A Publication of Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association, Inc.
fall 2012
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FAMA Scholarship Awarded. . . . . . . . . . . 3 In Memoriam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Governmental Affairs Committee (US) Illinois Fire Service Home Day . . . . . . 4 Waiting on 2012 Elections. . . . . . . . . 5 Canadian Governmental Committee . . . . 6 FAMA Members at FRI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Welcome New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Robert J. Barraclough Internship Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tech Corner: EPA and Emergency Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bringing Together the Talents of Our Industry FAMA 2012 Fall Membership Meeting September 26-29 - Glendale, AZ
Page 3 Scholarship Recipient
Page 5 Illinois Home Day
Page 9 Chestnut on EPA & EVs
FDIC in the Top 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bells Ring to Honor Fallen Firefighters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2012 Fall Meeting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Trade Show Report Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 States Resist Sprinklers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2013 Spring Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Preview of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Member News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 FAMA Board Listing and Professional Resources . . . . . . . . . . 23 2012 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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President’s Message
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s FAMA approaches the 4th quarter of 2012, the association faces exciting times and a good deal of work yet to be accomplished before
year-end. The fire apparatus industry has seen some renewed growth with a sense of increased optimism, and FAMA strives to continue that outlook. The dedicated volunteers who participate on the FAMA Board and standing committees work tirelessly to enhance interest and value in the organization to benefit all members. If you are not currently involved on a committee, please consider stepping up. The association relies on the wisdom and expertise of its members to move the association forward. Here is a brief overview of committees and their functions: Bylaws (Bill Bruns, Chair) – Maintains order and guidance to the organizational structure of the association – rules FAMA lives by. Education (Tammy Laridaen and Jeff Hupke, Co-Chairs) – Facilitates the awarding of the annual Phillip L. Turner scholarship, sponsored by Akron Brass, to deserving fire engineering students; develops annual industry surveys to assist the association in understanding the needs of fire chiefs and end users. Governmental Affairs (Lee Morris, Chair) – Monitors legislative issues affecting the fire/emergency/rescue industries and available grants; supports/conducts annual Hill Day and Home Day events – US and Canada.
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Long Range Planning (Peter Darley, Chair) – Provides focus and vision to look out 3-5 years on the course and development of the association. Marketing/Internet (Ron Truhler, Chair) – Promotion of FAMA brand awareness, events; guidance to provide a quality and ease-of-use web site. Meeting Planning ( John Swanson, Chair) – With the Board, assists in the development of spring and fall meeting content and speaker presentations. Membership (Tim Van Fleet and Gregg Geske, Co-Chairs) – Member recruitment; review and recommendation of applicants. Nominating ( John Sztykiel, Chair) – Seeks out qualified individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. Statistics Committee ( Jack McLoughlin, Chair) - Continues to seek methods to develop better reporting and meaningful quarterly and annual statistics reports. Technical Committee (David Durstine and Mike Moore, Co-Chairs) – Conducts the spring and fall Technical Committee meetings with a focus toward issues affecting and facing FAMA members and the fire apparatus industry.
Of note: Currently, the Technical Committee is focused on EPA emissions and NFPA 1901 and 1906 changes. The Chassis Subcommittee will conduct a special meeting in Glendale on these important issues. Presentations will be made during the fall membership meeting to keep members up to speed – a meeting no FAMA member should miss. Based on feedback received during the spring meeting “open mike” session, the Board has taken your comments to heart … and to task. A summary of those actions has been sent to all members, and a like session will be conducted in Glendale. The input of all members is strongly encouraged. If you cannot attend the upcoming meeting this fall, feel free to share your comments via email to Karen at the FAMA office – info@fama.org. The identity of all member comments will be kept strictly confidential. For further, detailed information on current events, as well as FAMA’s interaction with other fire/emergency industry association and partner groups, please take time to review the content of this newsletter. A sincere thank you to fellow Board members for their support, and to all member volunteers who serve on FAMA committees … it is very much appreciated by all. See you in Glendale! –Greg Kozey
FAMA 2012 Scholarship
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012 marks the 5th anniversary of the sudden passing of beloved FAMA member Phillip Turner. A steadfastly reliable and unanimously
respected Board member, Phil was the workhorse behind many FAMA/FEMSA annual meetings. He died in 2007, the year he was to preside over the annual Phillip Turner
meeting. In memory and admiration, the FAMA annual
association scholarship award was named for Phil in 2007. The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association has awarded its 2012 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of Maryland student Kenneth Hamburger. Hamburger, a senior from Baltimore, Maryland majoring in the field of Fire Protection Engineering, received a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of his outstanding academic achievement and commitment to the fire service. The award is given annually by FAMA and has been sponsored since 2009 by FAMA member Akron Brass Co., a worldwide manufacturer of highperformance firefighting and rescue equipment. A presentation was made
in August at the FAMA Technical Committee meeting held in conjunction with the Fire-Rescue International show in Denver, CO.
Kenneth Hamburger, 2012 Scholarship Recipient
“After finishing his schooling at the University of Maryland, Ken has strong interests in firefighting equipment, and commented that he seriously considers
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a career in that field. As a prelude to this, in his capacity as lieutenant, he has been involved in the design and in-servicing of two major pieces of fire department apparatus,” said Tammy Laridaen, FAMA Education Committee Co-Chair. “The Education Committee really felt Kenneth’s vision best supports what FAMA is all about.” “Akron Brass is honored to sponsor the Phillip L. Turner Scholarship. Education is a key part of the philosophy at Akron Brass, and we feel it is our responsibility to provide individuals like Kenneth an opportunity to build the critical skills and knowledge to be successful in life and as leaders within the fire and emergency service industry,” stated Dave Durstine, Vice President/ Marketing for Akron Brass. Kenneth Hamburger is enrolled in a 5-year combined Bachelor/Master’s degree in the field of fire protection engineering. He will complete his Master’s degree portion of the program this fall. Besides his academics, he is also certified as an emergency medical services technician, he is a firefighter, and he holds the position of instructor with the American Heart Association, regularly teaching classes to community members, including CPR and first aid. On behalf of FAMA, we wish Kenneth well in his future endeavors. ◉
In Memoriam FAMA offers condolences to the families of these industry friends: Helen E. Haase, (97), who died on September 1st. Helen had a lifelong career at Pierce Manufacturing.
Tina (Reisinger) Alexander of Fire Expo and life member of Lampeter Fire Company who died on August 16th.
Jean Rank of Firehouse who died on July 12th at the age of 60.
Raymond E. LaPointe, (76), who died June 21st. Mr. LaPointe was the father of Guy LaPointe, CFO at Kochek Co.
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governmental affairs corner
Illinois Fire Service Home Day a Success The seventh annual Illinois Fire Service Home Day event was held June 14 to influence lawmakers whose actions might affect firefighters and the fire service. by Ed Ballam, Firehouse.com News
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hen the federal government tries to enact legislation or do something that may adversely affect the fire service, it’s important to make lawmakers understand the impact of their actions.
“That’s the rationale for hosting the annual Illinois Fire Service Home Day events,” says Paul Darley, president and CEO of W.S. Darley & Co., who served as chairman of the seventh annual event. Held at the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System’s (MABAS) Readiness Center in Wheeling, Ill., the event was attended by more than 150 people including state and federal lawmakers and many of their staff members.
and the ears of Congressmen and staffers to react.” “Too often, the government moves to cut funding for programs like the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) FireAct and SAFER grant programs without fully realizing the effects such actions might have on firefighters and the fire service,” Darley said. “Through events like this, we can mobilize with one voice,” Darley said. “It really is what I call a grassroots effort.” The Illinois Home Day event, which was held on June 14, was sponsored by the Metropolitan Fire Chief’s Association of Illinois which partnered with the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) and the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association (FEMSA).
Paul Darley welcomes Home Day participants. “It’s critically important for us to have legislators who can mobilize very quickly when an issue arises,” said Darley who has been the chairman of each of the annual events. “When an issue comes up, we have 100 fire chiefs
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For the past several years, FAMA and FEMSA have made legislative lobbying a priority of both organizations. In fact, they joined common efforts and goals to create the FAMA/FEMSA Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC). The goal of the GAC is to monitor legislation and programs that affect the fire service and enact legislation beneficial for all FAMA and FEMSA members.
Home Day 2012 sponsors The bigger and more overriding mission is to promote communications and relationships between the two organizations in regard to common legislative goals. One of the GAC’s initiatives is to promote home days in states to influence lawmakers locally, among their constituents. “During the Illinois Home Day, 13 vendors of fire service-related goods were on hand to show lawmakers and their staffs items they make and how they are used in firefighting and rescue work,” Darley said, noting “it gives legislators the opportunity to truly see what the equipment does.” Darley said by exposing lawmakers to the fire service, “it makes the equipment and the people who use it real and, perhaps makes them pause
when they consider legislation that may cut fire service grants and funding.” “They realize there are constituents who might be affected by their actions,” Darley said. For the event, U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam, a Republican representing the Sixth District of Illinois, was the keynote speaker. Roskam is also a member of the Congressional Fire Caucus. Other speakers included: James Reardon, Executive Director of MABAS; Hank Clemmensen, First Vice President of the lnternational Association of Fire Chiefs; Don Mobley, Fire Grant Specialist, US Department of Homeland Security; and Larry Matkaitis, Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Keynote Speaker Congressman Peter Roskam, Deputy Whip in Congress and member of the Congressional Fire Caucus “We had an incredibly successful day,” Darley said, commenting that planning for the eighth annual Home Day event is already underway. He
said, “Next year, attendees will be given a firefighting experience and use much of the equipment firefighters use daily.” ◉
Waiting on the 2012 Elections by Dave Gatton
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n a year dominated by political rhetoric, presidential electioneering, and congressional gridlock, FAMA and
FEMSA should feel good that the Assistance
to Firefighters Grant and SAFER programs have
received favorable treatment in appropriations bills
considered so far during this session of Congress. The full House passed its Department of Homeland Security FY 2013 Appropriations bill in June, and the Senate Appropriations Committee reported out of committee its DHS FY 2013 spending bill in May. Both bills contain $337.5 million for each of the AFG and SAFER programs. This represents level funding compared to FY 2012 levels— a remarkable achievement given the budget-cutting environment on Capitol Hill! Yet the game is not over. In August, Congressional leaders and the Administration, to their credit, announced an agreement to pass a FY 2013 Continuing Resolution (CR) that
would fund the federal government at current levels through March of 2013—half way through the FY 2013 year which begins October 1, 2012. This essentially means that federal
agencies would continue to operate at current FY 2012 levels up to that date. But under a CR that runs only halfway through the fiscal year, a federal agency is not certain what its true budget will be for the entire year. At some point the next Congress will have to pass an appropriations bill that funds agencies for the entire fiscal year, and this is where uncertainty intervenes. No one can say with absolute certainty what funding will be available for state and local government grant programs, including AFG and SAFER, until a final DHS FY 2013 Appropriations bill is signed into law. In addition, FY 2013 budgets for federal agencies will be subject to a process called “sequestration” on January 1, 2013, if Congress fails to W W W. FA M A .O R G
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governmental affairs corner make additional cuts called for under current law. Half of these cuts must come from Defense and the other half from non-defense discretionary spending. These potential acrossthe-board cuts (probably around 8%) add increased uncertainty to federal officials trying to administer their FY 2013 programs. Some pundits say that the sequestration process will be avoided by a budget deal in the “lame duck”
Congress that is likely to convene after the November election. But other strategists say a budget deal may be left to next year, depending on the outcome of the elections. The bottom line is: Even though FAMA and FEMSA members have done a great job in educating Congress on the importance of the AFG and SAFER program; and even though that has yielded great results so far in the legislative process, we are still far
from the finish line. It is very possible that we will be calling on FAMA and FEMSA members again in late 2012 and early 2013 to weigh in with their Congressional delegations in support of these important programs. In the meantime, stay tuned. And don’t forget to tell your members of Congress and others running for office how important the fire and rescue service is to protecting our nation. Happy Election! ◉
Canadian Governmental Committee (CGC) by Richard Boyes
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nce again we find ourselves preparing for the fall and the annual FAMA/FEMSA meeting. Where did the summer go? As committee chair, I am pleased
to report on the committee’s activities for the past year. At last year’s Annual Meeting, it was reported that the Canadian Governmental Committee was moving forward with its goal of being recognized by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. This recognition is essential to the committee being able to meet its objectives. The Canadian Governmental Committee has been working on the next version of the “10 Important Facts” survey of the Canadian Fire Service for the past year but the survey has been delayed until we could resolve the CAFC and CGC recognition issue. The CGC was invited to Ottawa in March, 2012 to make a presentation to the CAFC Board of Directors concerning its mission and goals. I was very fortunate to have John
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Granby and Brian Nash assist in the presentation to the CAFC. John provided the history, role and success of the GAC in Washington, D.C. and how similar success could help the CGC. Brian, as former CGC chair provided background information on Canadian Fire Service manufacturers and how they can help the Canadian Fire Service achieve similar success in raising the importance of proper funding of the fire service in Canada. Our presentation was warmly received by the Board of Directors and I received correspondence from the CAFC indicating that the Canadian Governmental Committee would become a member of the CAFC Government Relations Committee. This will now allow the Canadian Governmental Committee to participate
in CAFC initiatives, to have CAFC endorsement of the “10 Important Facts” survey and to participate in the CAFC-sponsored Government Relations Week in our nation’s capital of Ottawa in March, 2013. I am pleased that we now have a relationship with the CAFC and together the two groups can further the cause of having a properly funded Canadian Fire Service which will benefit our members, the fire service, and most importantly the public which relies on the Canadian Fire Service for public safety. By the time we meet in Glendale, the “10 Important Facts” survey should be on its way to its intended audience. It is our intention to have the new “Facts” ready for Government Relations Week in March to help the CAFC to further its objectives. In closing, I want to thank Canadian Governmental Committee members for their support and hard work this past year and I am looking forward to meeting our new challenges in the future. ◉
FAMA Members at Fire Rescue International Aug 3-4, 2012 Tom Nugent, Kussmaul Electronics
Mike Watts and his driver, Toyne Fire Apparatus
WELCOME NEW fama MEMBERs Workhorse Fire Apparatus Mike Dwyer, President 2410 S. Stoughton Road Madison, WI 53716 (608) 222-5591 Email: mike@workhorsefire.com Web: www.workhorsefire.com About Workhorse:
Workhorse is a manufacturer of firefighting/protection apparatus from small, lightweight skid units to mini-pumpers, tenders and rescue trucks. “Our line of apparatus is custom welded and designed for each department’s needs. Each apparatus we produce is manufactured with crew safety, durability and performance in mind. We manufacture the only fully custom skid unit with a lifetime warranty tank and all stainless steel plumbing. Our Workhorse Skid Units have been developed over the years to offer the firefighter unquestioned durability and real ease of use controls and valve placement. Our assembly line adheres to 100% product testing to guarantee complete firefighter satisfaction upon delivery. Give us a call or talk with one of our dealers. Our commitment to our customers and their communities is to provide the safest, best performing, longest lasting, fastest
David Cole, Horton Emergency Vehicles
Bill Bruns, United Plastic Fabricating responding apparatus that is ready to attack in less than a day after being received by the department. Our commitment to our Volunteer Departments is to make the apparatus as user-friendly as possible, while focusing in on the ability for a limited number of responders for those departments that cover a large geographical area. Intuitive control systems, valves and fewer buttons help reduce training time and create a level of comfort for firefighters to use your apparatus.”
Wynn Apparatus (Southeast Apparatus LLC) Kevin Williams, Co-Owner 326 Old Lynn Camp School Road Corbin, KY 40701 (606) 523-4497 Email: kwilliams@wynnapparatus.com Web: www.wynnapparatus.com About Wynn:
Wynn is a manufacturer of fire fighting/protection apparatus and rescue vehicles. “All of us here at Wynn SOUTHEAST Apparatus are dedicated to our SERVICE FIRST approach to building new, or refurbishing your current apparatus, to meet the demands of your department. We proudly manufacture apparatus here in Kentucky and take great pride in our fabricating, assembling and finishing of each apparatus. We insist on a 5 star product when it leaves our facility and joins your fleet of apparatus.”
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Robert J. Barraclough Internship Program: Educating the students of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.
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stablished by the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) in 2011, the Robert J. Barraclough Internship Program promotes the professional development of qualified applicants who are interested
in learning about the federal government’s role in enhancing the readiness and response capabilities of our nation’s fire and emergency services. The selected applicants will achieve this goal by serving as interns at CFSI, a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy institute designed to educate Congress about the needs and challenges of our nation’s fire and emergency services. For 15 years, Bob Barraclough served on the CFSI Board of Directors, providing leadership and support to help CFSI become a major force for the fire service in Washington, DC. Highly respected among his peers, Barraclough served as CFSI’s primary liaison to the fire service industry, advocating to industry leaders the importance of a strong working relationship between the Institute and the broad network of manufacturers and service providers that equip and train and our nation’s first responders. The individuals selected for the internship program will perform a number of duties that will enhance
their understanding of how federal laws are made and how policies and programs are implemented. They will participate in meetings with fire service leaders and attend congressional hearings. They will also travel to trade shows to learn about the fire service industry and interact with trade show attendees. At the completion of their journeys, these interns will have benefited from a unique experience that will advance their professional careers in a number of directions – whether in public safety or in government policy. CFSI is currently seeking pledges of $1,000 to the Robert J. Barraclough
Internship Program to help support the program. In gratitude for the contributions, CFSI will recognize the supporters on the CFSI website and at the annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner, attended by 2,000 local, state and national fire service leaders. A special section in the commemorative dinner program will be reserved for acknowledgements. “As Executive Director, I take great pride in our internship program,” said CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb. “Bob was a very dear friend of mine as well as a mentor. I’m so pleased that we can perpetuate his legacy through our internship program that is named in his memory. We certainly appreciate the support we have received from the fire service industry for the internship program, and hope that industry leaders will continue its support.” Please contact CFSI at 202-3711277 if you have any questions about the internship program and how your support will help to advance CFSI’s mission in Washington, DC for many years to come. ◉
Update on Danny Brogdon
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ollowing extensive and delicate spine surgery in August, Danny moved to a rehab facility and continues to make progress. Danny and his wife Ginger appreciates the many cards and notes from FAMA and FEMSA members. Messages are most welcome.
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Send to: Mr. Daniel Brodgon, c/o Kelly B. White, 5334 Chaversham Lane, Peachtree Corner, GA 30092.
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Tech Corner
EPA and Emergency Vehicles By Wesley D. Chestnut, Chassis Technical Committee
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ver the last five years, the emergency vehicle industry has been impacted by a progression of significant technological advancements to engines
and their aftertreatment devices as a result of increasing rigor in emissions standards established by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Advancements include the use of diesel particulate filtration and, most recently, implementation of a selective catalyst reduction system. Such standards, as they relate to the emergency vehicle industry, were developed primarily around “over the road” medium-heavy duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, and their engines. In 2011, the EPA and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the Heavy-Duty National Program which establishes new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel efficiency. Within the new standards, both the
EPA and NHTSA appear to have recognized the wide range of mediumheavy duty and heavy-duty vehicles in which compression-ignition engines could be installed. As such, the definition of “vocational vehicles”
evolved which is inclusive of various types of emergency vehicles. It appears the EPA is gaining further understanding of the various types of vocational vehicles that are impacted by emissions standards. The EPA also appears to have a better understanding of the various types of duty cycles an emergency vehicle, fire truck, or ambulance are subject to. In a recent Direct Final Rule (DFR) and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the EPA is taking another step to further define vocational vehicles, in particular, emergency vehicle, ambulance, and fire truck. Additionally within the DFR, the EPA is allowing engine manufacturers to request modifications to emission control systems on emergency vehicles
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so the system does not interfere with the vehicles’ missions. These modifications may also be known as Auxiliary Emissions Control Devices (AECDs). Final approval of these modifications, or AECDs, will lie with the EPA. When an emergency vehicle is equipped with an engine that has an approved AECD, it must be labeled as such according to the DFR. The NPRM includes the initiative from the DFR as well as a proposal to revise the maintenance and scheduled maintenance intervals for all motor vehicles and non-road compressionignition engines to specify minimum maintenance intervals for replenishment of consumable chemical reductant in connection with the use of SCR technologies. If the proposed rule goes into effect as written, it would mean a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) refill should equal the range (in miles or hours) of the vehicle operation that is not less than its fuel capacity.
One final element of the NPRM pertains to engines used for power generation or in construction equipment when they are used during an emergency situation. This element allows narrow flexibility for such engines and contains several provisions to ensure that the need for the relief exists. It appears the proposed rules allow the same provisions for both on-road and off-road engines in emergency vehicles and during an emergency situation. On June 27, 2012, Roger Lackore and I attended a hearing with the EPA in Ann Arbor, MI. While representing FAMA at this session, we applauded the recent efforts by the EPA and their continuing interest in how emissions standards, emission controls, and inducement strategies are impacting emergency vehicles. Neither Roger nor I disagreed with the regulatory motions. However, we strongly encouraged a different definition
for an emergency vehicle that would include vocational vehicles or other special equipment responding to an emergency situation such as fire suppression, patient transport, police activities, or Department of Homeland Security operations. While the recent activity by the EPA does not exempt emergency vehicles from having to meet current emissions standards, there may be some relief available, after approval from the EPA, for inducement strategies when such vehicles are responding to emergency situations. After a number of years of discussion, it appears the EPA has become more aware of the unique duty cycles of emergency vehicles. That said, it has become increasingly more important to express and represent the voice of the customer and industry as regulations continue to evolve and have impact on emergency vehicles. ◉
FDIC Named One Of The Top 50 Fastest Growing Trade Shows By TSNN PennWell Emergency Services Group’s Fire Department Instructors
Conference (FDIC) was recently named as one of the “50 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows” by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) and will be honored at the 3rd Annual TSNN Awards this November in Louisville, Kentucky. FDIC, entering its 85th year in 2013, has provided firefighters access to the most innovative training, education and the finest equipment from the most trusted manufacturers. Annually, nearly 30,000 fire fighters gather in the city of Indianapolis for the six day conference filled with handson-training classes, workshops, and activities such as the Fire Fighter Combat Challenge and the new annual Battle of the Bands event.
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“FDIC’s proven track record for success is a testament to the team; starting with the instructors who communicate the most advanced and comprehensive curriculum in the fire service to all those who make the show floor come to life,” stated FDIC VP/ Executive Director Eric Schlett. With the constant support from the Indianapolis Fire Department and all its sponsors, FDIC has grown
tremendously in recent years and has even broken a rebooking record for the fastest sellout in FDIC history. Nanci Yulico, FDIC Sales Manager, was quoted saying that “Rebooking for FDIC 2013 has proven to be the most successful in my ten-year tenure with FDIC. The Convention Center was 99 percent sold out by the first week of May. Additionally, we have added space back to the Lucas Oil Stadium which is 75 percent sold out.” PennWell Emergency Services Group’s FDIC is proud to be named one of the “Top 50 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows” and hopes to continue to grow with the support of the fire service. ◉
Help Spread the Word: Bells Will Ring Nationwide to Honor Fallen Firefighters Second Annual Moment of Remembrance on Sunday, October 7
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he tolling of bells holds special meaning for firefighters. The sound of the station bell signified the beginning of a shift, a need for help, and the return to the station after a call.
And when a firefighter died in the line of duty, a series of bells was customarily rung to notify department members of this loss. This timehonored tradition is still used at funerals and memorial services. In keeping with this tradition, bells will ring from coast to coast as a grateful nation pauses on Sunday, October 7, to honor those firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2011. Fire departments, places of worship and community groups will join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) for the Second Annual Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters, part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland. “As the Memorial Service begins on Sunday, October 7, the bells at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel in Emmitsburg will ring to honor the memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2011,” said Chief Ronald J. Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF. “This year we will be remembering 80 firefighters who died in 2011 and five who died in previous years. We are encouraging citizens across the country to join us with their own tribute to our fallen brothers and sisters.” The moment of remembrance can occur at any time during Memorial Weekend, October 6 & 7. Fire
department representatives are encouraged to work with their clergy and community leaders to develop an appropriate tribute. Some suggestions include: ringing chapel bells, a moment of silence, a brief prayer, a hymn, or tolling a ceremonial bell by members of the fire department. The idea was suggested by Colonel Bob Ditch, USAF, Retired, and a fifth generation firefighter. The Foundation launched this grass-roots effort last year and the response was tremendous. From small, rural towns to major metropolitan areas, nearly 100 fire departments participated. Many contacted multiple places of worship to ring their bells, including 36 churches and other places of worship in Howard County, Maryland; 7 churches in the town of Mansfield, Louisiana; and 13 churches in the community of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. In the city of Woodstock, Illinois, the Opera House rang their bells while fire department members gathered outside. Other congregations shared a reading or prayer, sang a special selection of songs or observed a moment of silence during their services. “When a firefighter dies in the line of duty, the sadness resonates through an entire community. Through Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters, everyone across the country has the
opportunity to pay respect to the lives of these brave men and women as well as to their loved ones,” said Siarnicki. In addition to tributes around the country, the United States Air Force 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, stationed at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, used a fire extinguisher as their bell and a spanner wrench as a clapper to honor those firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Foundation provides an invitation letter for fire departments to use to contact religious organizations and other groups in their communities. Background information and a response form are also available so that participants can inform the NFFF about their own Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters activities. For more information about Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters and to download the invitation letter and response form, please visit www. BellsAcrossAmerica.com. ◉ W W W. FA M A .O R G
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FEMSA & FAMA 2012 AnnuAl/FAll Meetings & ConFerenCe ProgrAM sePteMBer 26-29, 2012 FACULTY BIOS Paul Andrews is a partner at the consulting firm of Go Forward Media which specializes in marketing strategy. Go Forward Media is located in Columbia, MD. Paul is an online sales and marketing veteran. He has been recognized by Min Magazine as Sales Team Leader of the Year. Paul’s clients have included large publishing firms, distributors and manufacturers spanning the public safety, pharmaceutical, and fashion industries. He has been working within the Public Safety industry for more than 13 years. Paul has been a FEMSA board member for 8 years and leads the marketing efforts for the association. Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Basu is one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s most recognizable economists, in part because of his consulting work on behalf of numerous clients, including prominent developers, bankers, brokerage houses, energy suppliers and law firms. On behalf of government agencies and non-profit organizations, Mr. Basu has written several high-profile economic development strategies. In recent years, he has focused upon health economics, the economics of education and economic development. He currently lectures at Johns Hopkins University in micro-, macro-, international and urban economics. Mark Burdick began his career as a Glendale Firefighter/Paramedic in 1983, and rose through the ranks to become Fire Chief in 2002. Burdick has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Service Management and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, both from Ottawa University, and received his initial Chief Fire Officer Designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence in 2007. He serves as the Business Development Director for the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association and is a member of several other professional organizations, including the State Fire Safety Committee, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the National Fire Protection Association, and the International City/County Managers Association and is currently on the Editorial Board for Fire Chief Magazine. Burdick also serves on the Board of Trustees for Arrowhead Hospital and the Board of Directors for the local Salvation Army. Peter Darley is an owner, executive VP and COO of Darley Company, headquartered in Itasca, Il. He has over 30 years of experience in the fire service industry and is a past technical committee chairman and past President of FAMA. He has worked for all divisions of Darley, has developed patents for fire apparatus and heads up various new business development projects for Darley such as PolyBilt (polymer bodies) and Emergency Water Purification Products.
sChedu le o F e v e n t s WedneSdAY - SepTemBer 26, 2012: ArrIVAL 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm FEMSA Board Lunch 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm FEMSA Board Meeting 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm FAMA Board Meeting ThUrSdAY - SepTemBer 27, 2012 7:30 am 7:30 am – 8:45 am 8:00 am – 10:00 am 9:00 am – 10:15 am 10:15 am – 10:30 am 10:30 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
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FAMA Board/Committee Chairs Breakfast FEMSA Breakfast FAMA Board/Committee Chairs Meeting FEMSA Annual Business Meeting Break (FEMSA) FEMSA Annual Business Meeting Lunch (on your own) FEMSA/FAMA Joint Session Innovation Jeff Johnson Economic Forecast Anirban Basu - Chairman & CEO, The Sage Policy Group, Inc. Break (FEMSA and FAMA) Roundtable: Enhancing Innovation in the Fire Service Moderator: Bill Webb - Executive Director, CFSI; Anirban Basu - Chairman & CEO, The Sage Policy Group; Peter Darly - Darley; Rich Young - DuPont; Mark Burdick - Chief, Glen dale (Ariz.) Fire Dept.; Mark Light - IAFC FEMSA/FAMA Welcome Reception
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FAMA Member Breakfast FEMSA Member Breakfast FAMA Business Meeting FEMSA Caucus Groups Statistical Data Gathering for FEMSA Break (FEMSA and FAMA) FEMSA/FAMA Joint Session Social Media is Changing Everything Paul Andrews - Go Forward Media Washington, D.C. Political Update Bill Webb - Executive Director, CFSI Lunch (FEMSA/FAMA Members) Fire Drill Session NFPA Code Process: How You Can Participate? iPad Sales Presentations Apps (focused on increasing work productivity) Tradeshow Effectiveness & Branding Opps Organizing an Effective Home Day Effectively Selling to Fire Chiefs Disaster Preparedness eListening: Monitoring what is said about your business CCR: The New CPR Glendale Regional Training Center Tours FEMSA/FAMA Reception FEMSA/FAMA Dinner and Entertainer
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Jeff Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Western Fire Chiefs Association, Past President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and retired as Fire Chief and Chief Executive Officer of Oregon’s Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) following a 32 year fire service career. Chief Johnson served as TVF&R’s chief executive for over 15 years during which time the organization became recognized as one of the nation’s premier fire and rescue service providers. By gubernatorial appointment, he is the Chair of Oregon’s State Interoperability Executive Council, and a member of the Oregon Homeland Security Council and the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council. He is Past President of both the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association (OFCA), the Past Chair of the Oregon Governor’s Fire Service Policy Council, and a charter member of Oregon’s Meritorious Service Committee. Chief Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Associate Degrees in Fire Science and Criminal Justice Administration. Mark W. Light is chief executive officer and executive director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). He is also the chief executive officer of Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI), a for-profit subsidiary of the IAFC. IAFC is located in Fairfax, Virginia and represents almost 13,000 fire chiefs, chief officers, and fire service leaders. He is responsible for the overall management and leadership, in conjunction with an 18 member board of directors, of a non-profit organization with a budget of approximately 11 million dollars, and a staff of 65 people. Before being appointed as the executive director, he served for five and a half years as the Deputy Executive Director. Bill Webb has served as Executive Director of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) since 1995. In his capacity as Executive Director, Bill works closely with members of Congress and fire service leaders on developing federal legislation and enhancing federal programs designed to improve the readiness of our nation’s fire and emergency services. Before joining CFSI, Bill worked for the Firefighter Combat Challenge as the project manager for the competition. A former member of the first Bush administration, he served as a special assistant to cabinet secretaries at the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor, preparing briefings and accompanying the secretaries as a personal travel aide. Rich Young, Ph.D. is located at the DuPont plant in Richmond, Va. and is a senior member of the market support and product development team for thermal protective apparel. Of his 28 years with DuPont, Dr. Young has spent the past sixteen working on fabrics and systems for the protective apparel market. Active in developing materials and technologies for Emergency Response garments, he has several patents on fabric and component technologies and has worked with various technical committees on developing new thermal test methods. Dr. Young earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Calif. State University, Sacramento and received his doctorate in organic chemistry from Michigan State University.
TRADE SHOW REPORT CARD 4
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exhibitors to make informed decisions about where to allocate resources, but is also a great tool to assist trade show organizers. Based on your feedback, organizers improve their shows and, in turn, provide greater value to exhibitors. Please participate! Look for our article in the FAMA Flyer winter edition that will include all 2012 trade show data plus updates from 2013 trade show organizers. ◉
New U.S. Homes Burn Faster, but States Resist Sprinklers By Melanie Hicken; New York, Aug. 10 (Reuters) - In Scottsdale, Arizona,
any new home must come equipped with fire sprinklers, a decades-old rule lauded by fire safety advocates nationwide. But 12 miles away in Phoenix, city officials are not even allowed to discuss adopting a requirement like Scottsdale’s, because of a state law passed last year. The same is true in Texas, Alabama, Kansas and Hawaii, where in the past four years state governments have enacted bills forbidding cities and towns from requiring sprinklers in new homes. A dozen have forbidden statewide building code councils from including the requirement in their guidelines. Advocates - including firefighters, fire safety groups and the sprinkler industry - say sprinklers are needed more than ever in new homes because of builders’ heavy use of prefabricated construction materials. The materials burn faster, firefighters say, causing more destruction and making rescue attempts more difficult.
The state laws forbidding sprinkler requirements are unprecedented, public-safety advocates say, and underscore the political clout of the home-building and real estate industries. A Reuters review of lobbying records from five states that considered sprinkler legislation since 2009 shows the groups grossly outspent fire sprinkler advocates. “This is the only code provision that I’m aware of in 30 years of being in this business, where we’ve seen a
preemptive strike that says, ‘You can’t even consider it. It’s not allowed,’” said Gary Keith, vice president of field operations for the National Fire Protection Association, a nonprofit advocacy organization. “That’s unheard of with any other kind of provision.”
Lightweight Risks Four years ago the landscape looked strikingly different. Coming off the housing market’s peak years, scores of cities adopted fire sprinkler rules despite opposition from builders. And in 2009 sprinkler advocates cheered when the International Code Council, a nonprofit organization that develops national model building codes, voted that fire sprinklers should be required in all new one- and two-family homes. Then came the worst housing market in U.S. history and a fragile economic recovery. Against that backdrop, lobbyists for the homebuilding industry, which opposes mandatory sprinklers, gained traction with lawmakers. Even as home building picks up after years of stagnation -- the U.S. Census Bureau projects more than 500,000 single-family housing starts
this year -- many lawmakers remain wary of sprinkler regulations. “When you start mandating a fire sprinkler system, you are going to price a lot of people out of these new homes,” said Ned Munoz, vice
president of regulatory affairs for the Texas Association of Home Builders, which lobbied heavily for anti-sprinkler legislation. Although preemptive state laws have been imposed in other publichealth policy areas, laws preempting building or fire safety regulations are unheard of, said Mark Pertschuk, an expert on preemptive laws with the Prevention Institute, a California nonprofit organization funded by private health foundations, government agencies and public health groups. “They haven’t just taken away local control,” Pertschuk said. “They’ve stopped the community debate about public safety and health.” Most cities have required sprinklers in larger multifamily residences for decades. Fire safety advocates want to extend the requirement to all single-family homes, often citing the widespread use of lightweight W W W. FA M A .O R G
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construction, a building technique that relies on prefabricated and engineered wood products. Designed to carry a greater load with less material, the prefabricated components are made from real or man-made wood fragments held together by glue or metal fasteners. The materials are commonly used to frame roofs and flooring. Assembled in factories and shipped to construction sites, these building components significantly cut down on construction time and cost. Builders also say the materials are better for the environment, because they use less wood, reducing deforestation. But both real-life and test fires have shown that structures with lightweight construction burn much faster and collapse sooner than traditional solidwood frame construction. That, firefighters say, makes fires harder to fight and shortens the time occupants have to escape a blaze. “Not only is that second floor going to come down on your head in a very short period of time, the roof is going to collapse,” said Danny Hunt, fire marshal in Nashville, Tennessee, where he said roughly 90 percent of new homes use lightweight construction. Lightweight construction was introduced in the 1960s, and became popular in ensuing decades. Today, by their own accounts, the nation’s largest builders use the materials extensively in new homes, as do many custom home builders. Firefighters say most homes built in at least the last 20 years contain the materials. The numbers of fires, deaths and injuries related to lightweight construction are unknown, experts say, because most fire reports don’t record the construction method.
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Firefighters reported more than 1,300 incidents from 2006 to 2010 in which lightweight construction hurt their ability to suppress fires in single-family or multifamily homes, according to a Reuters analysis of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Fire Incident Reporting System, the nation’s largest fire database. At least 90 percent of those homes did not have sprinklers installed. Twenty civilians were killed and at least 260 firefighters and civilians were injured in those fires. An additional Reuters review of federal and local firefighter fatality investigations found at least nine firefighters killed since 2000 while battling residential lightweight construction fires. In May a police captain, his wife and two teenage daughters were killed in a Carmel, New York, house fire started by his son’s cigarette butt, tossed in mulch. The fire spread so quickly that the house collapsed within 10 minutes, which fire officials attributed to the home’s lightweight construction. “I was there the morning of the fire,” said Eric Gross, a Carmel resident who serves as public information officer for the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services. “It was horrible. The firemen got there within a matter of minutes, but seconds later the whole roof collapsed. Once the thing came down, that was the end of it. There was nothing they could do.”
Homeowner’s Choice? Sprinkler systems would offset the danger created by lightweight construction, firefighters say. A 2008 survey by the Fire Protection Research Foundation found the systems add an average $1.61 per square foot, or $3,864, to the cost of a new 2,400-square-foot
home. Some insurance companies offer policy discounts as high as 10 percent for homes with fire sprinklers. California and Maryland are the only states that require sprinklers in all new homes. In many states, builders have successfully argued that sprinklers are not only expensive but also unnecessary, thanks to a drop in fire fatalities related to the widespread installation of fire alarms in the past 30 years. Installing sprinklers, they say, should be a homeowner’s choice. “I’m for fire safety,” said Texas State Representative John Otto, a Republican. “But you’re taking the decision out of the hands of the homeowner, and you’re mandating something that ought to be left to the homeowners.” Otto sponsored the Texas legislation, passed in 2009, forbidding local jurisdictions from requiring sprinklers in new one- and two-family homes. The law’s greatest proponents, builder and Realtor trade groups, spent between $1.7 and $3 million lobbying that year — at least four times what sprinkler advocates spent.
In Florida, home builders enlisted the political muscle of a former political director for ex-Governor Jeb Bush to lobby state legislators against sprinkler requirements. In 2010 lawmakers voted to block the state code-making body from adopting any sprinkler mandates. “There’s nothing to stop somebody from having a fire sprinkler system installed in their house,” said Jack Glenn, technical director for the Florida Home Builders Association. “But to mandate it for the entire population is a very expensive proposition.” ◉ (Editing by Lee Aitken, Janet Roberts and Douglas Royalty)
Plan Now for 2013 FAMA Spring Membership Meeting! Location: R ancho
Mirage, CA
Date:
March 16 - 19, 2013
Hotel:
Rancho Las Palmas
Base Rate:
$255 per night
Preview of 2013 and 2014 Events 2013
2014
January 20-23
FDSOA Symposium
Orlando, FL
March 16-19
FAMA Spring Membership Meeting
Rancho Mirage
April 22-27
FDIC
Indianapolis, IN
April 26-??
FAMA Technical Committee Meeting
Indianapolis, IN
May 8-9
FAMA/FEMSA Hill Day & CFSI Dinner
Washington, DC
August 13-17
Fire-Rescue International
Chicago, IL
August 17-??
FAMA Technical Committee Meeting
Chicago, IL
September 15-19
FDSOA Safety Forum
Orlando, FL
September 25-27
FEMSA/FAMA Membership Meetings
Tampa
September 4-6
Rosh Hashanah
September 13-14
Yom Kippur
October 5-6
NFFF Memorial Weekend
January 15-18
FDSOA Symposium
March 15-18
FAMA Spring Membership Meeting
Orlando
March 31-April 5
FDIC
Indianapolis, IN
April 30-May 1
FAMA/FEMSA Hill Day & CFSI Dinner
Washington, DC
August 12-16
Fire-Rescue International
Dallas, TX
September 28-October 3
FDSOA Safety Forum
October 8-10
FEMSA/FAMA Membership Meetings
Sept, 24-26
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BME is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Stocker to the position of Operations Manager. An Idaho native, Matt spent eight years as a manager in a local auto parts store before joining BME in 2003 in our warehouse. Moving up the ladder quickly, Matt succeeded as Purchasing Agent, Assembly Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor and Sales Administrator. This progression has given him a passion for fire apparatus that compliments his hobbies of Drag Racing (former National Hot Rod Association US Bracket Champion) and dirt bike riding. His sense of commitment is demonstrated in his service with BME, his 14-year marriage and family of 3 girls— he coached his daughter’s softball team to District Championship this year--and his regular involvement in his church. Join us in welcoming Matt to his new role at BME. ◉
Fire Research Corporation is pleased to announce the additions of Bill Brown, Jay Sharpe and Ray Bell to our outside sales staff. Bill Brown will be responsible for Fire Research Corporation’s southwestern sales area. With 29 years of experience, both as an EVT certified mechanic, as well as a successful repair facility owner, Bill is more than qualified to help our customers with all their equipment needs. With his education and experience, he will prove to be a valuable asset to our southwestern customers. Jay Sharpe’s sales territory will be the northeastern portion of the U.S. Jay’s experience includes firefighting, state fire instructor, fire equipment sales and service technician. He has covered the fire service from all angles. He will bring this wealth of experience and knowledge to Fire Research’s northeastern customers. Ray Bell’s sales territory will be the southeastern portion of the U.S. This very personable young fire captain, with over 20 years
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of firefighting experience, has proven himself to be an asset to his fire department where he worked in Research & Development, Training, as well as hands-on firefighting. His experience and “can do” attitude will prove to be a great asset to Fire Research’s southeast customers. ◉
KME Appoints Safe Industries for the Carolina’s Nesquehoning, PA – KME is pleased to announce the addition of Safe Industries (www.safeindustries.com) to the KME sales representative network. Safe Industries’ home office is located in Piedmont, SC, just south of the Greenville/Spartanburg area, and will handle sales and service for KME products in both North and South Carolina. Safe Industries was founded in 2005 by Al Willimon. After serving in the US Army, Al joined the fire service and worked as an officer with the Simpsonville Fire Department. During his career, Al saw the need for a reliable and responsive supplier to the emergency services market in his region. It was that experience
that brought his vision of Safe Industries to life.
North Carolina, and remain involved with all North Carolina customers.
Today, in addition to the full line of KME apparatus, Safe Industries also offers both in-house and mobile services, as well as mobile pump testing, to their customers from their 36,000 sq. ft. Piedmont, SC, location. Responsive service and customer-focused principles are the driving force for Al and his team of more than forty employees. Safe Industries also has a 13,500 sq. ft. location in Nashville, TN area, for loose equipment sales and service, with plans to soon announce the acquisition of another sales and service center for KME apparatus in Raleigh, NC. ◉
“We’re excited to grow our territory representing Pierce fire and rescue apparatus throughout North Carolina, and to bring on Gerald Sapp to ensure a smooth transition and maintain excellent customer service,” said Joe Pack, owner and president of Atlantic Emergency Solutions. “We pledge to provide excellent service and support to the fire and emergency services in North Carolina.”
Pierce Expands Dealership Territory For Atlantic Emergency Solutions Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that Atlantic Emergency Solutions is the new Pierce apparatus dealer for North Carolina, expanding its current territory that includes Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, and portions of West Virginia. The change is prompted by the retirement of Triad Fire Inc. founder, Dick Hastings. Gerald Sapp (partner at Triad Fire) will join Atlantic Emergency Solutions as vice president of sales,
Atlantic Emergency Solutions corporate offices are based in Manassas, Virginia. The company is comprised of 157 employees who offer knowledgeable sales support, comprehensive parts and service capabilities, around-theclock roadside assistance, master trained technicians and valuable customer training. ◉
Winners, selected by Fire Chief Magazine’s Editorial Advisory Board, are honored for their dedication and leadership in fire and emergency services. Sponsored by Pierce, the 17th annual awards were presented at the 2012 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International Exhibits and Conference in Atlanta, Ga. “We recognize and celebrate the commitment to leadership, innovation and service to others demonstrated by Chief Cochran and Chief olsson,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “It is an honor for Pierce to pay tribute to each of them for their remarkable accomplishments, within the fire and emergency services as well as in a wide range of other non-profit and community based organizations.” Career Fire Chief
Pierce Manufacturing And Fire Chief Magazine Honor 2012 Career And Volunteer Fire Chiefs Of The Year Fire Chief Magazine and Pierce Manufacturing Inc. announced the 2012 winners of the annual “Fire Chief of the Year” awards. Career Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department in Atlanta, Ga. and Volunteer Fire Chief jona olsson of the Latir Volunteer Fire Department in Questa, N.M. received the awards.
– Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department in Atlanta, Ga.
Honoree
2012 Career Fire Chief of the Year, Kelvin J. Cochran of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department in Atlanta, Ga.
Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran has enjoyed a long and productive fire service career, spanning a total of 31 years including experience as a firefighter in Shreveport, La., a U.S. Fire Administrator in Washington,
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Member News D.C., and two stints as fire chief of Atlanta, Ga. As fire chief for Atlanta, Cochran is responsible for planning and administration of a $74 million dollar budget. He directs operations of a 980-member Accredited Fire Rescue Department (comprised of 35 fire stations with three shifts and six battalions) that provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. He was responsible for collaboration of homeland security and emergency preparedness initiatives between the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Fulton County Emergency Management Agency (AFCEMA). While in Washington, D.C., Cochran was appointed by the President, and confirmed by the Senate, as a U.S. Fire Administrator. He directed administrative and operational activities of 620 career and contract staff of the United States Fire Administration, a directorate within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security. Cochran has a degree in Organizational Management (bachelor of science) from Wiley College in Marshall, Tex., and a degree in Industrial Organization Psychology (master of science) from Louisiana Tech University, Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, La. Chief Cochran is community oriented and serves on and supports numerous nonprofit organizations, including the Shreveport Firefighters Museum,
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the Norwella Council Boy Scouts of America, Volunteers of America, the Salvation Army, the American Society for Training & Development, and the Alliance for Education. Volunteer Fire
2012 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year, jona olsson of the Latir Volunteer Fire Department in Questa, N.M.
Chief Honoree – jona olsson of the Latir Volunteer Fire Department in Questa, N.M.
jona olsson began her career in the fire service in 1999 as a volunteer with the Latir Volunteer Fire Department. She rose through the ranks, from training officer, deputy chief, and finally to fire and EMS chief for the department in 2006. olsson has also dedicated the past 25-plus years to social justice and training workshops as founder and director of cultural bridges to justice that provides justice issue workshops and programs for nonprofits and communities. She has facilitated training to individual departments and fire conferences across North America, as well as the United Kingdom. Even during tough economic times, jona has continued to expand her department, increasing both training and the number of qualified personnel serving this struggling socio-economic community in both EMS and Fire. jona wrote and received more than $350,000 in
federal and state grants. Of the 18 firefighters on the Latir department, all are now structure trained, 13 are qualified with wildland Red Cards, and nine have EMS licenses. jona has developed and strengthened an active Junior Firefighter program that has nurtured firefighters for Latir, as well as other departments. olsson is currently chair of the Enchanted Circle Regional Fire Association, and serves as a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Volunteer/Combination Officers Section, serves on the IAFC Human Relations Committee, the National Volunteer Fire Council, the International Women in Fire & Emergency Services, the Taos Community Foundation– LGBT Advisory Council, and the AntiRacism Educators/Organizers National Network. ◉
Rosenbauer Gets ISO Certification Rosenbauer America is pleased to announce that the Rosenbauer South Dakota, LLC division has successfully completed its ISO 9001:2008 certification. Bureau Veritas Certification North America, Inc. issued Rosenbauer South Dakota, LLC its official ISO certification this past March 2012 with the scope of supply being the design, manufacture and sales of fire trucks and accessories.
Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC and Rosenbauer Aerials, LLC are also currently undergoing the ISO certification process with the intention that Rosenbauer America, LLC becomes a fully, ISO-compliant company before the end of 2012. Rosenbauer manufactures firefighting vehicles and equipment. ◉
Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles) announced the addition of two new associates at the Brandon, SD headquarters. On July 13, 2012 Mr. Joseph Volk was announced as the new General Manager of the Brandon, SD campus. Mr. Volk comes to Spartan ERV from Terex Utilities, where he served as Director of Operations for two SD facilities and was responsible for Lean, Manufacturing Engineering, Site Operation Management and Sourcing. Mr. Paul Aker joined Spartan ERV effective July 30, 2012 and will focus on Manufacturing Operations and EH&S for the Brandon campus of Spartan ERV. Mr. Aker will play a critical role in evolving the Brandon organization and its ability to achieve industry-leading performance in the areas of manufacturing operations and environmental health and safety.
Consistent with statements made by Spartan Motors (parent organization) in 2012, Spartan Chassis remains as a critical component of the overall Emergency Response business unit. This was demonstrated during the last quarter when Spartan Chassis announced the addition of two new original equipment manufacturers: Marco Equipment in Honey Brook, PA and Wynn Apparatus in Corbin, KY. This brings the total number of valued OEM partners to forty-five (45). ◉
SVI Trucks recently moved to a newly remodeled 162,000 sq. ft. building at 3842 Redman Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado. With an additional 20 acres of land SVI is set for future expansion. The new building was designed to be very energy efficient with computer controlled lighting, security and air movement. The washing process for the powder paint area has been engineered to be zero discharge. The west end of the property is a designated wet land, including a warm water spring that is heavily visited by migratory ducks and geese. The wet land and surrounding buffer area will not be disturbed.
SVI had been located in Loveland, Colorado for the past 41 years, but had grown to 5 buildings separated by a city street. By moving all operations under one roof, much efficiency has been gained to reduce both lead times and product costs. The expansion was necessary to accommodate the increased order levels for its specialized emergency rescue vehicles. For more information, please phone SVI Trucks at 1-888-784-1112. ◉
On July 31, 2012, the National Economic Commission of the American Legion presented W. S. Darley & Co. with the Outstanding Achievement in the Employment of Veterans Award for hiring veterans during the year 2011. Qualifications for the award require that the nominee must be a private sector employer and at least 10% of the workforce must be veterans. The award is given to one small, one medium, and one large employer in each state with outstanding records in the hiring and retention of veterans. Darley was awarded in the Large Class Division in the State of Illinois for having the highest percentage of veterans for 2011. Darley’s workforce is now 18% veterans. Darley is now eligible to receive the National Award as the representative for the State of Illinois. Since January 1, 2012,
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Member News Darley has hired an additional eight veterans in the expanding Defense Division.
Veteran employees pictured in grey Darley Defense shirts at W. S. Darley Co.
Paul Darley, President & CEO, commented, “We are extremely impressed with the quality of the veterans we have hired for our Defense Division. As our culture changes, we are looking to hire more veterans in our other divisions, as well. They are hard-working, dedicated and focused employees who understand and embrace our core values as a family business.” Making the presentation at Darley’s Itasca headquarters on behalf of the American Legion was Cornel Thomas, M.A., and Maria E. DiMuzio, both from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. ◉
Darley Plant Goes 4,000 Days Without an Accident Employees at William J. Darley Plant in Chippewa Falls, WI have worked over 1.4 million man hours without an accident.
Thanks to
Eric Schlett Lyle Hoyt
Senior Vice President
Vice President — Fire Group
The FAMA Board and Membership gratefully acknowledge the generosity of PennWell Emergency Services Group management and staff for the design and printing of the Flyer.
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W.S. Darley & Co. has celebrated 4,000 days since the last losttime injury for employees in their Chippewa Falls machine shop and office area. This record goes back to July 17, 2001, which equates to more than 1.4 million worked man hours. Al Wilcox, Darley’s most senior shop employee, noted, “As a shop employee of over 43 years with Darley, I must say I am proud to be on the team of a company that works so hard at keeping its workplace a safe place to work and building a product that is equally as safe for our customers to use while protecting the general public.” ◉
FAMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President
Past President
Greg Kozey Kochek Company, Inc. 75 Highland Drive Putnam, CT 06260 Tel: (860) 963-3377; Cell: (860) 933-0176 Fax: (800) 772-0255; Email: gkozey@yahoo.com
Grady North E-ONE 1601 SW 37th Avenue Ocala, FL 34474 Tel: (352) 512-7771; Cell: (817)798-0944 Email: gnorth@e-one.com
Vice President
Sr. Director-at-Large
Harold Boer Rosenbauer America, LLC 100 Third Street Lyons, SD 57041 Tel: (605) 543-5591; Cell: (605) 321-9358 Fax: (605) 543-5593 Email: haboer@rosenbaueramerica.com
Steve Toren Waterous Company 125 Hardman Ave. So. South St. Paul, MN 55075-2456 Tel: (651) 450-5038; Cell: (612) 963-5158 Fax: (651) 450-5090 Email: smtoren@waterousco.com
Treasurer
Jr. Director-at-Large
Bruce Whitehouse AMDOR, Inc. 3435 South Service Road Burlington, ON L7N 3W6 Canada Tel: (905) 333-6745; Cell: (905) 467-8905 Fax: (905) 333-8975; Email: bruce@amdor.com
Phil Gerace KME Fire Apparatus One Industrial Complex Nesquehoning, PA 18240 Tel: (570) 669-5174; Cell: (570) 233-1452 Email: pgerace@kovatch.com
Secretary Peter Darley W.S. Darley & Company Tel: (708) 345-8050 Email: peterdarley@darley.com
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES: Administrator Karen Burnham 29 Stillman Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940 Tel: (781) 334-2911; Cell: (617) 771-5407 Fax: (781) 334-2911 Email: info@fama.org Legal Counsel James J. Juneau 15301 Spectrum Dr., Suite 300, Addison, TX 75001 Tel: (972) 866-3333; Cell: (972) 523-1011 Fax: (972) 866-8378; Email: jjuneau@juneauboll.com GAC Consultant David Gatton Development Initiatives, Inc. 1620 Eye Street, MW, Washington DC 20006 Tel: (202) 957-6530; Cell: (202) 957-6530 Fax: (202) 293-3109; Email: dgatton@dinitiatives.com
Travel Planner Bob Grimaldi Rome Travel Bureau, Inc. 413 Wooded Crossing Circle St. Augustine, FL 32084 Cell: (904) 495-5055; Email: Rometravel3@gmail.com Web Site Services/Newsletter Windmill Hill Consulting, LLC Gabe Steinbach Simon Steinbach 1004 Dolores Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132 Cell: (314) 504-0945; Fax: (314) 228-0090 Email: simon@windmillhillconsulting.com
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2012 fire service events calendar Alaska Fire Conference
NFFF Memorial Weekend
9/17-9/22 Sitka, AK
10/6-10/7 Emmitsburg, MD
Fire Rescue Canada
FireShowsReno
9/23-9/26 St. John’s, NF
FAMA/FEMSA Fall Meeting 9/26-9/29 Glendale, AZ
Volunteer & Combination Officers’ Symposium
Industrial Fire, Safety & Security
11/8-11/11 Clearwater Beach, FL
11/13-11/15 New Orleans, LA
10/23-10/25 Reno, NV
Hawaii Fire Chief’s Conference
Northern Virginia FireRescue & EMS Expo
EMS World Expo
11/8-11/11 Kapulua, HI
11/30-12/2 Chantilly, VA
10/29-11/2 New Orleans, LA
For updates, corrections, or additions contact Brian Cassell at 570‐656‐0324 or bcassell@kovatch.com — calendar UPDATES may be found at www.fama.org —