PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
S T E V E
H A L L
It’s hard to believe 2017 is almost half-over – where has the year gone? This letter comes at a time of transition for the FDAC Board – passing the torch if you will. In taking on the presidency, I reflect back over the past couple of years on the numerous projects and initiatives we’ve taken on, as well as the goals we’ve accomplished as an association and as fire districts. These successes are all due to the dedicated professionals that make up the Fire Districts Association of California. With that, I’d like to thank Richard Pearce for everything he’s done over the past several years, all of which has greatly contributed to the success of the FDAC. Moving forward, we still have a lot to do and it’s going to take all of us to keep the momentum moving in the right direction. With an energetic Board of Directors, engaged committee members, an ongoing successful relationship with the FDAC/CalChief’s Legislative Task Force and the unwavering partnerships with FAIRA, FASIS, and FDAC EBA, we will continue to support you and your voice – the voice of Fire Districts throughout the State. This year, my goals for FDAC will be to continue focusing on legislation, working with Ralph Heim and Russ Noack of PPA, keeping well-informed on issues impacting the fire service; to further develop our membership and identify additional alliances that could provide value-added benefit for our members; to continue improving upon our annual conference structure – providing the most current, relevant, and “needed” topics in support of our members; and to provide additional educational outreach to our Fire District Chief’s and Board Members through FDAC’s Certificate of Achievement (COA) program. As you read this quarterly report, I hope you will reflect on our past successes as an association, and energize you for the future of FDAC. For those of you who have tirelessly committed time and energy to the success of this association – and to the successes within your respective districts – I thank you. For those that are new, I welcome you to the Fire District’s Association of California, and look forward to working with each of you in the future.
Steve Hall FDAC President
FDAC
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