1. FAMA Technical Committee Spring 2014 Update Meeting Sponsors

2. Technical Committee Co-Chairs Aerial/Quint ARFF Ambulance
Roger Lackore
Damon Lewis
Aerial/Quint ARFF Ambulance
OPEN OPEN Steve Rowland
OPEN Marty Huffman Mike Franckowiak
Body Chassis Electrical
Mike Lemieux Tim Johnson John Doperalski
Mark Meaders Wes Chestnut Peter Luhrs
Foam Pumps & Plumbing Tech Ed
Gregg Geske Doug Miller Dan Veselsky
Mike Dupay Chad Trinkner Lisa Barwick

3. NFPA 1901/1906 FAMA Representatives Next Meeting Summer 2014
Member: David Durstine
Alternate: Mike Schoenberger
Next Meeting Summer 2014
Updates to the FAMA NFPA Whitepaper can begin in Fall 2014
Hot Topics
Valve control pull force limits
Valve control height limits
Wildland outside riding position
Aerial Platform railings and doors

4. NFPA 414 FAMA Representatives Member: Marty Huffman
Alternate: Paul Powell - Rosenbauer

5. NFPA 1500 FAMA Representatives
Member: Roger Lackore
Alternate: Wes Chestnut - Applied
Fire service–related occupational safety and health program.
Current edition 2013
2017 Revision Cycle
Begin next revision cycle work in 2015

6. Fire Apparatus Safety Manual
Available for Purchase at FAMA.Org

7. EPA Future Regulations Engagement
Problem:
EPA is considering further Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy regulations beyond 2017
Solution
FAMA needs to engage with EPA now so that their proposed regulations consider the needs of fire apparatus.
Meeting Date April 23, 9:00 – Noon, Ann Arbor, MI

8. Heavy Truck Alternative Fuels Labeling
TMC recommended practice is out for ballot.
Next step is to pursue rule making with FMCSA

9. Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine Articles

10. NHTSA Fire Apparatus Recall Policy
Problem:
NHTSA does not provide clear guidance on what aspects of vocational trucks should be subject to recall.
Fire apparatus manufacturers are inconsistent in their approach.
Solution
Draft Guidance document has been created.
Next step to circulate and develop further
Sign Up Today

11. FDSOA Apparatus Symposium
Planning meeting completed
Need Speaker Recommendations
Knowledgeable
Dynamic
Reliable
Sub Committee Action Needed
Save the Date Jan in Orlando

12. Fire Apparatus Purchasing Guide
Sub Committee Action Needed
Topics to Cover
Purchasing process
Specification creation
NFPA 1901/1906
Safety Options beyond NFPA
Tools for apparatus specing (weight and cube, NFPA spreadsheet, Annex B, Pump Selection Guide, etc...
When to replace or refurbish (annex D)

13. TC024 Pump Selection Guide - White Paper
Educational Guide
Describe in general terms
Pump drive methods
Pump locations
Pump capacity ratings
Governor types
Foam systems
May include basic diagrams
Reference NFPA Standards
Post to FAMA Public Resource web page
Potential Target Audience
End users
Dealer sales representatives
Target completion date
2nd quarter 2014
FAMA Tech Committee/Pump & Plumbing Subcommittee Chairs
Doug Miller, Task Force Tips
Chad Trinkner, Pierce Mfg.
Contact Doug to participate via Base Camp

14. 2014 Spring Tech Meeting Sponsors
Special to Thanks our Fall Meeting Sponsors