White River Township Fire Department

Staff Meeting Minutes

November 20 & 21, 2002

 

Present During Wednesday’s Meeting:  Chief Tibbetts, Chief Slauter, Lt. Marsh, Lt. Skipper, Lt. Arkins, Lt. Young, Rhonda Holtsclaw, Andrew Tames, Corey McGaha, Ryan Cox,  Mike Schilling, Jason Tibbetts and Kim Clawson.

 

Present During Thursday’s Meeting:  Chief Tibbetts, Chief Slauter, Chief Cassin, Chief Brown, Chief Thacker, Lt. Alexander, Brad Jewell, Mike Combs, Lt. Alford, Josh Justice, Mike Shoemaker, Jake Kocher, Chad Witham, Mike Phillips, Andrew Hedger, and Kim Clawson.

 

  1. Clothing is to be WRTFD uniforms only.  No sports/manufacturer logos and no specific trucks (engine 51, aerial 52, etc.).

 

  1. $100 petty cash was recently stolen from Kim’s office.  Fingerprints from the envelope belonged to the Chief, Kim and Eric.  There were also some smudged prints that couldn’t be identified.  Chief Tibbetts stated that anyone who is caught stealing ANYTHING, will be prosecuted.

 

  1. Chief Tibbetts stated that from now on, anyone who calls in sick must have a doctors excuse.  This results from those personnel who have recently abused the sick leave.

 

  1. Chief Tibbetts reported that we are still trying to increase our maximum tax levy, but the state tax commissioner is on vacation for two weeks.

 

  1. With inclement weather approaching, all dirty apparatus are to be washed and dried after returning from a detail or run if it is before 9pm.  Otherwise, they are to be rinsed off only.

 

  1. New engine 52 arrived lastnight.  We are anticipating approximately two weeks until it is in service. 

 

  1. Station 52 repair work should hopefully begin soon.  The bids will go out for seven days then once they are opened they can be awarded and work can start immediately thereafter.

 

  1. Chief Tibbetts requested that all officers use common sense when using the sirens.  Do not jeopardize anyone’s lives by not using them.  However, if it is 3am and there are few people on the road, use sparingly.  We have had a recent complaint on sirens leaving station 53.

 

  1. Chief Tibbetts mentioned the dates of the Christmas toy drive.

 

  1. Please begin cleaning the breakroom at station 53.  This is part of the crew duties.  If you use it, don’t leave a mess for someone else to clean up.

 

  1. Radio tower lease has been signed and the parts ordered.  Should be in service 10-12 weeks.

 

  1. Community Hospitals, Salvation Army, WRTFD and local churches are sponsoring a Thanksgiving dinner to feed the needy.  November 26, 4p – 8p, at Community Church of Greenwood.  Volunteers are needed.  Contact Chief Thacker for more info or to sign up.