07 - Fire Department Monthly Report

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I I PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 1, 2007 MEETING The monthly meeting of the PLFD was called to order by Chief Nelson, 27 members were present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by a motion by Bridge, second by Evenson, motion passed. Truck checks were discussed. Engine 1 was good. Engine 2 has an air gauge leaking under the dash and a leaking hydrant fill hose. Engine 3 brake lights do not work. Tanker 1 and tanker 2 are good. Tanker 3 is missing a 4"to 5" storz adapter. The missing fitting is on Engine 1. Grass truck 1 left turn signal does not work. Grass rig 2 needs an oil change. Rescue 1 and 2 are good. The ATV is good. Water tender 1 is good and the gas valve is shut off on the pump and the generator. The hose bed tarp cover foe Engine 2 has not been repaired yet. The financial report lists our checking balance at $8191.94 and the scholarship fund balance at $1067.47. The fire fund balance is approximately $42,151.00. Narveson Management is about ready to donate some money to us and the First Responders. Tasha applied for a grant from Crow Wing Power for $1000.00 for radios. Safety issues for tonight were to drink lots of liquids on these hot summer days to stay cool and hydrated. About 10 fire fighters have signed up for Palisade. They plan to meet for breakfast at 7:00 am. The Fire Board approved our request to increase our fire bill rate from $350.00 for the first hour to $500.00. The August 19'h training plan was discussed. It will start at 8:00 am. Each department ' will pay $450.00 for training. Eagle View elementary school will be the headquarters. There will be the propane tank trailer at Eagle View, a propane car burn at station 2, pump class at Sibley Lake or at Dellwood Acres, and auto extrication and the flash over trailer at station 1. Each department will be dispatched to classes just like they are paged to a call. Everyone will get certificates for the classes. There will be no training on Wednesday the 15a. The annual Breezy fest will be August 25h at station 2 starting at 10:00. They want us to cook again. There will be an Officer's meeting on Wednesday the 15th at 7:00 pm.