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February 2017 Volume 34, Issue 1

Official publication of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association

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Feb. 4, 2017 15th Annual OSFA Volunteer Fire Caucus At Holiday Inn & Suites OKC North

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OSFA Executive Board Members’ Comments............................................................. 5-6 Executive Director’s Report ...............................................................................................7 Firefighter Near-Miss Report .............................................................................................8 OSFA Women’s Auxiliary Report .................................................................................. 10 COFT Report .....................................................................................................................14 Museum Report ...............................................................................................................15 Volunteer Fire Service Committee Report ................................................................... 16 2017 OFCA Workshops....................................................................................................18 Executive Board Meeting Highlights ....................................................................... 26-27 ISO Report ........................................................................................................................28 Oklahoma Rural Water Report ..................................................................................... 28 In Memorium ...................................................................................................................30

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2016-17 OSFA Executive Board

Dewey FD

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Hello All! We are well

underway with a new year.

The legislative session will be starting soon, and we will see what that brings to us.

The Museum Expansion Committee is working diligently on the expansion.

The Fire Services Committee and the Volunteer Fire Services Committee have the 15th annual Volunteer Fire Caucus all set and ready to go for Feb. 4.

All of the OSFA committees are in full swing.

The State Fire School in May is going to be even bigger and better than last year. I’m looking forward to that.

The National Volunteer Fire Council is working hard on Recruitment and Retention not only for Oklahoma but throughout the nation.

The NVFC Cancer Task Force is working with all the national advocates on reducing cancer in the fire service. And we have had an uprise in suicides in the fire service, EMS and law enforcement.

The NVFC has a Share the Load program for Fire and EMS personnel. It can be used for individuals who are seeking help or for departments that are looking to implement or enhance their behavioral health program.

There is a helpline that offers 24-hour assistance.

That number is 1-888-731-3473. If you need it or you know someone who does, pleases call. For more info on Share the Load, see ad on Page 3.

Convention time will be here before we know it. I invite you all to come to Dewey America June 7-10.

On Thursday, June 8, we will be hosting firefighter games before the MDA picnic.

There will be six events. Each team will consist of four members, and each department can enter as many teams as it wants.

The six events will be: • Dead Man Drag • Bucket Brigade • Hose Capture • Hose Coupling Contest • Water Combat Challenge • Truck Pull I will list the rules and more on each event in the next issue of the Oklahoma Firefighter newspaper..

The wildland fires are getting bad across Oklahoma again. Lack of rain and warmer temperatures are effecting the whole state.

Remember to stay hydrated and rehab. Call for help early and work as safe as possible. We want everyone to go home when it’s over.

Be Safe.

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Tulsa FD

PRESIDENT Mike Duncan 918-214-6865 mduncan51@aol.com

1ST VICE PRESIDENT Matt Lay 918-760-9065 matthewlay@icloud.com

3RD VICE PRESIDENT Mike Kelley 405-623-4388 mkelley@local157.org

2ND VICE PRESIDENT Dereck Cassady 580-761-5338 IAFFLocal2479 @yahoo.com

PAST PRESIDENT Raanon Adams 580-512-2037 lfd191@aol.com

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matthewlay@icloud.com • 918-760-9065 Hope everyone had a safe and happy new year.

On behalf of the OSFA Board and Staff, welcome back!

We’ve hit the ground running this year with a slew of meetings and events in January (Educational Advisory, Legislative, Museum Expansion, Winter Workshop, and many more).

Add to this the upcoming Volunteer Caucus, the 56th Oklahoma Legislature convenes, OK Fire Chiefs Convention, Fire School, and the 123rd Annual Convention, which are all coming in hard and fast. So get ready, here we go …

Legislative Outlook: A number of bills were filed that will affect the fire service (both good and bad) just before this issue went to print.

Our Legislative Committee and Lobbying Team are diligently reviewing each piece of legislation to ensure the best possible outcomes for firefighters.

Look for more info in our Executive Director’s Report and upcoming Legislative Committee updates.

Pension Report: The Oklahoma Firefighters Pension & Retirement System is currently valued at just over $2.3 billion with a fiscal year to date (July 1 to Present) return of 4.6%.

The Pension Board voted to approve the administrative change to our DROP rules that provide more stability and security for our system over the long-term.

OSFA App: If you haven’t already, take the time to search “OSFA” in the App Store on your Apple or Android device.

Download and utilize our updated App that is chock full of fire service resources and contacts. We also do push notifications to keep attendees up-to-date at all of our events.

Ever get asked “How do I become a firefighter?” Point them to this App. We can assist them in making contact with volunteer or career opportunities in their area.

As always, if there’s anything the Board or Staff of the OSFA can do for you or your department; please don’t hesitate to let us know.

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With February comes a new legislative session, and I urge each of you to pay attention to bills that have been filed.

We all need to be in constant contact with our Legislators and make sure they know where we stand on the bills that affect us.

Please pay close attention to texts and emails, as our Legislative Director may ask for your help passing or defeating a bill.

Once again, we are rolling around to municipal elections, I hope each of you have had conversations with the candidates in your area and that you know which candidate is going to support your needs.

I’ve said it before: Getting the right person elected can help protect the things we have and need. Remember, you can make a difference by letting your voice be heard.

The Educational Advisory Committee has been working diligently on this year’s State Fire School. Everyone needs to make plans to attend.

This year’s State Fire School is May 4-7, and there are special events planned for each evening. Also, make plans to attend the fourth annual Smoke N Guns Charity MMA and Boxing event. It will be held at the BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, May 6.

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Happy New Year!

It’s shaping up to be a busy one yet again.

If you haven’t met our new Voluunteer Coordinator Sheri Nickel, you soon will.

She has hit the ground running visiting departments across the state working to begin the process of deploying the SAFER Grant funding.

Bear in mind: This won’t be a quick process. But the hope/plan is to be as equitable as possible and maximize the benefit provided by the grant to the volunteer services.

There will be plenty of Q&A at the Voluunteer Fire Caucus Feb. 4 in OKC, so make plans to attend.

Another opportunity will be the Destry Horton Wildland Fire School in Lawton Feb. 10-12.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get

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Hope everyone had a great holiday and your New Year is off to a great start!

We just finished the Chief’s Winter Workshop in Stillwater and had a great turnout. Thanks to the OSFA staff and the Chief’s board for a successful conference.

Make plans now to attend the Volunteer Caucus that will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites North in OKC (6200 North Robinson Ave).

Your OSFA is making a concerted effort to provide the resources our volunteer brothers and sisters need.

I would ask that our members reach out to others who aren’t members and let them know about the OSFA. We now have two full time people that are dedicated to assisting our volunteers.

The legislative session will be getting underway the first week of February.

As we all know, the decisions made at the State Capitol can have far reaching affects on our ability to serve our fellow citizens.

It is important that we all stay aware of the bills that could be detrimental. And when called upon, reach out to our elected officials.

Your OSFA is monitoring all legislation that could potentially impact us and will get the word out if and when your action is needed.

We are all bracing for what could be a significant wild land season.

I’m thankful for all the surrounding departments that are ready and willing to assist when needed. That is one of the ways the brotherhood is displayed, because we all respond to incidents that we can’t handle by ourselves.

I am so proud to be part of our brotherhood/sisterhood. Stay safe and have your brother’s back!

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OSU-FST always does a fantastic job and the Ft. Sill FD are great hosts and a great place to hold the training.

The OFCA Conference will be in Tulsa March 29-31 and the State Fire School follows in Tulsa May 4-7.

You should make plans to attend each of these events, as they are beneficial to both members and departments alike.

Lastly, the legislative session is starting up and the political picture will soon become in focus regarding what effect this year’s process will have on the Oklahoma Fire Service.

Be prepared to answer the call should we need to make our presence felt at the State Capitol.

Stay safe!

2016-17 ORFA Executive Board

Mike Kelley mkelley@local157.org • 405-623-4388

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Lawton FD

1ST VICE PRESIDENT Dana Cramer, Norman dcramer3@cox.net 405-570-1387

PRESIDENT Phil Ostrander, Tulsa phil@okgov.us 918-231-7765

2ND VICE PRESIDENT Juan Rodriguez, Lawton jrod911@gmail.com

3RD VICE PRESIDENT Tippy Pierce, Moore fftip@swbell.net 405-924-1104 PAST PRESIDENT John A. Soos, OKC jasoos@suddenlink.net 405-224-0880

OSFA / Museum Staff Executive Director Phil Ostrander • phil@osfa.info

Administrative Assistant Riley Blackwell • rileyb@osfa.info

Administrative Director Steve Lumry • stevel@osfa.info

Administrative Assistant Trisha Chain • trishac@osfa.info

Special Projects Tim Bartram • timb@osfa.info

Publications Penelope Soldan • penelopes@osfa.info

Volunteer Recruitment/Retention Coordinator Sheri Nickel • sherin@osfa.info Administrative Assistant Amy Hall • amyh@osfa.info

Museum Manager Gene Brown • geneb@osfa.info Museum Assistants Quintin James • Robert Noll Melvin “Buddy” Lummus

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OSFA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Greetings Fire Service Family!

Three years! This month marks three years since I was hired to serve you as the Executive Director of the OSFA. It is a unique experience that only a handful of people from Oklahoma’s fire service have been fortunate enough to experience.

The honor of heading up an organization with our rich history of triumphs over challenges is overshadowed by the constantly changing need and responsibilities of the firefighting service.

It is a daunting responsibility that can only be successful with the help of a great staff and an Executive Board who share the vision of the people we represent.

This Board gets it. They support the missions of all facets of the service with a constant and strong commitment to meeting the needs of all our member groups.

By OSFA Constitution, we always have at least one volunteer firefighter on the board. In addition to the decades of paid service, our current Board has a combined time of service as volunteers of over 56 years.

We are currently looking at the legislation that has been pre-filed for the upcoming session. There are bills that could offer some sort of relief to our retirees.

It will be a two-year process with those and there are obstacles, but we are cautiously optimistic.

There are bills that will offer some additional support for volunteers and at least one that should help in the fight against occupational cancer.

We will analyze all the bills and soon we will put additional information on each of them on the OSFA website at www.osfa.info.

While we move through this upcoming legislative session and the upcoming year, please keep the OSFA staff and Board in your thoughts and prayers.

In preparation for the start of the implementation of the $2.2 million recruitment and retention grant, we have staff and board members out crisscrossing the state attending meetings and logging thousands of miles on Oklahoma’s back roads and highways. We look forward to seeing you in your county soon.

Be safe and wash your gear!

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REPORT

There is a time and a place for everything. At least that is what I was always told, and the time is now!

If you don’t have a firefighter tag, it’s not too late!

In case you weren’t already aware, the state issued firefighter license plates to help fund the Oklahoma Fallen and Living Firefighters Memorial and the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum.

And 100% of the revenues from the state for the sale of these tags go to those two great fire service entities.

The tags are easy to get and the forms are available on our website at www.osfa. info.

If you need assistance or any proof of time in the fire service, just call the OSFA and ask for Amy. I stole a couple of slogans for the sale of the tags from Steve Lumry and Dana Cramer.

“If you hate the new Oklahoma tag as much as I do, buy a firefighter tag!”

“Make the firefighter tag great again!”

If you want the cheesy slogans to stop, BUY A TAG! Retirees, get ready for CONVENTION! This year’s ORFA Convention will be Tuesday, June 6, in Dewey!

We will provide lunch, a gift and a guest speaker, as well as do the business of the convention.

OSFA Membership Benefits Membership in the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association offers a wide array of benefits and services.

• An accidental death and dismemberment policy for $4,000 from American Income Life.

• Lobbying for Pension benefits and Fire Service legislation is one of the most important services you receive. This is conducted locally, statewide and at the national level.

• Brent Hatcher Fund, a fund for active firefighters, ensuring that surviving families will receive a financial gift in the event of the death of a member firefighter (currently $2,180 -- $5 x the number of Brent Hatcher members).

• Subscription to OSFA’s official Oklahoma Firefighter publication, which keeps members upto-date on legislative and training issues, as well as other news from around the Oklahoma fire service.

• National representation in the form of membership on NFPA Committees, IAFC, IAFF and National Volunteer Fire Council.

• OSFA decal which is dated each year of your membership for you to proudly display on your vehicle(s).

• Line-of-Duty Death Benefit of $2,000.00 is delivered in person for immediate relief to your family within 24 hours.

• Apply to join a committee and help make things happen. OSFA committees include Legislative, Safety & Health, Educational Advisory, Memorial Funding, Benevolent, Membership, Volunteer Fire Service and Brent Hatcher Fund.

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This is all at no charge for our retirees and their guest!

Take advantage of this great opportunity to fellowship and enjoy this lovely historical town in northeast Oklahoma.

Details are on the OSFA website.

As a “Two Hatter,” I have the unique privilege of serving both as the ORFA President as well as the OSFA Executive Director.

That came about because of some special circumstances and timing or retirements. As far as anyone knows, that’s another first!

I think this experience gives me an opportunity that most Board Members never get to experience. That being an insight into the actual operations of the associations and getting to ensure that there are efficiencies and transparency in all that the ORFA, OSFA and OFCA do.

The legislative session will be firing up on Feb. 8.

There have been some bills filed that may offer some relief to our retirees, but it is too early to say what the final outcome will be. I will be posting these soon on the OSFA website.

Rest assured that Your ORFA Executive Board is engaged and working to fight for you.

If you have any questions, suggestions or just need someone to talk to, please call the OSFA office and ask for me.

Be safe and healthy, and I look forward to seeing you in June at Convention!

• Your name on OSFA’s outstanding Fallen & Living Firefighters Memorial, which honors Oklahoma firefighters who have served their communities for more than 20 years or retired through disability.

• Firefighter license plate (numbered or personalized for your vehicle or motorcycle).

• Full access to the OSFA website and online job postings.

• Promotion of Fundraisers through Email Blasts and Facebook.

• Distribution of surplus equipment on a first-come first-serve basis (when available).

• Research on ISO information and counseling (insurance rating for your community).

• Training at the State Fire School and the Volunteer Caucus and Pension Seminars -- all at no charge. .

• The annual Firefighters Convention, where you can interact with your peers and get involved in the process. Your department’s delegates have a vote at convention.

• Research Attorney General Opinions affecting fire departments and firefighter pension issues.

• Run for the Executive Board at the annual convention, and if elected, obtain a seat on the State Pension Board.

• Assistance with Grants, Fire Department operations and management, and Pension & Retirement issues, State laws and National-State-Local government agencies.

• Free admission for members and their families to the nation’s most comprehensive, member-held Firefighters Museum.

• Provide information on NFPA firefighter qualifications (health examination).

It is a priority of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association to embrace new members from all fire service disciplines and grow our membership to the point in which we remain the strongest leading force of Oklahoma’s fire service.

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NEAR-MISS REPORT

By Greg Lindsay

OKC Fire Department

Tools Techniques and Training ?”

“Have you seen the new tools available from …

We have all been involved in this conversation at the fire station. The next best thing to having new tools is learning to use them.

Taking the new spreaders to the salvage lot and experiencing how they operate may seem like hard work, but it is also necessary before needing these skills in the street.

What should we know about the tools before trying them?

This month’s report involves this very scenario.

While training with a new combo spreader/cutter, the firefighter identifies operational characteristics that were different from previous tools.

This training involved two engine companies and four personnel. Thankfully, there was not a significant injury to the firefighter operating the tool.

The lessons emphasized in this training are surely worth repeating. Read through this report for tips you can apply in your station.

Battery Powered Tool Injures Firefighter Published: 1/4/2017 http://firefighternearmiss.com/Reports?id=8571 EVENT NARRATIVE During vehicle extrication training, a firefighter was using a new battery powered cutter/spreader combo tool.

While making a relief cut where the A-post meets the floor, the tool started turning into the car towards the steering wheel.

Without noticing, the tool suddenly pinched the firefighter’s finger between the steering wheel and the handle of the tool. By pinching the finger between the handle and the steering wheel, constant pressure was applied to the trigger mechanism.

Unable to remove his finger from the trigger, the tool continued to apply massive amounts of pressure to the firefighter’s hand.

The firefighter was barely able to pull his hand out of the glove and was able to turn off the tool. His glove was completely pinched between the trigger/handle of the tool and the steering wheel.

No major injury occurred, just a bruised finger.

Different tools operate with specific characteristics.

When teaching extrication, there are several safety practices we share with our personnel.

In addition, when we begin working with new equipment it is helpful to have a lesson planned out to begin slowly and work up to full speed.

This report does not cover these steps, but take a moment to discuss among your crew the familiarization steps to go through and the safety practices that could have been a part of this lesson.

LESSONS LEARNED Describe the lessons learned at this event: Make sure that there is no way to allow the trigger mechanism to get pinched in one direction or the other.

This is a new trigger set up as we are used to a rotating handle mechanism.

What specific recommendations do you have regarding the lessons learned?

Have situational awareness; insure there is nothing that could result in the trigger sticking in one position.

Please take a moment to discuss the following with your crew: • Other than the trigger sticking, do you have specific recommendations to share when using extrication equipment?

• What recommendations do you have involving minimum Personal Protective Equipment while doing extrication?

• Work gloves are a topic of discussion; do you require your personnel to wear structural firefighting gloves for extrication?

• Polling each of your crew members, what is the most important step to observe during an extrication event? Discuss each perspective.

Planning to learn to use a new tool should always include a safety and operational briefing. The interesting thing about battery-powered tools, there is no power plant to disrupt the hydraulic pressure when an operator gets into a bind.

One of the safe practices I have seen is to be sure to have someone stationed near the hydraulic valve body to shut off the pressure when something is not going in the right direction.

Another practice is to have a backup for the operator. Additional recommendations are available from each specific manufacturer.

There are many reports in the national database that involve extrication.

Battery operated tools are only recently beginning to be utilized on a larger scale.

If you have any type of nearmiss, where battery powered rescue tools have helped identify new lessons in extrication, take a moment to share your story with the North American Fire Service at www.

Firefighternearmiss.com.

The lesson you share could prevent a serious injury or death.

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Chaplain’s corner

Jacob Toews Calera FD Chaplain

Life Lessons From The Birds Birds often get a bad rap, and many times we take them for granted.

But God encourages us to learn from the birds.

“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” -- Matthew 6:26 (NIV) So let’s look at a few things we can learn from them.

1. Face your troubles - Scissor Tail

“God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into the nest.” – Jeffrey R. Holland “The shell must break before the bird can fly.” – Lord Alfred Tennyson Scissor Tails always land facing into the very wind that could blow them away! Face your fears and troubles head on! “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Phil. 2:13 (HCSB)

2. Hold on tightly - Parakeet

“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge...” Ps. 91:4 (NIV) When a parakeet squats, it tightens the tendons that close its feet so that whatever it is grasping stays secure.

So it can sleep in peace, just like we can when we kneel in prayer and ask for God’s help.

3. Work together - Geese

Were you aware that geese can fly farther together than they can by themselves? It’s because of the extra lift they get by following the geese in front of them. We NEED each other. Don’t be selfish and self-centered.

“Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” Romans:12:4-5 (NIV)

4. Sing Praises - Meadow lark

Meadowlarks have a beautiful song that can be heard in the fields where they live. I ask you, does your positive attitude spread to the ones around you? If not, why not?

“In almost everything that touches our everyday life on earth, God is pleased when we’re pleased. He wills that we be as free as birds to soar and sing our maker’s praise without anxiety.” – A.W. Tozer

5. Feet on something solid - Sea Gull

You won’t see seagulls sitting on a wire but you will see them sitting on the ground or a solid post. We, as well, need to have a firm foundation to build our lives on. Nothing is more solid than the truth of God’s Word.

“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

6. Last, but not least, watch your attitude!

You can be like a buzzard that looks for the dead things in life and focuses on the past. Or you can be like the humming birds that look for the sweet things in life and the beautiful things.

Which are you most like?

The Buzzard or the Humming Bird?

Question & Answers Oklahoma Firefighter asked last issue’s readers the following question:

“If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?”

Here is what they said: w Clifford Lewis, Oklahoma City Retired: I would change first name to Flying Eagle. w Greg Roberts, Norman Retired: Jimmy … it’s an old family name. w Mike “Rookie” Billingsley, Nichols Hills Retired: Chief. You thought Rookie .. admit it. w Phil Sipe, Oklahoma City Retired: I would change my first name to Henry. That was my grandfather’s first name. His last name was Klippel.

Standing 6 feet, 6 inches tall with a 58 inch chest, he was strong as an ox but every bit the gentle giant.

He was kind and loving and would give to anyone in need. A good Christian man in every sense of word.

I wish I was more like him. Some of the guys from the Tuttle area will remember him.

Many great men have lived and died, and most of them lived simple obscure lives, but they meant everything to those who loved them. w Richelle Treece, Bethel Acres: You know, I can’t say that I would. When I was born they, were expecting a boy and my name was supposed to be Richard after my Grandfather.

My Mom had always liked the name Michelle, and since I didn’t comply with what they were planning on, she combined the two and came up with Richelle. I think I’ll stick with that one :) w Ricky Womack, Oklahoma City Retired: I am named after my Grandfather Richard, who raised me on a cattle ranch just outside Wellston.

He was a cowboy yet a very kind, gentle God-fearing man. I am blessed and proud to carry his name, therefore I wouldn’t change my first name respectfully. w Aaron Burns, Broken Arrow Retired: Everything.

w Jon Steiner, Tulsa: If I had to change my first name (which hopefully I never will), it would be to Dingo. w Tom Marcum, Mooreland: Uriah!

It’s biblical, has great meaning and I’ve always thought it was an awesome name. (And no, I’m not kidding.) I lost the debate to name my son Uriah. Something I think he’s very grateful for! w Jeremy Goodrich, Yukon: Ryan Mitchel -- had to when I was in radio. w Kevin Stoneking, Oklahoma City Retired: Lloyd (My dad’s name). w Darren Alexander, Cedar Country: When my parents were deciding on a name, my dad wanted to name me Wolfgang. I thought that would have been a great name, but Mom wasn’t having any of that.

So, other than that name, I would probably have to change it to the one I use when I go on Cruise ships. I use the name Spartacus when I am seated at the dining table on the first night, and the wait staff calls me that the entire week. Embarrasses my wife also. w Ron Middleswart, Broken Arrow: I would have to go with the name Tancred. It means thoughtful. w Tom Smith, Dewey Retired: If I had to change my name, I wouldn’t be the person I am today without my great grandfather’s name. I am the 5th generation of his name sake, Thomas Harvey Smith. w Bert Norton, Midwest City: My official name is Albert. I actually tried to change it myself in Junior High to Bert.

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live long & prosper Mike Duncan

Dewey FD

Safety & Health Committee Cancer in the Fire Service Every time you look a fire publication magazine or newsletter, you see something about cancer.

It is a growing problem in the Fire Service and we need to take a stand against it.

You have a much greater risk of getting cancer as a Firefighter than the general population. We see photos all the time with Firefighters doing overhaul operations with no SCBA or they don’t have a mask on.

Firefighters proudly wear dirty helmets and turnout gear. But those items need to be cleaned as soon as possible. And many firefighters have only one set of gear. If it is not cleaned, it gets re-contaminated from previous fires.

Diesel exhaust continues to contaminate many fire stations. And bunker gear stored in apparatus bays gets contaminated by exhaust fumes.

Also, dirty bunker gear in the cabs of apparatus after the fire is a problem. So is dirty bunker gear in personal vehicles of Volunteer Firefighters, which exposes you and your family -- or anyone who rides in it.

Getting your fire gear and nomex hood off as soon as possible after a fire is a must.

These are just a few of the things that the studies show will help. It is up to us as Firefighters to do the things that are possible to slow this down.

We need to think about ourselves, our families and our co-workers. We need to think about the risks that we do that enhances cancer and do what we can to lessen the risk.

We need to watch after each other. Read and educate yourself on the risks of cancer in the Fire Service.

Be safe in what you do.

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VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANTS During the Legislative Session of 2011, State Statute: Title 68, Section 2368.23 was passed.

It helps for … providing grants to volunteer fire departments in this state for the purpose of purchasing bunker gear, wildland gear and other protective clothing …

The grant application can be downloaded at: www.ok.gov/fire/ Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2017.

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OSFA WOMEN’S AUXILIARY NEWS Susan Walker

Jr Board Member

Greetings! I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and New Year.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Doris Bunch and her family on the passing of Louis Bunch, as well as to Erica and Marcus Koch and their family on the passing of Erica’s sister.

Please keep both families in your thoughts and prayers.

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? Mine is the same every year -- not to make one!

I guess we can all make one to focus on fire safety, especially at this time of year.

Although we have had some cold spells, we really haven’t had bad weather.

But, as I am writing this, most of the state is under winter weather warnings.

Space heaters, fire places and generators will probably be in use and all have potential fire hazards. Please remember to be careful.

I know it seems like summer is a long time away, but convention will be here before we know it!

Auxiliaries need to at start thinking about who you want to nominate for Woman of the Year. Consider someone who has gone above and beyond, overcome big obstacles in their life, endured a life changing situation, or lives a life of service.

Also, it will be time to elect a new Junior Board Member at convention. Please start thinking about who would make a great board member -- it might be you!

More convention information will follow next month. Stay safe!

Women’s Auxiliary 2016-17 Board PRESIDENT

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Coping With The Loss of a Loved One -- Firefighter Spouse --

Just last week on my drive back from another firefighter’s funeral who passed away from cancer -- so many lately have succumbed to this awful disease -- I thought to myself how the spouses of these firefighters cope after a death within their families -- be it an active, volunteer or retired firefighter.

Losing a husband or wife is devastating. A whirlwind of intense emotions with overwhelming sadness, as well as shock, fear, guilt, anger, and numbness make the days and weeks after a spouse’s death agonizing and confusing.

It might be a small comfort to know that these feelings are normal and will be temporary.

“Sadness may never go away entirely” said clinical psychologist Dr. Hirschmann, “but the pain of acute grief becomes less intense over time as the good or better days start to outnumber the bad.”

Listed below are five coping points that could help:

• Accentuate the positive: Studies have shown that those who are able to draw on humor and pleasurable memories are happier and healthier than those whose thoughts of the deceased are mostly sad and focused on their loss.

• Let others help: Don’t shy away from expressing your feelings to those who are close to you and or the deceased; you will feel less alone if you share, open up about your feelings and grief with a sympathetic listener (friends, clergy, church or Mental Heath Professional).

Accept help with the chores and legal and financial responsibilities. Consider joining a bereavement group.

Within our OKC Retired Firefighters Association, once a firefighter member or immediate family member is ill and/or admitted to a hospital, we provide a notice to all members and take time to visit the member and family.

In case of a death, we provide a Care/Benevolent Package to the family as soon as possible. In addition, we have a team that will work with the next of kin (spouse) and assist them with all the paper work for pension/insurance/health benefits etc.

• Take care of yourself: Eat well, exercise regularly, get enough sleep. Be alert to falling into bad habits.

• Don’t make big changes right away: Wait a while before moving or changing jobs are just a few suggestions as not to change.

I am sure that other coping points could be discussed, but theses are just a few that might help the spouse of a fallen firefighter.

There is no doubt that we as a Fire Service do an excellent job with the funeral -- from Fire Departments sending bright shinny red Fire Apparatus, an army of well dressed firefighters, to Honor Guards standing proud and tall from across the state.

But we as a Fire Service need to remember and be involved with the spouse/ families of those who have passed on to the loving arms of our Lord and savior.

The OSFA does provide a Memorial Service for all those families who have lost a firefighter -- two every year, in fact. One is held during Fire Prevention Month in October and the other is held in conjunction with the annual OSFA Convention in June.

This is just another way to reach out to the spouse and families. I would encourage all of you -- active, volunteer and retired -- to attend the Memorial Services.

If authorized, please wear your Class A uniform and show the families that you are a brother or sister always.

I had the privilege this last September to attend and be a “Reader of Calling of The Names” at the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 in NYC. The trip and event was an honor and I was humbled to be able to read three names of the fallen from Oklahoma among other heroes who have since passed.

Hope to see many of you soon, as I am always honored to meet those still fighting the devil each and every day. God’s Blessing, have fun and always stay safe.

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Educational Advisory Committee Report

The Educational Advisory Committee continues to work toward the educational aspect of the fire service in Oklahoma.

Much of the recent effort is focused on the OSFA State Fire School May 4-7 in Tulsa.

Plan to attend a day or two, we would love to see you. If you have never been involved in coordinating such an event, I encourage you to get involved. It is very rewarding and will give you a new appreciation for the amount of work people put in to make something like this happen. Our hats should be off to them!

As I have “gained experience” (my friends say “grown old”), my appreciation for education has increased considerably.

In my early years, primarily because I lacked experience and wisdom, I did not appropriately value education. I never really considered what “being educated” was. Oh, I had a college education, but I am talking “life in the fire service” education.

There are two types of education: informal and formal.

Informal education is the wise, respectful and spontaneous process of cultivating learning. It is basically learning from your experiences in life.

How does this apply to life on a firetruck? If a firefighter makes 500 runs and fails to pay close attention to his surroundings, to absorb all the “education” that particular incident has to offer, what has he learned in these 500 runs?

Contrarily, if this same firefighter paid attention and took in all or most of the experience available from a particular incident, he would become a very experience firefighter.

Some of the experience/knowledge available at an incident may not ever present itself again -- that “once in a career” incident. Therefore, informal education requires you to pay attention to life, to get the most out of every run.

The biggest drawback to informal education is that it takes a long time to attain -- usually measured in years ... lots of them.

Jon A. Steiner

Tulsa FD

Fortunately, we have formal education to make us smarter faster.

Formal education is what we get in a structured environment, like a classroom or fire station bay. Although experience is a great provider of informal education, it is not something we have much control over.

To the contrary, our formal education is very much in our control. Just get off your butt and look into some of our states great education possibilities, such as OSU-FST, Regional Fire Schools, the OSFA State Fire School and EOC (Eastern Oklahoma County Career Tech), just to mention a few.

We are blessed with a lot of fire service learning opportunities in Oklahoma. On top of that, the OSFA will be pumping approximately $1 million over the next three years into the education of Oklahoma Firefighters.

As a firefighter in Oklahoma, I do not see that we have a choice other than to get smarter!

My entire 25-year career has been in Tulsa. I didn’t know the fire service much outside of Tulsa. I basically promoted a couple of steps and then sat in and enjoyed the ride for several years.

In time, I developed a desire to contribute back to the fire service.

Around 2010, I had the honor to be an instructor for OSU-FST. I really only taught one class which was Advanced Fire Behavior (more commonly known as Flashover).

Also about this time, I started seeking training in Incident Management. I have been heavily involved with Tulsa’s IMT and just recently received an opportunity to serve as a team lead for the Oklahoma State IMT. This has given me the opportunity to train with responders all around the state.

What I learned is that we have an awesome fire service in Oklahoma. Guys and gals that give of their time to become more educated, to educate others and to serve each other.

I have seen us work all over the state. I have seen us train all over the state.

I am so proud to be one of you -- an Oklahoma Firefighter!

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Report Released on Critical Health and Safety Issues in the Volunteer Fire Service

SCHOLARSHIPS BENEFITTING FIREFIGHTERS From Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Pete & Lela Stavros Scholarship Foundation Awarding scholarships to high school seniors -- all the children of Oklahoma Firefighters -- since 2004.

At the 2016 OSFA Convention, five $1,000 scholarships were awarded.

Keith Bryan Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 2012 to provide scholarship opportunities for aspiring and/or current Oklahoma Fire Officers in leadership and management training education.

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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has released the results of a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) that studied firefighter occupational health and safety challenges.

The report identified health and safety challenges that are occurring in the volunteer fire service in order to develop initiatives, programs, and strategies to reduce on-duty injuries and fatalities among volunteer firefighters and EMS responders.

This study also examined health and safety challenges among volunteer wildland firefighters.

The results of this study are contained in the new USFA report Critical Health and Safety Issues in the Volunteer Fire Service, which updated previous USFA research efforts with the NVFC in this area.

“This project is an important effort for improving the health and safety in the volunteer fire service,” said United States Fire Administrator, Ernest Mitchell.

“USFA was pleased to partner with the NVFC in conducting this important study.”

The volunteer fire service has distinct issues related to health and safety including funding, time constraints, rural operations, and the declining number and aging of volunteer firefighters.

“The NVFC is grateful for the support of the USFA in our initiatives to develop effective programs to enhance health and safety in the volunteer fire service,” said NVFC Chairman, Kevin D. Quinn.

“Health and safety are essential to the operational effectiveness of volunteer fire departments as well as valuable for retention and recruitment. We are committed to protecting our boots on the ground firefighters and emergency personnel.”

This project supports USFA’s goal of reducing on-duty firefighter fatalities and injuries by developing effective safety and health support to the estimated 788,250 volunteer firefighters that represent 69 percent of all firefighters in the United States.

For supplemental resources to help address the volunteer fire service critical issues identified in this report visit www.nvfc.org/criticalissues.

Further information on this may be found on the USFA Web site at www.usfa. fema.gov. For more information about the NVFC, visit www.nvfc.org.

Report Courtesy of NVFC

Free Smoke Alarm from OCFD’s Project Life Saves OKC Citizen Pearlie Wilson, a 65-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, credits Project Life for saving her life.

Project Life is the Oklahoma City Fire Department program that provides free smoke alarms and installation of those alarms for those in need.

It was a Project Life smoke alarm that awakened Mrs. Wilson on Dec. 2, 2016.

She was asleep in an upstairs bedroom when her smoke alarm activated giving her just enough time to grab her cellphone and shoes. She quickly exited the home.

Once out, she was met by her neighbors who had seen smoke coming from the eaves of her second story. They had already called 911 and were on their way over to alert Mrs. Wilson.

Within minutes, the fire department was on scene and working towards bringing this fire under control. The main body of the fire was in the attic and was extinguished quickly, but not before causing damage to the upstairs portion of the home. Mrs. Wilson will be staying with family until repairs can be made to her home. She has lived in the house for over 20 years where she has had many wonderful memories.

She knows that her life was spared that day due to a working smoke alarm. She is fully aware that the home and contents can always be replaced; her life, however, cannot be.

Please make sure you have working smoke alarms! The Oklahoma City Fire Department cares about each and every one of its residents. For more information on Project Life, contact the Oklahoma City Fire Prevention Office at 405-297-3318.

Article Courtesy of Captain Jacob Williams, OKCFD Public Education

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CounCil on FireFighter training CounCil on FireFighter training Looking Forward

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By Christopher Neal COFT - Executive Programs Manager

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Each year, one of COFT’s legislative mandates and effective and measurable economic-rewarding Please send us your story and is to prepare and submit an annual report to the community service. we’ll share it in a future edition.

Governor, Speaker of the House, and Senate Pro And it does so NOT as a bureaucracy to This month we share Kevin Tempore. mandate, but as a service that brings firefighters Stoneking’s story.

This year’s is the first in many years submitted together to set the bar for themselves, and then to Kevin started his fire service without Jon’s signature, his preparation. help make that happen. career with OCFD in 1984, serving Jon Hansen The COFT Board allowed me the honor of preBut as we have taken stock of where we are, 28 years and retiring as Major. paring this year’s report and submission (you can and reviewed our programs (particularly in light Since then, he has served as ISO view the report on the COFT web page). of the Performance Audit last year), we have Coordinator for the Oklahoma Insurance Department, and over the This one was a challenge, and not only in the identified areas and approaches that we can do so context of the challenging year we had (and I much better. last 4-and-a-half years has visited more than 400 fire departments mean ALL of us in our state’s fire service and perAnd now we have a chance to do just that, and around the state. haps “challenging” being a gross understatement). it is towards those goals that we focus now.

Kevin says, “It’s truly been an honor to see the Oklahoma Fire And it isn’t hard to capture where we are now When COFT is funded, we have an obligaService get the credit they deserve through improvements in ISO – simply put, if COFT isn’t funded by April, the tion to implement those changes, guard the good ratings.” organization goes away. things, improve where we have those opportuniBut the most difficult part was looking at the ties, be open and accountable, and re-enforce opWhen I sat down to write this, sadness and longing to see future of COFT – the people, the organization, the portunities to partner and build positive relationmy brother came over me. programs – what we CAN be. ships. It’s about “us,” ALL of us.

I met Jon about 35 years ago. His cousin and I went to old I believe and have shared with the Board that in As peer-driven and participatory in our design, What on angetting Honor!

The second graduating class on the station 5 for advice on State the FireInsurance Department.ComJon spite of where we sit on the precipice absent fundthe strength of COFT is the people who play their and I connected (as he did with everyone). missioner John Doak attended the secOKEFO program.

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There are manyCounty things that are not onlyand out- McAl-things collectively, as well. of Commendation from the Oklahoma tance.

When I started my newDepartment, career with the and Oklahoma Insurester FireCOFT; Chief Bret after our Governor, Mary Fallin.

I amone humbled standing about they areBrewer unique in ours Pittsburg County Firefighters andaorMcAlMcAl- The world is changing, and it is crazy in so Insurance from ance Department, Commissioner Doak spoke at the OSFA any other state’s fire service: many ways right now, and in it all big-time risks ester Classic Fire School planning meeting. and honored.

Any and all success I have ester Fire Chief Bret Brewer after a McAlour Governor, Mary Fallin.

I am humbled convention and introduced me as the ISO Coordinator. My • Administration for an incentive program and challenges to each of you as firefighters, your had in the fireAny Service, I credit andI point Classic Firethemselves School planning andwaiting honored. andIall have whereester volunteers better throughmeeting. traindepartments, and our state’s fire service as a Brother Jon was for me when gotsuccess off the stage.

He i to you and many others who really der F e a S ing – it is NOT just a credit for your taxes, it is whole. had in the fire Service, I credit and point gave me a bear hug and gave me advice that has proven true m e r hoWe as the Oklahoma serve it!

Thank you all so much!

Pictured recognition for your willingness to improve and fire service MUST be an time and time again. i to you and many others who really der F e Se ma serve. anchor r in and as we serve our commuI found myself going to Jon you more in my new role. is Alicia Hayward, COFT Customer Ser-He ho of stability serve it! Thank alloften so much!

Pictured • An organization that does not compete with nities, and it is towards that goal that we commit was always there to helpCommissioner me navigate theJohn watersDoak, that make vice Rep, Me, is Alicia Hayward, COFT Customer Serexisting training programs, but serves to bring ourselves to you. up the Oklahoma Fire Service. and Fire Deputy Chief Richard Kelmany of them together in a rational and effective Next month we’ll begin to look more in depth vice OKC Rep, Commissioner John Doak, Me, Jon was ringing the alarm bells about cancer in the fire serway for career roadmaps, effective and rational at the 5-Levels Firefighter and Officer Programs. ley, Council Chairman. er and OKC Fire Deputy Chief Richard Kelvice long before he was diagnosed.

It was quite a blow to me & - CUntil then, tkeep department training frameworks, and grassroots/ in touch with your legislators itize Safe y to hear that he had came down with this dreadful disease. n ley, Council Chairman. eand peers input and oversight of their programs. ask them to support COFT and our mission by & r-C y When I was diagnosed with same type of cancer that Jon t i t i z e nus fe • The 5-Levels Firefighter and Officer programs funding July, and then on-going fundS athrough had, Jon was the first person I called, even before my wife. have only scratched the surface on what they can ing thereafter.

Jon was very positive and upbeat and truly encouraged be, how they can impact individual AND our I promise – they listen. me once again. He wanted me to call him after every docservice as a whole, and how that impacts our comAnd then in the spirit of COFT continue to suptor visit. While I was in the hospital after having a kidney munities – those we serve – in safety and in their port each other in unity – patience, building each removed, Jon came to visit. We talked for hours. economy. other up, committing to each other’s safety and Typically, we talked fire stuff. Not this time. Jon shared I’ve been all around the country and these are health, supporting each other’s families in times his walk with Christ and I shared mine. I felt an even more unique. (We’ll be making the rounds this spring of need, mercy when it’s needed and grace all the closeness and to discuss the programs, get your feedback, and time, and faith in all things. love for my begin to expand the potential they have for you as God bless each of you and your family. Be safe!

Miami Fire Department Miami Fire Department COFT Leadership

Richard Kelly – Chair (representing Professional Fire Fighters of Oklahoma) richard.kelley@okc.gov Jack Ellington - Vice Chair (representing Emergency Medical Services Division) Oklahoma NFD610@hotmail.com Mike Karlin (representing Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association) mikekarlin@cityofweatherford.com Mike Bower (representing Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security) MBower@midwestcityok.org Matt Lay (representing Oklahoma State Firefighters Association) matthewlay@cityoftulsa.org Bobby Johnson (representing Rural Fire Coordinators) firechief@chandlerok.com James Suddath (representing State Fire Marshal Commission) jsuddath@brokenarrowok.gov Erick Reynolds, Ex-officio (representing Oklahoma State University – Fire Service Training) erick.reynolds@osufst.org Craig Hannan, Ex-officio (rep Intl Fire Service Training Assoc – OSU Fire Protection Publications) HannanC@osufpp.org Justin Smedley, Ex-officio (representing Oklahoma Department of Career Technology) jsmedley@eoctech.org

brother than I had ever experienced before.

The last time I saw my brother was about a month later at the OFCA Winter Workshop. I know I will see him again.

Miami personnel receive Master Firefighter Certs. Congrats Miami Fire!!!!

Miami personnel receive Master Firefighter Certs. Congrats Miami Fire!!!!

Kevin Stoneking

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Museum / OSFA news Gene Brown

Museum Manager

Hello everyone!

Everything is moving along here at the museum.

We are moving into the busy time here.

The alarm telegraph system has been changed. We

now have three gong’s working and the alarm room

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Please remember that we can get any of the Redbooks you need for training. And the money goes to support your Museum!

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Please Be Safe! And come see us!

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We would like to welcome Trisha Chain to the

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Trisha started her duties at the reception desk the

second week of December.

Although she’s new to the office, she is no stranger

to the firefighting community.

She is the daughter of former Hunter Fire Chief Dale Chain Jr., who was the former Assistant Chief to OSFA Past Board Member John Futhey II. After growing up around the Hunter Fire Department, Trisha graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University in 2015.

She helps out with her extended family’s firework store, Zachgo’s Fireworks, and was an intern with the Oklahoma City Dodgers before finding a position at the OSFA office.

We are excited to welcome an old friend and look forward to a long and happy career with Trisha!

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Volunteer Fire Service Committee Report Greg Moore

Onapa FD

mooresofonapa@valornet.com This is another reminder to attend the OSFA Volunteer Fire Caucus on Saturday, Feb. 4, which will be held at the Holiday Inn and Suites North in Oklahoma City.

As I write this, I’m reminded of the past Fire Caucus events.

The first one I attended many years ago was in Norman at the Postal Training Center. I’m not sure who sponsored that Caucus, but I do remember as a new fire chief, I was impressed by the fact that so many of the problems and concerns I had were shared by the other participants.

I also learned how to address some of these concerns. It was mainly an information exchange then.

Over the years as OSFA became more involved, it became not only an information exchange but a platform for making improvements for the Volunteer Fire Service.

These improvements included paid Workman’s Comp for volunteer firefighters, COFT, and income tax credit for volunteer firefighters.

These were all ideas, by volunteers like us, that came out of these caucuses.

This is one of the few occasions when your voice will actually be heard.

Please try to attend because your attendance can truly make a difference.

2017 OSFA VOLUNTEER FIRE CAUCUS AGENDA 8:00 Registration 9:00 Opening Session - Mike Duncan, OSFA President

Presentation of Colors - Honor Guard (ROTC)

Pledge of Allegiance - Matt Lay, OSFA 1st Vice President

Prayer - Tom Marcum, Mooreland FD

Introduction of Executive Board & Guests - Mike Duncan

OSFA Welcome & Introduction of Staff - Phil Ostrander,

OSFA Executive Director 9:15 Legislator - TBA 9:30 Progress Report on Resolutions from Last Year’s Caucus - Phil Ostrander 10:00 BREAK 10:10 The Rural Water System & Fire Suppression Oklahoma Rural Water Assn 10:50 Firefighters Pension & Retirement System - Bob Jones, Executive Director/

James Reynolds, COO 11:30 Forestry Report 11:45 Steering Committee Report

Recognition of Volunteer Fire Service Committee Members 11:55 Explanation of the Breakout Sessions and room assignments - Tom Marcum 12:00 LUNCH (provided) 1:00 Breakout Sessions & Discussion

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PRIMARY Travis Harris Tom Marcum Lee Johnson David Thompson

SECONDARY Tim Townsend Greg Moore Steve Day Mike Weinkauf

OSFA Raanon Adams Mike Duncan Matt Lay Dereck Cassady

2:30 BREAK 2:45 General Session - Mike Duncan, OSFA President

Training opportunities for volunteers in today’s world Dr. Erick Reynolds, OSU-FST

Summary of Issues from Breakout Sessions

Resolutions for OSFA Convention

Vote on Resolutions

Meet Candidates for OSFA Board 4:30 ADJOURN

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Saturday,

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The OSFA Volunteer Fire Caucus is open to all Volunteer Firefighters in the State of Oklahoma -- whether a member of the OSFA or not.

Input and participation is being sought and encouraged from ALL Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighters. However, only OSFA members will be allowed to vote on Resolutions.

There will be updates on the progress of items from last year’s caucus, along with reports from the Pension System and OSU-FST. There will be door prizes given away -- including 2 AEDs ($1,500 value) and free training provided by OSU-FST

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On Dec. 13, the Cache Fire Department held a retirement party for Chief Dale Winham. Presenting Winham with an axe and shield are new Cache Fire Chief John Bowers, center, and former Cache Chief Mike Callen.

It’s not a fire engine, but it is fire ingenuity at its best!

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OSFA Members (Women) With Most Years in Fire Service

Lorene Eubanks admits that she’s not as active as she once was with the Haywood & Arpelar Volunteer Fire Department.

But among current OSFA members, she ranks No. 1 as the Female Firefighter with the most years served.

On April 1, Lorene will celebrate 50 years with the Haywood & Arpelar FD. So will her husband, Fire Chief Kenneth Eubanks.

“Since I was his wife, I joined automatically,” she said. “I was going to be the treasurer, so I needed to be involved.

“As far as fighting fire, I didn’t fight very many, but I’ve been there. I drove the truck back in the day.

“In other words, when I married Kenneth, it was all about the fire service, and it’s been about the fire service our whole lives.”

Lorene, 84, has been married for 66 years to Kenneth, 86.

Lorene Eubanks, Haywood & Arpelar FD Beverly Avey, Keystone FD Jean Daniels, Kinta FD Donna Capps, Savanna FD Kellie Sawyers, Oklahoma City FD Sharon Butler, Criner Hills FD Barbara Campbell, Criner Hills FD

Travis Cosgrove, who joined Haywood & Arpelar in 1988 and has served as the department’s secretary since 1991, doesn’t mind tooting their horn, though.

“Kenneth and Lorene worked closely with State Senator Gene Stipe to get the volunteer firefighters pension started,” Travis said. “And then when it did start, neither one could join because of their ages.

“Lorene has always had our backs. She is almost like a den mother, and you don’t say anything bad about our firefighters!”

Haywood & Arpelar is the largest fire department in Western Pittsburg County with 30 to 40 active firefighters.

“We went from one grass rig that barely ran to having three stations, two pumpers, two tankers and four grass rigs that are all in pretty good shape,” Travis said.

Lorene said, “Serving the people and the community is rewarding and something good to do. And thankfully, we have had no big tragedies.”

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Kenneth was 18 when he became a fire protection specialist with the United States Air Force. When he retired from that, he became a firefighter with the Navy Reserves and then the Army Reserves.

And in the 1960s, Kenneth helped organize the Haywood & Arpelar FD along with three others -- Jimmy Lee, Herb Lee and Kenneth Wilson.

Lorene just recently stepped down as the FD’s treasurer. Her husband is still the active chief, although the search is on for someone who wants the job and someone who the Eubanks approve of.

Asked if there were any plans to celebrate their 50 years on the department in April, Lorene said, “I doubt it. We’re not too much on tooting our own horn.”

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oklahoma fallen and living firefighters memorial -- PANEL 54

In this issue and future issues, Oklahoma Firefighter will print the names of those honored on the Memorial Wall. This issue features Panel 54.

All names can be viewed -- and etched on a souvenir sheet -- from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily on the West Campus of the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum.

BARTLESVILLE David T. Barker Buddy J. Brashear Bruce A. Hayes Howard T. Herren Joe D. Kirchner Dannie L. Peters Deryl W. Wyrick Forrest L. Yearout EUFAULA Melvin Clover Johnnie Deaver Troy H. Jones Leonard J. Luna Maurice Pipkins Jr. FAIRFAX Bill Thomason FAIRLAND John Lowery

James R. Degan J.D. Duckworth James D. Dunlap Buck Faulconer Robert Godfrey Jack Harper Arthur Holloway Payne Hurst Herman Lemonds Buddy A. Mealor Lester Moeller Jon I. Resneder Merlin E. Scott Albert Smith Douglas B. Whitson Paul J. Whitson GAGE Dale Burtnett Donnie F. Cole Rodney Ford Jackie L. Taylor

FAIRVIEW Paul Beare S.E. Bishop F.W. Bowles E.C. Brewer Arthur Burtscher L. Burwell F.C. Bush George Countryman D.M. Cress David L. Deboer Norman Dow E.M. Evans Jack W. Schallner

GARBER Clayton Hyde George W. Logan Leroy Martin Charles McGuire Billy Miller Charlie Parker Ed Seeley Orval Showalter Homer Tanner

FLETCHER Kenny Gray Ted Ledford

GERONIMO Frank Alvarez Kevin C. Murphy

FORGAN Virgil Adams Tommy Swallow

GLENCOE Guy L. Frazee

FORT COBB Burl Borden Michael E. Brantes June Brewster Thurman Evans Raymond Ferguson H.L. Hardesty Donald Marsh Cecil Pack Royce Plaster Timothy Plaster Robert D. Weidenmaier FORT GIBSON M.H. Berry Tom Crittenden FORT SILL Rick C. Gilleland FORT SUPPLY Kenneth Briant FOSS Rex B. Hoover Steve V. Johnson Jack Peters FREDERICK H.B. Akin Anthony W. Bergman L.G. Blackwood Bill Bruner Gary L. Callaham

GEARY Carl D. Carrick Anthony A. Reding

GLENPOOL Glenn Reed Lloyd V. Miller Clay H. Ward GOLDSBY Damon E. Carlton Robert L. Jenkins Wilson R. Lyles G. Dale Miller GOLTRY L.M. Campbell GOODWELL Loyd V. Couch Johnnie L. Davis Max D. Strain GORE Larry W. Carter Larry V. Fears Frank M. Hefley Kurt A. Henry Charles E. McConnell Patrick D. Sanders Stan Sheffield Kenneth G. Simeroth Robert S. Sloan GOTEBO George D. Adams Randy L. Gonzalez Terry G. Heller

GOULD John H. Gallagher GRACEMONT Christopher L. Allen Garland Bailey C. Mike Brower L.N. Farris Ronald M. Johnson Rodney A. McGlothlin Gerald L. Ridle Sr. Gaston P. Stevens GRANDFIELD Grant Carroll Stanley M. Cruthird Clay Dudenhoeffer Jerry L. Josefy Henry M. Koranda Don R. Spradlin Greg D. Spradlin Glynn P. Weaver GRANITE Guy E. Brooks Robert Calhoun Carrol E. Green Douglas G. McCormack Richard L. Smith Johnny L. Wilson GROVE Robert K. Carmical Michael J. Dollarhide Grayden R. Epperson Jeffery D. Stout Harry W. Worley GUTHRIE Lester W. Branch Shawn D. Hamill John C. Miller Gene Pyle Mark G. Smedes GUYMON Jimmie D. Behne Bill W. Bridges Dennis D. Calsing Rodney Collinsworth Bill S. Dawes Alvin N. Gotcher Steve A. Halonen James L. Hill Jr. Kenny D. Huckins Jerry L. Johnson Douglas A. King Gary A. Manos Quinten E. Smith Leslie W. Smith HAILEYVILLE Terry J. Sensibaugh HAMMON Glen Clements Dean Collins H.W. Dow HARRAH W.A. Chancey Gerald S. Cantrell Murrel W. Coleman Theodore W. Fetchik Robert Neal Young Jr. HARTSHORNE Clint M. Walker

HASKELL David P. Collins Geary D. Hoover Roy M. Jones Steven L. Jones Jonathan J. Polk Wayne B. Ridley HASTINGS Ricky W. Bohot Ronnie Bohot Carolyn S. Bridges Denny G. Brown Nick R. Foster Robert Gamblin E. Lynette Griffin Carl E. Leseney C.L. McClarty Gloria Person Wayne Person James Whitecotton Jeff D. Whitecotton HAWLEY Robert E. Moore HEALDTON Larry Ratliff John K. Perdue HEAVENER Freddie D. Cox James O. Haynes Stephen W. Hembree Timothy L. McClain Mark A. Morris Stephen C. Olive Max A. Roberts HELENA Wayne Anthony Kent Askew Ray Caton W.E. Cordrey Glen E. Dague Bob D. Doll Roger S. Nichols Mike Shelite HENNESSEY Ronnie D. Roberts

HINTON Rickey Dahlenburg Roderick L. Johnson Darren G. McElmore Mark T. Meriwether HOBART Raymond R. Ashley David W. Henderson James F. Lankford Steve C. Walker W.E. Worrell HOLDENVILLE Dwight H. Barnett Larry G. Crossland Steve R. Enos Jerry R. Green Gary Phillips HOLLIS Lee Brock Ricky L. Foster Alfred T. Howard Bill Johnson Melvyn D. Lewis Randy Prince Danny J. Watson Jerry Webb Clyde H. Whitman Kenneth Woods HOMINY Francisco J. Diaz Lloyd G. White HUGO Kenneth N. Bates Ronnie Bryant Gregory B. Burchfield William B. Gamblin Charles M. Hammock Lynn E. Houston John P. Howser Larry E. Lee Thomas L. Pence Hank B. Pulliam Maurice Rogan Walter L. Watts John P. Whipple Kenneth E. Winship

HENRYETTA Raymond H. Eldridge Bobby M. Fry Dale C. Gaither Jack J. Harrison Nowell W. Flanagan Kenneth E. Matthews Michael J. Rohatch Wiley J. Shoemaker Jr. Victor R. Taylor Gary D. Woodruff

HULBERT Bobby D. Ellis Bonnie A. Fielden Jr. Kenneth R. Fore Sr. Paul D. Kile Bobby R. Mayfield Randy J. Ott

HICKORY David J. Byers Donald T. Thorpe

HYDRO J.E. Crail Max Sims Dwight D. Slagell

HICKORY HILLS Jane Fraley Michael G. Helms Sarah Helms Ronald R. Lawson Mary A. Nelson Floyd Paine Donald Relf Buddy Williamson

HUNTER Willford A. Kemna Raymond J. Parrish

IDABEL Rubin Ayers Danny A. Black T.E. Bolin C.H. Bonner R.C. Bonner Vern Burleson S.R. Crowell John P. Farley Harry Ferguson Hollis E. Ferguson Greg R. Oliver JAY Gary Buchanan Leslie E. Crank Jim Dixon Joe D. Hutchison Danny Price Garry Youngblood JENKS Don R. Catlett Bob E. Douglas Harvey A. Hutton Michael G. Mears David W. Myers David O. Walker Douglas B. Wyer JET Bernie Bowers Glenn U. Burnham Frank H. Davis JONES Jack Dorman Paul D. Lay Larry L. Rackleff KANSAS Richard L. Page Jackie D. Russell Walter L. Squirrel Myron D. Wood KAW CITY Everette J. Ake Gene Chamberlin KELLYVILLE Terry M. Kelly KENDRICK Charles Williams KEOTA Doug L. Brand Jim H. Knowles Harmon S. Netherlain KETCHUM Austin E. Musgrave KEYES Howard Balenseifen Fred Burrow Glen E. Copeland Toby R. Foust Lester Perky Willie J. Shelly Max Stafford KEYS James Haney Ralph Pippin Jimmy Ritchie

KIEFER Donald R. Ashford David J. Mathis Larry W. Vanarsdel KINGFISHER James D. Bengs Kenneth W. Bengs Jerry W. Copeland John E. Crawford Larry G. Davis Jeff Farrell Garold R. Post KINGSTON Justin B. Grotts Robert E. Holcomb Jerry Jackson Robert L. Kendrick C.D. Shivers Jr. KIOWA Floyd R. Goss KONAWA James H. Bryant Van Chew Ed Gallager Donald C. Gallagher J.W. Merriman David P. Roe Richard W. Winters KREBS Dale R. Cantrell Dwayne N. Durant Kenneth R. Hayes Michael D. Prichard Paul H. Rogers Jr. Lawrence Scarpitti Robert D. Silva Dominic R. Silva Jr. LAHOMA Rick Jantz Lawrence D. Rowe Jr. LAMONT Charles W. Bucher William T. Currier Jack Dalton Harvey I. Pameticky John M. Sproull LANGLEY Billy D. Flock LAVERNE Terry A. Burdge Andy Nielson Kurt A. Long Steve R. Schmitz LAWTON Jamie D. Abraham Jerry W. Abraham Jim D. Barfield Don Barrington Billy B. Boling Jr. Gary A. Brooks Larry D. Burk Craig Hadley Gary P. Jackson Kenneth F. Kirk James F. May George L. NesSmith Joe H. Roseberry David B. Smith David L. Spence Johnny M. West

22February 2017Oklahoma Firefighter ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Robert Jones Executive Director

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n November 18, 2016 MEETING Members Present: Michael Duncan, Raanon Adams, Matt Lay, Jim Long, Derek Cassady, Paul Gallahar, Janet Kohls, Dana Cramer, Craig Freeman.

Members Absent: Doug Jacobson, Brandy Manek, Mike Kelley, Frank Stone.

Jimmy M. Lynn/Durant - Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective Nov. 1, 2016: Motion Made By Long And Seconded By Lay To Approve Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective Nov. 1, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Thomas Otto/Kingfisher – Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective September 22, 2016: Motion Made By Lay And Seconded

By Long To Approve Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective September 22, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Guadalupe Cavazos/Oklahoma City – Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective Nov. 1, 2016: Motion Made By Long, Seconded By Lay To Approve Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Channon Greenwood/Oklahoma City - Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective Nov. 1, 2016: Motion Made By Lay And Seconded

By Adams To Modify Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, To “Service”, Effective Nov. 1, 2016.

Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Craig Herron/Oklahoma City – Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective Nov. 1, 2016: Motion Made By Lay And Seconded By Long To Modify Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, To “Service”, Effective Nov. 1, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Scotty D. Johnson/Oklahoma City – Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective Nov. 1, 2016: Motion Made By Adams And Seconded

By Lay To Modify Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, “Service”, Effective Nov. 1, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Albert Blankenship/Okmulgee – Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective Nov. 1, 2016: Motion Made By Long And Seconded

By Adams To Approve Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective Nov. 1, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar.

Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Danny R. Salts/Owasso – Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective Nov. 1, 2016: Motion Made By Long And Seconded By Lay To Approve Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective Nov. 1, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None.

Motion Carried.

Bradley Ashton/Tulsa –Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective Nov. 1, 2016”: Motion Made By Long And Seconded By Lay To Modify Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” To “Disability Not In Line Of Duty” And Send Ashton To The State Doctor For Further Evaluation. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Richard McDaniel/Tulsa - Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective Nov. 1, 2016”: Motion Made By Cramer And Seconded By Gallahar To Modify Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” To “Disability Not In Line Of Duty” And Send McDaniel To The State Doctor For Further Evaluation.

Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Billy D. Pugh/Tulsa – Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective Nov. 1, 2016: Motion Made By Long, Seconded By Lay To Approve Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Colter Sanders/Mcalester – Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective May 16, 2015: Motion Made By Long And Seconded By Adams To Approve Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective May 16, 2015. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar.

Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Clyde Bundage/Oklahoma City – Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In Line Of Duty”: Motion Was Made By Long, Seconded

By Lay To Approve Request Of Bundage To Modify His Pension From “Service” To “Disability In Line Of Duty” Based On The Medical Information Submitted.

Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Randal Elmore/Oklahoma City - Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In Line Of Duty”: Motion Was Made By Long, Seconded By Cramer To Approve Request To Modify His Pension From “Service” To “Disability In The Line Of Duty” Based On Medical Information Submitted. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Matthew H. Morton/Owasso - Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective October 17, 2016: Motion Made By Long And Seconded

By Lay To Approve Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective October 17, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

David Mitchell/Oklahoma City - - Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In Line Of Duty”: Motion was made by Long, seconded

by Adams to approve request to modify his pension from “Service” to “Disability in the Line of Duty” based on the medical information submitted. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried.

Steven A. Nelson/Owasso – Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective Nov. 1, 2016: Motion Made By Long, Seconded By Lay To Approve Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Kevin Stainbrook/Lawton – Appeal Of Adminsitrative Determination To Deny System Membership Due To Category A Medical Condition. Due To Confidential Nature, Executive Session May Be Necessary Pursuant To 25 O.s. Sections 307 (B) (4) And (B) (7): There was no action taken.

Ricky Parris/Owasso – Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective October 27, 2016: Motion Made By Long And Seconded By Adams To Approve Application For “Disability In Line Of Duty”, Effective October 27, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kohls, Gallahar.

Kyle Renbarger/Purcell - Appeal Of Adminsitrative Determination To Deny System Membership Due To Category A Medical Condition. Due To Confidential Nature, Executive Session May Be Necessary Pursuant To 25 O.s. Sections 307 (B) (4) And (B) (7): There was no action taken.

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n CONSENT AGENDA (December 16, 2016) CHECKS TERMINATED IN NOVEMBER 2016: Beaver Cleo Altman Deceased Canute Vivian L. Kamphaus Deceased Del City Gwen Hoskins Deceased Dewey Rufus H. Geurin Deceased Hominy Connie White Deceased Keyes Vera Harriman Deceased Keyes Lavonia Stweart Deceased Kingfisher John E. Crawford Deceased Laverne C. K. Rester Deceased Oklahoma City Ida M. Kifer Deceased Olustee O. Juanita J. Brown Deceased Rattan Michael R. Harmon Deceased S. Coffeyville Mark A. Henry Deceased Tulsa Marie Brooks Deceased $5,000.00 DEATH BENEFIT: Afton Brown-Winters Funeral Home On Behalf Of Charles Tipton Antlers Burkhart Funeral Home On Behalf Of Brooke Trotter Del City Scoggins Funeral Home On Behalf Of William D. Phillips Forgan Alan Clark Funeral Home Services On Behalf Of Charles E. Lemieux Freedom Gwen Winn, Co-Death Recipient Of Leon Howland Freedom Rosalie A. Bliss, Co-Death Recipient Of Leon Howland Freedom Brian L. Howland, Co-Death Recipient Of Leon Howland Granite Greer Funeral Home On Behalf Of Eugene J. Hahn Hickory Dearman Funeral Home On Behalf Of Matthew D. Blalock Laverne Salser & Dillard Funeral Home On Behalf Of C.K. Rester Lawton Alma Jean Taylor, Widow Of Jack D. Taylor Oklahoma City John Ireland Funeral Home On Behalf Of Denny Clark Oklahoma City John Ireland Funeral Home On Behalf Of Vernon McCurdy Tulsa Trust Company Of Oklahoma Trustess To Sanders Family

Revocable Trust For Jack Sanders Wellston Lehman Funeral Home On Behalf Of Burton A. Davis APPLICATION FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE PENSION SYSTEM: Harrah Connor Kinsey Henryetta Colton Kiehl Lindsay Zachary Atkinson Application For Surviving Spouse For Continuation: 11/01/2016 Cordell Jeanne Miller, Widow Of Gary L. Miller 11/01/2016 Forgan Gloria S. Lemieux, Widow Of Charles E. Lemieux Application For Service Pension: 12/01/2016 Broken Arrow 09/01/2016 Carter 12/01/2016 Eufaula 12/01/2016 Gate 12/25/2016 Gracemont 12/01/2016 Lindsay 11/01/2016 Rosston 11/01/2016 Rosston 11/01/2016 Rosston 12/01/2016 Terral 11/09/2016 Terral 12/01/2016 Wanette 12/01/2016 Westport 12/01/2016 Westport 12/01/2016 Westport

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n December 16, 2016 MEETING Members Present: Michael Duncan, Raanon Adams, Matt Lay, Jim Long, Derek Cassady, Mike Kelley, Paul Gallahar, Dana Cramer, Craig Freeman, Brandy Manek.

Members Absent: Doug Jacobson, Janet Kohls, Frank Stone.

Buford K. Robertson/Chickasha- Application For “Disability In The Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective December 1, 2016: Motion made by Long and seconded by Adams to approve Application for “Disability in the Line of Duty”, effective December 1, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Freeman, Cramer, Lay, Long, Manek, Kelley and Gallahar. Nayes: None.

Motion carried.

Trenton G. Lubbers/Okeeene – Application For “Disability In The Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective July 1, 2016: Motion was made by Kelly and seconded by Lay to approve the Application for “Disability in the Line of Duty”, effective July 1, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelley, Manek, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried.

Lee D. Bennett/Vinita – Application For “Disability In The Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective Decmber 17, 2016: Motion was made by Long and seconded by Lay to approve the Application for “Disability in the Line of Duty”, effective December 17, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelley, Manek and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried.

Aaron K. Cole/Bethany - Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In The Line Of Duty”: Motion was made by Kelley and seconded by Adams to approve the request of Cole to modify his pension from “Service” to “Disability in the Line of Duty” based on the medical information submitted. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelley, Manek, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried.

Billy K. Meeks/Edmond - Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In The Line Of Duty”: Motion was made by Long and seconded by Adams to approve the request of Meeks to modify his pension from “Service” to “Disability in the Line of Duty” based on the medical information submitted. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelley, and Gallahar. Nayes: Cramer, Freeman, Manek. Motion carried.

Channon Greenwood - Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In The Line Of Duty”: Motion was made by Long and seconded by Kelley to approve the request of Greenwood to modify his pension from “Service” to “Disability in the Line of Duty” based on the medical information submitted. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelly, Manek, Freeman, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried.

Craig Herrin/Oklahoma City - Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In The Line Of Duty”: Motion was made by Kelley and seconded by Cassady to approve the request of Herrin to modify his pension from “Service” to “Disability in the Line of Duty” based on the medical information submitted. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelly, Manek, Freeman, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried.

Neil Taylor/Oklahoma City – Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In The Line Of Duty”: Motion was made by Cramer and seconded by Adams to send Neil to the State Doctor for further evaluation.

Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelly, Manek, Freeman, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried.

Jeff Knapp/Oklahoma City – Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In The Line Of Duty”: Motion was made by Kelley and seconded by Lay to approve the request of Knapp to modify his pension from “Service” to “Disability in the Line of Duty” based on the medical information submitted. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelly, Manek, Freeman, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried.

Bradford Newport/Sand Springs – Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In The Line Of Duty”: No action was taken.

Robert Noll/Appeal Of Administrative Determination To Deny His Request For Additional Volunteer Service With The Stillwater Fire Department: Motion was made by Lay and seconded by Adams to approve the additional volunteer service with the Stillwater Fire Department. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelly, Manek, Freeman, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried.

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1723 West Tyler, Stillwater, OK 74078 • (800) 304-5727 • (405) 744-5727 • Fax: (405) 744-7377

February 2017 CLASS SCHEDULE Current as of January 20, 2017

Courses are subject to change Call or check online for changes in courses

All courses are FREE unless otherwise noted IAFC Southwestern Fire Chiefs Association Leadership Academy (62024) Feb. 1-2 Oklahoma City Fire Training Center 850 N Portland, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Hazardous Materials Technician for WMD Refresher (62200) Feb. 1-8 (16 hours) Enid Fire Department 410 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Enid, Ok 73701 VFIS Traffic Incident Management System (63080) Feb. 1 (4 hours) Woodward Fire Department 1219 8 Street, Woodward, OK 73801-3203 Hazardous Materials Technician for WMD Refresher (62201) Feb. 2-9 (16 hours) Enid Fire Department 410 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Enid, Ok 73701 Hazardous Materials Technician for WMD Refresher (62203) Feb. 3-7 (16 hours) Enid Fire Department 410 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Enid, Ok 73701 Hazardous Materials Operations Certification (62711) Feb. 5 (8 hours) Sooner Vol Fire Department 6424 S Midwest Blvd, Guthrie, Ok 73044 Fire Officer I: NFPA 1021, 2014 Edition (61975) Feb. 6-13 (48 hours) • $300.00 - All Participants Edmond Fire Department 5300 E. Covell , Edmond, OK 73034-6937 NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (63230) Feb. 6-8 (16 hours) Southwest Technology Center 711 W. Tamarack Road, Altus, OK 73521 Hazardous Materials Awareness for WMDHazMat Emergencies (63020) Feb. 7 (8 hours) Tulsa Fire Academy 3727 E. Apache Street, Tulsa, OK 74103-8427 Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62205) Feb. 8 (8 hours) El Reno Fire Department 2707 Faith Ave, El Reno, OK 73036-2658 Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62206) Feb. 9 (8 hours) El Reno Fire Department 2707 Faith Ave, El Reno, OK 73036-2658 NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (63185) Feb. 9-10 (16 hours) LeFlore County Medical Reserve Corp Unit 1204 Dewey Ave., POTEAU, OK 74953-0037 NIMS ICS 400 (EMI) Advanced Incident Command System (63231) Feb. 9-10 (16 hours) Southwest Technology Center 711 W. Tamarack Road, Altus, OK 73521

Wildland Training (FFT2) for Structural Firefighters, G-130 (62941) Feb. 10-12 (24 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Wildland Fire Fighting: Backfiring Operations (62934) Feb. 12 (8 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Hazardous Materials Awareness for WMDHazMat Emergencies (61428) Feb. 11 (8 hours) Gage High School

Wildland Fire Fighting: Engine Company Tactics (62936) Feb. 12 (8 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Leadership for Small Departments : Training (62929) Feb. 11 (8 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Oklahoma Truama Education Program (OTEP) (63164) Feb. 12 (2 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

VFIS Traffic Incident Management System (62931) Feb. 11 (4 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

VFIS Traffic Incident Managment Train-theTrainer (63013) Feb. 12 (4 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Wildland Fire Fighting: Backfiring Operations (62933) Feb. 11 (8 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62207) Feb. 14 (8 hours) El Reno Fire Department 2707 Faith Ave, El Reno, OK 73036-2658

Wildland Fire Fighting: Engine Company Tactics (62935) Feb. 11 (8 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK Wildland Fire Fighting: Fundamentals (62937) Feb. 11-12 (16 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62633) Feb. 14 (8 hours) Stillwater Community Center 315 West 8 Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62209) Feb. 21 (8 hours) Moore Training Center 725 NW 12th, Oklahoma City, OK 73160 Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program (OKEFOLP) (63179) Feb. 21-Nov. 14, 2018 (160 hours) • $1800.00 - All Participants Oklahoma State University 201 Whitehurst, Stillwater, OK 74078-1016 Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62210) Feb. 22 (8 hours) Moore Training Center 725 NW 12th, Oklahoma City, OK 73160 NFA Wildland Urban Interface Firefighting for Structural Company Officers F0610 (59855) Feb. 23-24 (16 hours) Broken Arrow Fire Dept Training Center 4205 E. Omaha, Broken Arrow, OK 74014 NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (62344) Feb. 23-24 (16 hours) Tulsa Health Department 5051 S. 129 E. Ave, Tulsa, OK 74134-7004 Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62211) Feb. 25 (8 hours) Seminole Fire Department, 900 N. Harvey Suite A, SEMINOLE, OK 74868-4139

Wildland Fire Fighting: Skills (62938) Feb. 11-12 (16 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62634) Feb. 15 (8 hours) Stillwater Community Center 315 West 8 Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074

Wildland Incident Commander’s Toolbox (62939) Feb. 11-12 (16 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

NIMS ICS 400 (EMI) Advanced Incident Command System (62346) Feb. 16-17 (16 hours) Noble County Health Department

Hazardous Materials Awareness for WMDHazMat Emergencies (63017) Feb. 25 (8 hours) Hitchcock Fire Department PO Box 199, Hitchcock, OK 73744-0199

Wildland Training (FFT1) for Structural Firefighters, G-131 (62940) Feb. 11 (8 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62635) Feb. 16 (8 hours) Stillwater Community Center 315 West 8 Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074

Hazardous Materials Awareness for WMDHazMat Emergencies Certification (63018) Feb. 25 (1 hour) Hitchcock Fire Department PO Box 199, Hitchcock, OK 73744-0199

Grain Bin Emergencies - Awareness (61430) Feb. 17 (4 hours) Gage High School

Hazardous Materials Technician for WMDHazMat Emergencies (61922) Feb. 27-March 10 (80 hours) Tulsa Fire Academy 3727 E. Apache St, Tulsa, OK 74103-8427

Oklahoma Truama Education Program (OTEP) (63161) Feb. 11 (2 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK Fire Tanker Safety Operations (62927) Feb. 11 (4 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Grain Bin Emergencies - Operations (61431) Feb. 18 (8 hours) Gage High School

Rehab for Wildland Fire Fighting (63159) Feb. 11 (4 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Emergency Services Instructor (Instructor I) (61450) Feb. 18-26 (32 hours) Pryor Fire Department 833 S Elliott St, Pryor, OK 74361-6427

Fire Inspector I (62168) Feb. 27-March 3 (40 hours) • $175.00 - Oklahoma Emergency Responders • $300.00 - Industrial / Military • $300.00 - Out-of-state Public Responders Bethany Fire Department 3919 N Rockwell Ave, Bethany, OK 73008-3356

Hazardous Materials Technician for WMD Refresher (62204) Feb. 18-19 (16 hours) Guymon Fire Department 402 NE 24 St., Guymon, OK 73942-4713

Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher: Core Competencies (63153) Feb. 27 (8 hours) Altus Fire Department - Sub-Station 1915 N. Main, Altus, OK 73521

Fire Tanker Safety Operations (62928) Feb. 12 (4 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK Leadership for Small Departments: Tactics (62930) Feb. 12 (8 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK VFIS Traffic Incident Management System (62932) Feb. 12 (4 hours) * Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62208) Feb. 20 (8 hours) Moore Training Center 725 NW 12th, Oklahoma City, OK 73160

* Fort Sill - Snow Hall, Bld 730, Ft Sill, OK All participants must enter through Key Gate which is off of I-44.

If you are Pre-registered, your name and Department will be on a list at that Gate.

No other gate can be used.

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Dr. Erick Reynolds

OSU FST Director

405-744-5727 (W) • 405-409-0961 (C) • erick.reynolds@osufst.org

Good Day Oklahoma Firefighters!

At this writing, an ice storm is headed our way! Be safe out there!

You cannot help others if you do not stay safe yourself and take care of your crew in these conditions!

Please make time to attend the OSFA Volunteer Fire Caucus on Feb. 4. Many people

want to sit at the breakfast table and offer opinions, but it seems in many cases that they rarely want to attend a function at which their voice can be heard!

And Feb. 4 will afford you just such an opportunity!

Come share your great ideas on the direction of the Oklahoma Fire Service! Together we are better! Thanks to Phil Ostrander, Steve Lumry, Tim Bartram, the OSFA Executive Board and OSFA staff for putting together this incredible learning opportunity!

May 4-6 will afford an INCREDIBLE learning opportunity in the form of the 2017 OSFA

State Fire School!

Again this year, it will be held at the Tulsa Community College/Tulsa Fire Department Training Center! This event simply offers unique opportunities for professional growth and development that are not available during the rest of the year.

We at OSU-FST are excited about the opportunity to partner with OSFA to help support this great event!

Construction continues on the new Grain Rescue/Confined Space trailer. It will be an

impressive learning tool when completed to be used by Oklahoma firefighters to learn how to keep themselves and Oklahoma citizens safe in these types of situations!

Hope to see the trailor at (or before) the OSFA State Fire School!

The 2017 Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer cohort will begin in February! We have 21 people enrolled in this unique learning event!

The Oklahoma Fire Service will be stronger in the coming years because of professional development opportunities such as this for chief officers and future chief officers!

We will keep you updated on the progress of the program through 2017.

OSU-FST just completed the Ada Regional Training School Jan. 6-8. The school was a great success with approximately 200 firefighters in attendance over the 3-day event!

We will have another Regional School at Stillwell in May, as well as Wild Land Schools in Spring. Please make plans to attend these professional development opportunities!

OSFA has a Facebook page designated for announcing training opportunities for firefighters in the State of Oklahoma.

The Facebook page is named Oklahoma State Firefighters Training.

Any Oklahoma Fire Department or agency which has planned training opportunities may post them to this page for firefighters to find.

We encourage Oklahoma Firefighters to like this page and watch for training opportunities.

OSFA Executive Director Phil Ostrander stated, “This is a direct result of a request made at the 2016 OSFA Volunteer Caucus.”

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES • 7th Annual “Destry Horton” Wildland & EMS Regional School Feb. 10-12 at Fort Sill Post, Snow Hall, Building 730 Classes being offered:Wildland Training, Wildland Incident Commander’s Toolbox, Leadership for Small Depts., Wildland Firefighting Fundamentals; Backfiring Operations, VFIS Traffic Incident Management System, Oklahoma Trauma Education Program, Fire Tanker Safety Operations, Wildland Firefighting Skills, Engine Company Tactics, Rehab for Wildland Fire Fighting.

Free for Participants.

For more info: 800-304-5727 • Incident Safety Officer 2-Day Academy Feb. 23-24 at Edmond Fire Department Course Highlights: Up-to-date information on Incident Safety Officers’ issues and trends; Designed to meet requirements of NFPA 1521; Provides KSAs for reading buildings. smoke, risk, hazardous energy; Covers preventing firefighter injuries through effective Prehab and Rehab; Challenges of interacting with IC on scene; ISO Action Model; Video clip review from various tyes of incidents; Group activities and scenario practice.

Cost: $415 per participant (Continental Breakfast & Lunch included).

For more info: www.FDSOA.org.

• Wilderness Search & Rescue 2-Day Course March 3-4 at Fire Training Center in Stillwater

Work on the new 5 level training tower continues!

Windows framed and covered. Next on the list is door and frame on third level and stairs. Stay tuned for more!

Participants will learn to recognize the need for wilderness search and rescue, properly assess the situation, identify resources needed, and recognize the general hazards with wilderness search and rescue incidents. Proper equipment selection and basic land navigation will conclude this course.

Cost: $200 for Oklahoma Emergency Responders; $350 for Out-of-state Public Responders.

For more info: 800-304-5727

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016 MEETING Roll Call: Mike Duncan, present and presiding; Matt Lay, present; Dereck Cassady, present; Mike Kelley, present; Raanon Adams, present; Dana Cramer, present.

Others: Steve Lumry, Amy Hall, Chris Neal, Dr. Erick Reynolds and Chase Rankin.

Fire Service Training – Dr. Erick Reynolds Fire Service Training issued a requisition for AFG Grant last year for a new Grain Bin Rescue Confined Space Trailer. They hope it will be ready by April 17 in time for the State Fire School in May. FST believes the OK EFO Program will make this year.

They currently have 15 applicants and are encouraging more people to apply. He stated that if there is anyone that you know who would make a good candidate to please encourage them to submit an application.

The Chief Pete Application for smart phones allows you to look at; transcripts for training, enroll in classes, look at schedule and many other things as well. There has been a positive response so far to the app.

Reynolds stated they are planning on another significant budget cut after the first of the year.

Title 19 Sub-Committee – Mike Duncan Title 19 Sub-Committee met on Nov. 16. Duncan believes the Committee is close to having things wrapped up to submit to the Legislative Committee.

They worked on the budget year timeline, fence lines, expansion across county lines, rules of operation, volunteer converting to paid Chiefs when converting to a combination department and providing services to districts outside of county lines.

Lumry stated some of the issues are being worked out by the District Attorney opinions that allow Fire Protection Districts to contract for services.

Duncan said they will be meeting again on Dec. 1 to finalize everything to send to Legislative Committee.

Educational Advisory Committee – Steve Lumry The Educational Advisory Committee met on Nov. 16 and they went over fire school again. It is coming along pretty good; they have submissions for about 47 classes right now. There may be up to 60-70 classes that we will be able to offer.

The real exciting news was, FST was here and offered whatever help they can do. PennWell representatives were also in attendance at the meeting and are willing to do some partnerships.

Volunteer Fire Service Committee – Mike Duncan Volunteer Fire Service Committee met on Oct. 29 and they were able to get the Caucus pretty well set. They are working on confirming the speakers and legislators.

Their next meeting is Dec. 10 and will probably be their last meeting until Caucus. The Caucus will be Feb. 4 and we would like for everybody to be there that can be there.

National Volunteer Fire Council – Mike Duncan The National Volunteer Fire Council is still working on their recruitment and retention program. There is still some money in their Wildland Assessment Program. They will be doing a class at the State Fire School.

Their Cancer Prevention Program has been doing a lot of work and Duncan is trying to get a couple of them to come to State Fire School.

They will be having their Training Summit in 2017 at Myrtle Beach at the same time as the OSFA Convention.

Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association – Steve Lumry Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association has been meeting getting ready for the Winter Workshop and the Conference in Tulsa. The theme for the Winter Workshop is Charting the Course; it has a Leadership bend to it.

They will divide into break out groups to discuss issues from individual perspectives. It will be in Stillwater again this year. The host hotel will be the same as last year, the

Upcoming Dates to Remember: Feb. 4, 2017 -- 16th annual OSFA Volunteer Firefighter Caucus at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites North in Oklahoma City March 29-31, 2017 -- 95th annual OFCA Conference at Cox Business Center in Tulsa May 4-7, 2017 -- 2017 State Fire School at Tulsa FD’s Fire Training Facility & Tulsa Community College NE June 6, 2017 -- 36th annual ORFA Convention at Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey June 7-10, 2017 -- 123rd annual OSFA Convention at Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey June 7-10, 2017 -- 85th annual OSFA Women’s Auxiliary Convention at Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey Cimarron Hotel.

The OFCA News will be going out in the next few weeks.

El Reno has shown interest in donating a 1940s ladder truck with all the pieces intact. Looking to try and partner with the Vo-tech to potentially get it repainted and refurbished a little bit through their body shop program.

Then we can have that rig on display in the Museum after the expansion is complete highlighting that El Reno was one of the Charter Members of this Association.

Museum – Gene Brown The new trailer should be here in the next few weeks.

Brown spoke with Justin Beard in Ponca City to do the graphics.

FST stated that they will allow us to store the trailer at their facility and it is chained, locked and fenced.

Brown and Noll attended the Fire Museum Network (FMN) Seminar and made a lot of connections. They had a lot of interactions with museums that have Gamewell systems but have no idea what or how to deal with them.

Noll was a big hit in this arena due to his knowledge of the Gamewell systems. The FMN Board accepted the idea for consideration of their website to place surplus items on it for trade with other museums.

Everything is great in the Museum.

Brown is in conversation with the company who is getting an estimate together for the granite repairs for the Memorial. He is trying to get it resolved as quickly as possible.

Lumry stated that Brown and Museum staff have been doing an outstanding job getting repairs completed.

Fire Marshal Commission and Council on Firefighting Training Report – Matt Lay Fire Marshal Commission met a few weeks ago. They are trying to preserve their upcoming budget.

There has been some discussion about a potential merger with COFT. Several people from the Fire Marshal office & Neal have sat down trying to work out the potential merger details.

Old Business Cassady discussed that the Technology Center will be implementing EMT/Fire & Law Enforcement Program for Juniors and Seniors. He stated that Ostrander said that maybe the grant OSFA received could help some with that.

Next meeting: Dec. 15, 2016 at 9 a.m.

DECEMBER 15, 2016 MEETING Roll Call: Mike Duncan, present and presiding; Matt Lay, present; Dereck Cassady, present; Mike Kelley, present; Raanon Adams, present; Dana Cramer, present.

Others: Phil Ostrander, Steve Lumry, Tim Bartram, Amy Hall, Chris Neal, and Chase Rankin Guest: John Thompson (OCFD with Mike Kelley) Introduction: New OSFA staff member – Trisha Chain.

Correspondence: Thank you card from the OSFA & OSFM Staff; Letter from James McKinney In Re: Jack Sanders; Letter from Daryl Lindell regarding the Invite to the Reception – were distributed to the Board for review.

Museum – Gene Brown Brown stated that the Museum had an attendance of 181 -- 14 states represented, 2 from the UK and 2 from Germany.

Discussed the comments section that guests filled out.

The accessions process is coming along.

They have brought up some of the uniforms from the barn and sent to the cleaners. That way they can store them properly to help preserve them.

The Museum found an old OSFA Banner, from when we were the Firemen’s Association. The banner is in very good shape. Also, they have found some old proceedings books going back to 1934.

The Life Net that Bethany Fire Department donated to the Museum has now been hung up. Brown feels that it was a great addition to the Museum.

They made repairs to the roof drain, the Memorial pool is shut down and ready for winter. Also, they have been working with the 45th Infantry Museum regarding the preservation of the uniforms.

The Diorama will be redone by cleaning and fixing up starting next Tuesday. The new trailer now has the decals on it and it looks great. It is being stored at OSUFST in Stillwater.

Fire Marshal Commission Report: Matt Lay / Chris Neal Fire Marshal Commission met at the Fire Marshal’s office a couple of weeks ago. Neal stated they had a demonstration of a new communication tool from some Military personnel.

The new tool is similar to a bridge that clips on your tooth, but you communicate through it (sending and receiving). It is a very impressive new technology.

Council on Firefighter Training – Chris Neal Council on Firefighter Training is in the middle of game time!

Neal stated speaking on behalf of the Council, thank you for the space and the gracious host that you have been. Neal said he has tried to convey to their Board that OSFA has gone above and beyond and they do appreciate it.

Neal discussed the change that COFT has had to go through. They have tried to make progress in a transition plan to show good faith.

Right now they are putting together their report for the Governor, Speaker and Pro Tempore to show that they have made progress. Neal is a firm believer in COFT, their Mission and potential that has not even been scratched yet, primarily with the 5 Levels of Firefighter.

Right now they are focusing on three areas; the first two are specific to COFT. First, they need supplemental funding to get them to July 1. Second, will be ongoing funding, and third, they would like to consider a revenue stream that would support a Training Fund.

The Training Fund would be a lot like the AFG at the National level. Departments would be able to come to them for grants to deal with specific risk in their communities. It would fall right in line with the 5 Levels and ISO. Their Training Task Force met last week to begin the process towards a State Strategic Training Plan. It encompasses all kinds of training. It is not a plan of directives but it is kind of a 10,000 foot view that does kind of what COFT does.

They drill down from a top level to begin to look at training, what is training connected to and everything eventually focuses on risk. What is your risk at the local and state level?

There were two things that stood out. Number 1 by far,

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was Firefighter Health & Safety and second was Leadership.

COFT is still doing the Volunteer Tax Credit to the best of their ability.

Fire Service Training – Mike Duncan Fire Service Training has been very busy. Upcoming Schools -- Regional School is Jan. 7-8 in Ada; Destry Horton Wildland School will be held in February at Fort Sill; Bob Smith Wildland School is going to be in March in Atoka; and the Northeast Regional School will be in May in Stilwell.

EFO Program is going full steam with this class. Duncan believes there are 22 applicants right now. They are currently doing a lot of promotional testing around the state.

Title 19 Sub-Committee – Mike Duncan Title 19 Sub-Committee met on Nov. 16. They finalized their four points they were looking at and now ready to send to the Legislative Committee for it to go to Convention at Dewey.

It has been a really good Committee, a lot of good input out of it and it was surprising that they weren’t just thinking “me” but they were thinking about how it will affect all the Title 19 Department’s.

Lumry stated that Bartram put a lot of work into it.

Safety & Health Committee – Steve Lumry Lumry stated that it was a relatively short meeting. They were going to investigate the Meridian Tanker rollover but the committee was having issues with getting their schedules to line up in time before it had to be taken away.

It is still on their top process to investigate major incidents, report back to their committee and lessons learn to be distributed through training and/or Fire Schools.

Duncan stated there was a lot of discussion regarding cleaning bunker gear. Bartram discussed some of the committee members are trying to contact the companies who do the gear cleaning about potentially doing a training session at Fire School.

Educational Advisory Committee – Steve Lumry / Tim Bartram The Educational Advisory Committee met Dec. 14. Fire School is moving forward, they increased the number of classes by two or three more yesterday, and it is now close to 50 and maybe a little over 50.

Louthan is trying to get everything ready for registration, make sure that the classes lined out and fill in all their time.

Colvin is working on OneOk being a potential sponsor.

Burlington Northern is going to provide a class, bring in props, live fire, and flammable liquids on the railroad.

Lumry stated that Sanders is working on getting the helicopter back the same as last year. Bartram said that Forestry is really stepping up and wanting to be a participant in helping provide more classes and classes in the future.

Lumry discussed that Colvin identified a dessert truck that will be at Fire School this year.

Volunteer Fire Service Committee – Mike Duncan / Tim Bartram Volunteer Fire Service Committee met Dec. 10 and believes they have the compass pretty well set. The Agendas are set, now just need to make sure we have our speakers.

Bartram stated they did a post on Facebook with the flyer and it was shared a lot. We will put it back out after the first of the year.

Duncan discussed the two AED’s that will be given out at the Caucus. Lumry stated that he contacted John Kuhn and he was going to provide us two defibrillators at cost.

But then, Kuhn took it upon his own to contact his supplier, Cardiac Science to see if they can do anything.

Cardiac Science then contacted Lumry and offered to sell us one of their top of the line AED’s at their cost and then they would like to donate the exact same model outfitted the same.

They will speak at the end of the Caucus for a few minutes about the AED’s before giving away and will also provide training on the machines to who wins it, if they would like to.

Ostrander was able to work out a sponsorship from VFIS and FPP. Duncan stated that if the Department needs training, FST will allow him to go out and do the training.

Lumry discussed that this Committee is excited about their work; they fill the Boardroom up now. They are coming from all over the state and seem excited about being here and being a part of it.

They had requested that we provide them with some kind of Facilitator Training to refresh the skills that they learned last year before they go into the Caucus. We had Rodney Foster come in and he gave them a short class.

National Volunteer Fire Council – Mike Duncan The National Volunteer Fire Council is still working on their recruitment, retention and mental health program.

Across the nation the fire service has been hit hard with suicides. Ron Roy NVFC Board Member and Benefit Coordinator came in a few weeks ago and did a Wildland Assessment Class at Brushy.

Andy James with the Forestry was there and said that he really liked the class. Most of the people in that class were with the Cherokee Nation Emergency Management and Cherokee Nation Fire Corps. There were about 24-28 in attendance for the class.

The NVFC Board meeting will be held April 6-8. Ostrander stated they did not get the Grant they were looking for and they are looking at changing some of the grant qualifiers for National Organizations to receive some of these grants.

Lumry said that NVFC, FEMA and the US Fire Administration just released a report called “Critical Safety & Health Issues in the Volunteer Fire Service.” It touches on a lot of different things that relate back to the Safety & Health of the department.

They touch on leadership, recruitment and retention and many other things that are good information for the Volunteer Fire Departments. We will be forwarding that report out with a link so people will be able to get it.

Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association – Steve Lumry Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association is getting ready for Winter Workshop. They have been working on the Conference, which seems to be coming along pretty well.

Scott Nyman from Tulsa is the chairman of their Conference. Lumry stated that he is doing very well and staying on top of everything. They are ahead of where they should be and that is a good thing.

ORFA Report – Dana Cramer They have not had a meeting since the last OSFA Board meeting but they have a meeting today and will have something to report at the next Board meeting.

Executive Directors Report – Phil Ostrander The Memorial Reception was a huge success and the guests were very appreciative. We wanted to let them all know how much we appreciated their commitment and what they gave to us during that time.

Ostrander and Lumry discussed the options for an elec-

tronic version of the newspaper for those who would want it. There was an example showing what it would look like in the electronic format.

We are also looking at trying to do the same thing for the membership summaries as well. There was discussion by the Board.

Lay discussed doing a Scholarship for the EFO Program.

There is the upfront cost for registration, several trips around the state and a variety of other costs associated to that department or member. Would like to get with OSU and find out, of the volunteers that have applied, maybe there is one in need of assistance that OSFA could sponsor.

Ostrander stated that we are reevaluating our mail equipment and looking at the lease. The lease is set to expire in March. We are looking at the options to purchasing a mail machine opposed to leasing one. There was discussion by the Board.

Ostrander discussed that OSFA has talked about supporting other entities. There are two things, 1) Chaplain’s International Conference is in Oklahoma City in 2017. We have discussed before about sponsoring a lunch for that group, here in the Museum. The estimated cost for that lunch is $2,500. Their Conference will be held Oct. 18-25, 2017.

The Board discussed moving the January Board meeting due to being scheduled during the Chief’s Winter Workshop.

There was discussion by the Board regarding the Christmas Bonuses.

Lumry discussed that years ago Moore Fire Department was decommissioning an engine. They donated it to the OSFA. Almost, immediately we received a call from the Talihina Fire Department that their one engine had blown up and they had nothing. OSFA had loaned them the truck that had been donated from Moore. They had used it for a few years and were able to get theirs fixed.

Then about that same time, Vanoss had run into a similar situation. The engine then went to Vanoss where it has been sitting ever since. The engine still runs and works well, other than the brakes. Vanoss is ready to move the truck back to us but we received a call from the Fire Chief in Moore who has a City Council Member looking at buying a fire truck to refurbish and turn into a parade vehicle.

If the Board is willing, we might be able to sell that engine to the City Council member in Moore. There is no room in the Museum for it at this time and if it comes back to OSFA, it will have to sit outside. There was discussion by the Board.

Lumry addressed some issues with some significant fees for the Instructors regarding Fire School. The Board discussed the situation and came to a resolution.

Financial Report – Chase Rankin Chase discussed combing the budgets of the Museum and Memorial accounts starting in January 2017.

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Working Together, Making a Difference In the past few months, hands have reached out to each other to help build relations between fire and water.

At the Oklahoma Rural Water Conference in April 2016, ISO Coordinator Kevin Stoneking from the Oklahoma Insurance Department spoke with rural water personnel from all across the state.

Stoneking thanked them for their part in helping to get better ISO ratings.

There were many individual discussions between Stoneking and rural water professionals. A result of these conversations was the desire to have better communications between the fire departments and the rural water personnel.

In December 2016, one in a series of meetings was held at the Oklahoma Rural Water office between several rural water managers and personnel from the Oklahoma State Fire Fighters Association and the Oklahoma Insurance Department.

During this meeting, there was a lot of discussion about how to help build better relations and what we all can do to help.

A general consensus was education on both sides about individual responsibilities and needs.

Some of the concerns from rural water was things like water hammer, loss of pressure, cross contamination potential, hydrant maintenance and water loss accountability.

I believe many of these issues can be resolved with education and good communication from all parties involved and working together everybody benefits.

From the rural water perspective all of these issues are extremely important from both a financial and a legal responsibility.

Realizing that both Firefighters and Water Operators are very passionate about their jobs and the services they provide to their communities, I believe it’s essential that we all come together and learn from each other.

Every water system is different and has its weaknesses and strengths.

I would strongly recommend that fire departments and rural water districts that serve the same community get together personally and discuss these issues to learn what limitations each may have and work together for possible solutions.

So with that said, let’s hold that hand out and welcome education and communication on both sides for the betterment of our local communities, as well as our great state.

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Recently I attended the Rural Water Association Convention. I was also very honored to officially recognize them for their contribution to public safety.

There was over 700 rural water officials in attendance and hundreds of vendors. They were very receptive to the Oklahoma Insurance Department and understand their role in public safety.

I explained to the audience that, in addition to thanking them for their contribution, I also wanted to understand their perspective on fire protection.

They were very receptive in providing better fire protection and potentially lower insurance for their customers. I explained that access to water accounts for 40% of the score in an ISO review.

Communication

Rural Water recognizes the need for better communication. Several rural operators expressed the need for better communication with the departments they assist.

They offered to set up regional meetings with local Fire Departments to discuss issues that have arisen. This could further fire protection and create a more cooperative working environment for all agencies involved.

Water Usage

There was no mention of charging for water used. Some even expressed water used for training is fine.

One Note of Importance! They need to keep track of how much water is used.

Unaccounted water loss affects rural water’s operation. There may be financial and grant implications when rural water has a high percentage of unaccounted water loss.

When they don’t know where they are losing water, it could count against them in many ways.

This appears to be a small price to pay for each department to report monthly on estimated water usage.

None of the rural water operators that I spoke with mentioned requiring fire departments use water meters. They recognize that this could slow down emergency operations and effect fire attack.

Just counting the number of times each rig is filled and number of gallons carried is reasonable.

Make it a point to contact the water systems you use to ask them how they would like you to track usage and how they would like usage reported.

System Protection

There is a huge cost in providing rural

water to Oklahomans. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure safe operations and limit potential for damage.

Two items were mentioned. Do not hook up to a system with a hard suction!

This will not increase efficiency and may likely collapse lines.

The other thing all department members should watch for is “Water Hammer.” Always open and close hydrants or flush valves slowly.

One issue I learned was that water departments are highly regulated on water quality. They run many tests and report results often.

To prevent the potential for any cross contamination, always maintain 25 psi residual pressure in the lines.

System Limitations

Rural water is there to provide safe drinking water to its customers.

Most systems were not designed for fire suppression. This is an added benefit that they provide and all Oklahomans should be the thankful for the sometimes limited protection that rural water provides.

The only way to know the system limitations is through flow testing and an understanding of the system that each department is using.

Each department should know how many gallons are available. When flow testing hydrants to determine the amount of water available, the water department needs to be notified in advance.

Many also want to be in attendance while testing is being done.

System Maintenance

Most rural water operators were receptive to the fire departments assistance on maintenance. ISO requires a yearly inspection of each water source.

We encourage you to contact each rural water operator and ask how you can assist in maintaining flush valves/ hydrants. This can be a good cooperative effort between joint agencies to maintain fire protection.

Fill Point Locations

Frequently, when I do a department consultation I will ask to see fill points in a community’s response area.

Often times, a department does not have a comprehensive fill site location map. Your local water department may be able to help you with that.

ISO is now requiring all hydrants need a GPS coordinates. This information should also be a great benefit to you and your local rural water department.

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Louis Bunch, Retired OKC Deputy Chief, Past OSFA President & Past OSFA Executive Director The Final Fire Alarm sounded for Past OSFA Executive Director Louis Bunch on Jan. 1. He was 91.

Louis served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy.

Following that, he served his city for 27 years on the OKC Fire Department (19481975) where he retired as Deputy Chief.

During his tenure with OKC Fire, he was instrumental in starting the Oklahoma City Firefighters Union and served as the organization’s first president. He served as OSFA President in 1973.

After retiring, Louis became the OSFA Executive Director (1976-84) and worked extremely hard to improve health, safety standards and quality retirement benefits for all firefighters.

Louis was married to Doris Bunch, Past OSFA Louis and Doris Bunch at Women’s Auxiliary Presithe 2013 ORFA Convention dent, for 70 years.

His son Kenneth served both as OSFA and OFCA Presidents.

His son Troy has been in numerous roles, including most recently serving as the Oklahoma City Retired Firefighters Association Treasurer.

Louis was a great leader in the fire service and always led by example -- right up and through last year when he traveled to Lawton to attend the ORFA Convention. He will be missed.

Raymond Lane, Former McCurtain Fire Chief The Final Fire Alarm sounded for former McCurtain Fire Chief Raymond Lane on Dec. 31. He was 71.

A few weeks before he died, Raymond told his wife Mary that he wanted as many fire trucks as possible in the procession of his funeral.

Being a firefighter was a part of his life and he was adamant that it should be a

part of his burial, also.

Local firefighters honored those wishes.

The last 20 years of his working career, he was as an EMT for various ambulance services in this area.

He was proud to serve his community and county.

He began another career as a volunteer firefighter in 1979 and was instrumental in building up the McCurtain Fire Department into what it is today.

Raymond became Chief in 1985 until his retirement in 2009. He was also the Haskell County Fire Association Chief for several years.

He was responsible for getting much of the Rescue Equipment for the county and for the Fire Repeater and 911 system.

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T.J. Cunningham, Grove Firefighter The Final Fire Alarm sounded for Grove Firefighter T.J. Cunningham on Dec. 13. He was 43.

T.J., who lost his battle to cancer, spent 23 years of his life volunteering with local fire departments.

Among them were Eucha Fire Department, Cowskin Fire Department, Hickory Grove Fire Department and Butler Fire Department.

He also volunteered with the Delaware County Emergency Management. Most recently, he served as a member of the Grove Fire Department.

Don Duckwall, Former Stillwater Fire Marshal

The Final Fire Alarm sounded for Tulsa FD Captain Andy Simpson on Dec. 15.

He was 42.

Andy, whose passing was unexpected, was an 18-year veteran of the Tulsa Fire Department.

He was beloved by all.

The Final Fire Alarm sounded for former Stillwater Fire Marshal Don Duckwall on Jan. 12. He was 78.

Don began his career with the department in 1961 as a firefighter and progressed through the ranks, being promoted to Fire Marshal.

In 1993, he received the Everett Hudiberg Award Fireman/EMT of the year. He also helped coach Stillwater FD’s girls softball team, “The Spark Plugs.”

Raymond Payne, Former Edmond Fire Chief The Final Fire Alarm sounded for former Edmond Fire Chief Raymond Payne on Jan. 1.

He was 95.

In addition to his military service, Chief Payne served the Edmond community as Fire Chief from 1951 to 1963.

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