Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Training Public Protection Administration.

Lobbying Interests:
Training administration public protection, emergency medical services (EMS), regional hazards materials.

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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 319
Assembly Bill 319
Relating to: regional structural collapse teams and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 43

For
Notification Date
7/2/2009
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 324
Assembly Bill 324
Relating to: impersonating certain officials and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/23/2009
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
Support
Assembly Bill 464
Assembly Bill 464
Relating to: a requirement that an employer permit an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver for a volunteer fire department or fire company, a public agency, or a nonprofit corporation ...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/23/2009
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
Support
Assembly Bill 890
Assembly Bill 890
Relating to: the display and sale of novelty lighters and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/12/2010
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
Support prohiting the sale of novelty lighters to minors.
Senate Bill 127
Senate Bill 127
Relating to: notification to the state and certain public agencies regarding a medical malpractice claim and limits on liability.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 278

Other
Notification Date
10/30/2009
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 308
Senate Bill 308
Relating to: a requirement that an employer permit an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver for a volunteer fire department or fire company, a public agency, or a nonprofit corporation ...

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 140

For
Notification Date
10/23/2009
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
Support

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Appointment of Chief Bradley Liggett to Legislative Council Special Committee on Local Service Consolidation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Chief Bradley Liggett to Legislative Council Special Committee on Local Service Consolidation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/25/2010
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.

LRB-4503/2 -- Limitation on claims against non-profit ambulance service providers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4503/2 -- Limitation on claims against non-profit ambulance service providers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/17/2010
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 coverage for non-profit fire and emergency medical services under MABAS agreements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide liability coverage for non-profit fire and emergency medical services under MABAS agreements.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
4/12/2010
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.

Regional Haz Mat Teams contract renewal and budget.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regional Haz Mat Teams contract renewal and budget.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/21/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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.

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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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
1/6/2009
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

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$20,191.50
2009
July - December
$19,819.00
2010
January - June
$20,080.50
2010
July - December
$18,268.00
Total $78,359.00
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
11.80
2009
July - December
6.85
2010
January - June
5.05
2010
July - December
5.75
Total 29.45
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
34.20
2009
July - December
25.65
2010
January - June
40.30
2010
July - December
28.75
Total 128.90

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: regional structural collapse teams and granting rule-making authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
30%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 11%
Relating to: notification to the state and certain public agencies regarding a medical malpractice claim and limits on liability.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: impersonating certain officials and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: a requirement that an employer permit an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver for a volunteer fire department or fire company, a public agency, or a nonprofit corporation to be late for or absent from work if the lateness or absence is due to the employee responding to an emergency that begins before the employee is required to report to work.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
15%
2010
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: a requirement that an employer permit an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver for a volunteer fire department or fire company, a public agency, or a nonprofit corporation to be late for or absent from work if the lateness or absence is due to the employee responding to an emergency that begins before the employee is required to report to work.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
15%
2010
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: the display and sale of novelty lighters and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 5%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
30%
Total 9%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
20%
Total 11%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
30%
2009
July - December
20%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
10%
Total 16%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
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
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total 1%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
10%
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures