Nor Cal Public Education Committee
Mid-Month Meeting Minutes
Roseville Fire Department
August 16, 2001 

Attendees:

Kathy Saywer-Shishido------------------------Fairfield Fire

Jonathan Johnson-------------------------------San Mateo Fire

Pam Cabezas-------------------------------------Roseville Fire

Diane Grinbergs---------------------------------Berkeley Fire 

Co-chair Diane Grinbergs called the meeting to order at 10:10am at the Roseville

Fire Department Training Center.

Old Business:

The committee pursued the subject of Novelty Lighters that have been found on the shelves of convenience stores, department stores and just how available they may be to children. Many recalls for the lighters have been found on the CPSC website. Members were encouraged to pull up this information and take action if necessary in their own fire protection areas.

The most recent Central Sprinkler Recall was discussed. It was agreed that the information available through Central and CPSC "on line" is excellent public education information and should be made available through their appropriate divisions.

Diane reported that another inquiry regarding the PSA disc available through So Cal Public Education committee was made just a day ago. No answer has been received as of yet but I know they will be available to us as soon as the discs have been copied. They will be for sale for $10 a piece.

New Business:

The need for the development for a new activity-meeting agenda calendar was discussed. We will address this subject again next month when there are more members present.

Leina Morris was not able to make the meeting today to report on the power point program development progress.

Our Committee page on the Nor Cal FPO Website has all of the most recent hyperlinks added and contains a" plethora" of public education links to resources. Please visit the site and take advantage of the material! All the search work has been done for you and all you have to do is "CLICK"!!!!

Round Table:

Kathy Shishido brought a product that was discovered for sale in the area. They are considered to be "Safe and Sane" fireworks but target kids. The product is called "Smoke Balls" and when ignited emit a large amount of colored smoke. If your city or county does not allow the sale of these types of fireworks, then take an inventory of the shelves that sell novelties to kids and see if they are for sale in your district or department areas.

Pam Cabezas reported that they just completed their "Future Firefighter’s Camp. Their camp is offered in the summer months to children of Middle School age for $99.00 for a week of CPR and first aid training, Fire suppression activities, such as fire extinguisher education, a "Muster" and even Water Rescue training. According to Pam, it was a great success and received wonderful evaluations by participants and parents alike.

Good Job Roseville!!!!!!!!!!!!

Respectfully Submitted,

Diane Grinbergs Co-chair

Leina Morris Co-chair

Next meeting is scheduled for:

Thursday, September 20, 2001

Novato Fire Protection District

Ron Price, Host

Ron’s phone number is 415-892-1513

For R.S.V.P

Directions to Novato Fire Station #2

On next page.

Come North 101

Once in Novato- take the last exit ( Atherton Ave) and stay to the

right. Turn right on Atherton Ave and follow Atherton till you go

past Olive. Station 2 is 50 yards away on the left hand side

(Station 2- 450 Atherton) and look for the cones to park in the back.

We will be in the classroom of the Training Facility.

Coming from Sacramento-Vallejo

Take Highway 37 West and take the Atherton Ave exit upon entering

Novato. After coming off the overpass, get in the left hand lane

and turn left onto Atherton Ave headed west. Stay on Atherton for 2 miles

and the Firehouse is on the Right hand side. Same format & park

in the back.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!