Welcome to the FireRescue GPO
FireRescue GPO is Expanding!
FireRescue GPO has expanded its membership base. We are extending our services to any firefighter or fire department that joins our association. There are NO MEMBER FEES and its COMPLETELY FREE!
As a member of FireRescue GPO, you have access to products and services at national level pricing. We have everything from turnout gear, boots, gloves, EMS equipment and supplies to station wear and tools. Utilize your benefits today by registering on FireRescue GPO's improved site.
Get 21% off all cell phone plans
Our mission is to reduce costs and promote safety and innovation in the fire service. Register at
www.firerescue-gpo.com or contact our live customer service at 800.810.3909
Fire Rescue GPO Council
Telcon Notes
August
17, 2006
Keith
Condra present (yes, planning on attending FRI meeting)
Richard
Carrizzo present (no FRI because of board meeting)
Jack
Taylor present (not attending FRI)
Sacha
Dick present (no FRI division responsibility)
Bett
Clark absent (availability for FRI meeting undetermined)
Mike
ONeil absent (is available for the FRI meeting)
John
Klum present (not attending FRI)
Bill
Askenstedt present (no FRI division responsibility)
Jeff
Griffin present (conflict with other meetings at FRI)
Samantha
Simpson present (conflict with other meeting in afternoon at FRI)
Crosby
Grindle - present
1)
Welcome and introduction of new
members
1.
Samantha Simpson WFCA
2.
Jack Taylor
Missouri
Valley
Division
2)
Review program changes since IAFC
action
1.
Website
1.
new site should be up by end of
week / first of next week
2.
open enrollment
1.
available now by calling in to
office, will be available on line with new website
3.
Division share clarification
1.
Divisions are now receiving an
equal share of the 20% that was going to the IAFC.
This is a thank you for participating in the program and with the hope
that it will motivate the divisions to promote the program more.
4.
Communication
1.
need electronic marketing piece on
open enrollment
Crosby
to send out with the notes
5.
Other related questions and
comments
6.
WFCA marketing plan
1.
A marketing plan / strategy has
been developed for the WFCA to help them promote the program and work with the
divisions and state associations on program promotion
2.
floated the idea about buying
sponsorships at state conferences with the state money in the name of FRGPO and
the Division. This still gives the
money to the states but it also ensures that the divisions and the FRGPO will
get definitive recognition
3.
John Klum still working with Sea
Western and Bruce Busch to set up meeting on fire hose.
3)
Vendor announcements
1.
Fastenal sales steadily
increasing refer to spreadsheet
1.
Crosby
to send new contact at Fastenal to council
2.
Sprint sales are a significant
percentage of revenue
1.
reminder that contract is
available to friends and family
2.
need to promote the contract so
the contract will be renewed
3.
possibility of contract pricing
being extended to Nextel service
4.
please use Sprint flyer attached
with these notes to promote the contract
3.
Zoll sales
1.
Competitively bid contract is
available
2.
Zoll sales are also a significant
portion of revenue
4.
Gladiator contract was not renewed
due to lack of use
4)
FRI meeting and exhibits
1.
Booth Plans
1.
Fastenal three of vendors
Dewalt and other tool people
2.
Performance Marketing
1.
Air Boss
2.
Vizcom
3.
Armored Textiles
4.
Ready rack
5.
Dry Guy
6.
Glove Corp
7.
SAS Safety Corp
3.
Corporate Express
4.
COI and FRGPO
1.
Chairs and coffee samples
5.
Collegiate
2.
FRGPO Council meeting on September
13 at FRI
1.
Discussion about who will be able
to attend. Determined that almost no
one is available for the entire day and only some may be available for the
morning.
Crosby
to check with Bett and Mike about their plans
and then get back to the Council with a plan.
2.
please send any items you want on
agenda to
Crosby
3.
RFP process and status
4.
Key Vendors and sales
5.
increased marketing efforts at
division level
5)
General Discussion
1.
seems to be running pretty
smoothly
2.
MO Valley Div did renew for 3
years
3.
SE Div is still considering
4.
Eastern is still considering
February 2006
Update
The FireRescue Group Purchasing Organization is an exclusive member benefit
of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) that has been serving the
fire industry for the past three years. During this time, the FireRescue GPO has
grown from a regional program to a national program available to over 10,000
chief officers and their departments. All eight of the IAFC Divisions in the
U.S. are now participating in the FireRescue GPO which means greater negotiating
strength and more savings to you, the member!
