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FAMA Technical Committee Spring 2014 Update Meeting Sponsors

Stay informed on the latest regulations and safety updates for fire apparatus. Engage with EPA for future regulations and participate in discussions on NFPA standards. Explore topics like heavy truck alternative fuels and pump selection. Join us at the next meeting!

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FAMA Technical Committee Spring 2014 Update Meeting Sponsors

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  1. FAMA Technical Committee Spring 2014 UpdateMeeting Sponsors

  2. Technical Committee Co-Chairs Roger Lackore Damon Lewis Aerial/QuintARFFAmbulance OPENOPEN Steve Rowland OPEN Marty Huffman Mike Franckowiak Body ChassisElectrical Mike Lemieux Tim Johnson John Doperalski Mark Meaders Wes Chestnut Peter Luhrs FoamPumps & PlumbingTech Ed Gregg Geske Doug Miller Dan Veselsky Mike Dupay Chad Trinkner Lisa Barwick

  3. NFPA 1901/1906 • FAMA Representatives • 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 • Solution • Draft Guidance document has been created.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 18-20 2015 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 drm@tft.com • Chad Trinkner, Pierce Mfg. ctrinkner@piercemfg.com • Contact Doug to participate via Base Camp

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

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