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Charlesworth, Lewandowski and Mann
17 Aug 2007 – 31 Aug 2007
midday - 6.00pm daily
The Sassoon Gallery
213 Blenheim Grove
Entrance through arch, or through Bar Story
SE15 4QL
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Charlesworth, Lewandowski and Mann's solo show at The Sassoon Gallery takes its title from a sketch by the comedian Bill Hicks, whose work significantly and repeatedly questions the reality, which surrounds us.
CL&M's artwork asks the viewer to enter into a dialogue that spans the political; cult status; monumental; heroism; and failure as an initial departure point and lets them converge in materials indicative of the no-nonsense approach to production that CL&M have adopted throughout their practice.
'Protest message' typifies this characteristic, using the slogan 'United against injustice and oppression' and employing the mechanisms of Babelfish to decode the original syntax into other languages. Ranging from subtle manipulations to blatant mistranslations the words have been printed onto banners and rested against the gallery walls. The use of white goods, rachet straps, high visibility clothing and building material such as expanding foam typical of past works by the collective is repeated in the use of babelfish as the best/quickest fit solution to the problem of running multiple translations.
The potency of the message, whose meaning is only decipherable if one can read the certain language, is further obscured and comically immobilized.
'three amigos' is a series of three life-size sculptures whose attire comprises of a 'superhero' cape and 'detention style hood'. In comic books we see the superhero's mask as a way to hide the protagonists only weakness, which is their everyday persona. It simultaneously exemplifies their extraordinary characteristics: the ability to change the world and fight against evil. Always in a battle with their two sides, the fictional character is at once a superhero as much as they are a prisoner in many respects.
The figures in the 'three amigos', are modelled on the artists themselves and unlike the superhero the hood of their costume hides not only their identity but also their senses. The 'detention-style' covering typifies the controversial methods we are accustomed to seeing as dealing with terrorist violence. In contrast with the hero that 'saves the day', 'three amigos' demonstrates the futility with fighting something impossible, or even the concept of a 'war on something' in general. The hood ultimately affirms the symbol of the mask and we find ourselves looking at a hidden figure whose power lies in their actions and protests and which becomes the weight behind the message.
As part of the exhibition CL&M have invited writer Dan Sumners to commission a piece of performative text to accompany the show. Existentialist in his approach, Sumners conjures up a manifesto punctuated with statements that penetrate the fabric of writing. He speaks vehemently about the demonisation of the other and how the divisions we draw ultimately act as detractions forming a crisis in society's ontological thinking.
Like the 'three amigos' Sumners portrays the power in a figure such as a 'terrorist' or 'superhero' as a cipher in contemporary civilization. The battle between good vs. evil becomes a redundant notion and both Sumners and CL&M explore radical positions: how these operate, translate or stand the test of time within the paradigms of certain aspects of contemporary society questioning dissent, authority and doctrines as much as they do perspectives of organised conviction, principles and ideas.
'Flag for Evel Knievel' appears as the exhibition's showpiece. A 20ft stunt ramp with the American flag painted on the top of the ramp sits in the gallery courtyard and is visible from the train platform above. Monumental in its stature it should be labelled with the sign 'caution: approach with a sense of humour' (as should the whole exhibition) and in return to Bill Hicks who, reminded us not take life too seriously.
Charlesworth, Lewandowski & Mann first met as students at Goldmsiths College and graduated in 2005. Joining forces they came together with the intention of sharing ideas and developing group work from invdividual art practise in response to mutual interests and subject matters. They have exhibited throughout the UK, Germany, and U.S.A and were chosen as the Saatchi: Your gallery critic's choice for December 2006.


The subject of forward allowance is one of the most interesting, and certainly one of the most controversial, in shooting. Let us jump straight in at the deep end. If you want to hit a moving target you must shoot where it is going rather than where it was. It never ceases to maze me, even after 40 years of shooting, how much lead some birds need. The other day, for example, I was shooting at a battue clay (much thinner than the standard target) with a friend. It was fully 60 yards away, a true crosser and still very fast. A lot of people had had difficulty with it before us. Having watched them miss behind (typically two or three yards) again and again, I determined not to do the same. Nevertheless, it still took me a couple of shots before I had the courage to get sufficiently in front. Something in the region of 20 feet ahead was required to kill it. I could not believe it needed so much.
Few of us are used to shooting such targets. My disbelief of the lead required reminded me of similar comments from clients when I stretch their limits. Once the bird is more than 30 yards away, whether it is a clay or a rocketing pheasant, many people do not appreciate just how far forward they need to be to kill it. They simply do not understand the extent of the lead required. Birds are missed in front (and we shall discuss this error later) but - as far as average shots are comncerned - most misses are undoubtedly behind. There is a psychological reluctance to shoot into blue sky (most apparent when one tries to teach rifle-trained soldiers to shoot a shotgun). Birds are also missed behind more frequently than they are in front because it is all too easy to stop the gun even when one appreciates the need for lead; poor body rotation, poor visual contact and poor footwork can all be culprits. Sticking to the KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid) philosophy, if everyone increased their lead pictures by 10-20% they would gain more birds than they would lose. On distant targets, I would say the average shot is frequently 50% or more behind.
I am no absolutist, though. Some have suggested (Robert Churchill amongst them) that one need never do more than look at the bird; the subconscious mind will do the rest all circumstance. After much trial in the field I think this advice only holds true to a certain point. I have chosen 30 yards as an arbitrary limit for unconscious shooting (but it might be 25 or 35 or even further depending on the individual). After 30 yards, I believe it is advisable to act a little more deliberately in applying lead whatever specific method one may have used to get in front of the bird. One may simply say: "I am going to give this one a bit extra," or, one may be more deliberate: "this one needs three yards." If one takes either approach, one should, of course, look for the lead at the target. The muzzles are seen, but only in peripheral vision.
People see lead differently, of course. It is often said that one man's inch is another man's yard. Moreover, it is frequently given as a reason for not being specific about leads. I do not buy this entirely. If someone tells you that he sees only a couple of inches of lead it is a sure sign that he is looking at his muzzles, rather than the bird. And, there are, practically speaking, many occasions when it is useful to tell someone to double their lead, "try a yard extra on that" or give them an instruction based on comaprison with the distance between fence posts, the width of a gate - whatever is convenient and may make the point effectively. Provided that you have established a bridge of communication and can read the shot, specific instruction can be a real help to the man who is consistently missing.
We might note, moreover, that most targets have a theoretical or as it might be called "ballistic lead". If I face a very high bird, I will often start by saying: "well, that is about 40 yards away, so I want to be in region of 8 feet ahead". One of the skills of learning to apply lead, is learning to appreciate distance and discovering the specific leads which might work at different distances on standard targets (dig out your Eley diary). I like get clients to shoot the same bird with different leads. Most find they can extend their normal forward allowance and achieve better kills. They also discover that there is usually some considerable margin for error ahead but none behind. Another point one discovers when becoming lead aware, is the huge variation in lead required by different birds. The range of leads that most shots operate within is usually far too restricted. One needs to learn to become brave in applying lead. One needs to be in habit of making quite dramatic variations.
Having gone to considerable length to explain the dangers of missing behind. I will now come clean and admit many misses in the field are in front most notably when an experienced shot is shooting under pressure at close birds. There is a tendency to misjudge distance and to over swing (I have also noted that right-hand, right master eyed shots, often miss slow, close, clays, from the right. The reason can be similar, but, in addition, this bird is notorious for inducing mysterious eye dominance shifts). At what range is the average pheasant shot 25 yards? It may even be less if we are honest. At such ranges minimal lead is required provided the gun keeps moving. The key to success is to sustain this movement without rushing. I might also note that I think it is is inadvisable to use maintained lead on such birds (as the technique can aggravate the tendency to miss in front).
The problems of forward allowance may be summed up thus. Many shots have not developed sufficient understanding of lead nor have they developed sufficient feel for it. The range of leads required by different targets really is extraordinary. One must introduce this flexibility into one's shooting and not attempt to shoot everything the same way. Leading a bird often demands that you are a bit adventurous; you have to risk it sometimes. Lack of confidence will cause the gun to stop. Bringing the weight back will do the same. As an exercise, try shooting driven clay birds by different methods. Try birds at different ranges and elect to kill them in different places. Experiment with subconcious and deliberate lead (try the 30 yard rule). Whatever method you use, always try to shoot smoothly with control and good rhythm. Bore holes in the bird with your eyes and keep the barrels moving and your head on the stock as you follow through.


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It's easy not to worry about car hire at Tel Aviv city airport because you know that Sixt is going to be there and that's just another way of saying stress free travel. Everyone knows that they offer great value car and when you need to rent a car in Israel there is no better option for car hire for the traveller today. For the visitor looking for an economy vehicle, sports or city car, they can all be found at one stop in Tel Aviv Airport. The city and Sixt is a great combination as it is a great place to visit and can be done in a reliable but cheap car.
The Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv is about 15 kilometres south east of the city and whilst it easy to get a taxi or public transport into the city the road links are so good and the car hire so easy to organise that for convenience and comfort, car rental is a great choice.
The city is full of Bauhaus architecture which emphasises the city's relatively recent development and will justify the cost of any car hire. Car rental is a great way of seeing the sights which include the world famous Bauhaus museum. In addition to this the vibrant and stunning nightlife is also worth the rental and this gives Tel Aviv the title of the city that never sleeps. The city is the cultural hub of Israel and visitors often come here to visit the opera house and the national theatre and dance companies. The beaches and the remains of the ancient city of Jaffa will require visitors to rent a car which will also enable travellers to see the rest of this beautiful exciting city.
The Sixt branch is located at the entrance of the airport.


Pro-Life Cougars, the organization that grabbed headlines by challenging UH's freedom of expression policy and winning a legal battle that forced the administration to reverse course, is looking to bring back the controversial anti-abortion display sometime this fall or later in the school year, leaders for the group said.
You may have seen them. You may not have. But they seem to be plastered all over Houston and for a considerable distance outside the city.
After a rather uneventful and depressing weekend of football for much of Conference USA, many teams are looking to show how good they really are this weekend as some teams play traditionally stronger schools and other teams look to regain their confidence against typically weaker teams.
All right folks, it's finally safe to go back to the theaters. Take baby steps though, you don't want to get too excited. Hopefully you ignored last weekend's dreadful lineup of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star and The Order (the what?).


POLICE say they do not believe Paris Jackson wanted to die when she cut herself and took an overdose believing instead it was an attention seeking move.
Law enforcement officials have told TMZ that a call to a suicide hotline indicates "she wanted to be saved."
"It makes no sense if you really want to die to call a hotline, where the person on the other end will get an ambulance over to your house."
Other sources have questioned why someone would take the drug Motrin, an over-the-counter painkiller, if they wanted to die.
Apparently Paris was conscious when emergency services arrived and did not put up a fight when she was put on a stretcher.
"She into the drama," another source said.
Paris's brother Prince Michael cancelled an appearance on a German TV show so he can be with his sister.
Makers of the 15-year-old's first film Lundon's Bridge and the Three Keys told Us Weekly that she would be ready once cameras started rolling.
"Paris will do a delightful job in her role ... She's been concentrating on developing her acting skills and is becoming a very proficient actor," the book's author Dennis Christen said.
The writer and producer continues: "We are confident that when we are ready to roll the cameras, she will be ready for the task."
Paris's mother Debbie Rowe confirmed the suicide attempt to Entertainment Tonight, saying Paris has "a lot going on."
"We appreciate everyone's thoughts for Paris at this time and their respect for the family's privacy," she said in a statement.
Her grandmother Katherine Jackson issued a statement saying: "Being a sensitive 15-year-old is difficult no matter who you are. It is especially difficult when you lose the person closest to you.
"Paris is physically fine and is getting appropriate medical attention. Please respect her privacy and the family's privacy," said the statement, issued by her lawyer Perry Sanders.
TMZ reports that the teenager was taken out of her Calabasas, Los Angeles home on a stretcher at 2am on Wednesday (7pm AEST).
The emergency call is said to mention a possible overdose but other sources are saying that there was cutting involved as well.
TMZ quoted some tweets from the teenager posted on Tuesday night including "I wonder why tears are salty?" and "yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away now it looks as though they're here to stay."
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spokesman Steve Whitmore said: "At 1:27 this morning, sheriff's deputies responded to (an address in Calabasas) for a medical situation.
Medical support was offered, and a patient was transferred to an area hospital," he said, adding that he could not by law identify the person involved.
A source close to Paris told TMZ - which famously broke the news of Michael Jackson's death in June 2009 - that she has "tried this in the past.
This was far more serious. It was not a cry for help," said the source.
Paris - Jackson's middle child, along with older sibling Prince and younger brother "Blanket" - has made a start in the entertainment industry, starring in a film Lundon's Bridge and the Three Keys, in development.
A 20-minute video of the teen applying makeup was posted to YouTube last week. Paris says on Twitter she doesn't know how the video, in which she repeatedly asserts, "I am so weird," ended up on the site.
"I hope you guys liked it tho and didn't think i'm too crazy," she wrote. "i get weird when i'm not around people lol."
Katherine Jackson shares guardianship of her son's three children - Paris and her brothers Prince, 16, and Blanket, 11 - with the singer's nephew, TJ Jackson.
Katherine is currently in court in Los Angeles, suing the promoters of Jackson's last doomed tour for negligently hiring doctor Conrad Murray, who was convicted in 2011 of involuntary manslaughter over his death.
The 83-year-old has been in court for much of the last five weeks, but was not in court on Wednesday.
Paris has been listed as a witness in the trial, which is expected to last several months, and which so far has heard a lot of the same evidence recounted at the Murray trial.
Over the last two weeks senior AEG executives have taken the stand.
Jackson's lawyers have pressed them over accusations they should have known Murray was not an appropriate doctor for the singer, who was a drug addict and suffered from various ailments including chronic insomnia.


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Coleman's Screwdriver: Look Ma, No Battery!
By Eric Dykstra On October 16, 2007 · 15 Comments · In Coleman, Power Tools
When I think Colman I think gas stoves and sleeping bags — not power tools. Recently, though, Colman teamed up with a company called (wait for it) Team Products International to introduce the Flashcell screwdriver, a light-duty cordless screwdriver that draws its juice from a capacitor rather than a battery, allowing it to fully charge in just 90 seconds.
Of course, the capacitor only holds roughly half the power capacity of a similarly-sized screwdriver, but considering its 90-second charge cycle, you'll still drive more screws per hour than a traditional battery-powered device — as long as you stay in the general viscenity of the charger.
Other benefits: it's ready to go right out of the box, there's no "battery memory" and Colman Claims a whopping 500,000 charge cycle lifespan. The 5.4V screwdriver delivers 35 in-lbs of torque and a 220 RPM top speed — so you're not going to be installing a deck with it, though it'd work fine for computer case screws.
It ships with a charging base complete with a needle-style gauge that shows the charging status as well as ten bits for various jobs. Street pricing is around $100, though it looks like you'll have to order it directly from the official site if you want it now. But keep a lookout for it in stores before Christmas.
Flashcell Driver [Official Site]
Team Products International [Official Site]
Flashcell Video Demo [YouTube]
15 Responses to Coleman's Screwdriver: Look Ma, No Battery!
Benjamen Johnson says:
This has the potential to be a cool product, but I find it suspicious that they don't mention the runtime anywhere I can find. Where did you find that "the capacitor only holds roughly half the power capacity of a similarly sized screwdriver?" Are you talking about torque or Watts? I can't seem to find any spec on how long the screwdriver lasts on a charge. If it lasts long enough to drive in two screws between charges it is useless. It would need to drive 10 to 25 screws per charge not to be severely annoying.
High capacity (Super) capacitors have been around for a long time. I haven't heard of any new technology that would give you longer then 10 seconds of run time with very little load. Typically they are used in electronic devices in conjunction with a real battery. They are low voltage, typically 1 to 2V so you would need about 4-5 cells in parallel to get 5V. They also only store have a fraction of the capacity for their weight compared to regular batteries.
For more info Wikipedia seems to be pretty accurate in this case.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercapacitor
bryce says:
http://www.edn.com/index.asp?layout=blog&blog_id=1470000147&blog_post_id=820014682
" For example, the lithium-ion-powered 3.6V iXO cordless screwdriver from Skil gets 37 screws per charge while the FlashCell gets only 22. But the Skil's charge time is on the order of hours, not seconds."
Stuart Deutsch says:
The more I think about this product, the more I see its merits. Heck, even if the driver requires frequent 90 second recharges, the time can be used for water breaks. If the work is so demanding that 90 seconds cannot be spared, then a pro-grade tool such as the Bosch PS20 is a better tool choice.
Hopefully the price will drop below $100 since for that price you can instead purchase 2 or more mid-end drivers to rotate between charges.
Folks who have one or more drivers already may be reluctant to purchase another. While a lot of people do put their work on hold while waiting for a driver to recharge, there's always the option of purchasing an extra battery or driver, whipping out a cordless drill, or whipping out a manual driver.
Still, I think that this product has much potential. Given the nature of Coleman's other product lines, I'm thinking that they'll release a 12V car adapter accessory or bundle.
Bryce, The link to the original article is:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/technology_news/4223118.html
The blog posting you linked to provided links to the wrong PM article. I wish they would have given some real numbers, but here's the heart of their findings (Quote from above Popular Mechanics link, we want to credit our sources)
"In our tests, the 90-second number held up, and although it ran out of juice relatively quickly, as an around-the-house screwdriver, the Flashcell has a lot going for it. Similar low-powered drivers last longer per charge, and lose power less quickly when not in use, but they can also take hours to recharge. Team Products claims that the Flashcell should retain about 85 percent of its charge when sitting on a shelf for three months. But, again, we're talking 90 seconds."
I will still remain skeptical until I see some real test numbers under real loads, but I like the idea of a tool that isn't useless after the batteries finally die in 1-2 years. I think that is almost more important then the fast recharge time. Ever try to buy new batteries for a tool after the battery is dead? You end up paying a high percentage of the tools original price, sometimes more.
I'll be watching this technology a little closer.
Hello Moto says:
I don't necessarily agree, if they can get this technology to create a full-strength drill/driver then I could see these becoming very popular. Most people want a cordless model today yet still work within a few feet of an outlet, as such you really only need to be able to run 25-50% as long as a standard driver because you can just put the tool in the charger between uses an thus use it indefinitely, and since caps can be cycled nearly forever it's not really an issue where putting the battery back on the charger will reduce its lifetime. I work on a FIRST FRC team and while we're working we use 2 drills with 5 batteries in rotation and by the end of last season bought another drill with 2 batteries, even so the corded drill still had to be brought out because batteries get used in the first hour or two and then power is still needed for the next 4 hours.
On the other hand battery powered devices will probably still be needed I remember working on a house where the only power was back in the shed which was housing main tools, table/miter saw, joiner, etc. where you wouldn't be able to get to an outlet every 15 minutes, having a full battery (several actually) would still be more convenient.
IMHO, with the advent of lithium ion tools like the Bosch which recharges in 30 mins and lasts for almost a day of work, this seems like a "makes a perfect father's day gift" type of tool. In other words, not hot.
If you really want a cheap drill, get a corded version.
Nate Bezanson says:
About time! I'm totally getting one of these and replacing the motor with a gonzo flashlight head. 🙂 The other benefit of a capacitor over a battery is amazingly low internal resistance, so all that power is available at once. I bet this sucker makes some serious torque relative to the size of its motor!
The flashlight would be even cooler if the charger were inductive, so the case could be totally sealed. (You can't do that with batteries, which generate gas as they charge, but capacitors are viable in such an application.) Hmm, $100 is a bit much for a hack project, but I'm sure they'll come down. By which time someone else will have done the project and I won't have to…
So, am I the only one who read the headline and saw the pic, and thought "flywheel energy storage has finally arrived!"?
Isn't a "needle style" charging indicator kind of old school for such a "high tech" item? For $100, I think one would be much better off with the Bosch PS10-2 i-Driver. You can get a reconditioned one with two batteries for only a little more that what this Coleman thing costs and it's got more than twice as much torque, electronic clutch, and a multi-position head. Yes, the batteries take 30 minutes to charge, but they last a long time.
Coleman just licensed their name to Team Products International. Quality-wise, their past products have been only a little better than the stuff you can buy at Harbor Freight. In other words, I wouldn't rush on this one.
Also, I'm confident that if this capacitor technology was so awesome for power tools, the big tool companies would have already experimented with it. The fact that it's coming from a "budget" brand says a lot about it. I imagine you'll be seeing this product being featured on late-night infomercials and QVC before long…
But that's just my impression…has anybody actually tried one?
tooldork says:
I'll admit that I have my fair share of tools and a lot of them require a battery or a cord, but REALLY???
Use a regular screwdriver. I can't see spending $100 for a screwdriver that sinks 22 screws and only lasts 90 seconds before needing to re-charge, even it only takes a few seconds.
Look Ma, I just flushed 100 bucks down the toilet.
SouseMouse says:
Casual speculation follows…
I always thought the big problem with capacitors is that voltage is so directly proportional to charge. So even if it could hold as much energy as a battery, you'd have to have electronics forgiving of a very wide voltage range. Even then I'd expect performance to decrease rapidly below full charge. Perhaps they've addressed this by just using a bigger capacitor and only draining it partially.
I like Nate's idea of flywheel screwdrivers. I imagine fighting precession to line the tool up when the bearings crap out and the whole tool goes spinning out of your hands and across the floor. Way more exciting than a worn-out battery pack!
The way I picture it, there's an electrical stage between the flywheel and the motor, so you let it precess and just lock the gimballs when you need something for the field windings to push against. Magnetic flux acts as a torque converter to solve the speed differential, and again, you can recharge it as quickly as your windings can dissipate the heat.
A flywheel's not gonna keep a charge very long on the shelf unless the capsule is evacuated, but I'd still pick one up just to play with it.
As for capacitors and voltage, switchmode converters are pretty good now. Incremental improvements in MOSFETs over the last decade, combined with smarter control electronics, have brought efficiency over 90% in many cases. Some hybrid electric car prototypes are using capacitors for regenerative braking now, because they can absorb energy far faster than current batteries can charge, and the sophisticated motor controllers are adept at shuffling voltages around.
David Scrimshaw says:
We can most certainly guarantee the product does everything that is claimed because we are the inventors of the technology called Flashcell.
Yes its true that it is a capacitative technology but they are not the kind of capacitors everybody is familiar with. They are patented Flashcells(TM). Its important to ask the question "what are the the screws you are driving in in the example and what kind of material?" The example is 3/4″ (20mm) No 8 screws driven with no pilot holes into non structural pine. The two major numbers that blow away the conventional screwdriver are that when compared to the market leaders who charge in typically 5 hours, the Flashcell screwdriver has already put 1660 screws (in this 5 hour period) while the others have done absolutely NONE. The other major point is that the output torque is 5.8Nm compared to around 4Nm of the "old tech" LiIon and NiCad screwdrivers so the screws are driven in faster with more force. Flashcells are more environmentally friendly, do not explode and unlike LiIon batteries they are still working after 3 years! Yes its true, most LiIon cells (if you use them or not) have a shelf life of no more than 3-4 years so guess what? Your tool/battery pack with LiIon cells will not work/dies at the end of this period. The other point that needs to be clear is this Coleman tool is not a low end product. It is designed for workshop use and its performance is spec'd at medium to high end so it is definately worth the $99.00. How do I know all this? We invented, designed it and took years to develop it and during this time we compared it to all of its competitors, which incidentally, are not is the same league. Flashcell is one of the most amazing leaps in power tool technology for many many years….use one and you will never go back! http://www.demain.com.au
Marvin McConoughey says:
Thanks David Scrimshaw. Your pride in your innovative new product comes across clearly. I look forward to seeing the tool and any future developments. The tool has real potential for the many householders who seldom do more than a few screws at a time.
jamesjohnson says:
With all the talk here… I just found the website and ordered one of these flashcells. The video on their webpage sold me on it.. but then again, I guess it was designed to. I fell for it. If it works as well as they advertise.. I will be happy for around the house functions. I would like one in a 14v instead of just the 5.4 volt though.
their website: http://www.colemanflashcellscrewdriver.com
website video says:
So true, with so much to stay on top of though how do you balnce it all?

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Fire Service Technology Earns High Marks by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Fire Service Technology program is one step closer to receiving a seal of accreditation by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). If the program is approved for accreditation, CWI will become just one of 30 institutions in the United States to have earned the seal.
In November, the College was visited by a site team with IFSAC who evaluated the program's Associate of Arts (AA) degree and certificate programs. The site team spent the month before the visit going through submitted records and program documentation to begin the process.
The three-day site visit consisted of the team speaking with present and past students, along with various representatives from different departments and campuses across the College. Overall, the evaluation was to take a look at CWI as a whole, along with the Fire Service Technology program. The site team evaluated how faculty and staff support the campus community, as well as the quality of the education students receive.
Based on the visit, the site team determined the College and program met all the required elements needed as an institution and recommended the approval of accreditation.
The recommendation now goes onto the IFSAC Board of Directors and the Degree Assembly Spring 2023 for ratification.
IFSAC is a not-for-profit, peer-driven, self-governing system of both fire service certifying entities and higher education, fire-related degree programs. IFSAC's mission is to plan and administer a high-quality, uniformly-delivered accreditation system with an international scope.
For those with questions or in need of more information about CWI's Fire Service Technology program, contact Darrin Raskopf at darrinraskopf@cwi.edu.
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