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By law, OFDDA has a representative on the BPSST Board.
The representative is named by the OFDDA Board of Directors and then his/her
name is submitted to the Governor for appointment. The BPSST Board is the
oversight committee of the Bureau of Public Safety Standards and Training.
This Committee meets on a monthly basis.
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The Bylaws and Policies Committee annually reviews the
Association’s constitution, bylaws, and policies, making any recommendations
to the board for revising these documents. This Committee meets as needed.
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Governor’s Fire Service
Policy Council
The Fire Service Policy Council was created by statute
to advise the Governor and the Legislature on issues affecting the fire
service. OFDDA holds one seat on the Council. The Association’s Board of
Directors submits a candidate for gubernatorial appointment to the Council.
The Council meets 6 to 10 times a year.
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The Joint Conference Committee works in conjunction
with the Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association in planning the annual joint fire
conference. By policy, the co-chair of this committee is the Association’s
1st Vice President. This Committee usually meets on a monthly
basis, January through June.
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Joint Fire Service
Legislative
The Association President appoints the OFDDA
representatives to the Joint Fire Service Legislative Committee.
Chairmanship of the committee alternates biannually between OFDDA and the
Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association. The Committee reviews legislation during
the legislative sessions and provides direction to the Association’s
representatives. In addition, the OFDDA representatives also serve on the
Legislative Committee of the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO).
The Joint Fire Service Legislative Committee meets semimonthly during
legislative sessions. SDAO’s Legislative Committee meets semimonthly during
legislative sessions and bimonthly during the interim.
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National Association of
Elected Fire Officials
The National Association of Fire Officials (NAFO) is
comprised of elected fire service officials. The association has three
levels of membership: state (comprised of statewide associations such as
OFDDA), individual (open to any elected fire service official), and
associate (open to any individual or organization affiliated with the fire
service). Each state member holds one seat and one alternate position on
the NAFO board of directors. The OFDDA President appoints the Association’s
representative and alternate. NAFO meets four to six times per year,
typically out of state.
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The Nominations Committee consults with interested
members to develop a list of candidates for election to the OFDDA Board of
Directors at the Association’s annual conference.
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The Oregon Life Safety Team coordinates and implements
consistent statewide fire prevention messages, campaigns, and model
programs.
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The Property Committee is comprised of the
Association’s Past Presidents as appointed by the President. The Committee
meets as needed and is responsible for making recommendations to the Board
of Directors regarding the maintenance, construction, and general operations
of the Oregon Fire Service Center.
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