NVFC Webinar: Update from OSHA on the Proposed Emergency Response Standard

May 9, 2024 11:00 AM Pacific

On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the proposed new Emergency Response Standard, and the public has until June 21 to provide comments. If adopted as is, this proposed standard would bring immense challenges to volunteer departments, and some may even be forced to shut down. It is important that the volunteer fire and emergency service understand how this rule would impact them and provide their comments to OSHA before June 21. This NVFC presentation will allow you to hear directly from OSHA staff about how volunteers would be impacted by this standard and what you can do to make your voice heard.

Important Note

Due to this being a pending federal rulemaking, the presenters from OSHA will not be able to take comments on the proposed standard. They will only be able to provide clarifications on the content of notice of proposed rulemaking or guidance on where and how to submit a public comment.

Presenters

  • Mark Hagemann – Director, Office of Safety Systems, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA
  • Bill Hamilton – Fire Protection Engineer, Office of Safety Systems, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA

Remembering Past President Steve Carr

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Steve Carr, the esteemed past president of the Nevada State Firefighters Association. Steve dedicated his life to serving the community and played a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the association. His leadership, commitment, and passion for firefighting left an indelible mark on the organization and the firefighting community as a whole.

In honor of Steve’s memory, friends, colleagues, and community members are invited to join us in a memorial service on Friday, December 8th, at 11 am. The service will be held at the Fernley Main Station, a place that holds significant meaning for Steve and the firefighting community he so faithfully served. This will be an opportunity for us to come together, share our memories, and celebrate the life of a remarkable individual who made a lasting impact on the firefighting community in Nevada.

As we gather to remember Steve Carr, let us reflect on the legacy he leaves behind and the inspiration he provided to all who had the privilege of working alongside him. In this difficult time, the support of the community is invaluable, and we hope to see many faces on Friday as we pay tribute to a leader, mentor, and friend.

City of Ely Firefighter Recruitment

CITY OF ELY FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE AND FIREFIGHTER AEMT/PARAMEDIC.

Applications accepted until position is filled. Testing dates will be appointed after an application is submitted. Applications can be found at City of Ely Employment. Please email all applications to [email protected]. Please call (775) 289-6633 with any questions.


Firefighter Trainee

Minimum Qualifications

  • NREMT EMT, NREMT AEMT or NREMT Paramedic
  • AHA BLS CPR
  • AEMT Within 10 Months of Employment
  • Firefighter 1 Certification within 1 year of employment

*Training will be provided in-house to obtain certifications

Starting Salary

$54,954 – $61,060

*Starting salary is dependent on current certifications and experience


Firefighter AEMT/Paramedic

Minimum Qualifications

  • NREMT AEMT or NREMT Paramedic
  • AHA BLS CPR
  • Firefighter 1
  • Class B CDL within 1 year of employment

Starting Salary

$66,433 – $67,501

*Starting salary is dependent on current certifications and experience


Employment Benefits

Retirement

Nevada Public Employment Retirement System (NVPERS)

Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Leave

Annual, Sick, Bereavement, and Holiday

Schedule

24HR schedule with 8 Consecutive Days off once a month

Fire Shows West Funding Opportunities

Good evening NSFA members!

Fire Shows West is coming up September 18-20th. If you are planning on attending, here are two ways you can lessen the cost.

The NSFA has chosen to offer unused stipends from conference to those who would like to attend Fire Shows West. Applications must be turned in by August 8th.

The Association offers $250.00 stipends to assist members in good standing to attend various training events throughout the State of Nevada, including the Annual Training Conference. With the ever increasing cost of travel and reduction in fire department budgets, we hope this will assist you in attending training through the NSFA.

The second way is by applying for Dayle Wellbrock scholarship through Fire Shows West. This application is due July, 15th!

What is the mission for the Dayle Wellbrock Scholarship?

The mission of the scholarship is to allow members of the fire and emergency services to offer new insights and set new directions to an issue that currently pose challenges to the fire and emergency services.

What will this Scholarship Award cover?
  • A full Conference pass to the FireShowsWest conference
  • $500 stipend for travel and meals
  • Hotel accommodations for three nights
  • Participate on a panel discussion during the conference relating to the program topic’s issues in the fire service

Register for the 2022 training conference here!

Register for Conference online!

The NSFA is pulling out all the stops this year after two years of not being together. With the help of our dedicated vendors, we are able to offer the membership a full registration for only $50.00 including lunches and dinners. Virginia City is always a great place to get together so register quick, as rooms are limited.

As always, we will have the manipulative skills competition, water fights and monkey drills. Fun activities will be golf, trap shoot and horseshoes. Rumor also has it that a couple of cornhole tournaments are in the works.

Keynote speakers – Steve Hirsch, Chairman- NVFC & Dr. Elwood Schmidt, Author of the History of EMS in Nevada 

EMS

Rebecca Carmody 

 “What’s Coming for the Next Generation of EMS?”

 1.       Newest and latest in technology, what we might see in the future, like heads up CPR

2.       New drugs and devices

3.       Trends in how fire departments are adjusting to a new labor crisis

4.       Resiliency, the next generation will be more focused on long term mental and physical health of responders

5.       Health and wellness for long term firefighting, to include carbon monoxide and exposure risk

Hands On Training

Forceable entry prop – Chris Bendrick, Clark County FD

Live burn props – Nevada State Fire Marshal Division

Classroom Training

5 Rights of the First Line – Hortons & Hunt 

In the fire service, when it comes to suppression, we have a lot of grey area in the way we do business. We use terms like “situationally dependent” and “every fire is different.” The reason we use these terms is because they are true. We have an ever evolving and incredibly dynamic battlefield where too many hard rules limit the ability for thinking firefighters to find solutions to unique problems. Unfortunately, terms like these also give our less motivated firefighters a cop-out when it comes to possessing practical and applicable job knowledge. Even worse, it fails to provide a framework for younger, less-experienced firefighters to reference when their time comes on the nozzle.

8 -hour Hazmat Awareness certification class – Nevada State Fire Marshal Division

ICS & ISO – Ralph & Mike

Are you aware of new requirements and how they can affect your operation, community impressions and funding opportunities? This presentation will address the basics on both subjects and how you can be the best you can be for your community.

Guest events

Crafty Duo Creations: Wreaths with Friends Class

Join us for a few hours of fun and wreath making. We provide the supplies and instruction, and you leave with a beautiful “made by you” grapevine wreath. Crafty Duo creations is a team of two best friends that have turned their love of crafting into a business. We would love to share the art of creating with you. 

Theme: Americana (with some fire flare if you choose) Hydrangea, greenery and partial grapevine exposed wreath.  Limit 20 participants

Wine walk/scavenger hunt

Join Us for FireShowsWest

In-Person Conference and Expo
September 27-30, 2021
Nugget Hotel    |  Sparks, NV  89431

FREE Exhibit Hall Pass
Come by and check out the latest in apparatus, gear, technology and services.
Use Promo Code: VENDOR21

What’s New in 2021

  • A NEW LOCATION at the Nugget Hotel in Sparks, NV (Reno/Sparks area)
  • Smaller, informal and interactive discussions in a healthy & safe atmosphere
  • Some sessions will be recorded for later viewing
  • “Courageous Conversations” topics dealing with today’s difficult situations in the firehouse
  • Learn from some of the most popular and knowledgeable influencers in the fire service
  • Connect with like-minded first responders
  • Educational tracks in Suppression/Tactics, HazMat, Leadership, Prevention, Communication, Safety, and Wildland
  • NFA Academy – FO648 – Leadership in Supervision Frameworks to Success

Conference Days & Hours

MondaySeptember 278:00 am to 5:00 pm
TuesdaySeptember 28 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
WednesdaySeptember 29 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
ThursdaySeptember 30 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Exhibit Days & Hours

TuesdaySeptember 28Apparatus Showcase Circle
11:30 pm to 1:30 pm—West Parking Lot
TuesdaySeptember 285:00 pm to 7:00 pm
WednesdaySeptember 299:30 am to 2:00 pm

COVID-19 & DUTY OF CARE PROTOCOLS

FireShowsWest is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants and will follow whatever measures are expected of the best in class for meetings and gatherings, which includes all measures that applicable health and safety authorities and trade organizations recommend.

2021 President’s Post-Meeting Letter

Membership of the NFSA,
As we move forward into the next chapter of our organization, I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our board.
Scott Brown of Clark County. Scott brings many years of both sides of the card. The paid side of things and as a volunteer for his local community. Please welcome this much needed asset to our board.
In addition, I am pleased to announce the continuation of our current board. With the continued assistance of our Executive Director, Mike Heidemann, and our Past President, Mark Flesher, we are poised to continue for years to come.

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Can’t Come to this year’s Annual Membership Meeting?

Can’t make it to Elko for this year’s Annual Membership meeting? Join us virtually through Zoom!

  1. Make sure your NSFA dues are up-to-date.
  2. Register for the Meeting!
  3. Register to attend via Zoom!
  4. Attend the Annual Meeting!

*Please no paper registration submitted after June 19, 2021. Event registration is required for members to attend virtually and vote.

EDIT: June Events and Updates

EDIT: Adjusted Date of General Membership Meeting to June 27.

This year has been unprecedented in many ways to say the least. Your board has met using video teleconferencing. It has been a very productive method of meeting.

This year we will conduct our annual business meeting using web conferencing software. As we get closer to the date, we will be sending out more information for how you will be able to join us.

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