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PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 2, 2005 MEETING The monthly meeting of the PLFD was called to order by Chief Nelson, 24 members were present. Before the meeting began, Captain Neil Casanova presented a class on winter fire fighting. He stressed to take extra time when responding to a call and wear proper warm clothing, such as coveralls, gloves, shirts, and socks. The pump heaters should be turned on before leaving the station on cold days. All valve drains need to be closed before leaving the station. Before leaving a scene, make sure to open all drains so lines do not freeze. Water splashing near a tanker or pump truck can freeze and be extremely slippery. Also icy boots can slip off brake or accelerator pedals, so extra caution should be taken. If you are not using a charged hose line, make sure to let the nozzle trickle, so it does not freeze. There is a torch on the van if a freeze occurs. If you need to thaw something that is movable, using the vehicle exhaust is a possibility. Fire coats and gloves can freeze if they get wet. It is better to stay out in the cold if you can, rather than entering a warm area and having the gear thaw and freeze again. Icy gloves can cause bad grips on things. If you have to climb on trucks or other things, be careful of slippery surfaces. Roads can be very slippery at any time during winter conditions. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by a motion by Oaks, second by Rickard, motion passed. �-' Truck checks were discussed. The Peterbuilt is missing the beal tool. Engine 2 checked OK, but did have an extra hand lantern. The van and tanker were missing hand lanterns. Dave found a defective"O" ring on the Hurst tool hose and repaired it. The new Hurst tool will not cut the inside hinge on vehicle doors. Engine 3 (1975 pump)was missing a 1 I/2" nozzle. Also the SCBA's on Engine 3 were not checked. Engine 4 (van)was missing a fire coat, the ambio breathing bag, extra saw chains, and a gas can. Truck#5 had an extra hand lantern. Tanker 3 was missing a hand lantern which was found. Tanker 6 has an extra set of jumper cables. The water tender was missing chain saw oil, which was not needed there. It was also missing a 2 '/2" by 1 '/2" reducer. There was an extra one of these on the window sill. The Ford club cab grass rig was missing a hand lantern and a pair of safety glasses. The financial report for the fire fund was OK. Our checking report was we paid $100.00 for a donation to the First Responders, Gave $100.00 donation to the sabyan family memorial, paid $1275.00 for the hose rack at Breezy, which will be paid for by the Narveson donation, paid $8.64 for film processing, paid the $1500.00 for a donation to the National Volunteer Fire Department association for hurricane benefit, purchased pop for$99.00, paid $10.00 to dispose of old chair and refrigerator, and paid the $1500.00 freight bill for the DNR fuel tanker truck. Funds were deposited for$2062.00 for Taste of Pequot and the spaghetti benefit, $30.50 for 2 hats for Bill and a tee shirt for Dustin, and $50.00 for calendars. Our new balance is $5766.27.