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PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2009 MEETING The monthly meeting of the PLFD was called to order by Chief Nelson, 30 members were present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by a motion by Evenson, second by Mike Peterson, motion passed. Ackerman mentioned that air pack #8 was used at the Thompson fire and malfunctioned. This air pack was back in service tonight but was not repaired. This pack was tested in September and passed. The pack will be taken out of service tonight. Truck and equipment checks were discussed. Engine 1 was missing 2 spanners. Engine 2 was missing a 6" by 4 "reducer. Tanker 1 was good. Tanker 2 was missing jumper cables and DNR jackets. The gas can, on the list, will be removed. Tanker 3 is good. We should be thinking about a maintainer charger for tanker 3. Rescue 1 was good. Rescue 2 was also good. There is a new used tool box with tools on this van. The tools were from the DNR at Willow River. Water tender is good. Grass 1 and the trailer and ATV were both good. All batteries on the SCBA's were replaced tonight and need to be replaced every quarter. The pump and tank should be taken off grass 1 to make room for winter needs. The financial report was our fire budget balance tonight after payroll was $69,624.88. Our checking balance tonight is $12,213.59. During the past month we purchased 12 folding tables from Menards for $450.33 and pop for $58.79. The scholarship fund balance remains $1803.65. Wendt motioned to approve the report, second by Loven, motion passed. Correspondence tonight was that we have received the BCA training certificates. Mike Schwankl reported we are looking for a house to burn to complete the training. Tasha will be our contact person for next year's chokecherry festival. There will be a Cuyuna Range fire fighters association meeting Thursday night at Brainerd. Eight fire fighters are signed to attend. Second Wind Exercise has some commercial exercise equipment for sale. Jess will look at what is available and report to the department. Safety for our meeting tonight was about driving fire department vehicles. Always drive safely to meet road conditions. When parking at scenes always be aware of power lines and the possible collapse zone for any structures involved. Hazardous materials need to be addressed. Parking at corners of building structures is the safest place to locate. Safety vests are needed for parking at highway scenes and always use wheel chocks. Always steer the wheels away from personnel when parking at any scene. Everyone should have a safety vest. December P will be the 1& anniversary of one of the worst fire death incidents in our country. OR