Meeting of the
Board of Fire Engineers
Meeting convened at 7:50 p.m.
Members present: Chief Michael S. Trovato
Deputy Warren G. Alexander
Gerard Menangas
Adam Wolf
Marilyn Monks
Firefighters requesting to be paid for their time when attending Fire Fighter I&II training. Course runs from September 6th to December 3rd, 2005. Sessions are Mondays & Thursdays, 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (First class is on a Tuesday)
Funds needed to pay fire fighters for their time in training will be discussed at the October or November meeting of the board. The number of people who need FF I & II training will determine the funding needed in FY2007 budget.
Motion: Alexander motioned to reimburse fire fighters for their time at a rate of $15.00 pr hr when attending mandatory day classes required by the department; Menangas seconded the motion; All in favor.
George Nice, from the State Fire Marshal’s office, in town to inspect fuel-dispensing facilities in town. Mr. Nice inspected Cabral’s Marina, Rods on Conwell St and the Highway garage. The Chief stated he was impressed with the progress at the highway garage. Mr. Nice will be back during the 3rd week in August.
Bid openings for New Engine 194 will be held on August 11, 2005.
Safety Notice received from Cummins Inc. re a defect in vehicles manufactured by Freightliner Corp. Their records indicate that one of our engines is equipped with an ISB engine. The defect involved could result in an interruption in fuel supply to the engine. This condition in turn could result in an engine stall without warning to the vehicle operator and cause a sudden loss of engine power, which could result in a crash.
The Chief will speak to Chuck at EVM re the safety notice.
Hummer may be housed at the Airport in the near future. Steward of the Hummer, Tom Steele is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the vehicle.
Rescue Standby applications received from Monica Himes, Glen Enos and Mary Gibney.
Since they work a 40 hr week for the Police Dept. they will only be asked to work after a second tone for help has been dispatched.
Motion: Monks motioned to accept the applications with the stipulation that they will only be called after no response on a second tone; Wolf seconded the motion, All in favor.
Door stops on both downstairs bathrooms and the EMS Room requested by Rescue Captain. The purpose is for easier access to the rooms for cleaning.
Smoking in back of fire station discussed. Smokers will be advised that they are not to sit in the blue chair or anywhere inside the station when smoking.
Monks informed the board that the Rescue Captain had limited the amount of warm fluids kept in the rescue vehicles. Monks stated the amount of fluids kept in the vehicles must be accordance with Statewide Treatment Protocols. The Chief stated that any change of policy should come before the board. He advised Monks that she was the Rescue Engineer and should take care of the situation.
Use of laundry room by unauthorized personnel discussed. Rescue personnel will be advised they are not to use the machines for their own personal use.
Officer’s room (upstairs) needs to be completed. The Chief, Warren and Adam will inspect the room for collectables to be saved. Tony Lemme (Building & Grounds) will be asked to finish the room. The bathroom, carpeting and trim need to be completed.
Air Horn equipment to be moved to the Main Station.
Connecting the radio control station at the water tank to the generator at the school discussed. Long Point Electric will be contacted.
Nat’l Seashore has installed a LP Gas dispenser at their Maintenance garage on Race Point Road.
Motion by Menangas to adjourn; seconded by Wolf, All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.