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S orry, the retreat for 2010 was canceled due to low enrollment,
We will
possibly be re-scheduling it for Fall 2010
Potentially November 12 & 13 2010 at Somerset Fire Academy.
Please check back periodically for details.
FIRE SERVICE WOMEN
OF NEW JERSEY
15th Annual Conference
April 30 & May 1, 2010
Morris County Public Safety Training Academy
Parsippany, NJ
Send completed
registration form and payment to:
N.J. Division of Fire Safety
Fire Service Women of New
Jersey Conference
PO Box 809
Trenton, NJ 08625-0809
Registration deadline is
April 15, 2010
Hotel Information:
Hanover Marriott
1401 Route 10 East
Whippany, NJ 07981
Click
Here for Brochure
and registration form(pdf)
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FIREWORKS OPERATIONS C2T07
(0.25 CEU Instructor)
Instructor: John Thomas, Pyro Technician & Fire Investigator, Fire
Inspection Services
The Fireworks Operation course was developed for the first responder
in mind. The course explains how pyrotechnic shows are set up and fired.
The Instructor will also cover what responsibilities the 1st responder
will have if something goes wrong. The course will also talk about the
interaction with the Local and State Fire Marshalls office.
RAPID INTERVENTION/ SAFETY & SURVIVAL C2T08
(0.5 CEU Instructor)
Instructor: Scott Warner, Academy Instructor
This eight-hour course will cover some of the latest techniques in
Rapid Intervention of saving our brothers or sisters as well as Safety
and Survival techniques’ to save yourself. These hands on courses will
be the hardest work you have ever done within the scope of training in
the fire service. There will be several stations covering several
subjects. Some of the subjects being covered will be: Managing the
Mayday; Ladder Bailout; Mask Course; Below Grade Rescue; Upper floor
Rescue; and Several Victim Removal Techniques.
This course will meet some of the state guidelines for Rapid
Intervention Crews.
Prerequisite for Class: Firefighter 1
The Following equipment will be needed to participate in the class:
Full PPE including SCBA unit and Spare Cylinder.
VEHICLE EXTRICATION C1T88
(0.25 CEU Instructor)
Instructors: Tom Gaylord Academy
The class will give an overview of Vehicle Rescue practices in
relation to safety and multi – agency operations. It will be followed by
a practical exercise in powered rescue tool operations used in vehicle
rescue.
WOMEN IN THE FIRE SERVICE... C1W19
ARE WE OUR OWN WORST ENEMIES?
(0.25 CEU Instructor)
Instructor: Gail Patterson, Certified Empowerment Coach, The Wise
Woman’s Way
How true is it that we create our own reality? As women in a very
"non-traditional" role, we are constantly breaking new ground. As
pioneers in this area, how are we creating the image of the female
firefighter?
Are we happy with how we are perceived and received? Join us for a
presentation and round-table discussion of this vital topic as it
pertains to us all.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Friday, April 30, 2010
Morris CountyPublic Safety
Training Academy
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. MEET
AND GREET (Light Refreshments Served)
WELCOME ADDRESS: Rae Ann
Wallace, FSWNJ President
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jack
Alderton, Morris County Fire Coordinator
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Morning Session
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
MORRIS COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY
TRAINING ACADEMY
500 West Hanover Avenue
Parsippany, NJ 07950
973-285-2979
From I-287 Southbound:
Take Exit 36. Bear right off exit to traffic light. Make right onto
Ridgedale Avenue. At next traffic light, make left onto East Hanover
Avenue. Proceed through six additional traffic lights. At the 7th
traffic light, turn right into Academy driveway (Freedom Way). Mileage -
3.5 miles.
From I-287 Northbound:
Take Exit 36B. Cross back over I-287 and stay to the extreme right. At
the traffic light, take yield to the right (Ridgedale Avenue). Turn left
at third traffic light (East Hanover Avenue). Proceed through 6
additional traffic lights. At the 7th traffic light, turn right into the
Academy driveway (Freedom Way). Mileage - 3.5 miles.
From Route 24 Westbound:
Take Exit 1A. At first traffic light
make right onto Hanover Avenue. Proceed through 8 additional traffic
lights. At 9th traffic light, turn right into Academy driveway (Freedom
Way). Mileage - 4.5 miles.
From GSP Northbound:
Take Exit 142 to I-78 East to I-78 West, to I-287 (then follow
directions from I-287 Northbound), or Route 24 West (Follow directions
from Route 24 Westbound).
From NJ Turnpike Northbound:
Take I-78 West. To Route 24 West (Then
follow directions from Route 24 Westbound).
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Past retreats :
Laura's "You Tube" Links:
2008
Retreat
2007
Retreat
The 12th Annual Retreat
at the Bergen
County Fire Academy
Pictures from the retreat:
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Click here for Slide show of 2005 retreat
Click here for Video of 2005 retreat, supplied by NJDFS:
Appx 2 megabytes download):
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