White River Township Fire Department

                                                Senior Staff Meeting

           

                                                Thursday, April 7, 2005

 

 

                       

Present:

Chief Tibbetts

Chief Cassin

Chief Slauter

Chief Wilson

Chief Brown

Chief Thacker

Chief Engmark

Kim Clawson

 

 

  1. Chief Thacker reported that training has been going well this week.  Chief Engmark received a phone call from a very angry Paul Bird, who stated that he had heard the radio traffic and demanded to know what was going on.  He was angry that we had not called him and informed him of our training ahead of time then proceeded to hang up on Chief Engmark.

 

  1. Chief Thacker gave an update on the hiring processes.
    1. Full time – 10 people left in process.  Next phase is interviews.
    2. Part time – completed and a list has been established.

 

  1. Chief Thacker stated that the FDIC passes are in.  He is working on obtaining additional passes for those who still need them.

 

  1. Chief Wilson previously requested that the bereavement leave policy be expanded from one day to two days.  Everyone in favor of this.  Chief Cassin reported that this will be added to the next FPDB meeting agenda.

 

  1. Chief Thacker distributed copies of the Appearance and Grooming policy, which will be the first policy to be reviewed and amended  by Senior Staff.  He asked everyone to review this policy and be prepared for discussion at the next senior staff.  Chief Slauter suggested changing “compensated” and “reserve” terminology in the Ancillary Programs policy.

 

  1. Lt. Hart could not be here this morning so discussion on EMS issues are postponed until next senior staff.

 

  1. Chief Wilson proposed allowing a minimum of 2hrs to be paid for call backs for full time personnel.  Everyone in favor.  Chief Cassin will change the policy appropriately.

 

  1. Kim requested everyone to begin thinking of projects to seek grant funding for.

 

  1. Chief Thacker announced live fire training schedule for Demaree Road house.
    1. April 18-22.
    2. May 4-6.
    3. Burning structure completely on May 6.
    4. Chief Slauter stated that we will have demo air packs here at that time.

 

  1. Chief Thacker announced that every person on the department will begin receiving physicals each year.
    1. All career personnel + 15-18 part-time pesonnel.
    2. PSA for personnel over 40 or with a history.
    3. Hepatitis titers.
    4. Flue shots are available at $21 per person.
    5. Physicals will occur June, July, August and September.
    6. This does not affect the budget.

 

  1. Chief Thacker stated that there is an online EAP available for smoking cessation, nutrition and weight loss.

 

  1. Chief Wilson announced that Brad Jewell wants to move to B shift nights, which would leave two “book sign up spots” on A shift nights.  After discussion, Chief Cassin suggested that this be tabled until the 4/21 senior staff meeting after more thought can be given to it.

 

  1. Chief Slauter stated that he is still working with Jim Sipes and Tug Sutton on the Haz Mat Decon trailer.

 

  1. Chief Slauter stated that Perry Township FD #664 is now in service.  The aerial is located there.

 

  1. Chief Slauter stated that Bargersville FD does not want our Ladder on automatic aid with them.  They will call us if they need us.

 

  1. Chief Slauter suggested developing a list that shows what courses/events we will “detail” personnel to and what they must take education leave to attend.  Everyone agreed that this was badly needed.  Chief Cassin will work with Chief Thacker on this and return a proposal at the next senior staff meeting.

 

  1. No further business and meeting adjourned at 0915.