Meeting of the
Board of Fire Engineers
Meeting convened at 7:43 p.m.
Members present: Michael S. Trovato, Chief
Adam Wolf
Gerard Menangas
Marilyn Monks
James Roderick Jr.
Sprinkler system problems at the Main Station discussed. Buildings & Grounds had to cut out the ceiling to access the pipes. Ceiling strapping prevented the removal of the old corroded pipes. Decision was made to place the new piping below the ceiling. The Chief explained that the original piping was not pitched when it was installed to allow the water to drain out. The water sat in the pipes and corroded them therefore they had to be replaced. Mass Fire Protection repaired the system.
Pay per Rescue Call discussed.
Letter received from Rescue Lieutenant Alan Felton informing the board that three (3) Paramedics were interested in participating in the system. Medics are looking for an increase in pay to $17.50 per call with a monthly minimum of 4 nights coverage.
Discussion on the request: Monks stated that it was the first time she had heard of the request and suggested that all Paramedics are informed of the offer.
Chief Trovato stated that the Medics would be required to stay at the station while they were on duty.
Wolf added that when multiple calls were received and everyone on call had responded the system would revert back to volunteer services.
Motion: Roderick motioned to approve Felton’s request with the stipulations discussed by the board; Monks seconded the motion; All in favor.
Rescue Training discussed.
Monks requested payment for two special training classes. One class is Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Providers. This is a two-day class. The required PALS course is included in the class for $140 per student. Eight (8) members are interested in attending. Gil Taylor is the Instructor. Cost of books required for 8 students is $425. Total cost of the class for 8 students is $1,544.00.
Books purchased will be fire department property.
Anyone who does not complete the class will pay for their portion of the class.
The department will not cover Unpaid Auxiliary members Cataldo, Potter and Tarala.
Total cost for 5 students is $960.00
Motion: Roderick motioned to approve the cost of $960 for 5 students with the stipulations discussed by the board; Menangas seconded the motion, All in favor.
Second class is a Paramedic Assist Program. The class is for EMT-B’s. It teaches them how to assist Paramedics with certain procedures. Total cost of class is $400. Eight members are interested in attending: Marcia Basine, Alan Felton, Glen Enos, Rosemary Henrique, Lorne Russell, Monica Himes, Nancy Swanson and Linda Rego. This is a 6-hour, six credit course.
Question arose on Linda Rego’s status as a member. Truro will be asked to pay for Rego. Monks will send a memo to members who signed up for the classes and inform them of the board’s stipulations.
Motion: Wolf motioned to approve the cost of $400 for the 2nd class, with stipulations discussed by the board; Roderick seconded the motion, All in favor.
First Responder Training is needed for firefighters. Monks will contact Mark Duarte to set up dates for the classes.
Monks left the meeting at this time.
Estimate received from Scott Carreiro for cleaning downstairs carpeting for $150.00.
House members voted Marcia Basine in as Lieutenant. Minutes will be researched to see if the board voted her in at a previous meeting.
Floodlight ordered was received.
Smoke Ejector was ordered from Ed Lyons.
Menangas requested Fire coats be purchased for Junior members.
Motion: Menangas motioned to purchase the coats for the Juniors; Roderick seconded the motion; All in favor.
Motion: Roderick motioned to adjourn the meeting; Wolf seconded the motion; All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.