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Official publication of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association

June/July 2017 Volume 34, Issue 5

Even Though It’s Hot Out There, It’s No Time to Rest

INSIDE: n Preparing Yourself for Summer Heat

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n Near-Miss Report: Cool and Refreshing n 2017 OSFA State Fire School Photos

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Pages 18-19

I N S I D E

OSFA Executive Board Members’ Comments............................................................. 5-6 Executive Director’s Report ...............................................................................................7 OSFA Women’s Auxiliary Report .....................................................................................9 State Fire Marshal Report ..............................................................................................13 Volunteer Fire Service Committee Report.................................................................... 13 OCFD Recruit Class Fires Up 1870 Pumper ................................................................ 20 2017 OSFA Legislative Reception Photos ................................................................... 22 ISO Report ........................................................................................................................23 Museum Report ...............................................................................................................23 Executive Board Meeting Highlights ............................................................................. 32

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klahoma Firefighter June/July 2017 • Volume 34 — Issue 5

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Matt Lay

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Tulsa FD

matthewlay@icloud.com •

918-760-9065

A few updates:

Tulsa Fire: The Tulsa Fire Department started another recruit academy of 20 with the assistance of a public safety tax that was earmarked by voters to increase police and fire staffing. Pension Report: The Oklahoma Firefighters Pension & Retirement System is currently valued at just over $2.4 billion with a fiscal year to date (July 1 to April 30) return of 12%. The Governor signed HB 1705, which includes language related to interest disbursements from Plan B. COFT Report: The Governor has also signed HB 1833, a bill that places the duties of the Council on Firefighter Training under the Office of the State Fire Marshal effective July 1. COFT ceased operations after completing Tax Credit season in late April and is in the final stages of dissolution.

So next stop is the 123rd Annual OSFA Convention in Dewey America.

I couldn’t be more excited to see what President Mike Duncan and cohorts got cooked up. In addition, I want to extend a challenge again to each of you: Reach out and see how you can be a part of what comes next. If it involves the Oklahoma Fire Service-- response, funding, recruitment & retention, benefits, training, etc -- then the OSFA has a role to play. And that’s your ticket. Use your membership, your participation in committees and the relationships you make to advance your individual development, your department and the whole of the fire service. If you ever need any assistance in how to plug-in and make that happen, don’t hesitate to let me, another board member, or an OSFA staffer know. I’m excited to see what the next year Matt Lay accepted a Special Recognition of this association looks like. Come Award that OSFA received from the find out! Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus. Til then, Take Care and God Bless. See Page 34 for more photos.

Dewey FD

mduncan51 @aol.com •

hat a year, folks! To be honest, it’s tough for me to even process all of the events, changes and happenings since our last annual convention. On the response side, we’ve seen record-setting wildfires intermingled with bouts of flooding and the occasional spring tornado. At the OSFA office, we continue to grow in staff and support services for our membership. Part of this expansion was funded through a $2 million grant from FEMA for Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment & Retention. We have also launched a digital version of the newspaper that is expanding our reach to members beyond print media. And what could be a more fitting culmination as we head into convention than our State Fire School event in Tulsa that saw 691 attendees from 205 fire departments and 18 states! A special thank you to the Tulsa Fire Department and Tulsa Community College for hosting this incredible annual training opportunity. We cannot thank all of our partners, sponsors, speakers and members enough for their support. Most of all, I want to personally thank each and every member of our Educational Advisory Committee who volunteered countless hours, their talents and efforts to making this awesome event what it is. If you see them around at convention or work with them on a department, pass along that appreciation for all they do in service of training for Oklahoma Firefighters!

Mike Duncan

123rd OSFA CONVENTION

“LOYAL TO OUR DUTY” June 7-10 At Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey

918-214-6865

Hello All! I hope everyone is doing well. We have had plenty of rain. Convention is here! We are all set to have everyone in Dewey. The Bass Tournament is set (June 7 at Bernice Point Resort, Grand Lake). The Golf Tournament is set (June 7 at Adams Golf Club, Bartlesville). We are ready! The State Fire School was a big success. The classes were great and we had instructors and students from all over Oklahoma and out of state. There is a lot going on in the Fire Service. There’s the Cancer Registry Act on the Federal level. We need to make sure all firefighters know the risk areas for Cancer. The National Volunteer Firefighter Councils’ Share the Load Program for Emergency Responders needs to be talked about (See Page 33 for more details). The loss of Emergency Responders is at an all-time high, and we need to turn that around. Summer is coming and the kids are getting out of school. So watch out for the children. It would be nice to have an ice cream truck come by every once in awhile. Be safe traveling, on the water and in everything you do this summer.

Help support your Oklahoma Firefighters Museum Expansion and the Oklahoma Fallen and Living Firefighters Memorial by purchasing an Oklahoma Firefighter license tag for your car or motorcycle. Money received from the purchase of each tag goes directly to financing upkeep on the Oklahoma Fallen and Living Firefighters Memorial and Oklahoma Firefighters Museum. Oklahoma Firefighter tags only cost $35 a year (on top of your regular tag fees) and $20 goes directly to the Museum/Memorial. Tags can be purchased from your local tag agent at any time during the year not just with your regular plate. And they can be customized to any six letter designation as approved by the Tax Commission.

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2nd vice PREsident

Past PresidenT Raanon Adams Lawton FD

lfd191@aol.com 580-512-2037

If you missed the State Fire School in Tulsa recently, you don’t know what you missed. The most difficult part of attending was trying to decide between what classes to attend, as there were many excellent training opportunities to choose from -as anyone who attended can attest. There was a lot of planning and work going on behind the scenes to make State Fire School a success, and we owe everyone who helped with the event a debt of gratitude and thanks for their work. Planning is already under way for next year’s State Fire School May 3-7, 2018. So if you missed out, make plans to attend. Or better yet, help out as it is a perfect opportunity to get involved or just get outside the bubble of your own department. Among the classes I was able to attend, I got to hear David Griffin present a couple of classes. David was the driver (acting) of the first-in engine in Charleston S.C. June 18, 2007 where nine of our brothers lost their lives in a commercial structure fire. It is an amazing story everyone should hear -- and it has resulted in some pretty amazing changes to not only CFD but the Fire Service at large. The experience resulted in David returning to school and ultimately receiving his PhD. I don’t have enough space or time to relay the lessons learned, but if you have an opportunity to hear him speak -- or just do a little web searching -- it can’t help but change your perspective on things a little. One of many lessons learned is the need for continual training and education regardless of your rank. Another is the fact that we have a duty to live rather than a duty to die. And the best way to ensure that is through continual training and education regardless of your rank. I subscribed a long time ago to the LODD notifications by the IAFF and Firehouse magazine, and I try to read each of them to learn something that could help prevent it from happening to anyone I know. The notifications come regularly which is a sobering reminder of the dangers we face both on and off the fire ground. I just received the one about Scott Deem from San Antonio which hits close to home given -- not only the proximity, but also the fact that I was there on three occasions in the past year for conferences and training. It will be a challenge for SAFD, and there will no doubt be lessons learned that could help each of us. Therein lies our challenge which is to honor the memory of those lost by doing all we can to prevent it from happening in our departments. We face more and more challenges and risks in our profession and it is the duty of those who know to help train, educate and lead those who don’t. From inherent fire ground dangers to cancer and heart disease, to PTSD which is rapidly becoming a crisis that must be addressed -- there are many challenges that can only be met through continual training and education regardless of your rank. Stay safe, and I look forward to seeing you at convention.

Dereck Cassady

Ponca City FD

IAFFLocal2479@yahoo.com Well another year has flown by. It seems like yesterday we were in Lawton at the 122nd Annual Convention. It is still a tremendous honor to serve on the OSFA Board and represent the many firefighters of the State of Oklahoma. Once again with the help of Tulsa Community College, Tulsa Fire Department, OSU-FST and many others, the Educational Advisory Committee put on an outstanding OSFA State Fire School. Again this year, the numbers were up and the number of states represented was awesome. I know the education that everyone received was second to none. Convention is upon us. I know President Duncan and many men and women in Washington County have been working diligently to make this a great Convention.

Mike Kelley

Oklahoma City FD

mkelley@local157.org

580-761-5338

I hope everyone is able to attend the Convention and make this one the best yet. I want to see everyone get involved. We have many committees available for you to sign up while you’re at Convention. If you’re unable to attend Convention, call the OSFA office and let a staff member know which committee you would like to serve on (See Page 30 for more details). It’s not too early to be thinking about the 2018 election cycle. Start now searching for friends and family member that we can fill the Capitol with. I urge you to take the next few months and find that person to put in OKC that will stand up for the firefighters of the great State of Oklahoma. Remember, we can all make a difference if we get enough boots on the ground and let our voices be heard. Stay safe, and I hope I see you in Dewey.

3rd vice PresidenT

•

405-623-4388

I’d like to start by saying thanks to the Educational Advisory Committee, the OSFA staff, the Tulsa Fire Department, OSU-FST, the vendors and instructors that made this year’s State Fire School an amazing success. This year we hosted 691 participants and they were treated to exceptional classes, state of the art facilities, great hospitality and amazing weather. Your State Fire School has continued to grow into a premier training event. The 36th Annual ORFA Convention will be held June 6 in Dewey. OSFA’s 123rd Annual Convention and the Women’s Auxiliary’s 85th Annual Convention will be held June 7-10 in Dewey. There are several fun events scheduled for convention again this year, so make plans to come join your brothers and sisters from across the state. Your OSFA is committed to improving communication and enhancing member service. You now have the ability to receive the Oklahoma Firefighter newspaper electronically (See Page 3 for more details). OSFA’s Volunteer Recruitment/Retention Coordinator Sheri Nickel has been crisscrossing the State making contact with our volunteers and listening to their concerns. Every firefighter in Oklahoma knows the importance of our volunteers to both their communities and the fire service as a whole. Thanks for what you do everyday! I’d like to close by saying congratulations to G. Keith Bryant, Fire Chief of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, on his selection by President Trump to lead the United States Fire Administration. Congratulations Chief! Stay safe, brothers and sisters!

2016-17 OSFA Executive Board PRESIDENT: Mike Duncan 918-214-6865 mduncan51@aol.com 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Matt Lay 918-760-9065 matthewlay@icloud.com 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Dereck Cassady 580-761-5338 IAFFLocal2479 @yahoo.com 3RD VICE PRESIDENT Mike Kelley 405-623-4388 mkelley@local157.org PAST PRESIDENT Raanon Adams 580-512-2037 lfd191@aol.com www.osfa.info (405) 424-1452 1-800-308-5336

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ORFA REPORT

Phil Ostrander phil@osfa.info

405-424-1452

Today is May 24th.

The legislature is working late hours to close a budget deal. It is a certainty that the fire service related entities will take yet another hit this upcoming fiscal year. In addition to budget cuts, the legislature is again going to pull money from state agency revolving funds. These funds are made up of money that is paid in through licensing and fees and are earmarked for special uses. The State Fire Marshal is one of many fire service related agencies that is taking a hit. You should expect to see a reduction in the funding through forestry which is directly related to operational grants. COFT wasn’t funded for the second year in a row, has zero dollars and is no longer operating and will officially cease to exist as a free standing agency July 1st. The State Fire Marshall will assume the functions of COFT on that date. It is a difficult task to fill 900M holes year after year with non-re occurring one time monies.

I want to say a very special thank you to an Oklahoma Company that understands the rural fire service in Oklahoma and puts their money where their mouth is. Last weekend, our friends at “American Farmers and Ranchers Insurance“ met in Woodward with fire department leaders of 120 departments to hand out $1500 checks to help offset expenses for the departments that responded to the recent huge wild fires out west. “American Farmers and Ranchers Insurance” dug deep. Thank you to my longtime friends, President Terry Detrick and Steve Thompson as well as AFR Insurance CEO Justin Cowan and the entire Board and AFR staff

for sharing over $200,000 with the fire service.

Thank you for attending this year’s OSFA

State Fire School in Tulsa. It was a huge success and currently stands as the highest attended fire school in Oklahoma history with almost 700 students! It will be bigger and better next year. Our Educational Advisory Committee is already setting the dates and are in the planning phase.

About the OSFA … Thank you for being a part of something big! Belonging to the OSFA isn’t just the insurance benefits, discounts local businesses offer or even the fact that we have three registered lobbyists working for you at the State Capitol or the OSFA speaking on behalf of the Oklahoma Fire Service in DC. The OSFA has representation on the NFPA, Board of directors of the NVFC, as well as members of the IAFF, SW Division of IAFC and now have 35 year OSFA member OKCFD Chief Keith Bryant headed to Maryland to lead the National Fire Administration. Being a part of the OSFA is about building up the fire service, not dividing us. With our past and current FEMA grants the OSFA has administered millions of dollars in federal grants to help train and support firefighters. We have endeavored since 1894 to be all inclusive and encompassing. We are about recognizing those who came before by building and maintaining the Oklahoma Fallen and Living Firefighters Memorial and the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum here in OKC on the OSFA campus. Our full time staff includes two active Volunteer firefighters, retired career firefighters and a host of others who love and support the fire service. Continue to be a part of something big!

Phil Ostrander phil@osfa.info

405-424-1452

ORFA Friends and Family, This is my last article as the president of the Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association. It has been an honor and my privilege to have been given this great opportunity. I was elected to the ORFA Board, and 7 months later I was hired as the Executive Director of the OSFA. At my first ORFA Board meeting there was discussion since I was on the board, as to whether or not I should also serve as ORFA Executive Director, following the tradition of the OSFA Executive Director also serving as the ORFA Executive Director. The board later voted to approve the dual ORFA roles. Multiple hats… That was not my first first in the fire service. In 1996 while still an active firefighter on the Tulsa FD, I was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. I served 4 years in the House while continuing as a full time Tulsa Firefighter. What I soon discovered was that I am the ONLY active career firefighter in the history of our state to ever serve in the Oklahoma House and the FD at the same time. Multiple hats… I have served with some good men on the ORFA Board and looked to other retirees who shared with me their wisdom and values. During my time on the board, the membership has increased to its highest level in a decade and continues to grow each year. We have promoted ORFA constitutional amendments to make membership available to more retired firefighters. As Dick Cagle always says… “Be a part, not apart”. It has been an honor. It is my hope that while I have worn many hats in the fire service, that I served you with the dignity and respect that you all deserve.

2016-17 ORFA Executive Board PRESIDENT 1ST VP 2ND VP 3RD VP PAST PRES

Phil Ostrander, Tulsa Dana Cramer, Norman Juan Rodriguez, Lawton Tippy Pierce, Moore John A. Soos, OKC

phil@okgov.us dcramer3@cox.net jrod911@gmail.com fftip@swbell.net jasoos@suddenlink.net

AFR Insurance Rewards 140 Oklahoma FDs For Efforts Fighting March Wildfires By Sam Knipp, AFR Director of Communications Representatives of 140 fire departments from around Oklahoma received checks totaling more than $200,000 from AFR Insurance during the “Funds for Fire Fighters – AFR Answers the Call” event May 20 in Woodward. Oklahoma fire departments that helped fight the early March wildfires in northwest Oklahoma were rewarded for

their efforts, as AFR Insurance presented $1,500 checks to each department during an invitation-only luncheon at the Woodward County Fairgrounds. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry provided AFR with a list of 140 fire departments that were involved in the fire. “We wanted to honor the dedication and sacrifices made by these courageous fire fighters, many of whom had to

leave their own property while fighting to protect their neighbor’s property, “ said Terry Detrick, AFR President. It is anticipated the fire departments will use the money to defray costs associated with fighting the fires. “We know some equipment was damaged in the process of fighting these fires,” Detrick said.

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Question & Answers

Bryan West

Oklahoma Firefighter asked last issue’s readers this question: “What question do you hate to answer?” Here is what they said: w Bert Norton, Midwest City: Where do you want to go for lunch? w SR Hunter, Bethany: Where did you go to high school? Why not where did you go to college, how long have you been married, are your children healthy? When your old and been out of high school for 45 years, it doesn’t seem relevant. w T. Dick Cagle, Tulsa Retired: Regarding pension benefits: How many Tulsa Retired Firefighters are “Tweeners” and how many “Escalator” members are left? w Eddie Hogan, Bethany: When are you planning on retiring ... again? I don’t plan on retiring again. I plan on working until noon on the day of my funeral! w Brian Foughty, Moore Retired: Questions that make me talk about my accomplishments. I’m not comfortable being in the limelight. w Aaron Burns, Broken Arrow Retired: Do you get to see some really gory stuff? w Mike “Rookie” Billingsley, Nichols Hills Retired: What question do I hate to answer? Are you kidding me?? w Tim Dorsch, Fairmont: How are you doing today? But only on a day when I have aches and pains, have sympathy and concern for those who are grieving or hurting, have an important deadline or two, or am dog-tired -- and its not the time or place or situation where I feel free to give an honest answer. So I reply, “I’m doing okay. How are you?” w Ron Middleswart, Broken Arrow: Not always is it the question that one wants to answer, but in how the question is presented with tone or demeanor of person asking said question. w Bryan West, OSU-FST: What do you want for dinner? (usually from my wife).

w Greg Lindsay, Oklahoma City: The question I hate to answer is usually the question with no answer. w Tyler Meyer, McAlester: What is the worst thing that you have seen? Most people believe that they are prepared for the answer I have to give. Though, in reality, it is very hard for people to understand the things that we have seen and the things that we have been through. In most cases, I do not like to re-live the bad calls that I have been on. w David Fincher, Lawton: Do you want to get married?

August’s question --

“What is your favorite thing to spend money on?” Feel Free to Email Your Response to penelopes@osfa.info

OSU-FST

Safety & Health Committee Greetings members! The latest U.S. Fire Administration firefighter fatalities line of duty death report shows 35 firefighters lost their lives on duty to date this year in the United States. They are classified as 19 volunteers, 14 career and two part-time paid. The causes of the fatal injuries consist of vehicle collisions, stress/overexertion, struck by, falls, collapse and unknown. From that list, three firefighter deaths occurred while engaged in training activities. One was related to stress/overexertion during search and rescue training, one related to a fall while advancing hose/fire attack training and one related to a vehicle collision during training. All of these training deaths occurred outside our State of Oklahoma, however we must continue to be aware of those fatalities and how they occurred to remind us how important safety and health is to firefighters in Oklahoma. The safety and health of firefighters has always been the highest priority at OSU and OSFA. Constant awareness to conduct safe training and safe training simulations while trying to provide the most realistic training possible is a goal I constantly strive to achieve. Injury and death are unacceptable while conducting training, whether it is associated with personal health, equipment or human error. Firefighter health is about knowing your

condition and not pushing yourself into a situation that would be detrimental. If you know you have high blood pressure, get it under control. If you suspect you may have some type of underlying condition that could affect your health, get it checked. Know your limits and learn to say “I need a break”, which is a very difficult thing for firefighters to say. Equipment malfunctions occur, however we must always understand that constant inspection, proper training in the use of that equipment, and those NFPA required annual tests of training equipment are as important as the equipment on your first out rig. Ladders, SCBAs, and the air we breathe are just a few examples of the constant inspections that must be done. For a training center, that inspection goes much further. The buildings and simulators must be inspected prior to each use and annually by a licensed professional. Vehicle inspections and the importance of driver safety training in apparatus and personal vehicles must be a priority. We have all seen the “Buckle Up” bumper stickers that Jon always pushed at the COFT booth. That was just one of his passions, and it is all about keeping our firefighters safe. It’s for your safety and your families. So we all owe it to Jon to buckle that belt, be familiar with the vehicle you are driving and pay attention to conditions beyond our control. Stay Safe, Live Long & Prosper!

OSFA WOMEN’S AUXILIARY NEWS Susan Walker

w Clifford Lewis, Oklahoma City Retired: When asked my name, I never can remember if it’s Hey You or Turn here, turn here! :) w Juan Rodriguez, Lawton Retired: The question I hate to answer the most is on many official forms. It is a one word question with the word “Race” followed by multiple choice boxes. My name is Hispanic. I was born in Germany to a German mother on a U.S. military base. I feel American and believe that should be one of the choices.

live long & prosper

Jr Board Member

When this article is published, it will be time for convention. I hope to see many of you there. We always have fun, and you meet people who become life-long friends. Plus, there are many fun activities planned. It is hard to believe that a year has gone by so quickly and this is my last article as Junior Board Member. I want to welcome the new Junior Board Member onto this board and tell you that you will be among friends! We will help you all we can. Thank you to the other board members – Diana, Tennie, Erica and JeanAnn – for the support you gave this “newbie”! I am looking forward to this next year. One last time I want to encourage you to join your local auxiliary or if there isn’t one in your town – form one! Have a wonderful (and safe) summer!

Women’s Auxiliary 2016-17 Board PRESIDENT

Diana Cramer

cramerdr@cox.net

(405) 613-2513

VICE PRESIDENT

Tennie Green

tennie.green@gmail.com

(405) 440-7060

SEC/TREASURER

Erica Koch

ejv97@cox.net

(405) 308-2010

JR BOARD MEMBER

Susan Walker

sw233821@gmail.com

(580) 351-4116

PAST PRESIDENT

JeanAnn Gaona

bellarosabooks@yahoo.com

(405) 706-9224

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Chaplain’s corner

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Tim Dorsch Fairmont FD Chaplain tdorsch@msn.com

There is a time… “For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.” ESV

Many people are familiar with these

words from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. The writer describes pairs of various opposite or contrasting actions. Most of those sets of actions we already have or will participate in at some point in our lives. Some of those we can control and decide if we want to take part in one or both of them or not, while some are out of our control.

Take the first pair of actions, for example. “A time to be born and a time to die.” If you are reading this article, you were born; if you are reading this article, you have not yet died – but one day you will. None of us chose to be born or had anything to do with being born or with beginning our life. And none of us should decide when our life is to end. But sooner or later each and every person who has been born will have a time to die. If you are like me, you are not wanting to die for a long time. I am not afraid to die, but I want to stay around to enjoy my wife, family, friends, and many other aspects of life in this world, especially after I retire in a few weeks. When we serve in the fire service or are chaplains for firefighters (or are both), we are aware that we may be called upon to risk our lives to save others. We can’t avoid the fact that although there are not very many, there are line

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of duty deaths. As firefighters and/or chaplains we also know all too well that there are many ways that death may suddenly and unexpectedly occur.

There is a time to be born, and a time to die – we seldom get to choose when or how. The reason I am not afraid to die is that I know and believe that Jesus Christ lived a perfect life, suffered and died on the cross to pay the penalty for all of my sins, and rose on Easter to conquer sin, death, and Satan. Through my faith in Him, I receive forgiveness, eternal life and salvation. Everyone who believes this, receives these blessings. It was Jesus who proclaimed, “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, except through me.” John 14:6 Although not stated directly in Ecclesiastes, let me add: There is a time to work, and a time to retire. My time to retire from full time ministry at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairmont was at the end of May. I pray that each of you will also have the opportunity to choose when to retire from your profession. I am still a member of the Fairmont Fire Department and look forward to having more time to help out around the station and to help as chaplain. Which brings me to one final time:

There is a time to get a chaplain, and a time to train a chaplain. If your department doesn’t already have a chaplain, I would encourage you to get one. If you have one or more, there is a great opportunity to get training coming up in October. The Oklahoma Fire Chaplains (www.okfirechaplains.org) will be hosting the annual Federation of Fire Chaplains Training Conference in Oklahoma City. The Federation of Fire Chaplains includes chaplains from the United States and Canada; their web site is www. firechaplains.org. The conference will be October 22-26 with two days of pre-conference training courses Oct. 21 and 22. There will never be a better time and place for chaplain training in Oklahoma. There is a time for everything.

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Volunteer Fire Service Lee Johnson

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All professional firefighters, whether they are volunteer or paid, must be well trained to do their job safely and effectively. Since those of us on the volunteer side never know who will be available to respond to an incident, broad training is essential for us. Rarely can someone specialize on a volunteer department like they can in large paid departments. Since personal and brother firefighter safety is our first concern on all incidents, we must train together so we are confident that everyone will do their job correctly. Not all volunteer departments are set up and equipped to respond to all types of incidents. So, the training they do will be dictated by the types of incidents that they respond to. My department, the Liberty Area Fire Protection Association, responds to fires, medical incidents, motor vehicle accidents, swift water rescue and a variety of other things. Structure fires make up the smallest number of major incidents that we respond to. But we must do all of the training to meet ISO requirements to lower our rating and serve the community. Medical first response constitutes the largest number of incidents that we respond to. Wildland fires are the second largest type of incident that we respond to. So, our training must be broad based. Fire departments that do not provide any type of medical first response do not have to train for those types of incidents. They should concentrate their training on the types of incidents that they do respond to on a regular basis. Some departments cannot afford to be equipped or trained to do interior structural firefighting. But they may be able to do effective exterior attack on a structure fire. Each fire department must tailor their training to the types of incidents they respond to and become the best and most efficient at doing that. If you cannot respond to specific types of incidents due to personnel and equipment shortages, concentrate your efforts on what you can do. Train and respond safely and provide the best possible service to those that live in your community. Take advantage of training offered in Regional School, the OSFA State Fire School and at nearby fire departments as well as your own inhouse training. Remember that we will be electing a new member to the OSFA Board at the Annual Convention at Dewey in early June. Voting will be held on Saturday, June 10. A reduced rate of $17 is available for volunteers who cannot take the time off to attend the entire Convention but who can make it there for the voting on Saturday.

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Unfortunately, terror and hate groups are now a part of the duties that firefighters deal with; expect activity of this type to increase. The fire service needs to be ahead of this type of activity through training; become proactive not reactive.

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NEAR-MISS REPORT By Greg Lindsay

Cool and Refreshing We have all been in this situation. You are in the field on a brush fire and realize the event is outpacing your ability to keep up. Your previous meal was hours ago, and the last drinkable water you had was with that meal. The incident commander is requesting additional resources, and you are sure to be there longer than expected. One of the key strategies for maintaining hydration is to have water available on the apparatus used. Consuming water during tank refill is a good choice, but when apparatus are in the field for longer periods, it becomes more important to have your own supply. Keeping water on the rig is a must!

Wildland Fire Terrain Overcomes Firefighter Published: 6/5/2014 http://firefighternearmiss.com/Reports?id=6058 EVENT DESCRIPTION My department deployed to a wildland fire that spanned approximately 25 acres. The fire was on a hillside and most of the operation was done moving rapidly uphill to get ahead of the fire and cut it off. A firefighter that was from a mutual aid city was on the hill with us and started to complain of being light headed, dizzy and short of breath. The Group Supervisor immediately ordered the firefighter to go to rehab and made notifications. The firefighter ended up transporting to a local hospital for observation. LESSONS LEARNED In all arenas of firefighting, it is incumbent upon each member to take care of them self and maintain a higher level of physical fitness and wellness. Off duty, a person must make sure they are keeping themselves fit and hydrated, so that they are not physically overcome once they go to work and have to fight a fire. On duty, every firefighter should make a deliberate effort to drink plenty of water every hour they are on duty. Invest in your body and fuel it properly throughout the day. You never know where we will be 10 minutes from now.

The question is how much water should you drink?

The most common recommendation for everyday is to “Drink 8 8’s by 8” -- eight 8-ounce cups of water before eight o’clock. This recommendation is for our regular life, but when working in our PPE on the fire line the need for hydration goes up rapidly. Much of the research available suggests front-loading our hydration the day before going on shift. For the volunteer firefighter, this means preparing for the next day every day.

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Some of the discussion points include: • How can you tell when mild dehydration begins? • What amount of water is likely to keep you hydrated each hour? • What are the critical signs that you must be relieved from your assignment? • For the supervisor, what assessment signs do you use to determine your personnel need to go to rehab even when they say they are still okay?

During an intense fire, a firefighter can lose up to 32 ounces of sweat in 20 minutes. For a 200-pound person, this is approximately 1% of their body weight. The chart above indicates they are already experiencing mild dehydration. Without taking on fluids, the conditions will get worse. Additionally, if the firefighter was not properly hydrated before the shift they are already compromised when the tones drop. Significant dehydration can be life threatening. The clear indications of dehydration include nausea, headache, and thirst. The recommendation is to drink water before you are thirsty and avoid caffeinated beverages that can actually cause you to dehydrate faster. Using sports drinks to replace minerals and electrolytes is important, but using only these drinks can cause other problems. Without specific monitoring, we should assume a firefighter is experiencing mild dehydration after 20 minutes of work. If the formula holds true, each 20-minute period without replenishing the fluid level can equate to an additional 1% loss in body weight. Mild dehydration can become moderate to severe quickly. When a firefighter suffers moderate to severe dehydration the effects can be difficult to correct. This condition is a real life-threatening situation. A number of things can cause us harm on the fire scene. Suffering for a drink of water should not be one of them. If you have an incident that highlights hydration, please take a moment to share your story. The few minutes you take to contribute could help keep the next shift safer for someone. Click onto www.FireFighterNearMiss.com and tell about your experience today.

Slide credit: Medical Monitoring Presentation, found by searching www.IAFC.org. To access the comprehensive 124-slide presentation, search “Medical Monitoring” or use the link https://www.iafc.org/docs/default-source/1ems/ ems-masimomedicalmonitoringpart3.pdf?sfvrsn=0

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preparing yourself for the summer heat

Stay Cool as a Summer Breeze By Steve Lumry, OSFA Administrative Director & OKC Retired

We all know that summer is fast approaching, officially that is.

We realize that over the last few years, summer weather seems to start as early as late February for a few days at a time, at least. As the real summer quickly approaches and the temperatures begin to top out in the upper 90s and low 100s -- or even the mid-110s -- the air dries out, the grass dries out and structural wood dries out, as well. It can lead to bigger, more intense fires -- both wildland and structures. That causes more work for firefighters in a hotter environment. And that should lead many an incident commander and/or company officer to queue to possible heat stress, exhaustion, or stroke in their firefighters. Beyond that, we as brother and sister firefighters should be watchful of those who serve on a crew with us, too. Additionally, we should be selfaware at all times to the effects the heat has on ourselves. Remember, if we go down, we are no help to anyone else and we pull vital resources away from helping others so they can help us!

Pre-hydration is a key component to an efficient firefighter. Studies have shown that blood platelet aggregation is enhanced in firefighters following short bouts of work in thermal protective clothing (TPC). One such study sought to determine if aspirin therapy before and/or following exertion in TPC prevents platelet activation. They found that daily aspirin therapy blunts platelet activation during exertional heat stress and single-dose aspirin therapy following exertional heat stress reduces platelet activation within 60 minutes. Besides the aspirin therapy (consult your doctor prior to starting this or any other therapy), firefighters should be hydrating constantly. A proper amount of water helps to keep your blood platelets from becoming sticky, as well. Caffeinated drinks like soda and tea -- and especially highly caffeinated drinks like the caffeine booster drinks many of us use daily to give us energy -- are also diuretics that cause us to become dehydrated quicker than normal. Once dehydration sets in, the blood thickens and platelets can clot easier, potentially leading to heart attacks and/or strokes. Even if it isn’t bad enough to lead to these extremes, it definitely speeds up the process toward heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Another method to combat these three serious issues is on-scene rehab during any incidents in hot weather. Active cooling during rehab should be considered particularly during extreme temperatures (over 95°F). One study of firefighters compared three cooling strategies: forearm submersion, misters, and passive cooling were employed during the rest phases. Tolerance time and total work time in minutes were significantly increased during forearm submersion and use of misters, compared with passive cooling. Furthermore, tolerance time and work time were significantly greater in forearm submersion compared with misters. Rates of core temperature increase, heart rate and skin temperature were significantly lower during active compared with passive cooling. In addition, heart rate and core temperature values in forearm submersion were significantly lower compared with mister after the first rest phase. During the first rest phase, core temperature dropped significantly during forearm submersion (0.4°C) compared with mister (0.08°C) while passive cooling increased (0.2°C). By the end of the second rest period core temperature was 0.9°C lower in forearm submersion compared with mister. The current findings suggest that there is a definite advantage when utilizing forearm submersion compared with other methods of active or passive cooling while wearing full protective clothing and SCBA in the heat. That sounds really complicated, but it is really just saying to set up rehab in the shade, remove the bunker gear while in rehab and then use the best available method to provide additional cool down in order of 1) forearm submersion, 2) misters, or 3) just shade. Of course always provide rehydration in rehab.

It is important to be aware in the hottest weather. So, when it is hot out there, remember to take into consideration yourself and your crew, rehab, cooling methods, and not least of all pre-hydration and rehydration. Stay cool like a summer breeze and stay safe.

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Hello guys and gals! I hope every one of you have been having a good year so far. I want to start out by introducing myself. My name is Tyler Meyer, and I am a firefighter with the McAlester Fire Department. I have been employed by the city of McAlester for almost three years. Now that summer is upon us, I want to talk about the summer heat and how to prepare yourself for those hot, dry days. I also want to stress the importance of rehab on fire scenes, as well as long drawn out scenes. As we all know, your body temperature is much warmer inside your bunker gear than the outside environment. This is due to your body temperature getting trapped inside the gear and not being able to breath. The best thing to do is to strip your gear as soon as you are in a safe environment. Here are a few tips to prepare yourself for the summer heat: 1) Learn to love your body You need to know that for you to perform at your best ability, you have to be healthy. If you are not preparing yourself for the heat, then your body is not going to be able to perform at its best. Also, it is very hard to recover from heat exhaustion or a heat stroke. So, take care of your body before it becomes too late. 2) Take rehab seriously In my opinion, rehab is one of the most critical components on a scene. If you are on a fire scene and you work 15 minutes, you need to spend 30 minutes in rehab. We all know that firefighters are stubborn and do not like to stray away from work for that long. However, it is important to take a minute to shed your gear, drink some water or Gatorade and relax. 3) Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate! With it getting very hot out, we all need to make sure that we hydrate and remember to stay hydrated. One of the biggest injuries that we see during the summer is heat exhaustion and heat strokes. A simple rule of thumb is to drink eight 8 ounce cups of water a day, which equals half of a gallon. Since we work a more strenuous job, we should push ourselves to drink a gallon of water a day. Remember it is smart to prepare yourself and drink plenty of water the day before your shift so your body is already well hydrated. Firefighters taking a break during last year’s OSFA State Fire School

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With the 2017 State Fire School in the books, I want to take a minute and say thank you to all those that helped, instructed, attended, or supported in any way. I especially have to give a huge thank you to OSFA and the members of the Educational Advisory Committee who worked many, many hours to put this event together. This year’s event was the largest fire school that OSFA has had to date. There were 92 classes held over the 4 days, and we saw 691 people come through. And there were 205 departments represented from Oklahoma, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and Washington. This year, we concentrated on more 2, 4, and 8 hour classes that allowed students to be able to attend many different topics over the 4-day event. This set-up seemed to be a big hit with attendees. Not only was this weekend filled with many training classes, but also the nightly events were well attended, also. Thank you to the Green Country F.O.O.L.S. for the Friday night Bash at Woody’s Corner Bar and to the Smoke & Guns MMA/Boxing Charity event on Saturday for your entertainment and help with this great weekend. Police Officers brought their A-game this year and took the event 8-4. Next year, hopefully the firefighters can get the title back. Proceeds from the Smoke & Guns event helped the Oklahoma Special Olympics and the Firefighters Burn Camp. Two great causes! We are already actively planning for the 2018 OSFA State Fire School. Next year’s school will be May 3-6, 2018, at the Tulsa Fire Academy/ Tulsa Community College Northeast Campus. Again, we hope to offer this school free of charge for all attendees. Anyone that has an idea they would like to present for the 2018 school, please send me an email and I will get you a presentation application. We are always looking for new topics and ideas. I would like to hear your thoughts on the 2017 OSFA State Fire School or ideas for the 2018 School. Please contact me at jasonlouthan@yahoo.com or go to www.surveymonkey.com and complete a survey (see Page 30). Thanks again to all those that made this a great event!

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Oklahoma City FD Recruit Class Fires Up 1870 Hunneman Hand Pumper

Do you have anything made in 1870 that still works? The Oklahoma Firefighters Museum does, and today Oklahoma City Recruit Class 17-1 proved it. On the morning of May 1, the fire recruits rolled out -- and got working -- an 1870 Hunneman Hand Pumper. No Oklahoma City Firefighters have operated equipment like this in well over 100 years. So these recruits get those bragging rights as they are assigned to their fire stations after graduation in June. Thanks to Museum Archivist Bob Noll, OSFA Executive Director Phil Ostrander, Museum Manager Gene Brown and OKC Fire Chief G. Keith Bryant for their help and knowledge in making this happen. If you haven’t been to the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum lately, please make plans this summer to see all of the amazing exhibits currently on display. Take the kids and have a great time. The OCFD Recruit Class 17-1 sure did! Gene Brown with Recruit Class

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Hello everyone! Well, spring has sprung! We are working hard to keep up with everything. We had a great turn out for the 16th annual OSFA Legislative Reception. Everything went well. It was great to see all the Legislators that attended. Everyone had a great time. The Oklahoma Firefighters Museum is moving forward with projects, including the museum expansion. And the Oklahoma Fallen and Living Firefighters Memorial repairs have started. We hope to have them finished as soon as possible. As always we are cleaning or restoring anything that we can find. Staff is working hard to make the museum better every day. Please stop and see us when you are in town. We look forward to your visit. And please keep in mind that everyone with extra time on their hands is welcome to volunteer to help around the museum or with the museum expansion. Thank you for supporting your museum! Have a great day!

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With summer coming on, the museum is in full swing preparing for the visitors this season. We have several new displays thanks to the work by Bob Noll and Quintin James. One of these new displays is a 7-part Diorama that was donated by Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association and depicts early fire service settings. If you don’t know what a diorama is, come check it out in the north area of the museum and be impressed. Another new display is a miniature version of our Fallen & Living Firefighters Memorial. There is also an explanation on its creation, location and other interesting facts surrounding the Memorial’s history. We have received some more apparatus and equipment donated by various departments and individuals. So tell your friends about our renovations and come out to the museum and see the progress we have made this year to make our museum one the premiere locations in the country.

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Automatic Aid vs Mutual Aid Hello from the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Things are moving along very fast with ISO and more departments are being reviewed every day. Many of the departments being reviewed are improving. I am glad to see these departments being recognized for the service that you are providing. This month, I want to give you information on Automatic Aid versus Mutual Aid. If you and I were discussing this subject and you said “Automatic Mutual’ aid I would think multiple departments are dispatched simultaneously. In ISO terminology, Mutual Aid and Automatic Aid are two distinct animals. Automatic Aid means that the communication center knows that if a certain event happens, it’s automatic and in their SOP’s that they dispatch other agencies. Automatic Aid should designate what the assisting agency is sending. ISO does have certain distance requirements on pumpers, service companies and ladder trucks. These distance requirements do not apply to water supply (Tankers), although travel time, if extensive can cut down on effectiveness. For maximum point value ISO recognizes the need for the departments to train together. To maximize the Automatic Aid points the departments need to train together quarterly for at least 3 hours. The agencies need to share a common dispatch frequency and tactical channel. It should also be spelled out in each department’s SOP’s, response of apparatus, operation of emergency vehicles, safety at emergency incidents and operations. Mutual aid means the responding department has to specifically ask for another agency to respond. I have personally seen departments that did not have Automatic Aid and only Mutual Aid. These departments transitioned to Automatic response, started training together and became stronger together by working towards a common goal. Automatic aid works and frequently helps the community by putting more “boots on the ground” and increasing the amount of water on the initial response. This effectiveness is being recognized by ISO. Under certain circumstances, provisions in the new FSRS allow ISO to consider Automatic Aid (AA) staff responding on AA apparatus not previously considered. If I can help you in any way, please give me a call.

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erick.reynolds@osufst.org 405-744-5727 (W) • 405-409-0961 (C) Welcome Oklahoma Firefighters! At this writing, we are preparing for the annual OSFA State Fire School and it will be quite an event not only in size but in the quality of the training offerings available at this setting! I want to use this opportunity to honor one of our own here this month -- Mike Duncan. Mike is the coordinator of the FST EMS program offerings. If you do not know Mike -- and Mike knows just about everybody -- get to know him. It is a true pleasure to work with him each and every day! Allow me to tell you what Mike is: Mike is a quiet professional who works extremely hard every day to serve the firefighters of Oklahoma. Mike is unassuming, kind and gentle. He does not seek the limelight. In fact, he wants others to step up and get credit for a job well done while he simply stands in the background. Mike stays extremely busy traveling the State of Oklahoma and driving many, many miles to support EMS programs. Mike is always thinking and is always willing to offer a thought on a possible better way to do something! I appreciate the fact that he will willingly disagree with someone in a discussion and offer an alternative to the problem in question. It makes for good business to hear these alternative positions when considering the questions at hand.

Please allow me to tell you what Mike is not. Mike has no need to walk around with a shirt or jacket on with 6” letters displayed in said piece of clothing letting the world know the he is a “Manager!” Mike lets his work do his talking. Mike is not a person that will attempt to take over a meeting by being loud and rude and attempting to hijack the gathering with inappropriate behavior. Mike lets his work do this talking! Mike always displays a calm demeanor and this is most appreciated by all that he comes in contact with on a daily basis. When Mike retires in a few years, he will undoubtedly spend his time with kids and grandkids. He will spend time driving around in the classic Vette that he owns. And I would imagine he will also put on that 14 gallon hat of his and go dancing every once in a while! Good for him! Please take time to go by and shake Mike’s hand at the 123rd OSFA Convention June 7-10 in Dewey. He is presiding over the event as OSFA President. Thanks for always being there, Mike! I am proud to call you a fellow employee, a friend, and a brother! Come by Stillwater any time you are close by. The coffee pot is on and we have a few clean cups! Be safe out there!

ORWA Receives Citation of Appreciation The Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA) was honored to be recognized by the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak with a Citation of Appreciation at the 2017 ORWA Annual Technical Conference and Exposition in Tulsa. The citation was issued by the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner for ORWA’s unwavering commitment to enhancing fire protection for the State of Oklahoma, proving that teamwork combined with fortitude can make a positive difference within a community, having highly experienced licensed professionals display selflessness, perseverance and skill while providing safety and security to the citizens of Oklahoma, and for being dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in rural Oklahoma through our commitment to safe drinking water. Thank you for the sincere recognition!

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Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62987) June 1 (8 hours) Shawnee Fire Department - Station 3

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62989) June 6 (8 hours) Shawnee Fire Department - Station 3

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62685) June 14 (8 hours) Edmond Fire Department

Grain Bin Emergencies - Operations (63681) June 24 (8 hours) Broken Bow Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62750) July 13 (8 hours) Norman Fire Dept Training Center

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62988) June 2 (8 hours) Shawnee Fire Department - Station 3

Hazardous Materials Operations: Core Competencies (64977) June 6-8 (24 hours) Tulsa Fire Safety Training Center

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62686) June 15 (8 hours) Edmond Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (64143) June 24 (8 hours) Guymon Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Operations: Core Competencies (64785) July 14-16 (24 hours) Glencoe School

Grain Bin Emergencies - Awareness (63459) June 2 (4 hours) Guthrie High School

Certification Evaluator Training (64994) June 6 (8 hours) Tulsa Fire Safety Training Center

Rope Rescue Technician Level I Part B (64273) June 15-16 (16 hours) Altus Fire Dept. - Sub-Station

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62703) June 28 (8 hours) Enid Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Operations: Core Competencies (64138) June 2-4 (24 hours) Madill Sr Citizen Nutrition Center

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62701) June 7 (8 hours) Sapulpa Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62687) June 16 (8 hours) Edmond Fire Department

Grain Bin Emergencies Operations (63460) June 3 (8 hours) Guthrie High School

Certification Evaluator Training (64995) June 7 (8 hours) Tulsa Fire Safety Training Center

Hazardous Materials Operations Certification (63338) June 18 (8 hours) Salina Fire Department

NIMS ICS 400 (EMI) Advanced Incident Command System (64796) June 28-29 (16 hours) Rogers County Health Dept-Claremore

Fire Fighter II Flammable Liquids and Gas Emergency: (LPG) or (FLAG) Evaluation (63854) July 15 (4 hours) Stroud Fire Department

Oklahoma Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training TtT (64040) June 3 (8 hours) Wagoner Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62702) June 8 (8 hours) Sapulpa Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher: Oilfield Emergencies (63461) June 4 (8 hours) Guthrie High School

Certification Evaluator Training (64982) June 9 (8 hours) Oklahoma City Fire Training Center

Swiftwater Rescue Technician (Level I & II) (62051) June 19-23 (40 hours) • $935.00 - All Participants Riversport Adventures

Hazardous Materials Operations Certification (64810) June 4 (8 hours) Deer Creek Fire Protection District

Hazardous Materials Operations: Core Competencies (63336) June 9-11 (24 hours) Salina Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62681) June 5 (8 hours) Great Plains Tech Center - Lawton

Confined Space Rescue Technician Level I & II (63686) June 10-11 (16 hours) Broken Bow Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Awareness for WMD-HazMat Emergencies (64974) June 5 (8 hours) Tulsa Fire Safety Training Center

Hazardous Materials Operations Certification (64140) June 11 (8 hours) Madill Sr Citizen Nutrition Center

Certification Evaluator Training (64993) June 5 (8 hours) Tulsa Fire Safety Training Center

NFA Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success (62128) June 12-13 (16 hours) Southern Nazarene University

Hazardous Materials Awareness for WMD-HazMat Emergencies Certification (64975) June 5 (1 hour) Tulsa Fire Safety Training Center

Certification Evaluator Training (64983) June 12 (8 hours) Oklahoma City Fire Training Center

Grain Bin Emergencies - Awareness (64973) June 5 (4 hours) Piedmont Fire Department Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62700) June 6 (8 hours) Sapulpa Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Operations Certification (64979) June 12 (8 hours) Tulsa Fire Safety Training Center Rope Rescue Technician Level I Part A (64272) June 13-14 (16 hours) Altus Fire Dept. - Sub-Station Certification Evaluator Training (64984) June 13 (8 hours) Oklahoma City Fire Training Center

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62704) June 29 (8 hours) Enid Fire Department NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (64285) June 29-30 (16 hours) Case Community Center

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62688) June 19 (8 hours) Sand Springs Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Operations for WMD Refresher (62705) June 30 (8 hours) Enid Fire Department

Rope Rescue Technician Level II Part A (64274) June 19-20 (16 hours) Altus Fire Dept. - Sub-Station

Grain Bin Emergencies - Operations (60871) July 8 (8 hours) Pryor Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62689) June 20 (8 hours) Sand Springs Fire Department

Rope Rescue Technician Level I Part A (63314) July 8-9 (16 hours) Bixby Fire Department

NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (64799) June 20-28 (16 hours) Bridge Creek Fire Department

Exterior Offensive Fire Attack / Structural Fire Scene Size Up (64641) July 8 (8 hours) Lahoma Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62690) June 21 (8 hours) Sand Springs Fire Department Rope Rescue Technician Level II Part B (64275) June 21-22 (16 hours) Altus Fire Dept. - Sub-Station Grain Bin Emergencies - Awareness (63680) June 23 (4 hours) Broken Bow Fire Department Trench Rescue Technician Level II (63105) June 24-25 (16 hours) Sand Springs Fire Department

Swiftwater Rescue Technician (Level I & II) (62052) July 17-21 (40 hours) • $935.00 - All Participants Riversport Adventures Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62751) July 18 (8 hours) Pittsburg County Expo-McAlester Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62752) July 19 (8 hours) Pittsburg County Expo-McAlester Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62753) July 20 (8 hours) Pittsburg County Expo-McAlester Certification Proctor Training (64985) July 20 (8 hours) Oklahoma City Fire Training Center Hazardous Materials Operations Certification (64787) July 23 (8 hours) Glencoe School Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62669) July 24 (8 hours) Muskogee Fire Department

NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (64794) July 8-9 (16 hours) Olive Volunteer FD-Drumright

NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (63261) July 24-25 (16 hours) Southern Oklahoma Tech-Ardmore

AHIMT - Safety Officer (SOFR) L-954 (64553) July 10-13 (27 hours) Tulsa Community College Northeast

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62670) July 25 (8 hours) Muskogee Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62748) July 11 (8 hours) Norman Fire Dept Training Center

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62671) July 26 (8 hours) Muskogee Fire Department

Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher - Part A (62749) July 12 (8 hours) Norman Fire Dept Training Center

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Member Services Coordinator

Robert Jones

Terri Williams

Executive Director

Executive Secretary

James Reynolds

6601 Broadway Ext., Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-522-4600 • 1-800-525-7461 toll free • 405-522-4643 fax www.okfirepen.state.ok.us

n April 21, 2017 MEETING Members Present: Michael Duncan, Raanon Adams, Jim Long, Mike Kelley, Paul Gallahar, Dana Cramer, Craig Freeman, Dereck Cassady, Janet Kohls, Matt Lay and Scott Vanhorn. Members Absent: Brandy Manek and Frank Stone. Others Present: Duane Michael, Assistant Director; James Reynolds, Assistant Director; Chase Rankin, Controller; Terri Williams, Executive Secretary, Marc Edwards, Legal Counsel; Troy Brown and Tim Nash, Andco Consulting; Greg Zavoyna, Brandywine Global Investment; Warren DeKinder, INTECH: Patmon Malcom, Earnest Partners. Richard A. Martin/Oklahoma City - Application For “Disability In The Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective April 1, 2017: Motion was made by Kelley and seconded by Lay to approve the Application for “Disability in the Line of Duty”, effective April 1, 2017. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Freeman, Vanhorn, Cramer, Lay, Kelley, Kohls, Long and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Kirk D. Wright/Oklahoma City – Application For “Disability In The Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective April 1, 2017: Motion was made by Kelley and seconded by Vanhorn to approve the Application for “Disability in the Line of Duty”, effective March 1, 2017. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Freeman, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelley, Kohls, Vanhorn and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Barry C. Ingram/Owasso – Application For “Disability In The Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective April 1, 2017: Motion was made by Cramer and seconded by Lay to approve the Application for “Disability in the Line of Duty”, effective April 1, 2017. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Freeman, Cramer, Lay, Long, Kelley, Kohls, Vanhorn and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Brian J. Potter/Owasso – Application For “Disability In The Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective November 19, 2016: Motion was made by Kelley and seconded by Lay to approve the Application for “Disability in the Line of Duty”, effective November 19, 2016. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Freeman, Cramer, Lay, Long, Vanhorn, Kelley, Kohls, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Dewayne Burgess Sr./Sallisaw – Application For “Disability Not In The Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective April 8, 2017: Motion was made by Lay and seconded by Kelley to approve the Application for “Disability Not in the Line of Duty”, effective April 8, 2017. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Freeman, Cramer, Lay, Long, Vanhorn, Kelley, Kohls, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried. James W. Baker/Tulsa - Application For “Disability In The Line Of Duty” Pension, Effective April 1, 2017: Motion was made by Lay and seconded by Cramer to approve the Application for “Disability in the Line of Duty”, effective April 1, 2017. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Freeman, Cramer, Lay, Long, Vanhorn, Kelley, Kohls, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Charles A. Misener/Broken Arrow – Request To Modify Pension From “Service” To “Disability In The Line Of Duty”: Motion was made by Cramer and seconded by Lay to modify the Application from “Service” to “Disability in the Line of Duty” based on the medical information submitted. Ayes: Duncan, Adams, Cassady, Freeman, Cramer, Lay, Long, Vanhorn, Kelley, Kohls, and Gallahar. Nayes: None. Motion carried.

Martha Pierce

Chase Rankin

Assistant Director (COO)

Controller

Duane Michael

Than Dinh

Assistant Controller

Assistant Director (CFO)

Vicki Mulbery

Accounts Payable Administrator

Thelisha Clark

Records Administrator

Latoya Battle Data Processor

n CONSENT AGENDA (May 19, 2017) CHECKS TERMINATED IN APRIL 2017 (Deceased):

$5,000.00 DEATH BENEFIT:

Adair Afton Barnsdall Braman Collinsville Colony Cromwell Eufaula Hennessey Muskogee Oklahoma City Tishomingo Tulsa Tulsa Union City Vinita Yale

Ardmore Ardmore Bray Broken Arrow Cromwell Davenport Davenport Davenport El Reno Garber Granite Hennessey Hennessey Jones Lawton Mill Creek Mounds Nowata Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Ponca City Ryan Shawnee Tishomingo Tonkawa Tulsa Woodward

Geneva Eby John C. White Marion Byrant Aubrey F. Kelle Betty Fritts Loy Luekenga Larry D. Sowder Betty J. Bailey James W. Wilson Lena M. Hensley Gary D. Rhea Daniel Parker Edward McCullough Margaret McKinney Donald L. Sanders Delbert C. Bowers Alice Stader

APPLICATION FOR ENTRANCE INTO PENSION SYSTEM: Bethany Brandan Birabent Cushing Brandon Don Cushing Andrew Johnson Elk City Harpreet Singh Henryetta Micky Bullard Jenks Richard Martinez NW Rogers Chance Fishpaw Sand Springs Zachary Moseley Tulsa Molly Blanton Tulsa Todd Canady Tulsa Anthony Clewis Tulsa Dalton Clifton Tulsa Tyler Deshazo Tulsa Kodi Drew Tulsa Dylan Garcia Tulsa Alexa Gresham Tulsa Christopher Hayes Tulsa Morgan Lee Tulsa Stephen Pitts Tulsa Ryan Walker Tulsa Kendall Williams Tulsa Marshall Youngblood Wewoka Christopher Presley APPLICATION FOR SERVICE PENSION: 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2015 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/10/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/20/2017

Aline Nelson R. Frantz Bessie Jeff W. Sawatzky Blanchard Gregory L. Shupert Covington Leslie Franke Edmond Marcus Russell Ferguson Hanna Rural Kevin B. Bogard Keota Jimmy Seyler Muldrow Brandon L. Sharp Quapaw Phillip W. Suman Seminole Donald D. Johnston Tulsa Jon T. Wintle

APPLICATION FOR VESTED BENEFIT: 08/27/2017 04/01/2020 02/11/2023

Clayton Grady Mustang

Richard McCarn Richard G. Van Dyck David Schacher

REFUND OF CONTRIBUTIONS: Hired Aaron Taylor, Wewoka 02/06/2014

Terminated 05/27/2017

NEW COUNTY AND/OR CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT ENTERING THE PENSION SYSTEM: Pontotoc County Union Valley

John F. Miller, Child Of Robert H. Miller Donald Miller, Child Of Robert H. Miller Janet Dyer, Widow Of John S. Dyer, Jr. Christian-Gavlik Funeral Home On Behalf Of William W. Samuel Parks Brothers Funeral Hone On Behalf Of Larry D. Sowder John S. Guest, Child Of Leroy Guest Elizabeth A. Straatveit, Child Of Leroy Guest David R. Guest, Child Of Leroy Guest Linda D. Biswell, Widow Of Darrell W. Biswell Brown-Dugger Funeral Home On Behalf Of Joseph G. McGehee Greer Funeral Home On Behalf Of Johnny Wilson Nancy Jackson, Child Of James E. Wilson Samuel M. Wilson, Widow Of James. E. Wilson Maranita Rackleff, Widow Of Larry Rackleff Virginia K. Phillips, Widow Of Johnny K. Phillips Edwina Maxwell, Widow Of Jack H. Maxwell Estate Of Mary M. Cowan c/o Travis Cowan Death Benefit Of Billy Byard Benjamin Funeral Home On Behalf Of Billy J. Pierce Dianne R. Wright, Widow Of Wil S. Wright Sr. Joyce Lilly, Widow Of Dean D. Lilly Nancy A. Anderson, Widow Of Kenneth L. Anderson Temple & Son Funeral Home On Behalf Of James B. Greenhoward III Linda S. Smith, Widow Of Daniel L. Howerton Dudley Funeral Home On Behalf Of James H. Cathey Joann Coomer, Widow Of Hershal N. Coomer Clark Funeral Home On Behalf Of Daniel A. Parker Betty Shultz, Widow Of Charles E. Shultz Leonard & Marker Funeral Home On Behalf Of Edward L. McCullough Billings Funeral Home On Behalf Of Merle A. Shore

APPLICATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSE FOR CONTINUATION: 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017 05/01/2017

Aline Ames Blackwell Bray Br. Arrow Hobart Jones Laverne Lawton Mill Creek Nescatunga OKC Quapaw Sayre Sentinel Vici

Rita J. Anthony, Widow Of Max . Anthony Jtonne Summers, Widow Of Stanley Summers Billie L. Phillips, Widow Of Michael R. Phillips Janet Dyer, Widow Of John S. Dyer, Jr. Barbara Samuel, Widow Of William E. Samuel Karen Coakley, Widow Of Virgil E. Beatty Maranita Rackleff, Widow Of Larry Rackleff Melissa Burke, Widow Of Don L. Burke Bonnie Walters, Widow Of Rodney E. Walters Edwina Maxwell, Widow Of Jack H. Maxwell Keitha A. Dale, Widow Of Kim D. Dale Faye Greenhoward, Widow Of James B. Greenhoward III Frances Pliler, Widow Of Richard L. Pliler Pia Sanders, Widow Of Randy D. Sanders Alberta Sells, Widow Of Kenneth D. Sells Dixie Salisbury, Widow Of John R. Salisbury

Oklahoma Firefighters Pension System’s New Self Service Website Great news! The Oklahoma Firefighters Pension & Retirement System now has online access for all Active and Retired firefighters! We call it Member Self Service. Go to www.ok.gov/fprs and click on the Member Self Service link. Here is a quick summary of what the Member Self Service website offers:

(Active members will be able to do the following once they self-register online) • View member service history. • View & Update address and contact information. • View beneficiaries on file. • Run pension estimates If they have greater than 19.5 years of service. Retired members will be able to do the following once they self-register online: • View member service history. • View & Update address and contact information. • View beneficiaries on file. • View current Plan B balance. • View current Plan A tax elections (Plan B tax elections are not shown). • View most recent monthly benefit payments. • View 1099 information. If you have questions or issues, contact us at info@firepension.ok.gov.

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Members Being Sought to Serve on OSFA Committees Are you interested in being more involved in setting the direction of the Fire Service in Oklahoma? If you are an OSFA member, please fill out an application to serve on a committee. The committees plan events, make policy recommendations to the Executive Board and members, and other activities as directed by the OSFA Executive Board. Your Fire Department must be an OSFA member to serve on a committee.

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association is governed through the committee process.The role of the committees in of our organization is critically important. We need members from all across the state, from all types of departments to be involved to help make our organization the best it can be. Go to www.osfa.info and click on “News” to view the committee or committees that you are interested in applying for. Each application has the mission of the committee and an explanation of the duties of the committee. The OSFA Executive Board selects the members of the committee following the Convention.

Please return the completed application either via US Mail (2716 NE 50 St, OKC, OK 73111), fax 405-4241032 or via email to amyh@osfa.info or rileyb@osfa.info.

in memoriam Daisy Birdwell, Anadarko FD

The Final Fire Alarm sounded for Anadarko firefighter Daisy Birdwell on April 26. She was 72. Daisy was a volunteer EMT for Kiowa County from 1979-1982. In 1982, she went to work for Anadarko Ambulance Service. And when Anadarko Ambulance and Fire Department combined in 1986, she trained to be a firefighter. Daisy and her sister Clara “Tootie” were the first paid female firefighters/EMT at Anadarko FD. Daisy retired in 1991.

n FUNDRAISERS:

info: Jeremy Goodrich (405-760-1795) or Brent Weaver (405-317-0560).

Noble Ladies Auxiliary Public Auction June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Noble High School Parking Lot (4601 E. Etowah Rd). Consignments are being collected until 9 a.m. June 3 (no clothing or trash). Consignment fee of 10% on items sold.

Jennings FD Car & Bike Show and BBQ Dinner July 1 at Jennings School Cafeteria. Car Show at 8 a.m., BBQ 5:30 p.m., Live Band 7:30 p.m., Fireworks at dark. Adults $10, Children $5. All proceeds go to Jennings FD. For more info: Jenningsfiredepartment@yahoo. com.

Fargo Fire Association Supper and Auction June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Serving BBQ beef and all the trimmings. Donations accepted at the door. Yukon Fire Fighters Golf Tournament 2017 June 16 at Winter Creek in Blanchard. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $300 per team or $75 per individual. Free lunch, free range, cash prizes, raffles, door prizes. For more

1st Annual Stroud Mother Road Fire Truck Show & Muster July 15 from noon-4 p.m. This event is free to the public to attend. Fire departments can enter a truck in any of the divisions or enter their best pot of fire kitchen chili in the chili Cook off . For more info, see Ad on Page 33.

Chautauqua Capital Management would like to thank the Oklahoma State Firefighters for their years of service to the community

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OSFA Executive Board Highlights

The OSFA Executive Board met April 20, 2017 in the boardroom at 2716 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, at 9:10 a.m. Roll Call: Mike Duncan, present and presiding; Matt Lay, present; Dereck Cassady, present; Mike Kelley, present (had to leave at 10:15 a.m.); Raanon Adams, present; Dana Cramer, present. Others Present: Phil Ostrander, Steve Lumry, Sheri Nickel, Gene Brown, Chase Rankin, Amy Hall, Dr. Erick Reynolds, Caroline Reed, Don Armes and Dewayne Burk for OFCA. Guest: Donny Bennett, OKC FD. Correspondence: Thank you card from the family of Mike Russell. Fire Marshal Commission Report: Matt Lay The Fire Marshal Commission is meeting and trying to work through another 7.5% budget cut this year. They are also working on a transition plan with COFT should HB 1833 become law. Council on Firefighter Training: Matt Lay Council on Firefighter Training closed the office following the April 15th tax credit deadline and are working on a plan with the Fire Marshal Commission should HB 1833 pass the Senate. Fire Service Training: Dr. Erick Reynolds / Caroline Reed Fire Service Training is glad to be here. Dr. Reynolds stated that April 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Training Center they are delivering their Grain Rescue/Confined Space Trailer and would love everybody to show up. He said that it will be at the State Fire School. They have been very busy and worried about the budget as is everybody else. Dr. Reynolds discussed they are transitioning their offices from one side of the building to the other due to it is nicer and bigger. Reed discussed that they have been re-accredited for IFSAC and they are getting ready for ProBoard. Stilwell school is coming up and she would like you to mark that in your calendars. They are working with OSFA on the State Fire School. The Grain Bin Operations, Susan Harwood is still going in year three. Reed stated that the back half of the Grain Rescue/ Confined Space Trailer is a dual trailer for confined space and it will be OSHA compliant for both venues. Dr. Reynolds stated that the attendance for Fire School is currently at 355. Legislative Committee: Steve Lumry The committee met on March 22 to discuss the draft resolution from the Title 19 Sub-committee. The Committee approved the resolution with no changes, and it has been submitted for Convention. Safety & Health Committee: Tim Bartram The committee met on April 10 and is looking at Committee Reports. They discussed the “Share the Load Program.” They also discussed looking at a couple of different things, one being Wet Bulb temperatures used for rehab. Educational Advisory Committee: Dereck Cassady State Fire School is right around the corner, and we are a little lower on sponsorships than we would like to be, although a lot of the vendors wait until the last minute. Melanie has been doing an outstanding job working on them and trying to get their engagement. The committee has been doing an excellent job. There was a conference call April 19 and Lumry talked to several of the instructors. They went over the procedures, check-in and safety procedures with everyone that was on the conference call, and they will be sending out the same information through e-mail to others. Basically, everyone will have to check-in and the instructors will have a separate check-in area. Benevolent and Membership Committees: Steve Lumry These two committees have been having some meetings, although both are still in the preliminary stages of their com-

April 20, 2017 MEETING

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

NVFC had their elections again this year and everybody that we supported was elected to their positions.

June 6, 2017 -- 36th annual ORFA Convention at Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey

Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association: Dewayne Burk Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association representative Burk thanks the OSFA for having him here today. Their annual Conference was in March and went well. Midwest City Fire Chief Bert Norton was elected as 3rd VP to the OFCA Board. Chief Kellie Sawyers is now off the Board and has retired from the fire department. They will start planning the Winter Workshop in July.

June 7-10, 2017 -- 123rd annual OSFA Convention at Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey June 7-10, 2017 -- 85th annual OSF Women’s Auxiliary Convention at Days Inn and Suites in Bartlesville mittee being formed. They are trying to understand exactly what their purpose is and what they are supposed to be doing. Some of that has been formulated by the committees themselves, some has been directed and now they just need time to let it soak in and be put to practical use. Lumry believes that the committees and members are excited about being there and seeing the benefits. They will be fine moving forward. The Membership Committee will meet April 21. Museum Report: Gene Brown Brown would like to brag about his staff and all the hard work they have been doing. Quintin is now on his fourth ladder restoring them. He is sanding them down, refinishing them and they look great. Bob has been working hard doing everything. The Diorama is complete, looks great and he could not be more proud of it. Old #9 Station has pretty much all the gongs in working order. They also have the telephone pole put up, which in a lot of cities is how the alarm box was mounted. They have refurbished several ax’s and pike poles in house. The Museum has received the Bennington Fire Truck, which was donated by the Bennington Fire Department. They received it on April 17. Brown was able to get it running the next day and backed it into the barn. There is a brake issue but they found a new brake booster for it. He is hoping they will have it drivable in the next 2 or 3 weeks. Lumry stated that the truck is an unusual truck. It is an International Harvester Chassis that you do not see that often. Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Report: Sheri Nickel Nickel has been traveling to different counties, and the first phase of the grant is done thanks to Caroline Reed and the OSU-FST IT guy. She discussed and pulled up a map on the computer to show the Board where all she has traveled to. So far she has had a pretty good response. She believes that we will exceed the numbers for the grant. National Volunteer Fire Council: Duncan/Ostrander National Volunteer Fire Council Board had its Board meeting April 6-7 in Alexandria, VA. There was a lot of discussion on Cancer Registry and the “Share the Load” suicide prevention. There has been a spike all over the country in suicides throughout the fire service, EMS, police & military. Ostrander stated that they were at the CFSI and U.S. Capitol on the first day and missed some of the NVFC Committee meetings. He stated that he is on the Cancer Task Force Committee and had missed that meeting. They assigned tasks and his task on that committee is to research what states are doing and to prepare a report for that committee on the programs going on in the states. Ostrander discussed the Federal Legislation that we are following. The social security issue, the fact that firefighters are in a qualified retirement plan they must take a significant cut in their social security even if earned on their days off, a massive number of people have no idea that is coming for them. IAFF and the NVFC are partnering more and more on grants.

ORFA Report: Dana Cramer Oklahoma State Retirees haven’t met since the last OSFA Board meeting. The ORFA AdHoc Committee met and came up with a Resolution to include Title 18 members being able to join ORFA to submit to the Convention. The ORFA Golf Tournament will be held October 18 at the Choctaw Creek Golf Course. They have been trying to promote Firefighters Tags to help support the Museum/Memorial Expansion. Ostrander has been attending Retiree Meetings around the state, along with Cramer and Lumry. Executive Director’s Report: Phil Ostrander / Steve Lumry Ostrander stated this is a very busy time of year for this office. The Board discussed the Vanoss truck and being transferred over to the City of Moore and all that entailed. The Board discussed, Homes for Heroes Program with no action taken at this time. The Board discussed and created an AdHoc Committee for County Fire Sales Tax Issues. OSFA staff will bring suggestions back to the Board of potential committee members. There is an Emergency Manager Conference Aug. 15-17 in Norman. The first Electronic Newspaper Subscriptions have already gone out. Lumry discussed that the current subscription rate of the OSFA Newspaper is $6 a year and that it does not even cover the cost to mail the papers. It was discussed by the Board and determined that it should increase to $18 a year, effective Jan. 1, 2018. The Resolution for putting the EMS Committee into the Constitution as a Standing Committee has been submitted and time stamped for Convention. The Legislative Reception will be held on April 26, along with the Museum Board meeting that morning and the Legislative Committee meeting following that. Lumry discussed that we received a letter from the State Legislative Oklahoma Black Caucus Foundation. They are having a reception May 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum. The OSFA is being honored for a Special Recognition. We now have the ability to do conference calls for committee meetings. There was discussion about the price of calls compared to paying mileage. Nickel stated that Yale Fire Chief invited OSFA to their ground breaking on May 2 at 6:00 p.m. Lumry stated that Ranch Drive invited Lumry and Ostrander to meet with them and that they are interested in joining OSFA. Old Business: Duncan requested an update on repairing the Wall of Valor. Brown stated that the company who is suppose to repair the walls came to a final number just shy of $50,000 to do all the repairs. There was discussion by the Board. New Business: 1) 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Saturday May 20, 2017 – No Action Taken by the Board. 2) Lumry discussed that Chief Charlie Largent asked about his father Don Largent being added to the Memorial Wall. Ostrander stated he will research it. Adjournment: 12:27 p.m. Next meeting: May 18, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

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