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B. David Knutson was granted a one year leave of absence effective July 2, 2008 <br /> C. We served 303 people during the first annual Chokecherry festival pancake <br /> breakfast sponsored by the fire department. The department donated our profit <br /> of$1600.00 to purchase 3 new 1 '/z" fire nozzles to be used on our 2 main <br /> pump trucks. <br /> D. Dan Loven, Tom Nelson, Daren Nordby, Bill Rickard, Brian Evenson, Mike <br /> Schwankl, Dan Cerise, John Wasserbauer, and John Hayes participated in the <br /> mass fire drill at Ideal on August 17th. <br /> E. Several fire fighters helped with the Breezy summer fest on August 23rd <br /> F. Tom Nelson, Bob Peterson I, Daren Nordby Tasha Carlson, Dave Szymanski, <br /> Bill Rickard, Kevin Wendt, John Wasserbauer, John Hayes, Larry Oaks, Pat <br /> Selter, Katie Petersen, Jessica Jacobson, and David Ackerman helped with <br /> the fire prevention program at Eagle View Elementary School on October <br /> 7d'. <br /> G. The members of the PLFD hosted a fire prevention open house at the fire <br /> station on October 8d'. Features were the new Safety House, the propane <br /> tank training trailer, and a large jumping house for kids. All equipment was on <br /> display. The training room had many displays of fire equipment and the <br /> projection screen was displaying various photos. Hot dogs, hot chocolate, <br /> chips, cookies, and popcorn were served. The event was well attended <br /> 9. SCBA issues: Fourteen air packs passed the air flow test. We are not eligible for any <br /> grant being we have that many in working order. We will have to wait for awhile <br /> before we can make any new purchase. <br /> 10. Pump truck repairs: Engine 1 had a 6" butterfly valve that would not close and two <br /> strips of LED indicating bulbs on our water level and foam <br /> level gauges that burned out. Engine 2 had a leaking deck gun <br /> shut off valve that leaked and also needed the pressure relief <br /> valve repaired. Also the air conditioner on Engine 1 was <br /> re-charged. Repair costs were over $3000.00 <br /> 11. Safety issues: Safety has been discussed at each of our last three meetings. In July, <br /> The topic was several hazardous materials which are transported through our fire <br /> protection area with the summer season in progress. Several orange placards were <br /> noticed in our area, which indicate a shipment of some type of explosives. Also <br /> stressed was driving safety with the increase in traffic. In August, we were <br /> reminded to not respond to duty if any drugs or alcohol are used. We should also <br /> always wear all of our safety gear and do not be in a hurry. Do not remove any <br /> safety guard from any power equipment. Always keep track of all co-workers. <br /> concentrate on the job you are doing. Do not push yourself to extremes. Rest <br /> when you need to. When the job is done put away all your tools securely. Always <br /> report anything that is not safe. In September, auto extrication was the main <br /> topic. Always wear rubber gloves for any potential bloody rescue situation . <br /> Put your helmet visor down over your eyes to prevent body fluids from getting <br /> in your eyes. If you are operating the rescue tools, always take small bites with <br /> the cutter or spreader tool. <br /> 12. Any other questions, new issues, or discussion <br /> 13. Next meeting: January 28, 2009 <br /> 14. Adjourn meeting <br />