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The Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission met June 2 to introduce new member Christopher Ware, representing the Waynesville Fire Protection District.

Illinois State Fire Marshal improves public safety by increasing awareness about fire hazards, public safety codes and fire prevention, while enhancing firefighting and emergency response capabilities for local communities.

Here's the meeting's agenda, as provided by the commission:

FIRE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING

Thursday, June 2nd 2016

IL Fire Service Institute

11 Gerty Drive, Champaign, IL

1:00 p.m.

Minutes

Attendees:

Pat Devaney, Associated Firefighters of Illinois Robert Bettenhausen, VCOS

Michael Dillon, IL Assoc. of Fire Prot. Districts Jim Kreher, IL Fire Chiefs Assoc.

Joe Holomy, Effingham FD Jim Plunket, IL Fire Inspectors Assoc.

Royal Mortenson, IL Fire Service Institute Terry Cox, IL Professional Firefighters Assoc.

Michael Schmitt, IL Fire Inspectors Assoc. Brian Brauer, IL Fire Service Institute

Robert Morris, IL Fire Inspectors Assoc. Phil Zaleski, IL Fire Safety Alliance

Rodger Stancliff, Volunteer Firefighter Mike Toika, IL Fire Inspectors Assoc.

John Swan, IL Firefighter Assoc. Brian Thompson, IL Society of Fire Service Instructors

Christopher Ware, MABAS Mike Mavrogeorge, IL Fire Service Association

Matt Perez, OSFM Greg Hay, OSFM

Les Albert, OSFM Kevin Schott, OSFM

Terry Ford, OSFM Mitzi Woodson, OSFM

Alix Armstead, OSFM Robin Sudduth, OSFM

Andrea Leonard, OSFM Brett Kunkel, IL Assoc. of Fire Prot. Districts

I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman J. Holomy at 1:00 p.m.

II. Roll call was taken and a quorum met.

III. A motion was made by J. Holomy, seconded by C. Ware to approve the minutes of the March meeting. A voice vote was held and all approved. Motion passed.

IV. Old Business:

A. New Members: Christopher Ware

Introduction from new member Christopher Ware representing Waynesville Fire Protection District, as well as DeWitt County, in Clinton, IL. He is the Assistant Fire Chief of Waynesville and was recently appointed by the Governor’s Office. He also is a former police officer.

B. Blue Ribbon Report

J. Swan stated that he wanted to start a taskforce soon to discuss concerns and meet objectives before the Summit. He mentioned creating a “white paper”, as well as legislative issues (such as budget and losing Rep Donald Moffitt, co-chair of the Fire Caucus). He suggested IFA should take the lead and would discuss the topics in Peoria.

J. Swan said he would make sure to send out materials ahead of the meeting to ensure attendees would be versed on issues relating to the report. Key participants will discuss the matters at a meeting on Friday, June 24th in Peoria, IL. An exact meeting location is yet to be determined.

C. Other Old Business

Les Albert stated that he is still accepting applications for the State Certification Advisory Committee members. He requested that completed applications be emailed to him. He also thanked the members whom have already sent completed applications.

V. New business:

A. Actions taken by NFPA- B. Brauer

B. Brauer presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding actions that have been taken at the May 2016 NFPA TCC Pro Qual Standards Meeting. He explained the standards development process and the different phases that the council issues. He highlighted NFPA 1001 (Firefighter). B. Brauer noted that comments close on 11/17/16. He again requested that members review all documents and coordinate comments with their respective agencies. He emphasized that there is plenty of time to influence not only the content, but also the structure of the document with thoughtful comments. He went on to say that this will have the biggest impact on almost every organization.

V. Public comments:

No comments were presented

VII. Motion to adjourn made by J. Holomy, seconded by C. Ware.

Meeting adjourned at 1:43 PM.