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8A Page 11 meeting local speed limit needs. In Jan. 2008, the sub-committee will provide an update to the TCPW Policy Committee on CTCDC's recent change to the California Traffic Manual. National League of Cities Seeks Data on Fire Company Turnout Time The National League of Cities (NLC) is requesting that cities participate in the Turnout Time Survey. Turnout time is the period of time starting when emergency units acknowledge being notified about an emergency and ending when the unit responds. The deadline for responses is Friday, Nov. 2. During the upcoming National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1710 standard review process, a change to turnout time will be considered. This review process starts in November and proceeds for two years. Information from the survey, conducted in conjunction with Center for Public Safety Excellence, will help asses the current 60-second turnout-time objective should be increased. The survey has been sent to 600 city fire departments. There are various proposals on this issue. Some are suggesting that the current 60-second objective be extended to 90 seconds. There also is a proposal for different turnout times for day and night calls as well as fire and medical emergency calls. Survey Execution The survey form is located at Y'fWw.~9.9iti~s.orQ/turnouttime. Return the survey to: Thomas Wieczorek: Executive Director Center for Public Safety Excellence 4501 Singer Court, Suite 180 Chantilly, VA 20151 Fax: (703) 961-0113 Questions about the Survey Questions regarding the Turnout Time Survey can be directed to Wieczorek at (866) 866-2324 ext. 208 or tom@J2gQlics?fetvexf.ellence,orQ. Cathy Spain, director of NLC's Center for Member Services is also available to answer any questions, She can be reached at !?'p_C!lD@..r:!.I~.QI9. or (202) 626-3123. NFPA Requests Proposals to Change 1710 Standard The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)'s 1710 standard, which pertains to career fire department organization and deployment, is about to undergo a two-year standard revision process. NFPA is requesting that city officials and the public take part in the revision, and submit changes to its current 1710 standard by Nov, 26. The 1710 standard includes: . Staffing levels (four person minimum) . Turnout time (60-second) . Arrival of the first arriving engine company · Arrival of an advance life support unit · Arrival of a unit with first responder or higher level capability at an emergency medical incident . Evaluation and reporting requirements The 1710 standard is updated every five years, with the next full update coming in 2009. The . current two-year standard revision will provide cities an opportunity to address issues they may 11