAMH.   As ever, the newsletter is designed to be read on screen and so please forward this latest issue to colleagues and contacts wherever helpful.   With all good wishes for a restful and recharging summer,   Joanna. See my work featured in the Financial Times  ‘I stop children setting fires’ Joanna Foster  BA (Hons) Oxon, PGC Managing Director Working with children and families, specialising in firesetting behaviour W:   www.fabtic.co.uk    E:   jfoster@fabtic.co.uk    T:  +44 (0)20 7249 0652   M:   +44 (0)7980 133 353   Twitter  @fabtic_ltd

National Fire Academy Training Wildland Urban Interface Firefighting for the Structural Company Officer (F0610) Course Description:This two-day course identifies operational activities and safety concerns for structural Company Officers (COs) assigned to a wildland urban interface (WUI) incident.    Course Syllabus: https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0455.pdf To Register:Contact Captain Steve Legros at Stephen.legros@yumaaz.gov or 928-373-4863    Please include: Name, EIN, FEMA SID and contact information   

  8th Annual ARIZONA STATE FIRE SCHOOL September 8 – 12, 2021   Scholarship Information – Arizona Firefighters Fund REIMBURSEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS – STILL AVAILABLE!   If selected as a scholarship recipient, $500.00 would be awarded to your department/agency for each pair of candidates that apply. Scholarships will only be awarded in pairs –  NO EXCEPTIONS . Scholarship reimbursement checks will only be awarded if candidates complete all class requirements to receive a Certificate of Completion. Checks will be mailed to the candidate’s department, the week following Fire School.      Awards will be prioritized as follows :   1 st   - Volunteer Departments   2 nd   - Departments with less than 6 paid firefighters   3 rd   - Departments with less than 20 firefighters and have had a significant reduction in their training budget   4 th  -  Other departments that can justify training needs that cannot be met with their internal budget All requests that meet the above criteria will be considere

Taking Care of Our Own® A daylong training program sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation August 17, 2021 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Chandler Public Safety Training Center REGISTER NOW Fire departments don’t know when they will have a line-of-duty death or serious injury.  Do you have a plan in place?  Do you know how to notify survivors in a timely and proper way?  Are your personnel records current?  Do you know how to access Federal, State, and local benefits? Targeted for all fire service personnel, this course covers pre-incident planning, survivor notification, family and coworker support, and benefits and resources available for survivors. The course is provided at no charge with lunch provided by the Arizona State Fire Training Committee and the Arizona Fire Marshals Association. Please follow the link below to register. (Registration is currently being limited to the first 50 individuals)

The Verde Valley Fire Chief’s Service and the Verde Valley All Hazards Training Committee in conjunction with the Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence and the National Fire Academy are pleased to offer: Fire Investigation: First Responders Curriculum: Fire Investigation   This two-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation. The course will stress the importance of fire scene awareness, evidence identification, preservation, and the basics of a fire investigation. Students will develop an appreciation of the convergence of suppression, investigation, science, and law. Click on link for more information http://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10753  

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Register TODAY for   CRR: Insights to Action , a virtual conference taking place on July 20 th   as part of the NFPA 125 th   Anniversary Conference Series. Registration is open up until the event but the BOGO registration (Register 2 people for $98!) ends today.   We are offering a spectacular line up of speakers & presentations with something for everyone working in the CRR space. We’d love to see you there!   For more information, session descriptions, and to register, head to  nfpa.org/CRR-track   Reach out to  CRR@nfpa.org  with any questions!

  ASU-SIRC is conducting virtual focus groups throughout Arizona to identify themes surrounding Opioid Use Disorder and Stigma Reduction. The focus groups will take from 60 - 90 minutes and participants get a $25.00 gift card.

  ASU-SIRC is conducting virtual focus groups throughout Arizona to identify themes surrounding Opioid Use Disorder and Stigma Reduction. The focus groups will take from 60 - 90 minutes and participants get a $25.00 gift card.

  ASU-SIRC is conducting virtual focus groups throughout Arizona to identify themes surrounding Opioid Use Disorder and Stigma Reduction. The focus groups will take from 60 - 90 minutes and participants get a $25.00 gift card.