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August 4, 2009 Fire Department Meeting

HIGHLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
August 4th 2009

Call to order at 1947-following EMS training- “211” in-service.

Attended: Chief Ron, Assn’t Chief Mike, Dawn, Jussy, Kally, Jake,
Marvin, Melanie, Kiddo, Jessica, Misty, Jeremy.

Electronic minutes in effect to save money. Update e-mails with Dawn.

Motion to accept the electronic minutes- Jake and Marvin.

Minutes will be posted on information board each month as well as
e-mailed.

Secretary Report: DHS Licensing on-line is in effect- EMR’s will need
to complete on-line info with Dawn’s assistance.

July 29th, 2009 audit results reviewed. Each member was electronically
sent a copy of meeting notations. Also posted on info board. Informed
members of the $50,000.00 fine potential of audit. Emphasized the “no
juniors on the EMS or fire scenes” per state of WI-liability. Chief
and Safety Officer responsible for their complete removal from scene.
No juniors sitting in personal vehicles at scene.

Treasurer’s Report: No deposits. Total; $914.85. Submitted $45 invoice
for Dawn’s past payment to Arrowhead EMS Assn. membership.

Motion to accept by Mel and Kally.

Cloverland Fire Assn Meeting: Ron and Mike attended. Discussed the
banquet again and would like 2-3 departments to organize event each
year. Profit from event normally goes to the Fire Assn- departments
that organize event would be able to keep profit. Officers of each
department used to get their tickets free now will be at their
department’s expense.
Extreme Makeover- EMS filled fast. Some members of Highland are
involved.
2013-radio broadcasting will change to 25 to 12 Kilohertz. 
Audit for 2007 Round 4 Grant on August 13th at 10:30am. Radio
accountability by Keith Kessler and OJA grant representative.
Gold Cross moving out of downtown office.

Fire/EMS reports: EMS on North Country Trail, Barnes mutual aid
medical, Barnes mutual aid LZ at Degerman Field.






Committee Reports:

Grants: Decline from American Family Grant for FIREWISE event on
September 19th.
Wausau Paper Corp ATV unit proposal resubmitted per their request.
Sam’s Club proposal sent for 10 Garvin GPS units.
WITC - Jeff Allen will be teaching our Low Angle Rescue class – 8
hours- Wal-Mart grant funds.

Fundraising Committee: Polar Plunge committee – Chair Dawn, Jussy,
Kally, Marvin, Mike, Jeremy.
Hold during Fish-a-rama? Dawn will talk to John Graves/ Lion’s Club.

Old Business:
New FEMA Grant- no word.
OJA- No word .
DNR- capped at $2,000- Ron lowered down to $1,991.00 for 5 wild land
shirts and 14 pants.

Helmet fronts are ordered for Misty and Dawn.

Mutual Aid contracts with Barnes are in place- EMS continues for 3
years then re-evaluated. Still have automatic mutual aid for south of
S only.

New Business: Chain of command discussed at last meeting- follow the
chain of command then use Occupational Safety and Health Committee for
issues not being resolved. State wants board to be neutral party.

Training Night August 18th- training on new pumper this month if here.
If not available, we will do October’s training. Ron will call
Stainless to see if they can deliver and do a membership orientation
of the truck.

Pumper/Operator Training- NEED- Dawn will check with WITC to get one
set up or if one in the area soon.

Amended By-Laws- tabled till next month.

ICS pack needed for rescue- we need to train and use these ICS packs
with calls.

Ball joint to bumper of brush truck needed for River Rescue- will use
personal vehicles to haul for now. Marvin will purchase an adapter and
cotter key for Rescue Trailer.

Portage cart issue involving Todd- decision will be made by the OSHC
on August 10th. Equipment belongs to the township.




Fire Inspector Ken Wilk retired. Will continue as Fire Inspector for
Highland two times a year, April and October.


Ladder on old engine 2 feet to long for new engine- Stainless can sell
us a new ladder for $567.60 + shipping.
Motion to accept this purchase by Jeremy and Marvin.
All members in favor.

Captain Marvin reminded all unit officers to keep their assigned bay
areas clean and managed. If you need something let him know.

Bay Watch- Justine in charge of river equipment and rear of bay. She
is in charge of water needs for members and cases of water on the
trucks.

Motion to adjourn by Jeremy and Misty at 2100.


Respectfully,
Dawn Ross   Secretary

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