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FSA Upcoming Tradeshow Schedule:

ARFF Working Group Annual Conference Orlando, FL Sept. 26-28, 2011 FireShow Reno, Reno, NV Oct. 24-26, 2011 Joint Western Region Mine Safety and Health Conference Henderson, NV Oct. 24-26, 2011

The View from the Tower Sept 2011 Volume 1, Issue 7 www.fireacademy.unr.edu

FSA HOSTS GLOBAL MINE RESCUE SUMMIT

Don’t Delay These classes will be coming up for enrollment review. Make sure you get your enrollments in: Nov 1-4: Entry Level Industrial Firefighter Nov 1-4: Industrial Fire Brigade Leader Nov 15-18: Advanced Exterior Industrial Firefighter

The University of Nevada Reno, Fire Science Academy was proud to host the 2011 Global Mine Rescue Summit held by Barrick Gold Corp., September 12-15. Seventy-seven of the company’s top emergency response professionals from nine countries came together for the summit, where they shared best practices and took part in realistic emergency exercises. Bruce Huber, senior director of safety and health for Barrick, said the summit allows employees from around the world to share knowledge, increase their ability to handle emergencies at their mines and learn how to act as a team with people from other countries. “It’s a three-quarters of a million dollars exercise,” he said. “But if these guys go home and save a life it is worth it 100 times over.” The Summit began in Carlin, Nevadawith two days of training at the University of Nevada Reno, Fire Science Academy that included aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), a hazardous materials scenario, confined-space rescue, high angle rope rescue,

a knot tying challenge, pickup fires and treating victims of a major multiple vehicle accident. The summit continued mid week in Elko as miners performed community service at the Family Resource Center, Girl Scout House and Southside Elementary School. The summit then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday for a mass casualty scenario at the University Health Care Burn Centre. There physicians provided training for treating critical burn injuries. The summit concluded on Friday in Park City, Utah. The focus on safety demonstrated through the Global Mine Rescue Summit is mirrored by the FSA, where it is our vision to be the worldwide leader in educating the emergency response and management community. For almost forty years, we have striven to build a culture of respect for safety, client service, teamwork, and community support.

FSA WORLDWIDE UPDATE: GUJARAT, INDIA

Progress continues to be made at the Institute of Fire, Safety and Disaster Management Studies (IFSDMS), an FSA Worldwide affiliate, in the construction of India’s first industrial live-fire training facility. FSA Interim Director, George Quick, and Facilities Supervisor, Val Esplin, made a commissary trip in August and September to advise and aid in the final stages of the facilities construction. Classes sanctioned by the FSA are anticipated to begin in India during the fourth quarter of 2011 with the official commencement of the new facility.

September 2011

NEW FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AT THE FSA

Funds made available through the Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP), made it possible this fiscal year for the FSA to purchase a variety of new fire fighting equipment. A new master stream device (TFT Blitzfire Portable Monitor) and new TFT hand-line nozzles will soon be racked into a new portable AZTEC storage container. Along with a variety of other appliances that will be racked in the AZTEC, corporate fire schools here at the FSA for “Company Special” training will soon be able to roll up the doors and demo equipment of their choice during live fire training.

FSA EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: SHANNON SUSTACHA

The FSA would like to extend a warm welcome to Shannon Supply Technician 1. She brings with her an extensive backgroseventeen years in the mining industry that includes Environmenta& Safety, Business Site Development, Continuous Improvement,Sigma Greenbelt CSSGB certi

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fication. Along with her husband and son, beef Shannon enjoys the traditional western lifestyle of commercial

ranching and raising horses to train for rodeo barrel racing. Her personal interests include being a Boise Broncos fan and recently at the 2011 Elko County Fair, she received nine first place ribbons for her photography. Enthusiastic in her new role at the FSA, Shannon looks forward to sharing in the team approach that helps everyone to be the best they can be.

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Upcoming Open Enrollment Schedule 2011-2012

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Our vision is to be the worldwide leader in educating the emergency response and management community, recognized for our safety, quality, and client focus.

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Entry Level Industrial Firefighter Oct 4-7: Industrial Fire Brigade Leader Oct 11-14: Advanced Exterior Industrial Firefighter Oct 11-14: Industrial Fire Brigade Leader Oct 17-20: Incident Command Emergency Response Nov 1-4: Entry Level Industrial Firefighter Nov 1-4: Industrial Fire Brigade Leader Nov 15-18: Advanced Exterior Industrial Firefighter Dec. 6-8: Developing & Implementing Tabletops, Drills & Exercises

Jan 23-27: Instructional Delivery Jan 24-27: Incident Command Emergency Response Jan 31-Feb 2: Developing and Implementing Tabletops, Drills & Exercises Feb 7-9: HAZWOPER 24-Hour/Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Feb 27-Mar 2: HAZWOPER 40-Hour/Hazardous Materials Technician Feb 28-Mar 1: Industrial Incident Safety Officer Mar 6-8: Hazardous Materials On-Scene Incident Commander Mar 6-9: Entry Level Industrial Firefighter

Mar 6-9: Industrial Fire Brigade Leader Mar 12-16: Hazardous Materials Chemistry Mar 13-16: Advanced Exterior Industrial Firefighter April 10-13: Industrial Fire Brigade Leader April 10-13: Advanced Exterior Industrial Firefighter April 16-20: 40-Hour CFR 139 Apr 7-13: 1081 Plus : Go Beyond the Standard Apr 10-13: Industrial Fire Brigade Leader Apr 10-13: Advanced Exterior Industrial Firefighter

“Who can hope to be safe? Who sufficiently cautious?

Guard himself as he may, every moment's an ambush.”

~Horace