Clinton Heights Fire Department Minutes of Line Officers Meeting – March 26, 2006.

Officers in Attendants:

Chief Mehalich

Assistant Chiefs:CaptainsLieutenant

CherubinoPhillipsHazzard

Racine

Penk

Hart

Guests:

None

Minutes from the Previous Meetings: Minutes from the February 2006 were presented and approved by the body.

Correspondence:

  1. Advertisement regarding parade in Columbia County
  2. 209U paperwork from Garelick Farms
  3. North Greenbush Memorial Day parade on May 29, 2006 @ 1300

Chiefs Report:

  1. Discussed the need for strut/jack stabilization system

OUTCOME: CPT Phillips will review material and have more information for next meeting.

  1. Is in the process of ordering two Little Giant Ladders for 85ENG and 8TRUCK
  2. Reported that 86ENG is holding water. Will report to Commissioners that there is no need to invest in fixing the tank at this time.

Assistant Chiefs Report:

A/C Cherubino

  1. Presented the body with letter from OSHA regarding time limits and restraints on training. Letter explains that the need is to train to standard not time.
  2. Discussed the need for members to complete LOSAP Sheets for formal training classes. Recommended that members attach a copy of certificate to LOSAP sheet for processing.

A/C Phelan

Excuse - Vacation

Officers:

CPT Phillips:

  1. Reported a maintenance issue with the door sensors on 8TRUCK.
  2. Reported FF Warner and LT Hazzard are qualified on 8TRUCK.
  3. Reported a problem with the On-Spot Chains on 8TRUCK.
  4. Inquired about Fire Police calling for directions.

OUTCOME: Necessary traffic is expectable; the Chief wants to know when they (Fire Police) are on scene. This clarifies directives given by CPT Tracy during last drill.

  1. Requested to explore making/purchasing a roof simulator.

OUTCOME: Directed by Chief Mehalich to obtain pricing and drawings for next meeting.

CPT Tracy:

Excused - Work

LT Hendrick:

Absent

LT Hazzard:

Will bring a Hybrid vehicle for training in May

LT Racine:

  1. Inquired about the status of purchasing hot sticks

OUTCOME: Chief Mehalich to order

  1. Rehab clothing/kits are in service on 85 ENG and 86ENG
  2. Inquired about the status of FF Burns

OUTCOME: [REDACTED – PERSONNEL ISSUE]

LT Hart:

  1. Will be fixing malfunctioning door on 86ENG
  2. Will be fixing siren at Station II

LT Penk:

  1. Wants updated box alarms, located alarms in station from 1997
  2. Reported he did not fill 86ENG as reported by FF Kraus

Guests:

N/A

Committee Reports:

Grant (Asst Chief Cherubino & CPT Tracy):

  1. Reported the grant is due.
  2. Asked CPT Phillips and LT Hart to get info about Vent Simulator, possible are able to obtain money/resources from Home Depot.

Uniform and Parade (LT Hart)

1.None

SOP/SOG (All)

  1. None

Training Request:

  1. None

Old Business:

ITEMCONTACTACTION

Re-write SOP / SOGAllWorking

Prices for Projector BulbLT HartNeeds bulb number

2006 AFG GrantA/C CherubinoWorking

Driver Training on 8TRUCKChief Mehalich / A/C PhelanWorking

Hot SticksChief MehalichOrdering

Stabilization KitCPT PhillipsInformation

Vent SimulatorCPT Phillips/LT HartInformation/Prices

New Business:

  1. Discussed duty status after being out on medical leave/injury

Debate:

Chief Mehalich led the body in discussion regarding 8RESCUE. After a lengthydiscussion, it was unanimously decided that we should inform the Commissioner that we would like to abandon the project to replace 8RESCUE. It is felt that the priority is a new facility.

Adjourned:

Meeting adjourned at 1320; next meeting April 30, 2006 at the department office.

DRILL SCHEDULE

APRIL 2006

DATE / TOPIC / LOCATION / FACILITATOR
April 11, 2006 / 7:00 / Hand Tools / Station Two / LT Hart
April 18, 2006 / 7:00 / Ladders One (Ground) / TBD / CPT Phillips
April 25, 2006 / 7:00 / Ladders Two (Aerial) / TBD / CPT Phillips

MAY 2006

DATE / TOPIC / LOCATION / FACILITATOR
May 9, 2006 / 7:00 / Car Fires / Transfer Station / CPT Tracy
May 16, 2006 / 7:00 / Garelick Farms (Walk Through) / Garelick Farms / Chief Mehalich
May 23, 2006 / 7:00 / Company Drill
May 26, 2006 / 8:30 / Memorial Day Parade / Town of East Greenbush / Chief Mehalich
May 27, 2006 / 10:00 / Memorial Day Parade / City of Rensselaer / Chief Mehalich
May 28, 2006 / 1:00 / Memorial Day Parade / Town of North Greenbush / Chief Mehalich
May 30, 2006 / 7:00 / Hybrid Vehicle Demo / Station II / LT Hazzard

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