NFFF HS Symposium Invitation, 05112023
Good afternoon CFTDA!
Jeff Seaton passed this along to us.
Attached is an invitation to the NFFF High School Symposium on July 22, 2023. I know it is short notice, but may be something that you can attend.
OSFM Centennial Celebration Invitation
As a key stakeholder of the CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), it is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us for the OSFM’s Centennial Celebration on May 23, 2023. This momentous occasion marks a century of dedication, service, and sacrifice by the hardworking employees who have served in Office over the past 100 years.
The celebration will take place at The Clubhouse at Cal Expo (1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento) starting at 1 pm. The event will feature speeches, presentations, refreshments, and other activities. It will be a wonderful opportunity to honor the rich history of the Office of the State Fire Marshal and pay tribute to the fire marshal staff who have served with distinction over the years.
We hope that you will join us for this special event. We believe that your presence will help to make the occasion even more memorable and meaningful.
Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/OSFM_Centennial_Registration so that we can ensure that we have adequate seating and refreshments for all our guests.
We look forward to your presence at the OSFM Centennial Celebration
Sincerely,
| Daniel Berlant
Acting State Fire Marshal / Preparedness & Mitigation 715 P St., Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 223-3576 Cell
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Upcoming COE Webinar: Entry-level Firefighting Careers
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Matthew Jewett, SMFD Engineer (Retired)Fire Academy Director, Instructor[email protected] | (530) 718-4853Miramar College Fire Fighter Academy Program |
Thank you German!
Attached are the meeting minutes for the February meeting in Lake Tahoe for everyone to review.
CFTDA-Meeting-February Meeting LTCCC GS Minutes
Very Respectfully,
Peter Cacossa
Good evening CFTDA,
As per the request of the Wildland Steering Committee we ask that you please fill out the survey at the attached link. Thank you! This applies to a Wildland specific Academy not FF1C as part of your Basic Academies.
https://mtsac.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enG4PZXWWDmgD4O
Very Respectfully,
Peter Cacossa
Greetings everyone,
We are working on a letter writing campaign to support SB 577 (Hurtado) (see attachment for proposed bill) which would allow the State Fire Marshal to accept additional funding sources for the California Fire Service Training and Education Program. The bill would make the same change relative to the California Fire and Arson Training Act. Permitting the State Fire Marshall to receive additional funding sources for training programs will help to mitigate rising fees for those seeking fire training certification.
California State Fire Training (SFT) provides curriculum and certification to current fire department firefighters, and individuals seeking a career in the fire service. Over the years the fire service has become more professional and certifications are now required for every position in the fire service. To generate enough revenue, fees needed to be raised by over 200% and in some cases as high as 400%. This has resulted in courses and certification becoming unaffordable to volunteer firefighters and for individuals seeking entry level positions. SB 577 allows the State Fire Marshal to accept additional funding sources for the California Fire Service Training and Education Program.
We would like to see if your institution would be willing to draft a letter () in support of the SB 577. If so, please send Please send a copy to Harrison Pardini at [email protected] and Submit online via Advocate Portal https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/. Thank you for your time, help and consideration.
Matthew Jewett
CFTDA Vice President
SB 577 Letter of Support.docx
SB 577 Letter of Support CFD.pdf
SB 577 State Fire Training Accessibility Act (Hurtado) Fact Sheet.pdf
September 28th & 29th, 2023 Cal Fire Technology Directors Association Meeting San Diego (Coronado Island) hotel reservation details below:
Link: Book your group rate for Cal Fire Technology Directors Association Meeting
-Matthew Jewett, CFTDA Vice President
Matthew Jewett, SMFD Engineer (Retired)Fire Academy Director, Instructor[email protected] | (530) 718-4853Miramar College Fire Fighter Academy Program
Happy Monday everyone,
In an effort to make things smoother I have consolidated the information for the February 2nd meeting into this one post:
In case you still need a room: Group code: CAFIRETECH is set and ready to use. Book online at www.hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com by placing the group code in the Special Codes & Rates Section. See CA FIRE TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION next to the room types you have booked. You can also call 1-844-588-ROCK (7625) to make their reservations. Guests will see a Resort Fee of $25 when they are booking. This will be adjusted to your contracted rate of $18 when they check-in.
Below is a link that you can send your guests to assist them in booking. If they would like to request pre and postdates please have them call 844-588-7625 as they will not be able to do this online.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Respectfully,
V/P Matthew Jewett