Here's to hoping everyone made through the winter OK. Seems to be the more time passes the busier we all get. Once again it's time to meet but this time we're going to meet in Aspen, CO. We as an association have been pleading to get out fellow members on the Western Slope more involved and it is very ap-preciated that Aspen has stepped up and opened their place for our next meeting. Niehoff will be providing the training and from things in the air the timing couldn't be better. The information will be able to be applied in one way or an-other to all of the equipment we deal with. I say this because of the occasional question that arises of “what benefit is there in going to these meetings?” Again, this is YOUR association and YOU get out what you put in. As an added bonus for those planning to attend the meeting next week, Ken Josselyn of Aspen has lined up accommodations for any member that would like to stay the night before or after the meeting. Anybody wishing to stay can con-tact The Mountain Chalet directly at 970-925-7797, the rate would be $70 a night. To receive this rate please tell the person taking your reservation that you are with The Colorado Fire Mechanics Association. Hope to see everyone next week. Stay safe!


Don’t forget to renew your membership for the 2010 calendar year!
Thanks and I look forward to seeing old friends and members at future meetings!



.…..Garry Aranda

News From the Academy Coordinator

Happy New Year!
I hope each of you enjoyed the holidays with family and friends. The start of a New Year means the annual Academy is not that far away.
It’s time to start planning, and pick your classes. I hope to see everyone in Greeley this year.
As always, this is your Academy and each of us look forward to your input. I can’t stress enough how important it is for each of you to get involved. Tell us what you like, tell us what you don’t like. Together we can continue to excel!
Training Coordinator
Also, I would like to ask you to think about hosting a meeting and training class. Send us some training suggestions for our meetings.
Training Coordinator
Take care and above all be safe!

Bill McCartney

www.co-fma.com
COLORADO FIRE MECHANIC'S ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 17961 DENVER, COLORADO
80217

Chairman: Garry Aranda, 303-429-3597,garanda@co-fma.com

Well spring has come for most of us. I'm sure some in the mountains would argue that. Nevertheless its time to think about your plans to make the Academy in July. Check out the website: co-fma.com for class details.
Yep, everyone is singing the no money tune but then the argument is how much is it going to cost you later when the people responsible for keeping your apparatus running can't perform to their potential due to lack of knowledge? Guess what folks…..school of hard knocks is getting rather expensive! Call me an idiot but one would think we've had far too many cases of lack of maintenance of equipment and the training associated with it. I'm just saying…….. This quarter's CFMA meeting will be in Aspen on April 28th and the training will be presented by Neihoff on the subject of charging systems. I encourage all that can attend to do so because you know we all have an electrical prob-lem we need some help with. I've been told of a couple just within the past week. Plus, it goes without saying I know but with all the electrical gadgets and gizmos we deal with daily, any chance we get to get ahead of them should be taken advantage of.
I'm sure a lot of us have already heard but Ralph Jacques will be retiring from Golden Fire at the end of the month. His expertise will be sorely missed. Hell, personally I wish I knew half of what he's forgotten. Well let me rethink that statement! Just messing with you Ralph…...seriously though on behalf of all of us, we wish nothing but the best!!
There will be festivities @ Golden City Hall on April 30th from 2—4pm. Be sure to stop by
Ken
Association Secretary

Meeting Notes:


Meeting Agenda

Meeting called to order 9am
Davco Fuel Processor 382 is primary use for EVT
Working w/ Pierce on the DD Series
100k mileage target before filter change
Test results has logged 130k before filters needed to be changed
Elemax Filter Technology
Projected 1000 hrs before elements needing changing
Arvada Fire is currently using this set- up with 600 hrs and is considered to be only halfway through life cycle
Secretary Report most email addresses are up to date
Treasurer Report
Checking $7064
Savings $5244
AIMS Proposal for Associates Degree Can be done online
Next CFMA Meeting Diversified Truck & RV Repair October 27, 2010 Meeting adjourned 11:03 am

Ken Roland