Following a salute to the flag and a moment of silence, a quorum call was taken.

Welcoming everyone was Chief John DeSilva who thanked everyone for coming and also thanked the staff of the cafe for their cooperation. He introduced his two Deputy Chiefs

There were no Advocate Members present.

Chief Carrier noted that the minutes of the previous meetings were printed and distributed. A MOTION (Mason/Nelson) to accept the minutes as printed carried unanimously.

Deputy Chief Martin Carrier presented the financial report for the month. A MOTION (LeClaire/Christopoulos) to accept it carried unanimously.

Chief Lemire read three applications in first reading and two in second reading. A MOTION (Christopoulos/Cartier) to accept those in second reading for membership carried unanimously. The NHAFC welcomes him as its newest members: Fire Chief Timothy Robbins of Gilmanton and Deputy Fire Chief Deborah Pendergast of Laconia.

Chief Carrier reported on the following:

• By-laws Committee - Chief LeClaire to Chair and have meeting soon.
• Meeting with PFFNH went well. Suggesting a fire service summit.
• Resource Directory - Marty needs suggestions for advertisers.
• October meeting aboard ship in Portsmouth - Chief LeClaire to report.

Chief LeClaire reported on the meeting with PFFNH

• Described issues of joint concern.
• Suggested summit to improve relationships - all chiefs welcome to attend. To be held October 17, 2005. More info later.
• Discussed election of officers and several other issues.
• Discussed Line of Duty Death Team.

Fire Standards & Training Director Richard Mason reported on the following:

• Commission vacancy - must be Chief of a full-time department.
• HB 303 which clarifies FST membership.
• Visiting Committee to report on FF Rescue Skills curriculum.
• Academy Awards nominations due July 1.
• Recruit School is in week 10.
• EMS protocol committee.
• Miscellaneous new hires, other visiting committees, EMS issues and exemption from RSA 541-A.

State Fire Marshal William Degnan reported on the following:

• Hazardous materials incident in Hudson.
• Fireworks issues.
• Private school inspection issue.
• Legislative issues tabled.

Deputy Director of Emergency Management Peter DeNutte reported on the following:

• The bill eliminating cell phone chargebacks passed.
• E-911 systems is upgrading all PC equipment.
• Bids are out for the Emergency Management building (closed on June 17).

Chief Allen for the SERC reported that there was movement in certifying the committee.

Chief LeClaire, for the Advisory Committee on Emergency Preparedness, reiterated that all applications had to be submitted ASAP.

Chief Lambert, for the Building Code Review Board stated that there was to be a meeting tomorrow. He also mentioned the conference in Springfield June 23 to 26 and that the NEAFC meeting would be Friday.

Chief Allen reporting for the NEDIAFC, spoke on "Fire Service Stand-down Day" June 21. He also mentioned the group purchasing organization formed to save money. It can be found at FireRescueGPO.com.

Chief Wright, for the Audit Committee, submitted it's report which found the Association's books to be in good order. A MOTION (Christopoulos/Nelson) to accept the report, carried unanimously.

Chief LeClaire reported that the October meeting will be aboard the MV Thomas Leighton going out of Portsmouth Harbor. He warned that it would be a tad pricey and stated that spouses/guests were invited.

The next meeting will be July 14 at the Fire Station in North Hampton.

The meeting was adjoined at 2018 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

Chief Brent T. Lemire, ret.
Secretary, NHAFC