2001 Minutes


 

Riverside County Fire Training Officer Association

Minutes of 1/10/2001 Meeting in Riverside, Fire Station #12

 

I.            Meeting called to order by President Jennings at 1000 hrs.

President Jennings welcomed newly elected association officers, and graciously thanked the outgoing officers for their service in the past year.           

ATTENDANCE

Mike Jennings, Murrieta

Jim Snodgrass, Hemet

Chris Cox, Corona

Rick VogtCDF-RVC/RCC

Bob BockRiverside

Bob LucchesiSFM/CDF Training

Chris Miller, Morongo

Bob AllisonCathedral City

Bob Franck, Norco

Mike KelleherCDF-RC/Training-CTC

Bill Melendez, Corona

Dan Wilson, Cabazon

Phil Kelleher, RCC   

Dave FergusonCDF-RC/Desert

Steve SoltzRCC

Mark Vatcher,  Palm Springs

 

A quorum is assembled by a count of the membership

 

Chief Carlton of Riverside welcomed the group.

Roundtable introductions

 II. Minutes from 12/13/2000 meeting were approved with the following corrections:

MOTION to accept by Vogt, 2nd by Snodgrass……………..PASSED

 

III.            Treasurer Report

MOTION to attempt collect existing owed money with a single letter, with no further follow-up if unsuccessful by Snodgrass, 2nd by Miller………….PASSED

 IV.   Training Calendar

 

V.     Committee Reports

            RCFCA-        no report

            Truck Academy-            January academy starts 15th.

                                                March academy signups to start next week.

                                                Equipment trailer still being researched.

                                                Lottery draw for students working well.

                                                Student book to be re-worked into a standard format.

 

            RCC-                           RCC happy with the CTC way of class reporting.

                                                2000-year stats being compiled.

One law enforcement and one fire full time facility member's to be added. Flyer coming out soon.

Paramedic coordinator flyer out soon, first class in 18 months or so.

 

            FF1 Academy-Teaching assignments being worked on.

'Old' outline for FF1 to be used for this first academy, academy curriculum still will surpass new FF1 outline.

This Saturday, January 13 @ 1000 hrs @ CTC…base line agility to be held. Walk-ons welcome, minimum age 18.

Jan. 27 will be first agility students can take to qualify for academy.

 

SFM-                    Terrorism classes still available, but must be delivered by March 31. Call Lucchesi ASAP if interested. Minimum of 18 students required. All topics are 2-day classes. Lucchesi is also part of the inspection team for academy accreditation.

 

So. Cal. T/O            March 7 next meeting.

 

EMS-                           No report

 

Finance-            CPA mtg. Went well, tax issue to be handled through RCFCA. Class financial reporting to be standardized to show class costs, and available monies for equipment. Treasurer Vogt to handle.

 

By-laws-            After the 'laws' are finalized a read-only link will be added to the web site.

 

Unfinished Business

·        Meeting date change….change March 14 to the 8th.

·        Plaques for TJ and Windsor to be handled by Kelleher.

·        Colmac budget…full accounting accomplished. System now in place for 'per class' accounting for costs and funds for needed equipment. MOTION to accept budget system for Confined Space and Trench by Kelleher, 2nd by Mulhall…PASSED

·        Evacuation signal (RIC/FOG): Jennings passed out a full size copy of the FOG section to assist in bringing all departments in line. Jennings to write a letter to request RCFCA adopt the FOG system within their departments.

·        Enclosed trailer for general use as needed to be investigated. Anyone who locates a new or used

trailer in the 20' range bring the info to the Feb. meeting.

 

            New Business

·        Membership in So. Cal. T/O's to be purchased for any board member that is not already a member as a matter of policy, on an annual basis. MOTION by Cox, 2nd by Mulhall….PASSED

·        AQMD blanket burn permit to be investigated by Cox.

·        PACE II meeting on April 5 at CTC, submit applications by March 22 directly or to Lucchesi.

 

Announcements          

·        Conex available at CTC for FF1 academy equipment…donated equipment can be dropped off now. Also, ladders and hose need not be currently tested to be donated.

·        Cox-propane institute has 'free' books and tapes, check out the ad in Dec. Fire Rescue magazine.

·        Vogt- Fire leadership series being developed…more to follow in coming months.

·        Propane seminar at Palm Springs Feb. 1, 1300-1700 hrs., Feb.2 0900-1300 hrs. Flyers should be out soon. No cost, same class both days. Propane vendors putting it on, 'canned' show centered on emergency response info.

 

Round Table

·        Corona-      Training center has broke ground. Confined space vaults being upgraded.

·        Riverside-      New KME pumpers delivered.

·        Cabazon-      Looking for 4 spots for March truck academy, call Chief Wilson ASAP if you can donate your spots.

·        Cathedral City-      Truck for sale, new telesquirt being researched. New D/C by next month. Hopefully 3 new FF's by next August.

·        Idyllwild-      Need reserve paramedics and firefighters, pay by the shift.

·        Murrieta-      New American LaFrance pumper coming. March to see the start up of paramedics.

 

 

Next meeting : Desert Training Center (up stairs in the court house)

 at 82675 Hwy 111 in Indio…. February 14 @ 1000 hrs.

 

President Jennings adjourned the meeting at 1205 hrs.

 

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by Sec. Vatcher

 


RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

Riverside County Fire Training Officer Association

Minutes of 4/11/2001 Meeting at Corona Fire Training Facility

 

I.          Meeting was called to order by President Jennings at 1000 hrs.

No guests or added agenda items

 

ATTENDANCE

Mike Jennings                           Murrieta

Dennis Ellison                             Dpt. of Corrections

Dan Wilson                               Cabazon

Bill Melendez                         Corona

Dru Odil                                   Riverside City

Rick Vogt                                 CDF/Riv. Co.-RCC

Phil Kelleher                     RCC

Steve Soltz                               RCC

Mark Vatcher                            Palm Springs

 

A quorum is assembled by count of the membership

 

President Jennings noted that a quorum did not exist for the March meeting, therefore the minutes for Feb. would be voted on today.

 

II.          Motion to approve Feb. and March minutes as read by Vogt,

2nd by Melendez          -          PASSED

 

III.          Treasurer report by Vogt                

The association is very solvent. $5000 in-coming was still outstanding from SFM classes. Credit card accounts have been paid to show a positive balance to allow for purchases over the credit limit of $500 during the initial 6 month start-up period of the card.

 

IV.          Training Calendar

·        Check CTC web site for current schedule of Level 1 classes.

·        Level 2 class schedule ready in May.

·        Corona to host Instructor orientation on April 17, call Melendez asap

if interested.

·        16 hour 'grants' seminar by Vogt 4-13/14. Call him asap if interested.

         

 

 

 

V.          Committee Reports

          Fire Chief            -          No new news

 

          Truck Academy          -          Class #26 successfully completed.

                                                Donated trailer from S.B. Co. ROP under refurb.

                                                Maze trailer refurb completed under budget.

                                                Student manual to be rewritten this summer.         

                                                Instructor lesson plan to be rewritten this summer.

 

          RCC                      -          All level 1/2 class tests and answers now at RCC.

                                                along with test grading machine. Only those with

                                                admin. password can access it.

35 MSA B/A's, 2 saws, 2 smoke machines, video series for FF1 and FF2 and a TIC budgeted for next year.

 

          FF1 Academy          -          1/2 way through #1! Looking good so far.

                                                Graduation is May 10 @ 0900 hrs. Landis Hall

                                                on the main RCC campus. Instructors, Chiefs,

                                                and any interested FD personnel are invited.

Dress uniforms are requested. Send rsvp (email or phone) to Phil Kelleher so seating can be arranged.

 

Discussion about physical abilities testing, will continue to watch the topic. Send FF job flyer and any medical requirements to Kelleher for reference material.

 

          SFM                      -          No report

 

So. Cal. TO's          -          Got any fall conference (Fresno) idea's? Get them

                                      to Jennings.

 

EMS                     -        Air ambulance policy completed.

24 AED's  spread around the county for public use, get a location list from RIMS if interested.

 

VI.          Unfinished Business     

·        AQMD annual permit still pending

·        Rapid evacuation signal letter to Chief's still pending.

 

 

 

VII.    New Business

·        Laguna Beach FD requests a 'sponsor discount' for truck Academy students. Discussion....motion to keep current policy in place with no changes by Melendez, 2nd by Wilson - PASSED

·        Letter of recommendation by RCTOA for Bill Melendez completed and issued.

·        RS1 instructors required to take a refresher course, there is a flyer circulating. Also, RS1 sites must be re-inspected by SFM. New manual is out, almost. Concerns or comments...direct them to Art Cota in Sacramento.

·        Is a joint meeting with SB Co. TO's in June still a good idea? Discussion...General opinion is that the connection and sharing of common goals is worth the meeting. Ideas as to agenda and meeting location (Riv. Co.), contact Pres. Jennings.

 

VIII.          Announcements

·       Murrieta-54th annual B-B-Q on April 22..1130-1630 hrs @ Sta. 1.

·       Melendez has accepted an invitation from a group of bombero's to visit DeVilla Hidalgo, JAS. Mexico as a thank you for donated time and equipment. Good job Bill!

 

IX.          Roundtable

·       A new position at CTC...a captain for the training office to coordinate volunteers and several other projects.

·       A new Division Chief coming in July to oversee training.

·       Corona's new fire training facility to be ready by November 2001.

·       Riverside City has a new committee to study a new training center.

·       New Fire Chief in Murrieta - Philip Armentrout

 

 

Next meeting at Hemet station #1 on May 9, 2001

 

 

Meeting adjourned by President Jennings at 1145 hrs.

 

 

Minutes respectfully submitted By Sec. Vatcher


 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

Minutes of 5/9/2001 Meeting at Hemet Fire Station #1

I. Meeting was called to order by President Jennings at 1000 hrs.
ATTENDANCE:

Mike Jennings Murrieta

Dennis Ellison Dept. of Corrections

Dan Wilson Cabazon

Chris Cox Corona

Bill Melendez Corona

Dru Odil Riverside City

Rick Vogt CDF/Riverside County/RCC

Kevin Olson CDF/Riverside County

Mike Kelleher CDF/Riverside County

Natalie Carter CDF/Riverside County

Jim Snodgrass Hemet

Mike Mulhall Idyllwild

Mike MingeeCathedral City

Guest: Mary Kaylor, RCC, paramedic program coordinator

A quorum is assembled by count of the membership

II. Motion to approve April minutes as presented by Snodgrass. 2nd by Mulhall       -        PASSED

III.

Treasurer report by Vogt

The association bank account balances total $28,021.60. Credit card accounts have been paid to show a positive balance to allow for purchases over the credit limit of $500 during the initial 6 month start-up period of the card. Assets accounts, including textbooks, supplies, and outstanding invoices totals $6306.00.

VIII.

 Presentation, Mary Kaylor, RCC paramedic program coordinator

This item was moved up on the agenda. Mary gave a presentation on the progress of the paramedic program. The program is expected to start march 2002. Mary presented a letter asking for a fire service representative on the Paramedic Program Advisory Committee. She also is requesting a few fire service representatives on the Paramedic Field Internship Task Force. This group has its first meeting on May 25. Mary also stated she would like statistics of possible #’s of students from each department, and will be accepting instructor applications at a future time.

The membership discussed and agreed that we would forward the request  for the Advisory Committee position to the County Chiefs’ Association for their consideration.

IV. Training Calendar
  •  LCES Workshop. Cox presented a proposal to have the TO’s host a LCES Workshop Train the Trainer, taught by Paul Chamberlin, a BLM smokejumper instructor from Montana. After discussion, a motion was made by Olson and seconded by Snodgrass to approve the TO’s provide full sponsorship and financial responsibility up to $1000 for this class. Tentative date is June 12. Cox to follow up and coordinate, class will be held in Corona.

·        Cox requested TO sponsorship of I-200 class in Corona, June 18 and 20. Cost will be $10/student. Membership agreed to sponsor. Cox will distribute flyers.

·        Cox inquired about level 1 classes this summer in Corona, membership feels classes are already scheduled at Clark in Sept./Oct. Idea dropped.

·        Instructor Orientation was conducted in Corona on April 17. Successful class, about 18 students.

·        Strike Team Leader Recert: Discussion about need for the class. Jennings will contact Gary Glotfelty and try to set one up in Murrieta.

V. Committee Reports

Chiefs’ Association-        No new news

Truck Academy     -        Maze trailer has been repaired.

RCC     -     Vogt gave a presentation on a Vocational Education grant application through the Chancellors’ Office, and it’s benefit to RCC and the TO’s programs. The grant requires matching funds, and the matching funds are already being provided through our existing programs. Motion by Snodgrass, seconded my Mulhall, to approve the TO’s signatory participation on the application. President jennings then signed the application.

Vogt and P. Kelleher will be traveling to the National Fire Academy for a National curriculum development program, sent by RCC.

FF1 Academy-Graduation tomorrow! Vogt gave details about the graduation events.

Discussion about physical abilities testing, will continue to watch the topic. Send FF job flyer and any medical requirements to Kelleher for reference material.

Academy Instructor debriefing meeting, 5-30-01, Pizza Time, 18955 Van Buren, Riverside.

SFM                     -        No report

So. Cal. TO's         -       No report

EMS                     -        No report

By Laws Ad Hoc   -        No report

VI. Unfinished Business

AQMD annual permit still pending

·        Rapid evacuation signal letter to Chief's still pending

·        Joint meeting with San Bernardino County: discussion took place on the value of continuing this meeting, and what we should do for our June meeting. It was suggested and agreed upon that we conduct the meeting immediately after the LCES Workshop on Tues. June 12, since everyone will be together anyway.

VII.

New Business

·        Roof Props: Injury occurred to Riverside County Fire employee while working on the roof props at the Clark Training Center. The roof props are not “owned” by any one agency. The responsibility rests with each user agency to conduct a thorough “pre-class” inspection of the props for safety, as well as repair damage and restore props to good working order after each use.

·        Association Class Certificates: currently, the President of the County Chiefs and the President of the TO’s signs the certs. After discussion, it was agreed that the President of the TO’s and the class instructor should sign the certificates.

 

IX. Announcements
  • Vogt: CTC now has level 1 and level 2 CFSTES tests and certs.
  • Snodgrass: handed out copies of the  Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics Instructor Trainee Taskbook.
  • Wilson: inquired about Prevention Officers Association members instructing at the RCC Academy for good coverage of prevention curriculum. He will meet with P. Kelleher and R. Vogt.
  •  Association Shirts: we will place an order, everyone get your sizes to R. Vogt.
IX. Roundtable

·        Cathedral City: getting a new American La France Type 1 engine and a telesquirt.

·        Hemet: will be expanding the dormitory at Station 1, losing the classroom capability, will be setting up temporary classroom in the Red Cross building.

·        Idyllwild: will be hiring an Asst. Chief/paramedic

·        RRU/RVC: new position at CTC, FC Natalie Carter, volunteer programs; starting construction at CTC soon with underground infrastructure; possible new Div. Chief position to manage CTC

·        Corona: new TC, should be moving in November

·        Murrieta: new American La France engine with Detroit Series 60 had the engine blown, trying for new motor.

·        Melendez: visited Bomberos, they need apparatus and equipment.

Next meeting at Corona Fire Training Center

Immediately following the LCES Workshop (approx 1400)

Tuesday, June 12, 2001.

Meeting adjourned by President Jennings at 1215 hrs.

 


 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

Minutes of 6/12/2001 Meeting at Corona Fire Training Facility

 

I.          Meeting was called to order by President Jennings at 1435 hrs.

No guests or added agenda items

 

ATTENDANCE

Mike Jennings                   Murrieta

Dennis Ellison                  Dpt. of Corrections

Jim Snodgrass                  Hemet

Bill Melendez                   Corona

Natalie Carter                   RVCFD/CDF

Robert Allison                 Cathedral City

John Aman                      Cathedral City

Kevin Olsen                    RVCFD/CDF

Chris Cox                       Corona

Phil Kelleher                     RCC

Mark Vatcher                  Palm Springs

 

A quorum is assembled by count of the membership

 

President Jennings welcomed John Aman to the meeting

 

II.          Motion to approve May minutes as read by Kelleher, 2nd by Snodgrass          -          PASSED

 

III.          Treasurer report - stats handed out, no action necessary

 

IV.          Training Calendar

·        Check CTC web site for current schedule of Level 1 classes.

·        Level 2 class schedule should start in January, 2002

·        STL refresher June 22, 2001 @ Murrieta FD, Call Chief Jennings asap

@ 909-677-5511. Class is 0800-1200 hrs.   No cost to attend.

·        Corona to host Inst. 2B on 7-6,7, 13, 14.

·        FEMA classes @ CTC. High Rise 12-3,4-2001. IC for Medical Services

 2-11,12-2002. Call Rick Vogt at 909-571-6317 for details.

  

V.          Committee Reports

RCCA          Confirmed DC Mingee will be the EMS/ALS rep to RCC paramedic program.

                     Physical Agility testing is still a point of discussion. More info on CPAT will be gathered.

                     No answers at this time.

 

          Truck Academy       Flyers for next several academies are out,

 

          RCC                        Grant amounting to $100k to RCC for fire gear equipment has been awarded.

 

FF1 Academy          Formal critique held on 6/30, went well. Improvements to Academy #2 (start date of 10/15/01) will taken under advisement.

 

          SFM                       No report

 

So. Cal. TO's          Rough draft of the Fresno Conference agenda is out. Get ideas to B/C Paulette asap.

 

EMS                         No report

 

VI.          Unfinished Business     

·        AQMD annual permit still pending

·        Rapid evacuation signal letter to Chief's still pending.

  

VII.    New Business

·        High school intern program run through RCC at CTC needs $ help. Motion to donate $1200 for uniforms and texts by Snodgrass, 2nd by Kelleher

PASSED. Martin Medina at CTC is the contact.

·        Vogt will do a SFM Inst. Orientation class in late June, call him asap if interested.

·        The Fire Mechanics series will be scheduled, no dates yet.

·        Dispatch class (180 hrs.) is under development by Vogt.

  

VIII.          Announcements

·        Metro Water District dam tour is 6/21/01. Meet at the W. Dam parking lot off Hwy 79 and Construction Rd. 0900-1100 hrs. Call Mike Kelleher if interested, there is a 24-person limit to the tour.

·        Next RCFCA meeting will have a demo of Bio-Solve

·        Remember Fresno Conference starts Nov.5, 2001.

  

IX.          Roundtable

·       Corona-9 new FF started basic training.

Apprentice program is ending 1-02.

·       CDF/RivCo.-35 FFII's (LT's) being hired as part of overall upgrading program. Statewide captain's list is 230 deep, with 280 openings projected.

·       Corona (Bill Melendez) is looking for PPE donations; call him if you have any.

 

Next meeting:  July 11, 2001 @ the Fantasy Springs Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Rd., Indio. From I-10 take the Golf Center off-ramp. This is about 45 miles East of Banning, so just keep driving until you see the off-ramp.

·        Meeting will be upstairs. Park near the bowling alley (freeway side), enter the double doors, take the 'brass' elevator on the right.

 

As a special event Chief Dan Wilson will host lunch for anyone who RSVP's Vatcher (email or phone) before July 9.

Meeting adjourned by President Jennings at 1530 hrs.

  

Minutes respectfully submitted By Sec. Vatcher

 

 

         

                                                 

 

Minutes respectfully submitted By Vice Pres. Cox

                                                 


 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

Minutes of 7/11/2001 Meeting at Cabazon Tribal Fire Department

Fantasy Springs Casino-84245 Indio Springs Road, Indio, Ca.

                        

I.               Meeting called to order by President Jennings at 1005 hrs.

 

Attendance

Gary Vanderhorst                        Riverside City

Dennis Ellison                        Dept. of Corrections-Norco

Mike Mingee                        Cathedral City

Mike Jennings                        Murrieta

Mike Kelleher                        Riv Co/CDF

Phil Kelleher                        Riv. C.C.

Bob Lucchesi                        SFM-Riverside

John Mendoza                        Corona

Mike Mulhall                        Idyllwild

Dru Odil                        Riverside City

Deano Esades                        Pechanga

Kevin Olson                        Riv Co/CDF

Mike Paulette                        Riv Co/CDF

Mark Vatcher                        Palm Springs

Rick Vogt                        Riv Co/RCC

Dan Wilson                        Cabazon Tribal FD 


A quorum is recognized by a count of attendee's

Thanks in advance to the great lunch table provided by Chief Wilson!

Roundtable introductions

 

II.               Minutes from June 2001 motioned for approval by M.Kelleher, 2nd by Cox.

Changes to the 6/2001 minutes: Mike Kelleher in attendance. Phil Kelleher not in attendance. Corona Apprentice program will be phased out over a few years, not immediately in 12/01as reported.   PASSED

 

III.                Treasurer Report by Treasurer R. Vogt

               Liquid funds amount to $26,068.98, Total net of $ 32,534.44

               See web site for a full report

               All level 1-class materials purchased for next year.

               Truck Academy binders purchased for next year.

  

IV.         Presentations:

               Brig Williams of Allstar Fire Equipment introduced John Skaryak of Scott Technologies who gave a demonstration of Scott's new accountability system and distress transmitter (SEMS) in answer to the 2003 NFPA Standard that will require a radio signal to an exterior monitor for 'firefighter down' events. It will be available by December 2001.

 

V.         Training Calendar:

·        Check RCTOA web site for details on all classes

·        8/24/01: SFM Instructor Orientation class @ CTC, $125...call R.Vogt asap.

·        Level 2 command series to start in 1/01

·        RCC is looking into 'open campus' classes (internet based). Get any ideas to R.Vogt. Classes need to be 'self-study' style, like I-100.

 

VI.               Committee reports:

·        RCFCA to meet 7/12/01, report to follow.

·        Truck: on track for next year of classes. Trailer is being worked on by Soltz.

·        RCC: P.Kelleher is moving into a full time faculty position w/ RCC. Sherry Patterson will be a new coordinator at CTC.

·        CTC to become a true campus of the RCC district, this may add general ed. classes and other school related programs.

·        FF1 Academy: Ready to go on Oct. 15. On 8/11 CTC will do a physical ability test, and on 9/10 an academy orientation class.

·        SFM: R/S 1 and RIC instructors must complete the SFM Inst. Or. course. PACE 1 mtg.  on 7/26/01. EMT issues...call Bob Cordray at 916-445-8154. F.C. III mtg. soon, no details as of today.

·        SoCalTO's: Fresno Conference dates 11/5-8/01, agenda is published. Next mtg. is 8/7/01 in Long Beach.

·        EMS: want a list of 'public defibs'? Call Brian MacGavin at Riv. Co. EMS. High E/R diversion % throughout county, no answers yet to this problem.

·        By-Laws: Working. No new news

 

VII.               Unfinished Business

·        RIC letter for RCFCA is ready to for liaison Chief Ellison to take to RCFCA.

·        AQMD annual permit; No new news

·        Certs/Quals info...officially started on 7/1/01. Use 310 standards.  RCTOA will initiate request to be 'official' approver of individual requests for position certification.

·        Discussion on the need for a standardized 'Line EMT' class.

·        New NFPA Standard on Volunteer FF's to be reviewed.

VIII.        New Business

                              None

 

IX.               Announcements

Down FF seminar in San Diego was attended by R.Vogt, very good. He will reproduce the instruction book for all RCTOA members.

 

X.               Round Table

o       CDF Director toured CTC recently

o       San Bern. 'Bump and Run' training went well, invites to all RCTOA depts. for next year.

o       Discussion about validated/non-validated physical ability tests for RCC Academy and for use as 'pre-hire' card by departments. Financial impact of purchasing a CPAT or Biddell test and who/how to pay for it. Discussion and details gathered by P.Kelleher will go to RCFCA mtg. for further input.

o       Cathedral City will be upping daily manning to 12.

o       Idyllwild investigating using County as dispatch.

o       Pechanga has new command vehicle and held FEMA mgmt. training recently, new 14-story complex...personnel to travel to Las Vegas for high-rise training.

o       Corona FTC moving along with construction.

  Meeting adjourned by President Jennings at 1215 hrs.


Next meeting is hosted by Bob Franck (909-734-8531) @ Norco on August 8, 2001.

 2870 Clark Ave. (City Hall) - conference rooms A & B

Take I-15 to the 2nd Ave. or 6th Ave off-ramp. Turn West. Clark Ave. runs parallel to and is just West of Hamner which parallels the I-15 on the West. Nearest cross streets are 4th and Hamner.

Riverside County Thomas Bros pg. 713, grid D-6

  

Minutes respectfully submitted by Secretary Vatcher


 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

Riverside County Training Officer's Association

 

Meeting Minutes 8/8/2001

 

Norco Fire Department

Meeting held at Norco City Hall

                       

I.               Meeting called to order by President Jennings at 1010 hrs.

 

Attendance      

Mike Esparza                        Riverside City

Dennis Ellison                        Dept. of Corrections-Norco

Mike Mingee                        Cathedral City

Mike Jennings                        Murrieta

Mike Kelleher                        Riv Co/CDF

Phil Kelleher                        Riv. C.C.

Bob Lucchesi                        SFM-Riverside

Chris Cox                        Corona

Dru Odil                        Riverside City

Deano Esades                        Pechanga

Mike Paulette                        Riv Co/CDF

Mark Vatcher                        Palm Springs

Rick Vogt                        Riv Co/RCC

Bob Franck                        Norco

Gary Provensal                        San Bernardino Co.

Jim Snodgrass                        Hemet

Cheri Patterson                        RCC

Jim Reing (guest)                        L.N. Curtis

 

A quorum is recognized by a count of attendee's

Roundtable introductions PLUS

 

II.               Minutes from July 2001 motioned for approval by Franck, 2nd by M.Kelleher.

PASSED

 

III.                Treasurer Report by Treasurer R. Vogt

               See web site for a full report

               Truck Academy books is all that is left to purchase for the upcoming academic year.

 

IV.         Presentations:

               Gary Provansal and Mike Esparza outlined the 310-1 Certs/Quals program.

                                 Highlights from a really great presentation

o       When investigating your department use the 1/2000 edition of equivalencies.

o       New software to track personnel to be available w/in 6 months or so.

o       NIOSH and OSHA will adopt 310-1 as the 'industry standard'.

o       New 6 party agreement is coming (includes BIA): will adopt CICCS

Web site for more:       www.nwcg.gov      click on publications

 

V.         Training Calendar:

·        Check RCTOA web site for details on all classes

·        8/24/01: SFM Instructor Orientation class @ CTC is postponed.

·        Level 2 command series to start in January 2002

·        Grant writing class 9/22-23, call R.Vogt for details

·        'Fire Dispatcher' class is close to completion, will be a minimum of 160 hours...look for a flyer this fall. Contact Cheri Patterson for more details.

·        'Training Tech Specialist' class to be organized at CTC by R. Vogt, no dates yet. 

 

VI.               Committee reports:

·        RCFCA:      Accepted the letter written by P.Kelleher defining the difference between the RCC physical ability entrance test and a 'validated' test many FD's use for hiring.

·        Truck: Trailer and it's inventory available by reservation by any  Riv. Co. FD., call M.Kelleher for details. Notify R.Vogt ASAP if you are using your allotted Truck Academy spots.

·        RCC: FEMA grant has been cut due to movements within the state budget, many planned purchases for the academy are now on hold.

·        FF1 Academy: Ready to go on Oct. 15. On 8/11 CTC will do a physical ability test, and on 9/10 an academy student orientation class. An instructor meeting will be on 8/22-01 at CTC.

·        SFM: R/S 1 and RIC instructors must complete the SFM Inst. Or. course.

·        SoCalTO's: It's a good organization to join, $30 annually. Fresno Symposium has new dates...Nov. 5-8, 2001, agenda almost set, Registration starts Sept. 1, spots will go fast. Mike Jennings has been nominated for 1st VP. Next mtg. in Orange Co. on Oct.2, 2001.

·        Web sites of interest:

            www.nifc/gov/sixminutes 

·        EMS:no report

·        By-Laws: Working. No new news

VII.               Unfinished Business

 

·        AQMD annual permit; No new news

·        Discussion on the need for a standardized 'Line EMT' class. Cox handed out a draft class outline Corona is working on.

·        A RCTOA certificate blank was passed out for approval. Motion by Paulette, 2nd by Cox to pay $150 to buy the set-up and 500 certificates. PASSED

·        Line of Duty Death instruction manual handed out by R.Vogt.

 

VIII.        New Business

President Jennings requests the By-Laws committee look at web site linking, private vendors to the RCTOA site, and placing the RCTOA link on other sites.

 

IX.               Announcements

None

 

X.               Round Table

o       Norco is terminating their apprentice program, too high a cost and too much turn over of personnel.

o       Pechanga has offered their new high rise as a site to do construction instruction for the upcoming truck academy. Looking to purchase a type 3 engine soon. Working to initiate 'auto-aid' into Temecula.

o       Corona  will be flying FF open application for 9 FF's by 1/02, and maybe up to 25 off this list. Received FEMA grant training, will produce a 160-hour engineer academy in-house. Also FEMA grant will buy a new type 3 engine. Sta. 7 opening by 1/03.

o       Murrieta is looking for 'flat-roof' prop plans. CHP will put on a freeway safety class; a report to the RCTOA will follow next month.

o       Jim Reing offered to be a liaison between fire equipment manufacturers and the academy for possible equipment donations to make up the lost FEMA money. Jim and P.Kelleher will discuss options and a 'needs' list.

 

Norco...thanks for providing lunch

...and a special thanks to Mike Paulette from the Board (for breakfast)

 

 

Meeting adjourned by President Jennings at 1315  hrs

 

               Riverside County Thomas Bros. pg. 814, grid C-6.

Take Hwy 243 up the mountain. Turn West on Maranatha; the Fire Station is just a block away on the North side.  Mike Mulhall, ph. 909-659-2153

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by Secretary Vatcher

 


 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

Riverside County Training Officer's Association

 

RCTOA Meeting  Sept. 12 , 2001 Idyllwild Fire Protection District 

Meeting called to order at 10:04 

Attendance: 

Mike Jennings    Murrieta FD

Rick Vogt           CDF/RCC

Phil Kelleher       RCC

Cheri Patterson    RCC

Jim Nichols         Federal Fire Norco

Mike Kelleher     CDF/RCO

Bob Lucchesi       State Fire Training/CDF

Dan Wilson          Cabazon Tribal FD

Deano Esades       Pechanga FD

Bill Melendez      Corona FD

Dennis Ellison     CDC/CRC Fire

Mike Mingee       Cathedral City Fire

Mike Mulhall       Idyllwild FD 


Introductions: Guest Jim Nichols Federal Fire Norco

Minutes of August meeting approved. First motion Mike Kelleher, 2nd by Bill Melendez.

Treasures Report: Rick Vogt

<Invoice accts pending payment= $ 2,830.00>

Checking, Money Mkt Savings, Asset Accts.

RCTOA’s Overall balance: $56,290.

Approx $11,000 will go to Truck Academy materials and State Fire Marshall Fee’s.

 

Training Calendar

 

  1. City of Hemet has requested to host SFM Investigation 1A & 1B. Art Deyo will be the coordinator. They have 16 students and will be teaching on shift schedule. Hemet City will open the class up to any interested parties.  TO’s approved, Rick Vogt will check with Mt San Jacinto College to confirm no conflict.
  1. CDF FC Bart Chambers would like to hold an Honor Guard academy at CTC for both Police and Fire. FC Chambers has the curriculum and it would be an annual course.
  1. Fire Dispatch Curriculum at RCC review. Orientation and Advisory meeting Sept 25th at CTC.
  1. Chiefs Association:  Will be meeting regarding Certs & Quals.
  1.  Truck Committee:
    1. Student manual has been updated. By Jan 1, 2002 a copy of all material will be sent to Art Cota at State Fire Training in Sacramento for review of the FSTEP pilot course.
    2. November 5th Academy all departments excluding Cathedral City have used sponsored positions. Pechanga has 2 spots, Norco 1 spot.

The 3 open spots had 50 candidates chosen by lottery. The spots were awarded to Napa, San Luis Obispo, and Loma Linda

    1. The Trailer has been completed see Mike Kelleher for key if needed.

 

  1. RCC:  Will be presenting Leadership and Ethics courses. October 15, 2001 Rick will send out flyer. They are currently looking for instructors with 10 yrs experience, interest in leadership training. The first course will be a train the trainer. Costs will be covered by the grant include travel and per diem. Class schedule is 40hr class 1 wk off, 32hr. class 1 wk off, 24 hr class, 1 wk off and final 40 hr class. Rick will be coordinating the classes.
  1. Fire Academy: Start date October 15th. 28 Students. 90% of teaching assignments complete. High interest from field to instruct. CDF FC Meecham will be coordinating Fire Control 3.

 

  1. State Fire Marshal: State Firefighter 1 complete. Unknown on the cost for the course. New employees to SFM bookstore Carolyn Fudge. Chief Luccessi will send Mark a copy of updated SFM phone list to be dist. to all RCTOA members.
  1. EMS:  MCI in Riverside 9/19/2001. 11/15/01 MCI @ COD. 10/04/01 course on BIO Terriosm meeting in Ontario contact Mike Mingee for additional information.
  1. By Laws: Internet Link policy discussion. Current links SFM, NWCG SOCAL TO’s. Rick Vogt currently manages web site. After discussion Mike Kelleher motioned the By law committee developed a website policy in regards to links and RCTOA web site.
  1. Unfinished Buisness:  Curriculum for  State Fireline EMT. Currently ORCO and Dave Golder in BDU have a curriculum.
  2. Announcements: Art Cota State Fire Training is looking for instructors for a Train the Trainer symposium in Los Angles. 4-hour sessions. A grant is paying for instructor’s travel and per diem. State Fire Training is also looking for a Spanish Speaking instructor to teach a 4-day class on technical Rescue in Mazatlan.
  1. Round Table:

 Idyllwild: County Fire will be taking over dispatch for Idyllwild Fire Protection District next month. The FF/Medic reserve program has increased staffing and is a success. 

Cathedral City:  Will hire 3 Firefighter Medics. Testing this month 22 applicants participating. 

Corona: Training center is moving forward.

 Pechanga:  Pechanga will be traveling to Boise to add BIA to the “ 6 Party” agreement. Currently 36 BIA departments in California.   

State Fire Training: There is no reciprocity for out of state firefighters wanting a Firefighter I certificate.  

CDF/Riverside County:  12 new medics and medic coordinator hired.  Room 217 completed at CTC.  Air Conditioning and Heating currently being repaired at CTC. Room 216 has been started.  

Navy Fire Norco:  Tim will bring information to share next meeting.

RCC:  All Command 2 classes have been scheduled. Class attendance for RCTOA SFM classes high. 

CDF/Riverside County:  County Fire returning to County Board of Supervisors to request $ that were cut in budget for hiring be returned for staffing. Budget was cut approx 1 million. If the County is successful 125 new firefighter II’s will be hired. 

Murrieta:  1 Opening for a Firefighter Medic. Only 2 applicants having serious recruitment problems. Problems being suffered by all of Southern California.

 

Meeting adjourned at 11:07

Next meeting :                                   October 10th Cathedral City Station 2

                                                        32100 Desert Vista Dr @ EOC


 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

 

Meeting Minutes 10/10/01

 

Cathedral City Fire Department

 

I.               Meeting called to order by President Jennings at 1005 hrs.

 

Attendance

Dennis Ellison                     Dept. of Corrections-Norco

Mike Mingee                        Cathedral City

Mike Jennings                     Murrieta

Bob Lucchesi                      SFM-Riverside

Mike Paulette                        Riv Co/CDF

Mark Vatcher                        Palm Springs

Rick Vogt                               Riv Co/RCC

Chris Cox                               Corona

 

 A quorum is recognized by a count of attendee's

 

II.            No introductions necessary        

 

III.                Treasurer Report by Treasurer R. Vogt

                      Liquid funds amount to $34,000 with additional assets of $16,000

                      See web site for a full report

                     It's expected that the Chief's Assoc. will be requesting an annual report soon.

 

IV.         Training Calendar:

·        Check RCTOA web site for details on all classes

·        Level 2 command series to start in 1/01

VI.               Committee reports:

·        RCFCA made a cash donation to the Red Cross

            Next meeting on 11/08 at CTC

·        Truck: on track for next year of classes. Trailer work by Soltz is complete. The student guide is now on the computer. Lesson plans continue to be worked on. Monterey FD has requested info from the Truck Committee to investigate holding classes in their area.

·        RCC: Norco and Moreno Valley campuses to be combined at March Education Center.

·        CTC to become a true campus of the RCC district, this may add general ed. classes and other school related programs.

·        FF1 Academy: Ready to go for the 10/15 start date.

·        SFM: 2 more Instructor Orientation classes may be scheduled later this winter. Next PACE II is in January 2002.

·        SoCalTO's: Fresno Conference dates 11/5-8/01, agenda is published. Next mtg. is Dec. 3/4, location TBA.

·        EMS:11/15 - state wide disaster drill.

·        By-Laws: Working. No new news

·        Nominations committee: Will entertain officer nominations at the November meeting.

 

VII.               Unfinished Business

·        RIC letter for RCFCA has not yet received attention.

·        Discussion on the need for a standardized 'Line EMT' class...Pres. Jennings to follow-up.

 

VIII.        New Business

·        2-day workshop with a fixed agenda will be organized to deal with by-laws; finance, course development, etc. bring additional idea to the Nov. mtg.

·        Plaque for Chris Miller will be handled by Mike Kelleher

  

IX.               Announcements - none

  

X.               Round Table

·        Corona hiring 9 in January, receiving a new Telesquirt next month.

·        Murrieta having continued engine problems with their new American LaFrance pumper.

  

Meeting adjourned by President Jennings at 1215 hrs.

 

Next meeting is hosted by Mike Jennings in Murrieta @ 1000 hrs. on November 14, 2001.

41825 Juniper St.

909-677-5511

Thomas Bros. pg 928   grid C-4

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by Secretary Vatcher


 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

November 14, 2001  

Location: Murrieta Fire Department


I.               Meeting called to order by President Jennings at 1020 hrs.

Attendance

Dennis Ellison                      Dept. of Corrections-Norco

Mike Mingee                        Cathedral City

Mike Jennings                       Murrieta

Bob Lucchesi                        SFM-Riverside

Mark Vatcher                        Palm Springs

Rick Vogt                               Riv Co/RCC

Cheri Patterson                     RCC

Dru Odil                                  Riverside City

Gary Vanderhorst                  Riverside City

Bob Tinker                              Riv. Co/CDF

 

A quorum is recognized by a count of attendee's

 

II.             No introductions necessary     

               Minutes of 10/10/01: motion to approve by Vogt, 2nd by Lucchesi

                                                               Passed

 

III.            Treasurer Report by Treasurer R. Vogt

               No issues at this time. See web site for a full report

               It's expected that the Chief's Assoc. will be requesting an annual report soon.

 

IV.         Training Calendar:

·        Check RCTOA web site for details on all classes

·        Level 2 command series to start in 1/01

·        A Training Tech Specialist class will be held on April 10-11, 2002 at the Embassy Suites-Temecula. Motion to allow: No tuition charge for T/O's to attend. Cost for others will be $100. Embassy will charge $89 for a room.

Motion by Odil, 2nd by Patterson...Passed.

·        Watch website for an upcoming dispatch training class

·        An EMD class is being investigated for the future; get suggestions to Cheri Patterson at CTC ASAP.

  

VI.               Committee reports:

·        RCFCA : Letter written from RCTOA on 'RIC accountability the FOG generally accepted, it is up to each department to now review internal policy for consistency with the FOG.

o Line EMT Firescope standards need to be followed, FC's support for work on a class to flesh out the standard.

·        Truck: Academy going well, no new news.

·        RCC: Check website for info about NFA classes coming up.

·        FF1 Academy: 28 cadets in the standardized RCC uniform, academy id moving along well.

·        SFM: www.fire.ca.gov.

o Be sure to call Bob Lucchesi for any state training needs or site approvals.

·        SoCalTO's: Fresno was very successful; ideas or concerns for next year...get info to Mike Jennings.

·        EMS: New state software, EMS Solutions is being given to transporting agencies in the County, all departments that fill out PCR's will be next.

·        By-Laws: Working. No new news

  

VII.               Unfinished Business

·  Nominations for RCTOA officers for 2002.

            President-            Chris Cox

            VP-                        Mike Jennings

            Treasurer-            Rick Vogt

            Secretary-            Mike Mingee

      Voting at the December meeting in Palm Springs

·        2-day workshop with a fixed agenda will be organized to deal with by-laws; finance, course development, etc., dates of Feb. 6-7 at the Esmeralda Hotel in Indian Wells. Ideas for agenda go to Pres. Jennings, this needs to be finalized at the Dec. meeting.

$5000 for the group cost is expected, includes meeting rooms, breakfast and 2-lunches.

 

VIII.         New Business

 

·        Certs/Quals now official. RCTOA is anticipating being part of the review committee for Riverside County. Two years from 05/2002 is the timeline to produce and submit historical data for position approval. More details to follow.

·        Motion to support upgrading the drill tower at RCFD with $5,000 by Vogt, 2nd by Vanderhorst. This will bring the tower up to new state standards for R/S 1 and will handle major maintenance and upgrading needed due to the continued use by RCC academy classes.

o       Passed.

 IX.               Announcements - none

  

X.               Round Table

·        Riverside City FD delivered a check for $257, 000 to the FDNY.

·        CDF is holding a FF II academy now, and starts another one in January 2002 at CTC to help with planned manning increases in the County. A new captain's position may soon be developed to handle all equipment records and upkeep at CTC due to all the different classes that need to share the same pool of equipment.

·        CCFD has hired 3 FF/P

·        Murrieta has annexed a large chunk of land by French Valley.

  

Meeting adjourned by President Jennings at 1215 hrs.

 

Next meeting is in Palm Springs on December 12, 2001.

3000 E. Alejo                  

760 323-8181                

Thomas Grid pg. 786, H-1                                                        

 Board at 0830, general meeting at 1000.

                

Minutes respectfully submitted by Secretary Vatcher

 


 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

December 12, 2001  

Location: Palm Springs Fire Department


 

I.               Meeting called to order by President Jennings at 1015 hrs.

 

Attendance

Dennis Ellison                        Dept. of Corrections-Norco

Chris Cox                               Corona

Mike Jennings                        Murrieta

Dan Wilson                            Cabazon Tribal FD

Mark Vatcher                        Palm Springs

Rick Vogt                              Riv Co/RCC

Jim Snodgrass                    Hemet

Dru Odil                                Riverside City

 

A quorum is recognized by a count of attendee's

 

II.            No introductions necessary        

               Minutes of 11/14/01: motion to approve by Snodgrass, 2nd by Vogt   Passed

 

III.                Treasurer Report by Treasurer R. Vogt

               No issues at this time.

               Working balance of $63,198 with several end of year bills outstanding

 

IV.         Training Calendar:

·        Check RCTOA web site for details on all classes

·        Dispatch classes to be sponsored through RCTOA

$600k grant to be investigated by Vogt...hardware for dispatch classes and traveling props.

·        Recent Flood/River Rescue classes in Blythe went well. 4 classes held, possibly 6 next year.

 

V.               Committee reports:

·        RCFCA : Letter written from RCFCA accepting most of RIC/Accountability letter from RCTOA has been received. A letter back to RCFCA will be written to agree to RCFCA's position.

·        Truck: Academy going well, SFM RIC certs will be issued from now on. Trailer is working well, a new logo is going to be installed.

·        FF1 Academy: Going well.

·        SFM: www.fire.ca.gov.    No report

·        SoCalTO: No report

·        EMS:      No report

·        Adhoc:      No report

 

 

VI.               Unfinished Business

·  Nominations for RCTOA officers for 2002.

            President-            Chris Cox

            VP-                        Mike Jennings

            Treasurer-            Rick Vogt

            Secretary-            Mike Mingee

      Nominations closed after receiving no additional candidates.

All candidates will begin serving their term on  01/09/02.

 

·        Workshop:      February 6-7 at the Marquis Hotel in Palm Springs. Logistics of meals, rooms and meeting areas all arranged. Confirm your attendance with R.Vogt.

o       Topics will include:     

§         By-laws

§         3-5 year future needs assessment

§         Certs/Quals

§         Finance review of past year and next year

§         Instructor quality control

Cox will produce a survey for all TO's and chiefs. Please return to him or the Jan. TO meeting.

 

VII.         New Business

·        2002 meeting date/location is attached.

·        SoCalTO applications are available for annual membership, RCTOA board members are paid by RCTOA.

 

VIII.               Announcements - none

 

IX.               Round Table

·        Riverside City FD continues to upgrade the training facility, work on the RS1 props has been completed.

·        Hemet has a new training facility at 319 E. Latham, no phones yet. Will be opening a firefighter recruitment process in February. A B/C test is planned for January.

·        Cabazon tribal FD hosted 3 FDNY personnel for ceremonial purposes. A very well received visit by FDNY. Thanks Chief Wilson. A 1981 Suphen 85' truck has been purchased. Info on truck ops and tactics...please forward to Chief Wilson.

 

Meeting adjourned by President Jennings at 1215 hrs.

 

Next meeting is in Riverside City on January 9 at station #12

No street address but its between Tyler and La Sierra, use the Indiana off-ramp if traveling West on 91 freeway.

                                Thomas Bros. pg. 744, grid G-1.............look for the FS symbol on the map

              

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by Secretary Vatcher