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Michigan Professional Firefighters seek funding for statewide training seminars
Summary
Representative Farhat asked the committee to consider funding for a statewide training seminar program run by the Michigan Professional Firefighters to replace gaps caused by the National Fire Academy pause and to bring hands‑on training to local departments across Michigan.
Representative Farhat presented a request from the Michigan Professional Firefighters to fund a series of statewide functional training seminars intended to update tactics and hands‑on skills for career firefighters across Michigan. Testimony emphasized filling a training gap left by a pause at the National Fire Academy and described curriculum topics such as forcible entry, ventilation, thermal imaging and command operations taught by national instructors.
The presenters said funding would cover venue rental, travel, lodging for presenters and participants, training materials and outreach to ensure statewide participation, including in rural areas served by volunteer departments. Committee members asked whether the seminars are a one‑time event or designed to be recurring; Representative Farhat said the current ask appears one‑time with the hope of demonstrating results to seek ongoing support.
No formal vote or appropriation was taken during the hearing.
