FAMA Committees
Bylaws Committee
Education Committee
Governmental Affiars Committee
Long Range Planning Committee
Marketing Committee
• Internet Subcommittee
• Public Relations Subcommittee
• Trade Show Subcommittee
Meeting Planning Committee
Membership Committee
Nominating Committee
Statisics Committee
Technical Committee
Each committee section includes:
Committee Mission Statement
Committee Objectives
Committee Chairperson
Sub-Committees as assigned
Other information as directed by the committee chairperson
As a FAMA member if you would like to be part of a committee, please contact the committee chairperson.
Bylaws Committee
Mission
The mission of the Bylaws Committee of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) is to maintain the associations bylaws in an efficient, effective and workable condition.
Objectives
To react quickly to correct any verbiage in the bylaws which prevents the association from fulfilling it's mission.
To add to, delete from or alter our bylaws as necessary to protect the association from any external or internal threat.
To insure the bylaws meet all legal requirements for this type of association (corporation).
To protect the image of our association, if necessary by revising the bylaws.
To review the bylaws mission principles in a timely fashion and make recommendations for change as necessary. To utilize the available FAMA committees and membership to further the goal of this committee, and to attempt the aggressive promotion of making the Association fund support to worthy candidates now pursuing or who will be making pursuit of education to benefit the Fire Service specifically.
Chairman
Bill Bruns
bbruns@unitedplastic.com
Education Committee
Mission
The mission of the scholarship committee is to support and recognize fire protection engineering universities; in addition, cooperate with other FAMA committees on various on going research projects.
Goals
Our goals are to reinforce our relationship with noted universities, thus supporting worthy fire protection students; and provide our membership with supplementary research data when required.
Objectives
The committee will cooperate with OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, AND EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY in providing one (1) $3,000 scholarship. One scholarship from the applicants from the three (3) universities. The scholarship winner's data and photos will be sent to the FAMA public relations committee.
Grant Fund Subcommittee
Mission Statement
To financially support projects and research that seek to reduce the loss of lives and property within the Fire Service.
Objectives
1. To utilize the FAMA membership and other methods to notify various colleges, universities, organizations, groups, individuals and the fire service of available FAMA grants.
2. Review all grant applications and recommend action to the FAMA Board.
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Chairman
Peter Darley
peterdarley@darley.com
Governmental Affairs Committee
Mission
The mission of the Governmental Affairs Committee is to be the primary vehicle through which FAMA will establish and maintain the reputation as a leader and strategic partner at the federal government level as it relates to Emergency Rescue, Fire Apparatus, and Homeland Security.
Objectives
1. Monitoring and disseminating potential and enacted legislation to all FAMA members
2. Monitoring and disseminating emergency-rescue data and reports as they are released to all FAMA members
3. Working with and providing to the FAMA board and legal council:
a. Data
b. Potential consequences
c. Recommendations and options as they relate to potential legislation
4. Maintaining a strategic partnership with other organizations as we deem appropriate (e.g., CFSI) and disseminating the information to all FAMA members
5. Developing an annual operating budget, funding plan, and strategic plan
6. Interacting with the appropriate legislative and administrative agencies of the federal government
7. Pursuing only those issues that are non-competitive (affect all FAMA members) in nature
8. Develop a communications vehicle/network within FAMA and the appropriate associations
9. Ensuring all activities of the Governmental Affairs Committee support the mission of FAMA
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Chairman
Bob Kreps
rkreps@idexcorp.com
Long Range Planning Committee
Mission
The mission of the Long Range Planning Committee is to provide direction for the future of the FAMA organization by developing a five-year plan identifying long-term goals and objectives and updating the plan on an annual basis.
Objectives
Provide consistency and continuity of purpose for the Association.
Update Association mission statement and objectives to align with long-term goals and objectives.
Identify membership and organizational issues that will impact the Association in the long term.
Develop long-term goals and objectives that will give the Association a focus that spans the year-to-year operations of the Association.
Chairman
Tim Dean
tim@propolyamerica.com
Marketing Committee
Mission
Objectives
Chairman
Mike Hornung
mike.hornung@hypropumps.com
Internet Subcommittee
Mission
Objectives
Chairman
Steve Toren
smtoren@waterousco.com
Public Relations Subcommittee
Mission
Mission of the Public Relations Committee is to strengthen FAMA's image throughout the Association's constituencies. The Public Relations Committee will also provide assistance to the FAMA Board of Directors and members in their efforts in communicating FAMA's mission, programs, policies, events, and successes throughout the fire service industry.
Objectives
To help promote FAMA at industry-wide meetings, conventions, exhibitions, and other appropriate places.
To provide suitable collateral materials for all FAMA promotions, marketing, and membership drives.
To provide assistance and coordination for FAMA speakers and presentations.
To provide press releases for all significant FAMA activities, meetings, or other events.
Chairman
Mike Smyth
Michael.Smyth@arvinmeritor.com
Trade Show Subcommittee
Mission Statement
To work closely with the major trade shows in the fire industry to provide feedback and suggestions that will result in adding more value to the FAMA membership while attending the shows.
Objectives
Solicit feedback from the FAMA membership on suggestions to improve specific trade shows, schedule formal meetings with the trade show representatives and share those suggestions.
Invite trade show representative to the annual fall FAMA meeting; allow each to present the summary of the last trade show and plans for the next trade show to the general FAMA membership.
Research opportunities to obtain sponsorships with trade show organizations that will benefit both parties and present the sponsorship opportunities to the FAMA Board.
Chairman
Roger Gleckler
rcgleckler@code3pse.com
Meeting Planning Committee
Mission
The mission of the Meeting Planning Committee shall be to strengthen the FAMA organization, enhance FAMA's service to its membership and the industry and further the goals and objectives of FAMA through coordinating the planning and implementation of the Spring and Fall Annual Meetings.
Objectives
To budget and plan for the General Membership Meetings
To determine topics and speakers of interest for General Membership Meetings
To coordinate sites and facilities for General Membership Meetings
To coordinate awards and acknowledgements at General Membership Meetings
To develop a schedule and budget for group and optional meeting social activities in conjunction with the General Membership Meetings
Chairman
Grady North
gnorth@crashrescue.com
Membership Committee
Mission
The mission of the Membership Committee is to build and strengthen the membership of FAMA by seeking out and signing manufacturers and companies with prime interest in and dedication to, the betterment of the fire service and the fire service industry. We will seek to build membership through those companies who can benefit from their membership in FAMA, and further the goals and missions of FAMA through their contributions to the organization.
Objectives
The goal of this committee is to qualify and present prospective members, to the Board of Directors for ratification.
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Chairman
Wade Norman
wnorman@harrisonhydragen.com
Nominating Committee
Mission
The mission of the Nominating Committee is to present a slate of candidates for officer and director positions to be elected at the fall General Membership Meeting in accordance with the bylaws.
Objectives
Present slate of nominees to Board of Directors for ratification
Present slate of nominees to membership prior to meeting
Present slate of nominees to membership at the fall meeting
The Goal of the Nominating Committee is to submit to the Board of Directors one or more candidates for the Director-at-large position and one or more candidates for the position of Treasurer. The Director-at-large and Treasurer positions would normally rotate between apparatus manufacturer and equipment manufacturer each year to maintain a balance on the board.
Chairman
Bill Ballantyne
bill.ballantyne@hypropumps.com
Statistics Committee
Mission
The mission of the Statistics Committee of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) is to further the collection of data.
Objective
The goal of this committee is to gather data of vital interest to FAMA members.
All the participants send this information to an independent accounting firm that then totals the various inputs.
These totals are sent to all firms that participated in the survey as well as all FAMA members.
Goals
To determine by state or province the total amount of apparatus delivered
Encourage more OEMs to participate
Encourage and perfect electronic reporting of statistics
Apparatus Definitions
Chairman
Jack McLoughlin
jack@fireresearch.com
Technical Committee
Mission Statement:
To research, recommend and represent member organizations on technical issues related to the manufacture of fire apparatus with the goal of constant improvement to product and safety for the end user. This shall be done in a manner consistent with anti-trust regulations.
Objectives
To consider all submitted technical issues that are of mutual concern to the member organizations
To research and collect pertinent data on technical issues and determine appropriate actions
To make recommendations to other FAMA committees or organization as a whole as to the appropriate actions they may wish to take on assigned issues
Technical Subcommittees:
Aerial/Quint
Body
Chassis
Low Volt Electrical/Multiplexing
High Volt Electrical
Foam
Pumps and Plumbing
Apparatus Definitions
White Papers
Impact of Increased Cooling System Requirements on a Custom Chassis Design
Apparatus Duty Cycle Report
PowerPoint Presentation Apparatus Duty Cycle
Technical Committee Meeting
Co-Chairman
Pat Hester
phester@fedsig.com
Co-Chairman
Guy Lemieux
guy.lemieux@detroitdiesel.com
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