STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
Monthly Meeting
April 17, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT
David J. Roberts, Chairman
Alan Robinson, Jr., Vice Chairman
Bob Ricker
Douglas S. Murray, Sr.
Patrick Matthews, M.D., BLS Medical Director
Sherry Lambertson, Executive Specialist
Mike Chionchio, Assistant State Fire Marshal
Robert Newnam, Director, State Fire School
GUESTS
Lou Amibili, Hockessin Fire Company
Allan Post, Ambulance 64
Jeremy Goldman, OEMS
John A. Adams, DSEMSA
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Roberts called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MARCH 20, 2012 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Murray, and seconded by Commissioner Sharp that the minutes of the March 20, 2012 Commission meeting be approved as amended. Motion carried.
SFPC Minutes
April 17, 2012
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REPORT OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Agency’s Activity for the month of April is as follows: investigations 52; arrests 5-: inspections (health care 7-/deputy 215/day care 32/ - tech services –281 “QAP-256”); complaints-17; juvenile interviews 8; plan reviews 338-; plan review turnaround time (Statewide Average) 10/; PRUF revenue collected $137,859 year to date $510,455.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Personnel Items
Assistant State Fire Marshal Chionchio reported that Fire Marshal Ingle is out of state attending a conference.
There is vacant Deputy Fire Marshal I position. The office is in the background phase of the hiring process with nine candidates remaining.
Michael Spadea, Deputy Fire Marshal III returned to work on April 9, 2012 from a work related injury.
Fire Protection Specialist John Reedy has been transferred to the Kent County, Head Quarters Office.
Fire Protection Specialist II, Stephen Callaway has been transferred to the New Castle County Division.
There is currently an open Fire Protection Specialist position in the Sussex County Division.
Deputy Fire Marshal III, William Goins has returned to work as of April 9, 2012.
Deputy Fire Marshal III, Tripp Wagner is on extended leave until April 23, 2012.
Asst. Fire Marshal Chionchio request permission to advertise and hire for a vacant Administrative Specialist I position. This position was vacated by Lisa Osman. It was moved by Commission Ricker, seconded by Vice Chairman Robinson to authorize the Office of State Fire Marshal to advertise, interview, and hire for the vacant Administrative Specialist I position. Motion carried.
SFPC Minutes
April 17, 2012
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Dover Phone System Update
Asst. Fire Marshal Chionchio reported that the new phone system in the Kent County Division is in progress with electricians and IT preparations are done. They are currently waiting on hardware.
New Castle Office – Access Control System Update
Asst. Fire Marshal Chionchio reported that a Honeywell Pro Watch system has been installed and completed.
Board of Electrical Examiners – Fire Alarm Contractors Informational Update
Asst. Fire Marshal Chionchio reported that House Bill 180 is due to go into effect on June 30, 2012. There has been some opposition. House Bill 301 has been introduced to appeal House Bill 180. The pulling of fire alarm low voltage wiring is being debated by various groups.
Smoke Detector Save (Beechwood Dr. – Dover)
One person at the Dover residence of Beechwood Avenue was able to exit safely on March 27, 2012 at 2151 hours as a result of a working smoke alarm.
One person at the residence of Coachman’s Manor Apts was able to exit safely as the result of a working smoke alarm on April 12, 2012 at 1215 hours.
ACTION ITEMS
No report at this time.
FIRE MARSHAL/FIRE SCHOOL
No report at this time.
MISCELLANEOUS
No report at this time.
SFPC Minutes
April 17, 2012
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REPORT OF THE STATE FIRE SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Director
· Position re-classification approved for the Trainer III position (Risk Watch)
· Excellent work by Office Staff with respect for EMT Recertification
o Current Delaware EMTs 1336
o NREMT 1286 of the Delaware EMTs
o Total EMTs – 2010 – 1216, 2011 – 1296
· Survey to those EMTs that did not recertify as a Delaware EMT.
· Remedial training for EMT is scheduled for April 16 – Dover Center
· Eagle Scout Ceremony for Matt Goins and dedication of outdoor classroom, April 21, 1600 hrs.
· Status Sussex Division Expansion - Bids will be awarded on September 7th.
Staff Activities
· Thank you from Sta. 70 for support of the EMS Safety Course – DiDonato
· IFSAC Meeting – Martin
· Swift/Flood Water Awareness program development – Stephens
· HOSA event – Dept. of Education – 400 students stat-wide – DiDonato, Baker
Programs/Courses
§ Current Month
o Basic Fire Fighting Skills – 153 students – Certification Testing – tested 138 – 114 passed
o Hazardous Materials Response Skills – 89 students
o Truck Company Course – 26 students
o Air crash Rescue – 14 students
o Ladies Auxiliary Seminar – 11
o Incipient Brigade – 21 students (Army National Guard)
o EVO – Kent Division – weeknight – 18 students
o Haz. Mat. Tech – 24 hour – 6 students
o Ind. Confined Space – 6 students
§ Divisions Usage
o New Castle Division – 17 classes scheduled
o Kent Division – 9 classes scheduled
o Sussex Division – 8 classes scheduled
SFPC Minutes
April 17, 2012
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EMS
§ Current Month
o EMR Refresher – 5 students – weekday
o CEU – 5 classes scheduled
Delaware Risk Watch Report
Director Newnam submitted a copy of the Delaware Risk Watch report to the Commission for review and questions.
Public Education Activity Report
§ Current Month
o Fire Safety Displays – 6 scheduled
o Fire Safety Programs – 2 scheduled
Maintenance – Building and Grounds
· Kitchen and Restroom floors polished
· Storage rack installed in wood shop
· Fans installed fitness room
· Outdoor classrooms, confine space props and rope tower re-stained
· Electric project at Sussex Division completed – lights installed classroom and tractor shed
Financial
§ Pass Due Billings
o 30 days – 2,990.00
o 60 days – 5,831.00
§ 20678 Tuition Fund – 290,419.00
§ 20500 Haz Mat Tech Fund – 285,855.00
§ Accounts receivable – 59,331.00
§ Special Funds Summary – report attached for Commission review.
§ Expenditure Report was submitted for Commission review.
Staff and Office Staff Meeting Minutes
Staff meeting minutes were submitted to the Commissioner’s for review.
SFPC Minutes
April 17, 2012
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Personnel Issues
· Amanda Mitchell – receptionist resigned as of April 14th - request to fill the position. It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Vice Chairman Robinson to authorize Director Newnam to advertise, interview and hire for the vacant Administrative Specialist I position. Motion carried.
Action Items
No report at this time.
Fire Marshal/Fire School
No report at this time.
Scheduled Activities
No report at this time.
REPORT OF THE BLS MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Director Hainsworth submitted the following report in her absence by email.
OEMS is working with DTI to develop "high level business requirements". As this is being accomplished OMB is determining if this needs to go to RFP. Once a decision has been made, vendors (approx 5) will be brought in to demo their products, and at that time the representatives previously identified will be brought in to review products.
A list of representatives was identified at DEMSOC.
OEMS, DSFPC, ALS representative from each county and DSP, BLS representative from each county, interfacility representative, and an Ambulance Association representative.
Once the high level requirements are developed they will be sent out via email for comment....this will have a short turnaround time.
The goal from DTI is to have vendors demo their products by a June/July time frame for a decision on a new product by August if an RFP can be avoided.
SFPC Minutes
April 17, 2012
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REPORT OF THE BLS MEDICAL DIRECTOR cont.
Dr. Matthews reported that there have been fifty uses of the CPAP since the program began. Although there are only a few cases of BLS using CPAP it in the state, it felt to be a successful program. It has produced good data and has been a benefit to the patients needing it.
The Prehospital Sepsis Alerts Program is going well. EMS is doing a good job of recognizing patients and notifying the hospital. Early detection and treatment is imperative because in fact most of these patients end up in the intensive care unit.
Dr. Matthews reported on a educational review that he worked on a potential patient refusal concern.
REPORT OF DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Deputy Attorney General Battista was absent from the meeting due to a family emergency. No report was submitted.
ACTION ITEM
No report at this time.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Commissioner Absence
Commissioner Murray will not attend the May Commission Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
No report at this time.
CORRESPONDENCE
No report at this time.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
No report at this time.
SFPC Minutes
April 17, 2012
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REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Chairman David J. Roberts
Chairman Roberts reported that he attended the Monthly Fire Prevention Commission Meeting, New Castle County Meeting, and Sussex County Meeting.
Vice Chairman Alan F. Robinson, Jr.
Vice Chairman Robinson reported that he attended the Monthly Fire Prevention Commission Meeting, DEMSOC Meeting, Photos for Odessa Fire Company, Citizen Hose Fire Company Meeting, Citizen Hose Fire Company Ladies Sub Sale, Citizen Hose Fire Company Board Meeting, and Kent County Vol. Firefighters Chief’s Association Meeting.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
May 15, 2012
Commission Chamber
Delaware Fire Service Center
1463 Chestnut Grove Road
Dover, DE 19904
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Ricker, and seconded by Vice Chairman Robinson that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry R. Lambertson
Sherry R. Lambertson
Executive Specialist
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