February 17 GCFD
Meeting Report
Reporter: Randall
Knight
The meeting
started on time with all board members present. Others in attendance were Tiffany
Wahlberg and Chief Mike Wahlberg
Board members
have to complete state required training courses every year. Most of them have completed the training.
Additional
Compensation for Board Members was discussed for duties beyond job description continued and the board felt that the amounts
already being paid are adequate.
The board feels
there should be a description in the
Employee Policy Manual regarding the personnel performance and a planning tool
for the Department to utilize for strategic planning. A policy draft and forms was sent to the board members to review.
The Winterfest
Support went well with 293 jumpers and firefighters were available for any in
need of rescue or assistance getting out of the water. One rescue suit was damaged and needs repair.
The county fire
marshal sent a grant opportunity for a slide-in unit for a small truck to
consider. Because it is a slide in unit it
would not fit the trucks that have already been outfitted or ordered. The Chief thinks it might still be worth
putting in for as a secondary light truck or trailer project. He is also
working on another grant that would allow up to $10,000 for wildland PPE.
There are 5 new
recruits, some with previous experience. The station organization is
progressing well. The new truck (Brush 42) will be getting decals put on and
the Chief’s truck IC 40 is at the dealership getting the rear end repaired.
The were 4 fire
alarms, 2 CO calls, 1 propane leak, 3 medical calls, 4 business inspections, 2
fire pit inspections, 6 burn permits, 33 short-term rental inspections.
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