Fire Mechanic Passing……

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Fire Mechanic Marshall Hayes of San Bernardino County Fire, passed  away last Friday, 11/27/09. He had the flu, caught pneumonia, and died of respiratory failure. He was not even 50 years old, and leaves behind his wife & three children. I just received the arrangement info a short time ago.

The viewing is this Thursday evening @ Miller Jones Funeral Home from 5:00PM to 8:00PM, 
1835 North Perris Blvd., Perris, Cal. 92571.
The funeral is this Friday @ 10:00AM @ Emanual Baptist Church,  28355 Baseline Drive, Highland, Cal.
92346.

Safety Advisory: Automatic Slack Adjusters

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Manual Adjustment of Automatic Slack Adjusters May Contribute to Unexpected Brake Failure on Automotive Fire Apparatus. NIOSH recommends that all fire departments operating fire apparatus equipped with automatic slack adjusters (ASAs) immediately take the following actions to reduce the risk of fire fighters being injured in an apparatus crash due to brake failure:

Ensure that ASAs are not manually adjusted.

Establish procedures to ensure maintenance on fire apparatus is conducted as recommended in NFPA 1911
Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus.

Ensure maintenance is only performed by qualified technicians who meet NFPA 1071 Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications.

Download the Advisory Here: .pdf

Sept/Oct Newsletters Posted

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Both newsletters for the Northern and Southern sections have been posted to the Members Area.

Please login and download them

SCFMA Updates – June 2009

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June 16, 2009

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS @ 10:00

KME Fire Apparatus
5400 East Jurupa, Ontario, CA 91761 Ph: (909) 937-3326

MEETING MOVED!

BEST WESTERN INN SUITES
3400 SHELBY STREET
ONTARIO, CA 91764
(800) 642-2617

The meeting is sponsored by KME and will begin at 10:00.

This meeting is very important to the future of your association. If you are unable to attend please fax
your nominations to me at 626-914-9559.

President ___________________________________________________

1st Vice President ___________________________________________________

2nd Vice President ___________________________________________________

Treasurer ___________________________________________________

Secretary ___________________________________________________

Note: George Romo will stay active on the board in his elected capacity. All other board members are
retiring.