SAFER Meeting Minutes
Anaheim FD – North Net
November 15, 2019
Round Table
Joe Sposato – Vendor Report
· Mentioned a fire show that had just occurred in Reno that had a light attendance probably due to being in the heart of fire season.
· Mentioned Firehouse World that will be in Las Vegas this year.
Dick Weiss – NFPA Report
· Reported that he just got back from Boston where they had a meeting on NFPA 1877/1977 – selection, care, and maintenance of wildland PPE.
· Mentioned new fire shelter materials are being looked at – narrowed it down to a few materials.
Stu Lovi
· Working for California Health & Safety Inc – sells various products, SCBA’s, rents PPE for academies.
Dick Weiss - LACoFD
· LA County FD – catching up on hiring
· Reported that good respiratory protection coming up for wildland.
Scott Hudson – Retired Hemet FD
· Hemet FD doing well
Jim Cleary - Plymovent
· Mentioned that firefighters face carcinogens from diesel engines every day.
Joe Sposato – Allstar Fire
· Talked about the Gore particulate blocking hood – Gen2
· Phenix Helmets – J5 Lid
· Mentioned that a Lion turnout factory had been hit by a tornado that affected some delivery times.
Melissa Centers – Allstar Fire
· Talked about a new Haix boot – I didn’t catch the model.
Robinson (last name only) – LACoFD
· Talked about ongoing driver safety
· Talked about decon wipes
Newport Beach FD (sorry, didn’t catch the name of gentleman)
· Talked about one of their recruits having RABDO – OSHA ruled that NBFD was not at fault.
Dan Warren – Santa Barbara City FD
· Part of his department’s safety committee
· In process of engineer exams
· New equipment coming.
Steve Hanks - Scott Health and Safety
· Mentioned Scott X3 Pro 2018 edition – universal buddy breather, Allstar Fire has some demo units, and the air pack has a lifetime warranty.
Jeff Glanzrock - Allstar Fire
· Ask Allstar rep for X3 Pro 2018 demonstration
Bob Hotchkiss – Nederman
· Provides vehicle exhaust extraction
Steve Morrow – Whites Boots
· Whites has a new “urban friendly” boot – flat sole, cushioned lining
Ventura County FD - (sorry, didn’t catch the name of gentleman)
· Wind event coming soon
· New academy starting soon
· Sending academy candidates to a 12 week “Mamba Fitness” class
Pump Pod USA
· Recapture ground water
· Helo Pod – Ventura County – 7,000 gallons
· Helo Pod – designed for night ops, can activate with smart phone
Jordan Evans – SC Products
· Talked about a NFPA1851 class that was just held in Arizona – people were open to the class, no resistance
Tracy Rabe – Line Gear
· LineGear focuses on mainly wildland equipment
· Now providing uniforms for OCFA
Kelly Whitt – Dupont
· Provides fibers – nomex, Kevlar
· Tyvex side of business – level A & B suits
Cristina Heath – Marken PPE
· Marken performs all warranty work for PPE manufacturers
Chuck Finley – Armor Express
· Ballistic protection for firefighters
Mike Malloy – Deputy Chief Anaheim FD
· New station opening soon – station 12
· New station = more bodies
· New TDA coming soon
· 5 – 6 person recruit class coming in March
James Edder – LN Curtis & Sons
· Air products specialist – talked about the MSA G1 air pack
· Mentioned the FLIR thermal imager
Michelle Harris - LN Curtis & Sons
· PPE, waterflow products
· New Globe Athletix turnouts
Brian Jensen – didn’t catch where he was from or what he said – sorry
Megan Walker – FLIR
· K1 TIC – will compete with the Seek TIC
Pat Russell – Fire Chief, Anaheim FD
· Welcomed the group
That’s all folks! My 1st and last time being the “minutes guy”.
I hope I wasn’t expected to capture the presentation by Anaheim FD – if so, I’m sorry.