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September 1, 2009 Fire Department Meeting

Highland Volunteer Fire Department
Meeting Minutes
September 1st, 2009


Attending: Mike, Dawn, Marvin, Jussy, Jeremy, Misty, Melanie

Meeting called to order at 1955.
Last meeting minutes accepted. Motioned by Jeremy and Misty.

Secretary’s Report: WITC Training schedule posted on info board. Fit
test quote submitted for future reference, State of WI agency report
involving golf scramble.

Treasurer’s Report: $ 914.56 Balance
Expenses: $36.58 truck radio UPS fee to Stainless
                 $ 95.96 fuel
                 $108.33 fit test adapter
                 $642.60 ladder for Pumper
                 $64.44 Ron’s leather front
Treasurer’s report approved by Marvin and Jeremy.

Correspondence: Keith Kessler offered HVFD free 21/2” hose from Brule
VFD. Will loan us pressure tester to test the hose.

WITC: September 26th is Fire Entry Level and Fire I make up day at
Lake Nebagamon Hall from 9-3pm- involves lessons 10 and 11. Jeff Allen
will donate his time to make this happen.

Pumper Training: Members are hoping to schedule pumper training
through WITC- working with Mike Herrmann on dates- membership will be
submitting October 6th, 8th, and 10th to see if an instructor was
available.

Fire Assn: HVFD did not attend – Keith Kessler informed Mike that
there was a demo on pictometry- mapping for fire resources.

Fire/EMS calls: River Rescue mutual aid for Cloverland, lift
assist-EMS, EMS- Gold Cross transport, MVA- roll over with no
injuries.

FIREWISE SEPTEMBER 19th 1-3pm LUNCHEON- members are being asked to
either be present for event to host-(wear dress blues or VFD shirt),
make a dish to pass, or help distribute FIREWISE invitation cards
throughout Highland prior to the event. CONTACT MIKE or MARVIN with
your abilities-inform them of your input to help make this a smooth
event. 

River Rescue Training on September 13th at 1pm- please notify Mike of
your participation or absence. We will be practicing up /down river
capabilities with a picnic at the end of our training. Feel free to
bring something to share. Dan Kephart has been asked to lead the
training.

Low Angle Training: WITC- Jeff Allen is working with HVFD on
scheduling dates- please submit date and location suggestions to
Mike.

Grant Update: Wausau proposal has been submitted for monetary
assistance in purchasing an ATV. Duluth Lawn and Sports has offered
HVFD some great deals.
Sam’s Club -10 Garmin GPS units proposal submitted.
Murphy Oil- 5 person low angle equipment package proposal submitted.
East Central Energy- Ice Rescue- due in October.
St. Luke’s- pager proposal- due by September 25th.

Committee Reports:
Polar Plunge: “Freezin’ for a Reason”- anticipated February fundraiser
on Lake Nebagamon. Committee to meet in the near future to organize
details.

Canoe vs. Carlson- resolved with use of the OSHC suggestions.

HAZMAT- only three members showed with the other members NOT notifying
Chief Cairns. State was notified with attendance status- will be
returning to meet with HVFD to complete audit per Scott Amacher. Keith
Kessler was present and offered a lot of HAZMAT info.

New Business: ADT Security met with Mike and Marvin at hall regarding
installation of motion cameras with alarm system throughout the
building.

Medical Kits: One mounted in the kitchen and one in the bay for quick
medical access.

By-Laws: Amendments reviewed- will be submitted to Chief Cairns.

Meeting adjourned at 2212.



Respectfully,
Dawn Ross Secretary

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