Fire Commissioners' Meeting — Monday, November 26, 2001
The Town Board of the Town of Hartwick met as Fire Commissioners on Monday, November 26, 2001 at 7:00 PM at Fire Hall #1. Those present included:
- Carol Niedzialkowski, Delos Field, David Butler — Council
- John Bush — Fire Chief
- Debbie Clegg — Captain of EMS
- Larry Lamb, Ray Miller, Caren Kelsey, Eileen Balcom
The minutes of the September 24, 2001 meeting were accepted as read on a motion by Dave Butler and a second by Delos Field. All votes aye.
HFD #2
- Since the September meeting, HFD #2 has responded to 32 calls.
- Mr. Lamb reported that a credit on the tires for the brush truck is due to the Town. Mrs. Niedzialkowski is aware of this and is taking care of it.
- Mr. Lamb reported that there is a problem with the 1990 panel truck quitting while on a call. This is being investigated.
HFD #1
- Since the September meeting, HFD #1 has responded to 19 calls.
- HFD #1 purchased a TNT Rescue Extrication Tool for $9,638. The EMS Squad paid for half.
- HFD #1 purchased shirts and jackets for the members.
- There has been a recall issued on the new rescue truck. Mr. Bush will be taking the truck to Utica on November 28 for the recall to be fixed and will take care of all other issues relating to this truck at that time.
- Physicals for all fire personnel will be held at HFD #2 on November 29.
- There will be a countywide HazMat meeting at HFD #1 on November 29.
- The Firemen's Convention meeting will be held on December 6 at 7:00 PM at HFD #1. All Board members are encouraged to attend.
EMS
- The ambulance ABS light was fixed on October 30.
- Since the September meeting, the EMS Squad has been on 48 calls.
- Debbie Clegg will discuss the Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures with Dr. Guiney and Lynn Green.
General
- A discussion regarding a mock hazardous spill and accident ensued with ideas on what a disaster plan would be.
- It was suggested that one week prior to the opening of the Dreams Park, a mock table-drill with the Dreams Park officials and the Fire Department/EMS should ensue.
- "Key Players" should have pagers in case of disaster, such as the ice storm of 2000 or the tornadoes of 1999. Mrs. Niedzialkowski will check into the costs of pagers.
- The next meeting of the fire commissioners will be on Monday, January 21 at 7:00 PM for inspection and 7:15 PM for the business meeting. This meeting will be held at HFD #2.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 on a motion by Delos Field and a second by David Butler. All votes aye.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne M. Telfer
Town Clerk