Fire and Emergency Training Commission public meetings in 2021

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

The Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission will hold a meeting on October 22, 2021, at 10:00 am. The agenda includes a Chief's Report, Financial/Budget Report, and Chairmen's Report. The commission will also consider adopting minutes from the previous meeting and address old and new business. No specific proposals, contracts, or votes are detailed in the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from last meeting
• Chief's Report
• Financial / Budget Report
• Chairmen's Report
• Old Business and New Business (no specifics listed)

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

This meeting is primarily procedural, covering call to order, roll call, adoption of minutes, and reports from the chief, financial officer, and chairmen. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

The Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission will hold a meeting on September 9, 2021, at LSU FETI. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, adoption of minutes, chief's report, financial/budget report, chairmen's report, setting the next meeting date, and adjournment. No specific items for decision or discussion are detailed beyond routine reports and scheduling.

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

The Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission will hold a meeting with a single new-business item labeled 'Transition.' The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, roll call, adjourn) and a note that the commission may enter executive session. No specific details about the transition or any votes are provided in the agenda.

The Commission voted to relieve Katie Jones and Michael Donahue of their duties at FETI for being hired without Commission approval. The body also moved to establish a legislative oversight committee to monitor the transition of FETI leadership to the Office of State Fire Marshal.

• Approved removal of Katie Jones from FETI duties (Unanimous)
• Approved removal of Michael Donahue from FETI duties (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Rep. Fontenot to help create a legislative oversight committee (Unanimous)
• Approved adding Mr. Adams to the transition team (Unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 9 at 2 pm (Unanimous)

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, a chief's report, a financial/budget report, and setting the next meeting date. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Adopt minutes from last meeting
• Chief's Report
• Financial / Budget Report
• Set next meeting date

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

The Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission is holding a special meeting with only one new business item: a discussion of a transition. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific proposals, votes, or financial details provided.

• New Business: Transition (no further details in agenda)

The commission held a special meeting to review a draft transition plan and partnership guidelines. Officials identified December 31 as the target date for the transition to be legally completed. No formal votes were recorded during the session.

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

The commission will hold a meeting in Lake Charles to conduct routine business. The agenda includes reports from the Chief, Chairman, and Director, as well as financial and budget updates.

• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Financial and budget report
• Chief's Report
• Chairman's Report
• Director's Report

The Commission approved a motion for the chairman to coordinate with LSU leadership to allow a transition team to resume safety and documentation audits at the FETI facility. The team had previously reported safety concerns, including structural flooring issues and lack of equipment certifications. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 13 meeting minutes
• Approved motion for chairman to coordinate with LSU leadership to allow Mr. Wallis and team to resume work at FETI

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

The commission is convening for a scheduled meeting at LSU FETI. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including the chairman's report, old business, and new business.

The Commission discussed the functional transfer of fire training activities, equipment, and finances from LSU to the Office of the State Fire Marshal starting July 1, 2021. Members approved the interim management of LSU contracts and the use of a formal name for the new entity.

• Approved transition of LSU contracts to new management until total transfer in 2022
• Approved use of the name 'Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Academy' for the new entity
• Approved moving the June 2 commission meeting to the week of the Louisiana Fire Chief Conference
• Requested reposting of the vacant accounts receivable position

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

The Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including reports from the chief, certification, finance, chairmen, and director. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed; the only old business is setting the next meeting date. The meeting is accessible via Zoom for members and the public.

• No specific action items, rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from March 15 and March 29. The certification committee implemented updates to reciprocity policies, portfolio reviewer guidelines, and site checklists for technical levels. No new business was voted on by the full Commission.

• Approved March 15 and March 29 meeting minutes
• Approved a refrain from testing agreement for new certification levels
• Updated reciprocity policy to accept 2013 and 2019 editions only
• Added addendum limiting reciprocity certificates to levels currently offered by LSU
• Changed Instructor 3 portfolio reviewer guidelines to allow any Instructor 3 evaluator
• Decided to implement site checklists for technical levels starting with rope and confined space

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

The commission will consider old business items including the HazMat Manager, Accounts Receivable, and Region 4 Manager positions. Reports from the chief, financial/budget, chairmen, and director are also on the agenda. The meeting will be held at LSU FETI and accessible via Zoom.

• HazMat Manager Position (old business)
• Accounts Receivable Position (old business)
• Region 4 Manager Position (old business)

The Commission decided to postpone the hiring of a Hazmat Manager to allow for further data review. It approved the filling of the Region 4 manager position and authorized a recommendation for a memorandum of understanding regarding emergency equipment and employees.

• Deferred decision on Hazmat Manager position for six months (4-1-1)
• Approved filling the Region 4 manager position
• Decided candidates for the accounts receivable position do not need to appear before the Commission
• Approved recommendation for Mr. Wallis and Mr. Donahue to facilitate an MOU with LSU, EOC, and the commission regarding emergency employees and equipment

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

The Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission is meeting to adopt previous minutes, receive reports from the chief, financial/budget, chairmen, and director, and discuss HazMat manager candidates. The meeting includes setting the next meeting date.

• HazMat Manager Candidates (Q & A)

The Commission interviewed two candidates for the Hazmat Manager position but deferred a hiring decision. Chief Dan Wallis was tasked with reviewing job descriptions and workload data to determine if the position should be filled or combined with the Rescue Manager role.

• Adopted January meeting minutes
• Adopted February meeting minutes
• Postponed hiring of Hazmat Manager for two weeks to allow for workload analysis
• Tasked Dan Wallis to prioritize review of job descriptions and workload data

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

This meeting is largely procedural, covering call to order, roll call, adoption of previous minutes, and reports from the chief, finance/budget, and chairmen. The only old business is setting the next meeting date. No substantive policy, budget, or training items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Adoption of minutes from last meeting
• Chief’s Report
• Financial / Budget Report
• Chairmen’s Report
• Set next meeting date

The Commission voted to request that LSU FETI be moved to the Office of Digital and Continuing Education to increase its voice and notoriety. Additionally, the body appointed an interim administrator and authorized a study on certifying regional training facilities.

• Approved request to move LSU FETI to the Office of Digital and Continuing Education
• Elected Chief Dan Wallis as interim administrator for the commission
• Approved study to potentially certify regional training facilities across the state
• Waived adoption of January 19 minutes due to required corrections

Fire and Emergency Training Commission

The Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission is meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes adopting minutes, chief's and financial reports, and discussing newly adopted legislation. The public can watch and comment online.

• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19 under Governor's Proclamation 75 and 210
• Discussion of newly adopted legislation
• Public can watch and post comments via Zoom link

The Commission elected Chad Major as Chair and Butch Browning as Vice Chair. The body approved the creation of four subcommittees to review finance, municipal programs, industrial programs, and certification to better align resources with fire service needs.

• Elected Chad Major as Chairman
• Elected Butch Browning as Vice Chair
• Approved establishment of Finance, Municipal, Industrial, and Certification subcommittees
• Appointed Brandon Davis and William Parker to Industrial committee
• Appointed Brian Lindberg and Martin Latino to Certification committee
• Appointed Ken Himel and Butch Browning to Municipal committee
• Appointed Bryan Adams, Butch Browning, and Karen St. Germain to Finance committee
• Appointed Matt Lee as ad hoc member to all subcommittees