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FDIC Meeting
Indianapolis Convention Center, Room 114
March 20, 1998
Nominating Committee convened to count the ballots of the election. As of the meeting there are currently 40 paid members of the Association. There were 34 valid ballots that were submitted.
Acting Chair Steve Lutz introduced Dr. Denis Onieal, Superintendent of the National Fire Academy (NFA). Dr. Onieal discussed the following:
- Issue is being taken seriously as a resource and staff issue.
- Requested our assistance as necessary to support the NFA.
- Discussion of the NAtional Fire ACademy Alumni Association (NAAA) and the meeting held at FDIC.
- Dr. Onieal explained attempts that grants to the states will come directly to the states, not through FEMA and state emergency management agencies.
- Computer simulation capability at NFA is rapidly improving.
- Three vacancies at the NFA have recently been filled.
- Executive skill courses will be available to the states via direct deliveries. Additional funding may be available via the North East Consortium effort.
- Discussion of NFPA standards and the impact on the programs of the NFA. NFA will attempt to identify the appropriate NFPA standards in their curriculum process.
Much discussion followed with Dr. Onieal regarding the operation and service of the National Fire Academy.
Peter Hodge representing Penwell Publishing / FDIC was present to discuss the conference. There was a discussion regarding the conference and several suggestions for improvement were made, although in general the FDIC conference is excellent and a worthwhile training conference.
Mr. Hodge reported that the state directors will continue to receive complimentary registration in the future. The next three years conference dates are as follows:
At the request of Steven Edwards (Maryland), Peter Hodge committed to include a state director representing this Association on the FDIC Educational Advisory Committee.
By-Laws
Steve Willis (Maine) reported on the Charter commission and its work in the development of new by-laws and direction of the association. Steve reviewed the work of the Charter Commission and explained the process used to develop the new by-laws. Steve Willis was commended by those present for outstanding work on this project, as well as Billy Frost (South Carolina) for hosting the Charter Commission meeting.
Greg Kirt (Michigan) made several suggestions regarding the by-laws, as follows:
After discussion and by consensus the group agreed with the titles of President and Vice President and the use of the word "entity" in section 1.4.2.
Motion by Randy Novak (Oklahoma) to approve the new by-laws with the changes as agreed at the meeting. Seconded by Tim Dunkle (Pennsylvania). Motion was approved by unanimous vote of those present.
Election Committee
Bruce Piringer (Missouri) reported that 34 ballots were certified with the following results:
Billy Frost (South Carolina) led a lengthy discussion on the recent events at the NFA and his role on the NFA Board of Visitors. Discussion was help on the following subjects:
Billy explained the history of the "White Paper" and that this was an internal document of the NFA Board of Visitors, that was not to be circulated. The Board takes this issue very seriously and will be meeting on this subject in the next two weeks.
Motion by Tim Dunkle (Pennsylvania) to send a letter to the NFA Board of Visitors regarding that the student manual support be maintained, that the NAFTD are depending upon Billy Frost to represent our association at BOV meetings, and that we have concerns with the results of the stakeholders report. Seconded by Steve Willis (Maine). Motion passed.
Treasurer Report
Randy Novak (Oklahoma) presented the treasurer's report that indicated a balance of $7,209.23 as of the meeting.
Motion by Greg Kirt (Michigan) to accept the Treasurer's report. Seconded by Tim Dunkle (Pennsylvania). Motion passed.
Discussion was held regarding the circumstances and approvals necessary to commit NAFTD financially. This will be reviewed by the President.
Steve Lutz (Utah) reported that the next NAFTD meeting will be October 15-17, 1998 and will be hosted by the Connecticut Fire Academy. Details and arrangements will be distributed in the coming months. It was also discussed that states who may want to host a future NAFTD conference bring a proposal to the October meeting for review and approval.
Richard Arwood (Iowa) indicated that he would be willing to work on assimilating information on each state training program, similar to an analysis that was compiled by Gerry Monigold in the past. This offer was very well received and would be very beneficial to NAFTD and the individual directors. It was agreed that NAFTD would support this effort and that Richard would chair a group that will develop the survey instrument and other particulars necessary to do a complete and accurate job.
Certification
Bruce Piringer (Missouri) presented a written report of the recent activities of the National Professional Qualifications Board.
Nancy Trench presented a report of the recent activities of IFSAC and of a seminar to be held in Florida in December of 1998 regarding certification systems. This seminar will be jointly sponsored by IFSAC and NPQB. Announcements will be out in the near future.
As the last item of business Steven Edwards assumed the role of President of NAFTD; he thanked everyone for their support and indicated a strong desire to work hard with the other directors to make this a strong and viable organization.
There being no further action or discussion by NAFTD members, President Steven Edwards adjourned the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Acting Chair Steve Lutz (Utah).
- Discussed the "white paper" that has been circulated by the NFA staff.
March 15-21, 1999
February 28-March 5, 2000
February 26-March 4, 2001
- Use the word Administrator in the name of the organization
- Use President and Vice President instead of Chair and Vice-Chair
-Use the word entity in section 1.4.2
President - Steven Edwards (Maryland)
Vice President - Steve Lutz (Utah)
- Student manual support
- NFA "White Paper"
- Stakeholders meeting
- Funding of the NFA