Cedar Rapids Fire Department - Supporter Wednesday, June 23, 2010  - We would like to thank the Cedar Rapids Fire Department (CRFD), & District Chief of Training Dave Brown for their great support of our 2-Team Truck & Tower Ops Class. CRFD has purchased numerous Saturday & 5 Sunday Tickets.  We look forward to the Cooperative Hands-On Training with Cedar Rapids FD.     Walk up ticket sales are available, Saturday, June 26-Seminar Wednesday, June 23, 2010  - Yes, walk up ticket sales are available for the Seminar, Saturday, June 26. 2 - Team Truck & Tower Operations At: The Johnston High School Where: 6501 NW 62nd Ave Johnston, Iowa 50312 By: Traditions Training Cost: $40 Doors Open @ 7:00 AM Class Starts @ 8:00 AM Finished @ 18:00 PM To our Sponsors: Schulzy.com - T-Shirt & Graphics Creator Steve Pote & Danko - Fire & Emergency Equipment & Tool Sales We look forward to hosting the following departments: Ankeny, Altoona, Camp Dodge, Cedar Rapids, Creston, DCFD, Des Moines, Fairfax, Grandview Township, Grimes, Kentland, Johnston, Mediapolis, Neveda, Norwalk, Norther Warren, FDNY, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Waukee, Windsor Heights   TT: Scott Kraut: Instructor Spotlight    Scott Kraut Friday, June 4, 2010  - Note: Instructor change- Captain Scott Kraut from Fairfax will be substituting Lt. Mitchell of the FDNY, who was previously announced. Scott Kraut is a Captain with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and has been in the fire service for 13 years.  Scott is currently assigned to the Training Academy and is in charge of training the 1200 career and volunteer field personnel. Prior to his current position at the training academy Scott held various ranks within the department, most recently as Lieutenant assigned to the busiest Ladder Truck in the county. As an experienced instructor, Scott has a unique way of teaching and a true passion for firefighter safety and survival and RIT operations.  Having recently graduated from the West Point Leadership program, Scott continues to push for officer development in all aspects of training from firefighter to Battalion Chief. JFD wishes Lt. Mitchell best of luck on his "Mandatory Training" @ FDNY, the weekend of our event. June 26 & 27- 2 - Team Truck & Tower Operations   TT: Joe Brown: Instructor Spotlight    DCFD/KVFD Joe Brown Friday, June 4, 2010  - Joe is currently a Tillerman (Technician) at Truck Company 17 in the District of Columbia, one of the City’s busiest Truck Companies.  He is also the Tower Ladder Captain at Kentland Volunteer Fire Department in Prince Georges County, Maryland and holds a Bachelors Degree in Resource Management from Shepherd University. Joe began his fire service career at age 17 in Montgomery County, Md as a volunteer were he gained valuable experience in the rural, manpower challenged aspects of the fire service. His experiences in DC and Kentland have led to a driving passion for a productive, results driven fire service. Joe feels very strongly about learning and teaching the basic firefighting skills that, more often than not, dictate the overall positive outcome on the fire ground.   DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT- Proud Sponsor of JFD Training Thursday, June 3, 2010  - JFD is proud to announce that DANKO is our latest corporate sponsor of our upcoming training event:   2 - Team Truck & Tower Operations By: Traditions Training On: Saturday, June 26 & Sunday, June 27 Please Call Steve Pote for all of your fire equipment needs. From Halligan Bars & New York Hooks to PPV Fans, Ladders, Nozzles & Hose. If its carried on a fire truck Steve Pote with DANKO can get it for you, at a competitive price. JFD Thanks Steve Pote & DANKO for Supporting our Training.   Pleasant Hill Fire Department - Joint Sponsor    PHFD 4360 Tuesday, May 25, 2010  - We would like to thank the Pleasant Hill Fire Department (PHFD) for selecting a "Fire Department Sponsorship Package" for our 2-Team Truck & Tower Ops Class. Pleasant Hill has purchased 13 Saturday Tickets & 4 Sunday Tickets. PHFD has also pledged to bring their own Truck Apparatus for the Sunday Hands-On portion. We look forward to the Cooperative Training with Pleasant Hill FD. Look forward to other "Fire Department Sponsorship Package" announcements in the days to come.   Norwalk Fire Department - Joint Sponsor    NFD Patch Monday, May 24, 2010  - We would like to thank the Norwalk Fire Department (NFD) for selecting a "Fire Department Sponsorship Package" for our 2-Team Truck & Tower Ops Class. Norwalk has purchased 13 Saturday Tickets & 4 Sunday Tickets. NFD has also pledged to bring their own Truck Apparatus for the Sunday Hands-On portion. We look forward to the Cooperative Training with Norwalk FD. Look forward to other "Fire Department Sponsorship Package" announcements in the days to come.   Waitlist! Sunday, June 27 Monday, May 17, 2010  - With an outstanding response, JFD is announcing a "Waitlist" for additional Sunday, June 27 "Hands On - Train the Trainer" Tickets.  Thats right, we have had a tremendous response to our: 2-Team Truck & Tower Operations Class By: Traditions Training Keep the Emails coming for Sunday Tickets.  The waitlist positions will be placed in the order they are received.  Don't be discouraged, as we are considering adding a 5th Instructor.  This is depending upon the size of our waitlist by May 31st. Additionally, plenty of Saturday, June 26th Seminar Tickets remain. However, Saturday Pre-Sale ticket deadline is Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 1700.   TT: Michael Stothers Instructor Spotlight Monday, April 5, 2010  - On June 26th, JFD will welcome four instructors from Traditions Training. We would like to spotlight FDNY's FF Stothers: Michael is a member of the New York City Fire Department, assigned to Tower Ladder 13. He started his fire service career in 1997 as a fireman in the United States Air Force. He was assigned to Spangdahlem Air Force Base in Germany, where he held the positions of Driver/ Operator, Rescue Technician, and Crew Chief. In 2002 Michael returned home to continue his career with FDNY. For the past 8 years he’s been assigned to Tower Ladder-13 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. His broad fire experience has taken him from the rural areas of Europe to the densely populated urban streets of New York City. He brings a real world approach to the fires services’ ever changing environment. Michael has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, and is a current member of the Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing Fire Department.   TT: Nick Martin Instructor Spotlight    TT: Martin Thursday, March 25, 2010  - Nick began his fire service career in 1994 as a volunteer in his hometown located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Since then he has served as a career/volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. He holds a bachelors degree in fire science from the University of Maryland and a masters degree in management from the Public Safety Executive Leadership program at the Johns Hopkins University. Nick is a firefighter with the District of Columbia Fire Department, assigned to Engine Company 11 in the Columbia Heights section of Washington, DC and is also a firefighter with the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department.  He is the recipient of a Medal of Valor from Firehouse Magazine, as well as a Silver Medal for Valor by the Prince George’ County Fire Department. Nick is also an author for Fire Engineering magazine & Firehouse.com.   Search for News stories: Search by : Month | Year | Keyword | Category Please Select Category Please Select Category News Events Please Select Category Please Select Category News Events Please Enter Keyword Please Select Year Please Select Year 2010 Please Select Month Please Select Month Jun 2010 May 2010 Apr 2010 Mar 2010

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Email Your Questions & Requests to: june26@jfd39.com

DIRECTIONS:

I-80/I-35, From The East:

Traveling on I-80 w/b, exit 131, Merle Hay Rd/IA-28, right turn n/b,
traveling north on Merle Hay Rd 1.8 miles, turn left w/b on NW 62nd Ave,
traveling west on NW 62nd Ave 0.4 miles, (passing Walgreens, JFD, & Johnston Middle School)
make the right turn n/b, into the Johnston High School parking lot, school located to left (west).

I-80/I-35, From The West:

Traveling on I-80 e/b, exit 129, NW 86th Street/Camp Dodge, left turn n/b,
traveling north on NW 86th Street 1.6 miles, turn right e/b on NW 62nd Ave,
traveling east on NW 62nd Ave 1.6 miles, (over Beaver Creak, passing Pioneer, look for tennis courts on left)
make the left turn n/b, at traffic signal, into the Johnston High School parking lot, school located to left (west).

Iowa Highway 44/141, From The West:

Traveling on Iowa Highway 44 e/b, Hyw 44 becomes NW 70th Ave,
traveling east on NW 70th Ave, turn right s/b on NW 86th Street,
traveling south on NW 86th Street 1.1 miles, turn left e/b on NW 62nd Ave,
traveling east on NW 62nd Ave 1.6 miles, (over Beaver Creak, passing Pioneer, look for tennis courts on left)
make the left turn n/b, at traffic signal, into the Johnston High School parking lot, school located to left (west).

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Numerous Hotel & Motels available.

Located around the Merle Hay Rd & NW 86th Street exits from I-80.