MINUTES: December minutes were read by “Old Outgoing” secretary. Corrections made Sharon Cooper moved to approve corrected minutes. Herb Cooper seconded the motion, motion passed

OFFICERS' MEETING: Transition of new officers

PERSONNEL:  Helen Bowlin made a motion to accept Diana Ward as a probationary supporting auxiliary member. Kate seconded. Motion passed.

Janet Schrodt made a motion to accept Sean and Brenda Haggerty as probationary members, position to be determined at a later meeting. Alex seconded, motion passed. 

Herb requested information on how equipment gets issued. 

Jeanette reminded that inventory sheets need to be done for new members. 

Marian stated that election results were not ratified, no quorum at last fire board meeting. 

New roster was passed around, please check information and correct if necessary. 

Jackets given out to Mike and Janet Schrodt, they were missed at Christmas. 

Kate thanked Lyle for collecting cans and Doug for taking them down for recycling.

EQUIPMENT:  Marian states that all trucks have been to Beck’s and have been re-chained and are ready for service. 

Alex will renumber pagers and correct phone numbers displayed on them. 

Marian requests that the vehicles be exercised regularly. She also requests that everyone go to the fire barn after the meeting to pick up new equipment. First responder kits are in and on the vehicles. 

Gloves are on the back table and all responders should take some. Extra gloves will be at the fire station. 

Jody stated the AEDs need to be checked and batteries need to be replaced after 2 years. You need a computer that is IR capable to reprogram them. Alex stated that you need an IR emitter that plugs into a USB port. Alex will purchase one. 

Alex stated that there are new light bars for aux and some new gear for some fire fighters at the fire barn. 

There is also some Chimfex sticks in for chimney fires. We will need to do a training on these. The association will have some of these for sale for $30.00.

COMMUNICATIONS:  Alex reported that the base radio will be installed at the fire station and 800mhz radios will be installed in the other 4 trucks. 

George Deaton and Alex have discussed linking wifi with the fire station.

TRAINING:  Next training is Thursday Jan. 14. It will be for fire fighters and aux. We will cover sogs, what we do and cross references. Second training is Jan. 28th. We will cover engines, starting up the pumps, checking the fans and chain saws. 

Alex reported that fire fighters need to complete the S130/190 certification and present him with the certificate. This can be done online with the disc he previously handed out. They also will do extensive training on the trucks and need to be certified every year. 

Alex requested training suggestions. Jim Tiffin requested training on identifying the difference between smoke and water dogs. Also need to do ice rescue training.

SAFETY:  There was discussion on whether we need to get tested to see if hep b shots haven taken. Marian will get more info. New personnel need to get hep b shots. 

Jody reminded everyone that there is still an H1N1 threat and everyone should be vaccinated. 

Marian suggested TB testing. Show of hands showed 8 interested. 

Jody handed out cross references. Maps can be obtained at the office. 

Herb requested a list of special situation roads. 

Jody suggested calling crystal lakes staff to check on road conditions and best route to get to a call. Association only plows LZ when needed. 

Herb discussed best ways to block roads for landing a helicopter.