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The Northwest Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association would like to welcome you to their web page!
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THE NEW FIRE TRAINING RULES TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 24 2008!!!!!!!!
Chief Jim Steele reports that the recent hearing on the new firefighter training rules was well attended, but that only three people spoke on the proposals, two in favor and one against. There being no further changes to be considered, the rules will be in effect on January 24, 2008.
"NOTICE" The new Fire Rules are available from the EMS website at http://www.ems.ohio.gov/rules/New_Proposed_Rules0907.html
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Roger Harner, longtime member of the NOVFA Credentials Committee, was recently honored for fifty years of service to the New London Fire Department. Congratulations Roger from your friends at NOVFA.
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Speaking of the EMS Grants.......they are being paid quarterly, this year, as the money comes in. If this creates a hardship for your department, contact Allen Bostwick or Rich Rucker to have your name moved up to the next pay period. Otherwise, you will receive part of your grant and quarterly payments will follow.
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NOVFA Secretary and retired Oregon Fire Chief Ray Walendzak recently received the highest honor bestowed on a member of Ohio's fire service, the Governor's Distinguished Fire Service Award. Ray was inducted into the Ohio State Fire Commission's Hall of Fame in recognition of his 39 years of service to the City of Oregon, the NOVFA, the Lucas and Ottawa County Fire Chief's Associations and the State of Ohio.
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Host cities selected at the 2007 NOVFA Convention in Rossford:
2008 Convention: Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County June 20th and 21st
2008 PreConvention: Bradner/Wayne, Wood County April 19th
2008 Bowling: Damascus Twp.-McClure, Henry County Apr 25, 26, 27, May 2, 3, 4
2008 Softball: Rossford, Wood County July 30, Aug. 1, 2, 3
2008 Antique Fire Muster: Gorham-Fayette, Fulton County August 23rd and 24th
2008 Golf Fun Day: Defiance, Defiance County Sept. 20th Rain Date, Sept 27th
The proposed by-law change was passed by the membership increasing the annual membership dues for members and associate members to $40.00 per year.
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Chief Daryl McNutt of the Whitehouse Fire and Rescue Department and a member of the NOVFA Board of Directors, has been appointed to the Ohio EMS Board. He replaces Chief Ray Walendzak who has recently retired from active fire service duty. We congratulate Daryl on this important appointment and are thankful to continue to have outstanding representation on this board from our part of the State.
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All member departments of the NOVFA are requested to send their e-mail addresses to the web-master at bbaker@henry-net.com or snail mail to NOVFA, Box 24, Liberty Center, Ohio 43532......the Officers of your association are attempting to get important information out to the membership in a more timely manner. Please assist us in our efforts by providing e-mail information and by visiting this website regularly to view updates. Thank you !
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There have been some questions on how to grandfather firefighters for future certification requirements / ie: CEU's. Here is how to complete the procedure:
1. Go to ODPS EMS website: www.ems.ohio.gov/ems.asp
2. Verify your certification
3. Click on Certification/testing
4. Under Certification heading - click on certification verification. Enter your SSN to see what certifications you have. If you are not showing a certification for firefighting you may need to grandfather.
5. Go back to EMS home page and click on "forms"
6. Under "Firefighter", select "Application for grandfathered firefighter"
7. Print out this form and verify what you estimate your date of original certification(prior to July 2, 1979)
8. Complete the form
9. Have you Chief send a letter, on department letterhead, with this application verifying that you are in good standing with your department and that you were certified prior to 7-2-79.
10. Mail the packet and wait approximately 2 weeks for your card.
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