Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Training Public Protection Administration.

Lobbying Interests:
Training Administration Public Protection.

CEO Name:
Bruce Fuerbringer

Contact
DMB
David M Bloom
5382 Mariner's Cove Dr #314
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 210-7218
(608) 210-7235
bloomd@town.madison.wi.us

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
David M Bloom Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/25/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Peter C Christianson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/25/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 521
Assembly Bill 521
relating to: ordinances establishing standards for places of employment and public buildings.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/16/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 717
Assembly Bill 717
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 225

For
Notification Date
1/23/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 864
Assembly Bill 864
relating to: requirements for automatic fire suppression systems and exhaust hoods in mobile kitchens.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 173

Against
Notification Date
3/10/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Opposed to change in WI Fire Prevention Code
Senate Bill 266
Senate Bill 266
relating to: ordinances establishing standards for places of employment and public buildings.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/16/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 289
Senate Bill 289
relating to: the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in certain buildings, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 205

For
Notification Date
2/7/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 379
Senate Bill 379
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/11/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 525
Senate Bill 525
relating to: requirements for automatic fire suppression systems and exhaust hoods in mobile kitchens.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/10/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Opposed to change in WI Fire Prevention Code

Budget Bill Subjects

Employment Relations Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations Commission

Notification Date
7/31/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
WSFCA is OPPOSED to inclusion in the Budget of the provision which weakens the authority of local Police and Fire Commissions.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Comm 14 to specify the procedures and conditions that fire departments and municipalities must comply with to receive their fire dues distribution.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 14 to specify the procedures and conditions that fire departments and municipalities must comply with to receive their fire dues distribution.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 550 (10/15/2001)
Against
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
The WSFCA is opposed to that portion of Comm 14 which would specify the procedures and conditions that fire departments and municipalities must comply with in order to receive their fire dues distribution.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Design of distinguished licensed plates for Fire/EMS personnel.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Design of distinguished licensed plates for Fire/EMS personnel.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

"Safe cigarette" legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
"Safe cigarette" legislation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Amend HFS 110, 111, and 112 to increase the various EMT recertification cycles from two years to four years.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend HFS 110, 111, and 112 to increase the various EMT recertification cycles from two years to four years.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Carbon monoxide detectors for multifamily housing and public accomodations, including on- and off-campus housing.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Carbon monoxide detectors for multifamily housing and public accomodations, including on- and off-campus housing.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Consolidate all Fire Service components (i.e. training, standards, investigations, and prevention) under one state office.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consolidate all Fire Service components (i.e. training, standards, investigations, and prevention) under one state office.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Fireworks regulation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fireworks regulation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Funding source for the State Trauma System.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding source for the State Trauma System.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Implement an intra-state mutual aid system.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implement an intra-state mutual aid system.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Prevent job discrimination against volunteer Fire Fighters and EMTs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prevent job discrimination against volunteer Fire Fighters and EMTs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Provide liability and workers compensation coverage for members of state-designated collapse rescue teams.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide liability and workers compensation coverage for members of state-designated collapse rescue teams.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

State income tax exemption for moneys earned by volunteer Fire Fighters and EMTs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State income tax exemption for moneys earned by volunteer Fire Fighters and EMTs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Support adoption of the full suite of National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) codes, including NFPA 5000, NFPA 1/Uniform, and NFPA 101 Life Safety codes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support adoption of the full suite of National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) codes, including NFPA 5000, NFPA 1/Uniform, and NFPA 101 Life Safety codes.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Support for fire sprinkler recommendations contained in the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) -- seek amendment to Commerce building code rules.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for fire sprinkler recommendations contained in the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) -- seek amendment to Commerce building code rules.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

TABOR.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TABOR.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Adoption of Comm 60 - 66 (2006 edition of International Building Code) and Comm 14 (2006 edition of National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention Code)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adoption of Comm 60 - 66 (2006 edition of International Building Code) and Comm 14 (2006 edition of National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention Code)

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Carbon Monoxide Detector legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Carbon Monoxide Detector legislation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Mandatory inspection of propane tanks and propane tank lines.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mandatory inspection of propane tanks and propane tank lines.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Safe Cigarette Legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Safe Cigarette Legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$16,457.00
2007
July - December
$20,007.00
2008
January - June
$14,500.55
2008
July - December
$16,185.73
Total $67,150.28
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
14.60
2007
July - December
9.95
2008
January - June
7.00
2008
July - December
2.50
Total 34.05
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
42.25
2007
July - December
38.65
2008
January - June
39.50
2008
July - December
48.95
Total 169.35

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: ordinances establishing standards for places of employment and public buildings.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: ordinances establishing standards for places of employment and public buildings.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: requirements for automatic fire suppression systems and exhaust hoods in mobile kitchens.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: requirements for automatic fire suppression systems and exhaust hoods in mobile kitchens.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in certain buildings, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 6%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
15%
Total 8%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
20%
Total 8%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 8%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 6%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 6%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
15%
Total 13%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 9%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 1%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 3%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures