The Nevada State Firefighters' Association Bulletin Board

Nevada State Firefighters' Association Inc.

1150 Financial Blvd., Suite 500

Reno, Nv. 89502
Office: 775.857.4800

Fax: 775.857.4804

Breaking News


NSFA/NVFC honor Sen. Jacobsen at Memorial
The presentation was made during the ceremony at the firefighter's memorial at the east end of Mills Park. During the ceremony, a memorial was held to honor three Southern Nevada firefighters who died this past year in the line of duty, along with a presentation by the Nevada State Firefighters' Association and National Volunteer Fire Council to the family of the late Senator Lawrence Jacobsen honoring his life time achievements. Three names were added to the memorial wall, bringing the total number of firemen who have died in the line of duty in Nevada to 56. Richard Washington Jr., 49, died of an on-duty heart attack in August. He was a 17-year veteran of the Clark County Fire Department. Robert Thomas Corse, 50, also died of a heart attack in September. He was a 15-year veteran of the Clark County Fire department. Mark Thomas Keeton, 44, died of cancer May 8. The Chairman of the National Volunteer Fire Council presented the family of Sen. Lawrence Jacobsen a special award Saturday for his many contributions to firefighters over a 60-year period. This award was created specifically for this occasion and it may never be awarded again, NVFC Chairman Philip Stittleburg said in presenting the award to Jacobsen's wife Betty, daughter Susan and family. "I did so because I learned of the achievements of Senator Jacobsen and found them so special." Stittleburg had received a request by the NSFA/NVFC’s Nevada Directors Michael Smith and Mike Heidemann to look into the possibility of an award that would honor the late Sen. Jacobsen for his outstanding achievements to both the Volunteer Fire Service and the people of the State of Nevada. During the presentation by Chairman Stittleburg the NSFA President Steve McClintock and NVFC Director Michael Smith presented Senator Jacobsen's wife Betty and family with the NSFA’s lifetime achievement award. Senator Lawrence Jacobsen, died in July 2006 at age 85. He championed the needs of firefighters statewide as well as serving as a member of the Douglas County volunteer firefighters for 60 years. Jacobsen served on numerous civic and community boards and groups throughout his life. When he retired, he was also the longest serving member of the Nevada Legislature in state history, with a total of 40 years in the assembly and senate.

Upcoming Fire Department Events
73rd Annual NSFA Training Conference June 18-22, 2008

Details to be posted on the NSFA Training page.

Special Offers for Firefighters and their Affiliates!

From Lithia Chrysler Jeep of Reno
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From Chapman Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep of Reno
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N.S.F.A. Board Developing L.O.S.A.P. Benefits for members.

NFCA Synopsis of DPS 11-18-05
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NSFA Board Meetings/Location - 2008

Winter Meeting:
January 19-20 Winnemucca, NV
NVFC:
October 24-27 Providence, RI
Spring Meeting:
To Be Announced Fallon, NV
NVFC:
To Be Announced Washington, D.C.
National Benefits Summit:
To Be Announced Juneau, AK

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