The Leader May 2012 February 2012
Inside this issue:
President’s Message President Douglas Cline Debunking the 2 “Chief’s only” Myth
Company Offi- 3 cers become a member of the IAFC/SEAFC
NEW EPA FIRE TRUCK REGULATION
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Agenda Hampton Conference
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Target Solutions Partnership
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Conference Educational Programs and Presenters
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As we quickly close in on the Leadership conference and the end of my term as President, I want to thank everyone for their support and efforts during my tenure. It is amazing to look back over the last 18 months and see the accomplishments of the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs. This was possible only by the dedicated individuals who served on the Board of Directors, SEAFC Committees and Individuals who took on additional responsibilities above and beyond the call of duty. The success is also attributed to the outstanding business leadership of the SEAFC Executive Director Pat Cimini who is the unsung hero of the organization As the SEAFC transitions leadership and moves forward I am confident that the future holds many more great accomplishments. We look forward to seeing you in Hampton, Virginia in a short time and make your plans for 2013 for North Charleston, SC. Again thank you to everyone for your support and efforts. You have stepped up to my challenge of “Get Involved in Your Fire Service” and far surpassed my expectations...Thank You! Sincerely,
Douglas K. Cline President
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Debunking the “Chief’s only” Myth Debunking the “Chief’s only” myth of IAFC/SEAFC membership is the task at hand. I am Engineer David Bullard of Martinez-Columbia (Ga.) Fire Rescue and Director at Large of the Georgia State Firefighters Association. I am a guilty victim of the above mentioned myth. The journey I have taken, which debunked it for me, has been interesting, eye opening, and motivating. After encouragement of a colleague with City of Atlanta Fire, I submitted a proposal to speak at FRI 2010 in Chicago. I was not a member of the IAFC/SEAFC at the time and was not even fully aware that there were membership opportunities for me. Two weeks prior to FRI, my Training Officer and I were notified that we would be filling in a program as alternates. Panic set it, I felt awkward as a non chief officer, being asked to present to an association I was not a member of. With a little quick research I discovered the Affiliate Membership program; open to Company Officers, Code Officials, Mechanics, and Administrative Staff who are not Chief Officers. Perfect, I could join and have a role in the IAFC/SEAFC. Engineer David Bullard Little did I know at the time, the path I had set forth onto. In the early sixties, the first experiments were conducted on how well connected humans are. From this, came the famous six degrees of separation. I am a firm believer that an outgoing person, willing to put an effort forth can lessen this degree of separation. By joining the IAFC/SEAFC and attending FRI, the SEAFC Conference, and through social media the possibilities to connect with peers in the fire service become almost endless. Anyone wishing to advance in the fire service both professionally and personally, as well as with a desire to progress the fire service itself, needs a solid and ever growing network to utilize as a resource. The world we live in is ever evolving and we cannot afford to look in the mirror and compliment ourselves. Instead, we need to be looking at the windows to what our counterparts are doing, learning, and dealing with, in order to better prepare ourselves and learn from them. As I began to do just that, my path led me to a conversation at FRI 2011 in Atlanta, which resulted in the awesome opportunity to serve as Chairperson of the SEAFC Communications Committee and a seat on the SEAFC Professional Development Committee. The resources I have gained to draw from, learn from, and share information with have become virtually endless. I encourage everyone to get connected, get involved, and give something back to the fire service. As Chair of Communications, I am pleased to share that one of our major goals in membership awareness and recruitment. It all boils down to debunking the “Chiefs only” myth. With a variety membership types available, there is sure to be one that will fit your needs. Please feel free to connect with me and help to expand my network on Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as the SEAFC on Facebook and Twitter.
Membership Opportunities: Regular Membership status is available to fire chiefs, fire marshals and chief officers with 2-5 bugles. Departmental Membership is open to departments that serve a population of 10,000 or less. The entire department can join for the price of a regular membership. Affiliate Membership is available to members of a fire department or emergency medical services agency (captains, lieutenants, firefighters, paramedics, code officials, mechanics, administrative staff and others) who are not chief officers. Associate Membership is available to elected or appointed officials, individuals representing businesses that are interested in the IAFC and other interested parties. If you have any questions or would like to join, please contact Pat Cimini SEAFC Executive Director 843-397-9146 or executivedirector@seafc.org.
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Alabama – Florida – Georgia – Kentucky – Mississippi – North Carolina– Carolina– Puerto Rico South Carolina – Tennessee – U.S. Virgin Island – Virginia – West Virginia
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Company Officers $95.00 Per Year Will make you a member of the IAFC/SEAFC If you are a captain, lieutenant, firefighter, paramedic, code official, mechanic, administrative staff or others who are not chief officers but are members of a fire department or emergency medical services agency ask about membership. Contact Pat Cimini SEAFC Executive Director 843-397-9146 or executivedirector@seafc.org.
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North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Chief Ron Fowler, Monroe Fire Department SEAFC North Carolina Director
Congratulations to Stoney Point Fire Department on achieving their Accredited Agency Status. Stoney Point received this honor from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International at the 2012 CPSE Excellence Conference held in North Las Vegas, Nevada on March 6 and 7, 2012. Stoney Point joins 11 other North Carolina Fire Departments who hold the accredited status and is the first volunteer fire department in North Carolina to achieve this standing. Stoney Pont Fire Department is located in Cumberland County near Fayetteville, North Carolina. Congratulations again to Chief Freddy Johnson and all members of the Stoney Point Fire Department. Stoney Point Fire Department Receiving their Accreditation Award
Chief Ed Brinson has been selected to serve as the Assistant Director of the North Carolina State Firemen’s Association. Chief Brinson currently serves as the Chief of the Fairview Rural Fire Department in Apex, NC. Chief Brinson holds an AAS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Science Management, a Masters Degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership and has completed the Executive Fire Officer Program. Congratulations to Chief Brinson.
Chief Ed Brinson
The South Atlantic Fire and Rescue Expo is scheduled for August 8 – 11, 2012 and will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo is the statewide firefighter’s exposition held in conjunction with the North Carolina State Firemen’s Association and the North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference that can trace its beginnings back to the late 1800’s. The theme for this year’s conference, which will be the 125 th for the North Carolina State Fireman’s Association, is “Make a Difference”. Be there to be part of this tradition and to “Make a Difference” in the fire service. Thank you and stay safe.
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Mark your calendar for the 2012 SEAFC Annual Conference June 13 – 17, 2012
Hosted by Hampton Fire and Rescue at the Hampton Roads Convention Center and Embassy Suites.
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Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs Chief Eddie Phillips Tennessee State Director
The Tennessee fire service family experienced a terrible tragedy on April 7 th when Fire Chief Kenny Fox was killed in the line of duty. Chief Fox of the Decaturville Fire Dept/ Decatur County Station #3 was operating inside a commercial building fire at the Oak Hill Cafe in Parsons, Tennessee when a roof collapsed occurred. Chief Fox, a hero to the end, saved two fellow firefighters by pushing them out of the way before being killed. The other two firefighters were transported to Vanderbilt Hospital with injuries. Chief Fox’s 18 year old son is also a volunteer firefighter and was on the scene of the tragedy. His wife also works with local EMS. Fire Chief Kenny Fox was a true hero and very active in public safety having served in fire, rescue, and law enforcement. The Tennessee Fire Service congratulates the Murfreesboro Tennessee Fire & Rescue Department’s Honor Guard for taking first place in the National Honor Guard competition at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 20th. The team participated in drills such as a full dress inspection, posting of the colors, posting guards at a casket, and flag-folding. They competed against other honor guards from other states from Florida to Ohio. The nine person honor guard members were Captains Jeff Irvin, Gary Hutchinson, and Mike Adams, Captain/Shift Inspectors Thomas McAdoo, Nora Smith, and Wade Williams, Driver Randy Shaw, and Firefighters Greg Burt and Charles Powell. They received a trophy for the honor as well as the title “National Honor Guard Champions”.
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The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office has created a new position of Community Risk Reduction Coordinator to work statewide with the Tennessee Fire Service to coordinate the state’s efforts in educating the public about fire safety and prevention. Ms. Claire Marsalis, who recently left the University of Tennessee/ County Technical Advisory Service to join the fire marshal’s office, has been appointed to this critical position. The Tennessee Fire Chiefs statewide mutual aid system has once again proven to be an invaluable tool for the Tennessee fire service. During the last sixty days several critical events required activation of the mutual aid system including; The line of duty death of Chief Kenny Fox required an IMT team to assist with coordination and fill-in companies to provide coverage for the county during the funeral. Tornados touched down in Putnam, Overton, and Jackson counties and required state mutual aid system activation for four days to provide back-fill coverage. A major wildland interface fire in the English Mountain area of Sevier County near Sevierville required a major response of the statewide mutual aid system to provide IMT teams, engines, water tenders, wildlife crews, and helicopters. The fire consumed over 325 acres and destroyed 48 condominiums. Over 300 firefighters from over 50 agencies were assigned to the incident and saved 27 homes. Tennessee has also been selected as one of four test states to work with the IAFC on the development of the Mutual Aid Net resource management program. Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and Michigan are the pilot states. This new system will greatly enhance tracking and deploying mutual aid resources. Make plans now to attend the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association annual conference and training event at the Nashville Airport Marriott. Pre-conference training is July 14-15th and full conference is July 15-17, 2012. There will be excellent training and networking sessions and a both indoor and outdoor exhibits and equipment vendors.
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Georgia News: The Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC) held its annual Spring Executive Development Training Session in Savannah, Georgia April 15-18th. The session provided an opportunity for Georgia fire chiefs and other fire officers to meet and discuss vital issues concerning the Georgia Fire Service. The session offered a variety of training opportunities for chief fire officers including a thrilling presentation regarding the Tuscaloosa tornado event that took place in during the month of April, 2011. Chief Martin captured the audience with a wide range of information about the events that took place and presented a great lessons learned segment. During the conference the participant were formally introduced to the contents of the 2012 Georgia Fire Service Strategic Plan. The GAFC board spent time discussing the process taken to develop the plan and also discussed the implementation phase of the plan. So far the strategic plan has been well received by the membership of the organization. SEAFC 1st Vice-President Paul Syx was in attendance and he provided an inspirational message regarding the benefits of SEAFC membership to the Georgia Fire Service during the opening session of the conference. The session also provided the opportunity for the attendees to receive training credits for attending the Vendor Geo- Cache. This is where attendees had an opportunity to learn more about a variety of new products and fire service innovations. This program proved to be a success for the vendors and those that attended. In closing, the training session provided members an opportunity to network with chief officers around the state. Members also received a detailed update on state legislative issues and concerns. And finally, the membership elected Fire Chief Bill Meyers of the Gwinnett County Fire Department as the SEAFC Georgia State Director. I am proud to report that the GAFC Executive Development Training Session was a great success and achieved a record number of attendees. Respectfully Submitted, Deron P. Wilson Georgia State Director, SEAFC
FLORIDA FIRE CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION Sunshine State Report Chief Kingman Schuldt, East Naples Fire Control & Rescue District SEAFC Florida State Director May, 2012 The Florida legislative session wrapped up in March. This year’s legislative session had the legislators working through the annual proposed changes to state laws and rules: resolving the ongoing budget shortfalls, addressing pension reform, consolidation and/or elimination of special districts and consolidation of fire inspection and building inspection services. On March 20, 2012 Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater presented the Florida Fire Service Awards in Tallahassee. Each honoree was presented with an individual resolution signed by Governor Rick Scott and members of the Cabinet. Honorees were again recognized jointly during the Cabinet meeting held the following morning. The Fire Service Awards are coordinated through the State Fire Marshal’s Office annually and sponsored by several fire service organizations throughout Florida. Congratulations to the following individuals:
Fire Inspector of the Year: Roy Isakson, Midway Fire District Fire Instructor of the Year: Gil Aspinwall, South Walton Fire District Forestry Firefighter of the Year: Tim Hawks, Division of Forestry, Vero Beach Fire Marshal of the Year: Ed Riley, Collier County Fire Code Office/East Naples Fire District Professional Firefighter of the Year: Nate Spera, St. Lucie County Fire Department Career Firefighter of the Year: Eric Stokes, Tampa Fire Rescue Fire Chief of the Year: Michael Tucker, The Villages Public Safety Department Fire Investigator of the Year: Murray McDonald, Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations Emergency Manager of the Year: Roger Hagan, Washington County Department of emergency Management Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year: David Pearson, Nassau Oaks Volunteer Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter of the Year: Scott Mann, West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department Training Center of the Year: Coral Springs Fire Academy, Coral Springs Long time Florida fire service professional Dave Halstead recently announced his departure from assignment as Deputy Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), where he previously served as Director of that organization. Dave began his career as a firefighter in the Altamonte Springs Fire Department and worked his way up to Assistant Chief at the time of his 1999 retirement in order to move to FDEM. In 2004 Dave was appointed as the first Chief of Domestic Preparedness for the Florida Department of Law enforcement. In 2006 Dave returned to FDEM as Bureau Chief for Response, and ultimately Director. Dave has been a true leader of Florida’s emergency response effort with remarkable contributions to the fire service. He will be missed by many when preparing for the next hurricane or other disasters.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS May 14-18 National EVT Training Academy Daytona Beach June 9 Regional Firefighter Training Chipola College, Marianna June 21-24 5th Annual Summer Fire Cadet Academy Indian River State College, Public Safety Complex, Fort Pierce July 19-21 ESLI Module IV – Emergency Management Champions Gate, Orlando July 19-24 FFCA Annual Meeting and Executive Development Conference Champions Gate, Orlando September 22 Regional Firefighter Training Clay County Fire Rescue, Green Cove Springs For additional details and a complete calendar of FFCA events please visit the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association web site at www.ffca.org.
2012 SEAFC Annual Conference June 14 – 16, 2012
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TargetSolutions ‘Thrilled’ to Partner with SEAFC The Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs has teamed up with TargetSolutions to provide its members with access to the industry’s leading online training and records management system. The SEAFC will soon make TargetSolutions available to its members, providing them with user-level access to training resources from departments across the country. The SEAFC will have the ability to create and deliver training activities and other communications through the system, as well as store resources in a passwordprotected online location. “We are extremely excited about this partnership,” said Jeff Oathout, who is TargetSolutions’ regional manager for the southeast. “We appreciate the confidence the SEAFC has shown in us and we are excited to be able to show its members our platform’s capabilities.” TargetSolutions was founded in 1999 and has grown into the industry’s leader in webbased training services for the fire service. The company strives to deliver easy-to-use technology that can help departments improve productivity and save money. With TargetSolutions, departments are able to schedule training and monitor compliance 24 hours a day, seven days week. “We are happy about the opportunity to work with the SEAFC,” said Jennifer Antinone, who will serve as the SEAFC’s account manager. “We want to make this experience beneficial to everyone. We feel our platform makes life easier for users and l look forward to helping SEAFC’s members as they learn what the platform can provide.” For more information on the SEAFC’s partnership with TargetSolutions, please contact SEAFC’s Executive Director Pat Cimini at executivedirector@seafc.org An announcement with login instructions will be coming soon. . If you have any questions about TargetSolutions, please contact Jeff Oathout at jao@targetsolutions.com.
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IMPORTANT NEWS
NEW EPA REGULATIONS FOR FIRE TRUCKS
To Interested Stakeholders: We are pleased to announce that the EPA Administrator, Lisa Jackson, signed the Emergency Vehicle and SCR Maintenance Rule today. This action includes a notice of proposed rulemaking with three regulatory components (flexibility for dedicated emergency vehicles, temporary flexibility for nonroad equipment during emergencies, and SCR maintenance). This action also includes a direct final rule to adopt the flexibilities for dedicated emergency vehicles. More information about this rule and its components is available at: http:// www.epa.gov/otaq/highway-diesel/regs.htm and at http:// www.epa.gov/nonroad-diesel/regulations.htm. Please feel free to share this information with your members and other stakeholders. ********************************************* Lauren P. M. Steele, P. E. US EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality 2000 Traverwood Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-214-4788
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AGENDA SEAFC 84th Annual Leadership Conference SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE All information subject to change
TUESDAY, JUNE 12
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting Room # 102 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
2:00 am – 5:00 pm 5:00 pm - until
Day Trip Tour City of Hampton or / Busch Gardens and or Water Country {Added Cost} Exhibitor Move-In & Set-up {Exhibitors that are playing golf}
ON YOUR OWN TO ENJOY HAMPTON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13
8:00 am – 4:00 pm 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Golf Tournament Registration Open in Exhibit Hall
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Move-In & Set-up 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm New Member Orientation Session 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hospitality by Virginia Fire Chiefs Room # 205
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Arrival Party / Meet-N-Greet {MES-511 Sponsors} 8:00 pm – Until
ON YOUR OWN TO ENJOY HAMPTON THURSDAY, JUNE 14
7:30 am - 3:30 pm 8:00 am – 9:00 am 8:00 am – 9:00 am
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Registration Open in Exhibit Hall Education Class {# 1} Room 104/105 “Are We Really Operating Safe Apparatus? {Tom Shand} Education Class {# 2} Room 106/107 “Managing Effective Radio Communications for Fire Ground Operations” {David J. Bullard} Exhibit Hall Open
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Ballroom BC 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Welcome To Conference / Call to Order President Doug Cline Posting of the Colors – Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue Honor Guard Pledge of Allegiance – First Vice President Paul Syx National Anthem – Ann Maninga Invocation—Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue Chaplain Greg Harrison Welcome - Chief Layman, Host Fire Department Introduction of Honored Guest; Mayor Molly Ward Welcome – Mayor Molly Ward Introduction of Marla Decker, Virginia Secretary of Public Safety Welcome – Marla Decker Introduction of IAFC Representatives - President Doug Cline Sponsor recognition Chief Cline-Chief Cimini- Chief Reeves Nobles Thank you to the 2012 Conference Committee - President Doug Cline
MEMORIAL SERVICE Memorial Address – President Doug Cline Opening Prayer – Chaplain Greg Harrison Presentation of Helmet – Hampton Honor Guard MFF Carlton Durham Lay-Me-Down by Cool Waters – Plain Folk Fire Fighters Prayer – Hampton Retired Battalion Chief Ernest Hale Reading of the Names – Hampton Volunteer Chief John Cizmar Story of the Tolling of the Bell – Hampton Assistant Chief Bettie Reeves-Nobles Tolling of the Bell - Hampton Honor Guard Lt. Ben Harris Taps – Newport News Fire Department Battalion Chief Jerry Reed Bagpipes – New Port News Pipes and Drums 10:45 am – 11:45 am
Business Session Business Meeting call to order by President Doug Cline Report of Executive Director Constitution and By-Laws Committee Report Election Committee Report
State Directors Announced Second Vice President Nominations
Audit Committee Report Resolutions Committee Report Conference Committee Report Old Business New Business Good and Welfare of the Association Report of Attendance by Executive Director Adjournment 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open 11:45 am – 1:30 pm Lunch with Vendors in Exhibit Hall
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1:30 pm - 2:50 pm Education Class {#3} Room 108/109 “Cultural Drift – The True Cost of Non-Compliance” {Jeff Griffin} 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Education Class {# 4} Room 104/105 “ICC and You” {Mel Cosgrove} Education Class {# 5} Room 106/107 “Fighting Fires with Data” {Joe Fackel} Education Class {# 6} Room 108/109 “Billing for Fire Service: Don’t Leave Money on the Table” {Diane L. Vick} 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Education Class {# 7} Room 104/105 “Training and Development and Succession Planning” {Chief Jeffrey R. Roemer}
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
VIP Reception with the Vendors in Exhibit Center
8:00 pm - till
ON YOUR OWN TO ENJOY HAMPTON FRIDAY, JUNE 15
7:30 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Registration Open in the Exhibit Hall Lobby Education Program {# 8} Ballroom BC "Dealing with Bad News: DC Fire, It’s Not Just A Job". {Chief Dennis Rubin}
10:30 am – Noon
Education Class {# 9} Room 106/107 “Adaptive Fire ground Management” Predictive Strategies & Tactical Patience {Chief Christopher Naum}
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Business Session II {If Needed} Ballroom BC Meeting Called to Order by President Cline
10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 am – Noon
Education Program {# 10} Room 108/109 “Current Risk Management Issues Facing Fire Chiefs Today” {Chief William Jenaway}
Noon – 1:30 pm
Lunch with Vendors in Exhibit Hall
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Education Program {# 11} Room 106/107 “Personnel Management for Fire Service Leaders, Part 1” {Chief Jeffrey R. Roemer}
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Installation Dinner w/Key Note address Ballroom BC {Chief Dennis Rubin}
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SATURDAY, JUNE 16
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Education Class {# 12} Room 106/107 “SURVING THE CRASH – Fire Apparatus Maintenance & the Law” {Stephen Wilde –President EVT Certification Commission} {Jim Juneau – Trial Lawyer, NFPA Apparatus Technical Committee}
10:30 am – Noon
Education Class {# 13} Room 108/109 “Personnel Management for Fire Service Leaders, Part 2” {Chief Jeffrey R. Roemer}
Noon –
Board Meeting
Noon – 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Education Class {# 14} Room 106/107 "Fit For Duty: How to Implement a Job Specific Fitness Program in your Fire Department" {Doctor Gonzalo Fernandez} {Doctor Lance Walker}
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Education Class {# 15} Room 108/109 “VCOS – Volunteer and Combination Departments” {Chief Ron Cheves}
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE SEAFC 84th ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
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Fire Rescue Conference Hampton Virginia EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PRESENTERS "Dealing with Bad News: DC Fire; it’s Not Just a Job" Chief Dennis Rubin A presentation that deals with "bad" news and "bad" situations, during his watch at DC, he had several very difficult situations to resolve that included active members being involved with first degree murder, rape and prostitution to name a few issues that confronted his administration. Chief Rubin developed a personnel issues case study presentation that discussed these difficult problems and the 12 factors that were used to lead the organization to the correct path. Most attendees are speechless when he presents this program, in fact, a student in Baltimore said that no one was texting or getting up for any reason, so as not to miss this information. PRESENTERS BIO
Chief Rubin’s experience in fire and rescue service spans more than 35 years. He has served as a company grade officer, command level officer, and Fire Chief in several major cities including Norfolk, Virginia, Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, DC. In 1994, Chief Rubin served as the President of the State Fire Chiefs Association of Virginia. He was the host Fire Chief for the 1999 Southeastern Fire Chiefs Association conference held in Dothan, Alabama. He has served on several committees with the International Association of Fire Chiefs, including a two-year term as the Health and Safety Committee Chair. Chief Rubin was the host Fire Chief for the “Wingspread IV and V conferences held in 1996 and 2006.
Chief Rubin’s educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Administration from the University of Maryland and Associates in Applied Science Degree in Fire Science Management from the Northern Virginia Community College. Chief Rubin is a 1993 graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officers Program {EFOP}. Rubin is a Certified Emergency Manager {CEM}; and a certified Incident Safety Officer as well has obtained the Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFOD) and Chief Medical Officer Designation {CMO} presented by the Center for Public Safety Excellance. Chief Rubin’s teaching credentials are significant. They include a field instructorship with the University of Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute and Associate Instructorships 89with the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and Rio Salado Community College in Mesa, Arizona. Rubin has been an adjunct faculty member of the National Fire Academy since 1983. Chief Rubin instructed at the National Fire Academy and developed many of the courses.
“Adaptive Fire ground Management: Predictive Strategies & Tactical Patience” Chief Christopher Naum This program will present insights into emerging concepts and methodologies related to today’s evolving fire ground requiring new strategic, tactical and operational modeling due to extreme fire behavior, building construction and occupancy risks. Prevailing Fire Service Research and testing insights will also be provided. PRESENTERS BIO
Chief Naum is a 36 year Fire Service Veteran who is Nationally Recognized & is a Highly Acclaimed Author, Instructor, and a Fire Officer. He is a leading authority on building construction & Firefighter safety, and a National Fire Academy Instructor. Chief Naum is a Firefighter Safety Advocate, Architect, Fire Protection Engineer, Consultant, and Instructor. Chief Naum is a Contributing Editor to Firehouse Magazine & Firehouse.com, National Radio Show Host, and a SME Consultant to NIOSH Firefighter LODD Program
“Personnel Management for Fire Service Leaders” Chief Jeffrey R. Roemer The topics covered will be Department Human Research policies and procedures, Tight budgets, Compensation and Benefits, Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining, Recruitment and Selection, FLSA, Performance Management, Training and Development, Succession planning, Discipline, Safety and Health and Personnel Management Tool Box.
PRESENTERS BIO Chief Roemer has more than 30 years of public safety service and consulting with municipal governments. He has supervised and managed nearly all facets of Public Safety, including law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical service, dispatching and emergency management. His broad knowledge base allows a unique perspective and understanding of the varied requirements found in the municipal public safety environment. He has served as project manager for numerous Public Safety related organizational, communication, dispatch center, information system, consolidation, operational and emergency management projects. Jeff was recognized as the 2001 Manager of the Year by the Wisconsin Society of Certified Public Managers. He is a graduate of the Wisconsin Certified Public Manager Program, the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program, and Northwestern University, School of Police, Staff and Command.
“Are We Really Operating Safe Apparatus�? Tom Shand Across the country each day we can read about apparatus involved in serious accidents, some of which unfortunately result in injuries to our personnel. While the NFPA 1901 Standard provides some excellent guidance in designing a safe piece of apparatus we continue to experience injuries when working on and operating our equipment. The program will provide some practical examples of how we all can enhance safety while performing and delivering our services to the community. PRESENTERS BIO
Tom Shand is a forty two year veteran of the fire service having started his career with the College Park, Maryland Fire Department in 1970 while attending the University of Maryland. Over the years he has served with departments in Pennsylvania and New York and is a nationally certified Level II Fire Service Instructor. His work career included time with the Public Protection Department of the Insurance Services Office and twenty five years in the fire apparatus industry working in various sales and engineering capacities. He is a partner at Emergency Vehicle Response conducting fire protection surveys and apparatus engineering work. He is a contributing editor to both Firehouse Magazine and Fire Apparatus Journal and has previously written books covering the history of several fire apparatus manufacturers and the Syracuse, New York Fire Department.
“Fighting Fires with Data” Joe Fackel Knowing that 85% of fires are preventable, many fire departments focus their efforts on aggressive safety education and targeted prevention efforts. Using data and analytics, fire departments can identify the sections of the city and, for the first time, the specific households that have a higher probability of fire. This allows a fire department to distribute smoke detectors where they are needed most, and personally talk to families who are at elevated risk. This presentation will include case studies on the Philadelphia Fire Department and the Orange County Fire Authority and their overall integrated risk management strategies.
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Joe Fackel advises municipalities throughout the United States with economic development and planning initiatives through community analytics. Joe has been a trusted advisor to dozens of public and private sector entities across the United States on issues related to economic development and retail recruitment strategy. He has been a featured presenter at numerous conferences throughout the industry, including the National League of Cities (NLC), the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), Texas Municipal League (TML), the Northeast Economic Development Association (NEDA) and the International Downtown Association (IDA). In 2008, he was recognized as one of the “Forty under Forty” achievers by the Fort Worth Business Press. Joe has a B.A. from the University of Missouri and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
“Billing for Fire Services: Don't Leave Money on the Table” Diane L. Vick Many fire/rescue agencies either do not know that they can bill for responses or they think that they cannot do so for legal reasons. The truth is that these agencies can {and should} be billing auto and property insurance companies to help recoup the cost of responding to incidents including structure fires, automobile collisions, inspections and alarms, and HAZMAT response. In this session Ms. Vick, who has over 20 years of EMS/Fire/Rescue Billing Experience, will explain the "ins and outs" of fire billing, beginning with the types of incidents that can be billed for. Attendees will learn who specifically can be billed for these incidents as well as the legal basis for being able to Ms. Vick will address the issues of "double-taxation" as well as resident vs. non-resident billing and the legal implications of various billing program structures. Public education and the importance of community buy-in will also be discussed. Ms. Vick will primarily lecture with a Power Point, while incorporating first-hand experience and anecdotal evidence.
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Diane Vick founded Fidelis Billing in 1996 and has over 20 of experience years in the EMS/Fire/ Rescue billing industry. Today she continues to be responsible for corporate management and planning, maintenance of client relationships and general organizational leadership. Ms. Vick has also served as a lead project consultant for the International Association of Fire Chiefs, numerous municipalities and a number of large private sector organizations. Her specialties include issues of compliance, government regulation, and best practices in billing and collection. Ms. Vick holds an MBA from Clarion College and a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University.
“Cultural drift - the true cost of non-compliance" Jeff Griffin Does your firefighters practice in the field match your department’s policy? This class will discuss why our people violate policies, what the cost of violation is, and how to get the practice in the field to match our policy. Policy violation can lead to injuries, liability issues, and property loss. PRESENTERS BIO
Jeff Griffin is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a double degree in psychology and biology. He has provided risk management services to Fire Districts and Public Entities for 32 years. He is currently the Safety Advisor for the Oregon Fire District Directors Association and has developed a nationally recognized safety program. He is the CEO of Wilson-Heirgood Associates, an independent insurance agency. Jeff serves as the Division Secretary for the Western Fire Chiefs’ Association, Executive Director of the Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association and is a well-respected instructor and presenter throughout the public entity industry. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
“Managing Effective Radio Communications for Fire ground Operations” Engineer David J Bullard Using a historical perspective at LODD events where a direct failure of the communications process failed, good principles and practices for effective communications are presented. As dynamic of an environment as the fire ground is, communications breakdowns can be easily categorized. Once this is done, solutions can be sought and practiced.
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David Bullard is a 15 year member of the fire service and currently serves as an Engineer/Shift Leader with Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue {GA} and a volunteer Firefighter with Grovetown {GA} DPS. David serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia State Firefighter's Association and is Secretary of IFSTA's Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator 3rd Edition Curriculum Committee, and Chairs the SEAFC Communications Committee. As an active instructor for the Georgia Fire Academy and in private industry, David is constantly engaged with teaching live fire, leadership, HAZMAT, and Firefighter Survival/RIT classes.
“Current Risk Management Issues Facing Fire Chiefs Today” Chief William Jenaway This session will cover the newest and most problematic area of fire service risk management ten topics ranging from financial management and bonding needs to harassment and discrimination, to improper hiring and termination will be discussed; focusing on the problems these pose to fire departments and the methods needed to manage them. PRESENTERS BIO
Dr. William F. Jenaway, CFO, CFPS has over 40 years of fire service experience, including service as Fire Chief and Fire Marshal in East Bethlehem Township Pennsylvania, and Chief and President of the King of Prussia Pennsylvania, volunteer fire company. Chief Jenaway holds the CFO designation from CFOD and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist {CFPS} by NFPA. In 2001 he was named “Volunteer Chief of the Year” by Fire Chief Magazine at the annual conference of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Dr. Jenaway is employed as the Executive Vice President of VFIS, and the CEO of their Education, Training, and Consulting subsidiary. Bill serves as President of the Congressional Fire Service Institute and is an adjunct professor in the Public Safety graduate school at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.
________________________________________________________________________ “ICC and You” Mel Cosgrove A presentation on how the fire service has helped to shape the code development process and what changes are in the future. The presenter will explain the importance of the MOU between the IAFC and the ICC and how it relates to the SEAFC. PRESENTERS BIO
Mel Cosgrove is a Senior Manager of Government Relations for the ICC. Mel is a life member of the SEAFC and retired from Mobile FD where he served as chairman of the SEAFC Code Development Committee for many years. He is a graduate of the University of South Alabama and the recipient of the SEAFC "H. D. Crossnine Award" for work in code development.
"Fit For Duty: How to Implement a Job Specific Fitness Program in your Fire Department" Doctor Gonzalo Fernandez Doctor Lance Walker Physical fitness is crucial to firefighting. Unfortunately there is confusion as to what fitness is for a firefighter and how it is best obtained. Walking? Running? Cross fit? Weight-lifting? What is the best? Drs. Walker and Fernandez through their experience have identified several keys to firefighter and departmental fitness. This lecture is designed to provide some clarity and direction for Chiefs seeking to start or improve a fitness program. It will address specifics as to why a fitness program is essential, what form of training is best and how to institute and sustain a successful fitness program. PRESENTERS BIO
Lance Walker, D.O. and Gonzalo Fernandez, M.D. are founders and co-owners of SiteMed LLC, a physician owned occupational medicine company specializing in on-site NFPA 1582 compliant firefighter physical examinations. They have over 21 years combined occupational medical experience, and serve as Medical Directors with Georgia Power and Progress Energy. Their practice focus is on the prevention of disease and injury in firefighters through fitness and appropriate medical screening. They have given health and fitness presentations at the South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo and to the Southeastern Fire Chiefs Association, and are also contributing authors for Carolina Fire Rescue EMS Journal.
“SURVIVING THE CRASH - Fire Apparatus Maintenance & the Law� Stephen Wilde & Jim Juneau This program will present the attendee with information on the NFPA standards requiring fire apparatus repair, service and testing. Including information on how to determine EVT technicians qualifications, out-of service criteria and what you fleet department should be doing. Also, the presentation will include the liability of apparatus service and repair, accidents and legal actions. The intent of this presentation is to familiarize the attendees with not only what is required by the NFPA standards, but what is needed to keep your apparatus safe and ready to use. PRESENTERS BIO
Stephen Wilde serves as president of the EVT Certification Commission, Inc., an organization that tests and certifies emergency response vehicle technicians. He is also president of Certified Fleet Services, Inc. a service center for Fire apparatus and ambulance repairs in the Metro Chicago area. Stephen has worked in the emergency vehicle repair business for more than 36 years.
He is an EVT Master Fire Apparatus Technician and a ASE Master Truck Technician and has passed all EVT ambulance exams. He has developed and presented technician classes for electrical system diagnoses and repair, hydraulic repair, and also aerial inspection and preventive maintenance classes. He has consulted with NIOSH on LODDs that involve vehicle accidents. Stephen serves as committee chairman of NFPA 1071, Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications and as a principle member of the Technical Correlating Committee for NFPA Professional Qualifications. He is a principle committee member of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus and NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus. Stephen is also a principle committee member of the new NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances. Stephen has served on the board of the Emergency Vehicle Management Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs for 15 years and is the current chairmen of the section.
Jim Juneau is a Dallas Texas board certified trial lawyer who specializes in cases involving product liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Sciences and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Alabama. Over his 26 year legal career, he has developed a special expertise in fire apparatus and firefighting equipment, and has handled many serious injury and death cases in those fields. He currently serves as a voting member of the NFPA Fire Apparatus Technical Committee which writes and recognized national design and safety standards for U.S. Fire Apparatus. He also serves a voting member of the new NFPA Technical Committee on Ambulances, which is in the process of writing the first-ever national design and safety standard for U.S. ground ambulances. Mr. Juneau also serves as designated legal counsel to the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association and to the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers Services Association. He has written many articles on fire apparatus safety and design which have been published in Fire Chief and Fire Engineering magazines. He is a frequent speaker to professional service organizations regarding fire apparatus design, apparatus safety, liability, leadership and related topics, and he presents his “Arrive Alive” training programs to firefighters and fire service professionals across the United States and Canada. ____________________________________________________________________________________
“Leading the Transition in Volunteer and Combination Fire Departments” Chief {retired} Ron J. Cheves; Idlewild VFD, Charlotte NC The class is called “Leading the Transition in Volunteer and Combination Fire Departments.” To meet the needs of an evolving fire service, the VCOS decided to bring its previously published Red Ribbon Report to life in the form of a traveling educational seminar, following the Beyond Hoses and Helmets model. Many areas of the country that traditionally have relied on citizen volunteers to provide fire protection and emergency medical services are finding fewer people available or willing to carry on the honorable tradition.
The demand for service grows and the number of volunteers decline. How are the community’s needs to be met? Finding the answer to that question is one of the most daunting challenges facing local fire service leaders. If not volunteers, then by whom? This answer could be an organization that is staffed by some combination of volunteer and paid staff. This discussion presented by the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section of the International Association of Fire Chief’s. PRESENTERS BIO
Ron J. Cheves began his fire service career nearly 40 years ago when he joined the Pinecroft-Sedgefield FD in his home town of Jamestown, NC. Ron moved to Knoxville, TN and joined Rural-Metro FD of East Tennessee where he served as a tailboard firefighter for several years before returning to NC and becoming a member of Idlewild VFD. Ron has acquired numerous certifications to include the UNC-C Fire & Rescue Management Institute and the NC Fire Chief’s Executive Development Program. He has been serving Idlewild VFD for nearly 30 years; he has held every rank from firefighter to chief of the department. He currently leads the Red Ribbon Courses for the VCOS section of the IAFC Ron is a columnist/lecturer for several fire service publications and participates in numerous conferences. _______________________________________________________________________________
Please mark your calendars to join us in Hampton, Virginia June 14—16, 2012