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The University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy has received a U.S. Department of Energy grant to offer the following courses in 2008:

• Considerations in Large Scale Disaster Management for Public Officials. This 40-hour comprehensive course is designed for civic and community leaders who may be involved with incident management and/or planning responsibilities when facing a large scale disaster. 
• Responding to Terrorist Incidents in Your Community: Flammable-Liquid Fire Fighting Techniques for Municipal and Rural Firefighters. This special 32-hour course will include training for response to terrorist behavior, sabotage and damage to "soft targets," including truck and rail terminals, pipeline transfer stations and other industrial facilities in municipal and rural communities.

All tuition, travel, lodging and meals are paid in full by scholarship, granted to U.S. participants upon acceptance through the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy by the U.S. Department of Energy. Applicants are required to meet eligibility standards. Final selections will be made from qualified applicants.

Save the Date!
4th Annual Joint Western Regional Mine Safety and Health Conference
October 27-30, 2008
The Westin Westminster, Westminster, Colorado
Committed to exploring ways to improve health and safety in the mining industry, the purpose of this premier conference is to build partnerships focusing on zero fatalities, injuries and occupational illnesses in the mining industry, foster relationships and open communication between industry and federal agencies, and create a better understanding of how to send healthy miners home after each shift.

For conference information, contact Linda Hofreiter, (303) 657-4412 or Linda.Hofreiter@lafargena.com. For vendor information, contact John Pereza, (707) 447-4078 or pereza.john@dol.gov or call the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy at (775) 754-6003 or 1-866-914-0015. Registration fees and additional conference information will be available soon on this site.

George Quick to Present at the 2008 NPRA National Safety Conference
George Quick, Assistant Director for Programs and Operations at the Fire Science Academy has been chosen to present "Manning vs. Safety - Know Your Options" at the 2008 National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA) National Safety Conference.  Mr. Quick's presentation will be on the first day of the two-day conference being held May 7-8, 2008 in The Woodlands, TX.  The annual NPRA National Safety Conference is the premier gathering for over 300 industry safety managers, engineers, and experts.

Fire Science Academy Announces Dates for 2008 Underground Mine rescue Competition
Is your team the "Best in the West?"  The University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy in conjunction with the Mine Safety and Health Administration will host the Fourth Annual Western Region Underground Mine Rescue Competition April 18-19, 2008 in Carlin, NV.  Join us for the opportunity to compete against some of the best mine rescue teams in the country.  Gain valuable experience and put your training to the test.  Use the contest to build confidence in your teams or to prepare for national competition.  

New to mine rescue contests?  No problem!  Join us at the contest as a novice non-competitive team.  Non-competitive teams complete the same course as all the others, however rather than being scored they are coached through each scenario.  It is a great way to learn the ropes, and build skills and techniques.  After the novice teams have completed the course they can observe the other teams and learn from their experience. 

2008 registration and sponsorship forms will be available after January 1, 2008.  For more information, please contact Randy Squires or Todd Valline at (775) 754-6003.

Company Special Training in Full Swing
The industrial fire-training field at the Fire Science Academy has been a-glow day and night this spring.  Training groups representing ConocoPhillips SFR, BP Alaska, Tesoro Golden Eagle, Dyno Nobel, Valero-Benicia, and Barrick have taken full advantage of the Fire Science Academy’s state-of-the-art training field. 

The pace will continue through June as the Fire Science Academy looks forward to hosting additional groups from ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Shell Oil, Dow Chemical, and BP Alaska in the coming weeks.  Reservations for spring and fall 2008 Company Special training are beginning to stream in as well. Make your reservations early. Contact George Quick to reserve your dates by calling (775) 754-6003 or you can e-mail George at gquick@unr.edu

FSA Releases 2008 Open Enrollment Schedule

The University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy has released the 2008 Open Enrollment training schedule.  Courses are available for every discipline taught at the Fire Science Academy throughout the year.  Again, in 2008, the Fire Science Academy will be holding Leadership Courses on the new Redfield campus in Reno, NV.  To view the 2008 training schedule, click here.

The Fire Science Academy Welcomes School Tours

From time to time throughout the year, the Fire Science Academy has the privilege of hosting students from the local school districts for a field trip.  Over the last two weeks, school groups from West Wendover, Carlin, and Elko and been on campus.  While here, they have the chance to tour the campus, try on bunker gear used by firefighters during their training, and to observe the live training taking place on the training field.  To arrange a tour for your group, please give us a call at (775) 754-6003.  Tours are available throughout the year.

The FSA Mission

The University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy is a leader in the advancement and dissemination of knowledge to our global clientele.

The Fire Science Academy is built upon a culture of respect for safety, client service, teamwork, and community support.  We uphold the highest levels of ethical and professional standards.  We foster an environment that challenges us to seek continuous improvement in every aspect of our operation.

Our clients are experts in their chosen fields and demand we be experts in ours.  To accomplish this, we provide flexible and responsive services of the highest quality, every day.

Dedication to these values sets us apart.