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The Fire Protection Policy Board (FPPB) is responsible for (1) establishing a comprehensive state policy regarding fire protection services, and (2) advising the Chief of the Washington State Patrol and the State Fire Marshal on matters relating to their duties under state law.

The Policy Board has selected three goals on which to focus in 2008 and 2009. These goals will be the focal point of efforts during the 2009 Biennial Legislative Session.They will also help direct work efforts of the Policy Board’s standing committees:

• State Fire Defense Committee
• Training and Education Committee
• Fire Prevention Committee
• Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial Committee

In the fall of 2009, the Policy Board will again convene to assess progress on the 2008-2009 goals and review the eight remaining goals and determine which goals will be included for emphasis in the 2011 Biennial Legislative Session. It is the intent of the Policy Board to ensure that its Strategic Direction is provided timely enough that this direction can be communicated to stakeholders and coincide with the state’s budget cycle.

General Information, Laws & Reports

• Fire Protection Policy Board Operational Guidelines
• Fire Protection Policy Board Meeting Protocols

Fire Protection Policy Board Laws:

• RCW 43.43.930
  State fire protection services — Intent
• RCW 43.43.932
  State fire protection policy board — Created — Members.
• RCW 43.43.934
  State fire protection policy board — Duties — Fire training and education master plan — Fire protection master plan
• RCW 43.43.936
  State fire protection policy board — Advisory duties
• RCW 43.43.938
  Director of fire protection — Appointment — Duties

Reports and Position Papers:

• Membership
• FPPB 2008-2009 Strategic Plan
• FPPB 2006 Annual Report (11 mb)
• Position Paper 1 - Residential Fire Sprinklers
• Position Paper 2 - Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes

Policy Board Meeting Minutes & Schedule

• 2009 Fire Protection Policy Board Schedule

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