Jan 01 Minutes

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

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

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

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

'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.

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.

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.

· 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

· 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

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

· 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.

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

· 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.

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

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

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

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.

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

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.

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

· 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

· 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.

· 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!

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

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

· 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.

· 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.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

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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

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.

· 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.

· 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.

· 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.

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

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 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.

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

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 TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

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

· '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.

· 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.

· 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.

· 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

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.

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.

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

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

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Meeting called to order at 10:04

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

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

Training Calendar

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

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.

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.

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

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

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· 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.

· 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.

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

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

· 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.

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

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

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

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· 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.

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

· 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.

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

· 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.

· 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.

· 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.

· 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.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAINING OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

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$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.

· 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.

· 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.

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

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

· 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.

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