Prevention Division
The IFCA's Fire Prevention Officers (FPO) Division was established to further the professional advancement of the fire service through education, training, legislation, and other means as may be available. They also formed to ensure and maintain greater protection of life and property from fire, natural and man made disaster, or other sudden emergencies. At 50 members, the FPO Division is the largest Division within the IFCA.To carry out their purpose, the Division actively seeks to:
- Advise the Idaho Fire Chief's Association in matters pertaining to fire prevention
- Promote fire safety information throughout the state of Idaho through public education programs, conferences and training seminars
- Participate in the code development process
- Serve as a watchdog on legislative matters
- Serve as an advocate and educational source for life saving tools such as smoke detectors and automatic fire sprinkler systems
NEWS: The FPO Division held its 2010 Annual Conference and Business Meeting at the Nampa Civic Center in Nampa, ID the week of January 25 - 29. This year's conference was held in consortia with the Idaho Building Officials Association (IDABO) Spring Training conference. Every three years the two groups train together on the new International Code adoptions. This year it was on the 2009 editions of the IFC and IBC which will take effect in Idaho on January 1, 2011.
The annual business meeting on January 27th saw former Deputy Chief Karine Aebi (Jerome FD) pass the baton as Division President to Assistant Chief Michael Williams (Pocatello FD) who was elected to that position. Fire Marshal Larry Boatwright (Kootenai County FD) was re-elected as the Vice-President. Julian Sorrell (Lewiston FD) was elected as the new FPO Division District 2 Director. (President Williams will appoint a Secretary later and also appoint someone to fill the vacancy for FPO Division District 4 Director. It is believed that Ron Amandus of the Boise FD will be tapped to serve that position.) Andy Holmes (Pocatello FD) was appointed to fill Michael Williams former seat as FPO Division District 6 Director.
The FPO Division Board and IFCA Vice-President of Operations, Doug Brown, thanked outgoing FPO Division President Karine Aebi for all of her work, dedication and contrubutions to the FPO Division over the past two years.
The FPO Division Board extended its thanks to all who attended this year's successful conference. Special thanks also went to Ms. Teri Ottens of IDABO who coordinated the conference for both groups. Thank you Teri!
Fire Prevention Officers (FPO) Division Contact:
FPO Division President
Assistant Chief Michael Williams
Pocatello Fire Department
408 E. Whitman
Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: 208-681-9617 Fax: 208-233-4043
Email: mwilliams@pocatello.us
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