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PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE JUNE 4, 2008 MEETING The monthly meeting of the PLFD was called to order by Chief Nelson, 22 members were present. The minutes of the last meeting were approved without being read by a motion by Oaks, second by Evenson, motion passed. Truck and equipment checks were discussed. Engine 1 is missing an air mask, another air mask has a bad face seal, and another air mask has a bad hose. Engine 2, Rescue 2, Water Tender 1,Tanker 3, Grass Rig 1, and the trailer and ATV are all good. Rescue 1 is missing a passport card. Tanker 2 is missing a 4" storz by a 2 '/2" reducer. Tanker 1 was not checked. Grass Rig 2 has a bad siren which should be repaired by Saturday. All the ice rescue suits are hanging upstairs. Always make sure the air and electrical lines kick out before driving off to a call. The financial report for our checking has a balance of$6323.04. The fire fund balance is about $95,000. Evenson motioned to accept the report, second by Casanova, motion passed. We received the $10,000 donation from the Narveson Management group. They should have thank you cards sent to them. The City is somewhat aware of our air mask shortage and problems. Bill checked on financing a package of new air masks and it would be possible for about a $10,000 annual payment. Bill reported we have 14 air masks now and oOnly 13 are in working order. Our scholarship went to Josh Rudbeck this year. He has already sent us a thank you note. Pine River fire Department is sponsoring a benefit on July 19th for Ken Frederick, who is fighting cancer. The safety issue tonight is that the summer season may bring on heat exhaustion during strenuous activity. Be careful and pace yourself. The summer traffic will be here soon, so be careful on the roads. Loven would like to see a fill station for our air packs that would be mounted on a vehicle to be located at scenes. We also need a list of our air bottles with the hydro test dates so we can check them as they are filled. Our new safety identification tags are done and will be put on your fire coat. The best spot is on the zipper tab or on a pocket clip. We will also keep our Velcro on tags too. Safety Town went well this year. We used the new safe house which only has one floor. It has a sprinkler demo room, a bedroom in back which holds about 8 children, a smoke `, alarm system, telephone capabilities, and it can be used as a command post for actual