October 2004 - State Firemen's & Fire Marshals'

TEXASFIREMENTHE MAGAZINE FOR TEXAS FIREFIGHTERSVOLUME 39 ISSUE 4 OCTOBER 2004R.D. “Bo” Welborn2005 SFFMA PresidentOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN

WE ARE MOVING!!!!AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2004OUR NEW ADDRESSWILL BE4450 FRONTIER TRAILAUSTIN, TX 78745TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

Texas Firemen...The Magazine for Texas Firefighters OCTOBER 2004FEATURES4 January Planning Conference6 SFFMA President R. D. ‘Bo’ WelbornContinuing the Legacy of the Maroon CoatBy Helen L. Johnson8 The History of the Firemen’s Monument9 History of the Office of the Fire Fighters’ PensionCommissionBy Lisa Ivie Miller10 Fill the Boot...Fundraising for the Volunteer DepartmentsBy Lisa Peterson13 SFFMA Membership Advantages & Application15 SFFMA Executive Board16 Salute to Past Presidents of SFFMA17 SFFMA District Map & Officers19 2004-2005 SFFMA Committees28 2004-2005 SFFMA Board Committees30 Industrial Emergency Services Board31 SFFMA Certification Board & Zone Map33 Volunteer Departments Benefitting fromTexas Forest Service Grant Program34 Texas Fire MuseumDanielle Dawn Smalley Foundation Pipeline Safety andAwareness Training Update35 2005 Convention HotelsIs Your Heart a Ticking Time Bomb?By Wendy Norris37 Homeland Security Grants ReceivedDEPARTMENTS5 Executive Director’s Corner 36 Auxiliary11 Across the State 38 Calendar of EventsTexas Firemen, issued the months of June and October, is the official publication of the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas. Anyperson interested in the fire service may become an individual member of this Association by the payment of annual dues in the amount of $20 per yearwhich includes individual membership and allows for eligibility of benefits, including a subscription to this magazine, which may be available to individualmembers. Editorial and advertising offices are at 807 Stark St., Austin, Texas 78756, telephone (512) 454-3473, FAX (512) 453-1876. Advertising ratesand requirements are available upon request. Texas Firemen assumes no responsibility for statements made by contributors. Advertising in TexasFiremen does not imply approval or endorsement by the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas. Writers, photographers and artists areencouraged to submit their work to Texas Firemen. A self-addressed, stamped envelope should accompany all submissions.OCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN3

4Planning ConferenceJanuary 28-29, 2005Wichita Falls, TXSchedule of EventsFriday, January 28, 2005Holiday Inn9 am – 1 pm Industrial Fire Board1 pm – 5 pm SFFMA Executive BoardSaturday, January 29, 2005MPEC8:30 am – NoonCertification BoardFinance CommitteeConstitution & BylawsPumper Races CommitteeTFA Meeting10:30 am – NoonPoster CommitteeExhibits CommitteeMemorial CommitteeDriving Contest Committee11 am T★Flag Meeting1 – 2 pm District Officers2 – 5 pm Planning Conference5 pm Site SelectionALL MEETINGS ADJOURNEDON SATURDAYNO MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULEDFOR SUNDAYTEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 20042004-2005Executive BoardPRESIDENTR. D. “Bo” WelbornPO Box 130 • Silsbee, TX 77656409/386-2919(H) 409/790-3291(C)BnSWelborn@aol.com1 ST VICE PRESIDENTThomas Harwell1704 N Hoover • Cameron, TX 76520254/697-2615(H)254/697-3040(F)254/482-1156(C)tharwells@yahoo.com2 ND VICE PRESIDENTKyle StephensPO Box 331 • Decatur, TX 76234940/627-2401(H)940/627-4530(C)940/627-7240(F)kestephens@wccs.net3 RD VICE PRESIDENTDonnie Pickard307 E University St • Ovilla, TX 75154972/617-2498 (H) 972/617-7375(W)972/617-5793 (F) 972/679-5743(C)dpickard@ovillafire.org4 TH VICE PRESIDENTShawn Snider2804 Chateau St • Edinburg, TX 78539956/380-1357(H) 956/383-7691(W)956/383-7111(F) 956/605-0760(C)ssnider@ci.edinburg.tx.usSECRETARYRichard Van WinklePO Box 296 • Alvarado, TX 76009817/790-3859(H) 817/790-8884 (W)817/783-6505 (F) 817/538-2313(C)chief7900@yahoo.comASSISTANT SECRETARYR.R. “Bob” Doolittle1428 Foreman St • La Marque, TX 77568409/938-7357(H)409/935-9191(F)409/770-7578(C)Rrd608@sbcglobal.netCHAPLAINBen KennedyPO Box 11859 • College Station, TX 77842979/862-7420(W) 979/458-0649(F)979/229-1263(C)ben.kennedy@teexmail.tamu.eduPAST PRESIDENTDavid Luedeke8124 Banker St. • Needville, TX 77461979/793-6821(H)281/343-0071(W)979/793-7255(F)chief700@ev1.netBOARD PARLIMENTARIANF. Jim WhiteOverton FD304 E. Mundy St • Overton, TX 75684903/834-3457(H)whitejf@westruck.esc7.netMASCOTJosh Bertling8940 Willis Rd • Silsbee, TX 77656409/385-3355(H)

SFFMA807 Stark StAustin, TX 78756512/454-3473F: 512/452-1876www.sffma.orgStaffHelen L. JohnsonExecutive Director512/454-3473 ext 302hjohnson@sffma.orgH: 512/-288-5531 C: 512/680-6823Joyce FullerAccountant/Office Manager512/454-3473 ext 304jfuller@sffma.orgSylvia Marshall-PolozeckEditor/Meeting Planner512/454-3473 ext 303spolozeck@sffma.orgKevin CreamerCertification Coordinator512/454-3473 ext 309kcreamer@sffma.orgKatie KunkelCertification Assistant512/454-3473 ext 307kkunkel@sffma.orgRuth WickerMembership Coordinator/Sales512/454-3473 ext 305rwicker@sffma.orgL. R. ‘Skip’ HahnComputer/Industrial512/454-3473 ext 306shahn@sffma.orgJessica WiskoAdminsitrative Aid512/454-3473 ext 300jwisko@sffma.orgAs this column is being written, weare in the planning process of themove to our new office building. Asplans now stand, we will be movingthe last week of October, as we mustbe out of our current building byNovember 1, 2004. The new officeaddress is: 4450 Frontier Trail, Austin TX78745. Please watch the website for additionalinformation as we near themove-out and move-in date.A very special thank you to theprevious Executive Board and thecurrent Executive Board for theirforesight in providing adequateoffice space for the Association.During the November 2004 BoardLong Range Planning Meeting, it wasdecided that one of the major goals ofthe Association was to research andmake recommendations on the officeproperty. It was common knowledgethat, due to the growth of the SFFMA,the 807 Stark Street building was nolonger adequate space for theAssociation. Through the Board’sleadership, we entered into a real estatecontract with VFIS to purchase theiroffice building at 4450 Frontier Trail.This building provides an additional1,000 square feet of space for the office.As part of the purchase of the newbuilding, it of course, was necessary tosell the current building. We placed iton the market and within three weekshad a contract. After several counteroffers, we have signed a sales contract,accepted earnest money and have thecontract filed with the Title Company.We realize that the move maypossibly cause some interruption ofservice during the last week of October.We ask your patience and we plan to beback up and running within no morethan two days. Should you have anemergency during that time, please callme on my cell phone at 512/680-6823.The Executive Director’s CornerHelen L. Johnson, EFOExecutive DirectorIt appears at this time that we will beable to retain all of our current telephonenumbers.The Executive Board will have it’s fallmeeting in Austin on October 30 at9 am at the OMNI Southpark Hotel,South I-35 @ Ben White Blvd.We always look forward to thepublication of the October Texas Firemen,as it is our annual publication thatcontains information for your usethroughout the year. We trust that youkeep it handy and use it often.Since 2004 has progressed withbreak-neck speed, we look back withpleasure at the accomplishments of theSFFMA over the past year, reminisceabout a great convention, and lookforward to opportunities and challengesin the future.My thoughts turn today to what ittakes to be a great association and whatit takes for people in public service tobe effective and to be respected. Itreally all boils down to whether or notwe have integrity. As an association, wehave integrity throughout the State andthe Nation. Individually, we must haveintegrity within the fire department inorder for the community to respect you.At an association leadership level,integrity must be at the forefront inorder to lead the association in amanner that trust and loyalty occursthroughout the organization. At a stafflevel, staff members must have personalintegrity which includes truthfulness,loyalty, pride in where we work, andsupport and respect of each other.Anything short of that shatters onesintegrity.I trust you’ve had and are havinggood District Meetings. Please send usupdates on your officers with addresses,telephone numbers and emailaddresses.OCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN 5

SFFMA President R. D. ‘Bo’ WelbornContinuing the Legacyof the Maroon CoatBy Helen L. Johnson6Passing the legacy on to grandsons Josh and AdamSeemingly insignificant things in our lives cancause a major difference in this journey we calllife. Such is the case for Bo Welborn, when at age19, he came upon a grass fire as he was returninghome from squirrel hunting. An elderly man wastangled in a barbed wire fence, so Bo stopped tohelp him, stayed and assisted the old gentlemanTEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004in putting out the fire with burlap sacks. Thatwas the beginning of his fire service career as theman suggested to him that he join the SilsbeeVolunteer Fire Department.Bo did just that. The next week he attendedhis first fire meeting and after a month ofattending meetings, Silsbee voted him in thedepartment as one of four new young volunteerfirefighters. Thirty-five years later, Bo Welbornis at the top of his fire service career.After only one year in the Silsbee VFD, his firechief introduced him to the SFFMA. Aftermeeting Blonde Rucker, Mason Lankford,Elsworth Greer and Hal Hood, Bo made a wisedecision to watch these SFFMA leaders and grewto respect them in their leadership role in the fireservice. The “maroon coats” became a symbol ofhow he wanted to pattern his leadership style andhis involvement in the fire service. After 30years of “watching the maroon coats”, it was timefor him “to run for my maroon coat”.In speaking with President Welborn, he isquick to point to the people in his life whomentored him and allowed him to become all thathe could be in the fire service. His first mentorwas the Silsbee Fire Chief, John Busby. Bo states“Chief Busby taught me the foundation tobuilding a lifetime love of the fire service.” Headded “Chief Busby drove me to my first A&MFire School. He took the time to show me aroundand introduced me to everyone he knew beforedropping me off at the dorms. I was honored toreturn his kindness when I, as Silsbee Fire Chief,drove Chief Busby back to A&M Fire School toreceive his 50th year award as an Instructor.”Chief Welborn’s second mentor, who had agreat influence on his life, is retired BeaumontFire Chief C.A. ‘Pete’ Shelton, who was Bo’s chiefas a career firefighter. Chief Shelton showed Bothe importance of leadership, especially how tolead through example. With Chief Shelton’sexample, Bo learned that there was more work inthe fire service than just fighting fires and seeingthe work that Chief Shelton had done with all fire

organizations led Bo to realize that hecould do the same thing if he set his mindto it. Bo considers it a great honor to serveon the Fire Museum Board and to be a partof the naming and dedication of the C.A.‘Pete’ Shelton Plaza located at the FireMuseum. Bo states “Chief Shelton gaveme the confidence I needed to become afire chief and ultimately the leadership toserve as the President of the SFFMA.”As Bo took the gavel at the 2004Convention in Corpus Christi, he camewith a goal of continuing to secure thefinancial future of the association.High on his list of priorities is thecompletion of the real estate projectand paying off the new building.Establishing E-Commerce for the SFFMAis also a high priority in his administration. Hislegislative flagship issue in the 2005 Session is towork with the Pension Commission to provideadequate funding for that Agency. Otherpriorities include providing volunteers withincentives and better utilization of grant fundsgiven to fire departments and to open up thelines of communication with every aspect ofthe SFFMA.Leading by example as he works with firefighters ina dump truck extricationChief Welborn’s training philosophy at work at the Beaumont Fire FieldA strong belief held by President Welborn isthat a volunteer is only as good as his family willallow him or her to be. He considers himself tobe extremely fortunate to have a dedicatedfamily to stand along side him in the fire service.“They have given me the strength to continue inmy life’s dream of that maroon coat,” he states.Bo and Sarah have been married for 35 years andare blessed with a beautiful daughter, Keisha anda son-in-law, Greg Bertling, who is the son theynever had. Added blessings are two grandsons,Josh and Adam. Josh serves along with his ‘PapaBear’ as State Mascot of the SFFMA. GrandsonAdam is Mascot of the East Texas District. Bo’sclose-knit family offers support to him and in turn,he hopes to show his grandsons the sameleadership lessons his mentors showed to him.As Bo reflects on his goals and his passion forthe fire service, he states that training is thecornerstone of the fire service and that “withouttraining, a department cannot move forward.Training allows a department to protect theircommunity and protect the firefighters frominjury and death.” He believes strongly thatfirefighters are a brother and sisterhood and weneed to protect our “family members withquality training.”When asked what he does for fun, he enjoyshunting and being around animals. When heretires again, he wants to raise South African BoreGoats on a farm and let his grandsons drive himaround in an old jeep. Sarah adds that “my fun isthe fire service”…and it appears that she justmight be right. Helen L. Johnson is a freelance writer and ExecutiveDirector of the SFFMAOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN7

HISTORYThe Firemen’s MonumentADedication of Monument on July 7, 1896ustin: During the construction of County, and polished the huge granitethe present Capitol, on March 28, 1883, blocks in his workshop in San Antonio.Governor John Ireland approved an actpassed by the legislature “to permit theState Firemen’s Association to erect amonument within the Capitol grounds.”The law required the monument to costat least $5,000 and “that the names ofonly those firemen who have lost theirlives in discharge of their duty asfiremen shall have their namesengraved on said monument.”The Firemen’s Association did noterect the monument at the time,probably because of the construction ofthe Capitol, and in February 1895 thelegislature amended the 1883 act toprovide for the selection of a site for themonument. Jaeggli & Martin ofBrenham contracted to build themonument and Frank Teich of SanAntonio became the subcontractor forthe project. Teich cut the gray granitefrom quarry near Llano in LlanoBy May 1896, work had begun to erectthe monument of the Capitol grounds.By late June, the monument wasnearly completed, and the Firemen’sAssociation was planning a dedicationceremony. After completion of themonument on June 30, it was “veiled”in sheeting and unveiled on theafternoon of July 7, 1896 during astatewide meeting of the Firemen’sAssociation in Austin.In place of the bronze statue ofa fireman holding a baby on themonument today, the Firemen’sMonument originally had a tallobelisk (an upright four-sided usuallymonolithic pillar that graduallytapers as it raises and terminates ina pyramid) topped by a granite statueof a firemen holding a large fire hose.The obelisk and original granite statuecontinued on page 378 TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004The Monument today

HISTORYThe Office of the Firefighter’s Pension Commissioner1937 - 2004Commissioner Lisa Ivie MillerThe Office of the Fire Fighters’Pension Commissioner was created in1937 by House Bill No. 258, whichestablished the Firemen’s Relief andRetirement Fund Act, in Article 6243.e,V.T.C.S.The Act mandates that a firefighters’retirement system and trust fund beestablished in each municipality that hasa paid or part-paid fire departmentwhich, (1) is not covered by the TexasMunicipal Retirement System; (2) is notcovered by another state law providingretirement benefits for fire departmentpersonnel; (3) does not have in effect aprogram providing retirement benefitsfor the fire department personnel thatwas established by charter or ordinance,or a municipality that has a departmentthat exists exclusively of volunteers.Under the original Act, the Governorappointed the FireFighters’ PensionCommissioner, subject to a two-yearterm beginning on July 1 of eachodd numbered year. The appointeewas selected by the Governor from alist of nominees submitted by theState Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’Association of Texas.The original Firemen’s Relief andRetirement Fund Act was rewritten in1989 by acts of the 71st Legislature andwas recodified as the Texas LocalFireFighters’ Retirement Act (TLFFRA).Under the Act, the Commissioner’soffice maintains all of the records for theTLFFRA departments; provides adviceconcerning interpretation of the statuteand local plans; confirms retirement,disability and refund amounts; andserves as an administrator and judge inhearings before the State Office ofAdministrative Hearings in disputeddecisions made at the local boardlevel. There are 37 paid departments,three part-paid and 84 volunteerdepartments participating underthis statute. Fund assets of thesedepartments total near $1 billion as ofyear-end 2002. These funds are heldlocally with a local pension boardestablishing local plans as provided inthe statute with the assistance of anapproved contract actuary.In 1977, the 65th Legislature passedSenate Bill 411 creating the TexasStatewide Volunteer FireFighters’Retirement Act (TSVFFRA), a retirementsystem for volunteer firefighters. Thelegislation added to the authority of theCommissioner and provided for asix-member State Board of Trustees toadminister the Fund.The State Board of Trusteesadministers the Fund by hiring acontract actuary, accountant, attorney,investment consultant and investmentmanagers. The Board also contractswith a custodial bank and computerconsultant. Working with a consultantand actuary, the Board establishes theasset allocation and the investmentpolicies for the Fund and hires andoversees investment managers to investthe assets of the Fund in accordancewith the Board’s Investment Policy.The TSVFFRA statute allows localdepartments to participate at variousfinancial contribution levels beginningat the minimum allowable of $12 per firefighter per month to any level above thatamount approved by the localgoverning entity. The retirement is sixtimesthe average monthly contributionrate. The most substantial benefit is theline-of-duty death benefit of $60,000.The plan also has an on-duty disabilityand off-duty death and disabilitybenefit. This plan currently has 17,016vested and non-vested members, 4,760active and 2,171 beneficiaries.In 1991, as a result of SunsetLegislation, two major changes occurredin the statutes. Under the TLFFRA law,the legislature added the Texas StateAssociation of FireFighter’s as anominating association to the Governorfor the Commissioner’s appointment,and under the TSVFFRA statute, threeadditional members were added to theState Board of Trustees.In 1997, the 75th Legislatureamended the Statewide VolunteerFireFighters’ Retirement Act toallow volunteer emergency medicalservice departments, and “auxiliaryfirefighters” who receive somecompensation to participate in theretirement system. The name of the Actwas changed to the Texas StatewideEmergency Services Retirement Act(TSESRA).In 2001, the 77th Legislature passedSunset Legislation that reauthorized theagency for ten more years, designatedthat one trustee of the State Board ofTrustees be an EMS designee, andextended the term of the Commissionerfrom two-years to four years.The FFPC staff include: KevinDeiters, TSESRA Program Director;Elaine Rummel, TSESRA ProgramAdministrator; Eloise Raphel andLinda Hajovsky, TSESRA BenefitSpecialists; Nora Arredondo, ExecutiveAssistant; Wendy Stevens, Staff ServicesOfficer. All members of the staff maybe reached at (512) 936-3372 or atwww.ffpc.state.tx.us.Pension CommissionersMr. H. Bayne Satterfield, 1941-1948Mr. J.F. Williams, 1948-1954Ms. Marie Hudson Winters,1954-1973Mr. Hal H. Hood, 1973-1986Ms. Helen Johnson, 1987-1997Mr. Morris Sandefer, 1997-2004Ms. Lisa Ivie Miller, 2004-presentOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN9

Fill the Boot....Fundraising for Volunteer Fire DepartmentsBy Lisa PetersonThe most common answer to thequestion of “Does your departmentdo fundraising?” at the SFFMA 2004Conference in Corpus Christ was,“Yes! And we are always looking forsomething new!”Communities served by volunteerdepartments depend on them foremergencies ranging from fires andemergency medical incidents to naturaldisasters and pet rescues. Volunteeringin the Fire and EMS service is one ofthe most demanding and timeconsuming volunteer activities today.At least two-thirds of America’s firedepartments remain under-staffedand are in need of new equipment andtraining, according to the InternationalAssociation of FireFighters (March,2004).Fundraising has become a necessityfor many volunteer and paid firedepartments. What constitutes asuccessful fundraiser? Seasonedveterans would say the one that makesthe most money with the least amountof work! Once they find an event thatworks well within their community,many departments make it an annualaffair. Although the most commonfundraisers among fire departments areBBQ dinners, bake sales, bingo andraffles, many departments also flippancakes, write annual support letters,sponsor a street dance, man a booth at acommunity fair or pose as Santa forchildren’s photos during the holidays.Fire Prevention Week (Oct 3-9, 2004)is a very popular time for fundraisersand a good way to increase publicawareness of fire safety. Manydepartments throughout Texas combinetheir fundraisers with the chance toDella Williamsteach home fire safety and demonstratefirefighting equipment. Whether givingclassroom lectures at schools andcommunity centers or selling BBQdinners during a street dance,firefighters seldom miss the opportunityto educate people about fire safety.This year, fire departments canchoose another fundraiser that isdesigned to help firefighters raise fundsfor their fire departments, whileproviding their constituents with aneffective, easily deployed, inexpensiveway to protect their homes fromstovetop grease fires.The fundraising program is calledFireStop America (FSA), and providesfire service personnel one of the easiest,quickest ways to not only raise fundsbut also to help prevent the untolddollars worth of damage resulting fromresidential stovetop fires. The productis an automatic fire extinguisher calledStoveTop FireStop® (STFS).STFS is a 12-ounce automatic fireextinguisher that mounts using anindustrial magnet under the vent hoodof a stove. When a stovetop fire occursMark Your CalendarsMarch 23, 2005Legislative Day at the CapitolMemorial Service 11 amCatfish Luncheon to followand the flame reaches the STFS, the firesuppressing powder is automaticallyreleased onto the fire. STFS has a fiveyear shelf life, deploys in seconds andreacts automatically when flames reachits sensor. Many fire chiefs throughoutthe United States rate StoveTopFireStop® in the same category assmoke detectors and carbon monoxidealarms.How does the FSA fundraisingprogram work? For each pair ofStoveTop FireStop® extinguishersordered through a fire department, an$8 donation will go directly to the firestation and $2 will go to the Williams-Pyro, Inc. Firefighter’s Fund (WPIFF),a national charitable firefighter’sfoundation. For further information,please call 817 872 1500, ext 101.Who is behind FSA? Della Williams,President of Williams-Pyro, Inc.Williams is well-known to SFFMAmembers, as the founder of the WPIFF,as well as the manufacturer of the STFSautomatic fire extinguisher for over 25years at her facility in Fort Worth, Texas.Williams has always been a strongsupporter of fire service personnel andan advocate for fire safety/prevention.Recently, she was asked to serve onthe Steering Committee of ResidentialFire Safety Institute, formerly known as“Operation Life Safety,” an organizationwith a mission “to significantlyreduce residential fire deaths, injuriesand property losses through theuse of public awareness and educationprograms and the promotion ofearly-warning detection, alarm, fastresponsesprinkler and fire suppressiontechnology.”10TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

ATTENTIONCERTIFICATION COORDINATORS!!2004 Progress Reports are dueby January 31, 2005Please note that the SFFMA Online system allowsdepartments to track hours and submit reports electronically.If using this system just a signed cover sheet needs to bemailed to our office. All previous and current training is tobe entered by the department. For instructions on the use ofthe Online system download the Users Guide from the Loginpage.Should your department not wish to use the Onlinesystem, any software application or spreadsheet providingthe required information progress reports will be accepted.Be sure to include the signed cover sheet with it.If someone achieves certification level after the report issubmitted you may then mark an individual report“UPDATED” and submit it with the application. TheUPDATE only needs to have hours earned since the lastannual report was submitted in the “Current Year” section.Be sure to also include those hours under “Current Year”when you submit the report for the end of that year.Instructions for filing 2004 Progress Reports notsubmitted online:Complete an individual report page for each person in thedepartment that is participating in the SFFMA CertificationProgram, who were paid members in 2004. All sections mustbe completed or show zero hours in the total. If an individualwas not a dues paying member in 2004, do not submit theirhours or dues will be charged.Current Year Hours – all hours earned between January 1and December 31, 2004All Previous Years Hours – all hours earned prior to 2004All Years Hours – total of Current Year Hours and AllPrevious Years HoursHours Needed for Level – All Years Hours subtracted fromRequired Hours.Be sure to enter all hours at each level in each sectionregardless of previous certifications held. Incomplete formswill be returned to be completed in full.Alphabetize the individual reports.Social Security numbers and birthdates are required forall individuals submitted on the report. This information isused for information purposes only.Complete and sign one cover sheet and attach to the frontof the individual reports.Reports are due by January 31 st each year. Submit $25.00late fee for reports submitted after that date.www.sffma.orgacross the stateTFA ScholarhipsRequests for applications are due between November 1and December 31. Applicants must be the son or daughter ofa firefighter.Send requests to: Sara Weiss, 1100 Old Navasota Rd,Brenham, TX 77833.New SFFMA Benefits ProgramsThe SFFMA has contracted with the Association MemberBenefits Advisors to offer additional benefits to ourmembership. Complete information on each of theseprograms can be found on the SFFMA website atwww.sffma.orgBenefits included in this package include Long TermHealth Care; First Diagnosis Cancer and Heart AttackPolicies; Final Expense Life Policy; Accident ExpenseInsurance Policy; Medical Air Services Association;Careington International Dental Network Discount Dental;Hearing Planet; Cendant-Government Employee TravelOpportunities; Vehicle Service Protection Plan-RMC; GrandCircle Travel-Group Travel; La Quinta Inn & Suites Discount;Automobile Rental Discounts- Budget & Advantage.We trust that these benefits will assist you and save youmoney in any of the areas that are of interest to you. We willdevelop a document with all of the contact information foryour use, as well as having the information on the website.Fall District MeetingsNorth Central (S)Oct 15Mineral Wells, TXFort Walters (off Hwy 80)Permian Basin (S)Oct 16Mtg 9:00 amCheck out ourwebsitefishersportswear.comBrowse through and see the latestFirefighter and EMS printed t-shirts and otherassorted mercandiseFISHER SPORTSWEAR (888) 755-8565 fax (215) 755-81356672 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia PA 19119email:fisher@fishersportswear.comFisherSportswear.comOCTOBER 2004 Races 1:30 pmBBQ 6:00 pmFort Stockton, TXTEXAS FIREMEN11

State Firemen’s & Fire Marshals’Association of TexasThe State’s Ninth Largest Trade AssociationMEMBERSHIP BENEFITS!!!Reasons to be a SFFMA Member:Membership with 20,000 other Texas FirefightersSponsorship of Texas Fire Training School at Texas A&M UniversityMembership on Texas A&M Fire Advisory BoardCertification Program for VolunteersThe Texas Firemen MagazineInfoFire PublicationDiscounts on IFSTA / Delmar Training MaterialsAnnual Training Conference/ConventionLegislative Voice at the State and Federal LevelApproval Entity for Volunteer Automobile License PlatesNominating Authority for Governor’s Appointments to Pension CommissionNominating Authority for Nominations to Fire Service Boards & CommissionsState Firemen’s Monument at State CapitolWeb Site Access - http://www.sffma.orgSFFMA OnLine Certification Reporting - http://www.sffma.orgInformation Clearing CenterIndustrial Fire Services SupportLiaison with other Fire Service OrganizationsCredit Card Discount Program - MBNA Credit Card with 8.9% rate (Call 1-800/437-0180)Hotel Discounts (Call 1-800/2582847, ID # 00800469)Prepaid Legal Services$2,000 Accidental Death Benefit - American Income LifeGMAC Mortgage Benefits (Call 1-512/343-4464)Long Distance Benefits (Call 1-800/212-3473)SFFMA • 807 Stark Street • Austin, Texas 78756 • 512/454-3473 • Fax 512/453-1876Website address: http://www.sffma.orgOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN13

INDIVIDUALSFFMA Membership ApplicationJanuary to DecemberFIRE DEPARTMENTNameHome AddressCity, State, ZipCountyDOBHome PhoneE-mailSocial Security NoFire DepartmentOccupation/Work Phone NoMale [ ] Female [ ]DepartmentAddressCity, State, ZipCountyTelephone NoFax NoE-mail AddressPopulation ServedFire ChiefFire MarshalIndividual Membership$ 20.00ASSOCIATION / ORGANIZATIONOrganizationCertification CoordDepartment MembershipCheck No$AddressCity, State, ZipCountyTelephone No.Fax No.E-mailContactOrganization MembershipCheck No.$100.00SFFMADepartment Dues By Population$ 75.00 0 - 1,750$115.00 1,751 - 5,000$135.00 5,001 - 10,000$155.00 10,001 - 20,000$175.00 20,001 - 30,000$200.00 30,001 - 40,000$225.00 40,001 - +Mail membership application and comments to:State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association, 807 Stark Street, Austin, TX 78756Phone: 512/454-3473 Fax: 512/453-1876 Email Address: rwicker(@sffma.org“Contributions or gifts to State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas are not tax deductible as charitable contributionsfor Federal income tax purposes. However, they may be tax deductible under other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.”14TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

SFFMA Executive Board2004-2005The Board of the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texasdedicates itself to the membership of the Association.They represent firefighters from across the State of Texas.We salute them for their dedication, their professionalism, their passion for the fire serviceand their desire to lead this great Association.We thank you and support you!Front row (l-r): Shawn Snider, 4th Vice President; Donnie Pickard, 3rd Vice President;R.D. ‘Bo’ Welborn, President; Thomas Harwell, 1st Vice President; Kyle Stephens, 2nd Vice President.Back Row (l-r): Ben Kennedy, Chaplain; Richard Van Winkle, Secretary;R.R. ‘Bob’ Doolittle, Assistant Secretary; David Luedeke, Past President; Helen L. Johnson, Executive Director;Josh Bertling, Mascot.“Promote, Unify, Represent and Educate the Fire Service of Texas.”~ SFFMA Mission StatementOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN15

PAST PRESIDENTSA Salute to the Past Presidents of the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ AssociationC. H. Boring, Jr. Past President 19612600 Pualani Way #2301 H: 808/924-5370Honolulu, HI 96815chboring@earthlink.comBob Murphey Past President 1969PO Box 630854 W: 409/564-7251Nacogdoches, TX 75963 H: 936/569-9208Billy R. Haynes Past President 1973PO Box 840 H: 936/327-8463Livingston, TX 77351Mike Perez Past President 19751818 Rosario St. H: 956/722-1820Laredo, TX 78040Bob O’Burke Past President 1977206 McMurry Ave H: 972/298-3291Duncanville, TX 75116Jack King Past President 1981661 B FM 2550 H: 936/295-3967Huntsville, TX 77320ajackking@aol.comMarvin R. Setzer Past President 1983PO Box 382 H: 979/798-2727Brazoria, TX 77422mrsetzer@hotmail.comRay Williamson Past President 1984320 E Milam St H: 979/532-0186Wharton, TX 77488Bob J. Looney Past President 1986220 Juniper St H: 817/473-1182Mansfield, TX 76063plooney@yahoo.comThomas B. Bledsoe Past President 19872596 Bob O Link Rd H: 903/790-5044Gilmer, TX 75645Ernest O. Reesing, Jr. Past President 198810 Sunny Glen # 11 H: 915/837-2974Alpine, TX 79830reesing@llnet.netGerald Allen Matheaus Past President 19892226 Ripple Creek Dr W: 281/344-1811Rosenberg, TX 77471 H: 281/342-1711Fire2@ev1.netBilly Ray Mize Past President 1991808 Easy St W: 940/723-8225Burkburnett, TX 76354 H: 940/569-1841ezmize@aol.comJ. E. “Dinks” Eckert, III Past President 1992PO Box 352 H: 806/983-5040Floydada, TX 79235jee_eee@swbell.netDon Hoffman Past President 1993PO Box 1747 W: 979/836-6795Brenham, TX 77834 H: 979/836-9473don.hoffman@sbcglobal.netDonald A. Eernisse Past President 1994719 S Hill H: 281/331-3813Alvin, TX 77511shugntz@swbell.netDeloss Edwards Past President 19954733 Catclaw H: 325/695-5133Abilene, TX 79606deloss36@hotmail.comJim Davis Past President 19961801 Okelley Rd H: 512/446-3040Rockdale, TX 76567jimdavis82@yahoo.comPatrick Hlavaty Past President 19972012 Wilson Rd W: 979/543-6441El Campo, TX 77437 H: 979/543-9483F: 979/541-578-0517Terry K. Mayfield Past President 199918162 S State Hi-Way 123 H: 830/303-3473Seguin, TX 78155tntmayfield@axs4u.netDallas Renfrew Past President 20001595 Nuclear Science Rd C: 979/220-0788College Station, TX 77843Dallas.Renfrew@teexmail.edu.orgMichael Wayne Looney Past President 20011110 Danbury Dr W: 817/238-5905Mansfield, TX 76063 H: 817/473-4294hiwaytoons@hotmail.comRichard Harmon Past President 20024500 Shady Ln W: 940/696-3270Wichita Falls, TX 76309 H: 940/689-0015F: 940/689-0006rhchief@wf.netC.T. “Tommy” Anderson Past President 200312150 14 th St W: 409/925-7331Santa Fe, TX 77510 H: 409/925-5434F: 409/925-7330FDCHIEF700@houston.rr.com16TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

SFFMA DISTRICT MAP& OFFICERSCentral TexasDistrict 1PRESIDENTSECRETARYJames D. Creppon Mike K. CarterElgin FDElgin FD322 S Avenue C 104 Pleasant Grove LoopElgin, TX 78621 Elgin, TX 78621H: 512/281-2192 H: 512/281-4776mcarter@totalaccess.netEast TexasDistrict 7PRESIDENTSECRETARYWayne WheelerDennis M. GiffordKirbyville FDLumberton FDPO Box 482115 Candlewick DrKirbyville, TX 75956 Lumberton, TX 77657W: 409/423-8587 W: 409/755-6031H: 409/423-4130 H: 409/755-3379dennismgifford@aol.comGuadalupeDistrict 2PRESIDENTSECRETARYKent O. Watts, Jr. Rodney L. MichalkeLuling FDSchulenburg FDPO Box 1192891 North StLuling, TX 78648 Schulenburg, TX 78956H: 830/875-9239 H: 979/743-4428rodneymichalke@schulenburg.txed. cornGulf CoastDistrict 6PRESIDENTSECRETARYAnthony ScopelMichael Allen RichterWestlake FD - Katy Needville FD3814 Marilyn St. PO Box 607Rosenberg, TX 77471 Needville, TX 77461W: (281) 684-4941 H: 713/793-6928H: (281) 342-5893ajscopel@fbtc.net1. Central Texas2. Guadalupe3. Tri-Rivers4. South Central5. Rio Grande Valley6. Gulf Coast7. East Texas8. Northeast Texas9. North Texas10. West Texas11. Mid-West Texas12. Panhandle13. Permian Basin14. Hill country15. Wintergarden16. North Central TexasHill CountryDistrict 14PRESIDENTSECRETARYKelly Dean Miller Kenneth J. KvapilMenard FDBallinger FDPO Box 79311 Bella VistaMenard, TX 76859 Ballinger, TX 76821W: 325/446-2543 W: 325/365-2231H: 325/396-4494 H: 325/365-5943kdm109@airmail.net kjk@wcc.netMid-West TexasDistrict 11PRESIDENTSECRETARYCyrus A. PoseySteve E. CochranSnyder FDMerkel FD3401 44th St 100 Kent StSnyder, TX 79549 Merkel, TX 79536H: 325/573-0559 W: 915/575-2002snyfml10@yahoo.com H: 915/928-5304F: 915/928-3171SFFMA11@aol.comNorth CentralTexas District 16PRESIDENTSECRETARYMichael Moninger Rosemary MoningerPecan Plantation FD Granbury FD9023 Woodlawn 9023 Woodlawn DrGranbury, TX 76049 Granbury, TX 76049W: 817/573-2645H: 817/573-3966mhm@kha.comOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN17

DISTRICTS (continued)North TexasDistrict 9PRESIDENTSECRETARYDonald E. GreenPresidentJohnson County Fire Trg Karen Pickard206 Post Oak St 307 E UniversityCleburne, TX 76031 Red Oak, TX 75154W: 817/556-2212 W: 972/205-2723H: 817/645-7781 H: 972/617-2498jcfta@diaitex.netkpickard@C:garland.tx.usNortheast TexasDistrict 8PRESIDENTSECRETARYThomas R. Bledsoe F. Jim WhiteGilmer FDOverton FD2596 Bob O Link Rd 304 E Mundy StGilmer, TX 75645 Overton, TX 75684H: 903/790-5044 H: 903/834-3457F: 903/834-3625whitejf@westrusk.esc7.netPanhandleDistrict 12PRESIDENTSECRETARYDavid JusiakMelissa A. WilliamsonAmarillo FDRandall County Fire/ResPO Box 197115303 GrimesAmarillo, TX 79101 Canyon, TX 79015H: 806/655-4578Permian BasinDistrict 13PRESIDENTSECRETARYGary W. CollierKeith MenschCrane FDDenver City FD2301 Brook Dr PO Box 115Crane, TX 79731 Denver City, TX 79323H: 915/558-7271 H: 806-592-2791Rio Grande ValleyDistrict 5PRESIDENTSECRETARYEziquiel D. Cavazos Norma SanchezRaymondville FDRio Grande Valley FFMAPO Box 161 PO Box 1401Raymondville, TX 78580 San Juan, TX 78589H: 956/585-6562rgvffma@yahoo.comSouth Central TexasDistrict 4PRESIDENTSECRETARYRobert J. Thomas James HoffstadtIngleside VFDAnnaville FD3190 Rebecca St 4720 Bobwhite StIngleside, TX 78362 Robstown, TX 78380W: 361/776-7422 W: 361/584-6862H: 361/523-9447 H: 361/387-6272fireplug@homemail.com jhoffsta@aol.comTri-RiversDistrict 3PRESIDENTSECRETARYTroy A. SvatekMichelle CornellNeedville FDPecan Grove FD2921 Fairchild Ave 1940 Melody LaneNeedville, TX 77461 Richmond, TX 77469H: 409/793-7461TROYSVATEK@USA.NETWest TexasDistrict 10PRESIDENTSECRETARYJack L. Monroe, Sr John C. RobertsBowman Community VFD Archer City FDPO Box 703 PO Box 367Holliday, TX 76366 Archer City, TX 76351H: 940/586-1651 W: 940/574-4545H: 940/676-2573WintergardenDistrict 15PRESIDENTSECRETARYJamie JohnsonJerry L. RustCastroville FDVal Verde County Rural VFD1903 Avenue J PO Box 420836Hondo, TX 78861 Del Rio, TX 78842W: 830/426-4737 H: 830/774-3318H: 830/741-7177 wgdist@valverdecounty.orgF: 830/426-3165jamie@medina.com129thAnnual SFFMATraining Conference& ConventionJune 11-15, 2004Wichita Falls, TX18TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

David J. Copeland Co-ChairmanTri-RiversWharton FD H: 979/532-5412324 Croom DrWharton, TX 77488David J. Harwell Co-ChairmanCentral TexasCameron FD H: 254/697-81611005 W 22 ndCameron, TX 76520 DHARWELLS@yahoo.comDennis M. GiffordSecretaryEast TexasLumberton FD W: 409/755-6031115 Candlewick Dr H: 409/755-3379Lumberton, TX 77657 F: 409/751-6237dennismgifford@aol.comDavid P. AllenNorth TexasCedar Hill FD H: 972/937-63811264 Broadhead RdWaxahachie, TX 75165 david.allen@cedarhilltx.comR. R. ‘Bob’ Doolittle Executive Board Liaison1428 Foreman St H: 409/938-7357La Marque, TX 77568 F: 409/935-9191C: 409/770-7578Rrd608@sbcglobal.netRichard HarmonPast President Liaison4500 Shady Ln W: 940/696-3270Wichita Falls, TX 76309 H: 940/689-0015F: 940/689-0006rhchief@wf.netJohn Joe JandtGuadalupeSeguin FD W: 512/918-71951726 W Court St H: 830/379-5485Seguin, TX 78155John Mark KuhnPermian BasinGrandfalls FD W: 940/569-3553PO Box 413Grandfalls, TX 79742OCTOBER 2004 COMMITTEESConstitution & Bylaws Constitution & Bylaws Constitution & BylawsBryan A. RickertNortheastCarthage FD W: 903/693-0119142 County Rd 2791 H: 903/693-4855Carthage, TX 75633Marvin R. SetzerPast President LiaisonPO Box 382 H: 979/798-2727Brazoria, TX 77422mrsetzer@hotmail.comDonald W. ShoemakerGulf CoastLake Jackson FD H: 979/233-335054 Juniper CtLake Jackson, TX 77566Robert Lewis SkinnerWest TexasIowa Park FD H: 940/592-95631005 S Jackson AveIowa Park, TX 76367lskinnerpk2@aol.comJuan A. TorresSouth Central DistrictKingsville FD H: 361/592-7841221 E Ragland AveKingsville, TX 78363Ronald Dean TurnerPanhandleHereford FD H: 806/364-0842515 Willow LnHereford, TX 79045turney@nts-online.netRichard Van Winkle Executive Board LiaisonPO Box 296 W: 817/790-8884Alvarado, TX 76009 H: 817/790-3859F: 817/783-6505C: 817/538-2313chief7900@yahoo.comCredentials Credentials Credentials Credentials Credentials CredentialsDennis M. GiffordChairmanEast TexasLumberton FD W: 409/755-6031115 Candlewick Dr H: 409/755-3379Lumberton, TX 77657 F: 409/751-6237dennismgifford@aol.comDonald E. GreenNorth TexasJohnson County Fire Trg W: 817/556-2212PO Box 633 H: 817/645-7781Cleburne, TX 76033 district@johnsoncountyfire.orgWilliam H. HarrisCentral TexasCameron FD H: 254/697-46041603 Sunset CirCameron, TX 76520Thomas JonesEast TexasMadisonville VFD921 E MainMadisonville, TX 77864Bob J. LooneyPast President Liaison220 Juniper St H: 817/473-1182Mansfield, TX 76063plooney@yahoo.comBob MurpheyPast President LiaisonPO Box 630854 W: 409/564-7251Nacogdoches, TX 75963 H: 409/569-9208Joseph O. ParkerPanhandleMuleshoe FD H: 806/272-3135RR1, Box 148Muleshoe, TX 79347TEXAS FIREMEN19

COMMITTEESCredentials (continued)Roy G. TreadwayNortheastPleasant Grove FDW:903/3341357PO Box 1101 H: 903/832-6751Nash, TX 75569roytreadway@msn.comRichard Van Winkle Executive Board LiaisonAlvarado FD W: 817/790-8884PO Box 296 H: 817/790-3859Alvarado, TX 76009 F: 817/783-6505C: 817/538-2313chief7900@yahoo.comSean D. WenglarGuadalupeLouise FD H: 979/648-2656PO Box 426Louise, TX 77455sean@texanarice.comWilliam F. WilcoxTri-RiversEast Bernard FD H: 979/335-6503PO Box 907East Bernard, TX 77435Richard K. WilliamsWintergardenUvalde FD H: 830/278-2531PO Box 1891Uvalde, TX 78802Herbert C. WillichRio Grande ValleyLa Villa VFDW: 956/781-6000x222PO Box 907 H: 956/262-1443Elsa, TX 78543Driving Driving Driving Driving Driving DrivingMichael Allen Richter ChairmanGulf CoastNeedville FD H: 713/793-6928PO Box 607Needville, TX 77461William P. Schiffman Vice ChairmanGulf CoastNeedville FD H: 979/793-3464PO Box 1019Needville, TX 77461Darwin L. Dobesh, Jr.Gulf CoastRosenberg FD H: 281/239-03451021 4 th StRosenberg, TX 77471R. R. ‘Bob’ Doolittle Executive Board LiaisonLa Marque FD H: 409/938-73571428 Foreman St F: 409/935-9191La Marque, TX 77568 C: 409/770-7578Rrd608@sbcglobal.netWilliam H. HarrisCentral TexasCameron FD H: 254/697-46041603 Sunset CirCameron, TX 76520Billy R. HaynesPast President LiaisonPO Box 840 H: 936/327-8463Livingston, TX 77351Exhibits Exhibits Exhibits Exhibits Exhibits ExhibitsSteve BarnettCo-ChairmanGulf CoastTiki Island FD C: 713/384-3028322 Bora Bora DrTiki Island, TX 77554Ed W. MaplesCo-ChairmanGulf CoastAlvin FD H: 281/331-6366804 McGinty StAlvin, TX 77511Jose F. Hernandez, IIGulf CoastRosenberg FD H: 281/344-04721021 4 th StRosenberg, TX 77471Henry L. HorelicaCentral TexasCameron FD H: 254/697-40131505 N Travis AveCameron, TX 76520Bob O’BurkePast President Liaison206 McMurray Ave H: 972/298-3291Duncanville, TX 75116Alvin John RathTri-RiversWharton FD120 Harmanson StWharton, TX 77488Ronnie SextonCentral TexasThorndale FD H: 254/578-1604PO Box 736Thorndale, TX 76577Lewis L. WillardGulf CoastLa Marque FD H: 409/938-4796909 LilacLa Marque, TX 77568Thomas B. Bledsoe Past President Liaison2596 Bob O Link Rd H: 903/790-5044Gilmer, TX 75645Robert CollinsGulf CoastAlvin FD H: 281/331-4048902 DouglasAlvin, TX 7751120TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

Donald A. EernissePast President Liaison719 S Hill H: 281/331-3813Alvin, TX 77511shugntz@swbell.netMark Allen LancasterGulf CoastSanta Fe Fire & Rescue H: 409/925-190612510 E Bar DrSanta Fe, TX 77510Sylvia Marshall-PolozeckStaff LiaisonSFFMAW: 512-454-3473x303807 Stark St F: 512/453-1876Austin, TX 78756spolozeck@sffma.orgWayland J. Price, Jr.North TexasBlum VFD H: 254/687-2578403 N King StItasca, TX 76055wjprice1800@hotmail.comCOMMITTEES(continued) ExhibitsKyle StephensExecutive Board LiaisonDecatur FD H: 940/627-2401PO Box 331 C: 940/627-4530Decatur, TX 76234 F: 940/627-7240kestephens@wccs.netJoel D. SumrallGulf CoastSanta Fe Fire & Rescue W: 409/925-3526x25716207 Bluebird St H: 409/925-4278Santa Fe, TX 77517jfiremn@ev1.netJerry H. TaylorNortheastGilmer FD1994 Azalea RdGilmer, TX 75645Allen J. ScopelChairmanTri-RiversRosenberg FD W: 281/238-96033814 Marilyn St H: 281/342-5893Rosenberg, TX 77471ajscopel@fbtc.netPatrick Hlavaty Vice ChairmanPast President Liaison2012 Wilson Rd W: 979/543-6441El Campo, TX 77437 H: 979/543-9483F: 979/578-0517Rayford W GibsonSecretaryNortheastTatum FD W: 979/229-8134PO Box 774 H: 903/947-2831Tatum, TX 75691Rgibson951@aol.comC.T. ‘Tommy’ Anderson Past President LiaisonSanta Fe Fire & Rescue W: 409/925-733112150 14 th St H: 409/925-5434Santa Fe, TX 77510 F: 409/925-7330FDCHIEF700@houston.rr.comMike K. CarterCentral TexasElgin FD H: 512/281-4776104 Pleasant Grove LoopElgin, TX 78621mcarter@totalaccess.netRichard FrerichWest TexasCameron Gardens FD H: 940/767-79011498 Cameron LnWichita Falls, TX 76305 tallgramps@aol.comKenneth J. KvapilHill CountryBallinger FD W: 325/365-223111 Bella Vista H: 325/365-5943Ballinger, TX 76821kjk@wcc.netDavid N. LooneyNorth TexasMansfield FD W: 817/473-93811311 Westridge Dr H: 817/473-2312Mansfield, TX 76063dnlooney@charter.netFinance Finance Finance Finance Finance FinanceMichael Wayne Looney Past President LiaisonMansfield FD W: 817/238-59051110 Danbury Dr H: 817/473-4294Mansfield, TX 76063 hiwaytoons@hotmail.comJerry Don MutschlerPermian BasinSeminole FD C: 806/893-1535HC 1, Box 12A H: 915/758-9100Seminole, TX 79360jdm1@midtech.netEugene Steven PerdueNorth CentralMineral Wells FD W: 940/682-84562215 NW 1 st Ave H: 940/325-2908Mineral Wells, TX 76067sperdue@mesh.netJames K. PhilpEast TexasLumberton FDW: 409/724-2565x1087866 Walnut Dr H: 409/809-9913Lumberton, TX 77657jphilp@gt.rr.comWayne E. PoppGuadalupeLouise FD W: 979/543-4441PO Box 191 H: 979/648-2638Louise, TX 77455trophies@ykc.comDelbert R. RussellMid West TexasMerkel FD W: 325/928-4869PO Box 625Merkel, TX 79536Keith RussellIndustrial Board LiaisonEastman Chemical Co W: 903/237-6689PO Box 7444 F: 903/237-6678Longview, TX 75607krussell@eastman.comJerry L. RustWintergardenVal Verde County Rural VFD H: 830/774-3318PO Box 420836Del Rio, TX 78842 wgdist@valverdecounty.orgOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN21

COMMITTEESFinance (continued)Charles Buck StevensGulf CoastPearland FD W: 281/482-5588PO Box 462 H: 281/485-2026Pearland, TX 77588cbbuck@msn.comR. J. Thomas South CentralIngleside FD W: 361/776-74223190 Rebecca St H: 361/523-9447Ingleside, TX 78362 fireplug@homemail.comKent O. Watts, Jr.GuadalupeLuling FD H: 830/875-9239PO Box 1192Luling, TX 78648R. D. ‘Bo’ Welborn Executive Board LiaisonSilsbee FD H: 409/386-2919PO Box 130 C: 409/790-3291Silsbee, TX 77656BnSWelborn@aol.comHerbert C. WillichRio Grande ValleyLa Villa VFDW: 956/781-6000x222PO Box 907 H: 956/262-1443Elsa, TX 78543Firefighter of the Year Firefighter of the Year Firefighter of the YearR. R. ‘Bob’ Doolittle Co-ChairmanExecutive BoardLa Marque FD H: 409/938-73571428 Foreman St F: 409/935-9191La Marque, TX 77568 C: 409/770-7578Rrd608@sbcglobal.netBen Kennedy Co-ChairmanExecutive BoardTEEX/ESTI W: 979/862-7420PO Box 11859 F: 979/458-0649College Station, TX 77842 C: 979/229-1263ben.kennedy@teexmail.tamu.eduMatthew F. CornellGulf CoastPecan Grove FD W: 281/232-68711940 Melody Ln H: 281/342-5583Richmond, TX 77469 cornemat@co.fort-bend.tx.usKenneth J. KvapilHill CountryBallinger FD W: 325/365-223111 Bella Vista H: 325/365-5943Ballinger, TX 76821kjk@wcc.netBarbara MarzeanMemberVFIS/Regnier & Associates W: 512/448-99284450 Frontier Trl TF: 800/252-9435 (TX only)Austin, TX 78745Donald L. PullinGuadalupeRefugio FD W: 361/526-2114PO Box 398 H: 361/526-2119Refugio, TX 78377 F: 361/526-2222donpullin@worldnet.att.netKip WorkmanGuadalupeLa Vernia FD W: 830/391-3100PO Box 4 H: 830/779-4321La Vernia, TXGolf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf22Danny C. Cox, Jr.South CentralRockport FD H: 361/729-2411117 Barcelona DrRockport, TX 78382Lloyd R. KlattGuadalupeEl Campo FD H: 409/543-6717220 Merchant StEl Campo, TX 77437David Louis Luedeke Executive Board LiaisonNeedville FD W: 281/343-00718124 Banker St. H: 979/793-6821Needville, TX 77461 F: 979/793-7255chief700@ev1.netGerald Allen Matheaus Past President LiaisonNeedville FD W: 281/344-18112226 Ripple Creek Dr H: 281/342-1711Rosenberg, TX 77471Fire2@EV1.netTEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004Roy C. MercerTri-Rivers2118 Enchanted Oaks Ln H: 281/341-5023Rosenberg, TX 77471roycmercer@msn.comGregory C. NienstedtCentral TexasBrenham FD W: 979/836-5600601 Farmers Rd H: 979/830-1986Brenham, TX 77833Kendra PoppGuadalupeLouise FDPO Box 191Louise, TX 77455trophies@ykc.comWayne E. PoppGuadalupeLouise FD W: 979/543-4441PO Box 191 H: 979/648-2638Louise, TX 77455trophies@ykc.com

John D. SchulzeCentral TexasBrenham FD H: 979/836-1785101 Salem RdBrenham, TX 77833Sean D. WenglarGuadalupeLouise FD H: 979/648-2656PO Box 426Louise, TX 77455sean@texanarice.comCOMMITTEES(continued) GolfBecky WilcoxTri-RiversEast Bernard FD H: 979/335-6503PO Box 907East Bernard, TX 77435William F. WilcoxTri-RiversEast Bernard FD H: 979/335-6503PO Box 907East Bernard, TX 77435Membership Advantage Membership Advantage Membership AdvantageRichard Van Winkle ChairmanNorth Texas Dallas RenfrewPermian BasinAlvarado FD W: 817/790-8884 TEEX/ESTI C: 979/220-0788PO Box 296 H: 817/790-3859 1595 Nuclear Science RdAlvarado, TX 76009 F: 817/783-6505C: 817/538-2313chief7900@yahoo.comDallas.Renfrew@teexmail.edu.orgCollege Station, TX 77843Allen J. ScopelTri-RiversDon HoffmanPast President Liaison Rosenberg FD W: 281/238-9603PO Box 1747 W; 979/836-6795 3814 Marilyn St H: 281/342-5893Brenham, TX 77834 H: 979/836-9473 Rosenberg, TX 77471ajscopel@fbtc.netdon.hoffman@sbcglobal.netShawn M. SniderExecutive Board LiaisonMichael Wayne Looney Past President 2001 Edinburg FD W: 956/383-7691Mansfield FD W: 817/238-5905 2804 Chateau St H: 956/380-13571110 Danbury Dr H: 817/473-4294 Edinburg, TX 78539 F: 956/383-7111Mansfield, TX 76063 hiwaytoons@hotmail.comC: 956/605-0760David Louis LuedekeGulf Coastssnider@ci.edinburg.tx.usNeedville FD W: 281/343-0071 R. D. ‘Bo’ Welborn East Texas8124 Banker St. H: 979/793-6821 Silsbee FD H: 409/386-2919Needville, TX 77461 F: 979/793-7255 PO Box 130 C: 409/790-3291chief700@ev1.net Silsbee, TX 77656BnSWelborn@aol.comBen KennedyCo-ChairmanChaplainTEEX/ESTI W: 979/862-7420PO Box 11859 F: 979/458-0649College Station, TX 77842 C: 979/229-1263ben.kennedy@teexmail.tamu.eduShawn M. SniderCo-ChairmanEdinburg FD W: 956/383-76912804 Chateau St H: 956/380-1357Edinburg, TX 78539 F: 956/383-7111C: 956/605-0760ssnider@ci.edinburg.tx.usPatrick HlavatyPast President LiaisonEl Campo FD W: 979/543-64412012 Wilson Rd H: 979/543-9483El Campo, TX 77437 F: 979/578-0517Ernest O. Reesing, Jr. Past President Liaison10 Sunny Glen # 11 H: 915/837-2974Alpine, TX 79830reesing@llnet.netMemorial Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial MemorialEdna SniderMember2804 Chateau St H: 956/380-1357Edinburg, TX 78539Jo SvatekTFA PresidentNeedville FD W: 281/345-94862922 Fairchild Ave H: 979/793-6968Needville, TX 77461jo@firehousemail.comSarah WelbornMemberPO Box 130 H: 409/386-2919Silsbee, TX 77656Dixie WhitmoreTFA ChaplainRockdale FD H: 512/446-29831211 Zana Ln F: 512/446-4163Rockdale, TX 76567 msmusic71@hotmail.comOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN23

COMMITTEESNational Volunteer Fire Council National Volunteer Fire CouncilPatrick HlavatyAlternate State DirectorEl Campo FD W: 979/543-64412012 Wilson Rd H: 979/543-9483El Campo, TX 77437 F: 979/578-0517Dallas RenfrewAlternate State DirectorTEEX/ESTI C: 979/220-07881595 Nuclear Science RdCollege Station, TX 77843Dallas.Renfrew@teexmail.edu.orgPoster Poster Poster Poster Poster Poster24Gary A. TiltonChairmanGulf CoastKaty FD W: 281/391-2787810 Dollins H: 281/391-2787Katy, TX 77493tiltonga@fort-bend.tx.usCarl H. TeaffVice ChairmanHill CountrySonora FD W: 325/387-2770211 E Mulberry H: 325/387-2773Sonora, TX 76950Derek L. BrownGulf CoastRichmond FD W: 281/341-6677406 Land Grant Dr H: 281/341-8002Richmond, TX 77469Albert R. CantuGulf CoastRichmond FD H: 281/343-0928112 Jackson StRichmond, TX 77469Les CollinsTri-Rivers911 Avenue F H: 979/543-4267El Campo, TX 77437Marcie DoolittleTFA Liaison1428 Foreman St H: 409/938-7357La Marque, TX 77568J. E. ‘Dinks’ Eckert, III Past President LiaisonFloydada FD H: 806/983-5040PO Box 352Floydada, TX 79235jee_eee@swbell.netDorothy M. FunkhouserGulf CoastKaty FD W: 281/754-80822633 Village Ct H: 281/391-6289Katy, TX 77493dotti.funkhouser@usi.bizFrank GarciaRio Grande ValleyHarlingen FD W: 956/427-88142914 E Austin H: 956/428-1253Harlingen, Tx 78550Joe Garcia, Jr.Gulf CoastRichmond FD H: 281/341-1161112 S 2 nd StRichmond, TX 77469Omar Macario GarciaRio Grande ValleySan Isidro FDHC 1, Box 36Linn, TX 78563TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004Nancy S. HallGilmer FD1003 Antelope RdGilmer, TX 75644NortheastFred Hart, Jr.North TexasDeSoto FD W: 972/230-96042992 Lariat Trl H: 972/217-4806Red Oak, TX 75154fhart@ci.desoto.tx.usCody L. HorelicaCentral TexasCameron FD H: 254697-40131505 N Travis AveCameron, TX 76520Lloyd R. KlattGuadalupeEl Campo FD H: 409/543-6717220 Merchant StEl Campo, TX 77437Susan LanningEast TexasBeaumont Fire/Rescue Services W: 409/880-3927400 Walnut StBeaumont, TX 77701Terry K. MayfieldPast President LiaisonSeguin FD H: 830/303-347318162 S State Hi-Way 123Seguin, TX 78155tntmayfield@axs4u.netBilly Ray MizePast President LiaisonBurkburnett FD W: 940/723-8225808 Easy St H: 940/569-1841Burkburnett, TX 76354ezmize@aol.comChristopher MoningerPecan Plantation FD9518 MonticelloGranbury, TX 76048North CentralStanley C. MorganCentral TexasCameron FD H: 254/697-4796305 E 9 thCameron, TX 76520Gerald T. RobersonGulf CoastChannelview FD W: 281/455-0062911 Ashland Blvd, Apt 73 H: 281/457-5110Channelview, TX 77530gerrbrs27@aol.comFrankie SmithEast TexasMadisonville VFD W: 936/348-3810107 W Turner StMadisonville, TX 77864

Kyle StephensExecutive Board LiaisonDecatur FD H: 940/627-2401PO Box 331 C: 940/627-4530Decatur, TX 76234 F: 940/627-7240kestephens@wccs.netBob R. StulceNorth TexasMansfield FD H: 817/473-9156810 Hummingbird LnMansfield, TX 76063COMMITTEESGeorge E. TullgrenGulf CoastDeer Park VFD W: 281/474-6132602 Kingston Ct H: 281/479-8253Deer Park, TX 77536getullgren@world.netRobert A. UnderwoodPermian BasinRankin FD W: 915/693-2882PO Box 300 H: 432/693-2476Rankin, TX 79778runder@nwol.net(continued) PosterPumper Pumper Pumper Pumper Pumper PumperJohn Stephen DonnellyOverall Chairman Thomas E. HarwellExecutive Board LiaisonPearland FD W: 281/941-0484 Cameron FD H: 254/697-26153913 Cedarwood Dr H: 281/489-3918 1704 N Hoover Ave F: 254/697-3040Pearland, TX 77584jsd3913@yahoo.com Cameron, TX 76520 C: 254/482-1156C. Duane Henry 6 Man Chairmantharwells@yahoo.comConroe FD H: 936/396-9151 David Louis Luedeke Executive Board LiaisonPO Box 433Needville FD W: 281/343-0071Normangee, TX 77871duane777@usa.net 8124 Banker St H: 979/793-6821Needville, TX 77461 F: 979/793-7255Henry L. Horelica3 Man Chairmanchief700@ev1.netCameron FD H: 254/697-40131505 N Travis AveGerald Allen Matheaus Past President LiaisonCameron, TX 76520Needville FD W: 281/344-18112226 Ripple Creek H: 281/342-1711Gary D. Williams3-6 Ladies ChairmanRosenberg, TX 77471Fire2@ev1.netPasadena FD H: 281/487-84834302 Blind River Dr C: 713/248-3688 Doug PrinzCentral Texas DistrictPasadena, TX 77504Gary3473@msn.com Elgin FD W: 512/281-57211119 N Avenue C H: 512/281-2455C. H. Boring, Jr. Past President LiaisonElgin, TX 786212600 Pualani Way, Apt 2301 H: 808/924-5370Honolulu, HI 96815chboring@earthlink.com Louise WattsLadies Auxiliary Liaison303 E Bowie St H: 830/875-9239Luling, TX 78648lwattsk@hotmail.comRobert Eugene Kleen ChairmanCentral TexasGeorgetown FDW: 512/943-5130x7333311 East 5th St H: 512/863-5620Georgetown, TX 78626rekles@earthlink.netJames A Lammons Co-ChairmanWest TexasSeminole FD H: 432/758-3349PO Box 14Seminole, TX 79360Wiley G. BakerPermian BasinBrownfield FD W: 806/637-8913702 E Lake St H: 806/637-8702Brownfield, TX 79316William A CargileGulf CoastSanta Fe Fire & Rescue H: 409/925-20834712 Scott StSanta Fe, TX 77517Sergeant at Arms Sergeant at Arms Sergeant at ArmsMichael Craig ChampionNorth TexasMansfield FD W: 817/481-1212507 S Willow St H: 817/473-8224Mansfield, TX 76063Matthew F. CornellGulf CoastPecan Grove FD W: 281/232-68711940 Melody Ln H: 281/342-5583Richmond, TX 77469 cornemat@co.fort-bend.tx.usRoy L. CrouchCentral TexasHearne FD H: 409/279-3316507 Barton StHearne, TX 77859Richard M. HarmonPast President LiaisonCameron Gardens FD W: 940/696-32704500 Shady Ln H: 940/689-0015Wichita Falls, TX 76309 F: 940/689-0006rhchief@wf.netOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN25

COMMITTEESSergeant at Arms (continued)Roger L MannRio Grande ValleySan Juan FD H: 956/787-5079P.O.Box 267San Juan, TX 78589Thomas SanchezSouth CentralOdem FD H: 361/364-4553PO Box 273Sinton, TX 78387Paul D. ShannonTri-RiversWharton FD H: 979/532-83031206 Crestmont StWharton, TX 77488Lonnie Ray SheltonGulf CoastNeedville FD W: 281/343-2135PO Box 437 H: 979/793-3848Needville, TX 77461Site Selection Site Selection Site SelectionHelen L. JohnsonCo-ChairmanSFFMAW: 512/454-3473x302807 Stark St H: 512/288-5531Austin, TX 78749 F: 512/453-1876C: 512/680-6823hjohnson@sffma.orgRichard Van WinkleCo-ChairmanAlvarado FD W: 817/790-8884PO Box 296 H: 817/790-3859Alvarado, TX 76009 F: 817/783-6505C: 817/538-2313chief7900@yahoo.comPatrick HlavatyPast PresidentEl Campo FD W: 979/543-64412012 Wilson Rd H: 979/543-9483El Campo, TX 77437 F: 979/541-5062pathelen@wcnet.entDon HoffmanPast PresidentPO Box 1747 W: 979/836-6795Brenham, TX 77834 H: 979/836-9473don.hoffman@sbcglobal.netDerek ThayerWest TexasCameron Gardens FD H: 940/767-17233351 River RdWichita Falls, TX 76305Thayerddt@aol.comElton E. ThornellGulf CoastPearland FD W: 713/362-86095706 Broadway St TrIr 7 H: 281/485-6837Pearland, TX 77581Roy G. TreadwayNortheastPleasant Grove FD W: 903/334-1357PO Box 1101 H: 903/832-6751Nash, TX 75569roytreadway@msn.comDonald WileyPanhandleFloydada FD H: 806/983-2704114 W. VirginiaFloydada, TX 79235Sylvia Marshall-PolozeckStaff LiaisonSFFMAW: 512/454-3473x303807 Stark St F: 512/453-1876Austin, TX 78756spolozeck@sffma.orgDonnie G. PickardExec. Board LiaisonOvilla FD W: 972/617-7375307 E University St H: 972/617-2498Ovilla, TX 75154 F: 972/617-5793C: 972/679-5743dpickard@ovillafire.orgJohn D. SchulzeCentral TexasBrenham FD H: 979/836-1785101 Salem RdBrenham, TX 77833T★FLAG T★FLAG T★FLAG T★FLAG T★FLAG T★FLAGWillie WiskoChairmanSanta Fe Fire & Rescue H: 512/250-06019009 Ranch Rd 620 N, Apt 2112Austin, TX 78726 wwisko@austin.rr.comEugene Steven Perdue Vice ChairmanNorth CentralMineral Wells FD W: 940/682-84562215 NW 1st Ave H: 940/325-2908Mineral Wells, TX 76067sperdue@mesh.netCarl T. AndersonPast President LiaisonSanta Fe Fire & Rescue W: 409/925-733112150 14th St H: 409/925-5434Santa Fe, TX 77510 F: 409/925-7330FDCHIEF700@houston.rr.comArlon BoatmanIndustrial Board LiaisonSherwin Alumina Co. W: 361/777-2256PO Box 9911 F: 361/777-2607Corpus Christi, TX 78469caboatman@sherwinalumina.com26TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

Mike K. CarterCentral TexasElgin FD H: 512/281-4776104 Pleasant Grove LoopElgin, TX 78621mcarter@totalaccess.netSteve E. CochranMid-West TexasMerkel FD W: 915/575-2002100 Kent St H: 915/928-5304Merkel, TX 79536 F: 915/928-3171SFFMAll@aol.comKyle A DonaldsonHill CountrySonora FD Wk: 325/387-3521125 E Castle Hill Rd H: 325/387-3313Sonora, TX 76950Robert R. Doolittle, Sr.Executive BoardLa Marque FD H: 409/938-73571428 Foreman St F: 409/935-9191La Marque, TX 77568C:409/770-7578Rrd608@sbcgobal.netRobert FloydLegislative ConsultantHance, Scarborough, Wright W: 512/479-8888111 Congress Ave Ste 500 F: 512/482-6891Austin, TX 78701Barry L. FuhrkenSouth CentralBishop FD W: 361/584-6828400 E 2nd St F: 361/584-8032Bishop, TX 78343BFuhrken@stx.rr.comCharles E GarrisWintergardenPleasanton FD W: 830/769-2029312 TagertPleasanton, TX 78064emc-fm@karnesec.netDennis M. GiffordEast TexasLumberton FD W: 409/755-6031115 Candlewick Dr H: 409/755-3379Lumberton, TX 77657 F: 409/751-6237dennismgifford@aol.comThomas E. HarwellExecutive BoardCameron FD H: 254/697-26151704 N Hoover Ave F: 254/697-3040Cameron, TX 76520 C: 254/482-1156tharwells@yahoo.comHelen L. JohnsonExecutive DirectorSFFMAW: 512/454-3473x302807 Stark St H: 512/288-5531Austin, TX 78756 F: 512/453-1876C: 512/680-6823hjohnson@sffma.orgBen KennedyExecutive BoardTEEX/ESTI W: 979/862-7420PO Box 11859 F: 979/458-0649College Station, TX 77842 C: 979/229-1263ben.kennedy@teexmail.tamu.eduCOMMITTEES(continued) T★FLAGDan KeyGulf CoastFriendswood FD W: 281/482-03172204 Pine DrFriendswood, TX 77546John Mark KuhnPermian BasinGrandfalls FD W: 940/569-3553PO Box 413Grandfalls, TX 79742David Louis LuedekeExecutive BoardNeedville FD W: 281/343-00718124 Banker St H: 979/793-6821Needville, TX 77461 F: 979/793-7255chief700@evl.netH. Don McFarland GuadalupeMcQueeney FD W: 830/557-5547PO Box 1246 H: 830/557-5690Seguin, TX 78156fire@co.guaddupe.tx.usMicheal L. MeltonNortheastGilmer FD H: 903/797-2430214 Long StGilmer, TX 75645firemanl3melton@aol.comBilly Ray MizeWest TexasBurkburnett FD W: 940/723-8225800 Easy St H: 940/569-1841Burkburnett, TX 76354ezmize@aol.comDonnie G. PickardExecutive BoardOvilla FD W: 972/617-7375307 E University St H: 972/617-2498Ovilla, TX 75154-3401 F: 972/617-5793C: 972/679-5743dpickard@ovillafire.orgKaren PickardNorth TexasOvilla FD W: 972/205-2723307 E University H: 972/617-2498Red Oak, TX 75154 kpickard@C:garland.tx.usRicardo SaldanaRio Grande ValleyMission FD1004 Holly FieldMission, TX 78572 missionfiredept@juno.comAnthony ScopelGulf CoastWestlake FD - Katy W: 281/684-49413814 Marilyn St. H: 281/342-5893Rosenberg, TX 77471ajscopel@fbtc.netShawn M. SniderExecutive BoardEdinburg FDW:956/383-76912804 Chateau St H: 956/380-1357Edinburg, TX 78539 F: 956/383-7111C: 956/605-0760ssnider@ci.edinburg.tx.usOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN27

COMMITTEEST★FLAG (continued)Jay SpainPanhandleHereford FD H: 806/364-4650239 AspenHereford, TX 79045Kyle E. StephensExecutive BoardDecatur FD H: 940/627-2401PO Box 331 C: 940/627-4530Decatur, TX 76234 F: 940/627-7240kestephens@wccs.netJeffery D ThomsonGulf CoastAlvin FD H: 281/585-8314PO Box 715Alvin, TX 77512Richard Van WinkleExecutive BoardAlvarado FD W: 817/790-8884PO Box 296 H: 817/790-3859Alvarado, TX 76009 F: 817/783-6505C: 817/538-2313chief7900@yahoo.comR.D. Bo WelbornExecutive BoardSilsbee FD H: 409/386-2919PO Box 130 C: 409/790-329*1Silsbee, TX 77656BnSWelborn@aol.comBOARD COMMITTEESFire Museum BoardR. R. ‘Bob’ Doolittle Executive Board LiaisonLa Marque FD H: 409/938-73571428 Foreman St F: 409/935-9191La Marque, TX 77568 C: 409/770-7578Rrd608@sbcglobal.netCharles Eugene GeeMemberJasper FD H: 409/384-5282905 RichardsonJasper, TX 75951Dennis M GiffordMemberLumberton FD W: 409/755-6031115 Candlewick Dr H: 409/755-3379Lumberton, TX 77657 F: 409/751-6237dennismgifford@aol.comTexas A&M Advisory BoardRobert SmithChairmanTEEX/TAMU W: 979/458-68003001 Tarrow, Rm 204College Station, TX 77840 lanny.smith@teex.mail.tamu.eduRusty KattnerMemberGalveston County FFA H: 409/986-5261PO Box 549La Marque, TX 77568Bob J. LooneyMember220 Juniper St H: 817/473-1182Mansfield, TX 76063plooney@yahoo.comCecily VarnerMemberMauriceville FD H: 409/745-5517PO Box 929Mauriceville, TX 77626etffma@ih2000.netR. D. ‘Bo’ Welborn Executive Board LiaisonSilsbee FD H: 409/386-2919PO Box 130 C: 409/790-3291Silsbee, TX 77656BnSWelborn@aol.comDonald L. PullinMemberRefugio FD W: 361/526-2114PO Box 398 H: 361/526-2119Refugio, TX 78377 F: 361/526-2222donpullin@worldnet.att.netBrian SossamanMemberLyondell/Equistar W: 281/452-87958280 Sheldon Rd F: 281/457-8098Channelview, TX 77530 Brian.Sossaman@Lyondell.com28TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

Lisa Ivie MillerCommissionerFire Fighters Pension Commission W: 512/936-3372PO Box 12577 F: 512/936-3480Austin, TX 78711 Lisa.iviemiller@ffpc.state.tx.usFrank TorresChairmanRio Grande ValleyRaymondville FD H: 956/689-6411PO Box 161willems@granderiver.netRaymondville, TX 78580Allen J. ScopelVice ChairmanTri-RiversRosenberg FD W: 281/238-96033814 Marilyn St H: 281/342-5893Rosenberg, TX 77471ajscopel@fbtc.netPaul V. LoefflerSecretaryPermian BasinAlpine FD W: 915/837-3457PO Box 1407 H: 915/837-2635Alpine, TX 79831 F: 915/837-3395loeffer@brooksdata.netP. B. Oscar Choate, Jr. North TexasMineral Wells FD W: 940/325-32444411 Sartain Rd H: 940/325-7717Mineral Wells, TX 76067 bigochoate@cox-internet.comBOARD COMMITTEESTexas Statewide Emergency Services Retirement ActKyle A. DonaldsonHill CountrySonora FD W: 325/387-3521125 E Castle Hill Rd H: 325/387-3313Sonora, TX 76950Gracie Flores425 Ashland Dr W: 361/882-1486Corpus Christi, TX 78412 F: 361-882-1488ccfr@interconnect.netRex KleselGulf CoastAlvin FD W: 281/331-76883537 CR 326 H: 281/331-9465Alvin, TX 77511Max PattersonGulf Coast4225 Interwood N Pkwy W: 281/372-5186Houston, TX 77032 H: 281/370-0370max@hfrrf.orgRobert F. WeissCentral TexasBrenham FD W: 979/836-16881508 W. Main F: 979/836-2641Brenham, TX 77833rfw100@sbcglobal.netKelley Martin StalderChairmanParker FD W: 972/424-60217273 Moss Ridge RdAllen, TX 75002kstalder@tcfp.state.tx.usWalter David AbernathyMemberPittsburg FD W: 903/856-7181PO Box 992 H: 903/856-0589Pittsburg, TX 75686SFFMA REPRESENTATIVESTexas Commission on Fire ProtectionMarvin G. DawsonMemberBrownfield FD W: 806/637-48481405 E Tate St H: 806/637-6975Brownfield, TX 79316Deloss EdwardsChairman4733 Catclaw Dr H: 325/695-5133Abilene, TX 79606deloss36@hotmail.comAlfred E. GerikMemberWest FD H: 254/826-5106600 N Marable StWest, TX 76691TCFP Funds Allocation AdvisoryOrlando GarciaMemberLower Rio Grande Valley FFMA H: 956/583-84701816 E 24th StMission, TX 78574hcmarshal@yahoo.comTCFP Firefighter AdvisoryCarl T. AndersonMemberSanta Fe Fire & Rescue W: 409/925-733112150 14th St H: 409/925-5434Santa Fe, TX 77510 F: 409/925-7330FDCHIEF700@houston.rr.comOCTOBER 2004 TCFP TestingBruce UreMemberHeath FD W: 281/316-3730200 Laurence DrHeath, TX 75032TEXAS FIREMEN29

INDUSTRIAL BOARDRick Deel ChairmanSlot 3Lubrizol Corp – Deer Park W: 832-260-7852PO Box 158 F: 832/260-7354Deer Park, TX 77536rwde@lubrizol.comTerry E. Boyett Vice ChairmanSlot 2Chevron Phillips Chemical Co W: 281/421-62329500 East Frwy F: 281/421-6444Baytown, TX 77521boyette@cpchem.comDave Snell Assistant SecretarySlot 17TXU, Energy Plaza W: 214/812-47341601 Bryan St, Fl 45060 F: 214/812-3159Dallas, TX 75201wsnell1@txu.comJ.W. Gantenbein Slot 1Shell Deer Park Refining Co W: 713/246-7944PO Box 100 F: 713/246-7576Deer Park, TX 77536 jay.gantenbein@shell.comKeith Russell Slot 4Eastman Chemical Co W: 903/237-6689PO Box 7444 F: 903/237-6678Longview, TX 75607krussell@eastman.comDon Davis Slot 5Dow Chemical Co – Houston Ops W: 713/246-0245PO Box 685 F: 713/246-0594La Porte, TX 77572dhdavis@dow.comBill Gibson Slot 6Enterprise Products Operating LP W: 281/385-4282PO Box 573Mont Belvieu, TX 77580 bgibson@eprod.comPat Peavler Slot 7Conoco Phillips Sweeney Refinery W: 979/491-2294PO Box 866 F: 979/491-2241Sweeney, TX 77480 pat.w.peavler@conocophillips.comGeorge Medler Slot 8FM Corporation – Bayport Plant W: 281/474-8710120000 Bay Area Blvd F: 281/474-8736Pasadena, TX 77507 george_melder@fmc.comMike Hass Slot 9Texas Petrochemicals LP W: 713/475-77208600 Park Place Blvd F: 713/740-3040Houston, TX 77017 mhaas@txpetrochem.comGeoffrey N. Atwood Slot 10Refinery Terminal Fire Co W: 361/885-7107PO Box 4162 F: 361/884-6476Corpus Christi, TX 78469gatwood@rtfc.orgRodney Kovalcik Slot 11Exxon Mobil Co W: 281/834-4006500 Bayway Dr F: 281/834-0021Baytown, TX 77520 rodney.r.kovalick@exxonmobil.comVACANT Slot 12David Cave Slot 13CITGO Refining and Chemical Co W: 361/844-52411801 Nueces Bay Blvd F: 361/844-5113Corpus Christi, TX 78407dcave@citgo.comBrian Sossaman Slot 14Lyondell/Equistar W: 281/452-87958280 Sheldon Rd F: 281/457-8098Channelview, TX 77530 Brian.Sossaman@Lyondell.comVACANT Slot 16\VACANT Slot 17VACANT Slot 18VACANT Slot 19Sam Pipkin Slot 20ATOFINA Petrochemical Inc W: 281/476-3726PO Box 888 F: 281/476-3866Deer Park, TX 77536 sam.pipkin@atofina.comThomas E. HarwellExecutive Board LiaisonCameron FD H: 254/697-26151704 N Hoover Ave F: 254/697-3040Cameron, TX 76520tharwells@yahoo.comCarl T. AndersonPast President LiaisonSanta Fe Fire & Rescue W: 409/925-733112150 14 th St H: 409/925-5434Santa Fe, TX 77510 F: 409/925-7330FDCHIEF700@houston.rr.comDallas RenfrewPast President Liaison1595 Nuclear Science Rd C: 979/220-0788College Station, TX 77843Dallas.Renfrew@teexmail.tamu.eduHelen L. JohnsonExecutive DirectorSFFMA W: 512/454-3473807 Stark St H: 512/228-5531Austin, TX 78756 F: 512/453-1876TF: 800/580-7336hjohnson@sffma.orgSkip HahnStaff LiaisonSFFMAW: 512/454-3473x306807 Stark St F: 512/453-1876Austin, TX 78756shahn@sffma.org30TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

Robert F. Weiss ChairmanZone 1Brenham FD W: 979/836-16889220 Shirttail Rd F: 979/836-2641Brenham, TX 77833rfw100@sbcglobal.netF. Jim White Vice ChairmanZone 8Overton FD H: 903/834-3457304 E Mundy F: 903/834-3625Overton, TX 75684 whitejf@westrusk.esc7.netBarry Fuhrken SecretaryZone 4Bishop FD W: 361/584-6828400 E 2nd St F: 361/584-8032Bishop, TX 78343bfuhrken@stx.rr.comRichard Douglas Baker Assistant SecretaryZone 18West I-10 FD H: 281/345-19124414 Bunting Meadow DrKaty, TX 77449Bakerzone18@hotmail.comDonald Lee Pullin Zone 2Refugio FD W: 361/526-2114PO Box 398 H: 361/526-2119Refugio, TX 78377 F: 361/526-2222donpullin@worldnet.att.netDavid R. Bialas Zone 3Rosenberg FD H: 281/239-37541927 Ripple Creek Dr F: 832/595-3601Rosenberg, TX 77471 davidb@ci.rosenberg.tx.usShawn M. Snider Zone 5Edinburg FDW: 956/383-5661 x3572804 Chateau St F: 956/383-7111Edinburg, TX 78539 ssnider@ci.edinburg.tx.usGary D. Williams Zone 6Pasadena FD C: 713/248-36884302 Blind River Dr H: 281/487-8483Pasadena, TX 77504gary3473@msn.comJohn Paul Feeley Zone 7Ivanhoe FD W: 409/283-5411125 Queen Circle F: 409/283-5411Woodville, TX 75979johnpaul@samlink.comCERTIFICATION BOARDDonnie G. Pickard Zone 9Ovilla FD W: 972/617-7375307 E University St H: 972/617-2498Ovilla, TX 75154 F: 972/617-5793dpickard@ovillafire.orgRichard Harmon Zone 10Cameron Gardens FD W: 940/696-32704500 Shady Ln H: 940/689-0015Wichita Falls, TX 76309 F: 940/689-0006Steve E. Cochran Zone 11Merkel FD W: 325/575-2002100 Kent St H: 325/928-5304Merkel, TX 79536 F: 325/928-3171SFFMA11@aol.comKenneth J. Daughtry Zone 12Wheeler FD W: 806/826-3777PO Box 393 H: 806/826-3274Wheeler, TX 79096kjd44@hotmailcomJerry Don Mutschler Zone 13Seminole FD C: 806/893-1535HC 1 Box 12A H: 915/758-9100Seminole, TX 79360jdm1@midtech.netKelly Dean Miller Zone 14Menard FD W: 325/446-2543PO Box 793 H: 325/396-4494Menard, TX 76859kdm109@airmail.netJamie Johnson Zone 15Castroville FD W: 830/426-47371903 Avenue J H: 830/741-7177Castorville, TX 78861 F: 830/426-3165Jamie@medinaec.comPhillip H. Arther Zone 16Eastland FD W: 254/629-2827517 Crestwood Dr H: 254/629-1441Eastland, TX 76448 C: 254/631-1071F: 254/629-2000pharther@txol.netPaul V. Loeffler Zone 17Alpine FD W: 915/837-3457PO Box 1407 H: 915/837-2635Alpine, TX 79831 F: 915/837-3395loeffer@brooksdata.netRoger M. Fields Zone 19Friona FD W: 806/250-2761PO Box 121 H: 806/250-3686Friona, TX 79035 F: 806/250-2893Kevin CreamerCertification AdministratorSFFMA TF: 800/580-7336807 Stark St W: 512/454-3473x309Austin, TX 78756 F: 512/453-1876kcreamer@sffma.orgKatie KunkelCertification AssistantSFFMA TF: 800/580-7336807 Stark St W: 512/454-3473x307Austin, TX 78756 F: 512/453-1876kkunkel@sffma.orgOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN31

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TEXAS FOREST SERVICEThe last time the West Texas town ofWater Valley purchased a new fire truckwas in 1948. Since then, it has relied ondonations and used vehicles. But all thatchanged in the summer of 2003 whenthe Water Valley VFD received fundingfrom the Texas Forest Service. Throughthe Rural Volunteer Fire DepartmentAssistance Program, Water Valleyreceived a grant for $54,000 to go towardthe purchase of a new brush truck.“Getting this grant and purchasingthe truck has cut our response time inhalf,” said J.C. Schovajsa, Water ValleyVFD Chief. “Somebody called in a fireon the highway, and we were actuallypassing people with our red lightsflashing. We’ve never been able to dothat before.”In two years of existence, the RuralVolunteer Fire Department AssistanceProgram has exceeded expectations andfire departments from across the stateare finding out what it can do for them.As the program continues, the TexasForest Service is hoping to see moredepartments build their fire fightingcapacities.Since its inception in September 2002,more than 2,600 requests have beenfunded, and $30 million worth oftrucks, equipment, personal protectiveclothing and training have beenawarded to volunteer fire departmentsacross the state.“Requests for over $113 million inassistance have been submitted,” saidJoe Fox, program manager with theTexas Forest Service in College Station.“These requests clearly indicate that theVolunteer Fire Departments Benefitting fromTexas Forest Service Grant ProgramHWY 219 VFD-8 Fire and Rescue sets purchasedwith a grant from the Rural Volunteer FireDepartment Assistance Program.program addresses an unmet need ofthe state’s volunteer fire departments.”The items funded by the program aswell as specifications for trucks andother equipment are a result of asurvey conducted by the Texas ForestService of every eligible fire departmentin the state.The program was enactedby House Bill 2604 duringthe 77th legislature in 2001,and provides $15 millionannually. Volunteer firedepartments apply forcost-share grants for watertankers,small and largebrush trucks, truck chassis,slip-on units, structural andwildland personal protectiveclothing, fire and rescueequipment and computers.The program also offersVFD’s the opportunity toreceive 100-percent trainingtuition reimbursement. Todate, more than 3,700students have taken advantageof the training grants.“We encourage fire departments toapply for the training tuition grants,”said Texas Forest Service TrainingCoordinator Bruce Woods. “Not onlydo we want every VFD in Texas to havethe opportunity to have new trucks andequipment, but we want them to havethe best training available. This grantprogram makes it possible for a lot ofdepartments who couldn’t otherwiseafford the cost of training to attend someof the best schools in the country—righthere in Texas.”Undoubtedly, the most soughtaftergrants are for new trucks, andhundreds of trucks are beingfunded through the program. Todate, 473 new tankers, brushtrucks and truck chassis andslip-on units have been purchased.LaRue-New York VFD ChiefJohn T. McMakin says they wereable to increase their fire fightingcapacities because of the program.“Because of the grant for theslip-on unit our department receivedlast year, we were able to increase thefire fighting capabilities of the truckbeyond just a brush truck. Withincreased tank volume we went to apoly tank and larger pump capacity; wewere also able to build extracompartments for more tools andGiddings VFD - The tanker is built on a 2004 Peterbilt 330 chassis. Itwas built by S&S Fire Apparatus in Fairmount, IN. The truck is poweredby a 330 HP Cummins diesel and an Eaton Fuller 10 speedtransmission. It is equipped with a 3,000 gallon tank and a 750 GPMmidship pump. A 3,000 gallon portable tank and all the fittings and toolsto make it NFPA 1901 compliant. The lighting system is L.E.D. byWhelen. The Giddings Volunteer Fire Department took delivery onMay 6 and is looking forward to having this tanker available for thecitizens of Lee County and surrounding counties.equipment,” said McMakin. “One of thebest features, is being able to carry ourlarge floating pump, rather than leavingit sitting back at the station when weneed it on the fire ground.” But thereare many departments who are stillwaiting for approval. With $80 millionin outstanding requests, and morecoming in daily, the Texas Forest Servicesays they are stretching the $15 millionannual program budget as far as it cango.“The program obviously will have abacklog of requests for several years,”said Joe Fox. “The needs of thevolunteer fire community aretremendous, and we wish we couldfund every assistance request that wereceive.”For more information on theRural Volunteer Fire DepartmentAssistance Program includingapplications and specifications, visithttp://texasforestservice.tamu.edu/ orhttp://www.tamu.edu/ticc/. OCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN33

UpdateFire Museum of TexasDuring the summer months the museum had 3,724visitors. In addition to having visitors from throughout Texasand the United States we also had visitors from Mexico,Japan, Israel, China, Germany, India, England andAustralia.In July, the Fire Museum held its 4 th Annual Fire SafetySummer Camp program. Children between the ages of4 - 10 participate in this event filled two week program. Therewere firefighter demonstrations every day, including a visitfrom Casey the dalmatian and Jerry Lee, the department’sarson dog. Everything had a fire safety and fire relatedtheme, including the arts and crafts they created and all ofthe snacks they made. The children also sang fire safety songsand the older kids created their own fire safety skits that wereperformed on the last day of camp.The Fire Museum is gearing up for several activitiesthis fall. For the fifth year, the museum is teaming upwith Dupont to host a fire safety event for area schoolsOctober 5 & 6. Approximately 2,000 K-1st grade schoolchildren will participate from schools throughout southeastTexas. The 8 th Annual Flamin’ Hot Car Show, sponsored byBeaumont Professional Firefighter’s Local #399, will takeplace on November 13 on the grounds of the Fire Museum.There is also a brand new addition to the car show this year!Pumper Races! For this first year there will only be 3-manand 3-Ladies team races and registration will be $10 per teambefore the day of the event or $15 per team the day of theevent. Any fire departments interested in participating pleasecontact the Fire Museum of Texas at 409/880-3927.The museum will also continue to sell engraved bricks forthe Texas Firefighter Memorial in the C.A. ‘Pete’ SheltonPlaza until we run out of space. The section dedicated toFire Departments and Fire Organizations in Texas will nowbe more than half full as we begin to install the new bricksthat have been ordered. To get the best price we do onlyorder the engraved bricks once a year, usually during thesummer. Since beginning the engraved brick campaign wehave had a wonderful response and we encourage everyoneto come down and see the plaza.Air Packs For SaleManchaca Fire/Rescue has 31 airpacks forsale. The units are MSA 1/4 turn styleregulator, Mask-Mount Regulator, 2216 PSI,UltraElite Facepiece w/ EZ Don Head Harnessand Voice Amplifers on all facepieces,Integrated PASS Device, $1000 per pack.For more information please contactCaptain Calvin Poole at 512-935-3504 orcpoole@mvfd.org.Danielle Dawn Smalley FoundationPipeline Safety& Public AwarenessTraining UpdateThe Danielle Dawn Smalley Foundation is engaged in highpressurepetroleum pipeline safety training. We train firstresponders how to protect themselves and the public in theevent of a pipeline emergency until a pipelinerepresentative arrives on the scene to control the situation.We also deliver public awareness programs to educatebystanders as to the basic safety precautions to be observedduring a pipeline emergency.During this past year the Foundation has completed a26 week training period for Texas DPS Troopers in Austin asa part of their biannual in-service continuing education. Wehave also put into full swing our Texas School Bus Drivertraining program. By the completion of this program we willhave presented this program to 40,000 school bus drivers.Our “Dig Safely” excavator program is designed toprevent damage to our Nation’s pipeline system andenvironmental damage through improper digging orexcavating.We were honored to be a part of the SFFMA conventionprogram in Corpus Christi this summer. Ninety-sixfirefighters from around the state were in attendance and itwas standing room only. Thanks to all who attended.A new initiative for the Foundation is the “Model PipelineSafety County” program. This program makes use of the libraryof safety literature, videos, and safety brochures thathave been developed by the Foundation. For countieswishing to participate, the Foundation will make available awide range of certified training and public awarenessprograms to benefit the entire county. These programsinclude; public awareness meetings for civic groups,presentations at high schools, awareness programs forschool superintendents and faculty, student transportationbus driver training, presentations to county commissionersand training for county road work crews, certified trainingfor firefighters, police, sheriffs’ officers, dispatchers, andDPS officers. We also offer our “Dig Safely” program to allexcavators and will make our “Dig Safely” quick referencecards available to heavy equipment and farm implementdealers in the county.Kaufman County, being our home County, will be the kickoff county for this new program. We intend to work witheveryone in the county, starting with the county judge,commissioners and emergency management coordinator, andincluding civic groups and schools.If your county is interested in this program please contactthe Foundation for details. 34TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

PresidentJo (William) Svatek2922 Fairchild AveNeedville, TX 77461H: 979/793-6968 W: 281/342-9486JO@firehousemai1.com1st Vice PresidentLouise (Kent) Watts303 E Bowie St Luling, TX 78648H: 830/875-9239lwattsk@hotmail.com2nd Vice PresidentMichelle (Henry) Hubnik1582 CR 214Cameron, TX 76520H: 254/697-6134 W: 254/778-4727mhubnikbaltinc.corn3rd Vice PresidentNita (Rusty) Kattner680 Fountainview LaneLeague City, TX 77573H: 281-554-8468W: 409/763-4661x6926lunarpearl@aol.comTEXAS FIREMEN’S AUXILIARY4th Vice PresidentMarcie (Bob) Doolittle1428 Forman StLa Marque, TX 77568H: 409/938-7357rrd608@sbcglobal.netImmediate Past PresidentShirley (Wayne) PoppPO Box 191Louise, TX 77455H: 979/648-2638trophies@ykc.comSecretaryAnn (Bob) Stulce810 Hummingbird LaneMansfield, TX 76063H: 817/473-9156annscreations2003@yahoo.comTreasurerCharlene (Rex) Klesel3537 CR 326Alvin, TX 77511H: 281/331-9465 W: 281/480-7955caklesel@bgusa.comGreetings toEveryone,Can you believesummer is overand fall is here.Everyone is busy,busy planning theconvention forWichita Falls. Itwill be here beforewe know it. I amJo Svatekreally getting excited. Wichita Falls is allgeared up and getting ready for us.There has not been a lot going on. Iwent to East Texas District Retreat.These ladies are great. Shirley Richterwent with me and we had a great time.I have been trying to attend as many firedepartments functions as I can.We have had one request forinformation on starting an Auxiliary.They are from Beverly Hill, Texas.That’s it for now. Wishing everyonepeace and happiness. God be witheveryone.Jo SvatekTFA President36TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004

Monument/continued from pg 8were replaced by the bronze statue. Themonument was rededicated in May1905 at another statewide meeting of theFiremen’s Association in Austin. Onthe base of the sculpture is stamped“MFD by W.H. Mullins, Salem, Ohio,J. Segesman, Sculptor.” According tonewspaper articles from the AustinDaily Statesman, dated July 7, 1896, “thefiremen will with much pomp and gloryunveil the monument in the Capitolground which has been constructedunder the personal supervision of thefiremen’s committee. These ceremonieswill be most imposing in everyparticular, and a chorus of 600 voicesaccompanied by a brass band andunder the leadership of ProfessorBesserer will render some appropriatemusic. 106 fire companies werepresent.” In another article dated July8, 1896: “The firemen’s monument,which was unveiled and presented tothe firemen yesterday, in conception,material and design is certainly anadmirable work of art. It is of graygranite, 50 feet 2 inches in height, andstands on a pedestal composed of fourbases, the first base being 12 feet square,the second 9 feet square, the third 7x6,and fourth base 6x6, the four basestogether forming a pedestal about 6 feet6 inches in height. On the third sectionof the base on the east side is engraved,‘Erected by the State Firemen’sAssociation of Texas, and on the westside is the figure ‘1896’. On a cap abovethe inscriptions, there are on the foursides engraved, a hose carriage, engine,hook and ladder and crossed trumpets.”To add names of firefighters whohave fallen in the line of duty, contactthe State Preservation Board (SPB) inwriting of the request. The SPB thennotifies the SFFMA requesting anexamination of the case. Based uponfindings of the Association, the requestis either approved or denied. The costof adding names is paid by requestingfire department.Homeland Security Grants ReceivedAlvarado FD Fire Fighting Vehicle $225,000Lovelady VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 56,754Wilson VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 28,076Nolanville VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 23,531Nocona Hills VFD & EMS Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 58,468Volente VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 39,600Winchester Area VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $165,852Sunset VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 49,663Tioga FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 78,537Whiteface VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 18,362Lingleville VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 27,000Potter County Fire-Rescue Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 96,300Forestburg VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 40,185Arlington FD Operations &Firefighter Safety $ 24,315Lake Mexia VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $144,000Princeton VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 41,400Aubrey FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $135,099Jasper VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 47,700Moss Lake VFD, Inc Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 29,070Valley View VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $135,000Dixie VF C Fire Fighting Vehicle $161,100Richmond FD Fire Fighting Vehicle $171,000Sunrise Beach VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 21,600Emhouse VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 17,888Natalia FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 59,826Sealy VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 22,932Port Mansfield VFD, Inc Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 60,750Shady Oaks VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $148,500City of Ranger Fire Fighting Vehicle $180,000Navarro Mills VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $ 60,360Combine VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 24,788Lake Coleman VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 20,173Murphy Fire-Rescue Fire Prevention $ 52,560City of Mission FD Fire Prevention $ 63,640Baxter VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 90,743City of Paris FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $109,708Cooper VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 41,580Cottondale VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $202,500Groves FD Fire Prevention $ 39,600Jersey Village ES Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 52,245Rising Star VF Assoc. Inc. Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 57,822Seadrift VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $115,650West Odessa VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $135,000Lamesa FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 19,804Schulenburg VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 50,220Waterwood MUD # 1 Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 35,495Fuller Springs VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $187,200West Harrison VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 40,680Atlanta FD/EMS Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 36,000Jacksonville FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $112,860Holly Lake VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 36,329Halfway VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 47,088Miles VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $132,300Cat Spring VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 72,405Port Neches FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 28,800Howard County VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $123,750Mexia FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 75,024Bullard VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 64,800De Leon VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 33,750Luling VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 63,180Chireno VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 32,598Chandler VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 82,441De Kalb FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 60,120Kenefick VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 39,285Lytton Springs VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $111,524Quail Creek VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 12,600Weir VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 23,922Poolville VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 59,102Tennessee Colony VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $173,700continued on next pageOCTOBER 2004 TEXAS FIREMEN37

Grant/continued from pg 37Haslet FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 47,326Novice VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 30,467Gunter VF&Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle $144,900Ogburn VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 70,758Avery Community VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 20,250Gruver VF Rescue Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 22,500City of Henderson FD Operations & Firefighter Safety $127,922Boyd Fire/Rescue Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 25,200Hull-Daisetta VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 36,665Frost VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 36,000Maxwell Community VFD Operations & Firefighter Safety $ 60,582Rotan VFD Fire Fighting Vehicle $115,200Hutchins FD Fire Fighting Vehicle $157,500Bomb/continued from pg 35Blood pressure should be checked every works your heart and lungs for 30-60two years, because it can rise unexpectedly. minutes, three or four times a week.Regular checkups are even more important While we can’t prevent all heart relatedfor anyone with a family history of heart deaths in the fire service, many can possiblydisease, high blood pressure, high be prevented. If you look at this country, wecholesterol levels or diabetes.have one of the highest rates of heart disease,STEP 2: CUT YOUR RISK BYthan any other country in the world. OurCHANGING YOUR LIFEdiets and lifestyles affect the way our heartsDecades of research have shown us that function.when people alter their lifestyles to reduce Eating poorly, smoking, and drinking arethe risk factors for heart disease, they stay major contributors to heart attacks.healthier longer. And they can help prevent Firefighters are no strangers to this. Thereheart attack. Making these lifestyle changes are always excuses of not being able to eatdoesn’t mean you can forego regular medical right at the station. Smoking is a big habitcheckups. Still, it’s the best thing you can with many and so is drinking, which somedo to help keep your heart healthy. After say derive from the stress that they areworking with your doctor to make sure your facing. All of this may have some truth to itmedical risk factors are treated, here’s how but if you have the will to not have a heartto help yourself.attack while performing your duties then you1. Don’t smoke. If you’re a nonsmoker will find a way to make lifestyle changes.already, don’t start. Avoiding the smoking It’s hard to believe that heart attacks arehabit is the single best thing you can do to the No. 1 killer in firefighters. Yet at the samemaintain your health and prevent a heart time, it makes sense. The physical demandsattack.that firefighters must endure are2. Reach your best weight. Being phenomenal. The exertion that an individualoverweight raises your chances of having must put their body through to perform as ahigh cholesterol, high triglycerides, low firefighter is quite taxing. Intense heat,HDL, high blood pressure and diabetes. carrying large pieces of equipment, wearing3. Eat foods low in saturated fat and heavy gear, and the cardiovascular work ofcholesterol. For decades the American Heart firefighting itself strains the entire body. TheAssociation (AHA) has encouraged ability to be able to perform this type of workAmericans to eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol requires a person to be in top physicaldiet. Why? Because saturated fat and condition.cholesterol raise the blood cholesterol level, People are weeded out of entrance examswhich in turn promotes atherosclerosis, a because they cannot pass the physical agility.disease process in which cholesterol and The Rookies’ are put through gruelingother fatty substances build up in the arteries. workouts during the academy to ensure topThis build-up is called plaque, and it narrows physical strength and stamina. All this is tothe artery walls, reducing blood supply to make sure that the people the departmentsthe heart. If the artery becomes completely hire can physically perform the difficultblocked, blood will not reach the heart and tasks that firefighting demands. But as I lookthat part of the heart begins to die. This is a around one of the largest fire departmentsheart attack.in the United States, half of the people that I4. Engage in regular physical activity. see are out of shape and overweight. SomeRegular aerobic exercise helps protect firefighters are even obese.against heart attack, according to the Sadly, this seems to be the case at manyAmerican Heart Association. Any physical departments around the country. It’s noactivity will do. Try to do something that wonder that firefighters are collapsing and38 TEXAS FIREMEN OCTOBER 2004Calendar of EventsOct 16-17. 19th Annual North CentralTexas Area Fire Protection School. MineralWells, TX. TEEX. For more informationcontact Steve Perdue at 940/325-2908.Oct 16-17. Clute Seminar. Clute, TX.TEEX. For more information contact VickieShoemaker at 713/823-4057.Oct 18-22. Basic Fire Investigator Certification,Phase III. Eagle Pass, TX. TEEX.For more information contact RodolfoCordova at 830/757-2698.Oct 19-22. Annual Fire Marshal’s Conference.Austin, TX. SFMO. For more informationcontact Chris Barron at512/305-7943 or http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/fire/fmconference.html.Oct 22-24. Annual Mile High RescueSchool. Fort Davis, TX. TEEX. For moreinformation contact Kelly Bryan at 432/426-3900.Oct 23. Henderson County FireFightersArea School. Athens, TX. TEEX. For moreinformation contact Trey Winn at 903/677-6638.Oct 23-24. Wintergarden Area TrainingSchool. Uvalde, TX. TEEX. For more informationcontact Jerry Rust at 830/774-7640.Oct 25-29. Basic Fire Investigator Certification,Phase IV. Eagle Pass, TX. TEEX.For more information contact RodolfoCordova at 830/757-2698.dying from heart attacks and heart failure.Almost of all of the heart-related deathsreported to the USFA were fire personnelover the age of 40. This is the beginning ofthe prime time for men to have heart attacks.All of the bad habits from their younger dayscatch up with them, so does stress andgenetics. Put all of these together and youare looking at heart problems.This becomes especially true withfirefighters and it is even more important asa firefighter to make sure that eating habits,healthy lifestyles, and ongoing physicalfitness be a priority to prevent heart attacksfrom occurring. Young firefighters need tobe aware that what they do to their bodieswhile they are young could affect their healthlater on.Dying from heart problems on scene, orafter doesn’t need to happen as frequentlyas it does. While you can’t change your sexor your genetics, you can change other thingsthat factor into a heart attack equation. Eatlower fat foods, don’t smoke, and exercisefrequently and your chance of dying fromone drops dramatically. It is also veryimportant as a firefighter, no matter whatage, that EKGs and blood work are done ona yearly basis to monitor the heart’scondition. This is one area of LODD thatwe can change.** Information provided by the AmericanHeart Association

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