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March 12-14, 2013
San Diego, California
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meeting Begins
8:30
Introduction of TC members and guests
Reading of minutes from last meeting
Report from the Chair
Report from NFPA Staff Liaison Orlando P. Hernandez on NFPA updates
Discussion of any old business
Begin Review of Public Inputs for 1201/1250
Adjourn
5:00
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Meeting Begins
8:30
Review of Public Inputs for 1201/1250
Adjourn
5:00
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Meeting Begins
8:30
Review of Public Inputs for 1201/1250
New Business
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Technical Committee Emergency Service Organization Risk Management
Conference Call
December 9, 2009
MINUTES
Conference Call was called to order by Chair Thiel at 10:00 am.
Introduction of Attendees
Members Present:
Adam Thiel, Chair, Alexandria Fire Department, VA
Terry-Dawn Hewitt, Secretary, IFSTA, CO
Steven Sawyer, NFPA Staff
John Cochran, Municipal Fire Services Consulting, Inc., Russellville, AR
Gerald Dio, City of Worcester Fire Department, MA
Keith Frangiamore, Fire Safety Consultants Inc., Schaumburg, IL
James Jaracz, Hobart Fire Department, IN
Ronald Richards, Task Force 1, Inc., Forest City, PA
Kelli Scarlett, Borough of Doylestown, PA
William Tricarico, McNeil & Company, NY
Donald Turno, Westinghouse Savannah River, SC
Guests Present:
None
Members not present:
John Delorio, Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, FL
Daniel Gardiner, International Society of Fire Service Instructors, CT
William Jenaway, VFIS, Inc., PA
Art Martynuska, Gleason Agency/City of Johnstown, PA
Brian McNevin, Commerce Fire Department, TX
Ronald O’Keefe, New Hampshire Local Government Center, NH
David Stonhill, Bechtel Energy Alliance, ID
John Sullivan, Alternate, City of Worcester Fire Department, MA
Todd Thompson, Alternate, Glatfelter Insurance Group, PA
Discussion was held on the Standards Council request for information on
developing a new document to address “Organization & Deployment of Fire
Investigation Operations, Code Enforcement Operations, and Public Education
Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments.”
Does the Technical Committee on Emergency Services Organization Risk
Management believe this request is a viable request?
Yes No Comments: _This is up to each individual to determine if the
project is viable but general consensus was yes____________________________
If so, does the Technical Committee on Emergency Services Organization Risk
Management still wish to retain responsibility for it?
Yes No XX Comments: ___________________________________________________
If so, is it the intention of the Technical Committee on Emergency Services
Organization Risk Management to include text addressing the request in its next
edition of NFPA 1201, Standard for Providing Emergency Services to the Public or
another document?
Yes No Comments: ___________________________________________________
If so, what is the time frame for Technical Committee on Emergency Services
Organization Risk Management to address the request?
Comments: ________________________________________________________________
If not, does the Technical Committee on Emergency Services Organization Risk
Management which to remove the responsibility from their committee?
Yes XX No Comments: ___________________________________________________
Reminder to return the ballot by December 30
th.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Steven F. Sawyer
Staff Liaison
Public Input No. 2-NFPA 1201-2012 [ Section No. 4.1.2 ]
4.1.2
The level(s) of services to be provided by the FESO, in conjunction with the
governing authority of the FESO, shall be determined by the FESO or by the
authority having jurisdiction.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
The FESO or its leader does not have the statutory or political authority to independently
determine the level of services. The political governing authority, as directed by their
constituents, determines the level of services.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name:
Kelly Nicolello
Organization:
Western Regional Fire Code Dev
Submittal Date:
Thu Aug 16 12:05:29 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, Kelly Nicolello, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am Kelly Nicolello, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 3-NFPA 1201-2012 [ Section No. 4.3.5 ]
4.3.5*
The FESO shall provide customer service–oriented programs and procedures
to accomplish the following:
Prevent fires, injuries, and deaths from emergencies and disasters
Mitigate fires, injuries, deaths, property damage, and environmental
damage from emergencies and disasters
Recover from fires, emergencies and disasters
Protect critical infrastructure
Sustain economic viability
Protect cultural and historical resources
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
There are numerous historical structures that are vital resources for a community and need
to be identified and protected.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name:
Kelly Nicolello
Organization:
Western Regional Fire Code Dev
Submittal Date:
Thu Aug 16 12:06:34 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, Kelly Nicolello, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am Kelly Nicolello, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 4-NFPA 1201-2012 [ Section No. 4.5.3.3 ]
4.5.3.3
The FESO leader shall , in conjunction with the governing authority, shall
determine the organization, number, and distribution of the operating line
units of the department.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
The FESO or its leader does not have the statutory or political authority to independently
determine the organization, number, and distribution of the operating units of the
department. The political governing authority, as directed by their constituents, determines
the level of funding that directly determines the organization, number, and distribution of
the operating line units.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name:
Kelly Nicolello
Organization:
Western Regional Fire Code Dev
Submittal Date:
Thu Aug 16 12:07:35 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, Kelly Nicolello, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am Kelly Nicolello, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 1-NFPA 1250-2012 [ New Section after 4.2.2 ]
4.2.2.1 Where the FESO contracts with another public agency, the risk
management plan should be developed in conjunction with the contracting
agency.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Many departments provide services to other public fire agencies, under a contractual basis.
The providing fire department cannot develop plans exclusive of the contracting agency.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name:
Kelly Nicolello
Organization:
Western Regional Fire Code Dev
Submittal Date:
Thu Aug 16 12:10:57 EDT 2012
Copyright AssignmentI, Kelly Nicolello, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am Kelly Nicolello, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 2-NFPA 1250-2012 [ Section No. 6.2 ]
6.2 Risk Control.
Risk control techniques should include the following (see also Annex B):
Exposure avoidance
Loss prevention
Loss reduction
Segregation of exposures
Contractual transfer
Training, Education and Awareness
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Training, education, and awareness are critical components to any risk management
program. Without addressing the behavioral component of risk management, the most
unpredictable components is not addressed.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name:
Kelly Nicolello
Organization:
Western Regional Fire Code Dev
Submittal Date:
Thu Aug 16 12:12:19 EDT 2012
Copyright AssignmentI, Kelly Nicolello, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am Kelly Nicolello, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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