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Introducing Fire School Keynote Speaker: CHIEF CHRISTOPHER J. NAUM

CHIEF CHRISTOPHER J. NAUM, SFPE:  Chief of Training, Command Institute, Washington, DC

 

CHIEF CHRISTOPHER J. NAUM, SFPE, Executive Producer:  Buildingsonfire.comA 36-year fire service veteran and a highly regarded national instructor, author, lecturer and fire officer, he is a distinguished authority on building construction issues affecting the fire and emergency services and has traveled throughout the United States and internationally delivering training programs on building construction, command and safety. He is a nationally recognized authority on building construction, command and operational excellence and firefighter safety.  An Adjunct Instructor with the National Fire Academy

 


 

SIXTH ANNUAL SENATOR’S APPRECIATION BREAKFAST HELD:


The sixth annual Senator’s Appreciation Breakfast was hosted by the NSVFA and State Auxiliary on January 17, 2012, and was a very successful event.

Twenty senators as well as Lt. Governor Sheehy and Attorney General, Jon Bruning, attended the breakfast. Thirty-one NSVFA and E Board members and five auxiliary members were in attendance. Also attending were State Fire Marshal, John Falgione; Asst. State Fire Marshal, Jim Heine; and State Forester, Dr. Scott Josiah.

Because the breakfast was held prior to all bills being introduced, discussion centered on LB 469-Novelty Lighters and LB 441-Restoring Fire District Levy Authority. Novelty lighters were used as table displays for the senators to experience the nature and danger of these lighters in a public setting.

 

NSVFA President, Dave Heywood and NSVFA Fire Prevention Chairperson, Rhonda Cerny and Nebraska State Forester, Dr. Scott Josiah.

left to right, NSVFA Past President, Joel Cerny;  District 23 Senator, Chris Langemeier ; NSVFA Fire Prevention Committee Member, Bob Tichota.

NVFC Alternate Representative, John Bomar; NSVFA President, Dave Heywood; District Senator, Colby Coash; Fire Prevention Chairperson, Rhonda Cerny discussing LB 469-Novelty Lighters.
left to right, NSVFA Lobbyist, Jerry Stilmock; District 34 Senator, Annette Dubas; District 24 Senator Greg Adams; NSVFA Area Representative, Brian Schlote; District 43 Senator, Deb Fischer. (District 23 Senator, Chris Langemeier standing at end of table)

District 38 Senator Tom Carlson and Nebraska State Forester Dr. Scott Josiah.

Lieutenant Governor, Rick Sheehy and NVFC Representative, Norman Hoeft
District 12 Senator, Steve Lathrop; NSVFA Fire Prevention Committee Member, Bob Tichota and NSVFA President, Dave Heywood. NSVFA Area Representative, Brian Schlote, is in the background.

District 12 Senator, Steve Lathrop and NSVFA Member, Dan Hawkins of Wymore

District 12 Senator, Steve Lathrop; NSVFA Fire School Committee Member, Casey McCoy; Nebraska State Forester, Dr. Scott Josiah

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NSVFA Auxiliary members from York, Blair and Snyder who assisted at the 2012 Senators Breakfast.

 

 

Keep Fire Prevention Alive all year long

 

“Excerpt from NVFC email of October 14, 2011”
Remember that fire prevention is something we need to emphasize all year long. Fire departments and Fire Corps programs are encouraged to continue to strengthen their prevention and safety campaigns and spread community awareness to help keep residents safe and prevent tragedy throughout the year.

The NSVFA has a very active Fire Prevention Committee who is happy to help departments find resources and activities related to Fire Prevention.

 

NSVFA and Nebraska Fire Chief’s Association Membership Annual Enrollment begins July 1, 2011.

 

JOIN TODAY! Department’s memberships will speak as a stronger voice in guiding the future of all Fire & Emergency Services in Nebraska. Enrollment documents were mailed June 7 to department addresses but are also available on the Forms page of this web site or at the Membership tab.

The NSVFA looks forward to all previous departments’ memberships being renewed and welcomes new members. New departments will also have received enrollment packets and the office will assist with any inquiries or can assist with attendance of a representative at a department meeting to assist with questions.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Membership dues for the new term, July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, will be $20.00 per member as approved by motion at the NSVFA E-Board, December 4, 2010 meeting. This approved motion was a follow-up to motions passed at the 2009 Annual Conference by the Fire House of Delegates and at the General Business Session that approved a $5.00 increase to NSVFA membership dues for this same term. Another significant announcement made last year is that a grace period of July 1 to September 1 has been established for NSVFA dues to be paid for renewing memberships. What does this mean? Memberships not renewed by September 1, will have the member benefits of the newspaper and $4,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance discontinued until such time that memberships are renewed.

Also available is the Gold Badge Associate Membership and Corporate Sponsor Membership.

 


Current Events:

To say thanks for all you do, California Casualty is giving away a 2012 Polaris Sportsman 500!



To say thanks for all you do, California Casualty is giving away a 2012 Polaris Sportsman 500!California Casualty has been providing specialized auto and home insurance to those that make our communities better for over 100 years. We appreciate all you do - which is why we’re giving away a brand new Polaris Sportsman 500 to one lucky winner! All entries must be received by June 30, 2012. One winner will be selected in a random drawing on or about July 2, 2012. All taxes and fees or prizes are the responsibility of winners.

Entering to win is simple! All you have to do is complete the online form at http://go.calcas.com/polaris. California Casualty will select one lucky firefighter, peace officer or EMT as the winner of the Polaris ATV!

This exclusive program offers special firefighter rates, money-saving discounts, exceptional customer service and unique firefighter benefits. To learn more or to get a quote, call 1-866-680-5142 or visit http://www.calcas.com/nsvfa. Be sure to mention that you’re a member of the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association. You can also reach California Casualty’s web page by clicking on their icon on the right side of this page or by clicking: http://www.nsvfa.org/partners.htm.


New Benefits:  During the 2009-10 year, the NSVFA established three new benefit partnerships.  In addition to the American Income Life $4,000 accidental dismemberment insurance, the Nebraska Firefighter newspaper, the Fire School class fee member discount, and the availability of Nebraska Public Agency Investment Trust to members of the NSVFA, membership now also offers the following new benefits.

 

  1. ATIRAcredit Master Card

  2. California Casualty Auto and Home Insurance

  3. Columbia Southern University online education

  4. Enterprise rental discounts

 

Visit the NSVFA Member Benefit Partnerships tab for additional information or click the icons to the right for more details.

NSVFA LEGISLATION PAYS OFF!

The NSVFA sponsors lobbying at state and national levels, supporting a Nebraska State Lobbyist and two representatives to the National Volunteer Fire Council. Each year the NSVFA and Nebraska Fire Chief’s Association executive boards meet with their Legislative and EMS Committees to choose legislative goals which senators may sponsor in the upcoming session. Each January, the NSVFA and Fire Chiefs sponsor an annual breakfast with the senators to which all members are invited where they may visit with senators about the importance of the fire and EMS services in Nebraska and to ask the senators assistance with upcoming legislative matters. Following the breakfast, a Legislative Stance meeting is held that is open to all members of the NSVFA and Nebraska Fire Chief’s Association where upcoming legislative bills are discussed and stances developed by the two Associations.

These efforts have paid off. The following list of bills is a small sample of those approved in recent years that are important to Nebraska fire and EMS services:

APPROVED April 5, 2007, LB 160 to Change fire and rescue department provisions relating to clothing, equipment, and donations
APPROVED March 31, 2008, LB 948, the Emergency Responders Job Protection Act, was incorporated into LB 1096
APPROVED April 9, 2009, LB 110, Providing for Specialty License Plates (The Department of Motor Vehicles processes and regulations for this bill are being developed.)
APPROVED April 22, 2009, LB 206, Adopt the In the Line of Duty Dependent Education Act This bill will provide education benefits for surviving children of LODDs for those attending state universities, state colleges and community colleges located in Nebraska.
APPROVED May 13, 2009, LB 92, Move-Over Bill, Serious support was provided by the NSVFA and the AAA.
APPROVED May 19, 2009, LB 198, Adopt the Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Act Beginning January 1, 2010, cigarette manufacturers and cigarette retailers will be required to produce, market and sell only cigarettes that comply with the Fire-Safe Cigarette law.
APPROVED April 14, 2010, LB 780, Mental-Mental Workers Comp - a first responder suffering mental injury will be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits upon establishing certain criteria. The law will expire in four years

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