Nor Cal Fire Prevention Officers Association

Weston Arvin, President

Modesto Fire Department – Regional Fire Training Center

1220 Fire Science Lane, Modesto CA

President Arvin called the October 22, 2004 meeting to order at 0930 hours at the Regional Fire Training Center in Modesto, California.

Past President Forrest Craig led the pledge of allegiance.

Lorin Neyer was appointed Sergeant of Arms.

President Wes Arvin welcomed the group and introduced Host Fire Marshal Mike Payton. Chief Payton introduced and thanked the host staff. Modesto Fire Chief Jim Miguel welcomes the group and gave a brief history of the Regional Fire Training Center.

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 September 2004 minutes. The motion was made and seconded. The September minutes were approved.

Special Presentation

• President Arvin presented the idea of bringing back a fire investigation committee within the Nor Cal FPO’s organization. Input from the group was requested. Fort Hartsfield provided some background information relative to the past committee efforts. The relationship between the Nor Cal FPO’s and the CCAI was discussed. Kent Miller also recommended a homeland security component is a new committee is considered. A position paper will be developed and brought back to the executive board.
• President Arvin appointed the Nomination Committee for the 2005/2006 Executive Board. Committee members include Past Presidents Mike Stewart, Forrest Craig and Danielle Stefani. Anyone interested being on the Board please contact one of these individuals.

SFM Report

OSFM Leslie Habarek provided the membership with the October 2004 SFM Report. Leslie encouraged the membership to contact her office for input and questions. (See attached SFM report)

Legislative Report

Jon Habarek provided the October 2004 Legislative Report to the Membership. (see the website for updated information on legislative information)

• AB 2343 School Sprinkler Modification Bill. Vetoed by the Governor
• AB 2401 Inspection Intervals for Detention Facilities. Signed by the Governor.
• AB 1369 Wildland Urban Interface. Signed by the Governor.

Exchange of Ideas

Theresa Johnson announced that she is recruiting a Public Education Specialist position for the Alameda County Fire Department.

Pat Stanahan, of the San Francisco Fire Department, discussed a rumor about Community Care Licensing. His research has indicated that licensing is not notifying the local AHJ of changes in client ambulatory status.

Sam Husoe gave an update on HR 1824 and another fire sprinkler bill.

Ray Bizal, of NFPA, updated the group on the "Hydoshield" WUI fire protection system. Ray received some information from and individuals that had the system installed. There is concern that the system will not work correctly. Ray also mentioned that the new NFPA Candle Fire Report is out and is available on the NFPA website.

Danielle Stefani announced that she and Rick Carpenter are getting good results with the class survey sent out by the Fire Service Education Committee. She is also looking for more host agencies for classes. Danielle reminded the committee co-chairs that she will be assembling this year’s annual report again and she need the committee reports submitted to her by the November 2004 meeting.

Rick Terry announced that fire prevention positions are available for Deputy FM and Fire Prevention Specialist, as well as a GIS Specialist for San Ramon Valley Fire Department.

Hugh Council discussed SFM budget issues within the Code Enforcement Division. They are no longer inspecting or plan checking jails. This will result in an impact on local fire agencies. There was also discussion on who has authority and whether or not local AHJ’s can charge plan check and inspection fees for jail projects.

Adjournment for Subcommittee Meetings

Lunch Program – A video of Santa Rosa Fire Protection Engineer Tim Rapella’s funeral was shown.

Afternoon Presentation – Aaron Juarez of AAA Fire Protection Services provided the group with the latest industry information relative to the UL 300 issue.

Announcements

• President Arvin reminded the group of the Charles Gray Memorial Fund and the need for donations.
• President Arvin mentioned that the annual membership forms had been mailed.

Committee reports (None provided see monthly minutes)

The meeting was adjourned at 1400 hours

Respectfully submitted,

Dennis Mathisen, Acting Secretary (filling in for Bruce who was vacationing with Gavel in Hawaii – Aloha!)