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Upcoming Conferences & Training Opportunities
Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference
The 54th TFCA Annual Conference will be in Murfreesboro,
July 23 - 27, 2022.
Fire Chief Orientation at TN River Training Weekend
Fire Chief Orientation is the 16-hour class required by T.C.A. § 68-102-108 for Fire Chiefs who serve as Assistant to Commissioner.
This class will be offered by TFACA staff during TN River Training in Savannah, on November
5-6, 2022. Registration will open mid to late July. Follow
https://www.facebook.com/TNRiverWeekend to recieve updates for this event!
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2022 Campaign
Join NFPA in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (October
9 - 15). This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, works to educate everyone about simple but important
actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.
Go to
nfpa.org/fpw for more information, lesson plans, social media cards, press releases, and more!
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Fire Prevention Resources for June
Week 1 - Marina/Boating Electrical Safety
Week 2 - Outdoor Grilling Safety
Week 4 - Fireworks Safety
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Just a Reminder:
Do you participate in our Get Alarmed TN program, Close the Door, or Sound Off? Feel free to tag us with all of your event successes for us to like!
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TFIRS Tip
Equipment Unattended vs. Unattended Person
In the NFIRS Fire Module, there are two categories of factors that contribute to ignition. One is physical and one is personal. The physical factor is Fire Module E2 – Factors Contributing to Ignition. The word physical is missing
from the name but is implied. Factor Contributing to Ignition is the factor that allowed the heat source and combustible material to combine to ignite the fire. Factor Contributing to Ignition 53 - Equipment unattended refers no one being present when the
equipment provided the heat to start the fire.
The personal factor contributing to ignition is Fire Module E3 – Human Factors Contributing to Ignition. This is the human condition or situation that allowed the heat source and combustible material to combine to ignite the fire.
Human Factor 3 – Unattended person, means the person was unattended, not the equipment involved in ignition. Code 3 includes “latch key” situations whether the person involved is young or old and situations where the person involved lacked supervision or
care.
For some fires, both physical and human factors could contribute to ignition. If unattended equipment is involved in ignition, Factor Contributing to Ignition should be 53 – Equipment unattended. Human Factor would usually be N-None
unless the person who was absent was very young, very old or otherwise impaired.
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Surplus Equipment Exchange
The SFMO wants to help connect fire departments with resources. If your department has surplus equipment that is no longer used or if
you are in need of equipment, please contact Ali Fontana at
Alexandr...@tn.gov.
Each month, this space will advertise any surplus equipment and any equipment needs in Tennessee.
Firefighting nozzles--any size or type
Explorer Program turnout gear
50' sections of 1.5" blue and red Key brand hose
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Media Spotlight
TFACA Recruit Class 22-01 Graduation Video
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