Thanks to FRC (Fire Research Corporation) for hosting a day of technical training at their facility in Nesconset! The event went well, we've had lots of positive feedback from attendees. Everyone I spoke to at FRC thought the exercise was worthwhile and they hope to host another one someday. Several FRC employees participated in the training session including: Toh Meng, Deven Patel, Bob Galazka, Brian Roerich, Tomasz Salazkow, Mike Leek, and Mike (Bart) Bartholomay. Bob G. provided me with the following summary of the day's activities.

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The next meeting will be held at the Holbrook Fire Department 390 Terry Blvd in Holbrook Dispatcher # 631-588-0099

SPEAKERS - Jim Johannessen of UNDERWRITER LABORATORIES (UL) will discuss will discuss aerial testing and the new NFPA 1911 "Standard for Service Tests of Fire Pump Systems on Fire Apparatus" which governs In-service pumps, In-service aerial devices and maintenance on In-service fire apparatus.

Javier Hernandez on ONSPOT AUTOMATIC CHAINS will discuss operation and maintenance of their tire chain system

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The first meeting of the fall season was held at East Farmingdale Fire Department on September 28. LIEVT member Artie Shirreffs and Chief Kevin de Vito arranged to have an excellent grilled chicken dinner with all the trimmings before the business meeting.President Steve Velasquez opened the meeting and introduced Brian Roehrich of FIRE RESEARCH CORP. who discussed the electrical training seminar that will be held at 26 Southern Blvd., Nesconset on October 27 at 9 AM. There will be no charge to attendees - lunch and coffee breaks will be provided. The size will be limited to the first 40 who register. If there is an overflow, FRC may do another class at another time. The members were told to go to the web site http://www.lievt.org for information or contact Brian at (973) 256-0026 or RSVP to fax # (973) 256-0387.