NH EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS ASSOCIATION IS LOOKING FOR SPEAKERS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2011

The New Hampshire Emergency Dispatchers Association NHEDA) will hold its 2nd annual conference on April 13-15, 2011 at The Margate Resort in Laconia, New Hampshire.The Call for Papers invites business professionals, industry associates, and educators to submit a written proposal for the educational seminars for this conference. The presentations may be directed towards the telecommunicators and/or their supervisors/managers. Speaker Registration As a program presenter, you'll receive a complimentary one-day pass to the conference. This includes entrance to exhibit hall, all sessions, and lunch on the day of your presentation. NHEDA is pleased to provide you with the above concessions; however, we are unable to offer remuneration or cover the expenses for presenters at this conference. Submission Requirements Please be prepared to include with your entry: 1. Target audience and general topic 2. A biography of the presenter - please include overview of speaking/training experience (event, year and topic) 3. If applicable, information about proposed co-presenters or panel members 4. A suggested title 5. A brief description of the presentation (100 words or less) 6. Three guarantees of what an attendee will learn in your session 7. Presentation format (classroom-style or roundtable discussion or other) 8. Date and place where program was last presented and any date and place you intend to present prior to the NHEDA Conference. All submissions must be submitted electronically to Chief Philip Tirrell at ptirrell@firemutualaid.com before February 1, 2011. Questions may be directed to Chief Tirrell at 603/352-1291 or 603/209-2200.

ACWORTH SHOWS APPRECIATION TO 3 LONG TIME MEMBERS

Acworth Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc. is proud to honor three long term members with plaques to honor there years of service. Mike Blake and Peter Haas to the left for each having 30 years of service and Ken Grant to the right for continuous service since 1962. That is 108 combined years of service to Acworth and the Mutual aid system. We are extremely proud to honor them in our department. 46 Appreciation

ICE RESCUE TRAINING

The 2011 season of Ice Rescue Training programs conducted by Lifesaving Resources will kick off on January 22. We will be conducting 3 Technician level courses, along with our annual International Ice Rescue Train-the-Trainer Academy.

At the same time, our over 300 authorized instructors will be conducting Ice Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician level courses throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada.

The Ice Rescue Technician level course is a comprehensive and fast-paced 8-hour training program consisting of 3-hours classroom, and 5-hours of on/through-the-ice practical evolutions. The courses are conducted at the Lifesaving Resources' Water and Ice Rescue Training Center in historic Harrisville, New Hampshire and the courses are conducted from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The dates for the Technician level courses include:

Saturday, January 22 Saturday, February 05 Saturday, March 05

Tuition includes books, materials, snacks, lunch, certificates and insignia. These courses meet and exceed NFPA 1670 Standard for Technical Rescue, and all courses start and end on time.

The annual International Train-the-Trainer Academy will be conducted in Keene, New Hampshire February 17 - 20 (Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon). The Academy includes over 32 hours of contact hours during which time participants are trained as Ice Rescue Instructors. Upon successful completion of the Academy, graduates are authorized to conduct Ice Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician level courses on behalf of their own departments. Tuition includes meals, lodging (at the downtown Keene Marriott), books, materials, insignia, etc.

For information and/or registration, access the Lifesaving Resources' website at www.lifesaving.com, or contact Lifesaving Resources at 603.827.4139.