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From the Office of Fire Chief Kim Zagaris, CalEMA Fire and Rescue Division:
NewsFrom the Office of Fire Chief Kim Zagaris, CalEMA Fire and Rescue Division:
It is with much sadness I inform you that Cal EMA Assistant Fire Chief Paul Beckstrom’s wife Traci Beckstrom passed away peacefully approximately 2330 last evening with her loving friends at her side. Paul is doing OK and his sons Rick and Chris are with him. Keep Paul and the family in your thoughts and prayers as he endures this difficult time. More information to follow about plans as they develop
Services for Traci Beckstrom will be Friday 1000, February 4, 2011
East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park and Mortuary
9189 East Stockton Boulevard
Elk Grove, CA 95624
916.732.2031
Passing of Al Sass, Vista Fire Department
NewsDear members,
It is with deepest sympathy that I inform you of the passing of one of our members, Al Sass (retired) from Vista Fire Department. Al was a US Navy veteran and served in several positions on the SCFMA Board. He was in an assisted living home for the last few years and passed away on the 12th of December at the age of 86. The Memorial Service for Al will be this coming Monday, 12/20/2010, 1:00PM at:
North Coast Church
2405 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, Ca. 92084
Please note that North Coast Church has moved from their former location at 1132 N. Melrose Dr.
Sam Dominick and Dan Abeyta are attending and will represent the Association. The association will send flowers to the service.
Jeffrey S. Kahler – General Manager
South Coast Emergency Vehicle Service
2020 South Baker Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
Office (909)930-2278
Fax (909)930-5258
Mobile (909)234-2950
www.southcoastfire.net
On Going Training Sources
TrainingsHere is a quick list of on-going training sources and an updated training from Elkhart Brass, Waterous and Phos-Chek:
Training Sources:
The 2011 Class A Foam and CAFS Academy will be held in Glendale AZ Feb 3-5. It will include a Foam/CAFS EVT track which will cover theory, maintenance, tuning, and troubleshooting. It will also include an Advanced EVT track which will install a CAFS Retrofit on a pumper during the Academy.
http://elkhartbrass.com/thecafsacademy/
TRACKS
Students will follow one of five tracks:
Basic (B): Students new to foam.
Advanced (A): Students already using Class A foam who understand the basic principles. PPE and SCBA required for live fire.
Admin/Chief (C): Officers and Administrators who need to know how to effectively implement and use foam in their departments.
EVT (M): Technicians who service, diagnose and repair systems.
Advanced EVT (AM): Experienced CAFS Technicians
Thanks,
Keith Klassen
Waterous Arizona
928-220-1400