White River Township Fire Department

                                                Staff Meeting

           

                                                Thursday, November 17, 2005

 

 

                       

Present:

Chief Tibbetts (late)

Chief Slauter

Chief Engmark

Chief Wilson

Capt. Skipper

Capt. Arkins

 

Lt. Cox

Lt. Scholl

Lt. Smith

Lt. Funkhouser

Lt. Hurrle

Kim Clawson

 

Corey McGaha

Josh Justice

Jason Tibbetts

Scott Wiegle

Tony Slusher

 

 

 

  1. Kim explained to everyone how to update their Outlook email folders.

 

  1. Chief Slauter stated that he would allow companies to organize their hose beds as they like with two exceptions:

                        #1 – Existing lengths must remain the same.

                        #2 – Everyone must be trained correctly. 

            If there are problems, Chief Slauter further stated that all hose beds would be re-racked to a uniform manner.

 

  1. Chief Tibbetts stated that William Stout has returned his equipment.

 

  1. Chief Tibbetts asked that everyone be friendly and welcome the nine part-time new hires.

 

  1. Chief Tibbetts stated that he will be posting a memo stating that there is to be no smoking in the bays.

 

  1. Chief Brown stated that our personnel will be distributing smoke detectors to mobile home communities this Saturday.

 

  1. Chief Tibbetts cautioned everyone about the Dairy Queen remodel that is currently taking place.  The old roof was left on and the façade was built over it.  Please be careful and watch for roof collapse.

 

  1. Chief Slauter gave some operations updates:

-         New saws have been placed on Ladder 53 and Rescue 51.

-         Ladder 53 lights are going to the TSU and the Ladder will get a generator with lights.

-         Thermal imaging cameras were ordered yesterday.

-         Any leftover money will be spent on hose.

-         Engine 52 has more oxidation than originally thought so they are repainting the entire cab.  It should be complete in approximately three weeks, then it will be striped.

-         New speakers have been installed in station 51.

-         Pump tests are coming up.

 

  1. Gear washer has been finished at station 53.  Please leave the setting at ‘01’ and do not change any of the settings on the top box.  Liners and outer shell must be washed separately.  Liners must be turned inside out and the shells must have all fasteners fastened.

 

  1. Chief Slauter stated that Chief Cassin has submitted the last invitation to quote for the laptops.  The quotes are due in seven days.  The manufacture time is approximately 45 days.  Six will be purchased this year and six next year.

 

  1. No update available for the outbuilding at station 53 that will house our pool cars and trailers.

 

  1. Chief Slauter stated that several people have wanted to change the color of our trucks to red.  He stated that this is not feasible financially and reminded everyone that we are not defined by our truck color but by who we are.

 

  1. No further new business and meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.