Fire Service Section N ewsletter FALL 2010

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Fire Service Section Newsletter


The objective of the Fire Service Section shall be to bring together NFPA members who are professionally involved in the fire service and its role in pursuing the mission of the NFPA.

The articles published in the Newsletter are the opinion of the authors and not necessarily the opinion of Fire Service Section or NFPA.

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Executive Board 2010-2011

Peter A. McMahon, Chair 2012# Town of Grand Island 2255 Baseline Road Grand Island, NY 14072 (O) 716-773-9600 x616 (F) 716-773-9618 [email protected]

Robert Crawford 2011# Chief Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services 5 Second Street Chatham, Ontario, Canada N7M5X2 (O) 519-436-3292 (F) 519-352-8620 [email protected]

Gary Neilson, Vice Chair 2012# Retired Chief Reno Fire Department 40 Martell Place Sparks, NV 89441 (O) 775-425-9155 (F) 775-425-9156 [email protected]

Steve Lumry 2012# Battalion Chief Oklahoma City Fire Department 820 NW 5th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73106 (O) 405-326-3408 (F) 405-692-3039 [email protected]

Robert D. Tutterow, Secretary 2012# Charlotte Fire Department 228 East 9th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (O) 704-336-5609 (F) 704-632-8453 [email protected]

Keith MacGillivray 2011# Chair The Fire Fighters Charity Mill House Keltneyburn Perthshire, Scotland PH15 2LF (O) +441887830582 (F) [email protected]

Kirk H. Owen, Immediate Past Chair Assistant Chief Plano Fire Department TX, Retired TENCATE Southern Mills 6501 Mall Blvd PO Box 289 Union City, GA 30291 (O) 770-969-1000 x 208 (F) 770-969-6846 [email protected]

Adam Thiel 2012# Fire Chief Alexandria Fire Department 900 Second Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (O) 703-746-5200 (F) 703-548-4466 [email protected]

Donna Brehm 2012# CRA, Inc. 1737 Pleasant Ridge Road Virginia Beach, VA 23457-1579 (O) 757-377-0313 (F) [email protected]

Steven F. Sawyer, Executive Secretary National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park PO Box 9101 Quincy, MA 02269-9101 (O) 617-984-7423 (F) 617-984-7056 [email protected]

Gregg Cleveland 2011# Fire Chief La Crosse Fire Department 726 5th Avenue South La Crosse, WI 54601 (O) 608-789-7261 (F) 608-789-3825 [email protected]

Denotes first term #, second term *, third term+

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Hitting Close To Home By Azarang (Ozzie) Mirkhah, P.E., CBO, EFO, CFO, MIFireE

By now, thanks to all of the efforts that National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has put in devel-oping great statistical reports year after year, we in the fire service know that the majority of the fires and the fatalities occur in homes. Take a look at the following 2007 fire loss statistics from the NFPA:

“In 2007, U.S. fire departments responded to 399,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,600 civilian injuries, 2,865 civilian deaths, $7.4 billion in direct damage.…In 2007, home structure fires caused 84% of the civilian fire deaths and 77% of the civilian fire injuries. Homes include one and two family dwellings, apartments, townhouses, row houses, and manufactured homes.…Sprinklers decrease the fire death rate per 1,000 re-ported residential fires by 77% and the average loss per residential fire by 63%.”

Numerous prior reports and statistics have also pointed out that our fire problem is mainly in homes. And that we can, and must be more proactive. And that we must have a much higher priority for fire prevention, if we indeed are serious about reducing our fire fatalities and injuries in our country. The newest NFPA report “Characteristics of Home Fire Victims” released last month, gives us even a better look; and allows us to fix our scopes on the target to have a much better shot at addressing the fire problem in our country. http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files//PDF/OS.HomeVictims.pdf What a great report indeed. Here is the good news first. Based on this report, despite all of the fatali-ties, we are still doing a much better job of protecting our public than before. The report states that “overall, civilian fire deaths in home structure fires were down 47% in 2007, compared to 1980. The civilian fire death rate in home structure fires was down 60% in 2007, compared to 1980.” The not so thrilling news is that the most vulnerable high risk population groups are the very young, the very old, and also the economically deprived. The report indicates: • Children under the age of 5 are almost 1.5 times as likely to die in a home fire as the general public • Adults over the age of 65 are almost 1.8 times as likely to die in a home fire as the general public • Adults over the age of 75 are almost 2.5 times as likely to die in a home fire as the general public • Adults over the age of 85 are almost 3.7 times as likely to die in a home fire as the general public • Certain characteristics that have historically been linked to fire death risk include age, sex, race,

education level, poverty, family structure, age of the home, and the vacancy status of the home • African Americans in low income areas have higher fire death rates • African Americans face a risk of fire death almost twice that of an individual of another race The report clearly underlines the fact that risk increases with age. And with respect to the fire injuries, the report stated that “as age of victim increases, physical disabilities are cited much more frequently than other factors that contribute to injury.” I believe that with mobility limitations, and the need for assistance for evacuation, the very young, and the very old, along with the disabled, are at a disadvantage and have the odds of survival against them. With that in mind, there could not be a set minimum level of fire protection and life safety in homes; unless as a very minimum, it provides for those most vulnerable. After all, as we age, the risks in-

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creases; therefore the minimum levels of safety must be set to still protect the higher risk. Advancements in the early detection and extinguishing technologies have indeed proven to be essential in addressing the fire problem. In my mind, the majority of the successes mentioned in the report in reducing the fire fatalities, could be attributed to the great push in the late 70s led by The United States Fire Administration (USFA) to install smoke detectors in all new homes. The smoke detectors are great for early notification. Yet, hearing the alarm alone will not necessarily increase the odds of survival in a fire, especially for those in needs of assistance for evacuation, again the very young, very old, and the disabled. That is where I believe that with our recent success in the residential building code and the requirement for installation of the residential fire sprinkler systems in all new homes, we will be taking even greater strides in further reducing our fire fatalities. Installation of residential fire sprinkler system in all new homes is a long term engineering solution to address the fire problem in county. But then, what should be done right now to have a more immediate impact in addressing the shortcomings addressed in this NFPA report? According to the 2008 November/December issue of the NFPA Journal, NFPA’s General Manager, Percy Bugbee believed “that technology alone could not bring about a fire safe world”. In his speech, Bugbee emphasized on the importance of public education and stated:

“Fires, like epidemics of disease or crime, can be stamped out successfully only through the collective will and action of society as a whole. The failure of society to prevent fires has been due to the fact that up to now the average American citizen has not ap-preciated that nearly all fires are due to simple, easily understood acts of carelessness or neglect. Once every man, woman, and child realizes and accepts in daily life the responsibility for simple fire prevention measures, death, injury, and destruction by fire will be substantially reduced. It is worth emphasizing that the failure of society to pre-vent fires is not due to any mysterious and unknown action of fire. There is hardly any field of scientific investigation where more work has been done than in the field of fire protection and fire prevention. The knowledge as to the causes of fires and how to pre-vent them and protect against them is available“.

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/47report/program.pdf My friends, in case you didn’t know, Percy Bugbee made that speech 63 years ago, back at the 1947 President’s Conference on Fire Prevention. He believed, and I strongly agree, that we in the fire service must better educate our public about the dangers of fire, and inform them about the consequences of their decisions, and their own roles and re-sponsibilities for their own personal safety. His words are just as true and applicable today, as it was back in 1947. The focus of President Truman’s 1947 Conference was to conduct a comprehensive assessment and identify implementable solutions to address the fire problem in America. More than 2,000 participants representing various national professional and civic organizations participated in that conference. The intent was to have all of the major national and regional stakeholders involved, so that they could have their buy in into the strategies and then implement the recommendations.

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Mark Your Calendars: PPE Symposium 2011

The Fire Service Section will once again co-sponsor the F.I.E.R.O. PPE Symposium. First held in 2009, this biennial event will be held May 2-4, 2011 at the Omni Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. The first PPE Symposium received outstanding reviews and comments from the participants. The 2011 Sympo-sium promises to be even better and most firefighters who attended the first event are expected to return. Tentative topics include: understanding the layers of turnout gear; conducting a thorough PPE inspec-tion; an update on the latest in helmets, boots, gloves and footwear; retirement of PPE; electronics in PPE; understanding the thermal environment; all about CBRN; the latest in SCBA; PPE Storage; per-forming risk assessments; test methods; legal issues; the NFPA standards making process; and emerging issues. The speakers are recognized as the best in the industry. Participants will have an opportunity to talk directly with the industry experts as well as network with their peers. An exhibit area will showcase the latest in PPE design and technology. Look for updates later this spring on the website www.fireppesymposium.com

The reason for me referencing the 1947 Conference was not only because of their focus on public edu-cation. But also to mention their innovative approach in establishing national cooperative mechanisms with many non-fire national organizations, in a collaborative effort to promote life safety and commu-nity fire protection at the local levels. I believe that we can and should do that now. We know where the fire problem is, at home. And we know that many of the fire fatalities are very young, very old, and African Americans. Then why don't we focus on these few specific targets, and through our public education efforts take strides to address the fire problem? Why don’t we establish a strong, sustained, and systematic organizational cooperation at the highest national levels with both the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), and the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)? That way we can work cooperatively with them at the various organizational levels, and provide their membership with systematic public educa-tion and fire and life safety information and even health and safety messages. If we are serious about reducing fire fatalities statistics in those high risk groups, why don’t we establish formal organizational relationship and alliance with both the NAACP and the AARP, and bring them onboard with all our public education efforts? And along that same line, although not a high risk group, but considering the demographical changes in our country, maybe we can focus more on our Hispanic population, and make a sustained systematic effort to better educate them through the Spanish PSAs and other public education efforts also. These examples of NAACP, AARP, and the Hispanic organizations are just to show a point. That we don't educate the public the best that we can about the fire problem in our country, and we don't market our services the best way that we should. We need to do much better.



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Symposia

Dust Explosion Hazard Recognition and Control: New Strategies October 20, 21, 2010, Kansas City, MO Based on demand expressed at the successful event in 2009, the Foundation will again present this symposium highlighting updates in industry best practices for managing the dust explosion hazard. This year’s symposium will focus on the practical aspects of implementing good explosion mitigation practices and will include a keynote presentation from Imperial Sugar and a multi-industry panel presenting their latest best practices. Keynote speakers from OSHA and NASFM will describe federal and state legislative initiatives, and an update on the latest changes in NFPA standards will be presented. A one-day seminar on dust explosion hazard prevention and control will also be offered as an adjunct event. Register at http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=1973&URL=Research/Fire%20Protection%20Research%20Foundation/Dust%20Explosion%20Hazard%20Recognition%20and%20Control&cookie%5Ftest=1 Visit the Research Foundation’s new blog www.nfpa.org/foundation

New Projects

Smart Grid and the U.S. Electrical Safety Infrastructure NIST and other government agencies are undertaking a comprehensive series of programs to develop technology and information to enable the rapid transition to the next generation of power distribution through the Smart Grid initiative. This transition significantly affects the safety of the built infrastructure as it interfaces with the grid through in-building energy storage systems, photovoltaics, metering and control systems, and other safety features. If this new technology is to be accepted, its safety aspects must be addressed. NIST has asked the Foundation to study the potential effects of implementing Smart Grid on the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) and other safety standards. Validation of Installation Methods for CSST Gas Piping to Mitigate Lightning-Related Damage Installation requirements in NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, and various manufacturers’ instructions address recommended bonding for CSST gas piping.

However, a number of fires resulting from gas leaking from CSST piping punctured by lightning have been reported. The Foundation has begun a Phase I project designed to validate installation methods for CSST gas piping to mitigate damage due to lightning strikes. Evaluation of the Impact of Non-Linear Power on Wiring Requirements for Commercial Buildings Non-linear power has an impact on various safety provisions of the NEC, including harmonics effects on neutral conductors; effect on load calculations; integration of non-linear loads on multi-wire branch circuits; and effects on over-current protection devices. In the mid-1990’s, an NEC task group studied this topic, and their report provided the basis for multiple fine print notes in the NEC Articles 210, 215, 220, and 310. Chapter 10 of NFPA 70B, Electrical Equipment Maintenance, also addresses this topic in detail. However, the past 15 years has seen a proliferation of equipment and conditions generating non-linear power sources and loads, as well as equipment that is more sensitive to these effects. The Foundation has begun a study to provide guidance on this issue to NEC and NFPA 70B users. Firefighter Operations at Sprinklered Properties Fire protection principles embedded in NFPA 13, Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems, involve the principles of fire control by fixed fire suppression systems and final fire extinguishment by the fire service. The sophistication of today’s fire sprinkler systems and the increasing hazards of the contents of warehouses and other structures challenge the fire service as they arrive at the fire scene. This project will collect and synthesize the latest state-of-the-practice literature and standard operating procedures of fire department operations at sprinklered occupancies before, during, and after fires. New Reports

Antifreeze Solutions in Home Fire Sprinkler Systems: Literature Review and Research Plan This report describes the results of a literature search on the impact of antifreeze solutions on the effectiveness of home fire sprinkler systems. Suggestions for further research are provided to provide a more complete analysis of antifreeze solutions that are currently


What’s New at the Research

Foundation?

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The first step though, is for us to truly believe in the importance of public education and fire prevention ourselves. Maybe the reason that we haven’t made such alliances with those organizations yet, is be-cause we in the fire service haven’t yet committed ourselves fully to have a higher priority for fire pre-vention. But then, how many more reports should point out to the same conclusions before we commit ourselves more to better educate those high risk population groups? What are we waiting for? I believe that we have a great opportunity with the NAACP, AARP, and the Hispanic organizations; since after all, these organizations have tremendous political powers, and when they talk, people on the Capitol Hill listen. Besides, active involvement from their local chapters would be instrumental in the implementation of our life safety and fire protection strategies. Here is my suggestion for whatever its worth. I believe that with Kelvin Cochran and Glenn Gaines at the helm and leadership of the USFA, we have a great opportunity to establish strong, sustained, and systematic organizational ties at the highest levels with both the NAACP, and the AARP. Can you imagine the positive impact of Kelvin delivering his “Fully Involved” presentation to the NAACP? Any doubts that his leadership and direct involvement at the highest level would also energize all Afri-can American fire service organizations such as the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (IABPFF), to get involved at the local levels and establish strong and direct connections to the membership of the NAACP at all the cities across the country? What better way to educate our African American population about life safety and fire protection and reduce their fire fatality rate, which is twice as high as the others? That would be public education at its best. Again, the key to success though, is for us in the fire service to truly believe in the public educa-tion and the fire prevention first. We must recognize that we are public servants, and fire prevention is our job; and it is only when we do our job right, that the public is better protected. Similarly, Hispanic fire service organizations such as International Association of Hispanic Firefighters (IAHF) could also be actively involved in educating our Hispanic population in all our cities, utilizing all of the great Spanish public education materials that NFPA has developed throughout the years. I believe that as an organization, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is also set up ide-ally to play an important role both at the national level, and then through their regional Divisions and various Sections, they can play an active role at the local levels to better educate our public. How about if every year, the outgoing President of the IAFC, while serving his/her term as the Past-President on the IAFC Board, assist the USFA Administrator and along with him serve as the fire ser-vice liaisons to the AARP? Why not? I also believe that the role of NFPA and its President, Jim Shannon is of extreme importance. NFPA must be actively involved in this public education effort to better educate millions of the NAACP an AARP membership about life safety and fire protection. NFPA’s public education materials, research, statistics, and reports are essential, and their involvement in establishing these organizational alliances with NAACP and AARP is of utmost importance.



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After all, I am not suggesting making an organization contact with the AARP, and the NAACP, just for the mere sake of establishing ties with them. We must have a solid game plan, along with the public education materials, and of course the necessary expertise to have a systematic and sustained public education programs for their membership. Planting the seed is important; but then it is only the first step. The most important part is the continu-ous attention, care and maintenance that must be given to these efforts to establish the roots, sprout and continued growth. And NFPA’s leadership and involvement at the highest national level and the through their regional offices are essential in all phases of this process. Needless to say, educating our public is the responsibility of all fire service organizations. There are plenty of great fire service organizations that could and should roll up their sleeves to help with this public education effort. The more active and systematic involvement from all other national fire organi-zations, such as the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the merrier. Who am I to suggest such tasks to the highest fire service leaders in our country? No body. Just a small member of this large family of public servants, who truly believes that we need involvement at the high-est organizational levels from the cream of the crop and our best leaders at the national level, to estab-lish ties with these two very influential organizations, with the intent to better educate millions of mem-bers about better life safety and fire protection. Undoubtedly such leadership would then trickle down to the state and local levels and serve all our communities well. To tell you the truth, it doesn’t matter why this was not done before. But I don’t have any doubt at all that our sustained, systematic public education efforts in those fronts would yield positive results. Does anybody have a good reason why we should not do this? Then why not get involved now? Oh, before you think that I forgot about mentioning the other vulnerable population group, the very young; I must tell you that although the NFPA report indicates that “children under the age of 5 are al-most eight times as likely to die in a fire caused by playing with heat source than are people of all ages”, the that report indicates that “from 1980 to 2007, the share of home fire deaths accounted for by children under age 5 declined from 18% to 9%.” The report also said that “the relative index for home fire deaths for children under age 5 has declined sharply since 1994, when the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) instituted require-ments for child resistance in lighters.” That certainly is good news, and the 50% reduction in 27 years is indeed a great trend. I am sure that with all of the NFPA’s efforts and the legislations in various states to ban sale of the novelty lighters, we will see a further reduction in reducing our youth fire fatali-ties in future. I am fast approaching the AARP membership age myself. I don’t know about you, but I personally don’t like the odds staked against me as I age, as the NFPA report shows. You don’t have to be a bookie in Las Vegas to recognize that the odds of dying in fire for adults older than 75, being 2.5 times more than the general public, is not in your favor. For me, thank goodness that we have the buffets here in Las Vegas, otherwise the report’s statistics that “adults 85 and older are at higher risk of death in fires caused by cooking equipment, with a risk rating 4.5 times that of the general public” would mean that kitchen will be closed for good when/if I get to be



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85. Just kidding, but you see the point. Why did I write this article now? Call me selfish, but I wrote this article to promote better fire and life safety education for the higher risk population groups, just to increase my own odds of survival from fire if/when I get too old to self preserve. Considering that we in the fire service are not in the habit of embracing change too fast (no kidding, just take a look at the 1947 Conference recommendations), I thought that if I promote the concept now, although it won’t help my own parents, but then it might help me down the line when I get to that age. Seriously though, take the time to read this new NFPA report. It shows where we need to be focusing on more and provides us with the exact coordinates of the targets. Most importantly though, get in-volved and ask your national fire service organizations to be actively involved in this great public edu-cation effort. This report is hitting close to home for me. Remember my friends that you will be facing these same exact challenges as you age, and the odds are stacked against you. Unless we do something about it.


NFPA announces 2010 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Beverly Thompson, public education spe-cialist with DeKalb County Fire Rescue, Tucker, Ga., as the 2010 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year.

The Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year Award recognizes a fire and life safety educator, who works for a local fire department, uses NFPA's materials in consistent and creative ways, demonstrates excellence and innovation in reaching out to the community, and views NFPA as the source for safety information.

In 2003, Thompson brought NFPA’s Risk Watch® Program to over 50,000 children, instituting it in all 84 elementary schools and two of the middle schools in DeKalb County. As a result of the implementa-tion of Risk Watch, several students and teachers have reported life-saving events.

Each year for Fire Prevention Week, Thompson holds a Fire Prevention Festival at a local mall, inviting all public safety personnel and representatives from hospitals and other organizations to educate the community on life safety skills. She also participates in NFPA’s Remembering When™ and hosts the community’s annual Ghost Out program, which teaches 10th-12th grade students the dangers of drink-ing, being under the influence of drugs, and texting while driving.

NFPA recognizes that educators are the key to the success of NFPA’s programs and deserve acknowl-edgement for playing the lead role in making their communities safer. NFPA presented Thompson with a $1,000 honorarium and a Steuben crystal award at the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. today. The DeKalb County Fire Rescue also receives a $1,000 award to enhance its fire and life safety efforts.

NFPA has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, electrical, building, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

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Fire Stations and Facilities: Looking to save the “Benjamins” By Robert Tutterow

Whether it is for new stations or existing stations, in these economic times, most fire departments are seeking ways to save money without sacrificing service. Often overlooked are the opportunities that can be found in the cost of building, operating, and maintaining fire stations and facilities. Few people real-ize that the cost of facility maintenance (maintenance, utilities, and replacement furnishings) far exceeds the initial construction costs.

How can these costs be minimized? To answer that question, F.I.E.R.O.’s (Fire Industry Equipment Research Organization) is offering its annual Fire Station and Training Facility Symposium. F.I.E.R.O. is the same organization that provides the biennial PPE Symposium co-sponsored by the Fire Service Section. F.I.E.R.O. has over a decade of providing this well-received symposium. This year it will be October 31 – November 3 at the Omni Charlotte Hotel. There are more speakers lined up than for any previous symposium—29 speakers discussing 26 topics. The symposium has a new twist this year in that it is not just for new stations. There are several speak-ers lined up to discuss ways to cut costs for maintaining existing stations! Another change to this year’s event is a full day Sunday, October 31st dedicated to training facilities. These sessions will be held at the Gaston College Regional Emergency Service Training Center, about 25 miles west of “uptown” Charlotte. For details on this outstanding facility, please visit their website: <www.gaston.edu/fire/>. Transportation will be provided to and from the Omni Hotel. The sessions on Monday, November 1st through noon Wednesday, November 3rd, held at the hotel, will be about new and existing stations. As part of a common theme for the event, there will be an emphasis on ways to reduce utility costs. Representatives from Athens-Clarke County, Georgia will share actual costs comparisons from two similar stations. (One station was built “green” and the other was not.) There will be presentations on reducing HVAC costs and electrical costs. Washington, D.C. Fire Chief, Dennis Rubin and staff members, will discuss a program they have coined as “Buff, Scrub, and Green”. It is a program they have applied to upgrade their existing fire stations. FireRescue Magazine editor, Tim Sendelbach, will team with Mark Shoemaker of CR Architects to discuss training props within the fire station. Another first for the event will be a presentation by Bob Mitchell, Mitchell Associates Ar-chitects, on whether or not to renovate or start new. Of course, no fire station symposium would be


The following table illustrates the life cycle cost of facilities: Land: 1-2% Design: 1% Construction: 20% Original furnishings: 6% Replacement furnishings: 4% Operation/Utilities: 16% Maintenance: 29% Interest on construction loan: 24%

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complete without Captain Don Collins, Clemson University Fire Department, sharing the “good and bad” through some of the thousands of fire station photos he has taken in his world-wide travels. The symposium will also offer the latest in the “green” design, ADA, facility safety, infection control, site selection and important criteria for the proper storage and care of PPE. Ken Newell, Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects, will make a couple of presentations. A phenomenal speaker, his firm has designed more fire stations than any firm in the world. Once again, the symposium will be the setting for the annual F.I.E.R.O. Design Awards Program. Fire Departments and Architects submit their designs on display boards and they are judged by a jury of six people. The jury consists of people who are in the fire service who also have architectural practice ex-perience. A major benefit of the Awards Program is the opportunity for symposium attendees to exam-ine up close all the entries for ideas they can take home. Jury member and Charlotte Firefighter Blake Redden will provide a brief overview that explains how and why the winning designs were chosen. There is an exhibit area that is also a highlight of the event. Participants get to meet one-on-one with suppliers of services and products for fire stations. This is a great informal networking and information gathering venue. Register early to save money! And, plan on an extra day to visit the new NASCAR Hall of Fame, lo-cated just three blocks from the Omni Hotel. The hotel is located in the heart of “uptown” Charlotte with numerous restaurants and entertainment venues only steps away. With the airport just a short cab ride away, (approximately $20), there is no need to rent a car. For further details and registration, visit www.fierofirestation.com. The website lists all the presenta-tions, speaker backgrounds, and symposium schedule. Past attendees of this event have overwhelm-ingly said it was “time and money well spent”.


Defibtech DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in Lifeline AED and ReviveR AED: Recall

Audience: Emergency Medicine http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm214916.htm] ISSUE: Defibtech, LLC, notified customers of a recall of 5,418 DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in the Lifeline AED and ReviveR AED (semi-automatic external defibrillators). When the AED is used with an affected battery pack, the AED may falsely detect an error condition during charging for a shock, then cancel charge and not provide therapy. BACKGROUND: This recall affects all DBP-2800 Battery Packs shipped prior to June 4, 2007. The DBP-2800 battery packs affected by this recall have been distributed globally to fire departments, EMS, health clubs, schools, and other organizations. RECOMMENDATION: The company has identified recommendations for the end customer to follow until the battery pack has been corrected, which allows the battery pack to remain in service. A copy of these recommendations is being mailed to all affected customers, and is available on the web at http://www.defibtech.com/batteryFA.

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NFPA receives grant to develop electric vehicle training program for emergency responders

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has received a grant to develop a safety training pro-gram to help emergency first responders prepare for the growing number of electric vehicles on the road in the United States. The Obama Administration has established a goal of one million electric vehicles in the U.S. by 2015. The NFPA initiative, funded by a $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, will include a series of electric vehicle emergency response safety programs available to emer-gency first responders. The training programs will provide emergency first responders with information they need to most effectively deal with emergency situations involving these alternative-fuel vehicles. "Alternative-fuel vehicles bring new challenges for emergency first responders,” said Andrew Klock, NFPA’s senior project manager for this initiative. "We are building on NFPA’s long history as a leader in fire safety to provide critical information about the unique characteristics of these vehicles. Our goal is to make sure that first responders have all the information they need to deal with emergency situations involving these vehicles." The training program will include NFPA-developed classroom training courses, handbooks, simula-tions, webinars, videos and other computer-based training tools. “We want to make this training accessible for any emergency first responder,” says Klock. Already, the Fire Protection Research Foundation, on behalf of NFPA, has begun to study some of the safety issues raised by electric vehicles. Last year, NFPA was awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to identify and help facilitate best practices and guidelines for first responders related to electric- and hybrid-electric vehicles. Issues ex-amined in the report include the potential for electric shock, vehicle movement, and fire extinguishment and overhaul as key areas of concern for emergency responders. The report is available at the Fire Pro-tection Research Foundation Web site. “Every auto accident has a different scenario and factors involved. It is crucial for all emergency re-sponders to be equipped with firsthand knowledge of each vehicle on the road,” indicates Ken Willette, manager of NFPA’s Public Fire Protection Division. “Being pre-pared for every possible circum-stance keeps everyone safer.” For more information and resources about NFPA’s U.S. Emergency Re-sponder Safety Training Program for Advanced Electric Drive Vehi-cles, visit www.nfpa.org/electricvehicles

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Hazardous Materials Preparedness: Training For All-Hazards Response Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician:

One-Stop Preparedness Shop By Shannon Arledge, CDP Public Affairs

The recent botched attempt to discharge explosive material in New York’s Times Square may leave city leaders across America questioning their own levels of preparedness during an emergency. The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), located in Anniston, Ala., plays a leading role in prepar-ing cities and local response forces to protect, prevent, deter, and respond to acts of terrorism or major accidents involving hazardous materials. According to Captain William Brown, from the Minot Police Department, Minot, N.D., the Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician (ERHM) course reinforced situational awareness, identified potential hazards, and emphasized the need to communicate with other disciplines. “First responders, especially law enforcement, need to recognize the need for enhanced training regard-ing first response to hazardous materials,” added Brown. “Whether it is a chemical spill, train derail-ment, or a terrorist attack, police officers must recognize the threat is real and their role is vital to ensure any threats to the public are minimized, if not mitigated.” He went on to say, “I am now better prepared proactively by recognizing potential threats, identifying available resources, and realizing the need to work collectively with other first responders in addressing methods to impact those events should they occur.” Released earlier this year, the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Report stated that, among others, the threats and hazards that challenge U.S. interests include “high-consequence weapons of mass de-struction.” The report further specifies improvised nuclear devices and high-consequence biological weapons would have the greatest potential effects if used against the United States. New York’s recent failed attempt to kill and maim innocent people may be an example of what the “bad guys” are planning, in order to disrupt order, create chaos, and instill fear across the nation. “The ERHM program is relevant to all responders,” said Frank Esposito, acting course manager. “Whether you are a fire fighter, police officer, or emergency medical technician, all response personnel must have an understanding of identifying and mitigating hazards. This course is a response course and we teach first responders to respond properly, save lives, protect themselves, and mitigate the scene.” Among the many courses offered at the CDP for emergency response personnel, ERHM is a five-day class providing responders with a combination of lectures and advanced hands-on practical exercises. The course introduces response personnel to the terrorist threat, the hazardous materials management system, responder health and safety, the Incident Command System (ICS), site management, informa-tion management, response objectives, and terminating the incident. The responder receives hands-on training in identifying hazardous materials, using advanced surveying and monitoring equipment, select-ing and using the appropriate level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and performing decontami-nation procedures. “It is a busy week of training,” said Mike Aguilar, CDP training specialist. “But well worth the time


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when you consider the importance of having a well trained hazardous materials technician in hometown America.” Aguilar stressed, “The responders from various disciplines attending this course arrive at the CDP with very little or no experience responding to a hazardous materials incident. Graduates of this course return to their jurisdictions better prepared to safely respond to and mitigate a HAZMAT incident including weapons of mass destruction involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive materials.” In December 2008, the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism released a unanimous threat assessment which stated: “Unless the world community acts decisively and with great urgency, it is more likely than not that a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) will be used in a terrorist attack somewhere in the world by the end of 2013—that weapon is more likely to be biological than nuclear.” These conclusions make it more evident that response personnel must remain vigilant and skilled with the preparedness knowledge to protect the citizens and cities they serve. ERHM provides the necessary training to prepare response personnel to tackle hazardous incidents. The CDP is the only facility operated by the federal government for civilian training in Chemical, Bio-logical, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) events. The CDP fully funds all training—including airfare, lodging and meals. The CDP is a component of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Training and Edu-cation Division in the Department of Homeland Security. The Anniston training center is the nation’s only federally-chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training facility for civilian responders. Learn more about the CDP at http://cdp.dhs.gov.


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NFPA announces theme for Fire Prevention Week 2010 Smoke Alarms: A sound you can live with

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced the theme for this year’s Fire Preven-tion Week: Smoke Alarms: A sound you can live with. Fire Prevention Week will be held from Octo-ber 3-9, 2010. Each year in October since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the fire prevention campaign to emphasize the importance of fire safety to inspire individuals to take action to prevent fires and avoid the deaths, injuries, and destruction they cause.

In 2008, home fires killed 2,755 people and injured 13,160. Two of every five home fire deaths were in a home with no smoke alarms and another one in five was in a home where the smoke alarms were not working.

This year’s theme aims to educate the public on how smoke alarms save lives and why they should be installed and maintained in every home. Having working smoke alarms can cut the chances of dying in a fire in half. The theme will focus on how to choose, install, and maintain smoke alarms.

NFPA has taken the lead in public fire safety outreach by serving as the official sponsor of Fire Preven-tion Week for 88 years. The annual public awareness and safety commemoration, which is proclaimed by the President of the United States each year, is observed by fire departments in the U.S. and Canada to mark the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. According to the National Archives and Re-cords Administration’s Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record.

Please visit the newly launched Fire Prevention Week website www.firepreventionweek.org for safety tips, statistical information, and more. The materials are available for use by fire departments, teachers, families and anyone interested in learning or teaching about fire safety.

other first responders to help them make decisions at emergencies involving solar power systems on buildings. Methods used include collecting information and data from a wide range of credible sources, as well as a one-day workshop with subject-matter experts who reviewed and evaluated information on the topic. Contact the Foundation at [email protected] for more information or to participate in Foundation programs. Reports available on the Foundation’s website at www.nfpa.org/Foundation. Contact the Foundation at [email protected] for more information or to participate in Foundation programs. Reports available on the Foundation’s website at www.nfpa.org/Foundation.


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Thoughts on the 80/20 Rule Gregg A. Cleveland, Fire Chief, MPA, EFO

La Crosse, WI Fire Department

At one time or another in your management training you probably heard about the 80/20 rule and dele-gation. If not, then this is a value added service you are gaining as a member of the Fire Service Sec-tion! When you delegate a task to someone you are also delegating the authority and responsibility to them to complete the task. As a manager and leader the rule is that if the end product is at least 80% of the quality that you are capable of producing you should accept the results. The other day I had one of my respected and competent captains come into my office and discuss with me a decision I had made concerning a particular service that my department was not going to offer over the 4th of July. We engaged in professional discussion regarding the pro’s and con’s of not offering this service. The primary reason is one of economics – like many departments we simply don’t have the money to pay our folks to offer the service. I could see that he was wrestling with the concept of not providing the service and having something go wrong and the “politics” of not providing the service. The good thing is that I have a captain who is committed to the mission of the organization and is very concerned about the impact of my decision on the organization and community. What, you might ask, does all this have to do with the 80/20 rule? As a fire fighter all I wanted to do was respond to fires and medical calls. My vision was limited to 100% of supporting a single element of the mission of my fire department. I wasn’t concerned about the management, pay increases, or the other run of the mill things that are discussed in the firehouse. Later as a company officer I was forced to deal with other matters of the department such as managing people, conducting inspections and training activities, meeting deadlines, and organizing schedules. My vision changing from focusing 100% on responding to calls to 30% “managing” and 70% responding to calls. I evaluated management decisions based on how they affected me and my crew based on the 70% of my activities. Later in my career I was fortunate enough to be promoted to a chief officer position. This was a signifi-cant emotional event in my life. Members in my department looked at me differently, even the people I had worked with for many years. My focus shifted to managing people, programs, and policies rather than responding to calls. I found myself dealing with fire code issue, complaints from the public, devel-oping programs and policies for the fire chief. I found myself making presentations to other department staff and policy makers as well as evaluating proposed policies that were being considered by our gov-erning body. Suddenly I was focusing 70% of my activities internally to these issues and spending about 30% of my time directly on fire and EMS response issues. I found that it was actually “nice” to work on this 30% because I was back in my comfort zone working with issues I was familiar with. I felt like I shared a common goal with the fire fighters and company officers that I “used” to work with. As a chief officer I became somewhat isolated from the fire fighters and company officers because of spending the majority of time working on non-response activities. Finally I got what I asked for – a promotion to fire chief. Now I was immersed in budgets, council members, the media, public service organizations, strategic planning, and the dreaded “politics”. I found myself focusing 100% on external issues and not taking into consideration the effects on the or-ganization. I became quickly overwhelmed. The organization began to change and not for the better.


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There soon developed a “relationship gap” between the fire chief and rest of the organization. There lies the lesson. Successful leaders (fire chiefs) are the ones who make decisions regarding their organizations based on another version of the 80/20 rule. They must be externally focused but understand how policy decisions affect the basic provisions of service. They are 80% externally focused; however, they balance their decisions taking into account how this will affect their vision, values, mission, goals, and work force – this is the all important 20%. Fire chiefs must never be focused 100% externally (or internally) to their department for fear of the “relationship gap”. This same relationship gap can occur with a governing body as well as with fire fighters. Either can be very destructive to the organization. I have known fire chiefs who have made policies and decisions by never considering how they impact fire fighters on the street. Fire chiefs must consider how their policies will be interpreted by the rank and file. Good communications skills are a must when explaining changes in direction and/or policies. My advice to fire fighters and company officers to develop their management skills in anticipation of verti-cal movement; don’t be so quick to criticize management decisions based on your view of the organiza-tion. There are other issues that are occurring or driving the decisions, some may be economic, some political – long term survival of the organization and service is the goal. Always seek to widen your view no matter where you are in the organization. You will develop a better understanding of your or-ganization and develop new skill sets that will make you and your organization much more valuable to the community.


permitted and to investigate other antifreeze solutions that could be used in sprinkler systems. Quantitative Evaluation of Fire and EMS Mobilization Times Getting emergency response personnel and equipment to the scene of an emergency in a timely manner is critical. This involves effective alarm handling time and turnout time. However, comprehensive data on first responder alarm handling and turnout time is largely absent from the published literature. This study provides a quantitative evaluation of fire emergency and EMS mobilization times and identifies key factors affecting performance. It provides a statistical analysis of actual fire and EMS alarm handling and turnout times based on data collected across a diverse representative population of North American fire service organizations. Firefighter Safety and Emergency Response for Electric Drive and Hybrid Electric Vehicles—Final Report Today's emergency responders must deal with the hazards of electric drive propulsion systems used in place of conventional fossil fuels to power alternative-energy motor vehicles. This study focuses on electric and hybrid electric vehicles intended for passenger use and includes fire and rescue situations on the roadway or at charging/docking stations, such as garages. The goal of this project was to assemble and disseminate core principle and best-practice information for firefighters, fire ground incident commanders, and other first responders to help them make decisions at emergencies involving electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Methods used include collecting information and data from a wide range of credible sources, as well as a one-day workshop with subject-matter experts who reviewed and evaluated information on the topic. Firefighter Safety and Emergency Response for Solar Power Systems—Final Report Today's emergency responders must deal with the hazards of solar power systems used in place of conventional fossil fuels to generate thermal and electrical energy in buildings. This study focuses on structural firefighting in structures with solar power systems using solar panels, particularly solar photovoltaic panels used to generate electric power. The safety of firefighters and other first responders depends on their understanding and proper handling of these hazards through adequate training and preparation. The goal of this project was to assemble and disseminate core principle and best-practice information for firefighters, fire ground incident commanders, and



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NFPA Call for Technical Committee Members The Committee on Aerosol Extinguishing Technology is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Ex-perts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 2010, Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems. The Committee on Aerosol Products is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. The Committee is responsible for NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products. The Committee on Agricultural Dusts is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Fa-cilities. The Committee on Aircraft Maintenance Operations is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsi-ble for NFPA 410, Standard on Aircraft Maintenance. The Committee on Animal Housing Facilities is seeking members in all interest categories except Users. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 150, Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities. The Committee on Automotive and Marine Service Stations is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages. The Committee on Boiler Combustion System Hazards—Fluidized Bed Boilers is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 7 in NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code. The Committee on Boiler Combustion System Hazards—Fundamentals is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 1,2,3, and 4 in NFPA 85, Boiler and Combus-tion Systems Hazards Code. The Committee on Boiler Combustion System Hazards—Heat Recovery Steam Generators is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 8 in NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code. The Committee on Boiler Combustion System Hazards—Pulverized Fuel Systems is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 9 in NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code. The Committee on Boiler Combustion System Hazards—Single Burner Boilers is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 5 in NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code. The Committee on Boiler Combustion System Hazards—Stoker Operations is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts and Users. This Committee is responsible for stoker material, Chapter 10, in NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code. The Committee on Building Code—Board and Care Facilities is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 26 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Building and Construction is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 7, Sections 8.3, 8.4 and Annex D in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment is seeking members in all interest catego-ries. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 55 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Building Systems is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is respon-sible for Chapter 12, Chapters 49-54, and Annex B in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Detention and Correctional Occupancies is seeking members in all interest categories ex-cept Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 21 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Educational and Day-Care is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 17 and 18 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Fire Protection Features is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Ex-perts. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 8 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Fundamentals is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 1-6 and 13-15 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Furnishings and Contents is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Ex-perts. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 10 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Health Care Occupancies is seeking members in all interest categories except Enforcing Authorities and Users. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 19-20 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Industrial, Storage, and Misc Occupancies is seeking members in all interest categories except Users. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 29-31 and 33-34 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Mercantile and Business Occupancies is seeking members in all interest categories except


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Users. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 27 and 28 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Residential Occupancies is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufactur-ers. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 22-25 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Building Code—Structures, Construction and Materials is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Insurance. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 32 and Chapters 25-48 in NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code® . The Committee on Classification and Properties of Hazardous Chemical Data is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response. The Committee on Combustible Metals and Metal Dusts is seeking members in all interest categories except Users. The Com-mittee is responsible for NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals. The Committee on Confined Space Safe Work Practices is seeking members in all interest categories except Users. Manufac-turers are especially in need. The Committee on Construction and Demolition is seeking members in all interest categories except Enforcing Authori-ties. The Committee is responsible for NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Op-erations. The Committee on Data Exchange for the Fire Service is seeking members in all interest categories except Users. The Committee on Electrical Equipment in Chemical Atmospheres is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts and Users. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 496, Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electri-cal Equipment; NFPA 497, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Haz-ardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas; and NFPA 499, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas. The Committee on Electronic Computer Systems is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts and Manufacturers. The Committee is responsible for NFPA 75, Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equip-ment. The Committee on Emergency Medical Services is seeking individuals in the following interest categories: Special Experts, Labor, Insurance, and Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 450, Guide for Emergency Medical Services and Systems. The Committee on Emergency Services Organization Risk Management is seeking individuals in all categories except Enforc-ing Authorities and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1201, Standard for Providing Emergency Ser-vices to the Public and NFPA 1250, Recommended Practice in Emergency Service Organization Risk Management. The Committee on Explosives is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code and NFPA 498, Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives. The Committee on Exposure Fire Protection is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 80A, Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures. The Committee on Fire and Emergency Service Organization and Deployment—Career is seeking members in all interest cate-gories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments. The Committee on Fire and Emergency Service Organization and Deployment—Volunteer is seeking members in all interest categories except Enforcing Authorities. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volun-teer Fire Departments. The Committee on Fire and Emergency Services Protective Clothing and Equipment—Electronic Safety Equipment is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1800, Standard on Elec-tronic Safety Equipment for Emergency Services (Proposed); NFPA 1801, Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service; and NFPA 1982, Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS). The Committee on Fire and Emergency Services Protective Clothing and Equipment—Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1999, Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations. The Committee on Fire and Emergency Services Protective Clothing and Equipment—Hazardous Materials Protective Cloth-ing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest categories: Consumers, Enforcing Authorities, Labor, Special Experts and Users. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1991, Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies; NFPA 1992, Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies; and NFPA 1994, Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents. The Committee on Fire and Emergency Services Protective Clothing and Equipment—Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturer and Users. This Committee is particularly



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seeking members with expertise in contaminated water operations protective clothing and equipment. This Committee is re-sponsible for NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensemble for Technical Rescue Incidents; NFPA 1952, Standard on Surface Water Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment; NFPA 1975, Station/Work Uniforms for Fire and Emergency Services; and NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services. The Committee on Wildland Fire Fighting Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1977, Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting. The Committee on Fire Department Rescue Tools is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Us-ers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1936, Standard on Powered Rescue Tools. The Committee on Fire Department Ground Ladders is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsi-ble for Chapters in NFPA 1931, Standard for Manufacturer’s Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders and NFPA 1932, Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders The Committee on Fire Department Rescue Tools is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Us-ers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1936, Standard on Powered Rescue Tools. The Committee on Fire Doors and Windows is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Commit-tee is responsible for Chapters in NFPA 105, Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives and NFPA 80: Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives. The Committee on Fire Hose is seeking members from all interest categories except Manufacturers and Users. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1961, Standard on Fire Hose; NFPA 1962, Standard for the Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose, Couplings, and Nozzles and the Service Testing of Fire Hose; NFPA 1963, Standard for Fire Hose Connections; NFPA 1964, Standard for Spray Nozzles; NFPA 1965, Standard for fire Hose Appliances. The Committee on Fire Reporting is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 901, Standard Classifications for Incident Reporting and Fire Protection Data. The Committee on Fire Risk Assessment Methods is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. The Committee is responsible for NFPA 550, Guide to the Fire Safety Concepts Tree and NFPA 551, Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments. The Committee on Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols. The Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materi-als; NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies; NFPA 253, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source; NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies; NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials; NFPA 260, Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture; NFPA 261, Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes; NFPA 262, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces; NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls; NFPA 268, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitibility of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source; NFPA 269, Standard Test Method for Developing Toxic Potency Data for Use in Fire Hazard Modeling; NFPA 270, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Smoke Obscuration Using a Conical Radiant Source in a Single Closed Chamber; NFPA 271, Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter; NFPA 273, Standard Method of Test for Determining the Degrees of Combustibility of Building Materials (Proposed); NFPA 274, Standard Test Method to Evaluate Fire Perform-ance Characteristics of Pipe Insulation, NFPA 275, Standard Method of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of Thermal Barriers Used Over Foam Plastic Insulation; NFPA 276, Standard Method of Fire Tests for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Roofing Assemblies with Combustible Above-Deck Roofing Components (Proposed); NFPA 284, Standard Test Method for Mattresses for Correctional Occupancies (Proposed); NFPA 285, Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propaga-tion Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components; NFPA 286, Stan-dard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth; NFPA 287, Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Flammability of Materials in Cleanrooms Using a Fire Propagation Apparatus (FPA); NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems; NFPA 289, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages; NFPA 290, Standard for Fire Testing of Passive Protection Materials for Use on LP-Gas Containers; NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films; NFPA 705, Recommended Practice for a Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films. The Committee on Flammable and Combustible Liquids-Fundamentals is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for Chapters in NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. The Committee on Flash Fire Protective Garments is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 2112, Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire, and NFPA 2113, Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire.



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The Committee on Fluid Heaters is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 87, Recommended Practice for Fluid Heaters. The Committee on Garages and Parking Structures is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Us-ers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures. The Committee on Gas Hazards is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 306, Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels. The Committee on Hazard and Risk of Contents and Furnishings is seeking members in all interest categories except Research/Testing Laboratories and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 555, Guide on Methods for Evaluating Potential for Room Flashover, NFPA 556, Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard to Occupants of Passenger Road Vehicles, and NFPA 557, Standard for Determination of Fire Load for Use in Structural Fire Protection Design. The Committee on Health Care Facilities—Fundamentals is seeking members for all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 1,2,3 and 7 in NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities The Committee on Health Care Facilities—Emergency Management and Security is seeking members for all interest categories except Users. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 12 in NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities. The Committee on Health Care Facilities—Hyperbaric and Hypobaric Facilities is seeking members for all interest categories except Users. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 20 in NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities and NFPA 99B, Standard for Hypobaric Facilities. The Committee on Health Care Facilities—Mechanical Systems is seeking members for all interest categories except Special Experts and Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 6 in NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities. The Committee on Health Care Facilities—Medical Equipment is seeking members for all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 8, 9 and 10 in NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities. The Committee on Helicopter Facilities is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports. The Committee on Hot Works Operations is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Commit-tee is responsible for NFPA 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work. The Committee on Incinerators and Waste Handling Systems is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufactur-ers and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment. The Committee on Industrial and Medical Gases is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 51, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen–Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Proc-esses; NFPA 51A, Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants; NFPA 55, Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks; and NFPA 560, Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation. The Committee on Industrial Trucks is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 505, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation. The Committee on Internal Combustion Engines is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Tur-bines. The Committee on Laser Fire Protection is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 115, Standard for Laser Fire Protection. The Committee on Liquid Fuel Burning Equipment is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsi-ble for NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment. The Committee on Loss Prevention Procedures and Practices is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 600, Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades; and NFPA 601, Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention. The Committee on LP-Gases at Utility Gas Plants is seeking members in all interest categories except Users. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 59, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code. The Committee on Manufacture of Organic Coatings is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts and Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 35, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings. The Committee on Manufactured Housing is seeking members in all interest categories except Enforcing Authorities. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 501, Standard on Manufactured Housing; NFPA 501A, Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities; and NFPA 225, Model Manufactured Home Installation Stan-dard. The Committee on Marinas and Boatyards is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards. The Committee on Marine Fire-Fighting Vessels is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Spe-cial Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1925, Standard on Marine Fire Fighting Vessels. The Committee on Marine Terminals is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts and Insurance. This



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Committee is responsible for NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves. The Committee on Merchant Vessels is seeking members from the commercial fishing industry and towing vessel indus-try. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 301, Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels. The Committee on Mining Facilities is seeking members in the following interest categories: Special Expert and Manufactur-ers, specifically the Manufacturers of mining equipment. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 120, Standard for Fire Pre-vention and Control in Coal Mines; and NFPA 122, Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing Facilities. The Committee on Motion Picture and Television Industry is seeking member in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 140, Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages, Approved Production Facilities, and Production Locations. The Committee on Motor Craft is seeking members in all interest categories except for Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft. The Committee on Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres is seeking members in all interest categories except for Special Experts and Users. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 53, Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres. The Committee on Portable Fire Extinguishers is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Accreditation and Certification to Fire Service Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1000, Standard for Fire Service Profes-sional Qualifications Accreditation and Certification Systems. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Emergency Vehicle Mechanic Technicians Professional Qualifications is seek-ing members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1071, Standard for Emergency Vehicle Tech-nician Professional Qualifications. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications; NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications; NFPA 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications; and NFPA 1005, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Fire Inspector Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all interest categories except Users and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifi-cations for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner and NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Fire Marshal Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all interest categories except Users, Consumers and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1037, Standard for Profes-sional Qualifications for Fire Marshal. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Fire Officer Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all interest categories except Users and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Industrial Fire Brigades Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all interest categories except Users and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1081, Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Public Fire Educator Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all interest categories except Users and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1035, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Public Safety Telecommunicator Professional Qualifications is seeking mem-bers in all interest categories except Users. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1061, Standard for Professional Qualifi-cations for Public Safety Telecommunicator. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all cate-gories except Labor, Users and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. The Committee on Professional Qualifications—Wildfire Suppression Professional Qualifications is seeking members in all categories. 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Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emer-gency Services Communications Systems. The Committee on Recreational Vehicles is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for Chapters in NFPA 1192, Standard on Recreational Vehicles and NFPA 1194, Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds. The Committee on Risk Management is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1201, Standard for Providing Emergency Services to the Public and NFPA 1250, Recommended Practice in Emergency Ser-vice Organization Risk Management. The Committee on Road Tunnel and Highway Fire Protection is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Ex-perts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 502, Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways. The Committee on Safety to Life—Alternative Approaches to Life Safety is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapters in NFPA 101A, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety. The Committee on Safety to Life—Board and Care Facilities is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Ex-perts. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 32 and 33 in NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety to Life—Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment is seeking members in all interest catego-ries except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 9 in NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety to Life—Detection and Correctional Occupancies is seeking members in all interest categories ex-cept Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 22 and 23 in NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety to Life—Educational and Day Care Occupancies is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 14-17 in NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety to Life—Fire Protection Features is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 8 in NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety to Life—Fundamentals is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 1-6, Section 11.8 and 43 in NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety to Life—Furnishings and Contents is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Ex-perts. This Committee is response for Chapter 10 in the NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety to Life—Health Care Occupancies is seeking members in all interest categories except Enforcing Authorities and Users. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 18-21 in NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety to Life—Industrial Storage and Miscellaneous Occupancies is seeking members in all interest cate-gories. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 11, 40 and 42 in NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety to Life—Mercantile and Business Occupancies is seeking members in all interest categories except Users. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 36-39 in NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety to Life—Residential Occupancies is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufactur-ers. This Committee is responsible for Chapters 24, 26 and 28-31 in NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The Committee on Safety at Motorsports Venues is seeking members in all interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 610, Guide for Emergency and Safety Operations at Motorsports Venues. The Committee on Shipbuilding, Repair, and Lay-Up is seeking members in all interest categories except Insurance. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 312, Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up. The Committee on Signaling Systems—Single and Multiple Station Alarms and Household Fire Alarm Systems is seeking members in all categories. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 11 in NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm Code®. The Committee on Signaling Systems—Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems is seeking members in all categories except Manufacturers and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 7 and Annex F in NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm Code®. The Committee on Signaling Systems—Public Fire Reporting Systems is seeking members in all categories except Manufac-turers and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapter 9 in NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm Code®. The Committee on Smoke Management Systems is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Spe-cial Experts. This Committee is responsible for Chapters in NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, NFPA 92A, Standard for Smoke-Control Systems Utilizing Barriers and Pressure Differences, and NFPA 92B, Standard for Smoke Man-agement Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Spaces. The Committee on Solvent Extraction Plants is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 36, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants. The Committee on Standpipes is seeking members in all interest categories except Installer/Maintainers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. The Committee on Static Electricity is seeking members in the categories of Enforcers, Insurance, and Research/Testing. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity. The Committee on Subterranean Spaces is seeking members in all categories except Special Experts and Users. This Commit-tee is responsible for NFPA 520, Standard on Subterranean Spaces. The Committee on Tank Leakage and Repair Safeguards is seeking members in the interest categories of Manufacturers and



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Insurance. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 326, Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair; and NFPA 329, Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases. The Committee on Technical Rescue is seeking members in the Consumers, Manufacturers, Enforcing Authorities, Users and Insurance interest categories. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Techni-cal Search and Rescue Incidents. The Committee on Telecommunications is seeking members in the Users category, specifically from the cable industry. The Committee is responsible for NFPA 76, Standard for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities. The Committee on Textile and Garment Care Processes is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Users. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 32, Standard for Drycleaning Plants. The Committee on Transportation of Flammable Liquids is seeking members in all interest categories except Enforcing Au-thorities. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 385, Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. The Committee on Vehicular Alternative Fuel Systems is seeking members in the interest category of Enforcing Authorities and Insurance. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 52, Vehicular Fuel Systems Code. The Committee on Wastewater Treatment Plants is seeking members in all interest categories except Special Experts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 820, Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities. The Committee on Water Additives for Fire Control and Vapor Mitigation is seeking members in the all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 18, Standard on Wetting Agents; and NFPA 18A, Standard on Water Additives for Fire Control and Vapor Mitigation. The Committee on Water-Cooling Towers is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers and Special Ex-perts. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 214, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers. The Committee on Water Spray Fixed Systems is seeking members in the interest category of Enforcing Authorities. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection. The Committee on Water Tanks is seeking members in all interest categories except Manufacturers. This Committee is respon-sible for NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection. The Committee on Wood and Cellulosic Materials Processing is seeking members in the interest categories of Enforcing Au-thorities and Users. This Committee is responsible for NFPA 664, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities. Anyone interested in serving on one of these committees or on any NFPA technical committee can download a technical com-mittee application from NFPA’s web site at http://www.nfpa.org/codesTC; by email at [email protected]; or by a written request to: Codes and Standards Administration, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. Technical Committee application deadline for the August 2010 Standards Council meeting has closed. The application deadline for the October 2010 Standards Council meeting is July 30, 2010.


Outgoing Chair Kirk Owen Recognized Incoming Chair Peter McMahon (left) and Immediate Past Presi-dent Terry Allen (right) present Kirk Owen a gift of appre-ciation for his years as chair of the Fire Service Section dur-ing their annual busi-ness meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 8, 2010.

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NFPA Committees Soliciting Proposals The committees for the following documents are planning to begin preparation of their reports. In accordance with the Regula-tions Governing Committee Projects, committees are now accepting proposals for recommendations on content for the docu-ments listed below. Proposals received by 5:00 p.m. ET on the closing date indicated will be acted on by the committee, and that action will be published in the committee’s report. Proposals must be submitted to Codes and Standards Administration on proposal forms which are available in the back of all NFPA documents or from NFPA headquarters. (NOTE: For information on specific committee meeting dates, contact Codes and Standards Administration, NFPA.) Copies of new document drafts are available by email at [email protected] or from Codes and Standards Administration, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, or they may be downloaded from NFPA’s web site at http://www.nfpa.org/codelist. If you need a current edition of a document, please contact NFPA, Fulfillment Center, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322, or call 800-344-3555. Document No./ Proposal Meeting Edition Title Closing Date Reporting NFPA 13–2010 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 10/1/2010 A2012 NFPA 13D–2010 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes 10/1/2010 A2012 NFPA 13R–2010 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height 10/1/2010 A2012 NFPA 17–2009 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems 5/23/2011 F2012 NFPA 17A–2009 Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems 5/23/2011 F2012 NFPA 20–2010 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection 11/23/2010 A2012 NFPA 24–2010 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances 10/1/2010 A2012 NFPA 36–2009 Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants 5/23/2011 F2012 NFPA 51–2007 Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes 11/23/2010 A2012 NFPA 52–2010 Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code 5/23/2011 F2012 NFPA 70B–2010 Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance 5/23/2011 F2012 NFPA 72–2010 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 11/5/2010 A2012 NFPA 101A–2010 Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety 11/23/2010 A2012 NFPA 110–2010 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems 11/23/2010 A2012 NFPA 111–2010 Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems 11/23/2010 A2012 NFPA 140–2008 Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages, 5/23/2011 F2012

Approved Production Facilities, and Production Locations NFPA 225–2009 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard 5/23/2011 F2012 NFPA 291–2010 Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants 10/1/2010 A2012 NFPA 402–2008 Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Operations 11/23/2010 A2012 NFPA 424–2008 Guide for Airport/Community Emergency Planning 11/23/2010 A2012 NFPA 495–2010 Explosive Materials Code 5/23/2011 F2012 NFPA 496–2008 Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment 5/23/2011 F2012 NFPA 498–2010 Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting 5/23/2011 F2012

Explosives NFPA 501–2010 Standard on Manufactured Housing 5/23/2011 F2012 NFPA 501A–2009 Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home 5/23/2011 F2012

Installations, Sites, and Communities NFPA 909–2010 Code for the Protection of Cultural Resources Properties - Museums, 5/23/2011 F2012

Libraries, and Places of Worship NFPA 1001–2008 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications 11/23/2010 A2012 NFPA 1404–2006 Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training 5/23/2011 F2012 NFPA 1500–2007 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program 11/23/2010 A2012 NFPA 1582–2007 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire 11/23/2010 A2012

Departments NFPA 1852–2008 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Open-Circuit Self-Contained 8/31/2010 F2012

Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) NFPA 1989–2008 Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection 8/31/2010 F2012 P* Indicates proposed document † Change in proposal closing date or cycle

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Coming Events August 2–3 TCC NEC, NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA 3–5 Standards Council, NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA 4–5 Hazard and Risk of Contents and Furnishings, Quincy, MA 16–17 Fire Tests, Linthicum, MD 24–26 Electrical Equipment in Chemical Atmospheres, Norwood, MA September 1–2 Technical Committee Chair Training Forum, Quincy, MA 21–23 Data Exchange for the Fire Service, Livermore, CA 22–23 NFPA 72 PRE-ROP, Indianapolis, IN 28–29 Electrical Equipment Evaluation, Providence, RI October 4–6 Building Code Meetings, New Orleans, LA 5–20 Life Safety and Building Code Meetings, New Orleans, LA 21–22 Life Safety and Building Code Meetings, Teleconference Call 19–22 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Orlando, FL 20–21 Standards Council, San Antonio, TX 25–29 TC Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Savannah, GA December 1-2 Fire Service Section Board Meeting, Quincy, MA

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