October 2010 - International Association of Fire Chiefs

EMS Section Executive Board
October 2010 Conference Call Agenda
Monday 25 October, 1400 ET
In Attendance: Chiefs Becker, Brown, Croom, Ludwig, Metro, Sinclair and Lucian Deaton, Ken LaSala
Minutes:
Section Business
Government Relations New Hire
LaSala noted the new hire in Government Relations who will start 17 November. The section board
applauded his appointment.
EMS Section Budget for 2011 process
Chief Brown opened the discussion with the group. Group agreed to role the current budget over to
2011 pending the adopting of a formal budget at the next strategic planning meeting. The draft will be
presented to the section board at the strategic planning meeting for formal approval. Deaton will
identify the FRM 2010 final net.
2011 Strategic Planning Meeting dates
Chief Ludwig asked for dates in February 2011 from the group. Location TBA.
Recent Meetings
NASEMSO meeting review
Chiefs Croom and Becker attended the annual meeting. Chief Croom noted the group reaffirmed in
resolution their support of accreditation of paramedic programs. Both chiefs also attended the
concurrent National Registry meeting. Of note, Randy Kuykendall was named NASEMSO president for
2010-11, and is the EMS Director from Colorado. Chief Croom was able to meet with Kuykendall to
discuss areas of coordination and partnership going forward.

ACEP Meeting review
Group discussed having a board member speak with their board in a liaison capacity to identify areas of
coordination and partnership going forward.
Upcoming Meetings
NAESMP annual meeting, 14-16 January.
Chief Ludwig will be on the NEMSAC call Tuesday 26 October
15-17 December NEMSAC / FICEMS meeting in Washington, D.C.
Section Projects
FRM 2011 Program Planning Committee 13 October call review
Chief Sinclair explained the recent work of the FRM Program Planning Committee. Work on finalizing
federal speakers and keynotes nears completion. Pre-con on rescue being developed. Show brochure in
final draft.
IAFC/IAFF Fire Based EMS Seminar Curriculum meeting (Oct 7-8) review
The group discussed the seminar structure. The audience will be invitee fire chiefs and their union
presidents. Group discussed an Overview of topics to be presented during the two day session.
Assignments review, projected dates for presentations. Chief Sinclair will provide an email regarding
individual assignments and will provide coordination for this project.
Mary Beth Michos researching options for conference support. IAFC Conferences and Marketing will
contact Chief Sinclair on development week of 25 October.
Medical Directors Handbook September meeting
Chief Ludwig explained the September meeting efforts. The draft writers are completing their work and
it will be sent to the national EMS organizations for peer review. Publication date will be in 2011.
IACP Alzheimer’s patient response project Advisory Board
Deaton explained the advisory board effort by IACP. Group agreed that the person suggested for
participation should have a passion for these types of patients. Nurse Paramedic Roxie Barnes has done
previous work on related issues with the section. Chief Mike McEvoy suggested as well.

Helicopter EMS
Chief Metro highlighted his work with the Air Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) to bring a single voice
for public safety helicopters to Washington. Chief Metro noted Recent meetings with the FAA and the
NTSB which resulted in a positive change of positions. The public safety group will comment on the
newly released FAA negotiated rule making proposals on safety initiatives.
Culture of Safety project to ACEP
Section working to ensure fire service based EMS included in the effort. Deaton to reach out to SHS to
learn of their involvement.
Legislative report from IAFC Government Relations – Ken LaSala
LaSala highlighted comments to CMS due 16 November and will work with Chief Sinclair on next steps.
LaSala will work with Chief Metro on FAA comments due in January.
LaSala highlighted recent EPA proposed standards that will affect public safety vehicles and will work
with the section going forward. Work with Pierce, FAMA and the IAFC Apparatus Maintenance Section
ongoing.
New/Old Business
IAFC Elections 2011
Under the authority granted by Section 10 of the EMS Section Bylaws, the EMS Section Executive Board
voted unanimously to endorse – as a board – the candidacy of Chief Bill Metcalf for IAFC 2 nd Vice
President.
The board noted his previous service on the EMS Section Board; current section membership; his long
time support for fire service based EMS; and the members of the IAFC EMS Section. The Section has
previously supported Chief Metcalf when he ran successfully for IAFC Treasurer. The board noted that
this is not a position against Chief Dave Daniels – who is also running for 2 nd Vice President – but rather
support for a past executive board member of the EMS Section.
Motion to endorse the candidacy of Chief of Chief Bill Metcalf for IAFC 2 nd Vice President was formally
raised by Chief Croom, seconded by Chief Brown. The vote was unanimous.