07 - Fire Department Monthly Report

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PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1,2008 MEETING The monthly meeting of the PLFD was called to order by Chief Nelson, 29 members were present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by a motion by Evenson, second by Rickard, motion passed. Truck and equipment checks were discussed. Engines 1, 2, and 3 were all good, however Engine 2's 6"intake valve on the driver's side does not close properly. Also the gasoline shut off valve on the generator needs to be shut off when not in use. The water tender was good. Rescue 1 and 2 were also good. We do need spare chainsaw chains for the new Stihl chainsaws. Tankers 1, 2, and 3 were all good. The wiper blades on tanker 3 may need to be replaced. Grass trucks 1 and 2 were good. The ATV and trailer were also good. The Chief reminded the Breezy Point area fire fighters to bring all the Breezy station trucks to the Pequot station for the first meeting of each month. The fire fund balance after all bills are paid this month is approximately $94,000. Our checking account balance tonight is $10,221.74. During the month we paid Brambleberry Farms $294.75 for the chokecherry syrup, Dan Cerise $26.09 for wheel cleaners, Bill Rickard $1306.17 for new tables, a rescue diamond blade, and pancake breakfast supplies. We also paid $547.88 for a new popcorn maker and supplies. Other bills paid were $35.15 for pop, $44.00 for volunteer fire fighter benefit association for insurance for our new fire fighters, $469.90 to Schaefers Foods for pancake breakfast supplies, $275.83 for a new gas barbecue grill, $20.00 for a bolt cutter, and $1510.00 for three new 1 1/2" hose nozzles. Deposits for the month were $103.00 which was a $20.00 donation and $83.00 for leftover pancake breakfast supplies purchased by members. The scholarship fund balance is $1800.65. Rickard motioned to pay all the bills and approve the financial report, second by Oaks, motion passed. The City is sponsoring hearing tests at city hall on October 23 from 7:45 to 11:30 am for any one interested. The safety topic for tonight is what to do if a fire fighter is injured. The first thing is to remove the injured fire fighter from the scene. Then, give medical attention and transport, if necessary. Next, the Chief and safety officer need to be notified so they can fill out reports. If injuries are severe, relatives should be notified and they may need help with travel. The injury report should include the type of injury, the date, time, cause, factors leading to the injury, and what actions were taken. Copies of all claims should be given to the city for insurance. The fire prevention program is next Tuesday, October 7th, starting at 12:45 pm at Eagle View School. Katie Peterson, Jessica Jacobson, Pat Selter, and John Hayes will join us to help present the programs to the students.