| Latest News |
| 11/21/2008 |
| Flanagan Scholarship Application |
| | This scholarship program was established in 1974 by the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, the Connecticut Fire Chief’s Association, the Connecticut Fire Marshal’s Association, and the Connecticut Fire Department Instructors Association to honor the memory of Andrew J. Flanagan.
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| 11/10/2008 |
| 2009 Fire Training Calendar |
| | The 2009 Connecticut Fire Academy Fire Training Calendar has been released and is available for download. |
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| 11/7/2008 |
| Awareness and Operations Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Competencies |
| | Progress Report and Suggestions for Training |
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| 10/29/2008 |
| Entry-Level Fire Service Training Reimbursement |
| | The Commission on Fire Prevention and Control has updated the policy and procedures for the Entry-Level Fire Service Training Reimbursement program. Municipalities, municipal fire departments and state agency fire departments are now eligible to be reimbursed for one-half cost of Firefighter I or Recruit Firefighter training of volunteer and career personnel who achieve state certification. Reimbursement has been capped at a maximum rate of $300 for FFI and $2887.50 for the 14 week Recruit Firefighter training programs or equivalent. |
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| 10/29/2008 |
| Commission Receives Donation |
| | At their October 28, 2008 meeting, the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control received a donation from the Connecticut Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society. |
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| 10/1/2008 |
| Hazmat Awareness and Operations 2008 Edition |
| | The adoption of updated editions for two NFPA standards presents new aspects for the future certification of Connecticut firefighters, including the opportunity for certification of Hazardous Materials competencies. |
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| 8/25/2008 |
| 2008 Seminar Series |
| | The fifth presentation of the 2008 Seminar Series is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2008. The seminar will be delivered at Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks. The presenter will be Chief Tim Holman of the German Township, Ohio Fire and EMS speaking on Attitudes In Volunteer & Combination Departments: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly |
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| 8/1/2008 |
| CFPC Administered Supplemental Grant Award Program |
| | Letters announcing the FY2009 Supplemental Grant Award Program administered by the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control were mailed to eligible volunteer fire companies on July 31st. Local volunteer fire companies that provide emergency response services on designated state limited access highways are eligible for this grant. |
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| 7/25/2008 |
| Leadership I, II and III classes |
| | The Connecticut Fire Academy in cooperation with the National Fire Academy present 3 leadership classes over the next year at the Connecticut Fire Academy |
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| 7/22/2008 |
| Hazardous Material Seminar Series |
| | New this year is the offering of Hazardous Materials Commodity Training. These courses are an in-depth examination of specific commodities as found in our response environment.
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