February 2005

Nor Cal Fire Prevention Officers Association

Weston Arvin, President

Yolo County Fliers Club

17980 County Road 94-B

Woodland, CA. 95695

President Arvin called the February 25, 2005 meeting to order at 0930 hours at the Yolo County Fliers Club in Woodland, California.

Past President Jim Luce led the pledge of allegiance.

President Arvin led a moment of silence in honor of Firefighter Mark McCormick from Santa Clara Fire Department who died in the line of duty.

Doug Bridewell of Napa Fire Department was appointed Sergeant of Arms.

President Wes Arvin welcomed the group and introduced Host Fire Marshal Ron Branigan who introduced and thanked the host staff from the Woodland Fire Department. Fire Marshal Branigan welcomed the membership to Woodland.

President Arvin recognized the visiting Fire Chiefs, Past Presidents and Building Officials.

Self-introductions were made. President Arvin asked Immediate Past President Mike Stewart to declare a quorum.

President Arvin asked for a motion to approve the January 2005 minutes. The motion was made and seconded.

Special Presentation-Thank-you

President Arvin read a thank-you note from the Tim Rapella Family thanking the membership for their thoughts and prayers as well as the gift from the Northern California Fire Prevention Officers.
President Arvin announced and led a discussion regarding the proposal to form a Past Presidents Ad Hoc Committee. A motion was made and seconded to form the committee which will be co-chaired by Past Presidents Mike Stewart and Wes Arvin.
Past President Arvin led a tribute to those Past Presidents not in attendance and then honored those Past Presidents in attendance with a short presentation, letter of recognition and pictures.

SFM Report

OSFM Daniel Najera provided the membership with a February 2005 SFM Report. (See attached SFM Report)

Legislative Report (see the attached report)

Gene Gantt provided a February 2005 Legislative Report to the Membership. There are 178 bills being proposed to the California Legislature (See attached Legislative Report). He requested the committee co-chairs to review the proposed legislation, submit comments to him and support the legislation that is sponsored by the organization at hearings, etc.

Announcements

President Arvin announced that Vern Canon is the new Fire Investigation Committee co-chairs pending completion of the confirmation process.

President Arvin announced the Preserving Freedom AIA-ICC ’05 Fowler Ride in honor of the AIA-ICC Bob Fowler Memorial Scholarship Fund on September 24 and 25 at the ICC meeting in Detroit, Michigan.

Exchange of Ideas

Greg Lake: Hughes Associates and Sac CO. FP Officers are hosting an Alternate Fuels Class (see enclosed flier).
Fort Hartsfield: Provided the membership with a website announcement, update and solicitation of feedback. He also provided a Marketing Report on current marketing supplies and sales.
Sam Husoe: Announcement of bills regarding fire sprinkler legislation. See the website for more information.
Sam Husoe: Announcement regarding Workshop classes, accommodations and solicited the organization for questions.
Steve Hart: Announced the availability the 2005 edition of Fire Laws.
Larry Larson: Thanked the organization for support during his recent illness.
David Dewey: Requested information regarding safety issues with the use of live fire trailers and announcement of a San Mateo Fire Inspector Position.
Kent Miller: Provided the membership information on the Coordinating committee meeting for NFPA 5000.
Theresa Johnson: Announced the need for hosts for the June and October monthly meetings.

Adjournment for Subcommittee Meetings

Afternoon Presentation

There was no afternoon presentation.

Announcements

Ray Bizal NFPA: Announced that 2002 NEC training is available at no charge to fire prevention officials. He also announced that the NFPA annual conference will be held in Las Vegas on June 6, 2005.