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Section Chair's Welcome Letter:

WFC Public Fire Educators is a section of the Washington Fire Chiefs, representing nearly 100 departments throughout the State of Washington. WPFE is dedicated to the reduction of injuries and lives lost due to fire and other hazards through prevention programs.

WPFE Goals:

  • The promotion of professional interaction with the citizens of Washington State.
  • The standardization of comprehensive educational materials and programs throughout  the State of Washington.
  • Cooperative development and planning with other fire service divisions, WFC Section and other related organization.
  • Educational opportunities for fire and life safety educators.

Members learn together and from each other. Sharing resources and ideas is the mainstay of this organization. We strive for standardization of concepts to serve our communities more effectively and we encourage creativity to personalize and enhance our audience appeal.

Educational opportunities are provided at minimal cost to ensure that public educators are prepared to develop, present, and evaluate their programs - not to mention inspired to present them! 

Four business meetings are held annually and the dates are posted to our website. The business of the section is determined at these meetings, so your participation is encouraged and welcomed. It's easy to join - simply click "Join WPFE" on the right. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact any Board Member. We will be glad to help in any way possible

WPFE is always on the lookout for innovative, creative, friendly educators who wish to help us combat fire and injury in Washington State. As our mission says, we "Ignite Awareness, Extinguish Risk."
 
Sincerely Welcome,
 
Ben Shearer, Chair

PFE Section Board

 CHAIR - Ben Shearer (Pasco Fire)

VICE-CHAIR - Erica Littlewood (South Whatcom Fire Authority).

PAST CHAIR - Melanie Taylor (Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority)  

PIO - Jamie McIntyre (Spokane Fire) 

SECRETARY - Shawneri Guzman 

(South Sno Fire)

BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE- Kelly Hawks - (Valley Regional Fire Authority)

MEETING INFORMATION

WPFE meets quarterly for business meetings. The location varies to afford departments around the state the ability to attend. The Annual Business Meeting is for the purpose of installing officers newly elected.  Currently, meetings are scheduled each year in March, May during the Washington State Chiefs conference, August, and October during the Fire Prevention Institute hosted by WASFM, unless otherwise noted.

Anyone may attend a general WPFE meeting, even if they are not a member.  We encourage everyone to join us and share their ideas with other public educators!

We are always looking for motivated educators and PIO's to share their ideas with others around the state.  Currently we are working with the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office to provide Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 with IFSAC certificate on each side of the state every other year. This years class is being hosted by The Spokane Fire Department March 31-April 3. The cost is $300 Contact Jamie McIntyre at SFD.  jmcintyre@spokanefire.org 

Impact Teen Drivers program is being offered in Kent coming up March 10 at 930 AM - 130 PM Register at info@impactteendrivers.org

If you have questions about the WPFE or CRR programs please feel free to contact me.  

Ben Shearer

shearerb@pasco-wa.gov

Recent PFE News

Posted: Apr 1, 2013
Categories: Fire Mechanics
Comments: 0

Emmons Off Road Rescue Systems BALISTICA and BALISTICA M-class fast access patient transport units offer four-wheel steering, good stability, light weight, low rolling resistance, and 1,200-pound rescue capacity with 450-pound haul-out capacity. The BALISTICA units weigh 100 pounds, are 34 to 36 inches wide, and have a turning radius of more than six feet. Custom rescue systems are available for specific response requirements. The units can be pulled by hand or using an ATV.
-www.rescuewagons.com, 803-624-7152

XRT Power Systems Westerbeke diesel fire rescue generators/APUs provide 5.5 to 26 kW. Optional accessories include DC alternators up to 270 amps, XRT rescue tool pump, hydraulic pump for ladder retraction, and an air conditioning compressor. Westerbeke diesel generators give fire departments the backup they need to keep equipment running and the scene secure for response personnel. They are also a source of idle reduction technology. Westerbeke APUs are simple, understandable, serviceable equipment comprising a heavy duty alternator with two drive belts in sizes up to 270 amps.
-www.xrtcombi.com, 800-343-0480

Roadwater's vehicle display model RWD080M has been selected for use in Primetech Ltd.'s fire service thermal imaging camera system. The display is used as part of a fire truck thermal imaging camera integrated into the Bronto Skylift boom ladder control system. The display allows the boom operator to see what the thermal imaging camera sees 40 meters up. The boom control station is open to the environment and the system is exposed to wet, dirty conditions as well as extreme heat and cold. The RWD080M eight-inch vehicle LCD is specifically designed for mobile public safety and public security applications that include fire trucks, police marine units, and coast guard installations. The unit is sealed to water, dirt, and dust and includes an optically enhanced high bright LCD using low-power LED backlights.
-www.roadwatercomputer.com, 727-474-0929

MN8-Foxfire illuminating helmet bars are used on helmets, flashlights, hoses, and other items that get used in the dark. Foxfire illuminating helmet bars combine advanced photoluminescent technology with reflective micro prismatic technology. The bars are constructed with high-temperature-resistant fire-retardant cloth and an industrial grade adhesive to ensure strong surface bonding. MN8-Foxfire's photoluminescent coatings and products provide illumination and stay visible in complete darkness for many hours. Foxfire products can be charged in just a few minutes from any light source and be recharged indefinitely. As a result, there is no need for any external battery, electrical, or energy source other than light.
-www.mn8products.com, 513-761-7614

Kimtek's FIRELITETM Transport compact skid units offer versatile, cost-effective quick-response solutions for remote and facility fire service use. FIRELITE units are constructed of bright aluminum diamond plate with aluminum tubing sub

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Posted: Mar 14, 2013
Categories: News, Fire Mechanics
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Fire Department apparatus have weight problems; they are ever changing to meet departmental needs and those of the communities they serve. Over time operational equipment changes and this equipment will move from one side to the other or be transferred between several units. Most often, functionality and fit win the battle on relocating tools, but vehicle weight can be a very important factor effecting the handling and safety of the apparatus. Vehicles will display a ...
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