Meeting of the Board of Fire Engineers
March 10, 2005
Meeting convened at 7:42 P.M.
Members present: Chief Michael S. Trovato
Deputy Warren Alexander
Gerard Menangas
Adam Wolf
Application for membership received from Nancy Swanson. Rescue Squad approved her application at their 2/16/05 meeting. Vote: 8 in favor- 0 opposed.
Motion: Wolf motioned to accept the vote of the Rescue Squad and approve her membership, pending a physical exam, seconded by Alexander, All in favor.
Junior member Eli Martinez will be turning 18 yrs old on March 27, 2005. House members approved his membership as an Auxiliary member of Ladder Co. 2 at their meeting. Eli will be required to fill out an application and have a physical examination.
Motion: Wolf motioned to accept the house vote and approve Martinez’s application for Auxiliary membership, pending his physical exam; Menangas seconded the motion, All in favor.
Renovation of Johnson Street Station bathroom in progress stated Captain Flores. Permits will be obtained for construction.
Motion: Wolf motioned to approve the purchase of materials needed to complete bathroom; Menangas seconded the motion, All in favor.
Scott Voice Amplifier P/N 804564-Series (for use w Scott full Face pieces) discussed.
Three (3) more units will be ordered from Fire Tech & Safety (Larry).
Motion: Wolf motioned to purchase the voice amplifiers, Alexander seconded the
motion; All in favor.
New starter installed in E195.
All Company Drill at Cabral’s Wharf will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2005. The Coast Guard will also participate in the drill.
Accountability tags will be distributed to members at drill.
HeartSafe Program discussed.
Superintendent of schools and department heads of buildings where AED’s will be located will be sent a letter informing them of the program and the placement of the AED’s in buildings in town. Names of employees interested in participating in the program will be required to be trained in the use of an AED. AED Training will be required with recertification every 6 months.
Motion: Wolf motioned to adjourn the meeting; Menangas seconded the motion, All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.