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OREGON LIFE SAFETY TEAM
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 16, 2020
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chemeketa Brooks Regional Training Center
4910 Brooklake Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97305
Building 2, Room 102B
Attendees/Representing
Biggs, Connie – Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal
Birr, Tim – Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Retired
Burns, David – US Consumer Product Safety Council
Crafton, Troy – Polk County Fire District
Cross, Amber – Turner Fire District
Fields, David – Unites States Forest Service*
Goff, Scott – Umatilla Co. Fire District*
Harnden, Rich – (Guest) Central Oregon Fire Management Services*
Hatch, Joanne – Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Heidt, Cody – Keizer Fire District
Houston, Laura – Stayton Fire District
Kosmas, Kim – Portland Fire & Rescue
Kusz, Jim – North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District 13
Lacey, Stacy – Central Oregon Fire Management Services*
McGrew, Claire – Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal *
Mendez, Alfredo – Albany Fire Department
Metheny, Samantha – Medford Fire & Rescue*
Miller, Tony – Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue
Nelson, Barbara – Stayton Fire District
Owens, Rudy - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal
Priest, Jeff – (Guest) Central Oregon Fire Management Services*
Roach, Amy – Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal
Shanklin, Kari – Clackamas County Fire District 1
Simons, Jacleen – American Red Cross
Slavens, Ginger – Nestucca Fire & Rescue
Stafford, Stephanie – Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal
Storms, AnneMarie – Keizer Fire District
Van Dyke, Kevin – Oregon Fire District Directors Association
*indicates attendance via teleconference
Page 1Welcome/Introductions/Updates
Stephanie welcomed the group and introductions were made around the room and on the phone.
Smoke Alarm Update – Stephanie Stafford
ANSI* UL217 is the new Safety Standards for Smoke Alarms
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) developed new smoke alarm standards and testing
requirements. Those requirements will reduce nuisance alarms and detect different smoke
characteristics.
The May 2020 start date has been changed to June 2021 as there is currently only one
manufacturer. Beginning in June 2021, UL will no longer issue a UL listing for current smoke
alarms that do not meet the new UL217
January 1, 2022 NFPA 72 will require all new installed household smoke alarms to meet
listing specifications which will be able to distinguish between smoke generated by routine
cooking and smoke generated by potentially more serious sources such as furniture.
More Information: www.smokealarms.ul.com
*American National Standards Institute
Smoke Alarm Review
Stephanie wanted to review smoke alarm law, because reviewing the law helps us with
consistent messaging. A lot of consumers are very confused by the 10 year batteries, so
Stephanie provided some clarity on the laws.
10 year batteries required only in Ionization/battery only operated
Hardwired required – Depends on code requirements at time of construction
Located on all levels of the home? – Yes
Distance from Bedroom doorways – 21 feet
Required inside bedrooms – Depends on code requirements at time of construction
Replacement date – 10 years or no longer responds
David Burns asked about placement location. People have cathedral ceilings and need 8+
foot ladders to install, which could be dangerous. Discussion was had about placement and
codes regarding that. Many fire agencies will assist homeowners in installing alarms in their
home.
The OSFM Smoke Alarm Installation Program
The current cost for the smoke alarms that the OSFM buys is $13.50 each. The alarms are
ionization alarms with a 10 year tamper resistant battery pack.
Page 2The new technology that was discussed previously (ANSI* UL217) will likely not be ionization
or photoelectric. The new alarms do not currently have a 10 year battery, and will probably
cost about $40-45 dollars each.
The OSFM’s Smoke Alarm Program overview for the 2019-2021 biennium shows that so far
3,737 smoke alarms have been given to various agencies at a cost of $50,450. 59% of those
alarms went to American Red Cross
American Red Cross is a great Installation Resource. If someone in your area needs smoke
alarms and your agency doesn’t have a program to install, you can reach out to American
Red Cross at preparedness@redcross.org or 503-528-5783 (Medford area – 541-842-4717
and Bend area 541-749-4144) American Red Cross also has alarms for the deaf and hard of
hearing.
Outdoor Fire Data – Stephanie Stafford
Stephanie started by sharing some statistics from The OSFM on human caused outdoor fires
in Oregon between 2014 and 2018. 22,916 total outdoor fires in Oregon in those years, and
5,258 of them intentionally set. There was $11,084,771 in loss associated with those fires, 97
civilian casualties (injuries +deaths) and 34 fire service casualties associated with those
casualties.
The top heat sources for outdoor fires were cigarettes, hot embers, ash and other smoldering
objects, lighters and matches. Hot ember and ash also includes hot coals, coke and charcoal
(Coke usually refers to a solid fuel made by coal in the absence of air so that the volatile
components are driven off), charcoal and sparks or embers from a chimney that ignite.
Comparison was made between The OSFM fire data and the fire data for Oregon
Department of Forestry (ODF). In looking at top causes for fires in the ODF report, the
causes were lightning, equipment use, debris burning, and recreation.
Bigfoot: Believe in Fire Safety Planning – Stephanie Stafford
Stephanie gave a recap of last year’s Bigfoot campaign and asked the group for ideas for this
year’s upcoming Bigfoot fire prevention marketing. “Believe in Fire Safety” became the
tagline for the 2019 campaign, and we will be keeping that theme this year. Discussion was
had about the purple background and why people thought it worked so well. The group
agreed that showing his silhouette against the purple background looks like sunset and helps
maintain the mystery. For more information on The OSFM Bigfoot: Believe in Fire Safety
materials, please visit https://www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/sfm/Pages/Wildland-Urban-
Interface.aspx
Stephanie shared the costs of the 2019 Bigfoot Wildfire Prevention marketing and asked the
group for ideas for messaging, and materials to be used spring 2020 when Bigfoot comes
“out of hibernation”
Page 3Jim suggested reusable grocery bags, due to the new Oregon Law that bans disposable
bags. The bag style Jim referred to were ones that The OSFM bought that had the OSU and
U 0f O mascots on them. Kevin said the reusable bags are a great messaging tool, because
they will be carried in grocery stores all over Oregon and seen by many.
David Burns suggested placemats that has a storyboard type concept to it. The theme David
suggested is “where has Bigfoot been?”
Jim suggested comic books, and Jacleen said the Oregon Office of Emergency Management
has two comic books that just fly off the tables at events. AnneMarie said that she has copies
and she will provide one for Stephanie. The Without Warning comics come with both
Earthquake preparedness, and Tsunami preparedness and are available in both English and
Spanish. Those can be viewed and downloaded at
https://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/Pages/Preparedness-Publications.aspx.
Dave Fields suggested the paper sleeve for coffee cups. He said they could be distributed to
coffee drive thru places all over the state. Stephanie said she does want to be cautious about
copying things that other agencies do, such as the coffee sleeves, which Keep Oregon
Green currently produces and distributes.
Several people said that the Bigfoot stickers were a huge hit and asked that we make more
for this year. The stickers go fast and are very popular with people of all ages.
Dave Fields said that in many parts of the state target shooting happens twice a year, around
Christmas, and during deer hunting season at the end of August. Developing something that
would tie in with that would be seen by a large audience that we may otherwise not reach.
Stephanie said that we will have a full page ad in the OSU baseball program for all home
games. She is currently looking at a Bigfoot theme for this year’s ad.
Stephanie shared some of the draft images that Carlee has been working on. Dave pointed
out that in one of the images it was an Electric Leaf Blower. People said an image with a
rake would be good.
The group suggested using the words “create defensible space” on products created to
replace the words “plan + Preparation”.
In the Airstream photo the group said maybe something that talked about packing a shovel
and make sure your fire is out. Airstream RV’s are trendy right now and the group liked the
image. David Burns suggested a bucket by the fire pit. AnneMarie suggested removing the
tree located in the middle of the picture to make it less “cluttered looking and easier to read.
Kim suggested moving the OSFM logo to make it more visible, and Troy suggested up
behind Bigfoot’s head would be a great place for the logo.
In talking about ATV images, Laura said the ATV images were well received last year.
Several people suggested using the image of a side by side. Dragging chains can be a
problem with side by side.
Page 4Troy said that we need to remove grass in the ATV photos, because laws state that you need
to stay on the trails. Troy also mentioned a video with Bigfoot riding in a side by side. He
thought it was a commercial for energy drinks.
Products that the group suggested:
• Stickers. Some of the ideas were:
A truck in simple graphic with “It’s no Myth….”
Bigfoot at a campfire.
Bumper Sticker with “Believe in Fire Safety with Bigfoot as the “I” in Believe. (Also
make this a website banner).
Camper trailer as a sticker
“I believe in Fire Safety” sticker
“Put YOUR foot down on Wildfire”
Image was suggested with family campfire scene with Bigfoot looking at them from
afar – using “Bigfoot is always watching” slogan.
• Coasters – ATV design is suggested
• Window clings were suggested, but the majority of the group liked stickers better
• Eyeglass cloths
• New T-shirt design
• Billboards
• Mobile phone wallpapers
• Social media – David suggested “Make Bigfoot your BFF”
• Cell phone wallets – Kim suggested them especially to target teen audiences
• Rubber bracelets were suggested by Tim.
Stephanie said that there are no plans of Bigfoot being inside any structures. The focus of
the Bigfoot marketing is Wildland and WUI fires.
Samantha loved the “Squatch out your campfire” slogan and also suggested creating Bigfoot
memes. Kim agreed and said teens are huge into memes and thinks they have huge spread
and cost nothing to create.
Jeff shared that he really liked the new product ideas
Jim suggested airports and billboards again. More bang for your buck. Stephanie has plans
to develop those again this year.
Other Business
Joanne is retiring and will be bringing her replacement to the next meeting. Joanne assured
the group that TVF&R will still be present and active in OLST.
Jim is also retiring. Today was his last OLST meeting as a representative of North Lincoln
Co. Fire District. Jim does plan to continue attending the OLST meetings.
Meeting adjourned 3:03 p.m.
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