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Matthew Jewett, SMFD Engineer (Retired)Fire Academy Director, Instructor[email protected] | (530) 718-4853Miramar College Fire Fighter Academy Program |
Thank you German!
Attached are the meeting minutes for the February meeting in Lake Tahoe for everyone to review.
CFTDA-Meeting-February Meeting LTCCC GS Minutes
Very Respectfully,
Peter Cacossa
Good evening CFTDA,
As per the request of the Wildland Steering Committee we ask that you please fill out the survey at the attached link. Thank you! This applies to a Wildland specific Academy not FF1C as part of your Basic Academies.
https://mtsac.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enG4PZXWWDmgD4O
Very Respectfully,
Peter Cacossa
Greetings everyone,
We are working on a letter writing campaign to support SB 577 (Hurtado) (see attachment for proposed bill) which would allow the State Fire Marshal to accept additional funding sources for the California Fire Service Training and Education Program. The bill would make the same change relative to the California Fire and Arson Training Act. Permitting the State Fire Marshall to receive additional funding sources for training programs will help to mitigate rising fees for those seeking fire training certification.
California State Fire Training (SFT) provides curriculum and certification to current fire department firefighters, and individuals seeking a career in the fire service. Over the years the fire service has become more professional and certifications are now required for every position in the fire service. To generate enough revenue, fees needed to be raised by over 200% and in some cases as high as 400%. This has resulted in courses and certification becoming unaffordable to volunteer firefighters and for individuals seeking entry level positions. SB 577 allows the State Fire Marshal to accept additional funding sources for the California Fire Service Training and Education Program.
We would like to see if your institution would be willing to draft a letter () in support of the SB 577. If so, please send Please send a copy to Harrison Pardini at Ha[email protected] and Submit online via Advocate Portal https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/. Thank you for your time, help and consideration.
Matthew Jewett
CFTDA Vice President
SB 577 Letter of Support.docx
SB 577 Letter of Support CFD.pdf
SB 577 State Fire Training Accessibility Act (Hurtado) Fact Sheet.pdf
September 28th & 29th, 2023 Cal Fire Technology Directors Association Meeting San Diego (Coronado Island) hotel reservation details below:
- Start Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
- End Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Last Day to Book: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
- Hotel offering your special group rate:
- Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa for 199 USD per night
Link: Book your group rate for Cal Fire Technology Directors Association Meeting
-Matthew Jewett, CFTDA Vice President
Matthew Jewett, SMFD Engineer (Retired)Fire Academy Director, Instructor[email protected] | (530) 718-4853Miramar College Fire Fighter Academy Program
Happy Monday everyone,
In an effort to make things smoother I have consolidated the information for the February 2nd meeting into this one post:
- If you are attending please complete the CFTDA Lake Tahoe Community College Meeting RSVP Details February 2nd 2023
- There will be a social gathering on February 1st at 1800 hours at McPs Tap House (4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe 96150)
- CFTDA dinner on February 2nd at 1830 hours after our CFTDA meeting concludes (Stateline Brewery and Restaurant 4118 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150)
- Agenda:
- Lake Tahoe Campus Map / Meeting Location for the 2nd:
- campusmap.pdf
- Room: U112/U113
- If you are zooming in, the link is:
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In case you still need a room: Group code: CAFIRETECH is set and ready to use. Book online at www.hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com by placing the group code in the Special Codes & Rates Section. See CA FIRE TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION next to the room types you have booked. You can also call 1-844-588-ROCK (7625) to make their reservations. Guests will see a Resort Fee of $25 when they are booking. This will be adjusted to your contracted rate of $18 when they check-in.
Below is a link that you can send your guests to assist them in booking. If they would like to request pre and postdates please have them call 844-588-7625 as they will not be able to do this online.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Respectfully,
V/P Matthew Jewett
Good afternoon CFTDA!
Attached is the zoom link for FEB 2nd only.
Peter Cacossa is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 2 FEB 2023 CFTDA Meeting ZOOM
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Hello everyone,
Blasting out the February 2nd/3rd CFTDA Meeting @ Lake Tahoe CC Hotel Information:
Group code: CAFIRETECH is set and ready to use. Book online at www.hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com by placing the group code in the Special Codes & Rates Section. See CA FIRE TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION next to the room types you have booked. You can also call 1-844-588-ROCK (7625) to make their reservations. Guests will see a Resort Fee of $25 when they are booking. This will be adjusted to your contracted rate of $18 when they check-in.
Below is a link that you can send your guests to assist them in booking. If they would like to request pre and postdates please have them call 844-588-7625 as they will not be able to do this online.
Respectfully,
VP Matthew Jewett
Good afternoon CFTDA,
Fresno City College needs help. The folks above me have deemed it necessary to send our Class V burn box to DSA. Has anyone else done this? I have heard numerous times that this should not happen because it is a prop and not a structure. If you have any insight please let me know.
Thank you to the folks at Allan Hancock for your info.
Very Respectfully,
Peter Cacossa