FEMSA News Fall 2008

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Fall 2008

Official Publication of the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association

FireRescue Magazine and the IAFC are the Official Sponsors of the FEMSA 2008 Fall Newsletter

The Path to Success Message from President Giff SwaYNe - Page 2 FEMSA WELCOMES ITS NEWEST MEMBERS - Page 3 FEMSA WEBSITE UPDATE - Page 5 Tucson ... Here At Last - Page 6 TRIBUTE TO LYNN POWELL - PAGE 9 FEMSA/FAMA KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Page 10 GAC UPDATE - Pages 10, 12-13 NAM VIEW POINT - Page 13 EVERYDAY IS HOMEDAY - Page 14-15 MASTERING ON-LINE MARKETING- Pages 16-17 FEMSA MEMBER NEWS - Pages 18-21 THE 2008-2009 YEARLY PLANNER - Page 23

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Gustav and the GSA are both swirling around our industry these days. As most of you know, on June 26th the President signed into law H.R. 3179. This law allows State and Local governments to purchase off of GSA’s Schedule 84 which contains many items related to fire and emergency services. For some of our members this comes as very bad news and for some it is great news. For this reason as well as antitrust implications, FEMSA cannot and will not take a position for or against this law, but rather will strive to provide information about how it came to be, when it will be implemented and what you can do about it on your own no matter which side of it you are on.

The Bill came out of the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization and Procurement.

This Subcommittee is part of the House Government Reform Committee. One reason that very few fire service organizations were tracking this Bill or even aware of it is because it came from a Subcommittee that is not typically on anyone’s radar screen in our industry. This Bill sailed through the process. It was never amended and was voted on by voice vote and unanimous consent rules. I have spoken with several of the other emergency equipment organizations like ISEA and they too were completely unaware of this Bill.

At the FRI show in Denver, I spent some time talking with representatives from GSA in an attempt to learn as much as I could about how they view this change, and when they would be in a position to sell to the State and Locals. According to these folks, it will be at least November and possibly not until early next year before they are ready to do business with State and Locals. One of the tasks they must complete is to contact each schedule holder and get a letter back from them stating if they will or will not supply to State and Local governments. Each Schedule holder can decide for themselves. GSA is planning to “market” to the new customer base, and they are preparing to contact the S&Ls to let them know that they will soon be able to purchase off of Schedule 84.

I asked about things like delivery training and service capabilities, and obviously GSA cannot provide any after-sales service. What they provide is a pre-competed low price. When I asked about a situation where a product required in-service training for liability reasons or post-sales service and maintenance, the GSA representatives simply replied that the manufacturer would have to arrange for those services. It turns out that there is a mechanism within GSA that would allow a manufacturer to provide GSA with a price point that is not equivalent to the company’s “most favored customer” price level. In order to do this, the manufacturer has to document and place a percentage value on the services that are required of a distributor in their distributor agreement.

Obviously the implications of this new law will take some time to develop.

It is simply not a black and white issue. How will our end users react to this new purchasing option? Do end users understand and value the services that their local dealer provides? Will GSA focus on Fire Departments or are their sights set elsewhere?

All interesting questions and all are sure to be topics of discussion in Tucson.

Finally. I would like to recognize the outstanding job that our friend, Dave Paulison, has done at FEMA. Hurricane Gustav was arguably the first major test of his agency’s ability to respond to an impending disaster on the scale of Katrina.

By all accounts, FEMA along with the state and local emergency managers did an outstanding job. To think that 1.9 million people were evacuated from harm’s way in an orderly and timely fashion, and recovery resources were in place ahead of the storm, speaks to the planning and preparation that Dave has implemented at FEMA. In spite of the fact that the face that was shown on the news most often during Hurricane Gustav was Secretary Chertoff’s, you and I know that Dave Paulison was the person responsible for FEMA’s stellar performance.

Till next time,

Giff Swayne

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FEMSA WELCOMES ITS NEWEST MEMBERS Flamefighter Corporation Steven Peterson, CEO/President 208 Industrial Blvd.

Waconia, MN 55387 Tel: (952) 442-2977 Email: steven@flamefighter.com Web: www.flamefighter.com

Colemont Insurance Brokers of Texas LP Rosemarie Marshall, Vice President 5910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75206 Tel: (214) 561-6892 Email: Rosemarie.Marshall@colemont.com Property & Casualty Insurance Programs

IN MEMORIAM

Combat Support Products, Inc. James M. Cottrell, President 3738 Rawls Church Road Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Tel: (919) 552-0205 Email: jimcott@mac.com Web Site: www.combatsupportproducts.com

Manufacturer of Piercing Hose, SCBA Seating, Hose Care Equipment Storage Cabinets

Manufacturer of Firefighting Trailers; Distribution Management Con-Space Communications, Inc. Andy Ibbetson, Vice President 1160 Yew Avenue, PO Box 1540 Blaine, WA 98231 Tel: (800) 546-3405 Email: aibbetson@con-space.com Web Site: www.con-space.com Manufacturer of Communications for Search, Rescue, USAR DakotaFire Systems, Inc. Jody Sperlich, CEO P.O. Box 560 Rapid City, SD 57709 Tel: (877) 343-1599 Email: info@dakfire.com Web Site: www.dakfire.com Pressurized Gel Delivery Systems

Jacobs-Weber Insurance Patrick J. Hull, Agent 408 Forest Street Yoakum, TX 77995 Tel: (361) 293-3557 Email: phull@jacobs-weber.com Web Site: www.nftad.com Insurance for Apparatus and Equipment Dealers New England Emergency Equipment LLC Thomas Ball, President 375 Jaffrey Road Peterborough, NH 03458 Tel: (603) 925-3700 Email: tball@neemeergency.com Web Site: www.neemergency.com Dealer/Distributor Safety Outfitters, LLC Tom Bates, Manager 83 North Road Hancock, NH 03449 Tel: (603) 525-3789 Email: info@safetyoutfittersllc.com Manufacturers’ Representatives of Safety Equipment

Trelleborg-Viking, Inc. David Mack, Sales Manager 290 Forbes Blvd.

Mansfield, MA 02048-1817 Tel: (774) 719-1444 Email: david.mack@trelleborg.com Web Site: www.trellchem.com Chemical Protective Suits; Viking Dry Suits

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Our programs and services are designed to promote the growth of our members and the overall industry.

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WEBSITE UPDATE Over the past year, a number of exciting features have been added to FEMSA’s website, which members should be aware of. To take advantage of many of these features, you will need access to the password protected member’s area of the site.

To log in, enter your Login & Password in the upper right hand corner of the home page. If you don’t know your login & password, simply click on the “Forgot Password” link and enter your e-mail address or username. Your login information will be e-mailed to you.

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Once you log in, you’ll be taken to a special member’s only page. From here, you access the following features:

Edit Member Profile – Keep your company’s member profile up to date. This is the profile that visitors to FEMSA.org will see when they click on the “Member Database” link on the home page. (http://www. femsa.org/results.cfm?ListAll=True)

Job Listings – View or Add Job listings to appear on the FEMSA Website (http://www.femsa.org/ job_results.cfm)

Calendar Events – Edit or Add listings to appear on the events calendar on FEMSA.org. (http://www. femsa.org/events.cfm)

Press Releases – Edit or Add Press Releases to appear in the Press Releases Section (http://www.femsa. org/PR_results.cfm?ListAll=True)

Secure FEMSA Files – These files include:

- Education Committee Documents – Here resides a detailed list of the products awarded via Fire Act Grant monies, broken out by department.

- Misc Documents – You can download a copy of the FEMSA logo, along with guidelines on how that logo can be used. There’s also a good list of fire service acronyms available here.

- GAC Documents – a host of documents related to the Government Affairs Committee reside here.

- Emergency Managers DB – This is a NEW* feature – This database, searchable by city, provides contact info for Emergency Managers throughout the United States. *data compiled in 2006

Take advantage of your FEMSA membership by utilizing these added-value features on www.FEMSA.org.

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FEMSA/FAMA KEYNOTE Scott Deming

Extraordinary Sales Presentations!

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Why Scott Deming for the FEMSA/ FAMA Annual Meeting in Tucson?

Honestly, FEMSA Board member Paul Andrews enthusiastically said “Yes!” when Deming’s name was mentioned.

Paul recently heard Deming speak at an industry meeting and absolutely raved about him. Based on his recommendation and viewing Deming’s video, the Annual Meeting Committee sought Scott Deming for the October 10th meeting.

There’s much to say about Deming, but let’s start with the bottom line: What will you gain for your business if you attend Deming’s presentation?

Well, have you ever asked yourself, “What comes first, marketing or service?” According to Deming, the answer is neither. “It’s not one or the other, but rather a fusion of both.

You can have wonderful marketing and advertising and drive customers to a flawed service. This is a recipe for disaster and immediate failure.

You also can have great service but fear investing in strategic marketing.

This mindset will take you down a slow, painful road to failure.” Deming promises you will learn what “real” branding and emotional brand building is all about, and you will learn how to apply it immediately to your business.

More ……

Scott Deming asks his audiences, “What do people think of when they see or hear your name? Think about this question very seriously. In other words – How Powerful is Your Brand?” Deming will show FEMSA and FAMA members how to create the most loyal customers and the most powerful brand in their industry. (So you might want to make sure you’re there!)

Deming’s program also is guaranteed to be fast-paced, a high energy journey through the six critical steps to creating the ultimate customer experience and building a powerful, emotional brand. Scott Deming inspires each and every attendee to turn a typical customer into an Evangelist! And as he says – “It is these evangelists who will take you to the Promised Land.”

Hear Scott present what he calls, “The Secret to Life” as he shows attendees how to look at their lives from a completely different perspective. This segment also shows companies and individuals how focusing on relationships and creating loyalty takes “Price” out of the equation.

Customers are buying on value and trust, not price.

The Business Journal’s “Most Inspiring Business of the Year.”

Scott has presented for companies from all over the world, including 3M, AT&T, United Technologies, Royal Caribbean; Kodak, General Motors, Panasonic, Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, Verizon Wireless, Ace Hardware, GlaxoSmithKline, Wells Fargo, and many more. In addition to his Fortune 500 client list, Scott has also performed for political dignitaries, including U.S. Senators and on two separate occasions for President Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Deming is described having “The energy of a wild animal and the humor of a stand up comedian.” His presentations captivate and motive audiences to a new level of passion and commitment to deliver the Ultimate Customer Experience.

IN MEMORIAM

FEMSA is saddened to report the passing of:

Now, can you afford to miss Scott Deming’s presentation at the FEMSA/ FAMA meeting in Tucson on October 10th?

Need more? Read on …

Scott Deming, President of Extraordinary Sales Presentations, Syracuse, New York, is an international keynote speaker, business trainer and author. Scott is one of the leading authorities on the topics of teamwork; successful sales techniques; brand building and creating the ultimate customer experience. Deming has over 20 years’ experience owning a national advertising agency. He has been interviewed for his unique approach to brand building on national television and radio, and has been published in national print publications such as Newsweek, Sales and Service Excellence, INC., Entrepreneur Magazine and now his new best selling book “The Brand Who Cried Wolf”. Scott’s marketing company RCI has won numerous awards for his programs and processes for both clients and employees, including

Ethyl Ballantyne (July 1) mother of Bill Ballantyne (FoamPro)

David Hall (July 5) Holmatro Assembly Technician

Boyd F. Cole (July 21) Ladder Technologies

Larry Davis (August 3) Rural Firefighting Institute

Marcia “Lynn” Powell (August 18) Class 1/Hale (see tribute in this issue)

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TRIBUTE TO LYNN POWELL

On Monday, August 18, 2008, Marcia “Lynn” Powell lost her battle with cancer, passing away at her residence surrounded by her loving family. FAMA and FEMSA, particularly the GAC (Governmental Affairs Committee), has lost a true friend and a tremendous resource.

A native of Florida, Lynn was born in Orlando on January 30, 1956. She was an Executive Assistant for IDEX Fire and Safety which includes Hale, Class 1, Hurst and other global businesses. She worked closely with Bob Kreps, Rick Morgan and Ron Ewers, among others. Her job led her to be a coordinator – a “doer” – making government agencies aware of the many needs, as well as the benefits, of the fire industry.

Prior to her employment at Hale/Class 1, Lynn was employed

by E-One in Ocala as an Executive Assistant to Ron Ewers.

Because of her fortitude and drive, Ron persuaded Lynn to relocate to Class 1 soon after he established that company.

Lynn and Ron worked together for over 25 years.

Lynn loved children and teenagers. She spent much of her spare time as a senior cheerleading coach and representative for the Marion County Youth Football League (MYYFL). She was very active as a fundraiser, both at work and at the MCYFL, including participation in walks for the American Cancer Society and fundraising campaigns for the United Way.

Lynn was “volunteered” to serve as a resource person on the FAMA/FEMSA GAC in 2005 when Bob Kreps joined the committee. Once Bob took on a co-chairmanship position in 2006, Lynn’s role became more active. “Lynn asked me in 2005 how she could become more active with the GAC, admitting that she tends to take charge,” stated Karen Burnham, Executive Assistant to the FAMA and FEMSA Boards. “In due time, but be careful what you wish for,” Burnham replied (knowing Kreps was a lead candidate to co-chair the GAC on the FAMA side of the house come 2006). “With 2006 came Kreps’ appointment … Lynn was on deck. She was there at every turn to work with (or without) Kreps to be sure the GAC was a professional and lean-running machine. She participated in monthly conference calls, was available to assist with the preparation and followthrough of Hill Days in Washington, DC, was a key player in attracting FAMA and FEMSA member company participation and coordinating local political figures and the media at Marion County Home Days in 2006 and 2007.”

“Lynn was a very special person,” noted Steve Lawrence, GAC Co-Chair. “She worked diligently, without fanfare, to keep GAC members organized and on track. Her efforts on Hill Days and Home Days helped show our peer circles that the GAC was a professional group. Her quiet, behind-the-scenes approach, accompanied by a ‘never give up’ attitude and her big, welcoming smile every time you saw her will be greatly missed.”

Bob Kreps, GAC Co-Chair and Lynn’s coworker, added…

“Lynn was an exceptional person.

Her zest for life and

passionate resolve to provide the best for her beloved children and grandchildren should be a model for us all. In her business life she prided herself in staying one step ahead in anticipating the needs of others. Her organizational skills are legendary and her take charge attitude brought smiles as she motivated others to work with her to complete a task with an unselfish “can-do” attitude. She touched a lot of people in all corners of the globe. She earned great respect from the IDEX Fire and Safety team and from key customers around the world including England, Germany, Japan, China, South Africa, the Middle East and South America.

A lot of credit has been given to the progress of the GAC over the past few years. The GAC would not be where it is today without Lynn’s efforts behind the scenes. Lynn will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.”

“What can you say about a person who has worked side-by-side with you for 25 years as your friend, your conscience, the little voice on your shoulder (welcomed or not),” stated Melinda Freeman (Hale/Class 1). “It did not matter what the topic was -- Lynn had an opinion and she was not afraid to let you know exactly where you stood. She was the first to volunteer and was not shy about dragging anyone close to her along in her wake. There is a reason God took you now – he probably needed your big heart and your organizational skills.”

In a special message from Ron Ewers, he noted that “Lynn will be missed by all of those who knew or worked with her. She was very dedicated to her job and family. She will be even more missed by her three daughters, three grandchildren and her mother who relied on Lynn every day.” Lynn is survived by her three lovely daughters, Heather Cole, Courtney Boyd and Erica Boyd, all of Ocala; step-daughter Donna Burns of Memphis, TN; mother Evelyn Gifford of Ocala, brothers Larry Powell of Belleview, FL and Chuck and Dallas Powell, both of Oxford, FL; and grandchildren Trey and Gavin Cole, Kamari Brown, and Jared and Lane Burns.

For those who wish to remember Lynn, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75233, or on-line at www.komen.org/donations.

Lynn … may you rest in peace, and may God bless you.

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GAC UPDATE

By David Gatton, Consultant

In a presidential election year, you can always count on Washington to do things differently. We started the year somewhat expecting that individual appropriations bills would move through Congress quickly.

Instead, when Congress returns in September, they are slated to pass an omnibus “continuing resolution� appropriations bill that, come October 1, the beginning of fiscal year 2009, will allow the federal government to temporarily operate at a funding level equal to the current fiscal year 2008. After the election, once the new Congress is formed and the new administration, be it McCain or Obama, is in the White House, the House and Senate will move forward with finalizing individual FY2009 funding levels.

The good news is that the Fire Grants and SAFER programs were funded at strong levels in FY2008, and that both the House and the Senate have either maintained that level of funding or slightly increased it for FY2009. While anything can happen in the legislative process, the fire service appears well on its way to receiving strong funding for both the Fire Grants and SAFER programs for next year.

On another note, we will be watching carefully to make sure that the Department of Homeland Security stays on schedule in administering these programs for 2009.

Below you will find a chart that summarizes the House and Senate appropriation levels for FY09 for both the Fire Grants and SAFER as well as other first-responder programs that are of interest to the fire and emergency service industry. The FAMA/ FEMSA Governmental Affairs Committee will continue to watch this process closely and keep members informed on the status of these bills.

Also in this newsletter you will find reports on Home Day events that took place in Illinois, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

We continue to encourage all FAMA/FEMSA member companies to organize a Home Day event to let your representatives and senators in Congress know the importance of the Fire Grants programs to your businesses, your communities, and firefighters.

Learn more about organizing an event at www.homeday.org and let the GAC know how they can assist.

FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations

FY 2009 Homeland Security spending bills cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee on June 19 on a vote of 29-0 and the House Committee on June 24 by a voice vote. The table below shows funding for key programs in thousands of dollars: Program or Program Area

FY 2008 Enacted

FY 2009 Proposed by FY 2009 Approved the President by the House Committee

FY 2009 Approved by the Senate Committee

State Homeland Security Grant Program Operation Stonegarden Urban Area Security Initiative Port Security Grants Rail and Transit Security Metropolitan Medical Response System REAL ID Grants Interoperable Communications Emergency Operations Centers Comm. Equipment Direct Assistance Program

950,000 (60,000) 820,000 400,000 400,000 41,000 50,000 50,000 15,000 25,000

200,000 0 825,000 210,000 175,000 0 0 0 0 0

950,000 (60,000) 850,000 400,000 400,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 35,000 0

890,000 (50,000) 825,000 400,000 400,000 33,000 50,000 50,000 10,000 10,000

Citizen Corps Buffer Zone Protection Fire Grant Program SAFER Act Grants Emergency Management Performance Grants National Pre-disaster Mitigation Fund Flood Map Modernization Fund Emergency Food and Shelter Infrastructure Protection Transportation Security Administration U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

15,000 50,000 560,000 190,000 300,000 114,000 220,000 153,000 272,596 6,813,510 8,631,695 9,422,579 4,734,717

15,000 0 300,000 0 200,000 75,000 150,000 100,000 272,800 7,101,553 9,071,386 9,487,189 4,747,905

15,000 0 570,000 230,000 315,000 75,000 220,000 200,000 312,506 6,963,527 9,206,449 9,694,181 4,807,471

15,000 50,000 560,000 190,000 300,000 100,000 185,000 153,000 297,641 6,886,667 9,216,181 9,753,849 4,989,210

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Fire Act Awards

Equipment and vehicle Awards, Fy2003-FY2007( By activity)

ACTIVITY

FY2003

DESCRIPTION

Awd Amt

FY2004 Pct Total

Awd Amt

FY2005 Pct Total

Awd Amt

FY2006 Pct Total

Awd Amt

FY2007 Pct Total

Awd Amt

TOTAL Pct Total

Awd Amt

Pct Total

EQUIPMENT Air-fill Systems

Data not available

$28,760,785

14.72%

$22,460,309

14.94%

$19,876,152

13.15%

$17,548,774

13.06%

$88,646,020

ATVs

Data not available

$483,787

0.25%

$183,041

0.12%

$401,472

0.27%

$359,749

0.27%

$1,428,049

0.23%

Communications Equipment

Data not available

$86,559,310

44.29%

$72,668,979

48.32%

$82,820,057

54.77%

$65,594,691

48.82%

$307,643,037

48.72%

Computers

Data not available

$2,054,045

1.05%

$2,249,637

1.50%

$780,728

0.52%

$539,625

0.40%

$5,624,035

0.89%

EMS Equipment

Data not available

$8,737,286

4.47%

$4,568,043

3.04%

$4,665,805

3.09%

$4,607,964

3.43%

$22,579,098

3.58%

Extrication Equipment

Data not available

$11,187,377

5.72%

$8,576,069

5.70%

$8,653,506

5.72%

$7,915,287

5.89%

$36,332,239

5.75%

Firefighting Equipment

Data not available

$36,050,828

18.45%

$22,739,965

15.12%

$22,272,740

14.73%

$21,582,976

16.06%

$102,646,509

16.26%

Generators

Data not available

$2,547,665

1.30%

$1,844,093

1.23%

$478,913

0.32%

$608,666

0.45%

$5,479,337

0.87%

HAZMAT Equipment

Data not available

$1,888,022

0.97%

$720,913

0.48%

$275,805

0.18%

$413,114

0.31%

$3,297,854

0.52%

Other

Data not available

$15,253,531

7.80%

$13,224,002

8.79%

$9,967,946

6.59%

$14,506,976

10.80%

$52,952,455

8.39%

Technical Rescue Equipment

Data not available

$1,855,132

0.95%

$1,126,486

0.75%

$1,011,481

0.67%

$685,372

0.51%

$4,678,471

0.74%

Training Materials

Data not available

$55,626

0.03%

$18,186

0.01%

0.00%

$8,073

0.01%

$81,885

0.01%

EQUIPMENT TOTAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

$195,433,394 100.00% $150,379,723 100.00% $151,204,605 100.00% $134,371,267 100.00%

14.04%

$631,388,989 100.00%

Air-fill Systems

$449,841

0.15%

$714,001

0.25%

$898,949

0.37%

$468,336

0.29%

$238,762

0.14%

$2,769,889

0.24%

EMS Equipment

$77,933

0.03%

$127,945

0.05%

$168,423

0.07%

$48,329

0.03%

$12,360

0.01%

$434,990

0.04%

Extrication Gear

0.00%

$220,019

0.13%

$186,508

0.11%

$406,527

0.03%

Firefighting Equipment

$782,520

0.00% 0.25%

$2,521,826

0.89%

$1,399,104

0.58%

$1,038,863

0.64%

$758,433

0.44%

$6,500,746

0.56%

HAZMAT Equipment

$650,214

0.21%

$360,164

0.13%

$178,779

0.07%

$39,489

0.02%

$137,446

0.08%

$1,366,092

0.12%

$15,987,248

5.19%

$11,169,554

3.93%

$7,834,059

3.24%

$6,023,366

3.69%

$13,334,074

7.67%

$54,348,301

4.64%

$92,137

0.03%

$146,219

0.05%

$142,907

0.06%

$95,359

0.06%

$156,338

0.09%

$632,960

0.05%

0.00%

$55,219

0.03%

$116,739

0.07%

$171,958

0.01%

Other Rescue Gear Safety Gear

0.00%

0.00%

SCBAs

0.00%

$203,806,086

66.19%

$180,997,537

63.75%

$155,040,434

64.05%

$92,639,957

56.68%

$95,828,666

55.09%

$728,312,680

62.18%

Structural Gear

$83,663,084

27.17%

$87,211,638

30.72%

$75,632,990

31.24%

$61,560,691

37.67%

$62,108,895

35.71%

$370,177,298

31.60%

Wildland Gear

$2,382,081

0.77%

$687,701

0.24%

$777,485

0.32%

$1,252,755

0.77%

$1,071,492

0.62%

$6,171,514

0.53%

PPE TOTAL

$307,891,144 100.00% $283,936,585 100.00% $242,073,130 100.00% $163,442,383 100.00% $173,949,713 100.00% $1,171,292,955 100.00%

VEHICLE Aerial

$9,288,830

Ambulance

4.50%

$8,375,556

0.00%

Brush Truck

$18,929,756

9.18%

Command Vehicle

0.00%

Fire Boat

0.00%

Other Pumper Rescue vehicle Tanker

$138,889

0.07%

$138,782,875

67.30%

$11,096,143

3.73%

$14,775,700

8.76%

$5,510,785

3.93%

$16,498,750

10.88%

$54,449,621

6.11%

0.00%

$3,438,996

2.04%

$1,636,268

1.17%

$3,012,325

1.99%

$8,087,589

0.91%

4.95%

$5,866,028

3.48%

$6,732,482

4.80%

$8,917,343

5.88%

$51,541,752

5.78%

0.00%

0.00%

$165,000

0.11%

$165,000

0.02%

0.66%

0.00%

0.00%

$3,867,078

0.43%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

$138,889

0.02%

48.25%

$540,854,811

60.69%

0.00% $2,747,947

1.22%

$1,119,131

0.00% $139,212,897

62.06%

$97,533,389

57.82%

$92,140,610

65.70%

$73,185,040

$1,736,000

0.84%

$1,598,000

0.71%

$1,796,500

1.07%

$85,000

0.06%

$3,142,100

2.07%

$8,357,600

0.94%

$37,348,022

18.11%

$61,298,187

27.33%

$44,145,167

26.17%

$34,147,473

24.35%

$46,759,625

30.83%

$223,698,474

25.10%

VEHICLE TOTAL

$206,224,372 100.00% $224,328,730 100.00% $168,674,911 100.00% $140,252,618 100.00% $151,680,183 100.00%

TOTAL

$514,115,516 100.00% $703,698,709 100.00% $561,127,764 100.00% $454,899,606 100.00% $460,001,163 100.00% $2,693,842,758 100.00%

$891,160,814 100.00%

Fire Act Awards Equipment and vehicle Awards, Fy2003-FY2007( By item) DESCRIPTION

FY2003 Awd Amt

Aerial Air-fill Systems

Awd Amt

FY2005 Pct Total

Awd Amt

FY2006 Pct Total

Awd Amt

FY2007 Pct Total

Awd Amt

TOTAL Pct Total

Awd Amt

Pct Total

$9,288,830

1.81%

$8,375,556

1.19%

$14,775,700

2.63%

$5,510,785

1.21%

$16,498,750

3.59%

$54,449,621

$449,841

0.09%

$29,474,786

4.19%

$23,359,258

4.16%

$20,344,488

4.47%

$17,787,536

3.87%

$91,415,909

3.39%

0.00%

$3,438,996

0.61%

$1,636,268

0.36%

$3,012,325

0.65%

$8,087,589

0.30%

Ambulance

0.00%

ATVs Brush Truck

FY2004 Pct Total

$18,929,756

0.00%

$483,787

0.07%

$183,041

0.03%

$401,472

0.09%

$359,749

0.08%

$1,428,049

0.05%

3.68%

$11,096,143

1.58%

$5,866,028

1.05%

$6,732,482

1.48%

$8,917,343

1.94%

$51,541,752

1.91%

0.00%

$165,000

0.04%

$165,000

0.01%

$86,559,310

12.30%

$72,668,979

12.95%

$82,820,057

18.21%

$65,594,691

14.26%

$307,643,037

11.42%

Command Vehicle

0.00%

Communications Equipment

0.00%

Computers

2.02%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

$2,054,045

0.29%

$2,249,637

0.40%

$780,728

0.17%

$539,625

0.12%

$5,624,035

0.21%

0.02%

$8,865,231

1.26%

$4,736,466

0.84%

$4,714,134

1.04%

$4,620,324

1.00%

$23,014,088

0.85%

Extrication Equipment

0.00%

$11,187,377

1.59%

$8,576,069

1.53%

$8,653,506

1.90%

$7,915,287

1.72%

$36,332,239

1.35%

Extrication Gear

0.00%

0.00%

$220,019

0.05%

$186,508

0.04%

$406,527

0.02%

Fire Boat

0.00%

$2,747,947

0.00%

$3,867,078

0.14%

0.15% 0.00%

EMS Equipment

Firefighting Equipment

$77,933

$782,520

Generators HAZMAT Equipment Other Pumper Rescue Gear Rescue vehicle

0.39%

$1,119,131

0.20%

0.00%

$38,572,654

5.48%

$24,139,069

4.30%

$23,311,603

5.12%

$22,341,409

4.86%

$109,147,255

4.05%

$2,547,665

0.36%

$1,844,093

0.33%

$478,913

0.11%

$608,666

0.13%

$5,479,337

0.20% 0.17%

$650,214

0.13%

$2,248,186

0.32%

$899,692

0.16%

$315,294

0.07%

$550,560

0.12%

$4,663,946

$16,126,137

3.14%

$26,423,085

3.75%

$21,058,061

3.75%

$15,991,312

3.52%

$27,841,050

6.05%

$107,439,645

3.99%

$138,782,875

26.99%

$139,212,897

19.78%

$97,533,389

17.38%

$92,140,610

20.26%

$73,185,040

15.91%

$540,854,811

20.08%

$92,137

0.02%

$146,219

0.02%

$142,907

0.03%

$95,359

0.02%

$156,338

0.03%

$632,960

0.02%

$1,736,000

0.34%

$1,598,000

0.23%

$1,796,500

0.32%

$85,000

0.02%

$3,142,100

0.68%

$8,357,600

0.31%

0.00%

$55,219

0.01%

$116,739

0.03%

$171,958

0.01%

Safety Gear SCBAs

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

$203,806,086

39.64%

$180,997,537

25.72%

$155,040,434

27.63%

$92,639,957

20.36%

$95,828,666

20.83%

$728,312,680

27.04%

Structural Gear

$83,663,084

16.27%

$87,211,638

12.39%

$75,632,990

13.48%

$61,560,691

13.53%

$62,108,895

13.50%

$370,177,298

13.74%

Tanker

$37,348,022

7.26%

$61,298,187

8.71%

$44,145,167

7.87%

$34,147,473

7.51%

$46,759,625

10.17%

$223,698,474

8.30%

0.00%

$1,855,132

0.26%

$1,126,486

0.20%

$1,011,481

0.22%

$685,372

0.15%

$4,678,471

0.17%

0.00%

$55,626

0.01%

$18,186

0.00%

0.00%

$8,073

0.00%

$81,885

0.00%

0.46%

$687,701

0.10%

$777,485

0.14%

0.28%

$1,071,492

0.23%

$6,171,514

0.23%

Technical Rescue Equipment Training Materials Wildland Gear

TOTAL

$2,382,081

$1,252,755

$514,115,516 100.00% $703,698,709 100.00% $561,127,764 100.00% $454,899,606 100.00% $460,001,163 100.00% $2,693,842,758 100.00%

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CANADIAN FIRE SERVICE: GAC

By Bruce Whitehouse, Chair

In our last report, we discussed recent developments with the CFS:gac name and the logo – both designed to strengthen the message that the group is working to improve the funding situation for the fire service in Canada.

Since that time, the CFS:gac, with research funding assistance from FAMA and FEMSA in conjunction with the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC), has completed a survey based on the “10 Most Important Facts” originally developed by the GAC. The survey of fire departments in Ontario replicates, to a very strong degree, the results of the situation in the US and further reinforces that fire service funding is a wide spread issue.

The results of the Ontario survey were published in a brochure entitled “10 Important Facts”. In addition, the OAFC prepared a budget submission to raise awareness of funding requirements in advance of the Spring 2008 Provincial Budget. While no new funds were specifically allocated for 2008, the increased profile and clearly articulated needs were acknowledged by the Ontario Minister of Public Safety when he stated that the fire service would be his number one priority.

From day one, the objective has been to use the Ontario survey plus the resulting brochure and budget submission as templates that could be used in other jurisdictions across Canada. George Chyzy, of the Manitoba Chiefs’ Association, has already started the process for his province.

Members of the CFS:gac were very pleased when Canada’s major fire service publication, Fire Fighting in Canada (FFIC), announced that it would be conducting a Canada wide survey in September of this year. Further to that, FFIC chose to model the questions on the Ontario survey. When the results are tabulated in early 2009, FFIC has promised that they will be made available for use by the CFS:gac. This will provide the necessary hard data to validate the “10 Important Facts” across Canada.

The committee continues to draw membership from eastern and central Canada. We are specifically looking for additional members to help represent the West and the Northern regions of Canada. Any members who are interested in helping, please contact myself at bruce@amdor.com, Stephan Thibault at sales@fire-pump.com or Rick Suche at rsuche@fgft.ca .

Ongoing and future initiatives include development of a succession plan to ensure that we have ongoing new energy and commitment to help lead the committee. Included in that plan will be guidelines to ensure that those becoming intensely involved can be assured that they will have a defined time for that intensive commitment and that it will not become a “trap” without end.

Stay tuned for more developments.

NAM: Continuing the Fight for Tax Relief

NAM VIEW POINT

By: John Engler, NAM President/CEO Manufacturers need research and development, and the U.S. Economy needs manufacturers. Without the ability to create new products and develop innovative technology, manufacturing – and the domestic economy – would come to a standstill. Unfortunately, Congress has failed repeatedly to provide the resources and incentives manufacturers depend upon to continue their ongoing research and development (RD) efforts.

Earlier this year, the House passed the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 (H.R. 6049), legislation that would extend the R&D tax credit, among other tax relief provisions. The one-year extension of R&D credit included in this bill would deliver an estimated $9 billion in benefits to more than 17,000 companies in America.

Unfortunately, at press time, Senate leaders had failed not once, but twice, to bring the measure before the full Senate for consideration. While a third attempt may be made by the Senate, there remains some doubt about its success because of an accompanying package of revenue offsets. While the business community generally has been silent on the House-passed bill’s revenue offsets, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and most other Republican senators refuse to support a bill that includes tax increases, putting the bill in political limbo. From its original enactment in 1981, the R&D credit has been a proven incentive for additional research and development, with each federal credit dollar generating one additional dollar of business R&D.

The NAM is aggressively urging Congress to immediately pass a bill that President Bush will sign into law. In addition to ongoing face-to-face meetings with lawmakers, the NAM has sent letters to House and Senate members outlining manufacturers’ support for extension of a strengthened R&D credit. As a leader in the R&D Credit Coalition, the NAM also has enlisted the help of member companies’ CEOs and R&D employees to impress upon Congress the importance of this credit – and the extension of other tax incentives that contribute to a strong economy.The NAM remains committed to winning this fight for manufacturers – and the U.S. economy.

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“Every Day Is Home Day” CELEBRATING HOME DAYS 2008

Home Days can range from large events coordinated with other FAMA/FEMSA member companies in your state or region, or they can be smaller, simpler events involving just your company. Simple can be an invite to your offices, or meeting your Congressional representatives and staff at their offices … bring in a pizza or some coffee and donuts. The important thing is to build a relationship with them.

Several of our FEMSA and FAMA member companies have been busy organizing and hosting Home Days in their areas.

We’re proud and appreciative to share some of their events here with you. affiliated with MABAS. ILLINOIS Manufacturers Association, Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services

Reardon specifically pointed Association, Illinois Metropolitan Fire out to the congressional representatives Chiefs Association, including the Illinois in attendance a list of 33 readiness Professional Firefighters Association, and capabilities supported by DHS grants congressional representatives. Staffers from and stresses the importance of future the offices of Sens. Dick Durbin and Barrack funding, particularly for fire departments Obama and Reps. Jerry Weller, Melissa Illinois Fire Service Home Day Committee Chairs Paul that support metropolitan areas. “One Bean, Judy Biggert and Peter Roskam were Darley, Janet Wilmoth and Chief Tom Deegan are shown mission, one team, one fight,” Reardon in attendance. with CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb and Jay Reardon, said. “If we lose funding, we will lose our

president of MABAS. capability to respond.”

Art of Negotiation

By Janet Wilmoth at 9:36 am, 06/06/2008

Keynote speaker Bill Webb,

executive director of the Congressional

If your son or daughter asked for Fire Services Institute in Washington,

money, you’d probably ask how much, D.C., pointed out that the fire caucus

why and what for. is the largest caucus on Capitol Hill.

In describing the CFSI’s efforts Webb

When my daughters were

said, “What CFSI does is to educate young, they learned if they wanted 7 Congressional staffers representing 6 Senators Congress,” he said. “CFSI is the something, they had to sell it to their ‘United Nations’ of the fire service and dad before he would buy in. The girls

Now before your eyes glaze over rallies and educates the fire service eventually learned that before they could at the reference to politics, think back organizations in the political arena.” negotiate with their dad, they first had to to the negotiation process I spelled out

prepare. above. If one of your employees asked for money, you’d probably ask the same

questions. The purpose of Home Day is the

preparation — educate and update — before

the negotiation for funds, something fire

departments across the nation are facing

these days.

Spearheaded by Paul Darley,

70 fire service stakeholders attended the Illinois FAMA representative and president of W.S. Fire Service Home Day on June 4, 2008.

Darley & Co., and the Home Day steering Illinois Fire Chief Executive Director Bob Buhs committee offered a tightly run 90-minute

Being an engineer, my husband (Shown above) gave a status report on recent legislative issues affecting the fire service in program. would always ask a series of logical Illinois. MABAS president Jay Reardon gave an questions about the need or value of overview and future of the program.

Illinois Fire Chief Executive Director their request, whether it was a new Bob Buhs gave a status report on recent Webb pointed out to all the attendees bike or their first computer. Was it a legislative issues affecting the fire service the significant cut facing the FIRE Act need or a want? Why? What were the in Illinois. Updates included the Fire Safety funding, from $560 million in 2008 to benefits and other options? What they Act outlawing both false sprinkler heads and $300 million in 2009; SAFER Grant from would contribute to the investment? smoke detectors.

Buhs explained that some $190 million to zero dollars.

The process frustrated the girls, but it saved time, tears and tantrums, and they companies use cameras inside the smoke

Asking for more money is never learned to be successful negotiators and detectors. easy, but successful negotiating requires educated consumers.

MABAS president and retired Fire some preparation. Home Day is an excellent way to unite for a common

I thought of the art of negotiation Chief Jay Reardon gave an overview and future of the program.

“MABAS is activated cause: protecting communities through during the third annual Illinois Home 800 times a year,” said Reardon. Illinois better emergency response.

Day, held yesterday in Addison, Ill. currently has 1,300 member agencies; Home Day brings together Illinois 38,000 of the 40,000 firefighters in Illinois are When’s your state’s Home Day? members of the Fire Apparatus

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“Every Day Is Home Day” Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s first annual Home Day event was held on August 20, 2008 at the Fox Valley Technical College, in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Duo-Safety Ladder Corp., Marion Body Works, Pierce Manufacturing, Oshkosh Corporation, Seats, Inc., United Plastic Fabricating, and U.S. Tanker.

Once inside our conference venue, Dr. May welcomed our guests and partners in the event and introduced Mr. Jeremy Hansen, chair of the school’s fire protection

catering and hospitality. This year’s event certainly set the tone for future Home Day planning, which in all certainty will become more popular and successful.

We are extremely proud of the team from Fox Valley Tech and Pierce that spearheaded and planned this triumph.

SOUTH DAKOTA

In attendance was Congressman Thomas Petri accompanied by Mrs. Debbie Gebhardt and Mr. Tyler Vorpagel. Mrs. Marlene Mielke attended representing Senator Herb Kohl, and we also had the honor of having Mr. Craig Mosier attend, representing Congressman Steve Kagen. Along with these distinguished guests were local fire chiefs Ed King (Neenah Township Volunteer Fire Department), Tim Bantes (Grand Chute Fire Department), Mike DeBruler (Grand Chute Fire Department) and Tim Franz (City of Oshkosh Fire Department), along with several representatives from the college, including president Dr. Susan May, and executive staff.

technician program. Mr. Hansen discussed the training program the college offers and handed the microphone to Mr. Jeff Resch, past president of FAMA, who continued to emcee the event upon his introduction and spoke on the fact that one out of every two fire trucks in this country is over 15 years old, and the need of continued federal support of the Fire Act Grants.

Mr. Resch then had the pleasure of introducing our guest speaker.

Chief Timothy Franz addressed the audience with a very moving and strong message on the importance of federal support to each department, firefighter commitment and safety. After lunch, awards were presented to Congressman Petri, Mrs. Mielke and Mr. Mosier for the unwavering support their offices provide.

The feedback thus far on this event has been very positive. Each respondent complimented the venue, setting, program,

The program kicked off with an outdoor exhibit of fire apparatus manufactured in the State of Wisconsin.

Exhibitors and co-sponsors of the event included: A&A Manufacturing, Class One/Hale, Custom Fire Apparatus,

Steven Dahlmeier (US Rep. Herseth Sandlin) Kevin Crump (President of Crimson) Robin Ryno (US Senator Thune) Amy Bilka-Skilbred (US Senator Johnson) and Lindsay Harris (US Senator Johnson Intern)

Crimson Fire held its Home Day on August 5th at the Brandon manufacturing plant. Kevin Crump, President of Crimson, visited with the representative assistants from three Congressional offices.

The topics that we discussed that affect our industry/business included:

- What is the status of tax credits/incentives for research and development projects

- What is being done to support manufacturing businesses as a whole

- Implementations to reduce energy/transportation cost on fire trucks

- What grant opportunities are there or will be coming up to research and develop more energy efficient First Response All Calls vehicles?

- What training programs (help) is out there for manufacturing plants to keep the youth trained and interested in the field of fire truck manufacturing as well as remaining in the state of South Dakota to work.

Guests were given a tour of the plant and were impressed with the product as well as the plant in regards to flow and cleanliness.

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MASTERING ON-LINE MARKETING

By Alex Ford, CEO, FireRescue1.com

The Basics of On-line Marketing IN THE FIRE SERVICE–Part I

(reprinted with permission of Fire Dealer Monthly)

We live in an exciting time.

The way we communicate and access information has changed more profoundly in the past 10 years than during any other time in our history.

Beyond the social significance, this has important ramifications for how we as companies interact with our customers and vice versa.

Whether you are a marketing manager, executive or small business owner, there is one thing that is certain in 2008: Reaching and marketing to our customers is much more difficult and complex today than it was 10 years ago. In thinking about marketing, I used to talk a lot about the “Law of 7s”, which meant that to influence behavior a marketer much touch a customer seven times before that customer takes action. I then started talking about the “Law of 11s”. But with our customers now being bombarded with more and more advertisements - an estimated 3,000 per day or more than one million per year - it is really more like the “Law of 17s”.

At the same time, the evolution of the Internet into a key form of media has made the job of the marketer tougher. It is no longer about print ads and trade shows with a little direct marketing and sponsorship mixed in.

The Internet has changed the rules of the game across all industries.

Marketing is simply tougher than it once was, and reaching the fire service and first responders is certainly no exception.

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Online Marketing to the Fire Service Our job as marketers is to answer this question: In an increasingly noisy and challenging environment, how can you capture the attention and interest of first responders and use marketing to create real and demonstrable business value?

• 60 percent of U.S. consumers use the Internet to do product research, with 20 percent of Internet users doing so on a given day.

• 48 percent of internet users have visited a video-sharing site such as YouTube, a number that is growing at 46 percent year over year.

My company has been marketing to first responders and helping clients reach the public safety market for nearly 10 years. This article is designed to address the complexity and challenges of online marketing and help you better understand and take advantage of the opportunities it presents.

But it seems there is a disconnect between recognizing these trends and applying this knowledge to marketing to the fire service and first responders as a whole. I believe there are a number of reasons for this, including comfort with existing media channels, the amount of work required to make online marketing work, too many advertising options and poor customer service from many of the online media sites out there.

So why should you care? Isn’t the fire market still about relationships, trust and face-to-face contact? Yes, it certainly is.

The goal of this column is not to tell you to move your ad budget online or forego offline options, but to highlight important trends in your customers’ behavior and product research preferences and give you the tools to effectively add online as a critical component of your marketing strategy.

Used effectively, online marketing reinforces and enhances the trust and relationships you have developed offline.

Are firefighters online?

Most of us are familiar with overall trends related to Internet use. I would bet that 90% of those reading this article have researched electronics – a laptop, a DVD player or a flat screen TV– using Google, CNET or another online resource within the past 3 months. If you’re like me, you probably receive some sort of annoying email, video or link from your mother on at least a weekly basis.

Here are a few stats that illustrate the growth of the Internet: • 71.4 percent of the U.S. population is now online, representing 126 percent growth over the year 2000.

• $34.7 billion was spent online in the third quarter of 2007 alone and as of year end 2007, more than 50 percent of U.S. consumers had bought a product online.

Perhaps the most common excuse for the lack of online marketing strategies is the perception that the fire service is antiquated, backward and resistant to new technology. We tend to think of them not as mass market consumers, but as old-fashioned, traditional thinkers, beholden to forms of media such as magazines and the occasional trade show.

This may have been true in 2000, when perhaps 10 percent of firefighters were using the Internet.

But things are much different in 2008; when was the last time you went into a fire department that didn’t have online access?

I can definitively say that the fire service has moved online. We estimate that 73% of first responders now regularly access the Internet.

More than 30,000 firefighters are on Facebook. We have estimated that the major firefighting Web sites collectively receive more than 1.8 million unique visitors each month. Our fire sites alone receive more than 360,000 unique visits each month, which is the equivalent of roughly 11 FDICs. continued on next page

What are firefighters doing online?

OK, enough stats - you get it.

Firefighters are online. But you’re likely asking, “Yeah they’re online, but what are they doing that is relevant to me as marketer?”

When thinking about online behavior, we Internet guys use the term “Use Cases”. Use cases describe the set of needs, behaviors and the related activities that drive the use of a specific Web site. For example, if you use an online banking site, your use cases could include transferring money, checking your balance, or researching additional products like mortgages and lines of credit. For firefighters, we have identified the following four primary use cases that drive their online activity: Product Research – More and more, firefighters have embraced the internet as a tool for product research. A large percentage of visitors to firefightingfocused web sites are driven by their interest in researching product purchases. Fire products are often complex, highly specified and mission critical. Many require education and ongoing training as part of the sales process. The online environment is ideal for this process and sites like present firefighting product information in a clean, easily navigable manner are becoming first stops when a firefighter or department needs to research products.

Breaking News/Current Events – Due to the local and regional nature of firefighting and the low frequency of calls, current events are an important tool for training and staying informed. Incidents and trends that are seen in one part of the country are directly relevant to most others.

That, combined with the need to stay informed of homeland security threats in a post 9/11 world, has made staying abreast of current events essential.

Before the Internet, “current” meant reading about an incident in a magazine three months after it occurred.

Training Information and Research – Firefighters spend of the majority of their time training and only a fraction responding to calls, which means firefighting is decidedly a training-focused business. For the fire service, the Internet has become a 24-7 training environment. Access to video, online training tools, research, articles and case studies has been a major factor in driving firefighters online.

Community and Interaction – We all know that the fire service is an incredibly tightknit community, but it is still fragmented across more than 30,000 departments, most small or volunteer and lacking significant resources. The Internet is ideal for connecting disparate groups of people and facilitating interaction. Whether they are discussing extrication techniques, new products, analyzing incidents or sharing photos of their pets, firefighters are communicating online in record numbers.

What does this mean?

The bottom line is that the Internet is here to stay and the activities firefighters are engaging in online are DIRECTLY relevant to your company. Some of you have started to interact with your customers online in a meaningful way, others are dabbling online, and some are still hoping it will go away. Let me be blunt: If you are not incorporating online advertising into your marketing mix, your strategy will be incomplete and less effective at best and, at worst, you will lose sales opportunities and customer relationships to your competitors.

The Opportunity

Online is a unique and rapidly evolving media channel and form of advertising. It offers marketers a highly flexible and complex environment that goes well beyond the traditional “About Us” corporate web site. This flexibility means the Internet can meet a wide range of marketing objectives, including: • Building brand exposure • Creating a thought leadership position • Launching new products • Differentiating your products • Driving leads • Conducting PR • Managing your corporate presence • Training your customers

• Educating the market • Addressing business challenges • Getting feedback from customers • And, of course, selling

There’s no way around it - online advertising requires work.

It’s not as simple as creating a onepage print ad and running it in three publications 12 times per year.

But a good general command of the basics of online marketing and the various options available to you puts you in a good position for success.

Also, online is measurable and can be tracked, and online advertising is significantly less costly per impression and per lead than traditional print or trade show marketing. It’s easy to run a couple of test campaigns and then refine.

Your customers and potential customers are online in rapidly growing numbers. As one of our top clients likes to say, “Fish where the fish are.”

This column is design to help you do it right and take away a lot of the mystery around the Internet and online marketing. Grab your pole and let’s do some fishing.

Check next quarter’s FEMSA Newsletter for part 2 of this column, in which we’ll address some of the basic online marketing terms and explain the varied options available to you.

Alex Ford is CEO and one of the cofounders of the Praetorian Group, overseeing FireRescue1.com, PoliceOne. com, Homeland1.com and EMS1.com. He has more than 10 years experience in online marketing and internet business strategy and is widely recognized as a leading expert in marketing to the public safety sector and first responders. Praetorian’s network of sites receives more than 1.6 million unique visits per month and counts 330,000 first responders as registered members, with 350 companies as sponsors. Within the fire market, Praetorian operates FireRescue1. com, VolunteerFD.org and FlashoverTV. com as well as several sponsored micro sites, including FireGrantsHelp.com, PPE101.com and FireRehab.com.

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FEMSA MEMBER NEWS Akron Brass Company [July 28, 2008] - Akron Brass announced that they have added Cory Berglin as their District Sales Manager for the Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota market areas.

Based in Minnesota, Cory will be working with authorized Akron distributors to meet the needs of municipal fire departments throughout his geographic territory. This will include sales support for all Akron Brass nozzles, monitors and fire ground appliances as well as their growing line of reels, scene lighting, warning lighting and hand tools.

Cory is a member of his local volunteer fire department and has been a District Sales Manager with Akron Brass previously. He has been in the fire industry for the past thirteen years.

[August 11, 2008) - Akron Brass announced that John Kilpatrick has re-joined the Akron Brass Team as the Industrial Sales Manager for the Texas and Oklahoma market areas.

Based near Houston, John brings many years of sales experience focused on the Industrial marketplace in Texas. John has been a Guest Instructor at the Texas A & M Industrial Fire School for the past 30 years.

[August 20, 2008] - Akron Brass Company announced today that Thomas H. Hudak has been named President, effective September 8, 2008.

Most recently, Hudak served as CEO of Pidilite USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Pidilite Industrial LTD headquartered in Mumbai, India, which manufactures and sells cleaning and additive products for the automotive aftermarket. Prior to that, Hudak has held leadership posi-

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tions with Emerson, The Stanley Works and Wiremold/Legrand.

“Tom’s strong leadership background and proven track record for delivering results gained during his 25 years experience in sales and marketing, makes him a natural fit for this position,” said Peter Costello, President of IPD Group for Premier Farnell. “I am delighted we found such an outstanding leader and am confident in his ability to drive Akron’s growth and business agenda.”

Hudak is a graduate of Penn State and holds a Masters from the University of Memphis.

facilities have achieved verification as an Independent Service Provider (ISP) to NFPA 1851: Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting

E-One

[August 5, 2008] - The management team of E-ONE and American Industrial Partners (AIP), a financial investment firm, announced the completed acquisition of EONE, Inc. from Federal Signal Corporation.

Peter Guile, Chief Executive Officer of E-ONE, said, “Under our new ownership, we are implementing a comprehensive agenda of operating initiatives targeted at achieving industry leadership in areas such as quality, delivery, cost, product performance, and aftermarket support. We believe the unique resources and expertise of AIP will help E-ONE achieve significant success as an independent company.”

Dino Cusumano, a managing partner of American Industrial Partners, said, “We believe in the leadership of Peter Guile and the depth and experience of the E-ONE management team and employee base.

We are confident that our partnership with E-One management will create an industry leading company. E-ONE is a premier brand name in the fire rescue market and has a tremendous franchise that we can build on. Our operating resources will allow the Company to achieve its full potential as an industry leader.”

A board of directors has been appointed to advise the E-ONE management team. E-ONE’s Board of Directors will include Gene Goodson and Donn Viola who each have substantial experience in the fire rescue and heavy truck industries. Gene Goodson is the former Chairman and CEO of Oshkosh Truck. Donn Viola is the former Chief Operating Officer of Mack Trucks.

Gene Goodson stated, “It is exciting to be involved with a company with such high potential as E-ONE. The challenges and opportunities in the fire apparatus industry have changed dramatically in the past ten years and I look forward to being part of such a dynamic industry.”

ECMS

[August 13, 2008] - ECMS, Inc. is proud to announce that its Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, Oakland, CA, and Phoenix, AZ,

and Proximity Fire Fighting. Led by Benita Beeman, Manager of Branch Operations, ECMS completed an extensive inspection and testing program encompassing repairs to outer shells, thermal liners and moisture barriers, as well as an on-site audit of its Quality Management Program. Testing and on-site audits are required annually to maintain verification status. To date (August 12, 2008), ECMS is the only Verified Independent Service Provider in the states of Arizona, California and Nevada.

Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc.

[August 6, 2008] - Elkhart Brass is pleased to announce three recent hires.

Ron Briggs has accepted the position of Regional Sales Manager for our Mid-Atlantic Territory Region, which includes: West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and the metro D.C. area. Ron has served as a Sales Manager and a Regional Sales Manager in a variety commercial settings for over 20 years. Additionally, Ron is a certified Firefighter; for five years he has been an active member of his local volunteer department in Pennsylvania.

Two additional recent hires continue to expand Elkhart’s commitment to excellent customer service: • Marlene Grudzinski joined Elkhart’s Customer Service Department in late April 2008. Marlene notes she is looking forward to using her 30 plus years Customer Service and Export experience, primarily in the automotive industry, for Elkhart Brass.

• Deborah Overholt also joined Elkhart’s Customer Service Department in late April 2008. Deborah brings to Elkhart Brass over 35 years of technical and mechanical customer service support experience.

FEMSA MEMBER NEWS Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

[August 12, 2008] - Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. announced that Garrison Fire & Rescue Corp. of Palenville, NY has been named its Authorized Sales & Service dealer in Eastern New York.

For over 30 years, Garrison Fire & Rescue has been family owned and operated, providing sales and service of a full line of quality fire equipment and rescue supplies. Known for their outstanding customer service, Garrison was one of the first fire apparatus dealerships in New York State to offer mobile service capabilities to keep their customers’ emergency vehicles ready to respond.

Garrison’s other huge asset is their employees. The people of Garrison Fire have over 350 years of combined firefighting experience. Their sales force alone has over 100 combined years of experience in the sale and design of new fire apparatus. “Our dedication to service and the experience and knowledge of our staff are truly the keys to our overall success,” said Chet Garrison, President of Garrison Fire & Rescue. “In partnering with Ferrara, our companies’ mutual commitment to superior customer service and providing first-class emergency vehicles designed to meet our customers’ individual needs will be a great fit.”

“We are excited to have such an outstanding company join our dealer network,” said Chris Ferrara, CEO and founder of Ferrara Fire Apparatus.

“Chet, Blake and the rest of the team at Garrison Fire & Rescue have an excellent reputation with their customers and are well known in their area. We look for big things from their company.”

Fire Chief Publications

[ August 18, 2008] - Today, Fire Chief magazine announced the winners of the annual “Fire Chief of the Year” awards honoring longtime dedication and leadership in Caption: (l-r:) Chief Michael Lee, the fire and Bethany FD., NC; Wilson Jones, emergency Pres., Pierce Manufacturing; services. The Chief Charles L. Werner, Charlotawards are tesville FD., VA sponsored by Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE: OSK), and were presented during the opening session at the 2008 International As-

sociation of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International Exhibits and Conference in Denver, Colo. Career Fire Chief Charles Werner of Charlottesville, VA, and volunteer Fire Chief Michael Lee of Bethany, NC, received the awards.

“The Fire Chief of the Year award honors the high-caliber experience, knowledge and dedication that is prevalent among America’s top fire chiefs,” said Wilson Jones, president, Pierce Manufacturing. “Chief Werner and Chief Lee are two truly remarkable individuals who set a high standard for leadership in the fire and emergency service community. We are proud to present them with this award.”

Career Fire Chief Honoree –

Chief Charles L. Werner, Charlottesville Fire Department, Va.

Chief Werner is a 28-year veteran of the Charlottesville Fire Department and was nominated by Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company, the Maryland Fire Chiefs Association and the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association with support from Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine. Since the events of Sept.

11, 2001, Chief Werner has worked with all levels of government to improve the way first responders communicate with one another – helping to develop federal standards and increase state-level funding to improve communications practices. He is a national presenter on fire service leadership, communications, technology and grants. Chief Werner serves on the communications committee for the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the SAFECOM executive committee.

Volunteer Fire Chief Honoree –

Chief Michael H. Lee, Bethany Fire Department, N.C.

Chief Lee was nominated by the Bethany Fire Department for which he has voluntarily served for more than 20 years. During his leadership, Chief Lee has overseen the Department’s policies to meet national standards. He has lowered the Department’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) risk rating, established a new substation, and promoted educational and professional development opportunities for the Department’s members. He also has improved membership by helping to ensure retirement and insurance benefits are available to members. Chief Lee serves on the Rockingham County Fire Chiefs’ Council, the North Carolina Fireman’s Association, the North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Fire-Dex

June 26, 2008- John Franks joined FireDex in June 2008 as the Regional Sales Manager Trainee. His background includes

18 years of outside sales in the consumer electronics industry and 7 year of vehicle safety equipment sales. John is married to Julie and resides in Canton with his two daughters Anna and Caroline.

June 26, 2008-Bill Burke, president of Fire-Dex, was recently recognized as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. This award recognizes business men and women who excel at growing and sustaining market leading businesses.

“I am pleased to be recognized as such an elite company. During the last the last 25 years, Fire-Dex has continued to grow and expand through the hard work and dedication of its associates and distributors,” said Bill Burke, president of Fire-Dex.

Fire Facilities Inc.

[June 25, 2008] - Fire Facilities Inc., a subdivision of Trachte Building Systems, makes an addition to its engineering team.

Fire Facilities Inc’s engineering department has added Bill Milhbauer as a technician. Bill’s main responsibilities will be drawing, designing, and specification writing on the fire training tower product. Bill was promoted into engineering from the manufacturing department after five years with Fire Facilities Inc. Bill has obtained an associates degree in CAD drafting from Herzing College.

Bill enjoys snowboarding and sport bike riding when not in the office.

Fire Facilities Inc. is pleased to welcome Bill Milhbauer to the organization.

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FEMSA MEMBER NEWS Fireman’s Fund

[June 16, 2008] - In recognition of the achievements and success of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company’s corporate philanthropy initiative, Fireman’s Fund Heritage®, the company has been awarded a 2008 American Business Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program in the nation.

The announcement was made during an awards ceremony attended by more than 600 business leaders in New York City on June 12th.

In the past four years, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has donated more than $18 million to over 1,000 different fire departments across the country. The equipment purchased through those donations has saved an untold number of lives.

Thousands of firefighters are better equipped to respond to emergencies and a number of local communities are safer because of it.

“We are honored to receive this award,” said Mike LaRocco, president and CEO of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. “Our entire organization, from employees to agents, is committed to helping make local communities safer, and this program does just that.”

The American Business Awards, also known as The Stevie® Awards, are one of the top honors in the business world. They recognize the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and business people worldwide.

Founded in 1863 with a mission to support firefighters, Fireman’s Fund continues this mission today through the Fireman’s Fund Heritage program. The initiative is designed to provide needed equipment, training and educational tools to local fire departments. Fireman’s Fund employees, along with independent insurance agencies/brokers that sell Fireman’s Fund products, are able to direct grants to fire departments in their communities.

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Firehouse Magazine and Events

[September 2, 2008] - For over 30 years, Firehouse® Magazine has provided firefighters across the country with information they use to save lives and property.

For 25 years, Firehouse Expo has brought the magazine to life, allowing firefighters the opportunity to train with the writers at hands-on training and listen and meet them first hand at the Firehouse Expo conference. To provide this information and put together this conference requires dedication and commitment to training and education. Harvey Eisner, the Firehouse Events conference director and Firehouse Magazine editor-in-chief, has dedicated his life to furthering fire service training and education. He has been a leader in the service, ensuring that he is connected with issues and training that need to be discussed so that firefighters can do their jobs safely and effectively. Harvey Eisner was recognized for his outstanding contributions and commitment to the fire service community with a special award presented to him at the recent Firehouse Expo in Baltimore.

FireRescue Magazine

[August 18, 2008] FireRescue Magazine has expanded its ad sales team, as of June 2008. Teaming up with Sheri Collins, the sole account manager for over 10 years, is Joe Skey, a 15-year veteran of public safety and health care advertising sales.

Advertising Director/Western Territory Representative Sheri Collins stated “The magazine is now too large to be handled by one sole representative, so I am excited by the addition of Joe to the FireRescue sales team. I am confident that with his help, we can continue FireRescue’s growth while providing an exceptional level of customer service, marketing consulting and support.”

For the past 15 years, Skey has handled advertising sales for the National

Safety Council’s Safety + Health magazine and the 5 official magazines of the American Hospital Association, among others. Based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with the RH Media group, Skey is close to many of FireRescue’s eastern advertisers’ offices.

FireRescue magazine is uniquely positioned to meet and exceed reader and advertiser needs: the recent addition of Tim Sendelbach as Editor-in-Chief; the new Wildland Urban Interface section; strong editorial and design month in and month out; the biweekly FireRescue eNewsletter with 25,000 subscribers and growing; and a respected and credible brand to the industry. All of this, combined with its publishing partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) , ensures that fire service advertisers will be well-served by FireRescue.

Joe Skey may be reached at 856-673-4000 or joe.rhmedia@verizon. net.

Gimaex of America, LLC

[July 21, 2008] – Gimaex of America, LLC is poud to announce the launch of its new web site. Please visit us at www.gimaex-usa.com.

Hannay Reels

[August 11, 2008] In 2008, Hannay Reels celebrates its diamond jubilee anniversary, marking 75 years of reel pride for the company. Since 1933, the Hannay family has owned and operated a leading manufacturing facility of hose and cable reels. The formula for over seven decades of success has included continual facility expansion, along with constant product developments in order to meet market needs and solve customers’ unique problems.

From founder Clifford Hannay’s first manual-crank reel, the company has grown steadily on the strength of its reliable products. The Hannay production team generated about 3,600 reels a year from a new manufacturing facility in 1952. Today, over 70,000 reels are shipped worldwide from a headquarters that was recently expanded by 44,000 square feet to accommodate larger fabrication, assembly and shipping departments. Hannay has become a reel leader in countless markets, including audio and video, aircraft and boat refueling, offshore unloading of crude oil,

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Kochek Company, Inc.

Quality, Service and Integrity continue to be the watchwords of L.N. Curtis & sons.

[June 1, 2008] - Kochek Company has appointed Rodney Furgison as a new Territory Sales Manager. He will be responsible for dealer management and supporting the dealer network in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Furgison, based in central Pennsylvania, has more than 18 years experience in the fire industry including loose equipment sales and territory management in fire service communications.

[June 13, 2008] - Kochek Company has created a new updated and expanded Web site to improve communication and support for customers. The URL is www.kochek.com.

The new content managed site offers greater functionality to create a more useful tool for customers. The site is a comprehensive source of application information, product descriptions, part numbers, and current pricing. Customers can now go to the Kochek site to check on the latest products offerings, custom options and contact information.

L.N. Curtis & sons

[August 7, 2008] L.N. Curtis & sons’ commitment to provide safe and effective emergency and rescue equipment to the emergency responder community continues to expand as we are pleased to announce the promotion of two of our employees to Division Management positions.

Jeff Curtis has assumed the responsibilities as Division Manager for the Pacific North Division, located in Oakland, California. This division is responsible for Northern California, Hawaii and Western Nevada.

Effective October 1, 2008, Roger Curtis will be leading the Pacific South Division based in Los Angeles, California as Division Manager.

This division services customers in Southern California and Southern Nevada.

Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons has added new field staff members to further enhance their capabilities with customers.

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Plastisol Composites of North America, LLC

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[August 4, 2008] - Plastisol Composites of North America, LLC. announces completion of its new manufacturing facilities in Groton, New York. The new complex will house general administration and sales offices, engineering support, and manufacturing for composite fire apparatus bodies. The

building features twin overhead wireless cranes for rapid body assembly. The plant will feature four (4) separate production lines for a variety of emergency apparatus units, as well as specialty vehicles for military applications. The state-of-art building is equipped with automatic sprinkler protection, fire hydrants, and central station services.

Production of apparatus will begin in October 2008 for North America and export operations. The new USA plant is supported by the main facility in the Netherlands. Alan Saulsbury, President states this is truly an exciting time for Plastisol expansion around the world.

Streamlight, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released a Data Messaging Standards Language Guide for Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Developed with practitioner input, this guide is intended to assist procurement officials who develop RFPs for emergency response information technology systems. The language provided in the guide requires manufacturers to incorporate Emergency Data Exchange Language (EDXL) messaging standards into their products.

EDXL standards enable emergency responders to share critical data – such as a map, a situational report, or an alert – seamlessly across disparate software applications, devices, and systems.

Effective exchange of this type of data is essential during emergency response operations.

[September 15, 2008] - Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, marked its 35th anniversary with a gala open house September 13 at is newly expanded headquarters in Eagleville, PA. More than 200 guests, including local municipal officials, customers and distribution partners were invited to tour the facility that includes a 75,000-foot expansion to office and manufacturing space.

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Contact FDSOA 508-881-3114 F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Symposium .................................................................Nov 3-5.................................................................................Charlotte, NC Fire Rescue Conference & Expo.......................................................................................Nov 5-9...............................................................................Las Vegas, NV

FDSOA Apparatus Specification/Maintenance Sym....................................................... Jan 18-21...................................................................................Orlando, FL Contact: Mary McCormack at FDSOA 508-881-3114 Fire Rescue East.............................................................................................................. Jan 28-31.......................................................................Daytona Beach, FL Firehouse World . ...... ..........................................................................................................Feb 15-19 (Ex. Feb 17-19) .................................................... San Diego, CA

Contact: Mary Velline 800-827-8009 Southwest CAFS Seminar............................................................................................... Feb 26-28............................................................................ Rosenberg, TX Fire PPE Symposium . .................................................................................................. March 9-11 . ...........................................................................Charlotte, NC Industrial Fire World......................................................................................................... Mar 23-25..............................................................................Beaumont, TX Wildland Fire (IAFC) 703/273-0911................................................................................. Mar 24-26..................................................................................... Reno, NV EMS Today Conf. & Expo ......................................................................................... Mar 24-28 .......................................................................Baltimore, MD Contact: Ed Nichols 203-840-5968 FAMA Spring Meeting....................................................................................................Mar 27-Apr 1........................................................................ St. Augustine, Fl CFSI Fire Caucus Dinner................................................................................................... Apr 1-2..............................................................................Washington, DC Saskatchewan Fire Chiefs............................................................................................... Apr 23-26..........................................................................Prince Albert, SA FDIC - Fire Department Instructors Conference ...............................................Apr 20-25 (Exhibits 23-25)...............................................................Indianapolis, IN Contact: Lila or Nanci at Fire Engineering 888-TEL-FDIC FAMA Tech. Comm........................................................................................................... Apr 26 ?..............................................................................Indianapolis, IN Ontario Fire Chiefs.............................................................................................................May 2-6................................................................................. Toronto, ONT Station Style Conference by Fire Chief Magazine............................................................May 3-6.................................................................................... Denver, CO IAFC Fire-Rescue Med Conference..................................................................................May 4-6...............................................................................Las Vegas, NV IAFC Eastern Division........................................................................................................ May 14.......................................................................................... York, PA Penna. Fire Expo.............................................................................................................May 15-17............................................................................. Harrisburg, PA

Contact: Tina Alexander at 717-464-3291 Alberta Fire Chiefs...........................................................................................................May 23-27.............................................................................Red Deer, ALB Hazmat Response Teams Conference............................................................................May 28-31........................................................................... Hunt Valley, MD British Columbia Fire Chiefs.........................................................................................May 31- Jun 4........................................................................... Namaimo, BC Manitoba Fire Chiefs.......................................................................................................... Jun 4-6.................................................................... Portage la Prairie, MB Quebec Fire Chiefs............................................................................................................ Jun 6-9........................................................................................................

Rimouski, QUE NFPA World Safety Conference....................................................................................... Jun 8-11.....................................................................................Chicago, IL Fire 2007 (New York Fire Chiefs) 703-934-4700.............................................................Jun 11-13 .........................................................................Lake George, NY IAFC Southeastern Division............................................................................................ Jun 18-20......................................................................... Myrtle Beach, SC New England Fire-Rescue/IAFC N. E. Division.............................................................. Jun 18-20........................................................................W. Springfield, MA Metro Chiefs..................................................................................................................... Jun 21-25.............................................................................Edmonton, ALB Health, Fitness and Safety Symposium (Phoenix FD).................................................... Jun 23-25.................................................................................. Phoenix, AZ Maritimes Fire Chiefs Conf...................................................................................................Unk...........................................................................................................

IAFC Missouri Valley Division............................................................................................ Jul 9-11........................................................................... Overland Pk, MO Firehouse Expo: . ..................................................................................................Jul 21-26, (Ex. 23-25).....................................................................Baltimore, MD Contact: Mary Velline, 800-827-8009 Fire-Rescue International............................... Aug 27-29.................................................................................... Dallas, TX Contact: Sara Baeth at IAFC 443-627-2200 FAMA Tech Meeting.......................................................................................................... Aug 28 ?..................................................................................... Dallas, TX Incident Management Symposium (Phoenix FD)..............................................................Sep 2-4................................................................................... Phoenix, AZ IAFC Southwestern Div.....................................................................................................Sep TBD..............................................................................Little Rock, AR New Jersey Firefighters................................................................................................... Sep 17-18................................................................................Wildwood, NJ Pittsburgh Fire/Rescue & EMS........................................................................................Sep 18-20..............................................................................Pittsburgh, PA Contact: Kelly Simon Productions 800-747-5599 FDSOA Annual Conf. ...................................................................................................... Sep 21-25..................................................................................Orlando, FL

Contact: FDSOA 508-881-3114 Fire Rescue Canada.............................................................................................................Unk...........................................................................................................

National Fallen Fighters Memorial Weekend ................................................................... Oct 3-4.............................................................................Emmitsburg, MD Fall Meeting : FEMSA (8-9) FAMA (10-11)........................................................................Oct 7-11.............................................................................Washington, DC Firehouse Central/EMS................................................................................................... Oct 26-30................................................................................... Atlanta, GA

Contact: Mary Velline, 800-827-8009 F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Symposium .............................................................. Nov TBD................................................................................Charlotte, NC IAFC Volunteer & Combination Officers Symposium.......................................................Nov 5-8........................................................................Clearwater Bch, FL

Contact Ed Nichols 203-840-5968

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Expo Protection, International Exhibition of Risks Management............................ 4-7 November 2008........................................................................ Paris, France

www.expoprotection.com 2009 International Wildland Fire Conference www.wildlandfire09.com....................18-20 June 2009....................................................................Sydney, Australia 2010 INTERSCHUTZ www.interschutz.org.de........................................................... 7-12 June 2010.................................................................... Leipzig, Germany

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