ICC Region I Radio

Latest Episodes:

ICC Region I Radio - Cindy Davis, Deputy Director, VA & ICC Board President Aug 08, 2022

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In this episode I spoke with Cindy Davis, Deputy Director, Division of Building and Fire Regulations with the State of Virginia and the President of the Board of Directors of the International Code Council. We discussed her background, building relationships, ICC Global Initiatives, and the many programs that International Code Council offers code professionals.

JACK A. PROCTOR VIRGINIA BUILDING CODE ACADEMY (VBCA) https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/vbca

Technical Training Program https://www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/safety2/technical-training-program/

Mentorship Program https://www.iccsafe.org/safety2/#mentor

International Code Council Global Services https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/global-services/

ICC Region I Radio - Madison Dominescy, Director or Safety 2.0 Programs with ICC May 18, 2022

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In this episode Madison Dominescy the Director of Safety 2.0 with the International Code Council joined me for discussion. In this episode we talked about Building Safety month and the many programs that International Code Council offers. Included are links to the items we discussed. Safety 2.0 https://www.iccsafe.org/safety2/ Technical Training Program https://www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/safety2/technical-training-program/ Mentorship Program https://www.iccsafe.org/safety2/#mentor Military Families Career Path Program https://www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/safety2/icc-military-families-building-career-path-program/

ICC Region I Radio - Gary Lum and Wayne Masuda Ret. Battalion Chiefs with Honolulu Fire and the Hawaii State Fire Council Apr 29, 2022

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In this episode we spoke with retired battalion chiefs Gary Lum and Wayne Masuda. They both help to support the Hawaii State Fire Council. We discussed their backgrounds, experiences that helped shape their careers and their work with the State Fire Council. A topic we discussed was the efforts by the Honolulu Fire Department to implement its High-Rise Condominium Life Safety Evaluation program. Here is a link to the program details: https://fire.honolulu.gov/fire-and-life-safety/homeowners/sprinklers/

ICC Region I Radio - Chief Tonya Hoover, Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator with the USFA Apr 06, 2022

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In this episode we spoke with Chief Tonya Hoover, Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator with the United States Fire Administration. We discussed Chief Hoover's background, what drew her to a fire service career, mentors and people that have shaped her career, adoption of requirements for residential fire sprinklers in California, the National Fire Academy and the curriculum, community risk reduction, and the future. National Fire Academy: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/ USFA Social Media Tool Kits: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/media/social_toolkits/

ICC Region I Radio - Truong Huynh, General Superintendent Long Beach Building and Safety Bureau Mar 27, 2022

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In this episode we spoke with Truong Huynh, General Superintendent with the Long Beach Building and Safety Bureau. We discussed his background, code development and his efforts with the L.A. Basin ICC Chapter. Here is the link to the Los Angeles Basin Chapter of the ICC's Code Coordination Committee and the shared spreadsheet we discussed in our conversation. https://icclabc.org/code-coordination

ICC Region I Radio - Janice Van Mullem, Fire Marshal Huntington Beach Fire Department Feb 21, 2022

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In this episode we spoke with Janice Van Mullem, Fire Marshal with the Huntington Beach Fire Department. In this episode we discussed her background, mentors she has had during her career, Huntington Beach programs to help new businesses, community reduction efforts in Huntington Beach, and leadership. Also here are the links to many of the items we discussed during the episode.

Safe Beach Day… https://safebeachday.com/huntington-city-beachfor sting ray risk (and other cool things)

2021 Open House… on FB and Instagram…

https://fb.watch/bfWWapuMtO/

https://fb.watch/bfWZFBo0Db/

https://fb.watch/bfW_PCI-N4/

https://fb.watch/bfW-u8moL_/

https://fb.watch/bfX06OALXV/

https://fb.watch/bfX0WA1jcX/

https://fb.watch/bfX1FPMvS7/

https://fb.watch/bfX2KOpDkN/

2020 Open House… https://www.youtube.com/user/HBFireDepartment/videos

ICC Region I Radio - Greg Rogers, Deputy Fire Chief Spokane Valley Fire Department Jan 31, 2022

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In this episode we spoke with Greg Rogers, Deputy Fire Chief with the Spokane Valley Fire Department. In this episode we discussed his background and jurisdiction he serves, their efforts during Community Risk Reduction Week, importance of building a coalition and developing partnerships for the success of Community Risk Reduction (CRR), the Spokane Valley Fire Department's Apartment Safety Program, emergency preparedness, how the pandemic has influenced CRR, and virtual reality in safety education.

ICC Region I Spotlight - Valerie Evans, Building Official, City of North Las Vegas Jan 17, 2022

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In this episode we spoke with Valerie Evans, Building Official with the City of North Las Vegas. She was recognized as the 2020 International Code Council Code Official of the Year. In this episode we discussed her background, jurisdiction she covers, perspectives on recruiting and code enforcement, building relationships and networking, response to the pandemic, and goals for this upcoming year.

ICC Region I Radio - Sara Yerkes ICC Senior VP of Government Relations Jan 03, 2022

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In this episode we spoke with Sara Yerkes, ICC Senior VP of Government Relations. In this episode we discussed many topics to include: her background and how she got her start in government relations, her involvement in the development the Congressional Fire Service Institute, mentors she has had throughout her career, the successes and difficulties in building a consensus, how the pandemic has reshaped service delivery, notable experiences and leadership.

ICC Region I Code Official Spotlight - Michael O'Brian, Fire Chief Brighton Area Fire Authority Dec 20, 2021

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In this episode we spoke with Michael O'Brian, Fire Chief of the Brighton Area Fire Authority in Brighton, MI. Chief O'Brian is also the Chair of the ICC Fire Code Action Committee and the International Director of the Fire and Life Safety Section of the International Fire Chiefs Association. He was awarded the Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership Award at the 2021 Annual International Code Council Conference.

In this episode we discussed many topics to include: