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summer 2012 Issue
A Publication of Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association, Inc.
FAMA FLYER
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FDIC Donation to FAMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
In Memoriam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Spring Membership Meeting Recap. . . . . 4
Spring Meeting Open Mike Recap . . . . . . 6
CFSI Dinner and Seminars Recap. . . . . . . 8
Salute to Bob Spangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Governmental Affairs Committee (US) . . . 9
2012 FAMA and FEMSA Hill Day . . . . . . . 9
TFT Hosts Home Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Canadian Governmental Committee . . . 11
Welcome New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tech Committee Meets at FDIC . . . . . . . 13
A New Image of Firefighter Safety . . . . . 14
FAMA/FEMSA Industry Outlook
Survey Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FAMA/FEMSA Member Outlook
Survey Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FEMSA and FAMA Fall Annual Meetings
and Conference Program. . . . . . . . . . 18
FAMA at FDIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Trade Show Report Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Member News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FAMA Board Listing and
Professional Resources . . . . . . . . . . 27
2012 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
FAMA – Answering the Call
Looking
Up
Guided by
Industry
Optimism
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Presidents’ Message
Gregory Kozey
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n early April, 53 FAMA member
companies participated in the
spring membership meeting
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sincere
appreciation to corporate sponsor
Pennwell Emergency Services Group,
and to several member companies that
sponsored various aspects of the meeting
including: AMDOR, MaxxForce Engines, PPG Industries, Spartan
Motors, United Plastic, and Waterous. The generosity of these
organizations provides incredible value to meeting content and
advocacy efforts that would be unattainable without this financial
support which benefits all members.
Before the membership meeting, committee chairs updated the
Board on their activities since January. Thanks to all chairs for the
time and effort they spend behind the scenes to help keep FAMA
moving forward.
In this issue you’ll find separate articles covering the spring
meeting highlights by (1) Bruce Whitehouse with a summary of
the “open mike” discussion topics and member feedback; (2) Jeff
Hupke’s overview of the recent Industry and Member Outlook
surveys that were conducted and analyzed in preparation for this
meeting; and (3) John Swanson’s meeting overview including a
“scrapbook” of photos by Karen Burnham. My thanks to these folks
for their contributions, and most especially to Bruce Whitehouse
who prepared the meeting Power Point presentation and moderated
various segments of the meeting. FAMA is truly blessed to have
such talented individuals dedicated to FAMA.
My personal objective of the meeting was to provide an open forum
to hear what members are thinking on a number of issues. That, in
turn, provides good direction to the Board to carry on the wishes of
the membership. We not only conducted a good deal of business, but
also enjoyed great networking opportunities in a beautiful setting
surrounded by a good percentage of our FAMA family of members.
The spring meeting was just the start of a busy April for FAMA.
Just two weeks later, we met again at the FDIC in Indianapolis for
the FAMA Technical Committee meeting with over 200 member
representatives in attendance. An article in this issue written by Chris
McLoone, associate editor, Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment,
provides a thorough report of special presentations and important
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information that was gleaned during the meeting. Congratulations
to David Durstine and Mike Moore, Tech co-chairs, for a successful
meeting, and to Tech meeting sponsors Fire Research Corp. and
Meritor, Inc. for their generous support.
After the FDIC, many of us took advantage of a quick 48-hour
reprieve before traveling to Washington, DC for FAMA/FEMSA GAC
Hill Day and the CFSI annual seminars and dinner. Again in this issue
you’ll find articles by GAC advisor Dave Gatton and CFSI Executive
Director Bill Webb encapsulating the details of those events. FAMA
members, FEMSA members, Fire Chiefs, and many fire service
organizations joined together with a clear message of unity to raise the
level of awareness of Senators and Congressional leaders the need to
support increased budget funding of the AFG and SAFER programs
for 2013. While there was a fairly good turnout of FAMA members,
more members will build a stronger platform in the future – all are
strongly encouraged to take part as these efforts affect each and every
member company.
While this year’s trade show schedule is well underway, keep
in mind that you must include another important event to your
calendar: the fall membership meeting – September 26-29 in
Glendale, Arizona. There is a two-page spread in this newsletter
that details the conference program. The FEMSA Board and its
annual meeting, educational, and marketing teams have worked
diligently over the last several months to develop a quality program.
They proudly present a slate of speakers, educational content and
networking opportunities with value that you can clearly justify
to your companies. FEMSA’s annual meeting is scheduled with
FAMA’s fall membership meeting each year, and FEMSA provides a
strong bridge to include FAMA members in their programming so
that members of both associations benefit. Kudos to FEMSA and to
Debbie Murray at Elsevier/FireRescue magazine for her artistic and
marketing skills that she too shares with FAMA.
As many of you know, FAMA Board secretary Mike Power had a
recent shift in his responsibilities which caused his resignation from
the Board. We thank Mike for his time and talents while on the Board,
and we welcome and thank past president Peter Darley for stepping
back on the Board as secretary for the balance of 2012.
Remember that the FAMA Board is at your disposal. Feel free to
contact any one of us if you have a question or concern. Enjoy your
summer, stay safe, and we’ll see you in Glendale this September. ◉
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FDIC Donation to FAMA
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Karen Burnham
G
iving Back to the Industry
has long been the practice
of FDIC/PennWell. On April
21st at the FDIC, officials from PennWell
Emergency Services Group presented a
$22,000 check to the FAMA Board.
This represents a substantial donation
that is earmarked for FAMA’s
governmental affairs and public
relations efforts on behalf of the fire and
emergency services industry. The FAMA
Board and all association member
companies extend sincere appreciation
to our friends at FDIC/PennWell for
their outstanding support. ◉
Pictured (l-r): Lyle Hoyt (Vice President/PennWell), Phil Gerace (FAMA Board Director), Bruce
Whitehouse (FAMA Board Treasurer), Eric Schlett (Vice President-Fire Group/PennWell), and Bobby
Halton (Editor-in-Chief/Fire Engineering)
in memoriam
W
e sadly share the news that Trey Harding has
F
AMA and FEMSA are truly saddened to report
died. Trey was the oldest son of Glyn Harding of
Ferrara Fire Apparatus. Trey was married with a young
daughter, and served as a driver for the Baton Rouge Fire
Department. A funeral mass was held March 5th.
An education fund has been established by Professional
Firefighters Local 557 for Audrey Claire Harding, Trey’s
daughter. All donations may be sent to the Baton Rouge
Fire Department Federal Credit Union as follows:
Account #3449-B
Local 557 - Audrey Claire Harding Education
Fund
Baton Route FD FCU
PO Box 40118,
Baton Rouge, LA 70835
Tel: 800-798-4619
Your notes of condolence may be sent to Glyn
Harding, c/o Ferrara Fire Apparatus, P.O. Box 249,
Holden, LA 70744.
the April 30th passing of Mrs. Lois J. Sutphen, mother
of Drew (Judi) Sutphen of Sutphen Corporation.
Your personal notes of condolence may be sent to:
Mr. & Mrs. Drew Sutphen + Family
c/o Sutphen Corporation
P.O. Box 0158
Amlin, OH 43002
Please keep the entire Sutphen family in your thoughts
and prayers.
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J
ohn Swanson of Kochek Company shared the sad
news that his youngest brother, Scott Swanson, died on
March 18th. Scott was 54.
Condolences may be sent to John at:
1538 E Clinton Trl
Charlotte, MI 48813
jswanson@kochek.com.
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Tube Steak Award: Jeff Hupke
spring meeting
Spring Membership Meeting Recap
by John Swanson
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Best Dressed Award: Bill Ballantyn
Good Egg Award: Dave Durstine
ver 120 people including 75 members from 54 companies gathered at the
Harbor Beach Marriott in Ft. Lauderdale April 2nd and 3rd for the 2012
FAMA spring membership meeting. The beautiful weather and a great
location provided the backdrop for a productive and informative meeting.
Our business speaker Wes Irvin, vice president of government relations for the
National Association of Manufactures (NAM) spoke on the subject of A Manufacturing
Renaissance with some optimistic views on the rise of manufacturing in the U.S. in spite of
the cost of manufacturing being 20% more expensive in the U.S. due to taxes, regulations
and energy. Irvin said that politics and political positioning are major challenges facing
U.S. manufacturing. He shared a four-point plan that NAM believes will enable the U.S
to compete and succeed in the global economy: 1) attract foreign investment, 2) promote
global trade, 3) create a productive workforce and 4) become the world’s leading innovator.
The education committee presented a recent survey of fire departments across the U.S.
Results showed that, overall, departments are optimistic about future purchases. The survey of FAMA/FEMSA
members also indicated an increase in production capacity.
Two open mike sessions produced the following discussion topics: meeting format, arrival and departure
days and using a three-city rotation in the future; more time to discuss tech committee issues, government
regulations and NFPA, member participation on committees, speaker topics, and reasons for attending the
spring FAMA meeting.
The meeting planning committee thanks the following member companies for their sponsorship – Pennwell,
PPG, UPF, Amdor, Spartan Motors, Waterous and MaxxForce Engines.
Golf Tournament - presented by
2011 winner Paul Darley and
2009 winner Greg Kozey to 2012
winner Lou Milanovich
Star Achiever Award presented to Jeff Resch (center) by past Star Achievers (l-r:) Phil Schwab, Jerry Halpin,
Jack McLoughlin, Bill Ballantyne, John Sztykiel, and Paul Darley.
Past President Award:
Grady4North
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Karen Grimaldi, Linda Ballantyne, Diana and Ken Fritz
MIke Adams with Lyle Hoyt
Ron Truhler with Jerry Halpin
Damon Lewis, Scott Edens, and Jeff Mazza
Jeff Hupke ... and Jeff Hunke !!
2012 Goodwill Ambassador Donna Halpin (left) with past recipients (l-r) Marty Suche,
Marty Albright, Teddi Kozey, Diane Resch, Linda Ballantyne, and Ann Schwab
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Diane and Jeff Resch with Heidi Darley
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spring meeting
Spring Meeting Open Mike Recap – First Impressions
by Bruce Whitehouse
K
ey initiatives for your 2012 FAMA Board include identifying
where the organization should focus its efforts, how to
better engage members, and how to deliver more value at
the spring meetings.
To that end, the 2012 Spring Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale included
time dedicated to two open mike sessions. First impressions of
members’ input have been summarized below. This summary
is intended to provide a recap for those who attended and share
information with those who could not. No decision has been made on
any specific direction or course of action at this time.
The two sessions targeted “Organizational Focus” and
“Membership Meetings and Engagement.”
1. Day 1 session - Organization Focus - sought input from members on
prioritization and ways to help make the committee structure even
more effective.
The general consensus seemed to be that FAMA should focus on
technical issues affecting the fire service:
• NFPA influence on cost - how to establish cost-benefit analysis of
proposed changes
• how to increase safety and efficiency through shorter
replacement cycles
• how to engage key industry partners in dialogue; who and
how to approach
• deeper partnerships with other organizations such as NAM
(National Association of Manufacturers)
From a committee perspective, the following input was expressed:
• Chairs should approach and engage new members and first-time
attendees – perhaps at a suitable breakfast or reception.
• Fixed terms for chairs/co-chairs would be good for many
committees, but not for all (e.g. NFPA representatives)
• All committees should have a succession plan to encourage rotation
and allow chairs to move on to other activities as appropriate.
• Facilitate various levels of membership. This may be difficult to
make participation mandatory but should be easy for members
to get engaged – especially smaller companies where the time
resource can be an obstacle to participation.
2. At the Day 2 session – Member Engagement – members reviewed
the results of a quick survey from the previous day.
Members attended the 2012 Spring Meeting for the following
reasons, in priority order:
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• networking (based on meeting format that provided opportunity
and who was attending)
• content (useful information including business speakers and
valuable takeaways such as industry statistics)
• location
• marketing efforts
Members then provided the following thoughts on how to ensure
membership meetings delivered value and were engaging:
• Keep the current format of two 2 x 4-hour business meetings
at resort-type hotels with current arrangements for hospitality
suite, etc.
• Establish a consistent business meeting format so members know
what to expect.
• Reach out to those not in attendance to determine why they are
not attending.
• Increase the value of our statistics with more in-depth analysis by
professional firms and share this information at the meetings.
• Consider spending more money to bring in speakers to elevate
business knowledge.
• Circulate committee reports in advance and spend meeting time
only on those reports that are key to driving member value.
• Circulate teasers for high-value meeting content in advance (e.g.
business speakers or other topics).
• There was split support in the discussion of maintaining Sunday
arrival with Monday/Tuesday meetings vs. a change to Monday
arrival with Tuesday/Wednesday meetings. The Meeting Planning
Committee will gather cost data to help evaluate alternatives/
• The Meeting Planning Committee will look at a fixed rotation of
Spring Meeting sites.
• Include open mike sessions but solicit members in advance
and spend time on a limited number of topics to get important
feedback in allocated amounts of time.
• Post meeting reports and special presentations on website after the
meeting concludes.
Over the next few months, the board will be reviewing this
feedback and will reach out to various committees to help investigate,
evaluate and define future initiatives that will help solidify the value
that FAMA brings to the fire service and to our membership. Your
thoughts are welcomed and can be directed to info@fama.org with the
subject line: OPEN MIKE FEEDBACK . ◉
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legacy of leadership
24th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services
Dinner Program Salutes Our Legacy
by Bill Webb, CFSI Executive Director
W
ithin the first five minutes of the
National Fire and Emergency
Services Dinner, the theme of
the 24th annual dinner program became quite
evident. Louis J. Amabili, a former member
of the Presidential Commission on Fire Prevention and Control
that authored the seminal report, America Burning, delivered the
welcoming remarks to 1,600 fire and emergency services leaders.
Following his remarks, he introduced Chief Billy Goldfeder and his
CFSI Board member Louis Amabili
Included at the FEMSA and FAMA tables at the CFSI dinner (l-r):
Karen Burnham, Bruce Whitehouse, Chief Tom Bogart (MA),
Paul Andrews, Mike Natchipolsky, Greg Kozey, Jeff Mazza,
Rick Singer, Phil Gerace, Giff Swayne, Dan Reese, John McNulty,
John Granby, Kris Kaull, Bill Wright (office of Sen. Scott Brown/MA)
[photo credit: Chief Ron Siarnicki, NFFF]
son, Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Goldfeder who delivered the Pledge
of Allegiance. Those two moments in the program captured the
meaning of this year’s dinner theme, “Legacy of Leadership.”
“Forty-one years ago, I was appointed by the President of the United
States to serve on the National Commission on Fire Prevention and
Control, “ said Amabili, a member of the CFSI Board of Directors. “It was
the greatest honor of my career in the fire service…. Forty-one years later,
another generation of fire service leaders is now tasked with the mission
to take over where my generation left off – to work together as members
of one fire service to ensure that all firefighters have the training,
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equipment and knowledge to perform their jobs safety and effectively.”
The annual CFSI dinner is the national tribute to our nation’s fire and
emergency services. The keynote speaker for this year’s program was
United States Fire Administrator Ernie Mitchell. Appointed by President
Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Mitchell spoke about the
importance of working together. “As leaders in the fire and emergency
services, it is incumbent upon us to work together as partners and to
reach out to each other as stakeholders. During lean times, such as these,
it becomes more evident – if we are to succeed,” said Mitchell. He went on
to say that the fire and emergency services is “full of problem-solvers. I’m
convinced that any problem can be solved if we involve all of resources we
have as a service. When finances are tight, the cliché, ‘Don’t work harder,
Congressman Steny Hoyer pays tribute to the late Hal Bruno. He is
joined on the stage by Hal’s two sons, Harold (l) and Danny (r) Bruno.
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legacy of leadership
work smarter’, is often heard. Well, working together is smarter. The
process may take longer, but it is smarter.”
The program included a special tribute to the late Hal Bruno by
Congressman Steny Hoyer. The late-chairman emeritus of the National
Fallen Firefighters Foundation and former master of ceremonies of the
dinner, Bruno passed away in 2011 following a brief illness. “For those of
us who had the privilege of calling Hal a friend, we know how he always
treated everyone he met with respect, courtesy and kindness,” said Hoyer.
“On Capitol Hill, party affiliation meant little to Hal. Within the fire
service, the same can be said of one’s rank. He treated everyone the same.
In doing so, he was genuinely liked and respected by all.”
Rep. Hoyer was one of four members of the Congressional Fire
Services Caucus who participated in the dinner program. Senator Tom
Carper (DE), Congressman Rob Andrews (NJ) and Congressman Peter
King (NY) also offered words of thanks and gratitude to the audience.
The program also featured four major award presentations for
both individual and organization leadership. Marcine Goodloe, of
the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association was the
recipient of the 2012 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire
Service Leadership Award. The Oregon Department of Public Safety
Standards and Training received the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire
Service Safety Leadership Award. This award is co-sponsored by CFSI
and NFFF with corporate support from VFIS and State Farm Insurance.
The CFSI/MedicAlert Foundation Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS
Award was presented to the Mesa, AZ Fire Department (Career), Selden
(NY) Fire Department (Volunteer) and Center Point, AL Fire District
(Combination). The final award, the Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for
Leadership in Fire Safety Education, went to Meri-K Appy, one of the
nation’s leading figures in fire safety education. A new partnership
was formed between CFSI and the International Fire Service Training
Association at Oklahoma State University to co-sponsor this award.
“Each year, CFSI takes great pride and honor in hosting this event
for our nation’s fire and emergency services,” said Executive Director
Bill Webb. “As I have often said, we organize a dinner and seminar
program. It is the people who attend that make it THE National Fire
and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars Program. We hope
to fill the ballroom next year with 2,500 fire service leaders as we
celebrate our 25th annual tribute.” ◉
FAMA Salutes Bob Spangler
A
fter 33 years on the job at Federal Signal, Bob Spangler
retired at the end of April. Bob served as chair of the
FAMA Technical Committee for four years from August
1999 through August 2003. He established the Chairman’s Award
to honor members for their efforts
and involvement in the Technical
Committee. Bob was the second
recipient of this award. He generously
shared his knowledge and support for
our industry.
Bryan Boettger, President, Public
Safety Systems division of Federal
Signal, adds: “Bob joined us in a sales
capacity as a district representative
and very quickly progressed through
the organization to senior sales
representative, regional manager and finally to market Manager for
Federal’s Fire/EMS business.”
Bob has earned a relaxing and fulfilling retirement.
Congratulations, Bob! ◉
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governmental affairs corner
GAC (us)
2012 FAMA and FEMSA Hill Day a Success
by Dave Gatton
T
and fourthly, our nation’s fire service
hanks to everyone for
industry both creates American
making 2012 Hill Day
manufacturing jobs and is the source
a success! We had 28
of innovation to help first responders
companies, represented by 34
individual participants, make a
record 77 visits to congressional offices over a 24-hour
period. This year’s Hill Day was held in conjunction
Storming the Hill
with the Congressional Fire Services Institute’s annual
28 companies
dinner in Washington, D.C. where CFSI celebrated the
34 participants
legacy of Hal Bruno and other fire service leaders.
77 visits
As the congressional appropriators begin to mark
in 24 hours!
up their bills for fiscal year 2013, the FAMA and
FEMSA congressional visits could not have been
better timed. Hill Day teams visited with Maine
protect the public and themselves.
Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the
Representative Rob Andrews (NJ),
Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs
co-chair of the Congressional Fire
Committee responsible for the reauthorization of
Caucus and a devoted supporter of
the Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) and the
the fire service told the fire dinner
SAFER (hiring) programs. Others met personally
attendees that they are selfless in their
with Representative David Price, Ranking Member
service to the people within their
of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for
community, but now they need to be
Homeland Security. Still others consulted with staff of
a little selfish and tell people what is
Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu, Chair of the Senate
needed to preserve the fire service.
Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. Jeff Koledo (Fire-Dex), Jeff Mazza (Bulldog
He said nothing more epitomizes the
And the list goes on as our Hill Day teams fanned out Fire Apparatus), Greg Kozey (Kochek), Karen
Burnham (FAMA/FEMSA), George Goros
American character than the service
across the Capitol to meet with other appropriations
(United
Plastic),
and
John
McNulty
(MES)
on
exemplified in the local firehouse.
committee members and hometown congressional
Capitol Hill for FAMA/FEMSA GAC Hill Day
Representative Andrews is right.
representatives to educate them on the vital role our
We need to be more vocal, not less, in
industry plays in equipping first responders to protect
communicating to Congress what is needed to protect and serve the
the public and save lives.
American public. We need to aggressively make the case that, as a
Our message was straightforward and simple. The AFG program
critical part of our national response strategy, local first responders
is one of the most efficient federal programs in existence, using only
need federal resources to provide what is the most basic role of
five cents of every dollar for administration. That means 95 percent
government: the protection of its citizens on a daily basis.
of funding goes to fire departments to meet critical equipment needs.
That is what FAMA and FEMSA did on Hill Day. We took our
Secondly, our nation’s 1.1 million firefighters and emergency response
message to Congress to help the fire service make its case. We will
personnel play a critical first responder role in our national response
continue to do so. Thanks again to everyone who participated.
strategy; thirdly, the verdict is in: the AFG program is making real
Hal Bruno would have been proud. ◉
progress in helping to fill critical equipment gaps in the fire service;
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governmental affairs corner
Task Force Tips Hosts Home Day Celebration
I
ndiana Congressman Mike Pence joined
state and local guests recently for Task
Force Tips’ Annual Home Day celebration,
a part of TFT’s ongoing effort to help policy
makers understand the importance of building
and sustaining an economic foundation that
will aid in the funding and promotion of state
firefighting departments.
TFT designs and manufacturers
firefighting and water delivery equipment.
“TFT has a significant economic impact on
this community, on this state, as well as on our
nation with the jobs we create, the equipment
we manufacture, and with the taxes we pay,”
said TFT CEO Stewart McMillan. “Not only
do we design and manufacture firefighting
and water delivery equipment that helps
TFT Chief Financial Officer Martin Sonnenberg (left), Indiana Congressman Mike Pence,
protect and serve people the world over. But
and TFT CEO Stewart McMillan broke bread and shared thoughts during the company’s
we also help create an economic base that our
recent Home Day event.
communities can rely and build upon. “
Congressman Pence, an Indiana
have a high school degree or above, and a number of them entered the
gubernatorial candidate, spoke with employees during his TFT
company through area vocational training or internship programs.
plant tour, gathering comments and suggestions to help formulate
“Even though our company has expanded well beyond U.S.
his program aimed at bolstering the state’s skilled workforce. In the
borders in its business ventures, we still depend on local skill and
luncheon that followed, Pence conducted a roundtable discussion,
educational talent pools for recruitment and hiring,” said TFT Chief
soliciting thoughts from area first responders, politicians, and
business people.
Financial Officer Martin Sonnenberg. “We’ve found that a number
of people who work here tap into our company’s educational
“It’s my belief that the best ideas for Indiana come from Indiana,”
assistance program, furthering themselves in particular areas of
Pence said. “As we work on our jobs plan, I believe it is essential that we
interest … such as in vocational arts or in secondary education.
first listen to Hoosiers who are creating jobs in the city and on the farm.”
That may be one of the factors that helps us maintain our high
As one of Northwest Indiana’s kingpins in private sector
employee retention rate.” ◉
manufacturing, TFT employs 191 skilled workers full time. Its employees
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Canadian Governmental Committee (CGC)
by Richard Boyes
M
embers of the CGC travelled to
our nation’s capital, Ottawa, in
March to meet with the Canadian
Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) Board
of Directors to make a presentation about
Canadian Governmental Committee. Past Chair Brian Nash and I
represented the CGC and we were very pleased to have John Granby of
the FAMA/FEMSA Governmental Affairs Committee (US) attend as
well. The team made a co-presentation outlining what the CGC is and
what our goals and objectives are.
John provided an overview of how the CGC fits within the GAC and
FAMA and FEMSA organizations. John’s knowledge and experience
provided much insight for the CAFC Board of Directors, especially
regarding the success of the GAC and how it has become a valued
partner with other United States Fire Service associations. Brian and
I spoke about how the CGC can help the CAFC to move its issues
forward as we all have a common goal of an improved fire service.
I would like to thank John Granby for taking time to travel to
Ottawa and assist the CGC. His contribution was invaluable and he
made it much easier for Brian and me. Many thanks go to Brian Nash
too for his assistance and knowledge.
Since the meeting, we have been informed that the CAFC is willing
to work with the CGC and have a seat on the CAFC Government
Relations Committee. The CAFC will provide formal notification to
us once they make some internal changes to recognize the CGC. This
notification will probably occur after their annual conference in late
September. We followed one of John’s teachings of “Showing up and
making friends!”
Based on positive developments with the CAFC, release of the Ten
Important Facts Survey is on hold until we get formal recognition from
the CAFC. I know everybody is anxious to get the survey out but we
will have much more success with the endorsement and consultation
of the CAFC to get the information we need. Rest assured that the
survey will begin as soon as the official approvals are in place. My
estimation is that we will launch the survey in early fall.
I am very pleased with the progress of the CGC, and I hope to
report more progress after the CAFC annual meeting. I would be
remiss if I did not thank the committee members for their hard work
and support to get the CGC to where it is today. Thanks again and have
a great summer. ◉
Shhhhhh!
Let him concentrate.
We spotted Tony Barboza (Holmatro) hard at work on
the GAC mapping project, a snapshot of the combined
FAMA and FEMSA membership footprint in the US
and Canada. This helpful data, based on member
responses to the GAC survey, will show the extensive
reach and representation of our two trade organizations.
THANK YOU, Tony! ◉
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERs
Kimtek Corporation
Texas Hydraulics, Inc.
Kimball Johnson, President
2163 VT RT 5A
Orleans, VT 05860
Tel: (802) 525-4061
Email: sales@kimtekresearch.com
Web: www.kimtekresearch.com
Robert Devonshire, Design Manager
85 East Bridge Street
Spring City, PA 19475
Tel: (610) 948-4150
Email: bdevonshire@hydromotion.com
Web: www.hydromotion.com
About Kimtek Corporation:
About Texas Hydraulics, Inc:
KIMTEK CORPORATION was founded in 1984 as a research
and development company dedicated to advances in life safety
technology in the fire sciences. Founder and president Kimball
Johnson holds several U.S. patents for life safety fire sprinklers
for commercial and residential buildings as well as life enhancing
exercise equipment for body fitness and health.
In addition to his management of KIMTEK, Mr. Johnson was a
volunteer firefighter and EMT serving the most rural portions of
northern Vermont. Mr. Johnson knows the financial burdens small,
rural public safety agencies face. He also knows the need to have
the right equipment to get the job done correctly and safely. When
looking for a rescue trailer, rescue sled or slide-in unit for his
department, he saw advantages and disadvantages to the current
models on the market. Johnson knew there could be a better
product so he and his team designed a rugged, lightweight and
affordable rescue unit. The MEDLITE™ Transport was born!
Today, KIMTEK offers an entire series of medical rescue
MEDLITE Transports, one to meet almost any need and budget.
The FIRELITE Transport series offers an impressive lineup of fire/
rescue slip on skid units.
Located in northern Vermont, KIMTEK continues its 28-year
mission of research, development and production and is now the
largest manufacturer of UTV/ATV skid units in the nation.
Texas Hydraulics, Inc. has been providing custom-engineered
hydraulic components to leading original equipment
manufacturers since 1968. By executing strategies consistent
with Lean Enterprise, Technical Leadership and having the
support of and stability afforded by Fortune 500 parent, Dover
Corporation, Texas Hydraulics, Inc. continues to expand its leading
position in the custom hydraulic cylinder, swivel and related
component markets. Texas Hydraulics, Inc. has over 225,000
square feet of manufacturing space located in Texas.
Kussmaul Electronics
Thomas H. Nugent, President
170 Cherry Avenue
West Sayville, NY 11796
Tel: (631) 567-0314
Email: nugent@kussmaul.com
Web: www.kussmaul.com
About Kussmaul Electronics:
Kussmaul Electronics Company started operations in September
1967 as Kussmaul Engineering Company providing consulting
engineering and design services in the field of servomechanisms and
automatic control. The company is privately held and now occupies
its own modern manufacturing facility in West Sayville, New York.
Recognizing a need for completely automatic battery chargers
that would be highly reliable, dependable, rugged, and economical,
the company designed such a unit. Utilizing the latest solid state
technology resulted in a superior product which, over the years, has
grown into a complete line of battery chargers. Although originally
designed for fire departments and emergency services, these
products find wide application wherever batteries must be maintained
in a fully charged state with a minimum of operator attention.
As the line of chargers expanded, other products and
accessories have been added--in particular, the Auto Eject and Air
Eject. These devices automatically disconnect power lines and air
lines from a vehicle when that vehicle is started. Widely accepted
by fire departments and ambulance companies throughout
the country, Kussmaul Electronics Company products are now
installed by virtually every major vehicle manufacturer.
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Wildfire
Frederic Lefrancois, VP of
Product Development
1100 Norman, Ste. 200
Lachine, Quebec H8S 1A6 Canada
Tel: (514) 515-9433
Email: flefrancois@wildfire-env.com
Web: www.wildfire-env.com
About Wildfire:
Wildfire invents, makes and delivers premium water handling
equipment for wildland firefighters, agencies and governments
worldwide. Its distribution network paired with branches in strategic
locations throughout Canada and the United States, and with
partners in international markets, provides the after-sales service
which is of utmost importance in the wildland fire control industry.
First known as Watson Jack & Co. Ltd., the company
established itself as a manufacturer in the 1920s with the WAJAX,
a powerful 200-psi portable fire pump. In the many decades
since, Wildfire has continued to work with fire fighters to produce
first-rate products.
Best known for the MARK-3®, the benchmark in high-pressure,
portable, centrifugal pumps, Wildfire also manufactures slip-ons,
fire line hardware, backpacks, forestry tools, portable water tanks,
drip torches and other related products. We also offer specialty
fire hoses, foam and much more.
The upshot of Wildfire’s recent management buy-out is a return
to its roots as a manufacturer, driving a renewed emphasis
on being water handling experts. Wildfire is committed to the
development of innovative wildland fire control products.
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tech corner
FAMA Technical Committee Meets at FDIC 2012
by Chris McLoone,
Associate Editor, Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment
A
t the 2012 Fire Department Instructors
Conference (FDIC), the Fire Apparatus
Manufacturers’ Association’s (FAMA)
Technical Committee held one of its two
meetings for 2012. The agenda included several industry and FAMA
updates, as well as naming the 2012 Chairman’s Award winner.
New Forum
At the beginning of the meeting, after president Greg Kozey’s
introductory remarks, Lyle Hoyt, senior vice president with PennWell
Corporation, welcomed the group on behalf of PennWell, Fire
Apparatus & Emergency Equipment, Fire Engineering, and FDIC. His
comments included information on a new forum to appear in the
pages of Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment called the FAMA
Forum. “We want to get the voice of FAMA out as much as we can
from our side of things,” Hoyt said. “We’re going to have a FAMA
Forum in the magazine to help you get messages you want the industry
to receive and provide you with more exposure.” David Durstine,
co-chair of the FAMA Technical Committee added, “It’s really going to
be the voice of this group as well as the larger FAMA group in putting
our ideas and concepts on paper, sharing what’s happening in this
industry, and allowing us to communicate impacts on the fire service.
We can communicate enhancements in safety and technology as well
as general information. It’s an opportunity for us to be heard.”
Industry Updates
First up for updates on industry issues was David Durstine’s report
on NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus and 1906,
Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus. The revision cycles for both
standards have been moved to coincide with each other. The next
edition for both standards will be 2016.
Next on the agenda was a report from Roger Lackore, who called
on members to participate in a committee to develop common
warning signage for fire apparatus. He reported that there is now a
subcommittee for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, and he suggested
that it allow FAMA to take on the project. “I always thought it was
better to self regulate if we can vs. having somebody else tell us what
we are going to do,” he said. Lackore invited any interested FAMA
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Sincere thanks to our Technical Committee Meeting
Sponsors Meritor and Fire Research Corp
Meritor's Mike Smyth with Tech Co-Chairs Dave Durstine and Mike Moore
Tech Co-Chair Mike Moore
with FRC reps Toh Meng,
Jack McLaughlin and
Neocles Athanasiades,
and Tech Co-Chair Dave
Durstine
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Chairman’s
Award winner
Jack McLoughlin
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members to participate and hoped to schedule a meeting soon.
Next came Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the National Fallen
Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), who updated the group on the
Foundation’s Vulnerability Assessment Program and anthropometric
studies being conducted to gather data on the size of today’s firefighters.
The four-phase Vulnerability Assessment Program is in its third
stage, and Siarnicki reports that it should be ready for beta testing in
2013. This program will help departments identify the gap between
their resources and the risks they are asked to address as emergency
response entities in an attempt to reduce firefighter fatalities.
Siarnicki introduced two representatives from Total Contact, who
reported on some of the data their company has gleaned from scanning
firefighters both in and out of turnout gear to determine their sizes and
how they relate to apparatus design. Some data of interest to apparatus
manufacturers and departments include step height requirements, egress/
ingress handle reach measurements, as well as size data that can be used to
determine how wide seats in apparatus should be. (Ron’s Siarnicki’s article,
A New Image of Firefighter Safety, is included in the edition.)
FAMA Surveys Report
Jeff Hupke, co-chair of the FAMA Education Committee, reported on
two surveys FAMA conducted: one of the industry, and one of FAMA/
FEMSA members.
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He was happy to report that optimism is increasing among fire
departments. In 2010, 37 percent of those surveyed indicated they
were planning to make a major purchase. In 2011 that number
jumped to 57 percent.
The survey also revealed that departments are finding it necessary
to look beyond grants as sources of funding. In 2010, 70 percent
reported they were getting some sort of funding from grants, but that
number dropped to 47 percent in 2011.
The FAMA/FEMSA survey revealed that as an industry,
manufacturers are optimistic. Projecting ahead three years, FAMA/
FEMSA members reported that they predict better lead times,
increased capacity, increases in revenue, and increased hiring.
Chairman’s Award
The general business part of the technical committee ended with
the presentation of the Chairman’s Award. The award recognizes an
individual who has made significant contributions to the technical
committee. This year’s recipient was Jack McLoughlin, president
of Fire Research Corporation. McLoughlin has been involved with
FAMA’s technical committee for more than 30 years, has led the
statistics committee for many years, and is FAMA’s representative to
the NFPA ambulance committee. In true Jack McLoughlin style, he
accepted his award by saying, “Thank you. That’s it.” ◉
safety and health
A New Image of Firefighter Safety
by Ronald J. Siarnicki
C
rashes involving fire service vehicles
are the second leading cause of
death for the nation’s firefighters.
Very often the firefighters killed this way were
not wearing seat belts. One of the frequent
excuses firefighters use for failing to buckle up is that seat belts
are difficult to reach while wearing their personal protective
equipment. In 2008, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation,
the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association, the International
Association of Fire Chiefs, the Safety Task Force of the National Fire
Protection Association 1901 Fire Apparatus Standards Committee,
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and other stakeholders in the fire
service began gathering data looking
for the facts behind this common
firefighter complaint.
The group commissioned a pilot
anthropometric study to assess
variations in human subjects. The
group believed the findings could help
determine how much space is needed
to safely accommodate a firefighter
wearing personal protective equipment
Jennifer Whitestone
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safety and health
study for the fire service and opened the door for a
national NIOSH study,” explained Whitestone.
A total of 951 career and volunteer firefighters
were part of the study in four locations around the
country – Rockville, MD; Phoenix, AZ; Philadelphia,
PA; and Fort Worth, TX. At each site the participants
were divided by age, race, gender and ethnicity to
get an accurate representation of the firefighter
population. Each participant agreed to a one-hour
session to measure:
•T
raditional body dimensions with and without
their turnout gear;
• F lat-bed scan of the right hand with and
without a glove;
• 3 D scan of the foot with and without a boot;
• 3 D scan of the head 1) wearing no helmet, 2)
with face piece and 3) with helmet; and
(PPE). Total Contact, Inc., a company specializing in
3-D anthropometry was contracted to conduct the study
of 122 firefighters. The results of that pilot study led to
a nationwide study through the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health. At the recent FDIC
meeting, Jennifer Whitestone and Bob Ferri of Total
Contact presented the findings of the two studies to
members of FAMA.
Eighty-five male and 37 female firefighters from
around the country participated in the pilot study which
used traditional measurements taken with tape measures
and calipers and full-body 3-D scans both in and out of
full turnout gear. The preliminary results showed that
the average firefighter in PPE has a hip width that is
substantially wider than
the average fire apparatus
seat that is designed at 18
inches. This confirmed
that some of the standards used to
design apparatus cab space may not
adequately accommodate the fire
fighter population.
“As the pilot progressed, it was
becoming evident that broader
representation of participants was
necessary for this to be an accurate
Bob Ferri
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• 3 D coordinate data of body dimensions with and without gear.
A second phase of the study was launched in the fall of 2011.
From the original 951 subjects, 207 were identified as best
representing various body dimensions that would impact the
design of restraint systems, occupancy in apparatus and PPEs.
The one-hour sessions combined traditional and 3D
anthropometric methods of traditional measurement, 3D
whole body scanning, 3D hand scanning and Cab Space
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safety and health
overhead working position,” explained Ferri.
“These four positions were scanned with and
without gear for a total of 8 scans per subject, thus
giving us greater detail that can be incorporated
into apparatus design.”
Likewise, the FARO Arm Cab Space data tracked
body position, steering wheel position and seat
position as well as steering column position. It also
tracked data on their control reach and seat belt
reach in the cab, all of which can impact apparatus
design in the future.
“The data from this study can be used to
develop design tools for manufacturers and
propose measures for the NFPA standards
committee,” said Whitestone. “This has the
potential to improve the apparatus manufacturing
standards for decades to come.”
A complete copy of the pilot study is available to
manufacturers from the NFFF for a recommended
donation of $500. For more information
about either study contact Total Contact Inc.;
bob@totalcontact.com; jen@totalcontact.com ◉
Ronald J. Siarnicki is the Executive Director of the
FARO Arm digitization. These measurements provide
a more thorough assessment of each subject.
“The whole-body surface scans measured each participant while
standing with their arms at their side, while seated and relaxed,
while seated with correct posture, and while standing with an
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Emmitsburg,
Maryland. He is also the former fire chief of Prince George’s County,
Maryland, served as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Monessen,
Pennsylvania and currently serves with United Communities VFD in Queen
Anne’s County, Maryland. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science and a
Master’s Degree in Technology Management from the University of Maryland
University College (UMUC).
Future FAMA Member???
D
avid Drehobl with Cummins was late registering for the
Spring Annual Meeting but provided an apology and the
most endearing excuse for his tardiness: Dave’s happy
news is that he and his wife, Rosann Scattoloni, adopted Emma Rose
Drehobl who was born Feb 13 and weighed 9 lbs, 5 oz.
Congratulations!
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FAMA/FEMSA surveys summaries
FAMA/FEMSA Industry Outlook Survey Summary
by Jeff Hupke
T
he FAMA Education Committee,
on behalf of FAMA and FEMSA,
completed the annual “Industry
Outlook” survey, and reported the results at the
Spring FAMA meeting. Information was gathered
from 225 fire departments, career and volunteer,
across the US and Canada. Respondents were
generally more optimistic than in recent years.
56% of the respondents anticipate making a major
purchase over the next fiscal year, up from 37%
when we did the survey two years ago.
We asked about actions that departments
expected to take due to economic conditions and 46% indicated that
their standard operating procedures would change, up from 21%
in 2010. Another meaningful change observed was the number of
respondents who received a grant. The percentage dropped from 70%
in 2009 to 47% in 2011. Not surprisingly, 54% of the departments
indicated that helping raise the overall awareness of funding
sources was one of the most important actions that FAMA/FEMSA
members could take. The Education Committee used the survey
to identify the most important factors that contribute to choosing
apparatus and equipment.
To see how safety, price, alternative fuels, and all the other influencers
were rated by participants, we’re providing complete survey results to
FAMAand FEMSA members on the associations’ web sites in the secure
member area (username/password protected). Click the Members Only
item in the navigation bar for your access to the secure member area.
Then use your member log in information to view the complete survey.
The survey also asked participants to rate the importance of
various sources when departments are seeking information on
apparatus and equipment. Word of mouth ranked at the top as the
most important information source followed by trade shows and
manufacturer websites.
The Education Committee encourages our members to download
the survey results in their entirety. This useful data can help us listen
to our customers, better our companies and improve the industry. ◉
FAMA/FEMSA Member Outlook Survey Summary
by Jeff Hupke
I
n addition to the Industry Outlook Survey, which has been done each
of the last three years, the FAMA Education Committee completed an
initial Member Outlook Survey and reported the results at the Spring
FAMA meeting. Drawing from 92 FAMA and FEMSA member companies,
each of the different geographies was adequately represented. Many of the
questions in this survey asked members about the current state of their
respective companies and what they were anticipating next year and even
three years out. The general trend that we are seeing is optimism and
improvement. Factory capacity, revenue growth and capital spending are all
expected to increase over the next few years. This is optimism that has not
been seen in the emergency industry since before the recession.
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Another interesting survey result is that 66% of the respondents
anticipated growth in their export business. 32% of the companies
indicated that exports currently make up 5% or less of their revenues.
The survey also asked respondents to rank their concerns about
various issues including health care costs, economic conditions,
competition, and federal regulation to name a few. The scaled ratings
allowed five choices from “1 – This does not impact my business.” to “5
– Keeps me up at night.” We have happily provided the detailed survey
results in the secure member area of the FAMA and FEMSA web sites
where we’ve organized the information into handy pie charts and
tables. The Education Committee encourages members to view and
download this useful data. ◉
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FEMSA & FAMA Fall Annual Meetings and Conference Program
Mark your Calendars!
FEMSA & FAMA
2012 annual/Fall Meetings
& ConFerenCe PrograM
sePteMBer 26-29, 2012
ConferenCe LoCation
Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa
9495 W. Coyotes Blvd.
Glendale, Arizona
To RegisTeR:
www.FeMsA.org or www.FAMA.org
Want to register, but you aren’t a member? Contact us to find out how!
Karen Burnham at info@femsa.org or info@fama.org
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PreliMina ry sC h edu le o F event s
WEDNESDAy - SEpTEmbER 26, 2012: ARRIVAL
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
FEMSA Board Lunch
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
FEMSA Board Meeting
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
FAMA Board Meeting
ThuRSDAy - SEpTEmbER 27, 2012
7:30 am
FAMA Board/Committee Chairs Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:45 am
FEMSA Breakfast
8:00 am – 10:00 am
FAMA Board/Committee Chairs Meeting
9:00 am – 10:15 am
FEMSA Annual Business Meeting
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Break (FEMSA)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
FEMSA Annual Business Meeting
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
FEMSA/FAMA Joint Session
Innovation
Jeff Johnson
Economic Forecast
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Anirban Basu - Chairman & CEO, The Sage
Policy Group, Inc.
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Break (FEMSA and FAMA)
3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Roundtable: Enhancing Innovation in
the Fire Service
Moderator: Bill Webb - Executive Director, CFSI;
Anirban Basu - Chairman & CEO, The Sage
Policy Group; Peter Darly - Darley; Rich
Young - DuPont; Mark Burdick - Chief, Glen
dale (Ariz.) Fire Dept.; Mark Light - IAFC
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
FEMSA/FAMA Welcome Reception
( S u b j e ct t o ch a n g e )
FRIDAy - SEpTEmbER 28, 2012
7:30 am
FAMA Member Breakfast
7:30 am
FEMSA Member Breakfast
8:00 am – 10:00 am
FAMA Business Meeting
8:30 am – 10:00 am
FEMSA Caucus Groups
Statistical Data Gathering for FEMSA
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break (FEMSA and FAMA)
10:30 am – 11:00 am
FEMSA/FAMA Joint Session
Social Media is Changing Everything
Paul Andrews - Go Forward Media
Washington, D.C. Political Update
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Bill Webb - Executive Director, CFSI
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
FEMSA/FAMA Executive Committees
Working Lunch
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch (FEMSA/FAMA Members)
Fire Drill Session
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NFPA Code Process: How You Can Participate?
iPad Sales Presentations
Apps (focused on increasing work productivity)
Tradeshow Effectiveness & Branding Opps
Organizing an Effective Home Day
Effectively Selling to Fire Chiefs
Disaster Preparedness
eListening: Monitoring what is said
about your business
CCR: The New CPR
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Break (FEMSA and FAMA)
Glendale Regional Training Center Tours
3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
FEMSA/FAMA Reception
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
FEMSA/FAMA Dinner and Entertainer
SATuRDAy - SEpTEmbER 29, 2012: DEpARTuRE
GLENDALE AREA ATTRACTIONS
Glendale Old Towne & Catlin Court
This antiques district has a plethora of shops and restaurants in colorful, century-old bungalows. 59th and Glendale Avenues. www.visitglendale.com
Historic Sahuaro Ranch
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Sahuaro Ranch is just north of
downtown Glendale. Built in 1885, there are 17 ranch buildings available to tour
on this 17 acre property. http://www.historic-glendale.net/sahuaro_ranch.htm
Taliesin West
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright chose 600 acres of rugged Sonoran Desert at the foothills
of the McDowell Mountains as the site for his permanent winter residence. Today the
site is a National Historic Landmark, with five guided tours ranging from a one-hour
“panorama” tour to a three-hour behind-the-scenes tour, with other tours offered
seasonally; all visitors must be accompanied by a guide. www.franklloydwright.org
The Heard Museum
Pioneer settlers Dwight and Maie Heard built a Spanish colonial-style building on their property to house their collection of Southwestern art. Today the staggering collection includes such exhibits as a Navajo hogan and
rooms filled with art, pottery, jewelry, kachinas, and textiles. www.heard.org
Design and layout courtesy of Debbie Murray, Elsevier/FireRescue magazine.
www.fama.org
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FAMA at FDIC
FAMA at FDIC
F
DIC, one the world’s
largest fire rescue training
conferences and exhibitions,
broke an 84-year attendance record
during their April 16-21, 2012 event.
29,417 registered attendees filled
classrooms and exhibit halls within
the Indiana Convention Center and
Lucas Oil Stadium. In addition, 820
exhibitors showcased their latest
equipment and fire apparatus at
FDIC 2012. No other event in the U.S.
provides such a high level of exposure
Thanks to Les
to fire industry brands, from turnout
Wainman for
gear and emergency equipment to
staffing the
international truck manufacturers. If
FAMA booth
it rides on a fire truck, chances are very
high that the company exhibits at FDIC.
After two days of hands-on training and pre-conference
workshops, the opening ceremonies commenced on
Wednesday, which included the presentation of the Ray
Downey Courage & Valor Award to Chicago firefighter Larry
McCormack. The exhibit halls officially opened on Thursday,
filling the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
The increased attendance was not only evident among
exhibit halls and training sessions, but many participated
PyroLance's Jim Weigle and Amy Harsch
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Smart
Power Systems
in numerous FDIC special events. The
5th annual FDIC Courage & Valor Fun
Run had nearly 1,000 individuals running over 3 miles
in honor of extraordinary
acts of courage within the
firefighter community. Other
popular events included the
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb,
hosted by the National Fallen
Firefighters Foundation, the
Scott Firefighter Combat
Challenge and the annual Stop,
Drop, Rock & Roll event.
For more FDIC 2012
highlights and information
visit www.FDIC.com, as well
as special coverage on www.
FireEngineering.com and
Bill Foster, “holding court” at the Spartan booth www.FireApparatus.com. ◉
Bauer Compressors
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trade shows
Trade Show Report Card Update
by Ken Nielsen and Summer Johnston (Paratech)
B
y the time this issue of FAMA Flyer hits the streets, Firehouse
World and FDIC will be a distant memory and we’ll be
getting ready for the next round of trade show fun. The fire
service industry exhibition season is officially in full swing.
This year, as some of you have hopefully already noticed, there
have been additions to the Trade Show Report Card questionnaire.
A new section: “Staging” and an expanded section: “Services”
has been added to help get more detailed feedback about topics
that address a wider range of FEMSA and FAMA members’
show concerns. We hope you find these additional questions an
improvement to the survey.
In late March, a survey was sent out asking the membership if there
were other trade shows not currently part of the Trade Show Report
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It’s quick—and completion of the survey qualifies you
for a chance to win $5000 worth of equipment for your
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as an iPad for the person who submits the winning
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Complete the survey now at
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PreviouS winnerS include:
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2010—Alan Laird, Lincoln, RI
2009—Tom Konik, Marysville, MI
2008—Al Duffy, North Naples, FL
2007—Troy Arndt, Kutztown, PA
2006—Kevin Carry, Darby, PA
2005—Mark F. Bogenschutz
Egg Harbor, WI
2004—Kim Tracy, Stetson, ME
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FEMSA is the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association.
FEMSA includes nearly all major manufacturers of SCBA’s, personal protective gear, rescue
equipment, water delivery equipment and many of the top fire equipment dealers.
FAMA is the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association. Members include the major
manufacturers of fire apparatus and components that are affixed to or carried upon the
apparatus for use in connection with the apparatus performing its fire fighting function.
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trade shows
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2011 Attendence
Results
2011 # Of
Exhibitors
2011 # Of
Attendees
2011 # Of Femsa/
Fama Members
Firehouse World
305
6,801
86
Fdic
(Fire Department
Instructors
Conference)
840
28,718
165
New York ChiefsFire 2011
346
13,996
62
Firehouse
Expo 2011
326
13,998
79
Fri 2011
(Fire-Rescue
International)
538
8,904
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Card that should be considered for it. Thank you for your input! We
are still in the process of compiling the results. Don’t be surprised if a
survey shows up for a trade show outside the usual suspects.
Survey results from Firehouse World in San Diego and FDIC in
Indianapolis will incorporate the modified scale for the new questions.
Be sure to look for that in the next newsletter. ◉
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Thanks to
Lyle Hoyt
Senior
Vice
President
Eric Schlett
Vice President
—Fire Group
The FAMA Board and Membership
gratefully acknowledge the generosity of Fire
Engineering management and staff for the
design and printing of the Flyer.
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member news
Harbaugh Brings Depth of Experience to 4 Guys Fire Trucks
When Production Manager Brad Harbaugh started working at 4 Guys
Fire Trucks – the day after his high school graduation in 1987 – he had
no idea where his career would take
him. He also never imagined that the
journey he began that day would lead
him, 25 years later, back to the same
place it began.
“I started as an electrician-trainee,”
says Harbaugh. “I didn’t know
anything about building fire trucks.”
After 5 years at 4 Guys, Harbaugh
left the company to take a position
as the electrical supervisor at
New Lexington Fire Equipment in
Brad Harbaugh
Rockwood, Pennsylvania.
He then grew his experience doing
CADD design work, building fire trucks, working in customer
service, working on plus training, teaching and operating ladder
trucks. It is that broad base of experience, says 4 Guys General
Manager, Mark Albright, that makes him uniquely qualified for the
position he now holds – Production Manager of 4 Guys Fire Trucks.
“Brad has been around the industry over the years, and has done a
lot of different jobs. He has experience in many facets of the business,
and he brings a fresh perspective to our operation.”
Akron Brass
Visitors to the Akron Brass website will notice a few changes that
offer improved website functionality, easier navigation and product
search capabilities. Akron Brass listened to their customers and
implemented their suggestions to improve the website. “Enhancing
the customer experience is our top priority,” said Sarah Hay,
eMarketing Manager, who led the development of the redesign and
launch. “It is clear that Akron Brass’s online presence is a critical
component to our marketing communication strategy.” Akron Brass
encourages customers to test drive the redesigned website at http://
www.akronbrass.com.
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AMDOR Inc.
AMDOR Inc., a manufacturer of custom roll-up doors as well as the
Luma Bar brand of LED lighting is pleased to announce the following
appointments.
Ravi Tyronne (CMA, MBA) - Controller. Responsible for all
financial aspects of the operation, Ravi brings over 25 years of
Ravi Tyronne
Aurel Trambitas
international manufacturing experience
primarily in the field of heavy-duty
transportation components.
Aurel Trambitas (M. Eng, MBA)
– Engineering Manager. Responsible
for the further development of the
Engineering Department, Aurel delivers
over 20 years of engineering experience
gained in the automotive, medical and
Brent Posthuma
nuclear fields.
Brent Posthuma – Marketing Coordinator. Brent has extensive
project management experience in the financial industry and will play
a lead role in all aspects of AMDOR’s Marketing program.
“We look forward to the experience and knowledge that these
new team members will deliver to our expanding team” says Bruce
Whitehouse President of AMDOR Inc.
Command Light
Command Light recently completed a move to a newly remodeled
building in Fort Collins, Colorado. Encompassing 160,000 square
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feet, the new building contains all Command Light manufacturing
processes including our foundry, water jet, powder coat area and
machine shop. In addition to the new building, there is another 20
acres of land for future expansion. Command Light had been located
12 miles south in Loveland, Colorado for the past 20 years, but had
grown to point of exceeding the available space and was spread over
multiple buildings.
The new building is designed to be very energy efficient with
computer controlled lighting, security and air movement. The
washing process for the powder paint area has been engineered to be
zero discharge. The west end of the property is a designated
wetland, including a warm water spring that is heavily visited by
migratory ducks and geese. The wetland and surrounding buffer area
will not be disturbed.
The expansion was necessary to accommodate the increased order
levels for both Lighting and Traffic control products. By moving
all operations under one roof, there is much efficiency to be gained
to reduce both lead times and product costs. During the FRI in
Denver this August, there will be bus service and tours of the new
building. For more information, please phone Command Light at
1-800-797-7974.
E-ONE Appoints New Dealer in Tennessee
With more than 40 years experience in the service and sales of
specialty vehicles, E-ONE is excited to appoint Mid-South Emergency
Equipment as the new dealer for the state of Tennessee.
“Mid-South has a great reputation as both a bus dealer and service
center along with a strong history of providing excellent customer
service after the sale,” said George Logan, vice president of commercial
operations for E-ONE. “Their eagerness and determination to expand
into the fire and emergency market makes Mid-South a perfect fit
for our new dealer model and we look forward to a long, prosperous
relationship with Mid-South.”
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“We plan on utilizing the same service-after-the-sale philosophy
in the Emergency Equipment division that has made Mid-South Bus
extremely successful for more than 40 years,” said Drake Earnest, the
manager of Mid-South’s new Emergency Equipment division.
As management researched growth opportunities, Mid-South
decided to diversify its product offering and felt both the fire service
and E-ONE were a perfect fit.
“There are similar components and parts as well as our
familiarity in working with municipalities, so expanding into
the fire industry provided a seamless opportunity,” Earnest said.
“E-ONE is well-managed with solid financials and every vendor or
emergency apparatus customer we spoke with commended E-ONE
for their quality and also felt the organization was on the rise –
getting better and better.”
Located in Murfreesboro, 30 miles south of Nashville, Mid-South
boasts an 8-bay service center, and 8000-square-foot parts warehouse.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus Receives Industry Safety Award
Holden, LA – Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC)
has once again awarded Ferrara Fire Apparatus with the LWCC Safest
70 Award. The LWCC award is in recognition of Ferrara’s outstanding
excellence and commitment to workplace safety. Ferrara, a custom
fire apparatus manufacturer first received The Safest 70 Award in
2011. The Safest 70 is presented annually to 70 Louisiana companies
in recognition of their commitment to safety. Approximately 18,000
Louisiana companies are LWCC policyholders.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus President and CEO Chris Ferrara
said the recognition was affirmation of the company’s beliefs in
constantly focusing upon and improving overall safety. “We say
the products we build here ‘Lead the Way in Firefighter Safety.’
That all starts by creating a safe work environment for our
employees. We can’t tout safety for our customers without first
making sure our employees stay safe.”
Fort Garry Fire Trucks
FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS is pleased to announce that
construction of our new 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant has
begun. The state of the art facility is located in the Centerport
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industrial park adjacent to the Winnipeg airport, in the RM of
Rosser. The new manufacturing plant is less than a mile move
and will be equipped with cutting edge manufacturing and
finishing equipment.
Newly restructured website opens access to
Fire Fighters and Emergency Services
KIMTEK Corporation, provider of skid/slip-in units for Fire,
Emergency services and industry, recently launched its new
website, www.kimtekresearch.com. The wholly redesigned
and revised website includes navigation connecting visitors to
information on KIMTEK’s range of products and services. The
website design has a fresh new uncluttered look and format
that lets users locate information simply and effectively.
KIMTEK’s president Kimball Johnson says of the launch,
“ Our new web site embodies KIMTEK’s commitment
to meeting the changing needs, challenges, and digital
expectations of our customers. In keeping with our goal
of simplifying the business process, our new site provides
flexibility to change and grow as our users’ needs do.”
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drawings, photography, videos and complete specifications. “We
expect our convenient, user-friendly site will appeal to a wide
audience as well as give our customers what they expect,” said Jim
Weigle, Senior VP, Business Development.
Oshkosh’s Striker
Oshkosh’s Striker® aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle
was profiled in a two-page feature story in Popular Science magazine’s
April 2012 edition. Popular Science is a leading source of science and
technology news.
Pro Poly of America
Pro Poly of America, Inc is proud to announce its recognition as the
exporter of the year for businesses in Marion County Florida. Presented
by the Ocala Marion County Chamber of Commerce in Ocala, Florida,
the home of many companies in the fire service industry, Pro Poly was
recognized by the association as a leader in international trade. Pro Poly
partners with WS Darley Company in
the manufacture of PolyBilt copolymer
truck bodies. These bodies have been
utilized in many different applications
around the world and have led to this
international exposure for Pro Poly.
Pro Poly of America continues its
market expansion in welcoming Carey
Barnes as Government and Airport
Rescue Sales Specialist.
Carey Barnes
Formerly an International Sales
Manager with Crash Rescue Equipment
Service, Inc., Carrie recently moved back to states after living in Paris
for two years. Carey will be representing the PolyBilt line of copolymer
truck bodies to the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) industry.
PyroLance Launches New Website
PyroLance LLC, manufacturer of high-pressure fire-extinguishing
systems, has launched its new website, pyrolance.com. Its dynamic
new look includes easy navigation and features dimensional
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Horrocks Named Eastern Pennsylvania
Rosenbauer Dealership
Rosenbauer America is pleased to announce the appointment of
Horrocks Fire & Rescue Apparatus of Collegeville, PA as its Eastern
Pennsylvania authorized sales and service dealer.
For over 45 years, Horrocks Fire and Rescue Apparatus has been
family-owned and operated, providing sales and service for a full line of
quality fire and rescue apparatus. Known for their outstanding ability to
provide their customers with highly customized apparatus, built to the
specific needs of their individual departments, Horrocks has provided
Eastern Pennsylvania with hundreds of purpose built fire apparatus.
Horrocks prides itself on providing prompt, dependable service after the
sale to their customers throughout Eastern Pennsylvania.
Horrocks Fire’s long-term employees have nearly 200 years
of combined firefighting experience. Their sales force has over
100 combined years of experience in the sale and design of new
fire apparatus. “Our sales team has been finding solutions for our
customers’ apparatus needs for over four decades,” said company
President, Brian Horrocks. “In partnering with Rosenbauer, we can
expand our product offering to have a fit in every community in
Eastern Pennsylvania. Rosenbauer’s experience and understanding
of this diverse market allows for a mutual commitment to superior
customer service and providing first-class emergency vehicles.”
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC, Expansion News
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC, has built a new indoor tilt table and an
increased capacity pump test facility at their Clintonville, Wisconsin
headquarters. The new state-of- the-art facility features an indoor
tilt table designed and engineered for apparatus, from a pumper to
tractor drawn aerial. The tilt table accommodates apparatus up to
82,000 pounds and 102 inches wide, located in a building 80 feet long.
The apparatus can be tilted up to 30 degrees. Seagrave’s tilt table
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provides the capabilities to test the apparatus rollover risk indoors
with no risk of disruption due to rain, snow and wind.
Seagrave’s new pump test facility provides increased water storage
and the capability to test up to four pumpers at one time. Non-quint
aerial devices can now be tested without the aid of a pumper.
“The new heavy duty large capacity tilt table gives our customers
the top choice option to maximize stability and rollover prevention
of the Seagrave product,” said Seagrave Chairman & CEO A. Joseph
Neiner. “The capacity of 82,000 pounds allows the testing of our
75’and 95’Aerialscope product.
Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. (SMI) has announced the major building
blocks of a global emergency response (ER) strategy for Spartan’s
continued growth in the North American and global marketplace.
Actions include:
• Execution of a shared strategic vision with the French
company Gimaex – an OEM with a strong global business
in the emergency response industry.
• Global consolidation of brands in the ER marketplace. The
Crimson Fire brand will be replaced with Spartan ERV and
all emergency response products will be branded Spartan in
all geographies.
• Expanding Spartan’s brand power to gain continued benefit
for Spartan Chassis’ OEM partners and their dealers.
• Collaboration with Renault to develop the North American
ER marketplace
• Accelerated new product development
As part of Spartan’s growth strategy, Dennis Schneider has been named
president of Spartan Motors’ Emergency Response business. A longtime
manufacturing, operations and logistics executive with experience in
the U.S. and abroad, Schneider, joined Spartan Motors in January as vice
president of Crimson Fire. He will now oversee the business that designs,
engineers and manufactures emergency response vehicles and cab/chassis
in both the North American and global emergency response markets.
Additionally, Spartan Motors announced that Colden Enterprises,
which sells, repairs and refurbishes fire apparatus in western New
York, has become the most recent dealer to join Spartan ERV.
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Ziamatic Corp.
Ziamatic Corp. has been awarded the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award
for Safety Excellence, an outstanding achievement in their ongoing
commitment to workplace safety. The fire and safety equipment
manufacturer recently entered their second year of SHARP status,
and was the first company from Bucks County to do so.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor, in conjunction with
WorkSafe PA, describes the Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence
as one that recognizes successful employer-employee joint safety
programs based on workplace injuries/illnesses vs. industry
standards, as well as innovation and strategic development of safety
policy and approaches. It is a highly competitive award, given to only
a handful of Pennsylvania companies each year.
The award was presented to Ziamatic by Pennsylvania Labor
Secretary Julia K. Hearthway. “As a manufacturer of emergency
services equipment for over 50 years, we felt it was important to
share in the safety ideals of our customers,” said President Michael
P. Ziaylek. “Here at Zico it goes above and beyond simply producing
a quality product. We want firefighters to know that we have their
best interests in mind, and that starts at home, making sure our own
employees know their health is one of our top priorities.” ◉
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FAMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Secretary
Peter Darley
W.S. Darley & Company
Tel: (708) 345-8050
Email: peterdarley@darley.com
President
Greg Kozey
Kochek Company, Inc.
75 Highland Drive
Putnam, CT 06260
Tel: (860) 963-3377; Cell: (860) 933-0176
Fax: (800) 772-0255; Email: gkozey@yahoo.com
Past President
Grady North
Dallas, TX
Cell: (817) 798-0944
Email: gradynorth@sbcglobal.net
Vice President
Sr. Director-at-Large
Harold Boer
Rosenbauer America, LLC
100 Third Street
Lyons, SD 57041
Tel: (605) 543-5591; Cell: (605) 321-9358
Fax: (605) 543-5593
Email: haboer@rosenbaueramerica.com
Steve Toren
Waterous Company
125 Hardman Ave. So.
South St. Paul, MN 55075-2456
Tel: (651) 450-5038; Cell: (612) 963-5158
Fax: (651) 450-5090
Email: smtoren@waterousco.com
Treasurer
Jr. Director-at-Large
Bruce Whitehouse
AMDOR, Inc.
3435 South Service Road
Burlington, ON L7N 3W6 Canada
Tel: (905) 333-6745; Cell: (905) 467-8905
Fax: (905) 333-8975; Email: bruce@amdor.com
Phil Gerace
KME Fire Apparatus
One Industrial Complex
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Tel: (570) 669-5174; Cell: (570) 233-1452
Email: pgerace@kovatch.com
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES:
Administrator
Karen Burnham
29 Stillman Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Tel: (781) 334-2911; Cell: (617) 771-5407
Fax: (781) 334-2911
Email: info@fama.org
Travel Planner
Bob Grimaldi
Rome Travel Bureau, Inc.
413 Wooded Crossing Circle
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Cell: (904) 495-5055; Email: Rometravel3@gmail.com
Legal Counsel
James J. Juneau
15301 Spectrum Dr., Suite 300, Addison, TX 75001
Tel: (972) 866-3333; Cell: (972) 523-1011
Fax: (972) 866-8378; Email: jjuneau@juneauboll.com
Web Site Services/Newsletter
Windmill Hill Consulting, LLC
Gabe Steinbach
Simon Steinbach
1004 Dolores Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132
Cell: (314) 504-0945; Fax: (314) 228-0090
Email: simon@windmillhillconsulting.com
GAC Consultant
David Gatton
Development Initiatives, Inc.
1620 Eye Street, MW, Washington DC 20006
Tel: (202) 957-6530; Cell: (202) 957-6530
Fax: (202) 293-3109; Email: dgatton@dinitiatives.com
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IAFC Eastern Division
A Publication of Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association, Inc.
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©Copyright 2012, FAMA, Inc., MA (USA)
Deadline summer Issue:
august 10, 2012
6/3-6/5
Wolfville, NS
Quebec Fire Chiefs
Convention
IAFC Southeastern
Division
FAMA Technical
Committee Meeting
6/13-6/16
Hampton, VA
8/2 (3 pm)
Denver, CO
NYSAFC FIRE 2012
Continuing Challenge
HazMat Conference
6/13-6/16 (Exhs: 6/14-16)
Verona, NY
NEAFC Fire, Rescue, EMS
9/4-9/7
Sacramento, CA
6/2-6/5
Rimouski, QC
6/20-6/24
West Springfield, MA
New Jersey State
Firemen’s Convention
FCABC Annual
Conference & Fire Expo
Firehouse Expo
9/14-9/15
Wildwood, NJ
6/3-6/7
Richmond, BC
Manitoba Association
of Fire Chiefs
6/7-6/9
Winkler, MB
7/17-7/21 (Exhs: 7/19-21)
Baltimore, MD
Texas A&M Municipal
Fire School
7/22-7/27
College Station, TX
NFPA Conference & Expo
Dept. of Defense
Training Conference
6/11-6/14
Las Vegas, NV
7/30-8/3
Denver, CO
IAFC Missouri
Valley Division
Fire Rescue International
6/13-6/15
Independence, MO
7/31-8/4 (Exhs: 8/3-4)
Denver, CO
Alaska Fire Conference
9/17-9/22
Sitka, AK
FireShowsReno
10/23-10/25
Reno, NV
EMS World Expo
10/29-11/2
New Orleans, LA
Volunteer & Combination
Officers’ Symposium
11/8-11/11
Clearwater Beach, FL
Hawaii Fire Chief’s
Conference
11/8-11/11
Kapulua, HI
Fire Rescue Canada
Industrial Fire,
Safety & Security
9/23-9/26
St. John’s NF
11/13-11/15
New Orleans, LA
FAMA/FEMSA
Fall Meeting
Northern Virginia
FireRescue & EMS Expo
9/26-9/29
Glendale, AZ
11/30-12/2
Chantilly, VA
NFFF Memorial Weekend
10/6-10/7
Emmitsburg, MD
For updates, corrections, or additions contact Brian Cassell at 570‐656‐0324 or bcassell@kovatch.com
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