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<p>All:</p>
<p>Please see the email below from D8 regarding upcoming Fire
Instructor and Fire Officer courses that will be offered and
instructed by the district. Currently, the first class, Hazmat
OLR is the only one scheduled. If you are interested in attending
any of the courses, please fill out the attached sign up sheet and
return in to either myself or the Deputy so that we can get a cost
and determine a priority list. As it stands, they are offering 1
seat to each town to start and will offer towns additional seats
based upon the sign up. Any questions, please let us know, once
the dates for the Fire Instructor and Fire Officer programs are
released, we will get them out.</p>
<p>Thanks:</p>
<p>Chief Hall<br>
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<td>Re: District 8 Training Opportunities</td>
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<td>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:02:23 -0400</td>
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<td>District 8 <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:massfiredistrict8@gmail.com"><massfiredistrict8@gmail.com></a></td>
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<td>Chief David Hurlbut <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:dhurlbut@sterling-ma.gov"><dhurlbut@sterling-ma.gov></a></td>
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<td>Chief Dana Robinson <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:petershamfire@verizon.net"><petershamfire@verizon.net></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jlegendre@bolton-ma.gov">jlegendre@bolton-ma.gov</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:jlegendre@bolton-ma.gov"><jlegendre@bolton-ma.gov></a>,
Chief Joseph Flanagan <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:jflanagan@boylston-ma.gov"><jflanagan@boylston-ma.gov></a>,
Chief John Bennett <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:firechief@town.princeton.ma.us"><firechief@town.princeton.ma.us></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:psullivan@lunenburgma.gov">psullivan@lunenburgma.gov</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:psullivan@lunenburgma.gov"><psullivan@lunenburgma.gov></a>, Richard Sicard
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:rsicard@harvard-ma.gov"><rsicard@harvard-ma.gov></a>, Chief Robert Hayes
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:hubbardstonfire@gmail.com"><hubbardstonfire@gmail.com></a>, Chief Thomas Smith
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:wfdchief39c@aol.com"><wfdchief39c@aol.com></a>, ChiefRobert Sideleau
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:rsideleau@leominster-ma.gov"><rsideleau@leominster-ma.gov></a>, Chief Michael Bussell
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:Fchief@ashbyma.gov"><Fchief@ashbyma.gov></a>, Chief Rogowski
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:rrogowski@townofbarre.com"><rrogowski@townofbarre.com></a>, Seth Knipe
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:sknipe@rutlandfd.us"><sknipe@rutlandfd.us></a>, Russ Hall
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:rhall@holdenma.gov"><rhall@holdenma.gov></a>, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mlutes@clintonfire.net">mlutes@clintonfire.net</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:mlutes@clintonfire.net"><mlutes@clintonfire.net></a>, Kelly, Tim
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:TKelly@massdevelopment.com"><TKelly@massdevelopment.com></a>, Kyle Butterfield
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:kbutterfield@westminster-ma.gov"><kbutterfield@westminster-ma.gov></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mhanson@lancasterfd.net">mhanson@lancasterfd.net</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:mhanson@lancasterfd.net"><mhanson@lancasterfd.net></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ddickie@templetonma.gov">ddickie@templetonma.gov</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:ddickie@templetonma.gov"><ddickie@templetonma.gov></a>,
Troy Cooley <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:tcooley@shirley-ma.gov"><tcooley@shirley-ma.gov></a>, Chief Howe
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:timothy.howe@oakham-ma.gov"><timothy.howe@oakham-ma.gov></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:chiefrfd@royalston-ma.gov">chiefrfd@royalston-ma.gov</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:chiefrfd@royalston-ma.gov"><chiefrfd@royalston-ma.gov></a>, Robert Plant
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:rplant@ashburnham-ma.gov"><rplant@ashburnham-ma.gov></a>, Michael Pingitore
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:mpingitore@townofpaxton.net"><mpingitore@townofpaxton.net></a>, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:glagoy@gardner-ma.gov">glagoy@gardner-ma.gov</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:glagoy@gardner-ma.gov"><glagoy@gardner-ma.gov></a>, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Dsuarez@fitchburgma.gov">Dsuarez@fitchburgma.gov</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:Dsuarez@fitchburgma.gov"><Dsuarez@fitchburgma.gov></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:firechief@newbraintree.org">firechief@newbraintree.org</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:firechief@newbraintree.org"><firechief@newbraintree.org></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:firechief@townsendfire-ems.org">firechief@townsendfire-ems.org</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:firechief@townsendfire-ems.org"><firechief@townsendfire-ems.org></a>, Chief Guarnera
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:jguarnera@townofathol.org"><jguarnera@townofathol.org></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:msadowski@westboylstonfire.org">msadowski@westboylstonfire.org</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:msadowski@westboylstonfire.org"><msadowski@westboylstonfire.org></a>, Chief Tim Johnston
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:tjohnston@ayer.ma.us"><tjohnston@ayer.ma.us></a>, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:hardwickfirechief@gmail.com">hardwickfirechief@gmail.com</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:hardwickfirechief@gmail.com"><hardwickfirechief@gmail.com></a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:fire@phillipston-ma.gov">fire@phillipston-ma.gov</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:fire@phillipston-ma.gov"><fire@phillipston-ma.gov></a></td>
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<div>I have made a form which should make it easier for the
students to fill out, me to track and for you when I invoice
your departments.</div>
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<div>A copy is attached please distribute. Thank you.</div>
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<div>Chief Z.</div>
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<div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 7:43 AM
Chief David Hurlbut <<a
href="mailto:dhurlbut@sterling-ma.gov"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">dhurlbut@sterling-ma.gov</a>>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Good morning,
Chiefs,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">The board of
directors have approved some exciting training
opportunities for members of the district in hopes
giving opportunities to those in your departments
who you have recently promoted or those who aspire
to become officers. There will be three training
courses held this year,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Hazardous
Materials for First Responders (OLR), Fire
Instructor I, and Fire Officer I. The lead
instructor for these courses will be Chief Joseph
Guarnera, and he will be assisted by Chief Joseph
Flanagan. These will be taught by the NFPA standard
and will be utilizing IFSTA training materials. As
of this time, students will need to challenge the
Certification portion of Fire Instructor I and Fire
Officer I through the Fire Academy, however we will
be working to see if we can arrange certification
testing as part of those classes.
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Once a student is
registered and accepted, they will receive an
acknowledgement email from Chief Zbikowski with a
link and passcode to the IFSTA website to purchase
their textbook and optional workbooks. These will
be offered at a reduced rate to our students thanks
to work done by Chief Guarnera.
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">There will be a
fee for the classes that will be used to offset
costs for the instructors. Training materials are
not included in the class fee.
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Any students
interested in any of the classes will need to
respond to Secretary / Treasurer Paul Zbikowski at
<a href="mailto:massfiredistrict8@gmail.com"
target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">massfiredistrict8@gmail.com</a>
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Class sizes will
be limited to 24 students and 100% attendance is
required. There will be no make-ups. Interested
students will need to include the following
information:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="m_5104134016824106660MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Name</span></li>
<li class="m_5104134016824106660MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Department</span></li>
<li class="m_5104134016824106660MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Address</span></li>
<li class="m_5104134016824106660MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Email address</span></li>
<li class="m_5104134016824106660MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Cell phone</span></li>
<li class="m_5104134016824106660MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Current Rank</span></li>
<li class="m_5104134016824106660MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Date of Hire</span></li>
<li class="m_5104134016824106660MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Brief narrative
of why they want to take this class</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">The first class to
be offered will be:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Hazardous
Material for First Responders (OLR)</span></b><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Dates:</span></b><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> Tuesday 3/28 –
Thursday 3/30</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">
Tuesday 4/04 – Thursday 4/06</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">
Tuesday 4/11 – Thursday 4/13</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Class times will
be 6:00PM – 10:00PM</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Location:</span></b><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">
Phillipston Fire Department</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">
90 State Road</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">
Phillipston, MA 01331</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Class Cost:</span></b><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> $100 per
student</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Instructor:</span></b><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> Chief
Joseph Guarnera</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">
<a href="mailto:jguarnera@townofathol.org"
target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">jguarnera@townofathol.org</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Announcement on
dates and locations of the Fire Instructor I and
Fire Officer I classes will be emailed out next
week.
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:Cambria,serif">David</span></p>
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<div>Paul J. Zbikowski, Chief</div>
<div>Secretary Treasurer</div>
<div>Mass Fire District 8</div>
<div>26 Turnpike Rd.</div>
<div>Ashburnham, MA 01430</div>
<div>978-424-8793</div>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">--
Russ Hall
Fire Chief/EMD
Holden Fire Dept.
1370 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
508-210-5650</pre>
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