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FAMA – Answering the CallsUmmer 2012 IssUePresident’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FDIC Donation to FAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Spring Membership Meeting Recap . . . . 4Spring Meeting Open Mike Recap . . . . . 6CFSI Dinner and Seminars Recap . . . . . . 8Salute to Bob Spangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Governmental Affairs Committee (US) . . 92012 FAMA and FEMSA Hill Day . . . . . . 9TFT Hosts Home Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Canadian Governmental Committee . . 11Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Tech Committee Meets at FDIC . . . . . . 13A New Image of Firefighter Safety . . . . 14FAMA/FEMSA Industry Outlook

Survey Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17FAMA/FEMSA Member Outlook

Survey Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17FEMSA and FAMA Fall Annual Meetings

and Conference Program . . . . . . . . . 18FAMA at FDIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Trade Show Report Card . . . . . . . . . . . 21Member News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22FAMA Board Listing and

Professional Resources . . . . . . . . . 27 2012 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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Gregory Kozey

In early April, 53 FAMA member companies participated in the spring membership meeting

in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sincere appreciation to corporate sponsor Pennwell Emergency Services Group, and to several member companies that sponsored various aspects of the meeting

including: AMDOR, MaxxForce Engines, PPG Industries, Spartan Motors, United Plastic, and Waterous. The generosity of these organizations provides incredible value to meeting content and advocacy efforts that would be unattainable without this financial support which benefits all members.

Before the membership meeting, committee chairs updated the Board on their activities since January. Thanks to all chairs for the time and effort they spend behind the scenes to help keep FAMA moving forward.

In this issue you’ll find separate articles covering the spring meeting highlights by (1) Bruce Whitehouse with a summary of the “open mike” discussion topics and member feedback; (2) Jeff Hupke’s overview of the recent Industry and Member Outlook surveys that were conducted and analyzed in preparation for this meeting; and (3) John Swanson’s meeting overview including a “scrapbook” of photos by Karen Burnham. My thanks to these folks for their contributions, and most especially to Bruce Whitehouse who prepared the meeting Power Point presentation and moderated various segments of the meeting. FAMA is truly blessed to have such talented individuals dedicated to FAMA.

My personal objective of the meeting was to provide an open forum to hear what members are thinking on a number of issues. That, in turn, provides good direction to the Board to carry on the wishes of the membership. We not only conducted a good deal of business, but also enjoyed great networking opportunities in a beautiful setting surrounded by a good percentage of our FAMA family of members.

The spring meeting was just the start of a busy April for FAMA. Just two weeks later, we met again at the FDIC in Indianapolis for the FAMA Technical Committee meeting with over 200 member representatives in attendance. An article in this issue written by Chris McLoone, associate editor, Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment, provides a thorough report of special presentations and important

information that was gleaned during the meeting. Congratulations to David Durstine and Mike Moore, Tech co-chairs, for a successful meeting, and to Tech meeting sponsors Fire Research Corp. and Meritor, Inc. for their generous support.

After the FDIC, many of us took advantage of a quick 48-hour reprieve before traveling to Washington, DC for FAMA/FEMSA GAC Hill Day and the CFSI annual seminars and dinner. Again in this issue you’ll find articles by GAC advisor Dave Gatton and CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb encapsulating the details of those events. FAMA members, FEMSA members, Fire Chiefs, and many fire service organizations joined together with a clear message of unity to raise the level of awareness of Senators and Congressional leaders the need to support increased budget funding of the AFG and SAFER programs for 2013. While there was a fairly good turnout of FAMA members, more members will build a stronger platform in the future – all are strongly encouraged to take part as these efforts affect each and every member company.

While this year’s trade show schedule is well underway, keep in mind that you must include another important event to your calendar: the fall membership meeting – September 26-29 in Glendale, Arizona. There is a two-page spread in this newsletter that details the conference program. The FEMSA Board and its annual meeting, educational, and marketing teams have worked diligently over the last several months to develop a quality program. They proudly present a slate of speakers, educational content and networking opportunities with value that you can clearly justify to your companies. FEMSA’s annual meeting is scheduled with FAMA’s fall membership meeting each year, and FEMSA provides a strong bridge to include FAMA members in their programming so that members of both associations benefit. Kudos to FEMSA and to Debbie Murray at Elsevier/FireRescue magazine for her artistic and marketing skills that she too shares with FAMA.

As many of you know, FAMA Board secretary Mike Power had a recent shift in his responsibilities which caused his resignation from the Board. We thank Mike for his time and talents while on the Board, and we welcome and thank past president Peter Darley for stepping back on the Board as secretary for the balance of 2012.

Remember that the FAMA Board is at your disposal. Feel free to contact any one of us if you have a question or concern. Enjoy your summer, stay safe, and we’ll see you in Glendale this September. ◉

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G iving Back to the Industry has long been the practice of FDIC/PennWell. On April

21st at the FDIC, officials from PennWell Emergency Services Group presented a $22,000 check to the FAMA Board. This represents a substantial donation that is earmarked for FAMA’s governmental affairs and public relations efforts on behalf of the fire and emergency services industry. The FAMA Board and all association member companies extend sincere appreciation to our friends at FDIC/PennWell for their outstanding support. ◉

Pictured (l-r): Lyle Hoyt (Vice President/PennWell), Phil Gerace (FAMA Board Director), Bruce Whitehouse (FAMA Board Treasurer), Eric Schlett (Vice President-Fire Group/PennWell), and Bobby Halton (Editor-in-Chief/Fire Engineering)

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We sadly share the news that trey harding has died. trey was the oldest son of Glyn harding of

Ferrara Fire apparatus. trey was married with a young daughter, and served as a driver for the Baton rouge Fire department. a funeral mass was held March 5th.

an education fund has been established by Professional Firefighters local 557 for audrey Claire harding, trey’s daughter. all donations may be sent to the Baton rouge Fire department Federal Credit Union as follows:

account #3449-Blocal 557 - audrey Claire harding education FundBaton route Fd FCU PO Box 40118, Baton rouge, la 70835tel: 800-798-4619

your notes of condolence may be sent to Glyn harding, c/o Ferrara Fire apparatus, P.O. Box 249, holden, la 70744.

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FaMa and FeMsa are trUly saddened to report the april 30th passing of Mrs. lois J. sutphen, mother

of drew (Judi) sutphen of sutphen Corporation.your personal notes of condolence may be sent to:

Mr. & Mrs. drew sutphen + Family c/o sutphen Corporation P.O. Box 0158 amlin, Oh 43002

Please keep the entire sutphen family in your thoughts and prayers.

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JOhn swansOn OF KOCheK COMPany shared the sad news that his youngest brother, scott swanson, died on

March 18th. scott was 54.Condolences may be sent to John at:

1538 e Clinton trlCharlotte, MI [email protected].

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Spring Membership Meeting Recapby John Swanson

O ver 120 people including 75 members from 54 companies gathered at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Ft. Lauderdale April 2nd and 3rd for the 2012 FAMA spring membership meeting. The beautiful weather and a great

location provided the backdrop for a productive and informative meeting.Our business speaker Wes Irvin, vice president of government relations for the

National Association of Manufactures (NAM) spoke on the subject of A Manufacturing Renaissance with some optimistic views on the rise of manufacturing in the U.S. in spite of the cost of manufacturing being 20% more expensive in the U.S. due to taxes, regulations and energy. Irvin said that politics and political positioning are major challenges facing U.S. manufacturing. He shared a four-point plan that NAM believes will enable the U.S to compete and succeed in the global economy: 1) attract foreign investment, 2) promote global trade, 3) create a productive workforce and 4) become the world’s leading innovator.

The education committee presented a recent survey of fire departments across the U.S. Results showed that, overall, departments are optimistic about future purchases. The survey of FAMA/FEMSA members also indicated an increase in production capacity.

Two open mike sessions produced the following discussion topics: meeting format, arrival and departure days and using a three-city rotation in the future; more time to discuss tech committee issues, government regulations and NFPA, member participation on committees, speaker topics, and reasons for attending the spring FAMA meeting.

The meeting planning committee thanks the following member companies for their sponsorship – Pennwell, PPG, UPF, Amdor, Spartan Motors, Waterous and MaxxForce Engines.

Tube Steak Award: Jeff Hupke

Best Dressed Award: Bill Ballantyn

Good Egg Award: Dave Durstine

Golf Tournament - presented by 2011 winner Paul Darley and 2009 winner Greg Kozey to 2012 winner Lou Milanovich

Past President Award: Grady North

Star Achiever Award presented to Jeff Resch (center) by past Star Achievers (l-r:) Phil Schwab, Jerry Halpin, Jack McLoughlin, Bill Ballantyne, John Sztykiel, and Paul Darley.


2012 Goodwill Ambassador Donna Halpin (left) with past recipients (l-r) Marty Suche, Marty Albright, Teddi Kozey, Diane Resch, Linda Ballantyne, and Ann Schwab

Karen Grimaldi, Linda Ballantyne, Diana and Ken Fritz

Damon Lewis, Scott Edens, and Jeff Mazza Jeff Hupke ... and Jeff Hunke !!

Ron Truhler with Jerry Halpin

MIke Adams with Lyle Hoyt

Diane and Jeff Resch with Heidi Darley


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Spring Meeting Open Mike Recap – First Impressionsby Bruce Whitehouse

K ey initiatives for your 2012 FAMA Board include identifying where the organization should focus its efforts, how to better engage members, and how to deliver more value at

the spring meetings.To that end, the 2012 Spring Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale included

time dedicated to two open mike sessions. First impressions of members’ input have been summarized below. This summary is intended to provide a recap for those who attended and share information with those who could not. No decision has been made on any specific direction or course of action at this time.

The two sessions targeted “Organizational Focus” and “Membership Meetings and Engagement.”1. Day 1 session - Organization Focus - sought input from members on

prioritization and ways to help make the committee structure even more effective.The general consensus seemed to be that FAMA should focus on technical issues affecting the fire service:• NFPA influence on cost - how to establish cost-benefit analysis of

proposed changes• how to increase safety and efficiency through shorter

replacement cycles• how to engage key industry partners in dialogue; who and

how to approach• deeper partnerships with other organizations such as NAM

(National Association of Manufacturers)From a committee perspective, the following input was expressed:• Chairs should approach and engage new members and first-time

attendees – perhaps at a suitable breakfast or reception.• Fixed terms for chairs/co-chairs would be good for many

committees, but not for all (e.g. NFPA representatives)• All committees should have a succession plan to encourage rotation

and allow chairs to move on to other activities as appropriate.• Facilitate various levels of membership. This may be difficult to

make participation mandatory but should be easy for members to get engaged – especially smaller companies where the time resource can be an obstacle to participation.

2. At the Day 2 session – Member Engagement – members reviewed the results of a quick survey from the previous day.Members attended the 2012 Spring Meeting for the following reasons, in priority order:

• networking (based on meeting format that provided opportunity and who was attending)

• content (useful information including business speakers and valuable takeaways such as industry statistics)

• location• marketing effortsMembers then provided the following thoughts on how to ensure membership meetings delivered value and were engaging:• Keep the current format of two 2 x 4-hour business meetings

at resort-type hotels with current arrangements for hospitality suite, etc.

• Establish a consistent business meeting format so members know what to expect.

• Reach out to those not in attendance to determine why they are not attending.

• Increase the value of our statistics with more in-depth analysis by professional firms and share this information at the meetings.

• Consider spending more money to bring in speakers to elevate business knowledge.

• Circulate committee reports in advance and spend meeting time only on those reports that are key to driving member value.

• Circulate teasers for high-value meeting content in advance (e.g. business speakers or other topics).

• There was split support in the discussion of maintaining Sunday arrival with Monday/Tuesday meetings vs. a change to Monday arrival with Tuesday/Wednesday meetings. The Meeting Planning Committee will gather cost data to help evaluate alternatives/

• The Meeting Planning Committee will look at a fixed rotation of Spring Meeting sites.

• Include open mike sessions but solicit members in advance and spend time on a limited number of topics to get important feedback in allocated amounts of time.

• Post meeting reports and special presentations on website after the meeting concludes.

Over the next few months, the board will be reviewing this feedback and will reach out to various committees to help investigate, evaluate and define future initiatives that will help solidify the value that FAMA brings to the fire service and to our membership. Your thoughts are welcomed and can be directed to [email protected] with the subject line: OPEN MIKE FEEDBACK. ◉


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24th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner Program Salutes Our Legacy

by Bill Webb, CFSI Executive Director

W ithin the first five minutes of the National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner, the theme of

the 24th annual dinner program became quite evident. Louis J. Amabili, a former member

of the Presidential Commission on Fire Prevention and Control that authored the seminal report, America Burning, delivered the welcoming remarks to 1,600 fire and emergency services leaders. Following his remarks, he introduced Chief Billy Goldfeder and his

son, Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Goldfeder who delivered the Pledge of Allegiance. Those two moments in the program captured the meaning of this year’s dinner theme, “Legacy of Leadership.”

“Forty-one years ago, I was appointed by the President of the United States to serve on the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, “ said Amabili, a member of the CFSI Board of Directors. “It was the greatest honor of my career in the fire service…. Forty-one years later, another generation of fire service leaders is now tasked with the mission to take over where my generation left off – to work together as members of one fire service to ensure that all firefighters have the training,

equipment and knowledge to perform their jobs safety and effectively.” The annual CFSI dinner is the national tribute to our nation’s fire and

emergency services. The keynote speaker for this year’s program was United States Fire Administrator Ernie Mitchell. Appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Mitchell spoke about the importance of working together. “As leaders in the fire and emergency services, it is incumbent upon us to work together as partners and to reach out to each other as stakeholders. During lean times, such as these, it becomes more evident – if we are to succeed,” said Mitchell. He went on to say that the fire and emergency services is “full of problem-solvers. I’m convinced that any problem can be solved if we involve all of resources we have as a service. When finances are tight, the cliché, ‘Don’t work harder,

CFSI Board member Louis Amabili

Congressman Steny Hoyer pays tribute to the late Hal Bruno. He is joined on the stage by Hal’s two sons, Harold (l) and Danny (r) Bruno.

Included at the FEMSA and FAMA tables at the CFSI dinner (l-r):Karen Burnham, Bruce Whitehouse, Chief Tom Bogart (MA), Paul Andrews, Mike Natchipolsky, Greg Kozey, Jeff Mazza, Rick Singer, Phil Gerace, Giff Swayne, Dan Reese, John McNulty, John Granby, Kris Kaull, Bill Wright (office of Sen. Scott Brown/MA) [photo credit: Chief Ron Siarnicki, NFFF]


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work smarter’, is often heard. Well, working together is smarter. The process may take longer, but it is smarter.”

The program included a special tribute to the late Hal Bruno by Congressman Steny Hoyer. The late-chairman emeritus of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and former master of ceremonies of the dinner, Bruno passed away in 2011 following a brief illness. “For those of us who had the privilege of calling Hal a friend, we know how he always treated everyone he met with respect, courtesy and kindness,” said Hoyer. “On Capitol Hill, party affiliation meant little to Hal. Within the fire service, the same can be said of one’s rank. He treated everyone the same. In doing so, he was genuinely liked and respected by all.”

Rep. Hoyer was one of four members of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus who participated in the dinner program. Senator Tom Carper (DE), Congressman Rob Andrews (NJ) and Congressman Peter King (NY) also offered words of thanks and gratitude to the audience.

The program also featured four major award presentations for both individual and organization leadership. Marcine Goodloe, of the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association was the recipient of the 2012 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire

Service Leadership Award. The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training received the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award. This award is co-sponsored by CFSI and NFFF with corporate support from VFIS and State Farm Insurance. The CFSI/MedicAlert Foundation Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award was presented to the Mesa, AZ Fire Department (Career), Selden (NY) Fire Department (Volunteer) and Center Point, AL Fire District (Combination). The final award, the Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education, went to Meri-K Appy, one of the nation’s leading figures in fire safety education. A new partnership was formed between CFSI and the International Fire Service Training Association at Oklahoma State University to co-sponsor this award.

“Each year, CFSI takes great pride and honor in hosting this event for our nation’s fire and emergency services,” said Executive Director Bill Webb. “As I have often said, we organize a dinner and seminar program. It is the people who attend that make it THE National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars Program. We hope to fill the ballroom next year with 2,500 fire service leaders as we celebrate our 25th annual tribute.” ◉

FAMA Salutes Bob Spangler

After 33 years on the job at Federal Signal, Bob Spangler retired at the end of April. Bob served as chair of the FAMA Technical Committee for four years from August

1999 through August 2003. He established the Chairman’s Award to honor members for their efforts and involvement in the Technical Committee. Bob was the second recipient of this award. He generously shared his knowledge and support for our industry.

Bryan Boettger, President, Public Safety Systems division of Federal Signal, adds: “Bob joined us in a sales capacity as a district representative and very quickly progressed through the organization to senior sales representative, regional manager and finally to market Manager for Federal’s Fire/EMS business.”

Bob has earned a relaxing and fulfilling retirement. Congratulations, Bob! ◉

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Jeff Koledo (Fire-Dex), Jeff Mazza (Bulldog Fire Apparatus), Greg Kozey (Kochek), Karen Burnham (FAMA/FEMSA), George Goros (United Plastic), and John McNulty (MES) on Capitol Hill for FAMA/FEMSA GAC Hill Day

Storming the hill 28 companies 34 participants

77 visits in 24 hours!

2012 FAMA and FEMSA Hill Day a Successby Dave Gatton

Thanks to everyone for making 2012 Hill Day a success! We had 28

companies, represented by 34 individual participants, make a

record 77 visits to congressional offices over a 24-hour period. This year’s Hill Day was held in conjunction with the Congressional Fire Services Institute’s annual dinner in Washington, D.C. where CFSI celebrated the legacy of Hal Bruno and other fire service leaders.

As the congressional appropriators begin to mark up their bills for fiscal year 2013, the FAMA and FEMSA congressional visits could not have been better timed. Hill Day teams visited with Maine Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee responsible for the reauthorization of the Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) and the SAFER (hiring) programs. Others met personally with Representative David Price, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Homeland Security. Still others consulted with staff of Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. And the list goes on as our Hill Day teams fanned out across the Capitol to meet with other appropriations committee members and hometown congressional representatives to educate them on the vital role our industry plays in equipping first responders to protect the public and save lives.

Our message was straightforward and simple. The AFG program is one of the most efficient federal programs in existence, using only five cents of every dollar for administration. That means 95 percent of funding goes to fire departments to meet critical equipment needs. Secondly, our nation’s 1.1 million firefighters and emergency response personnel play a critical first responder role in our national response strategy; thirdly, the verdict is in: the AFG program is making real progress in helping to fill critical equipment gaps in the fire service;

and fourthly, our nation’s fire service industry both creates American manufacturing jobs and is the source of innovation to help first responders

protect the public and themselves. Representative Rob Andrews (NJ),

co-chair of the Congressional Fire Caucus and a devoted supporter of the fire service told the fire dinner attendees that they are selfless in their service to the people within their community, but now they need to be a little selfish and tell people what is needed to preserve the fire service. He said nothing more epitomizes the American character than the service exemplified in the local firehouse.

Representative Andrews is right. We need to be more vocal, not less, in

communicating to Congress what is needed to protect and serve the American public. We need to aggressively make the case that, as a critical part of our national response strategy, local first responders need federal resources to provide what is the most basic role of government: the protection of its citizens on a daily basis.

That is what FAMA and FEMSA did on Hill Day. We took our message to Congress to help the fire service make its case. We will continue to do so. Thanks again to everyone who participated.

Hal Bruno would have been proud. ◉



Task Force Tips Hosts Home Day Celebration

Indiana Congressman Mike Pence joined state and local guests recently for Task Force Tips’ Annual Home Day celebration,

a part of TFT’s ongoing effort to help policy makers understand the importance of building and sustaining an economic foundation that will aid in the funding and promotion of state firefighting departments.

TFT designs and manufacturers firefighting and water delivery equipment. “TFT has a significant economic impact on this community, on this state, as well as on our nation with the jobs we create, the equipment we manufacture, and with the taxes we pay,” said TFT CEO Stewart McMillan. “Not only do we design and manufacture firefighting and water delivery equipment that helps protect and serve people the world over. But we also help create an economic base that our communities can rely and build upon. “

Congressman Pence, an Indiana gubernatorial candidate, spoke with employees during his TFT plant tour, gathering comments and suggestions to help formulate his program aimed at bolstering the state’s skilled workforce. In the luncheon that followed, Pence conducted a roundtable discussion, soliciting thoughts from area first responders, politicians, and business people.

“It’s my belief that the best ideas for Indiana come from Indiana,” Pence said. “As we work on our jobs plan, I believe it is essential that we first listen to Hoosiers who are creating jobs in the city and on the farm.”

As one of Northwest Indiana’s kingpins in private sector manufacturing, TFT employs 191 skilled workers full time. Its employees

have a high school degree or above, and a number of them entered the company through area vocational training or internship programs.

“Even though our company has expanded well beyond U.S. borders in its business ventures, we still depend on local skill and educational talent pools for recruitment and hiring,” said TFT Chief Financial Officer Martin Sonnenberg. “We’ve found that a number of people who work here tap into our company’s educational assistance program, furthering themselves in particular areas of interest … such as in vocational arts or in secondary education. That may be one of the factors that helps us maintain our high employee retention rate.” ◉

TFT Chief Financial Officer Martin Sonnenberg (left), Indiana Congressman Mike Pence, and TFT CEO Stewart McMillan broke bread and shared thoughts during the company’s recent Home Day event.



by Richard Boyes

M embers of the CGC travelled to our nation’s capital, Ottawa, in March to meet with the Canadian

Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) Board of Directors to make a presentation about

Canadian Governmental Committee. Past Chair Brian Nash and I represented the CGC and we were very pleased to have John Granby of the FAMA/FEMSA Governmental Affairs Committee (US) attend as well. The team made a co-presentation outlining what the CGC is and what our goals and objectives are.

John provided an overview of how the CGC fits within the GAC and FAMA and FEMSA organizations. John’s knowledge and experience provided much insight for the CAFC Board of Directors, especially regarding the success of the GAC and how it has become a valued partner with other United States Fire Service associations. Brian and I spoke about how the CGC can help the CAFC to move its issues forward as we all have a common goal of an improved fire service.

I would like to thank John Granby for taking time to travel to Ottawa and assist the CGC. His contribution was invaluable and he made it much easier for Brian and me. Many thanks go to Brian Nash

too for his assistance and knowledge.Since the meeting, we have been informed that the CAFC is willing

to work with the CGC and have a seat on the CAFC Government Relations Committee. The CAFC will provide formal notification to us once they make some internal changes to recognize the CGC. This notification will probably occur after their annual conference in late September. We followed one of John’s teachings of “Showing up and making friends!”

Based on positive developments with the CAFC, release of the Ten Important Facts Survey is on hold until we get formal recognition from the CAFC. I know everybody is anxious to get the survey out but we will have much more success with the endorsement and consultation of the CAFC to get the information we need. Rest assured that the survey will begin as soon as the official approvals are in place. My estimation is that we will launch the survey in early fall.

I am very pleased with the progress of the CGC, and I hope to report more progress after the CAFC annual meeting. I would be remiss if I did not thank the committee members for their hard work and support to get the CGC to where it is today. Thanks again and have a great summer. ◉

Canadian Governmental Committee (CGC)

Shhhhhh! Let him concentrate.We spotted Tony Barboza (Holmatro) hard at work on the GAC mapping project, a snapshot of the combined FAMA and FEMSA membership footprint in the US and Canada. This helpful data, based on member responses to the GAC survey, will show the extensive reach and representation of our two trade organizations. THANK YOU, Tony! ◉


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Kimtek CorporationKimball Johnson, President2163 VT RT 5AOrleans, VT 05860Tel: (802) 525-4061Email: [email protected]: www.kimtekresearch.com

About Kimtek Corporation:

KIMTEK CORPORATION was founded in 1984 as a research and development company dedicated to advances in life safety technology in the fire sciences. Founder and president Kimball Johnson holds several U.S. patents for life safety fire sprinklers for commercial and residential buildings as well as life enhancing exercise equipment for body fitness and health.

In addition to his management of KIMTEK, Mr. Johnson was a volunteer firefighter and EMT serving the most rural portions of northern Vermont. Mr. Johnson knows the financial burdens small, rural public safety agencies face. He also knows the need to have the right equipment to get the job done correctly and safely. When looking for a rescue trailer, rescue sled or slide-in unit for his department, he saw advantages and disadvantages to the current models on the market. Johnson knew there could be a better product so he and his team designed a rugged, lightweight and affordable rescue unit. The MEDLITE™ Transport was born!

Today, KIMTEK offers an entire series of medical rescue MEDLITE Transports, one to meet almost any need and budget. The FIRELITE Transport series offers an impressive lineup of fire/rescue slip on skid units.

Located in northern Vermont, KIMTEK continues its 28-year mission of research, development and production and is now the largest manufacturer of UTV/ATV skid units in the nation.

Kussmaul electronicsThomas H. Nugent, President170 Cherry AvenueWest sayville, NY 11796Tel: (631) 567-0314Email: [email protected]: www.kussmaul.com

About Kussmaul Electronics:

Kussmaul Electronics Company started operations in September 1967 as Kussmaul Engineering Company providing consulting engineering and design services in the field of servomechanisms and automatic control. The company is privately held and now occupies its own modern manufacturing facility in West Sayville, New York.

Recognizing a need for completely automatic battery chargers that would be highly reliable, dependable, rugged, and economical, the company designed such a unit. Utilizing the latest solid state technology resulted in a superior product which, over the years, has grown into a complete line of battery chargers. Although originally designed for fire departments and emergency services, these products find wide application wherever batteries must be maintained in a fully charged state with a minimum of operator attention.

As the line of chargers expanded, other products and accessories have been added--in particular, the Auto Eject and Air Eject. These devices automatically disconnect power lines and air lines from a vehicle when that vehicle is started. Widely accepted by fire departments and ambulance companies throughout the country, Kussmaul Electronics Company products are now installed by virtually every major vehicle manufacturer.

texas hydraulics, inc.Robert Devonshire, Design Manager85 East Bridge streetspring City, PA 19475Tel: (610) 948-4150Email: [email protected]: www.hydromotion.com

About Texas Hydraulics, Inc:Texas Hydraulics, Inc. has been providing custom-engineered hydraulic components to leading original equipment manufacturers since 1968. By executing strategies consistent with Lean Enterprise, Technical Leadership and having the support of and stability afforded by Fortune 500 parent, Dover Corporation, Texas Hydraulics, Inc. continues to expand its leading position in the custom hydraulic cylinder, swivel and related component markets. Texas Hydraulics, Inc. has over 225,000 square feet of manufacturing space located in Texas.

WildfireFrederic Lefrancois, VP of Product Development1100 Norman, ste. 200Lachine, Quebec H8s 1A6 CanadaTel: (514) 515-9433Email: [email protected]: www.wildfire-env.com

About Wildfire:

Wildfire invents, makes and delivers premium water handling equipment for wildland firefighters, agencies and governments worldwide. Its distribution network paired with branches in strategic locations throughout Canada and the United States, and with partners in international markets, provides the after-sales service which is of utmost importance in the wildland fire control industry.

First known as Watson Jack & Co. Ltd., the company established itself as a manufacturer in the 1920s with the WAJAX, a powerful 200-psi portable fire pump. In the many decades since, Wildfire has continued to work with fire fighters to produce first-rate products.

Best known for the MARK-3®, the benchmark in high-pressure, portable, centrifugal pumps, Wildfire also manufactures slip-ons, fire line hardware, backpacks, forestry tools, portable water tanks, drip torches and other related products. We also offer specialty fire hoses, foam and much more.

The upshot of Wildfire’s recent management buy-out is a return to its roots as a manufacturer, driving a renewed emphasis on being water handling experts. Wildfire is committed to the development of innovative wildland fire control products.


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FAMA Technical Committee Meets at FDIC 2012by Chris McLoone, Associate Editor, Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment

A t the 2012 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association’s (FAMA)

Technical Committee held one of its two meetings for 2012. The agenda included several industry and FAMA updates, as well as naming the 2012 Chairman’s Award winner.

new ForumAt the beginning of the meeting, after president Greg Kozey’s introductory remarks, Lyle Hoyt, senior vice president with PennWell Corporation, welcomed the group on behalf of PennWell, Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment, Fire Engineering, and FDIC. His comments included information on a new forum to appear in the pages of Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment called the FAMA Forum. “We want to get the voice of FAMA out as much as we can from our side of things,” Hoyt said. “We’re going to have a FAMA Forum in the magazine to help you get messages you want the industry to receive and provide you with more exposure.” David Durstine, co-chair of the FAMA Technical Committee added, “It’s really going to be the voice of this group as well as the larger FAMA group in putting our ideas and concepts on paper, sharing what’s happening in this industry, and allowing us to communicate impacts on the fire service. We can communicate enhancements in safety and technology as well as general information. It’s an opportunity for us to be heard.”

industry UpdatesFirst up for updates on industry issues was David Durstine’s report on NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus and 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus. The revision cycles for both standards have been moved to coincide with each other. The next edition for both standards will be 2016.

Next on the agenda was a report from Roger Lackore, who called on members to participate in a committee to develop common warning signage for fire apparatus. He reported that there is now a subcommittee for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, and he suggested that it allow FAMA to take on the project. “I always thought it was better to self regulate if we can vs. having somebody else tell us what we are going to do,” he said. Lackore invited any interested FAMA

Sincere thanks to our Technical Committee Meeting Sponsors Meritor and Fire Research Corp

Meritor's Mike Smyth with Tech Co-Chairs Dave Durstine and Mike Moore

Tech Co-Chair Mike Moore with FRC reps Toh Meng, Jack McLaughlin and Neocles Athanasiades, and Tech Co-Chair Dave Durstine

Chairman’s Award winner

Jack McLoughlin


members to participate and hoped to schedule a meeting soon.Next came Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the National Fallen

Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), who updated the group on the Foundation’s Vulnerability Assessment Program and anthropometric studies being conducted to gather data on the size of today’s firefighters.

The four-phase Vulnerability Assessment Program is in its third stage, and Siarnicki reports that it should be ready for beta testing in 2013. This program will help departments identify the gap between their resources and the risks they are asked to address as emergency response entities in an attempt to reduce firefighter fatalities.

Siarnicki introduced two representatives from Total Contact, who reported on some of the data their company has gleaned from scanning firefighters both in and out of turnout gear to determine their sizes and how they relate to apparatus design. Some data of interest to apparatus manufacturers and departments include step height requirements, egress/ingress handle reach measurements, as well as size data that can be used to determine how wide seats in apparatus should be. (Ron’s Siarnicki’s article, A New Image of Firefighter Safety, is included in the edition.)

FAMA surveys reportJeff Hupke, co-chair of the FAMA Education Committee, reported on two surveys FAMA conducted: one of the industry, and one of FAMA/FEMSA members.

He was happy to report that optimism is increasing among fire departments. In 2010, 37 percent of those surveyed indicated they were planning to make a major purchase. In 2011 that number jumped to 57 percent.

The survey also revealed that departments are finding it necessary to look beyond grants as sources of funding. In 2010, 70 percent reported they were getting some sort of funding from grants, but that number dropped to 47 percent in 2011.

The FAMA/FEMSA survey revealed that as an industry, manufacturers are optimistic. Projecting ahead three years, FAMA/FEMSA members reported that they predict better lead times, increased capacity, increases in revenue, and increased hiring.

Chairman’s AwardThe general business part of the technical committee ended with the presentation of the Chairman’s Award. The award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the technical committee. This year’s recipient was Jack McLoughlin, president of Fire Research Corporation. McLoughlin has been involved with FAMA’s technical committee for more than 30 years, has led the statistics committee for many years, and is FAMA’s representative to the NFPA ambulance committee. In true Jack McLoughlin style, he accepted his award by saying, “Thank you. That’s it.” ◉

A New Image of Firefighter Safetyby Ronald J. Siarnicki

C rashes involving fire service vehicles are the second leading cause of death for the nation’s firefighters.

Very often the firefighters killed this way were not wearing seat belts. One of the frequent

excuses firefighters use for failing to buckle up is that seat belts are difficult to reach while wearing their personal protective equipment. In 2008, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the Safety Task Force of the National Fire Protection Association 1901 Fire Apparatus Standards Committee,

and other stakeholders in the fire service began gathering data looking for the facts behind this common firefighter complaint.

The group commissioned a pilot anthropometric study to assess variations in human subjects. The group believed the findings could help determine how much space is needed to safely accommodate a firefighter wearing personal protective equipment

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(PPE). Total Contact, Inc., a company specializing in 3-D anthropometry was contracted to conduct the study of 122 firefighters. The results of that pilot study led to a nationwide study through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. At the recent FDIC meeting, Jennifer Whitestone and Bob Ferri of Total Contact presented the findings of the two studies to members of FAMA.

Eighty-five male and 37 female firefighters from around the country participated in the pilot study which used traditional measurements taken with tape measures and calipers and full-body 3-D scans both in and out of full turnout gear. The preliminary results showed that the average firefighter in PPE has a hip width that is

substantially wider than the average fire apparatus seat that is designed at 18 inches. This confirmed that some of the standards used to design apparatus cab space may not adequately accommodate the fire fighter population.

“As the pilot progressed, it was becoming evident that broader representation of participants was necessary for this to be an accurate

study for the fire service and opened the door for a national NIOSH study,” explained Whitestone.

A total of 951 career and volunteer firefighters were part of the study in four locations around the country – Rockville, MD; Phoenix, AZ; Philadelphia, PA; and Fort Worth, TX. At each site the participants were divided by age, race, gender and ethnicity to get an accurate representation of the firefighter population. Each participant agreed to a one-hour session to measure: • Traditional body dimensions with and without

their turnout gear;• Flat-bed scan of the right hand with and

without a glove;• 3D scan of the foot with and without a boot;• 3D scan of the head 1) wearing no helmet, 2)

with face piece and 3) with helmet; and

• 3D coordinate data of body dimensions with and without gear. A second phase of the study was launched in the fall of 2011.

From the original 951 subjects, 207 were identified as best representing various body dimensions that would impact the design of restraint systems, occupancy in apparatus and PPEs.

The one-hour sessions combined traditional and 3D anthropometric methods of traditional measurement, 3D whole body scanning, 3D hand scanning and Cab Space Bob Ferri


Future FAMA Member???

David Drehobl with Cummins was late registering for the Spring Annual Meeting but provided an apology and the most endearing excuse for his tardiness: Dave’s happy

news is that he and his wife, Rosann Scattoloni, adopted Emma Rose Drehobl who was born Feb 13 and weighed 9 lbs, 5 oz.


FARO Arm digitization. These measurements provide a more thorough assessment of each subject.

“The whole-body surface scans measured each participant while standing with their arms at their side, while seated and relaxed, while seated with correct posture, and while standing with an

overhead working position,” explained Ferri. “These four positions were scanned with and without gear for a total of 8 scans per subject, thus giving us greater detail that can be incorporated into apparatus design.”

Likewise, the FARO Arm Cab Space data tracked body position, steering wheel position and seat position as well as steering column position. It also tracked data on their control reach and seat belt reach in the cab, all of which can impact apparatus design in the future.

“The data from this study can be used to develop design tools for manufacturers and propose measures for the NFPA standards committee,” said Whitestone. “This has the potential to improve the apparatus manufacturing standards for decades to come.”

A complete copy of the pilot study is available to manufacturers from the NFFF for a recommended donation of $500. For more information about either study contact Total Contact Inc.; [email protected]; [email protected] ◉RONALD J. sIARNICKI is the Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Emmitsburg,

Maryland. He is also the former fire chief of Prince George’s County, Maryland, served as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Monessen, Pennsylvania and currently serves with United Communities VFD in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science and a Master’s Degree in Technology Management from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC).

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FAMA/FEMSA Industry Outlook Survey Summaryby Jeff Hupke

The FAMA Education Committee, on behalf of FAMA and FEMSA, completed the annual “Industry

Outlook” survey, and reported the results at the Spring FAMA meeting. Information was gathered from 225 fire departments, career and volunteer, across the US and Canada. Respondents were generally more optimistic than in recent years. 56% of the respondents anticipate making a major purchase over the next fiscal year, up from 37% when we did the survey two years ago.

We asked about actions that departments expected to take due to economic conditions and 46% indicated that their standard operating procedures would change, up from 21% in 2010. Another meaningful change observed was the number of respondents who received a grant. The percentage dropped from 70% in 2009 to 47% in 2011. Not surprisingly, 54% of the departments indicated that helping raise the overall awareness of funding sources was one of the most important actions that FAMA/FEMSA members could take. The Education Committee used the survey to identify the most important factors that contribute to choosing apparatus and equipment.

To see how safety, price, alternative fuels, and all the other influencers were rated by participants, we’re providing complete survey results to FAMAand FEMSA members on the associations’ web sites in the secure member area (username/password protected). Click the Members Only

item in the navigation bar for your access to the secure member area. Then use your member log in information to view the complete survey.

The survey also asked participants to rate the importance of various sources when departments are seeking information on apparatus and equipment. Word of mouth ranked at the top as the most important information source followed by trade shows and manufacturer websites.

The Education Committee encourages our members to download the survey results in their entirety. This useful data can help us listen to our customers, better our companies and improve the industry. ◉

FAMA/FEMSA Member Outlook Survey Summaryby Jeff Hupke

In addition to the Industry Outlook Survey, which has been done each of the last three years, the FAMA Education Committee completed an initial Member Outlook Survey and reported the results at the Spring

FAMA meeting. Drawing from 92 FAMA and FEMSA member companies, each of the different geographies was adequately represented. Many of the questions in this survey asked members about the current state of their respective companies and what they were anticipating next year and even three years out. The general trend that we are seeing is optimism and improvement. Factory capacity, revenue growth and capital spending are all expected to increase over the next few years. This is optimism that has not been seen in the emergency industry since before the recession.

Another interesting survey result is that 66% of the respondents anticipated growth in their export business. 32% of the companies indicated that exports currently make up 5% or less of their revenues.

The survey also asked respondents to rank their concerns about various issues including health care costs, economic conditions, competition, and federal regulation to name a few. The scaled ratings allowed five choices from “1 – This does not impact my business.” to “5 – Keeps me up at night.” We have happily provided the detailed survey results in the secure member area of the FAMA and FEMSA web sites where we’ve organized the information into handy pie charts and tables. The Education Committee encourages members to view and download this useful data. ◉


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Glendale Old Towne & Catlin CourtThis antiques district has a plethora of shops and restaurants in colorful, cen-tury-old bungalows. 59th and Glendale Avenues. www.visitglendale.com

Historic Sahuaro RanchListed in the National Register of Historic Places, Sahuaro Ranch is just north of downtown Glendale. Built in 1885, there are 17 ranch buildings available to tour on this 17 acre property. http://www.historic-glendale.net/sahuaro_ranch.htm

Taliesin WestArchitect Frank Lloyd Wright chose 600 acres of rugged Sonoran Desert at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains as the site for his permanent winter residence. Today the site is a National Historic Landmark, with five guided tours ranging from a one-hour “panorama” tour to a three-hour behind-the-scenes tour, with other tours offered seasonally; all visitors must be accompanied by a guide. www.franklloydwright.org

The Heard MuseumPioneer settlers Dwight and Maie Heard built a Spanish colonial-style build-ing on their property to house their collection of Southwestern art. To-day the staggering collection includes such exhibits as a Navajo hogan and rooms filled with art, pottery, jewelry, kachinas, and textiles. www.heard.org

WEDNESDAy - SEpTEmbER 26, 2012: ARRIVAL12:00 pm – 1:00 pm FEMSA Board Lunch1:00 pm – 3:30 pm FEMSA Board Meeting4:00 pm – 5:30 pm FAMA Board Meeting

ThuRSDAy - SEpTEmbER 27, 20127:30 am FAMA Board/Committee Chairs Breakfast7:30 am – 8:45 am FEMSA Breakfast8:00 am – 10:00 am FAMA Board/Committee Chairs Meeting9:00 am – 10:15 am FEMSA Annual Business Meeting10:15 am – 10:30 am Break (FEMSA)10:30 am – 12:00 pm FEMSA Annual Business Meeting12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (on your own)1:00 pm – 2:00 pm FEMSA/FAMA Joint Session Innovation Jeff Johnson2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Economic Forecast Anirban Basu - Chairman & CEO, The Sage

Policy Group, Inc. 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break (FEMSA and FAMA) 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm Roundtable: Enhancing Innovation in the Fire Service Moderator: Bill Webb - Executive Director, CFSI; Anirban Basu - Chairman & CEO, The Sage Policy Group; Peter Darly - Darley; Rich Young - DuPont; Mark Burdick - Chief, Glen dale (Ariz.) Fire Dept.; Mark Light - IAFC6:00 pm – 7:00 pm FEMSA/FAMA Welcome Reception

FRIDAy - SEpTEmbER 28, 20127:30 am FAMA Member Breakfast7:30 am FEMSA Member Breakfast8:00 am – 10:00 am FAMA Business Meeting8:30 am – 10:00 am FEMSA Caucus Groups Statistical Data Gathering for FEMSA10:00 am – 10:30 am Break (FEMSA and FAMA)10:30 am – 11:00 am FEMSA/FAMA Joint Session Social Media is Changing Everything Paul Andrews - Go Forward Media11:00 am – 11:30 am Washington, D.C. Political Update Bill Webb - Executive Director, CFSI11:45 am – 1:00 pm FEMSA/FAMA Executive Committees Working Lunch11:45 am – 1:00 pm Lunch (FEMSA/FAMA Members)1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Fire Drill Session NFPA Code Process: How You Can Participate? iPad Sales Presentations Apps (focused on increasing work productivity) Tradeshow Effectiveness & Branding Opps Organizing an Effective Home Day Effectively Selling to Fire Chiefs Disaster Preparedness eListening: Monitoring what is said about your business CCR: The New CPR3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break (FEMSA and FAMA)3:15 pm – 5:00 pm Glendale Regional Training Center Tours 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm FEMSA/FAMA Reception7:00 pm – 9:30 pm FEMSA/FAMA Dinner and Entertainer

SATuRDAy - SEpTEmbER 29, 2012: DEpARTuRE

PreliMinary sChedule oF events (Sub jec t to change)

Design and layout courtesy of Debbie Murray, Elsevier/FireRescue magazine.


FAMA at FDIC

FDIC, one the world’s largest fire rescue training conferences and exhibitions,

broke an 84-year attendance record during their April 16-21, 2012 event. 29,417 registered attendees filled classrooms and exhibit halls within the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. In addition, 820 exhibitors showcased their latest equipment and fire apparatus at FDIC 2012. No other event in the U.S. provides such a high level of exposure to fire industry brands, from turnout gear and emergency equipment to international truck manufacturers. If it rides on a fire truck, chances are very high that the company exhibits at FDIC.

After two days of hands-on training and pre-conference workshops, the opening ceremonies commenced on Wednesday, which included the presentation of the Ray Downey Courage & Valor Award to Chicago firefighter Larry McCormack. The exhibit halls officially opened on Thursday, filling the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. The increased attendance was not only evident among exhibit halls and training sessions, but many participated

in numerous FDIC special events. The 5th annual FDIC Courage & Valor Fun Run had nearly 1,000 individuals running over 3 miles

in honor of extraordinary acts of courage within the firefighter community. Other popular events included the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge and the annual Stop, Drop, Rock & Roll event.

For more FDIC 2012 highlights and information visit www.FDIC.com, as well as special coverage on www.FireEngineering.com and www.FireApparatus.com. ◉

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Thanks to Les Wainman for staffing the FAMA booth

Bill Foster, “holding court” at the Spartan booth

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Trade Show Report Card Updateby Ken Nielsen and Summer Johnston (Paratech)

B y the time this issue of FAMA Flyer hits the streets, Firehouse World and FDIC will be a distant memory and we’ll be getting ready for the next round of trade show fun. The fire

service industry exhibition season is officially in full swing. This year, as some of you have hopefully already noticed, there

have been additions to the Trade Show Report Card questionnaire. A new section: “Staging” and an expanded section: “Services” has been added to help get more detailed feedback about topics that address a wider range of FEMSA and FAMA members’ show concerns. We hope you find these additional questions an improvement to the survey.

In late March, a survey was sent out asking the membership if there were other trade shows not currently part of the Trade Show Report

trade Show 2010 grade 2011 grade

Firehouse World B-(2 .92)

B-(2 .89)

Fdic B(3 .14)

B(3 .44)

new York chiefs B(3 .33)

C+(2 .78)

Firehouse expo B-(2 .88)

C(2 .36)

Fri C(2 .48)

C+(2 .63)

You could win $5,000 worth of new equipment or gear from members of the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers

and Services Association when you complete the 9th Annual State of the Fire Service Survey

It’s quick—and completion of the survey qualifies you for a chance to win $5000 worth of equipment for your department from any FEMSA Member company as well

as an iPad for the person who submits the winning survey. This survey helps member companies

better understand issues facing our fire and emergency services.

Complete the survey now atwww.femsa.org/survey or www.fama.org/survey

PreviouS winnerS include:

2011— Robert Anderson Jr. Appalachia, VA

2010—Alan Laird, Lincoln, RI2009—Tom Konik, Marysville, MI2008—Al Duffy, North Naples, FL2007—Troy Arndt, Kutztown, PA2006—Kevin Carry, Darby, PA2005— Mark F. Bogenschutz

Egg Harbor, WI2004—Kim Tracy, Stetson, ME

FEMSA is the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association. FEMSA includes nearly all major manufacturers of SCBA’s, personal protective gear, rescue

equipment, water delivery equipment and many of the top fire equipment dealers.

FAMA is the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association. Members include the major manufacturers of fire apparatus and components that are affixed to or carried upon the apparatus for use in connection with the apparatus performing its fire fighting function.

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Card that should be considered for it. Thank you for your input! We are still in the process of compiling the results. Don’t be surprised if a survey shows up for a trade show outside the usual suspects.

Survey results from Firehouse World in San Diego and FDIC in Indianapolis will incorporate the modified scale for the new questions. Be sure to look for that in the next newsletter. ◉

2011 Attendence results

2011 # of exhibitors

2011 # of Attendees

2011 # of Femsa/Fama members

Firehouse World 305 6,801 86

Fdic (Fire Department Instructors Conference)

840 28,718 165

new York chiefs-Fire 2011 346 13,996 62

Firehouse expo 2011 326 13,998 79

Fri 2011 (Fire-Rescue International)

538 8,904 127

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The FAMA Board and Membership gratefully acknowledge the generosity of Fire Engineering management and staff for the design and printing of the Flyer.

Lyle HoytSenior Vice

President

Eric SchlettVice President

—Fire Group

harbaugh Brings depth of experience to 4 guys Fire trucksWhen Production Manager Brad Harbaugh started working at 4 Guys Fire Trucks – the day after his high school graduation in 1987 – he had no idea where his career would take him. He also never imagined that the journey he began that day would lead him, 25 years later, back to the same place it began.

“I started as an electrician-trainee,” says Harbaugh. “I didn’t know anything about building fire trucks.”

After 5 years at 4 Guys, Harbaugh left the company to take a position as the electrical supervisor at New Lexington Fire Equipment in Rockwood, Pennsylvania.

He then grew his experience doing CADD design work, building fire trucks, working in customer service, working on plus training, teaching and operating ladder trucks. It is that broad base of experience, says 4 Guys General Manager, Mark Albright, that makes him uniquely qualified for the position he now holds – Production Manager of 4 Guys Fire Trucks. “Brad has been around the industry over the years, and has done a lot of different jobs. He has experience in many facets of the business, and he brings a fresh perspective to our operation.”

Akron BrassVisitors to the Akron Brass website will notice a few changes that offer improved website functionality, easier navigation and product search capabilities. Akron Brass listened to their customers and implemented their suggestions to improve the website. “Enhancing the customer experience is our top priority,” said Sarah Hay, eMarketing Manager, who led the development of the redesign and launch. “It is clear that Akron Brass’s online presence is a critical component to our marketing communication strategy.” Akron Brass encourages customers to test drive the redesigned website at http://www.akronbrass.com.

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AMdor inc.AMDOR Inc., a manufacturer of custom roll-up doors as well as the Luma Bar brand of LED lighting is pleased to announce the following appointments.

Ravi Tyronne (CMA, MBA) - Controller. Responsible for all financial aspects of the operation, Ravi brings over 25 years of

international manufacturing experience primarily in the field of heavy-duty transportation components.

Aurel Trambitas (M. Eng, MBA) – Engineering Manager. Responsible for the further development of the Engineering Department, Aurel delivers over 20 years of engineering experience gained in the automotive, medical and nuclear fields.

Brent Posthuma – Marketing Coordinator. Brent has extensive project management experience in the financial industry and will play a lead role in all aspects of AMDOR’s Marketing program.

“We look forward to the experience and knowledge that these new team members will deliver to our expanding team” says Bruce Whitehouse President of AMDOR Inc.

Command lightCommand Light recently completed a move to a newly remodeled building in Fort Collins, Colorado. Encompassing 160,000 square

feet, the new building contains all Command Light manufacturing processes including our foundry, water jet, powder coat area and machine shop. In addition to the new building, there is another 20 acres of land for future expansion. Command Light had been located 12 miles south in Loveland, Colorado for the past 20 years, but had grown to point of exceeding the available space and was spread over multiple buildings.

The new building is designed to be very energy efficient with computer controlled lighting, security and air movement. The washing process for the powder paint area has been engineered to be zero discharge. The west end of the property is a designated wetland, including a warm water spring that is heavily visited by migratory ducks and geese. The wetland and surrounding buffer area will not be disturbed.

The expansion was necessary to accommodate the increased order levels for both Lighting and Traffic control products. By moving all operations under one roof, there is much efficiency to be gained to reduce both lead times and product costs. During the FRI in Denver this August, there will be bus service and tours of the new building. For more information, please phone Command Light at 1-800-797-7974.

e-one Appoints new dealer in tennesseeWith more than 40 years experience in the service and sales of specialty vehicles, E-ONE is excited to appoint Mid-South Emergency Equipment as the new dealer for the state of Tennessee.

“Mid-South has a great reputation as both a bus dealer and service center along with a strong history of providing excellent customer service after the sale,” said George Logan, vice president of commercial operations for E-ONE. “Their eagerness and determination to expand into the fire and emergency market makes Mid-South a perfect fit for our new dealer model and we look forward to a long, prosperous relationship with Mid-South.”

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“We plan on utilizing the same service-after-the-sale philosophy in the Emergency Equipment division that has made Mid-South Bus extremely successful for more than 40 years,” said Drake Earnest, the manager of Mid-South’s new Emergency Equipment division.

As management researched growth opportunities, Mid-South decided to diversify its product offering and felt both the fire service and E-ONE were a perfect fit.

“There are similar components and parts as well as our familiarity in working with municipalities, so expanding into the fire industry provided a seamless opportunity,” Earnest said. “E-ONE is well-managed with solid financials and every vendor or emergency apparatus customer we spoke with commended E-ONE for their quality and also felt the organization was on the rise – getting better and better.”

Located in Murfreesboro, 30 miles south of Nashville, Mid-South boasts an 8-bay service center, and 8000-square-foot parts warehouse.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus receives industry safety AwardHolden, LA – Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) has once again awarded Ferrara Fire Apparatus with the LWCC Safest 70 Award. The LWCC award is in recognition of Ferrara’s outstanding excellence and commitment to workplace safety. Ferrara, a custom fire apparatus manufacturer first received The Safest 70 Award in 2011. The Safest 70 is presented annually to 70 Louisiana companies in recognition of their commitment to safety. Approximately 18,000 Louisiana companies are LWCC policyholders.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus President and CEO Chris Ferrara said the recognition was affirmation of the company’s beliefs in constantly focusing upon and improving overall safety. “We say the products we build here ‘Lead the Way in Firefighter Safety.’ That all starts by creating a safe work environment for our employees. We can’t tout safety for our customers without first making sure our employees stay safe.”

Fort garry Fire trucksFORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS is pleased to announce that construction of our new 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant has begun. The state of the art facility is located in the Centerport

industrial park adjacent to the Winnipeg airport, in the RM of Rosser. The new manufacturing plant is less than a mile move and will be equipped with cutting edge manufacturing and finishing equipment.

newly restructured website opens access to Fire Fighters and emergency services KIMTEK Corporation, provider of skid/slip-in units for Fire, Emergency services and industry, recently launched its new website, www.kimtekresearch.com. The wholly redesigned and revised website includes navigation connecting visitors to information on KIMTEK’s range of products and services. The website design has a fresh new uncluttered look and format that lets users locate information simply and effectively.

KIMTEK’s president Kimball Johnson says of the launch, “ Our new web site embodies KIMTEK’s commitment to meeting the changing needs, challenges, and digital expectations of our customers. In keeping with our goal of simplifying the business process, our new site provides f lexibility to change and grow as our users’ needs do.”


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oshkosh’s strikerOshkosh’s Striker® aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle was profiled in a two-page feature story in Popular Science magazine’s April 2012 edition. Popular Science is a leading source of science and technology news.

Pro Poly of AmericaPro Poly of America, Inc is proud to announce its recognition as the exporter of the year for businesses in Marion County Florida. Presented by the Ocala Marion County Chamber of Commerce in Ocala, Florida, the home of many companies in the fire service industry, Pro Poly was recognized by the association as a leader in international trade. Pro Poly partners with WS Darley Company in the manufacture of PolyBilt copolymer truck bodies. These bodies have been utilized in many different applications around the world and have led to this international exposure for Pro Poly.

Pro Poly of America continues its market expansion in welcoming Carey Barnes as Government and Airport Rescue Sales Specialist.

Formerly an International Sales Manager with Crash Rescue Equipment Service, Inc., Carrie recently moved back to states after living in Paris for two years. Carey will be representing the PolyBilt line of copolymer truck bodies to the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) industry.

Pyrolance launches new WebsitePyroLance LLC, manufacturer of high-pressure fire-extinguishing systems, has launched its new website, pyrolance.com. Its dynamic new look includes easy navigation and features dimensional

drawings, photography, videos and complete specifications. “We expect our convenient, user-friendly site will appeal to a wide audience as well as give our customers what they expect,” said Jim Weigle, Senior VP, Business Development.

horrocks named eastern Pennsylvania rosenbauer dealershipRosenbauer America is pleased to announce the appointment of Horrocks Fire & Rescue Apparatus of Collegeville, PA as its Eastern Pennsylvania authorized sales and service dealer.

For over 45 years, Horrocks Fire and Rescue Apparatus has been family-owned and operated, providing sales and service for a full line of quality fire and rescue apparatus. Known for their outstanding ability to provide their customers with highly customized apparatus, built to the specific needs of their individual departments, Horrocks has provided Eastern Pennsylvania with hundreds of purpose built fire apparatus. Horrocks prides itself on providing prompt, dependable service after the sale to their customers throughout Eastern Pennsylvania.

Horrocks Fire’s long-term employees have nearly 200 years of combined firefighting experience. Their sales force has over 100 combined years of experience in the sale and design of new fire apparatus. “Our sales team has been finding solutions for our customers’ apparatus needs for over four decades,” said company President, Brian Horrocks. “In partnering with Rosenbauer, we can expand our product offering to have a fit in every community in Eastern Pennsylvania. Rosenbauer’s experience and understanding of this diverse market allows for a mutual commitment to superior customer service and providing first-class emergency vehicles.”

seagrave Fire Apparatus, llC, expansion newsSeagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC, has built a new indoor tilt table and an increased capacity pump test facility at their Clintonville, Wisconsin headquarters. The new state-of- the-art facility features an indoor tilt table designed and engineered for apparatus, from a pumper to tractor drawn aerial. The tilt table accommodates apparatus up to 82,000 pounds and 102 inches wide, located in a building 80 feet long.

The apparatus can be tilted up to 30 degrees. Seagrave’s tilt table

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provides the capabilities to test the apparatus rollover risk indoors with no risk of disruption due to rain, snow and wind.

Seagrave’s new pump test facility provides increased water storage and the capability to test up to four pumpers at one time. Non-quint aerial devices can now be tested without the aid of a pumper.

“The new heavy duty large capacity tilt table gives our customers the top choice option to maximize stability and rollover prevention of the Seagrave product,” said Seagrave Chairman & CEO A. Joseph Neiner. “The capacity of 82,000 pounds allows the testing of our 75’and 95’Aerialscope product.

spartan MotorsSpartan Motors, Inc. (SMI) has announced the major building blocks of a global emergency response (ER) strategy for Spartan’s continued growth in the North American and global marketplace. Actions include:• Execution of a shared strategic vision with the French

company Gimaex – an OEM with a strong global business in the emergency response industry.

• Global consolidation of brands in the ER marketplace. The Crimson Fire brand will be replaced with Spartan ERV and all emergency response products will be branded Spartan in all geographies.

• Expanding Spartan’s brand power to gain continued benefit for Spartan Chassis’ OEM partners and their dealers.

• Collaboration with Renault to develop the North American ER marketplace

• Accelerated new product development As part of Spartan’s growth strategy, Dennis Schneider has been named

president of Spartan Motors’ Emergency Response business. A longtime manufacturing, operations and logistics executive with experience in the U.S. and abroad, Schneider, joined Spartan Motors in January as vice president of Crimson Fire. He will now oversee the business that designs, engineers and manufactures emergency response vehicles and cab/chassis in both the North American and global emergency response markets.

Additionally, Spartan Motors announced that Colden Enterprises, which sells, repairs and refurbishes fire apparatus in western New York, has become the most recent dealer to join Spartan ERV.

Ziamatic Corp.Ziamatic Corp. has been awarded the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence, an outstanding achievement in their ongoing commitment to workplace safety. The fire and safety equipment manufacturer recently entered their second year of SHARP status, and was the first company from Bucks County to do so.

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor, in conjunction with WorkSafe PA, describes the Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence as one that recognizes successful employer-employee joint safety programs based on workplace injuries/illnesses vs. industry standards, as well as innovation and strategic development of safety policy and approaches. It is a highly competitive award, given to only a handful of Pennsylvania companies each year.

The award was presented to Ziamatic by Pennsylvania Labor Secretary Julia K. Hearthway. “As a manufacturer of emergency services equipment for over 50 years, we felt it was important to share in the safety ideals of our customers,” said President Michael P. Ziaylek. “Here at Zico it goes above and beyond simply producing a quality product. We want firefighters to know that we have their best interests in mind, and that starts at home, making sure our own employees know their health is one of our top priorities.” ◉

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PresidentGreg KozeyKochek Company, Inc.75 Highland DrivePutnam, CT 06260Tel: (860) 963-3377; Cell: (860) 933-0176Fax: (800) 772-0255; Email: [email protected]

Vice PresidentHarold BoerRosenbauer America, LLC100 Third streetLyons, sD 57041Tel: (605) 543-5591; Cell: (605) 321-9358 Fax: (605) 543-5593Email: [email protected]

TreasurerBruce WhitehouseAMDOR, Inc.3435 south service RoadBurlington, ON L7N 3W6 CanadaTel: (905) 333-6745; Cell: (905) 467-8905Fax: (905) 333-8975; Email: [email protected]

AdministratorKaren Burnham29 stillman Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940Tel: (781) 334-2911; Cell: (617) 771-5407Fax: (781) 334-2911Email: [email protected]

Legal CounselJames J. Juneau15301 spectrum Dr., suite 300, Addison, TX 75001Tel: (972) 866-3333; Cell: (972) 523-1011Fax: (972) 866-8378; Email: [email protected]

GAC ConsultantDavid GattonDevelopment Initiatives, Inc.1620 Eye street, MW, Washington DC 20006Tel: (202) 957-6530; Cell: (202) 957-6530Fax: (202) 293-3109; Email: [email protected]

secretaryPeter DarleyW.s. Darley & CompanyTel: (708) 345-8050Email: [email protected]

Past PresidentGrady NorthDallas, TX Cell: (817) 798-0944Email: [email protected]

sr. Director-at-Largesteve TorenWaterous Company125 Hardman Ave. so.south st. Paul, MN 55075-2456Tel: (651) 450-5038; Cell: (612) 963-5158Fax: (651) 450-5090Email: [email protected]

Jr. Director-at-LargePhil GeraceKME Fire ApparatusOne Industrial ComplexNesquehoning, PA 18240Tel: (570) 669-5174; Cell: (570) 233-1452Email: [email protected]

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Web site services/NewsletterWindmill Hill Consulting, LLCGabe steinbachsimon steinbach1004 Dolores Avenue, st. Louis, MO 63132Cell: (314) 504-0945; Fax: (314) 228-0090Email: [email protected]

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Fdic - Atlantic6/3-6/5Wolfville, NS

Quebec Fire chiefs convention6/2-6/5Rimouski, QC

FcABc Annual conference & Fire expo6/3-6/7Richmond, BC

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nFPA conference & expo6/11-6/14Las Vegas, NV

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texas A&m municipal Fire School7/22-7/27College Station, TX

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FAmA technical committee meeting8/2 (3 pm)Denver, CO

continuing challenge hazmat conference9/4-9/7Sacramento, CA

new Jersey State Firemen’s convention9/14-9/15Wildwood, NJ

Alaska Fire conference9/17-9/22Sitka, AK

Fire rescue canada9/23-9/26St . John’s NF

FAmA/FemSA Fall meeting9/26-9/29Glendale, AZ

nFFF memorial Weekend10/6-10/7Emmitsburg, MD

FireShowsreno10/23-10/25Reno, NV

emS World expo10/29-11/2New Orleans, LA

Volunteer & combination officers’ Symposium11/8-11/11Clearwater Beach, FL

hawaii Fire chief’s conference11/8-11/11Kapulua, HI

industrial Fire, Safety & Security11/13-11/15New Orleans, LA

northern Virginia Firerescue & emS expo11/30-12/2Chantilly, VA

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