1970-1979 NH Fire Minutes
]"ITN UTES
REGUL_A.R l'1lEETE.iG
SUHDI\Y J l\liJU~A.RY 4, 1970
Chief Reimer calledilie meeting to order at 1:35PM.
Brewer read minutes of officers meeting of January 4, 1970 and regular
meeting of December 7, 1969.
Cheif Reimer reported cnd comn:ented an the fol101dng iterrB:
Two pay times each year (as discussed at last meeting) No check
in J cmjrary .
Up date the fire department by-laws sometime this year.
Displayed and discussed prelirr~nary plans for station addition.
Day crew has put out some hydrant markers and will be mounting more
as soon as they are made.
New truck specifications approved by the village manager and will
be presented to the council at the January 26, 1910, meeting.
Need help to finish painting the tank for #5.
Day drill attendance.
State reSCue training drills jointly ,-Jith Crystall'ire Department
on the four l'bndays in February.
When checking appartment house alarms when there is apparently
no fire the officers will mark with chalk the doors i.rhere nobody
answered so they can be re-checked when a key is available.
New duty officer roster on bulletin board.
New truck check roster on bulletin board.
New firemen assigned to companies. jJoted on bulletin board.
Day crevl 'Inll pick up the Huscular Dystrophy canisters and distribute
the March of Dimes canisters.
Burning ban now in effect. No open burning but inclinerators still
OK. Will soon be an ordinance banning ALL burning in the Yillage.
Srrdth,Harris reported on the Mutual Aid Fire Marshal1s meeting.
Reedy gave the Fire Preventio:-: Bureau report.
CORRE..'3PONDE1\! CES :
Letter from village manager to Larry Harrison and to EdvJard 1.falone
concerning their appointment to the fire department.
Letter to village manager c::mcerning appointment of leon Bre-,\Ter as'
Engineer with the rank of Officer.
Letter from Lenape Tribe (Y. .C.A.~ndain guide) thanking for tour
of the fire station.
Ackermann reminded man of the athletic events at Cooper High School.
Bennett read the fire report for December 1969 add for the entire year
of 1969.
Roll call: 26 present
2 absent
4 excused
2 working
No further business
Motion by Prall, second by Brown to adjourn
Notion carried
Meeting adjourned at 2:15PM.
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Leon S. Brewer, Secretary
l'fINUTES
REGULliit I''1EETI1\G
SUNDAY FEBRUARRY 1, 1970
Chief Reimer called the IDeeting to order at 1:32Pl'i.
Brewer read minutes of officers meeting of February 1, 1970 and
regular meeting of January 4, 1970
Chief Reimer reported and commented on the following items:
Contract with Steinert Cleaning Service to clean ald wax floors
on first floor of the station. (Doesn't include apparatus bays)
State rescue training course will start tOMmDrow and continue
each I'londay in Flilbruary.
Village Council approved the new truck specifications at the meeting
January 26, 1970.
Fire Department annual report completed.
Seven applications so far for the job of Fire Inspector.
Council still considering burning ban ordinance. Explained error
in issuing parmi t to an appartment builder.
Letter from Bob Palmer, NODth Ivlemorial Hospital, concerning a
program February 27, 1970, at iihich they l-1ill show several
fiLms including the one filmed at North 14emorial Hospital.
Plans to rotate drill master.
Coffee server missing from the station
Door opener nOr] mounted on #4 and the rear flap mounted on #20
Creif 110ndcy night to finish mal(ing the hydrant markers. The day
crew will mount" them Thursday.
Meeting next Tuesday with architect to discuss station addition.
Smith, H. explained the baby-sitting clinic and a home fire prevention
discussion at a home coffee party.
Reedy gave the Fire Prevention Bureau report.
Bennett reported on the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association
Meeting at Osseo on January 27, 1970.
Fire report for January 1970.
l'falone explained that the phone company wants to make a test of the
alerting system in the near future 1"lhen they switch to the nEiH'J equipment.
Roll call: 29 present
1 abse nt
2 excused
2 1iorking
No further business
Motion qy Prall, second by Dolan to adjourn.
Hotion carried
Meeting adjourned at 1:31PM.
Leon S. Brewer, Secretary
liITnUTES
P(EGlJ1AR
f'TARCH 1, 1970
Ohief
called the mee
to order at 1:38PM
Brewer read minutes of officers meeting of Narch 1, 1970, and regular
meeting of February 1, 1970.
Chief Reimer report,~d and commented oa"H:,he follm,ring i terns:
Today marks the first anniversary as paid chief. Thanked the men
for their help and cooperation.
StatEll Fire School 1;vill be April 27, through 30, 1970. Budget allo"\'i8
four men to attend.
gency Care Serr~nar '%'ill b€:J held at No:cth Hemorial I-Iospi talon
April 2,3,4, 1970. Budget allows fb~ee men to attend.
Hydra.nt ma.r-kers have been mounted on all hydrants.
The night drill on March 11, 1970, will be conducted by Northern
States Power Company.
Net'i arson investigation policy for the village.
'~'Jorking plans for station addition not y-et completed but should be
soon. Hope to let contract ,garly in April.
Bids for new engine will be openned Tuesday March 3, 1970, at
2:30PN.
Fire inspectors test vJa.s g;iV'en February 19, 1970. 'fhe results
haven't been returned yet. Should be back Honday or Tuesday.
Asked men to return the Harylmd Fire Training Hanuals.
Plan of rotating drillmasters is working ~~11 and plan to continue
i;hi.s 0
New burning ban ordinance in effect March 1, 1970.
Fire detection device install€ed in the computer room at the District
281 Administration Building and connected to the system in the
Fire Station. (same set up as Nedmac)
Proposed st)"~m alertingsirens to 00 mounted on Hosterman <Tr High and
Sonn8syn grade school buildings.
New village purchasing policy. liO more 1I blankEJ t purchase orders".
Petty cash limited to ~;5.oo. Greater amounts must have the price
and obtain a village purchase order.
Chief (continued)
tter to John Angel from George Looby concerning car fire.
I,etter from Ninnesota Fire Chiefl s Association concerning Fire
Prevention poster contest ~rinnerso
Letter from Hennepin County Sheriff concerning the lighting truck
they operate and have available for fire department use.
Thanked Jim Brm-m for making and installing svJitch buttons on mrerhead
dODrs.
'l'hanked John Angel for donation of furni tur8 and tools to the department.
Smith, H. explained the activities of the North Surburban Regional
IV_iu~ua._l ^~d ^s~~c~~~~on m~~~~n-
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Reedy gave the Fire Prevention Bureau report.
Bennett gave the Fire Report for February 1970.
Roll call: 31 present
1 abse nt
1 excused
1 ;;'Jorking
No further business.
Motion by Hassinger, second by
to adj ourn.
[;lotion carried.
ting adj.Jurned at. 2: 27P!.'I.
r!IINUTES
REGlJLAR ],1EEIT NG
Sl~mAY 5, "1970
Chi0Jf HEiiimer called the me@'Glug; to order at 1:
BrevJ€lr read rninutes of offic€3rs me3li:ng of April 5, 1970, cna re
n1ee
of
1,
, 0"0.
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Chief Reim+3r re,ported. rod C'JyrITCerl"c,ect on the foll':>1':Jing iterns:
l~tt~r from Coon Rapids Fire Department asking us to participate
in their parade on Jun@ 28, 19700 STdth, D. Bjorke, Hassing, and
will go vJi t h
to east door of District #281 administration building is on
.l.U Th€Or@ are detector heads throughout the building instead
of just the computer r@om as pr€nriousl;r statlIldo
GhanglBfroIn Hennepin GOlln
b.f about July 1, 19700
dispatching to New Hope village dispatcr~ng
Annual officer election
P~pril 1.5, through
fj~l:Lng c
next meeting, 3
30, Contact
19700
Filing dates
......./"lID
C.. \J
ere
Bre\;^lfz:r for
7.h2
for
drill
the '\?<ri V'8 S
22, 1970, 1'Jill :){3 a
.n J...1,"'.
01 bne I J_rernflt1 ~
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tration
Inen for0a
at the :~nnnaS0lCS tournament 80
School on Narch 14, 1970.
Jon Reedy is apPoint,ed as Fire Inspector 0 vhll start April 15, 1970.
Daily siren test started
iTedmac and District
againo
iull be
This is to insure
tb.6 alarras fr orn
heard"
Final plans for the station addition ~ull os
council April 13, 1970. Plan to open bids
award contract on 11, 1970.
ort$stBnted to the
- 6, 1970, md
New inventory sheets for all five
tract awarded to General
'GY Cerper a.tion for 116\'; pumper.
I)€n-J You~th Cornrnission h8.8 'volunteered to takedov.]n h:{drant
TIlctrkers ..
Ratating drillmasters plan working well. post a roster to
keep record of men who have conducted drills.
Chief (continu@d)
Six men hav€ signed up for the state
this week which four will go.
sehool.
decije
Bro~'Jn and
Memorial Hospital
gave
report on the Trauma lNorkshop
2,3, and 4, 1970
at North
NaloD@ gave report on demonstration of county hEllicoptero
th,
Eo ga-v-e report
on the bab',rsi tting clinic held IvTarch II, 1 Cl70
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Prall gave report on Industria2 First Aid classes.
Reed;r gave Fire
tion ;3tlrea.u. report f01"~ fvlarch 19700
Bennett discllssea. drill 2n.d attt3ndance (as discussed in the office;rs
rr:~8ting). Also discuss@d wearing uniforms.
Roll call: 31 present
1 absent
1 e.zcused
1 T"JOr king
1\0 f1]~ther btlsi.ness
Hotion by
fiS, second by Sharp to aaJourno
I~loti:)n cc9,rried
Me~ting adjou~ned at 2:55PMo
L~on
IvID'JUTES
REGUL.A.R IfJEETnm
Su1IDAY r~Y 3, 1970
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1:33PfiI.
Brewer read winutes of officers meeting of May 3, 1970, and regular
meeting of April 5, 19700
Motion ~f Nygaard, second by Reedy to hold election at 2:00PM.
IJfotion carried
Chief Reimer reported and com~ented on the following items:
Letter from General Extension div~sion of the University of
T'linnesota concerning a training progrc?J'/1 to be held in Richfield.
Second shovung of films at North Memorial Hospital May 22, 1970.
!lIe'\<] cOlTh'1littees for the coming year:
Breathing app~1atus
Bj or ke
Station clean up
Srr~th, D. and Brown
Brewer reappointed as Engineer.
State Fire School attendance and activities.
Additional expenses for the brakes on #5.
Cabinet in meeting room for projector and films.
School drills on :Hay 11, 1970. 'tlear Surmner blue li.l1iform cnd meet
at station ready to leave at 9:00AM.
Break for election (see attached ballot)
Assistant Chief
Cordell Benne tt
Nighs Captain
Harris Smith
Night Lieutenant
Leonard Keifer
Dajr Capta,in
Donald Prall
Day Lieutenant
J a'11es Hassing
Chief (continued)
Thanked out going officers for their help end contribution to the
department and congratulated the new officer on their election.
Progress on station addition. Bids 1v.ill be opened Wednesday
IVlay 6, 1970.
Chief (continued)
Thanked Harris for conducting the fire extinguisher drill for the
~\Tives and thanked Willey for preparing the lunch.
Reedy gave the Fire Prevention Bureau report for April.
Brewer gave C3. progress repor t on #5.
Smith, H. gave a report on the Mutual Aid Fire Marshal's meeting.
Hassing, Prall, Smith,H., Reedy, and Martenson reported on the classes
they attended at the State Fire School.
Chief Reimer explained the new gas record sheet at the village gas pump.
Roll call: 29 present
1 absen t
2 excused
1 \-101" king
No further business
Motion by Brown, second by Sharp to adjourn.
J1otion carried
Meeting adjourned at 2:55PM
Leon S. Brewer, Secretary
IvTUroTES
Ri'iGULAR
SUNDAY JUfH~ 7, 1970
Chief Reimer called meeting to order at 1938 houxs.
Smith read minutes of Officers Meeti~ss of 3 and May 27, 1970.
Bennett read minutes of Officers Meeting June 7, 1970.
Smith read minutes of regular meeting of May 3, 1970.
Chief reported and commented on the following items;
Change in pump on i~. Transfer valve in liew of an electric
pump switch at no extra charge.
Size of generator on which will take up the space of one
complete compartment.
Radio system should be in serVice by next meeting..
Chief introduced Gregory Stenger as an applice~t to the mem-
bership; his application will be acted on at the July meeting.
FIRE c8~1 ce~e in at 1957 hours a~d meeting resumed at 2119 hours.
I~leeting Was cut short because of the fire call, but Chief would
like the following men to report ..~~ their activities at the July
meeting.
Bennett on burn clinic at North IiIemorial Hospital"
Keifer on cooperation he re~eves on hose testing.
Harrison on the school which he is attending.
Reedy on his fire report for the month,.
Chief introduced Sta~ley Schaefer to the membership~
i:llotion by Sharp second by Christenson to accept Schaefer as a.
probationary member.
IJIotion carried..
Chief would like to have Engineer Brewer co~ment on the throw-
out bearing in at the July meeting"
Roll call
28 present
3 excused
1 absent
1 vacation
No further business"
Motion by Reedy second by Bjorke to adjourn..
!'iIotion carried.
Meeting adjot~ned at 2145
/
hour~~
Douglas Smi th, Secretar;;T
REGULlili IvlEE?Il-fG
SU1JDAY JULY 12, 1970
Chief called the meeting to order at 1837 hourso
Bennett read minu. tes of the officer t s meeting of t.,Tune 7 and Juljt- 120
Smith re2.d
tes of regular meeting of June
'7
'"
Bennett read bills for '~he month of Linne.
Chief commented and reported on the follm-Jing items:
Hennepin County Vocational Technical School to be held at the Brooklyu Center
High School..
Gr;ystal Frolics Parade to be held July 24.. Bennett i.Jill go i,lith tb..ree nBn and unit fre30
Assignment board; check it ltJhen you COIr..e in for drills and meetings. Thanks to J
and his crew for making the b08'd.
Brmm
station addi tion is comin,g along r6 C11 goodo
Two new books in the library-o
Sling packs in
and
are tObP used by the cab rider, not necessarily an officer..
el/J I~Iope J a~TC8es "t.Jill provide the Fire Statton vTith a flag and flag pole 0 ',de shouJ.dhave
it the 1st of August.
NO.4 and NOo5 are not p8rsonell carriers. Tll..J:'ee ;nen for a maximu.m CrEin.10
No.
650
651
652
t,c''),
""":>J
65L; is still
I-l"T654 can be
K-12 Re scue
5 is nOvJ equipted Hith a radio and is n01.j called 655.
is the Chief no matter v,jhich vehicle or HT unit he is
is the InSl)ector IS nurr?oer iJhile using Er on duty 0
is still #2
is still
using.
used
lori t h
any unit nurrber except 650 or 65l.
in re r compartment of
using,
omit
r,ne
B""To
is n01.<j
Fir~~; phone sys te rn 8.I1dbo:;:Ji t lS tro be 1Jsed 0
2.re on our m1iH dispatch system 2nd the Chief told us the i-Jay the system is 'GO be used.
Sheriff1s tower is still repairing lYDnitorso
Response percentage policy (will be posted).
Bennett read and explained the Fire Response Policyo
There are ti'JO 100 foot bundles of l1s-11 pre-connected hose to the
b . I . (n' d- h 0:': ..:. l 0 'I
ot.l englnes. un8 Dun 1.8 on eac. v'lgLl,~! 0
hose load on the rear of
Page No. 2
Harrison reported on the Heno. Co. Voc-Tech. school which both he and Reedy
attended.
Bennett reported on the State Conferences held in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Bennett also reported on the Burn Clinic ~1ich was held at North F~morial Hospit~ .
Chief has been appointed to serve on the 1971 Stat,e Fire School Planning Comr'11ittee
representing the }unnesota State Fire Department Assoication.
Chief i,rill be attending the International Fire Chiefs Conference in Seattle, Hash
in AUc,"'Ust.
Reedy gave the Fire Prevention Bureau report for June.
Reedy reported on the North Suburban.Fire Narshals meeting.
Chief asked Engineer Brewer to give a report on No. 5 and a~so a report on the
throw-out bearing in No.2. Chief reminded the membersl:'lip that the Engineer has
the authority to instruct all members on th@ proper use of all equipment.
Engineer Brewer reported that slipping the clutch, keeping the clutch engaged
a~d resting your foot on the clutch pedal are all putting wear and tear on the
clutch. Engineer Brei'ler also report that No.5 should have pmnp cal1s mounted on
it luthin the next t1ilO or three weeks.
A reJ11inder to turn the master pmJer switch to HOFF\! \'Jhen shu'{jting off the engines.
Siren at the station is to be used 24 hours a day until all monitors are working
properly.
Bennett read the Fire Report for the month of June.
Roll call:
26 present
1 abs8n t
2 excused
r:' J..
:J 'lac a ,,::Lon
There being no further business, a motion by Christenson, second by Duncan to
adjourn. Motion carried.
lvleeting adjourned at 2010 hourso
Respectfully submitted b;y-:
Doug Smi th, Secre tary
FifIiHJT]~S
R~GUffiIUt I'!IEETHm
sm~DAY AUGUST 2, 1970
Chief called the: meeting to order at 1831 hours.
Bennett read minutes of the Officers meetings of July 22 and
August 2..
Bellil1ett read the bj.lls for July.
Smith read minutes of the regular meeting of July 12.
Chief,introduced Greg Stenger to the membership and asked the
membership to accept or reject Greg as a probationary member
pending a pass on his physical.
Motion by Reedy second by Prall to accept Stenger as a probation-
ary member pending a OK on his physical.
Larry Harison having completed his probationary training was
presented his badge by the chief.
Chief co~~ented and reported on the following items.
Chief will be in Seattle this coming month if any problems
contact Ber~ett.
Reedy will be working the chiefs hours.
Copy of Fire Responce Policy is in each mans box..
656 will be going to General Safet~ the later part of the
week..
Reminder to check the trucks wnen
check.
. .l.
1.,-,
is your turn on truck
At '1930 hours on August 3 there will be a jOint drill with
Robbinsdale at Robbinsdale.
Continue to use the siren all hours.
Reedy gave the Fire Prevention Bureau report for July..
Bennett reported on the North Suburban 1futual 111d meeting..
Chief reported on meeting 1'#hich he attended, Fire Training Center,
Central Beord System and Fire Research Center were amI discussed.
Prall reported on the little Sonar radio. ~~yone wishing to
purChase-one contact Prall..
Bennett gave report on fire calls for the month of ~uly.
Station addition is being held up do to lack of bricks.
Rollca.,1:1: ~
26 present
4 excused
4. absent
Being no further business, a motion by BroY\l11 second b;:l Prall to
adjov~a. tion carried.
Respectfully submitted
'1
Doug Smith, SecretaFJ
l'}:~IJ^TtJTES^
r{J~GULiiR IiJEETIIT
Chi ef called the
:Tee ting "GO
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order at \J 375 hom" s.
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Benn,ettl
,
reao
the
minl1 te s
of
the Officers
1":88
of
26
and
ptember 13.
Bennett read the 1Jills for the [noath of
.
S,rnith reEtd the
of 'Ghe
!nee
~
01
\J 2, 1970.
Chief reported a~d
cornrnen u'80
on
, )
0ne
i telnso
Station addition l.Jas supplied <"lith the 'lj'Jror~g brick.
Truck
1'J2S deli118,red ~hTith the ~'Jrong alternatoro
talkie, cry-stals </3ere ordered and the <iJrong
8.rri\Ted,~
a fire,
Slg~1 ;;-OUJ: nall16
if :;rou toli3a:76 JTOU Jmlst be e]z:(~ussed
on the board and be exo8cted to be credi tad
a officerJ just don1t
l>Jith the fire 0
14nother hand.ie~t
is on order 0
%:'.. neTt! I'Jool,: :Ls in tJh6 library- 0
You
tj for a:i:rlJ~.L TJ'11sn an officer:Ls pr(3Sento
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f'tl.LCe j~Ci':;:errrran SchGDl h:Till 1j8 held SeptenfrJ8r 27;
contact the Chief~
a,::,
those interested in
tlrlett read the Fire Call re
Lor the rnon
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}'ire Prs"\.Ten t,ion
is ljhe first l'7eek .j n Octo'ber Q
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the ~oster contest.
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Fire
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on "C,n8
of Se
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and
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and cO~"-Tc{:;nti:5d 0tl the
and
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lrne
response
sUSl}ension
for LIne pas 'Cquar:ter (
of Tilenlber Dean
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Prall rf:;
on .:1..;J~ -3cti""ritif3:'3 -:)f t.tlf21 l';,Jike lickerrnann .ti'll~e
E)chool held in Fridl<",;
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fr-omOctiobi;:;r 1-+ thru
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NDHlTES
REG UL.AR I.:iEET n~G
SUNDPX NOVE1vI8l:!;-n 1, 1970
Chief Reimer celled the rr..eeting to order at 1334.
Assistant Chief Bennett read the minutes of the October 28th and November
1st Officer's Meetings.
Assistant Chief Be~~ett read the account of the bills paid for the month of
October 1970.
Secretary Smith read the minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1970.
Chief Reimer reported and commented on the follmdng items:
The day crews 1dll start distribution of Muscular Dystrophy cannisters
on i'londay, November 2, 1970.
All members that normally keep their gear in the station are to remoye
it and keep it at home, due to the construction of the addition. This
will be in effect un til further notice 0
1rJhen starting apparatus, leave the radio Ttiarm up for at least 2 minutes
before tr~~ng to transndt.
There idll not be a night drill on November 11th, tbis drill is changed
to November 19th and will be the begining of the fourth session of the
State Firemanship Training Course.
Pilgrim Cleaners have offered all members a discount card, as soon as
they are delivered they 'Hill be placed in each man's mail box.
F/F Christenson and stenger have the equipment check for the ne xt tHO
weeks.
A discussion on the heavy vlork load for the daymm iias held and in the
future the night crews will be responsible for the testing of all hose.
Assistant Chief Bennett read the fire report for October 1970.
Lieut. Hassing reported on the Bomb Seminar held in Anokathis past month,
Assistant Chief Bennett and Captain Prall also attended. This was a state
sponsored class ~dth guest speaker being Capt. Pike.
Inspector Reedy reported on the activities of the Fire Prevention Bureau,
he also stated he ~dll be starting a class for United Hardware and Ben
Franklin to help them train fire brigades.
Vern Youngquist raised the question as to the fairness of the
response policy now in effect. A lengthy discussion followed
with many unworkable ideas being presented. It was su~gested
by the Chief that if a member feels this is an unfair policy
he should con tact the Chief and he viill be alloi<1ed to come
before the Officei's Meeting to register his objections.
Chief Reirr~r reminded all members that when they drive fire
apparatus to be extremely careful, especially during the coming
vlinter mon ths.
Roll vias called -ruth 26 members present, 7 excused and 2 absent.
There being no further business, a motion by Dfu!can, second by
Lieut. Hassing to adjourn cat 1442. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Smith
Secretary
IvlIN1Jl'ES
REGUI,!',R EEETING
SUrIDAY DEGE~ffi~q 6, 1970
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1337.
Assistant Chief Bennett read the m~nutes of the November 25th end DecIlBber
6, 1970 Officsrts Mestings.
Assistant Chief Bennett read the approved bills for the month of November 1970.
Secretary Smith read the nunutes of the regular meetj.ng of Novsmber 1, 1970.
Assistant Chief Bennett read a letter from Highview ~chool expressing their
gratitude for the gift of a toy,.'ire truck and the cash prize to their student
for the Fire Prevention Boster Contest.
Chief Reimer repOl"ted and comrnented on the fol1m,ring it.ems:
Thanked all members 'Hho helped liJith the station clean-up detail and the
members that viere on dut;y- the night of the Hennepin County CrD.efs meeting.
Explained the reasons for Erickson1s resignation and stated that he will
be available to instruct our department at any time.
Asked Captain Srrd.th to explain the nevi mun,icipal gas pump and it's operatiQn.
Ce.ptain &rnith gave a detai:l,ad explanation of the proper operation of the ne,-1
pUlilp .
Informed members that all hydrants south of the Soo Line Railroad right-of-
i,ray are flagged.
Informed members that the semi-annual payday vJill be Friday, December 11th.
The possiblity of the new manager, ~~. Mike AmJA attending our January
meeting and that all members should ,'18ar their uniforms properly or not
at all.
Inspector Reedy gave the Fi~e Prevention Bureau report for the month of November.
Engineer Brei'Jer gave t.he progress report on Engine being built at North Branch,
it appears the delive17 of this unit will be in early March.
Assistant Chief Bennett reported on the :Hutual Aid meeting held on November
24, 1970 at Anoka, the presentat.ions of the i-Jinning posters viere made at this
meeting, Nelf Hope's 'vinner "las l'Iiss Bet.h Broman of Sunny Hollovi School"
1ieut Hassing demonstarted the proper set-up and use of the ne-,-;; applicance called
liThe Old Nanl!, this ,-Jill be carried in the right center corr,partment of No.4"
-1..
Cr~ef Bennett explained that he will be compuv~ng drill attendance for 1970
and be contacting members who have not made the proper a~mber of drills.
Chief Reimer encouraged everyone to attend aa many drills as possible, he
'Hen t on to explain that all members must be properly trainad to do the job
they are charged with.
Vern Youngquist again questioned the fairness of the Response Policy that
is in effect. Chief Reimer again explained that any member vJho feels this
is an unfa; r policy should contact him and the member vrill be allo'Ned to
present his objections at the Officers Meeting.
Assistant Chief Bennett comn~nt6d on the Appreciation Dinner given by the
school district for the rr€mbers who had helped in crowd control at Cooper
even ts.
The question was asked from the floDr whether on not the Village vull re-
charge fire extinguisheEs belonging to members that are used to extinguish
fire$. Chief Reimer stated the policy has been to recharge these extinguishers
however, they must be brought to the office so they can be sent in.
A discussion on the new addition was held, many questions were asked and
answered, the completion date at this time is December 23, 1970.
Chief Bennett read the Fire Report for the month of Noveniller.
Roll WaS called with 33 members present, 1 excused and 1 absent.
There being no further business, 6t motion by 1ieut Keifer, second by
John Roberts to adjourn at 1450. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Smi th
Secretar:r
Northern States Power Co
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FOR DECEl'"TI3Eil. 1970
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245 12/2/70 1236
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
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257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
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12/2/70 1318
12/3/70 1702
12/3/70 1923
12/.6/70 1554
12/7/70 1233
12/10/70 081.~6
12/12/70 1123
12/13/70 1802
12/14/70 1704
12/15/70 1145
12/15/70 1820
12/17/70
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FIRE REPORT' Fm MONI'H OF DEGEr/IBER 1970
Address
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5101 Boone Avenue North
False
8
12/22/70
1345
8101 46th Avenue North
False
8
12/22/70
131.t9
8610 54th p~enue North Vehicle
19
12/23/70 0940
12/21.;/70 1642
12/26/70 1218
12/26/70 1617
12/29/70
1528
4641 Independence Avenue North Investigation
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6013 West Broad~ay ~usc (Fuel Oil)
28
4471 Independence Avenue North False
11
6041 Boone Avenue North Vehicle
11
5909 Hillsboro P~enue North
l'use (Oven)
21
4657 Ensign Avenue North
fJIisc (Ch.irruley)
27
2710 Rosalyn Court
1;usc (Broiler)
20
8230 47th Avenue North
x/use (Bomb Tb..reat) 14
3523 Ensign Avenue North
Structure
23
8100 Bass Lake Road Medical
17
4215 Oregon Avenue North Nisc (Smoke)
31
l~71 Independence Avenue North False
4641 Independence Avenue North False
10
2925 Hillsboro Avenue North
~usc (Water Break) 12
3414 Flag Avenue North
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41+71 IndependeneeAyenue North
Inye s ti ga ti on
2701 Hi1lsboro Avenue North
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19
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h30l Oregon Avenue North
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Average response of 16.3 men per alarm.
Total of 19 Alarms and 2 Investigatj.ons
Total
7 False
7 f'useellaneous
2 Vehicle
2 ture
1 Medical
19
False l~larrns
Property Loss
l'Jo.
244 Indus1::,rial - Bomb Threat
2h6 _ ADffi1tment ~ Melfunction
250 - Apar
259 .Apartrnerl t
260 t ~ tion
264 - Apaxtment - Malicious
265 - Apartment - timate
As of November 30,
For December 1970:
1970 Total:
PayrOll
Investigation
and Alarm Pay:
Drill Pay~
Proper ty
.Loss
I\fone
None
~?100 ,,00
:None
None
None
None
50,,00
None
None
None
000
rTone
I\fone
9
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rlone
:Non8
,,00
1
l\J one
None
f\T 0 ne
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1970:
~t50n696080
~ 1;05~Q2
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1,h22.00
216.00
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FCR
~_7f
None
PETTY CI\SH
None
EQUIPp~~T & SUPPLIES
v'Tarner Hard~vare for
h Squeegees @ .98
1 Hose Goose-neck 1.10
1 Hose nozzle 1.79
~p22 .81
Inspector Reedy for
Oc tober mile age
40.45
C. F. Coyer for
1 Handlight battery
6 Pocket badges
.75
39.00
h6.75
ABC Fire Extinguisher Co for
1 Recharge of 5.50 Jl~C Ext 5075
Industrial Chemical for
2 cases paper cowels 13.56
Iowa State Univ for
FiL~ rental 3.15
ABC Fire Extinguisher Co for
Rechg of 205.5 ABC Ext 11050
Genuine Parts for
2 gal anti-freeze .50
1 ligh t bulb 031.1
.2.!-~lL
\rLliGES
For 13 alar:ms & 4 Inv8stig.3tions
Drill
Officer1s Monthly s
Inspector's VJage
ij; 1 ('~ 8 (\('1
'<+'......, ,.)/ 0 '-JV
162.00
1,000.00
721.00
$2,941.00
Total
OF
1970
1Ji7.81
2 9),1 ,Our,
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3,088.61
?v1IlTUTES
f;.EGULbJL MEETI~\IG
tlt)t".!~., r~If..E; DE,PT..
~'JC\iEI:EBEit 7 ~ 1971
Chief ~elmer cBlled the
to order at 1337 hours~
Pledge of Allegiance was g~ven.
Hall c81l was taken: ~:8 members present, 6 excused and 1 absent.
Minutes of the Officers meetiUtT of October 27, 1971 were re&J:1-3.nd
lzIinutes for the Officers
November 7, IB?l were read and
Minutes for General
01
C>etober :~',
1 c' 7'
'.' , 1.
v~: er 8 :r e EidE.:id
Eills fer the montb of October Visrs read and
t,;orrespondence 'V;~_1.S read.
liomments from t,bf: vhief:
LE~ on truck check.
Expl,s-.ined cIne vcot. .hir Pack is short on lI'uck
regll1Ettor ~~I1dyrill be Gut of servi{>e for [-tbout Z.
oN~3.rds irl l?obbinsdc_le st.ill gi Vf;:S disCOU11t to
Thanked men for vJcrk on la.dder in st.:Jtion.
readied f'oI' dist.ributi(Jii.
lieason: Defective
n:;cmttlS.
,.
1:.' lreffiC'Yl.
Elno 1nSD.
dcne Et st.a"tic-:1
Also t.hliDkec. 1"
Sf'] r~,r1:'
Tha::'lk.ed
~'''eQ'
L t;:" .
\::)orne men no~
oorne pl1mp operfLtors
oellyp&-n dcrt,s_il O~3(}O
l'h.::tnked men "who in crowd,.. gt:.rnes.
St8.tedif truc1: cr16ck ie, not cc:mpleted on time the t~R}O men invcl ved v;'ill
hHve tViO mere weeks tc co~mplet9 sEid chec:k or f~i("e disciIJlinary E~c.ticr~.
Lt. Hassing commented Gn article. L'1 the Minnesot;; Fire Chief rege.ro ing
P..lbert Lea Fire Dept. Chapla.in. ThE: possibility of this n8.Vlnf;' E
chaplain v;a.s discussed. The membersllip the,t. i tWG"llld be good to hc~ve a
cbs.pla.in assigned to. C1)r to in.vol ved inam8.J or s'.,la.rm
or dis.c:1ster, and t.o :1S5ist Chief r.ei.:mer ir! next of kin of + ,-
firefif7hters ..
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the rDE:.tter.. Cr1otion c"'arried.
Insp.
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mad 82
t.hanked tbe ,.:~
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cf
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part.iC'ip~ite Vii thc.i'ut. En
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. Brevyer ccmme::ted
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ocirade ..
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F~EGTTI1AE.MEETING
NJsq HOPEF'IF.E DEFT.
7'1cv:rn,llBE'l-: 7, lS!71
Kenneth l:t. F..ogers, born October ~!.tl, 1~j47 YIBS recommende6.
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-",,,,'cE'.,,,-v:c,re C 'UI,"j. IJ ."t.c.J. Ot,~ Ji1 0:, r i:'ul"uC,:JL1,
r:': enn 8tb :':1 ,~'m G iI'l t.ot} t:~'
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fire
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of
CJct.cber..
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Ste.tes ()f Ac.InE-rica._
T?ler(:m,~}.de frcm the f'lc:,or
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the GE:~I1t3ra.l Memb
s.rE' held..
It t;V~,i2 decided :.(1 contirIu.e~)s lTI the
I\1otion by" Fily Bjerke, seconoJsd CaDt" Prs~ll tc:
1>5,S curned 'd 15UC !J,::urs.
ourn~ Motion carri~d~
~.
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Lt~ LeoDRrd A~ Keifer
Secrctsr'l
TITrTlJTE9
REGlJUl.,iq ING
SD~IDAY OCTOBER 3, 1971
Cb~ef Reimer called the meeting to order at l3~37 hours
Ass I t Chief Bennett read the minutes and correspondence from
the Officer's Meetings of September 22nd, and October 3rd.
Larry Harrison read the rrdnutes of the Regular Fi~e Meeting of
September 12th. The riIi [Tutes 1;V'ere approved as read.
Chief
made
following co~~ents~
.,
..Lo
Dan Goehringer left in the Chliefi s
a;ppreciation for the exeellent
October 2, in his honor.
office a note of
that "liJa5 held on
2" There 1dll be no pay for the voluntary work details"
There will be a detail once a month, consisting of
four men per team. If you are assigned to a ,,"wrk detail,
and you cannot make it, you must find a replacement to
take :rou~
3" No neli'i report on the color code for helments.
4. \'iE vJill have an engine creVe! at liIe adm'i Lake School on
October 13. need help for that at 1~30 Toy
helmets will be given to the second grader's at school.
70 Bre~'ler and Sharp have truck check for the ne."xt t'tiO 1~jeekso
60 vie vJill have no reg'Lllar ;"Jednesday night drills for the month
of October. Instead we vJill pa.rticipate the State Fire
Drills 1;'i'hich ~idll be held here on Thnnsda;y- October 21" and 280
These drills \,;yill be at 19~30 hours. Officers meeting will
'i'Jednesda:'T October 27th at 19:30 hours"
7. All people must sign out i'lhem leaving the village overnight 0
Some people are leaving fi 1"8 scens and not being excused" or
leaving before roll callo These people~Jill not receive credit
for the run.
8. Ditter alnd Barber have been C3.'ssigned to Company #2"
90 The Holiday Assignments for 1972 are posted. Co:mpan;y- 1/2
has }l.::;morial Da-j 'rJeekend, and Company #1 has Labor Daj-
k\Teekend. No assignments are m.ade for JulJ'- 4th.
Page 2~ Regular FirE! Meeting October 3, 1971
10" Reedy has done an excellent job in prepe.ring the exhibit
in the NeH Hope Shopping Center for Fi-r>e Prevemtion itJeek.
11" The Black Topping has been completed in front of the station
and the training rrffdrant has been installed.
12. The Scott Eq-cd.pment shelves in Engine #6 have been replaced"
The air tanks should no longer fall out when the doors axe
opened.
Engineer Bre~'ler cOIPJi1ented that we have tr.ree certified F oI-100o IS
and one more about half way through qualification.
Captain SIT~th cOIT@ented that we usually send an engine to Meadow
Lake School for Halloween. This would be in addition to the rig
going therE! for Ocbobsr 13th.
Fire Inspector Reedy gave the Fire Prevention Bureau repor"(j. He
also reported on the preparation for Fire Prevention v~e at
Shopping Center.
Assistant Chief Bennett explained the Chenucal Transportation
Safety Bankhook lOCated in-the glove box of Engines 3,4,6 and
the Chief! s car.
Assist~~t Chief Bennett gave the Fire P.report for the month of
September
No further business before the floor, Chief Reimer called for
adjou.rnmento the meeting was adjourned 8ft lJ,g22 hours.
~e Sy.ct..l.". U:!.~lY '. ... ub.m 1lJ.....t ted.,
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. - e.rry (H~r.i.s on
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flIINUTE S
REGULAe'? NEET ING
SUNDAY SEPT. 12, 1971
Chief Bennett called the meeting to order at 2003 hours.
Lt.. Hassing read the minutes of the Augo 1" 1971 meeting"
Chief Bennett read the rrd.nutes of the Aug" 25" 1971 and Septo 12"
1971 meetings..
Chief Bennett commented on the following items;
New color code for helmets..
Asked Engineer Brewer about F" M. O. progress"
Tom Oas" village Sanitarian, should be notified of any fire
in a food establish:nent..
Be sure to replace the H.T. in #4 in the charger properly"
Be sure to report any da.l'fiaged equipment to Chief Reimer or
Chief Bennett.
We should all drive slower when responding to fireso
A speaker is mounted on the rear of #3.
Lto Keifer is in charge of croicld control this year" everyone
should try to give him the help he will needo
Firefighters Brown" Malone, and Reedy are certified F.M.O.lso
October 13, 1971 the dayside villI take an engine to IvIeadm'1
Lake School for a demonstation for the second grade.
Winton Duncan mentioned that his gear was left wetoand dirty after
water balling" The water baIlers will~see to it that all equipment
used is properly put back in service.
If you must !beal112[.dl:lll early, be sure to be excused by the senior
officer"
Jon Reedy gave Fire Prevention report. He is preparing for Fire
Prevention Weeko
Motion by Ge~ge Lilly" secona by Greg Stenger, to accept Dave
Di tter as a member"
11otion carried..
Motion by Jon Reedy, second by Gerald Pfeifer, to accept William
Barber as a member.
Motion carried..
Motion by Earl Hassinger, second by Larry Harrison, to table
discussion of By-laws till October meeting.
Motion carried.
Motion by Earl Hassinger, second by John Roberts, to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Adjourned at 21?5 hours.
1UNUrES
REGULAR l1EETIID
SUNDAY AUGUST 1, 1971
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1909 hou~s.
Lieut Hassing read the minutes of Officers meetings of July 28 &
August 1, 1971.
Secretarjr Smith read the minutes of the July 11, 1971 regular meeting.
Chief Reimer comlrented on the fOllowing:
Firemensl discount at Montgomery-Wards has not been discontinued.
Change in hours for the September regular meeting is due to the Ylike
Ackerman Fire School being held in Golden Valley.
The 4li hose on No.2 ,-Jill be replaced i,rith three '\"ire vlrap and '\iill
be loaded in the center bed of No.2.
There is no fire report or report of expenses due to the meeting date
of August 1.
Thanked the crew for July 4th weekend coverage.
Reminded Lieut Keifer & Melas of truck chekc.
Chief will research the past months attendance of alarms and drills.
Insp Reedy will present a Satu~day drill on local alarm systems.
The possibility of converting No. 1 into a fO@TI truck.
A completion certificate for llThe Fire Instructor and His Jobll Cou~se
was presented to F/F Smith.
A annual drill schedule is to be made up by the month by Capt Prall
and Lieut Hassing Hith the idea of the 1-Jhole department training in
the same areas each m(mth.
Possibility of coding the fire helmets by color, the recommended
code to be: YELLO'Lrl - FIRE FIGE1T&'9.S
RED LI1~ OFFICERS
BLACK - ENGTIiEER
vilI.LTE CHIEF OFFICERS
Lieut Hassing discussed the drill of July 31, 1971, he suggested that all
ffi13mbers scot up, 3 men in crei\' cab of No.6, wear all you~ gear.
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Do not use fire hose with red paint at the ends for any pressure
use, these are houBe lines only.
First man up a ladder will not carry anything, he will assist the
rest of the people when they reach the top of the ladder.
Chief Reimer c~mn~nted on the July 31, 1971 drill.
Lieut Hassing ~ull be incharge of crews attending the Mike Ackerman
Fire School in Golden Valley on Sept 12, 1971.
A discussion was held regarding the use of the radios with other
units of the Pmblic Works and Park Dept.
There being no further business, a motion by F/F Sharp, 2nd by
F/F Stenger to adjourn at 2009 hours.
~dnutes recorded by:
Doug Smith
:8:ecretary
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SUNDAY JULY 11, 1971
Chief Bennett called the meeting to:~of'der at 1913 hours.
Lieut Hassing read the minutes of the June 23rd and July 11, 1971 Officers'
Meetings.
Secretary Smith read the minutes of the June 6, 1971 Regular Meeting.
Chief Bennett commented on the follovung:
Fire narade units will stay in radio contact.
No alcholic beverages to be takedn by the driver while in parades.
Chief Bennett reported on the State Conference in Bemidji.
Blacktop for driveway \'ias under estimated by $1,700.00.
Cautioned all members to slow down while driving into station area.
Do not drive around the station on the south side.
Standby crews; one man will be in a radio controlled vehicle out side
rain or shine to maintain radio contact.
New face mask in No.3.
Pilgrim Cleaners has sent new discount cards for all members.
Chief Bennett ~dll investigate the rumor of the discontinuance of the
10% discount at Montgomery Wards.
Water Department has maintained all hydrants on all county roads in
the Village.
Inspector Reedy gave the Fire Prevention Bureau report for June 1971. He reported
that letters have been sent to all pool owners cautioning them on the use of
chemicals to clean pools.
Dan Goehringer has resinged, June 30, 1971, he was our first chief.
Discussion:
July 4th holiday crew went over real nice.
Hose Test
Dash knobs don't have to pushed, just touched.
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Communications:
Standby crews felt ve~J low, that they can not even mow la~1Il or do
anything outside in the yard. 15 pocket pagers are highly recommended
for standby crews over the weekend.
Motion by Sharp, 2nd by Stenger to install two waycommunication~ on
vehicles #3, 2 & 6 from cab to tailbonrd. Motion carried.
Liuet Hassing read the June 1971 Fire Report.
Roll was called showing:
21 present
9 excused
2 absent
Motion by Angel, 2nd by Hassinger to adjourn at 2018 hours.
Minutes recorded by:
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Douglas Smith
Secretary
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MINUTES
REGUL.A.R i"lEETING
SUNDAY JUNE 6, 1971
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1925 hours.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the minutes of the Officers' Meeting of May 26 & June 6, 1971..
Secretary Smith read the m~nutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 1971..
Chief Reim€r commented on the following:
That it is good to be back from Dallas, it was a very good seminar, he obtained a
complete set of Dallas tnaining manuals for our use.
The missing Scott mask in #3, urged all to be more careful.
Explained that Engineer Brewer is in the process of installing the sling pac in the
cab of #6.
Lt. Hassing will have the 3 foot hydrant \~ench finished soon.
Requested help for Engineer Brewer to clean pump heater pans.
That the bids on the driveway and parking lot are in and the work has been ordered.
Reminded Goehringer & Nygaard of truck check for the current period and Harrison and
Pfeifer have the next two weeks checko
Reminded all that both Chiefs w~ll be in Bem~dji for the State Conference this week.
Explained the use of the diesel pump and the gallonage record.
Explained the proper way to place the H.T. in #4 in the chargero
The new overhead projector has been received and will be used for training.
Commented on the importance of safety when riding the tailboard of all units.
When you sign out and return, do not cross off your name. The office will take care
of it.
Capt. Smith ~dll be in charge of crowd control crews for Cooper graduation on June 9,
1971. The following members volunteered to help. Dolan, Goehringer, ACkermann, Bjorke,
and Hartenson. Capt, Smith asks that the:T all meet at the station at 1830 hours.
Chief Reimer remarked that we ~dll host the 1972 Mike Ackermann Fire School. Golden
Valley is the host this year.
Insp. Reedy gave the Fire Prevention Bureau report for May, 1971. He stated a "Fire
SeIl1inar" v10uld be held at St. Therese Nursing Home at 1430 on June 15, 1971 and
invited all to attend.
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Lt. Hassing reported on liThe Undervlater Recovery Coursell he attended this past
w.onth9 This was sponsored by the Hennepin County Water Patrol.
Asst. Chief Bennett reported on the May }mtual Aid meeting held in Columbia Heights.
Asst. Chief Bennett comrr.€nted on the short crews on holiday weekends. He will have
a recorr~endation to remedy this situation Defore the July 4th weekend.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the May 1971 Fire Report.
Chief Reimer reported that the semi-annual checks will be ready on Wed., June 9, 1971.
Chief Reimer reminded all that the next meeting will be on July 11, 1971 due to
the holiday..
There being no further business, a motion by Ackermann, second by Sharp to adjourn
was made at 2008 hrs.
i'-'otion carried.
Respectfully Submitted.
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Doug Smi th
Secretary
NINUTES
REGULltR HEETIN G
SUNDAY
Vl-t:.Y 2, 1971
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1335 hrs.
The Chief stated he would entertain a motion to set the ~~me for
the 1971 elction of Officers. A motion by Lieut Keifer, 2nd by
F/F Sharp to set the voting time at 1400 hrs. Motion carried.
Chief Bennett read the mLDutes of the Officers Meetings of April
28, 1971 and i'1ay 2, 1971.
Secretary Smith read the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 4, 1971.
Chief Reimer commented on the follov~ng:
Congratulated the follo\~Dg members on the completion of the Voc
Tech course IIFire Pu,,'1lper Training;;: Bennett, Angel, Stenger and Schaefer.
Requested;;that all old tra'LDing manuals tlMal"-.fland Manualsil be returned to
to the office to be kept ~! the library.
The upcoming Water Safety Seminar to be held on May 8, 1971, Lieut Hassing
~!d FIF Stenger v~ll attend.
InfoJmned all members that Capt Prall \'las hospitalized this morning with
a kidney ailment. He is in Northwestern Hospital, Room 3119 Bed 1, stop
aDd see him if possible.
Engineer Brewer i~ll arrange the mounting of a sling~pac scott in the cab
of No. 6 in the near future.
All purpose masks have been taken out of service, this was done due to the
recow~endation of the NoF.PoAo
Requested that all members check all outside doors to make certain they
are all ~ocked when they leave the station unattended.
A weekly radio check of all mobile units is held on each Saturoay morning,
this test includes the Hutual Aid frequehcyo
Lieut Hassing is fabricating a 3. hydrant vITench to be carried on No.4.
The Engineer has requested help in removing and cleaning the heater pans
on all engines.
Remim:i€id F IFl s Duncan and Roberts that they have equipment check for the
next hlO "leeks.
Informed members that the bids for blacktopping the drive and parking lot
should be in v~thin the next week or so. This wODk should be completed
shortly after the bids are awarded.
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A recommendation to the Council to change Chapter 2 of the Village
Code to allow for 45 men, age limits from 21 to 35 and the submitting
of an annual report to be due on the 1st meeting in February each year.
The meeting was called to order to allow for the eLction of officers
for 1971 at 1403 hours.
The election of officers 'l-ras held the follow'"ing ,\I8re re-elected to
office: C. A. Bennett, as Assistant Fire Chief, Ho A. Smith as Night
Captain, D. A. Prall as Day Captain, L. Ao Keifer as Night Lieutenant,
J. Hassing as Day Lieutenant. Chief Reimer re-appointed L. S. Brewer
as Engineer for the next year.
After eleetion of officers, Chief Bennett, thanked all members for the
confidence sho~m him and for the way they had worked the previous year.
Chief Reimer, congratulated all officers and also thanked all members
for the co-operation in the past.
The meeting was re-opened for general business at 1420jhours.
Inspector Reedy gave the monthly Fire Prevention Bureau report.
Lieut Hassing reported on the past State Fire School.
Lieut Keifer reported on the current Voc-Tech course, lfFire Instructor
and His Job" being presented at Cooper High School, three members are
taking advantage of this course. They are Chief Bennett, Lieut Keifer
and F/F Smith.
Secretary Smith read the Fire Report for the month of April, 19710
The Chtef reminaed the members that when driving No. 5 off the road
into to unkno'l-m areas that a man should walk in front to assure not
getting mired as Has the case this past month.
The Chief reported the municipal siren was dovm for repair and should be
back in service by Tuesday, May 4th.
There being no further business, the mO'non to adjourn by Duncan, 2nd by
Malone at 14]2 hours. Motion Carried.
~":spec~fUllY sUbt;t~~/.
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Doug Smith
Recording SecretarJ
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!-1INUTES
REGULAR t"^iEETING
SUNDAY APRIL 4, 1971
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order.. at 1345 hrs.
Chief Benne tt read the minutes of the Harch 24 and April 4" 1971
Officers' Meetings.
Secretary Smith read the Regular Ivleeting minutes of t-'larch 7, 1971.
Chief Reimer cornmen ted on the following:
Filing dates for the 1971 election will be from April 15 thru April 30th
and the Chief will act as Filing Officer.
Captain Prall, Lieutenants Hassing and Keffier and Fire Fighters Clerrens,
I-iartenson and Melas ,...ere avlarded comple tion certificates for the IIIntre-
duction te Fire Fightingll course held this past month in vlayzata.
A ne,,,. Voc-Tech course called "The Fire Instructor and His J obll will be
offered at Cooper High School starting April 20 and a~y member interested
in attending should con tact the Chief.
A Fire Prevention calander will be distributed by our department, this
~;ill be sponsored by the Cavanaugh Insurance Company. This will be ready
for distribution during Fire Prevention Week.
The folloHing members 1vill attend the :Hinnesota State Fire School €>n April
26 thru April 29, 1971: Lieut. Hassing" F/F's Brown, l1alone and Reedy.
F/F Campbell and Dolan have the Truck and Equipment check r€>r the next two
'tiee ks 0
Thanked Engineer Brewer and Lieut Keifer f€>r the repair €>f the tank on No.2.
Keifer explained the re ason for the proplem 'tvi th the tank may have been the
b1iJ.ild up of pressure i'i'hile filling or usgling the 4" feed lines.
Reported that all the hydrant markers have been picked up by the crews
arranged by Lieut Keifer.
Do Not put items to be repaired on Brewer's desk, put them on the work bench
where they vall wmt scratch the desk.
0' head prejector is on order and 1i1hould be here "Ii thin the lnOn tho
Thanked all members for the wonderful job done on the Open House, only very
good comn~nts were received.
Rep@rted that the hose reel on No. 5 is out of service and 'trill be repaired
as soon as possible. In the msan time use 1~!I lines.
April 5 th Hill be the last state drill and the second drill for April '\-Jill be
on April 19th.
Fire Inspector Reedy gave the Fire Prevention Bureau report.
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Engineer Brewer reported on the status of the FMO testing.
In the next week there vlill be three fire seminars in the nurs] ng homes
in the 'Tillage, t1^iO at NevI Hope and one at P,-,'11bassador.
The response policy change was discussed and ,ull be finalized at the rnxt
Officer's Meeting.
\'larned all members to be careful when opening compar tmen ts containing spare
scott tanks, i~ the past tanks have been known to fallout when the door is
opened.
Golden Va ley vJill host the 1971 luke Ackerman Fire School on September 12,
1971.
Unit No.6 will be displayed at the State Fire School on Thursday, April
29th, Eng Brewer and Chief Bennett vdll be on duty vdlh the Engine.
In the future the panel lights will be left in the ON position and the right
side panel lights on Nos. 2 & 3 are installed.
Chief Bennett reported on the North Suburban Regional Heeting held in Brooklyn
Park, Benne tt, Capt Smi th and Shapp attended.
Chief Benne tt explained h01,j the ne...j training manuals liTe to be used, every man
should bring his manual to all drills and that they \.Jill be used for some C!>f
the drills but not all of them.
Chief Bennett read the Fire Report for the month of March..
Roll was called ~~th 28 members present, 4 excused, 1 working and 1 absent.
There being fio further busine ss, a motion by Duncan, second by Brei'ler to
adj ourn at 15 07 hrs.
Respect~ully subwitted:
Bouglas Smith
S;ecre tary
r.rrNTfI'ES
REG lJI/ili l:rSET II\JG
FEBRUJ.\i1Y 7 ~ 1971
Chief Reirntsr called the mee
to or
at l3hO hQurs.
Secre
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'..../'m~Gn
read
therrrL n'tl te s
of
the
J 8Duary 10, 1971
Yilee
:.<:") 0
.Assist.ant Chief Bennett read the rnin"11tes
...
or
"Gtle
27 ~ 1971 and
7 ~ 1971 Officer's liee
Chief Reirrer 2.cknol;ileclged the presence of l'jJr ~ lreeHokr, COtlrlcilrnan
him to the meeting.
The appro-fed bills lor the mOD th of J amIary 1971 ,-rere re 8d
C hie f
Be nn.6 t. to
T11e Chif;f cornrnen
on the
J.. !jerns ~
The
discon tinuance
of the
Response Policy and
ast of ala-c'llis, he Viill be expected
his ;.1)28 nce~
'1 '
1j:1ac.
if a
merrtDer
fails to respond to at
alJpear bc;fore
-t-f'"\
)~.r.v
tjh.e ()fficE5r j s
to
Th2t an acldi ti:)nal home InOtll "Gor r 2clio 'Ge 50 \,Jill be:~
GS a0 1800 nOUrSo
i7!7ln on
The
the completion cel~tificates for tT:!O COl]cS~S of \J oc-
cas t fei.':
Tech
bi<)t1
ijnelr ce:ctificati~Jns 9
ELn (j th,G r
...
S lor
t,hose th,9.t
L:.L.:.!...'J
perforrnan.ce e:<:BlU T<iill
tlJ.6 c12ssroorn.
, , ,
con CL11 C Tj:;~ G
st8t,j~onar.:'i" hose racl:: -:~ri t.h a capaci t.~i of
be in 'ftjj~thin
t ht"?s bcseCl
ana.
fi11...... t7~
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f' tllankC?:J. F
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s Cl<3
ns ane.
Die
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l''tos{~
'""'~d
for 'use at 11.1 ar'T
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hits
COIf1rnd:nd.E3r
C1 f ere
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'Glllie
man-pG1'Jer
,s,nd s
The: ij
C ornme n
rnerdJership
be started SGC)l1o
ChicI'
^C~ 'Cic.':,:nTf"
,-, rcsc)or"G 01
~ 69 LL I v on all 8.J..arms s m.<on_~
OOT:fer re S 08 nS8 (\
.SnIL th re per' ted on +-.h}~
Si t ter
cmi held a Ij IJor t.,b. 1.'ierrl0ric-u.
DEe pa,s"G rnonth and st.2.~3d another T<T01Ud 1Je heild. in Cllo
Inspector
ga-v6 t.h Jan"tlsr;/" Fire Prt3\l!.3ntion
o
Chief
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reported
O~
tile
1'.'Iutl1al Aid
rnec;
~ holci
in
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Cen tel~.1 1971 c tions 1-rere held,
1jjas Cb.ief nano\l81', Golde n -if 2l
11.eir13 r, I'Jen.j 0 TheBe officers
the President of tile l:issociati:Jll ,ele cted
and the V"iCfj President elected T'JaS Chief
serv-e a. t't,ro ;le 21~
GIllef Benn.E3tt e
the proper
Hhe n re;
He also stated
use of the Dew 10 Kw generator on NOQ
t,o .011 21 arms and shut dOHn on
the stati8nary floodlights should
Lo it should be
.~
returning to quarters.
left in the ttOFFH positiorlo
f B..eirner explained T\Th~r the liDo I\Jot StartH
the reason be that anJTone ca.n staI't it- but
sign vJ2S
not all
, " '" I'
post~a lU ~Oo 0,
n knm.r hoc: to
, , .., "I
S rnJ_"[, l'G QO~~Jll 0
Chief Reimer also mentioned that he will 80
to g6 G some n61"jSpapel'
publici
on snOH
h:,rdr an t s ,;
He also inf)rmed 211 that Hb'23D. the 'nounted flood lights on :No. L are
2.7J a
fire tha t
ttni t :'JhOll1d be
t'J gain the rnost
L.'
0ne
8.
TIle
also said. h3
strlJ.cture
.p~ Y'F)
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71-26 went smooth and com'ented
1rTi tl1 tIle v"'ariot1.s pie.ces
~ ,
01 apparBtJuso
C11ic:;f
nnf~ "[,Lj rf;J 2.0. the F~ ~~G
u for ~,np 111011 th of J c.n 1J.ar;yi 1971(;
It was suggested that a letter of
t he I\JeT~J Police; De: pt re
a1 P..lael'rn I'Too 71--260
apprE5C1.a'"Glon bE;
" .,
Gt1tS assJ...s 'GanCE:)
sc;nt t8 Chief IJlors!;j of'
of the Police Reserv~
re:
on t:t1e L';:lnnssota E3t,ate Fj~re
s Board of Directors
Januarv 2k lTrl. Chief
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ti -\{t}j Cornrrd_ ttt:~t3
that he attend~d ~n Moorhe
IVD..DJ1E3 sota on
Reimf3r i>Tas 2IJl)()inted as the Chai-r111an 01: Gne State
for the ye2I 19710
Roll ':'idS
t'Tlt, 11
11
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present
and
3 rnembers
be
no fill"ther btlSinEJ S8." '"' Iflotion Capt Pr1 , seconci. F
Durn. Motion c8rri~d. f& adjourned at 1450 hours.
.l)un.can to
ctfull~r subnlitted~
Dou.glas Smi th
o 31~~T
p~ 0;() Councilrnan nol<T 1'i"c.,S asl<:ed to s a;ra fe1-j 1~JCJrQS after
OlJ.rrllnento He
COlllpli1l1ented tile on the operation of G!1e artr'19n t and 1"J2,8
-v-ery- regerdingthe 1970 ilrlnU.al t" he said it T'Tas
by far the rnost cOTnplete report he had seen corns froIn all:{ depa.rtrnento
fT. Ho~~ was thanked Chief Reimer 2nd thanked for to our
meeting4 r~o Hokr said he real enjoyed it and would be back again.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETnm
SUNDAY Yw~CH 7, 1971
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1337 hours.
Chief Bennett read the minutes of the Officers meetings of February
24th and March 7, 19710
Secretary Smith read the minutes of the February 7, 1971 regular meeting.
Motion by FIF Reedy, second by pIF Hassinger to accept Gregory Stenger
as a regular member in the department. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer congratulated Greg Stenger on the completion of his pro-
bation~~ training and presented him ~dth his badge and I.D. card.
Captain SWith, Chairman of the Open House Committee gave a report on
the plans and work to be done prior to the Open House on March 14, 1971.
He explained all lTSmbers should wear dress uniforms and be at the station
before 1130 hours on the day of the open house.
The Chief commented on the following items:
Thanked the Day Crews for the pick-up of the Harch of Dimes cannisters.
Informed the Day Cre,,1 that there '\rill be a joint state drill ,-lith the
day crew of Crystal on March 22 and April 5, 1971, the hours will be
from 0900 to 1200 on both days.
He instructed exch m-ember using the small personal lockers in the locker
room to lock them vJith padlocks, those that are not locked will be checked
and emptied and re-assigned.
The State Fire School ..:ill be on April 26 thru 29, 1971 at the Pick
Nicollet Hotel, Hinneapmlis, we are authorized to send four men, any
rFBn wantIi.ng to attend should sign up on the bulletin board. We also
are authorized to send three men to the Trauma itlorkshop held at North
1>lemorial Hospi t81 on April 1, 2 & 3, 1971, those ..lan ting to attend
should sign up on the board also.
Reminded Captain Prall and Flp Brown that they have truck check the
next two 1N'eeks.
X Fire Prevention Bureau peport was given by Inspector Reedy.
The Chief gave a report on the house fire at 3909 Louisiana, as to the
state investigation.
A report on the North Suburban Fire 11arshal's meeting was given by Captain
Srr~th. He reported this meeting was very interesting as t~@y were schooled
on the use of the Polygr aph.
Chief Reimer taanked F/F Nygaard for the printing of the Open House Invitations.
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Chief Benne tt read a letter from oIDonnels Dry Cleaners offering each
member a discount in cleaning of umiform8 and personal dry cleaning.
Ohief Reine r commented on the offer being made by the Sidley Corp on
home fire alarms" any member interested should contact the Chief.
The Chief also stated that No.6 with Eng. Brewer in charge will be in
the Robbinsdale vlbiz Bang parade.
All members were informed that 33 training manuals from the Ohio State
University have been ordered and will be issued sometime within the
next month.
Chief Bennett gave a repGrt as to the new response policy nOli that No.
6 is in service. The general response "nIl be Nos. 4" 3, 6, 2" and 5 or 1.
He went on to explain that F/F's Bjorke, Brown" Smith, Reedy and Christenson
haye been authorized to driv& NG. 6 until certification of FMO's has been
eompleted. Chief Bennett went on to explain the use of the 4" hose on No.2,
this is a feeder line and will not be used as a pressure hose.
Engineer Brewer reported that 9 memberS have taken the written FMO test
and that all had been corrected, he willc0lnplete the performance tests
of the original nine members before starting with additional memliers. He
suggested that any :member interested in taking the FMO test should study
the pump operations of all pumpers whileawai ting the chance to take the
te st.
Engineer Brewer also stated that in the future, the lights on the Operator's
Panels will be left in the 01 position at all tirrBs.
Chief Reimer reported that the 10K)i' generator on No.4 has been repaired and
is l>10rking properly~
Assiatant Chi'.f Benn~tt read the Fire Report for February 1971.
The Ghiefexplained that there would not be a 1iednesday night monitor test
as noted in the Febru.ary minutes, all monitors seem to be working pi30perly
and the fau! t was in the Encoder.
The Chie f also reported that F!F Seha~rar has been hired as a par ttilT"JEl
custodian fGr the Office half of the station. This is effective March
1" 1971.
Rolllras called 'tuth 32 members present and 1 excused and 1 absent.
There being no further business,s motion by F/F Brewn, second by F/F
Malone to :!ldjourn a.t 1~20 hours.. )Cleeting adjourned.
Re~pa~tf:ll1 submitted:
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Douglas Smi th
Secretary
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l:ITrrU1'ES
REG lJlilli.
Su1JD p~y
JJ1}; AllRY 10, 1971
Chie_~f Reim3r calle~d~ the rnfse ting to order c.t ILioO DJ'S 0
Secretary Smith read the rninutes of the meeting of December 6, 1970,
corrections of these minutes includ,,:; the changing of the location of
the Ii Oldr"lan tI to the re cn~ COlnPar tTGe n tof 1'\Twnber 34
Jtssistant Chief Benne tt re the ITtlnutes of
Decmeber 16, 1970 and of January 10, 1971.
Officerls Meetings of
Assistatn Chief Bennett read
the
approyed bills
r.
lor
the Inonth of Decennber 1970 e
The follovung correspondence was read by Assist2nt Chief B0nDett~
tter from Cooper Serd or High School thanking the departr!len:t for hel~
in crowd control and requesting help for the Wlil0er s~asono
A paper from Chief Morse re
bombing and procedUres to be usede
Chief Reimel~ commented on the; fol101<Jing itelns~
Ins on hb"th 6~ Zealand and instructed all drivt3rS to be -ver-;l
careful in driving in this areao
Reminded all driYerst.h2!t the policy of a full st,op must be made at u2nd
a.nd Ze aland ~\Then re sponding to aJ_arms"
Explained the
mus t. use ct.
of lock on th-C'l rear service door arret hO\.;' .L'~
Tllat x.Jurnber 11 \$Till be t9h:en to Gz;neral S
the 10 gener2tor ins Assistant 0ne
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location of the old generator N04 t~ to IJoo .J 0 TIle \di..L~
1)+3 rno~Jnted uno.er t,he gun i-rill pre-connec ted flood
on each side of the box, the generator will have remote starting and
fuel..
to ha-.re
That t,he addition to the S'G8tlOn is nearly. complete, 1rTith sorne rninor 1"rork
to be done"
Thanked the men that helped s~
the floor in the ne1,J addi T.s-;)n 0
all men to respond onlv i;Jith. the company that they- as
on a recent compan;v ceil i tilere ~Jere 5 men that did not belong to
COIi1panyo
, 1
1ji1ES
d to,
alerted
Thanked the Da~y Crer:;~J lor their 12'7orl';: on tri6 j'lusuclar
Dirnes cBnnistel'l
and }Iar ch 01
.l:i ne1.7
ros'Ger
of dates
an d t1
t check is
the equip:men t
in
on the boa:"fld,
t,1>10 man te ares 0
l~e
all
rnen ttie
proper 1;'78JT
to che: ck
-1.-
.4.3k ed all rnen finding equipmen t needing
on the Blueprint File cabinet.
to leave it 1,'jitih '-'. Dote
The Chief complimented the
the first two months of the
above the dreaded 25%.
who had a poor response average in
fourth quarter and improved the~~ averages
Asked all re to
into the parking lot so other men can
ever;;Tone a spot to park.
to Pllll their
behind
cars all
fT1h~ ~
.L J.......Lu
the '(ita:?"
give
E:xl)lained that 1\,Too 6 shOiJ.ld going into t11epe.in t shop soon
expect delivery in mid-Februar-,y.
'-'Ie can
E:x:plained the COITJJf1and,er Fogger" 1'Jhat l0 ,j,oes and hO~-J it TrJorks, one of 't11ese
units
be
, ,
oroereClo
Inspector Reedy ga.'tle the Fire Prev"ention Burea-u report of December 19700
CaptainSrnith reported oi' the f1utllal Jlid
January 7, 1971.
Marshal's meeting held here on
l1..ssis t,ant
regarding
ChiE3f
.,..." ,'I
benne '0'0
onCG
T.rha t
~s
e2q)E: c tee:
of
each
mem1)E3r
drill
attendanCE30
Chief Reimer asked for a Taotion to acc'ept Stanle:)' Sc11aeIer as
in \]'ien~j of the fact that he has complE3 ted all t,he required t:r
rneml::3 r
has
pa.ssed
the
. 'J..
\'JrllilJen
tionQ
tion
Dick
to acce
.schaefe3r as
a re c-;r
Chief
congra
presented }~o Scaefer with bis badge and
on the tion of his probationary
card and
Assisl~2nt Chief' Bennett
,
resa
the
I:'lPe
Re par t
for December 1970.
Captain Prall presented each member
of Captain , Captain Srni th and
past ~Y"{3arl s 11arld '";~-rorl{o
,Tith a tie tack to ShOH the appreciation
llssist.ant Chief
.,......, I'
be nne t/C,
to 211 rneJrnb+:;I's
The re
~:o
blJ..siness, c Dlotion 1)1T Duncan;') secodd
Ree
'GO
Q'urn
at lLL56 11ours, rrlotion carriedo
C
'I "';
G"Geo.~
DOllg SJrctt11
Se ere te.r;;-
rt
T
"::, 107]
The meetirlg was c81J~ed to arder oy Ch.lef
1 officers ere esent exes t t. Prall.
t JEjJ ~ tlr"s.
e minutes for tbe meet
of =)e cernb er J,
71 were read.
'.sst. Chief
rmett
ill
E'cheduJe v,il] be
~?;n. ted
:i or ;::
i':ir: ~ 1 1 C'
'.j~"" -"", ,-1.. __,'__, 0..,)
cr:osedsched
:j ur i u?; 1 q 7 2 .
1 O""'j
"~ ,
e
Bu~bjects
t ha t
will be covered in the
tr,
::.. ., ,'"~
'-k ~L ".,,,,
t FIE] S S
V.: 1 J
ass a ne'v) e u:i
nt arr'"
t
e
COn:P::T
ts III 'Truc~(
A sDrinkler will
luge :gurl b.l:)us
uTstioD of the cold season.
ced jn the center jntake of de-
ill be ],e t disconnected for _
ation \\'as I11ade
meeting be a~journed.
1929 heurs.
by Ja th and seconded . Brewer ttlE
Yotion carried. Themee'Clng was ad,iourned at
inutes recDrded
Lt. eonard . Keifer
ecret(~~r*'l
Drill Schedule
January
Jtme 1972
Honth
~~~~)j ~(:t
Ohl' 0 T~n~~}'<,~ rX~ "'1"] C'hrr+p,
--.:..-____~~ ..L!J. ......:..:.2~~~-=---= ~.~ 1) Iv ::.~.
Jam1arJ'
Water as used in
firefighting
4
February
Rope
Hand Tools
Forcible Entr;y
Apparatus Inventory
Rescue
10
9
15
16
March
Geography
Pre.....plan
Response
14
April
IJadde:r's
11
~faJ"
Pu.i'npHlg
7
t,T u.n e
H.,-~rll"'~r\+ Ut""\f"\l...1"......C.
",) .......... .........1 '...... ..-........ '"-'~...~...~lo,,..
4.c:
7--
8
Hose Layouts
This schedule should be considered as a general outline. The
subject.s for each month ,rill be covered durine the four Feekly
drills. The same general subjects will be covered at the Saturday
drill of the follo,,,'ing month. It is recommended that t.he associated
chapters from the II Ohio Fire Service Training NBX1uaJ1' be ravieHed
before the training seSSlon.
OFF'ICEE. 'S
DECE:';1BEF: 5, Ell
Chief F.eirner called the.
J. r, or<1er Ett l~~:OZ; nouI's.
All officers were
. Smith and
. breVier.
The ffiln1.J."GBS ()i the C).f'ficer' s
or NCivember 2.4, 1971 '!Nere read and
Bills for I-'1o'\/ember lP?l!N(~re. r8f:td ~
The follcYifing corres})[>ndeIlee Vt':';'S read:
To Mr. Pederson from Chief fteimer re:
Fire Dept. (Tabled)
To Nev: Hope Fire De-ot.. from C~}rol Hill
thanking us for letting ti18ffi visit the
Io ,J .<J. Chis-f tCelms-r :ce:..
~4,1)i=,:li cati Oil
{,
J.or
, ...
m'~;moerS11lr)
~o
,'~ew
Hope
- Teaching PriDcip~l - High View
fire Static:(l.
School
. . <
m cmt;. (:: r 2;Cll D ~
'.::'~le
. "
SDeC,l~:iL
scbeduli3d for l::{)O 110111""5
",-,,'"
\,....:;..;;.
, "
.l.l..- '
C r~(; C r : C.:'f-~
(:'0";-
CF::.1J.se oi' the
,-'. -:
I un sr r~.l..
Golden
,.,'.i..
t:nSl.r llr0,:'ms'..rl..
,Asst :I
Chief
Bentlett
,
ar',C)
T+
w....,..
dll
~;,)I" es (::1'"'1 t
(1h~ .:::::f~
'-"....'~ ,~^^'
sr'
t.
';~ firG sr.
t'r::? V~' p;::c ,?'rrl\7 c:d
1 ::~<',~ ~:c,~Jrs.
:;'~~tre1'ver .Wll-l. COrDiTIEC1't, ()2:1 the
wcrk dst~3..:Ll I. ,n::::J
There Voiill 'bE:: -:1
mr:-::
at lE~~:50 hours ()Li. December c" lB71 fer tbE OUY'.CGSe
of
O~,Ter thp Ccnsti t.u.:.ic:cn (:j.li,j
(]oI t,ht3 New
Fireue
arrived at l:~'lO hours.. Be :~.:as
beCtilJS81,;, SnD\N
in the
:::'tnd F'iTf:~~ St;?iticn
let.
MotiDn by Lte ~ second.ed b~7 . Smith tbf:tt t118
iflot,J..{)n carriGcl. The meetirlg vV['::..S E,-djou.rned t3.t 1~:,2P hours.
De e.dj C1_1rned .
Minuts.s recorded by:
Lt. LeOr18-.rd Ii O!l Keifer
Secret::tX'J"
BILL:3 ~n}?PROVED !;,-.p C)VEl{SER 1971
lJTIIJITIES
l'Jone paid l.n NovemlJer
PET '[Y CASH
r<!One
HI" IIn" i" 1',-, ,Q,-U:_::',;"PT,Tk',:..S
~Qu .r1';'n1\; '~&...... ... .....~_..
Co F 0 Co~rer for
1 fj.recoat
Gentl Office Products for
1 Used desk
Industrial Lighting for
6 Flood bulbs
.40
79.50
570hl
:t.il)ls0}=;rgen for
1 tank of 2ir
11..84
l~Ierlin I-Iard1^Jare for
I\:15..sc Sllpplies
12 0 hL~
l\linn Fire Eq:J~ip
n
Ior
1 pr boots
1:Ial13c,e Su.ppljt
1 for
27000
for
reel
"r'
rr:J
') c:'n
.-JOj\".,
229009
1!JP.GES
For 14 alarms - 6 Inves
Drill Pa-y-
Officers~ Monthly Wage
ct:ors'
2t;lons
1,892000
168.00
1.150.00
"",..,Q/"",\ ()"
t uu e\jU
18000
]; nn P, O-n
......., ',-,'v",-, 0- v
1.
'-, ,
,"'\('\
0: <./\..)
C11stodian 1j.:Jages
TOr,AL:
,237009
Alarm Noo Date Time
,,- /' ll/3/71 2018
cJ.o
217 11/6/71 0455
218 11/6/71 1508
219 11/6/71 194Lt
220 ll/7/71 0242
221 ll/7/71 1649
222 ll/7/71 2059
223 ll/9/7l l702
224 ll/10/71 l028
225 11/10/71 1623
226 11/10/71 2134
227 11/11/71 1121
228 11/12/71 1022
229 11/12/71 1440
230 1l/15/71 l828
231 11/20/71 l,(n?
_vV...;
232 J 1 /2<::; 171 1635
-- IJ 1 -
233 11/28/71 2137
234 11/"0 /71 1119
-- .J I -
235 ll/30/71 1740
v
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FIRE REFQ.TtT FOR HONTH OF NOVEr1BER 1971
Address
8808 Nedicine Lake Road
4300 Zealand Avenue N
8201 46th Avenue l\]orth
5601 Quebec Avenue N
7406 60th Avenue N
4425 Rhode Island Avenue N
2801 Flag Avenue North
uls t & Ge t t;ys bur gAve n ue N"
8230 47th Avenue N
2801 Flag Avenue N
8230 47th Avenue ~
I, c'11 ifT)." n n e t,ll.-PU ~T'" n 'If'> 1'-,J
47...1-_ ',. ,l..._ 1,.;;.. --. ~...Y,-"._L,....... _
8130 Bass Lake Road
5701 Quebec Avenue N
Shoo Bass Lake Road
8710 Bass Lake Road
7100 39th A'Tenue "!\i
..L '~
8411 58th Avenue ;\i
.1.';
4316 Boone Avenue N
""o/'r' ~ ,
)/D.? lJeca'Gur
li.'Tenue 1,T
Type
False (:Na1)
lViisc (Standby)
J:flisc (r1attress)
rusc (S 'Goye)
Ii/use (Furnace)
Investigation
False (Legit)
In-v-estigation
Structure
"L.' ~ 1 ~'" (T '" uJ.' .t.)
.1." d.--...w...... .J....[:::;b u/
Investigation
Hise (Dumpster)
r'Iisc (Animal)
Inyestigation
False (Legit)
1'F1. -. fI ( U t'"\ f.
.:...l-0'..J . i.1..v'J
Irrv,e s
Property
Noo IvIen Loss
15 None
30 1T:Jne
26 50000
28 lOO"OO
3l 50000
1 None
29 j.\Jone
1 None
34 100,,000000
s)
2i4 I",Jone
., 1\10 ne
.L
8 f'Jo ne
11 None
1 I\Tone
24 :NG ne
12 1,; 0 ne
1\J
., I,Jone
1-
1 i\ane
lO l~one
20 l'jo ne
"
"i\
'V V
W/~_
Inves "GJ_on
False
I\Ii s c
(GY'''r ~ "'''' )
...Co............
-;,
"
1'-
1'-
v
-h-
V
1\-
-;or
1\
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"";i,-
Total of 14 alarms, 6 investigations - average response of 21~5 me per a~arm
8 };IiscellaneOllS
j False
1 Strllctm"8
14
Property Loss
As of October 3l, 1971:
For November 1971:
Total to dc1te:
False Alarms
':! - ,
J Le t,e
2 1'Ialicious
5"
$100 < 3011.00
"100;200000
,i' "0'" "01. or.
1~PC. \..J,:J 40 u
Pay-roll
In'ves tion
alarm iiJages:
Drill
and
,892 .00
168000
'S2,060000
ItllI:~JU rr ES
(JFIFICEB~ t S }~1E~ETING
NOVEZ\'U3E~E
('),
(.:..~ ,
1871
Chief Feim!?r C811ed. the me f;lt.inEo: to order at l!3ll hours.
All 'Officers 'were present 8):eept Ca.pt. Smith and
. Brewer.
The mi::mtes of the Officer's meeting of November 7, ID?l1'lere reEtd a::1d approved.
Chief lfeimer commented on the progress in re>>ising the Constitution and By-Laws
of the New Hope Fire Dept. Special Officer's meeting will be held December 4, 1971
at 1{.'00 hours for finalizing the proposed Consti t.ution and By-Lavi's.
The following correspondence was read:
To Chief }~eimer from E. M. Am:rx, Vill'3.ge Manager re: Appoi'1tment of prcbati::mary
Firefighter Kenneth Rogers to become effective December 1, 1'Ci7l.
To Kenneth Rogers from F~. ftl. Am;r]c: re: itppointment to NelN Elope Fire Dept.
To Cbief .R,ei1ner frc)lu rt8.reh of D:imer:i re: V7e:ight 7Jatchf~rs LlIllCI}60n
To Chif3f tleimer from F~. 'M. P:.]'n~tx re ~ Proposed rate sehedule fcrF"ire Dopt. Servi~.e
To Chief f;.ei:mer frt)ffi TboID.tS Ii,oban re: D~llmatiEtn ptlpp-i::":?'s_
}>rc:v~~mbeI' -=,
1 ()71
......,"'-"1 _
(~harge .
To
letter of
v~..) N,ew
ITire
concernl11g fire at Cooper
Froll Village Clerk-Treasurer
To Chief Reimer from Jack . Morse,
Appreciation lUg}'1t 2" 1971
Robbinsdale.
To New Hope Fire Dept. from
Achievement - 4t.h... Course in Fi~cema:nshi'p
November 10, 1971e
.irlstallation ofa.dditional
t91eohone.
Direr tor of Police
at 18~,:O bours ;It
District 281 Volunteer
Nnsrican Legion Fost
;~
..-~.l '.
. of \'o-Tec
E~ciucational
Dit.7isiCTI
Te:
Certifieate
or
Discussion viEii.S held on D.rill Scb.edul(1,.
Dis~ussion W3.S held on
Ccnstitution and, B~r-La1;vs.
t:.ppliea.tion frcmJerome ~'tasre~jected. dl18 to ,~:ige and State Ls.t:r
applicat:ion for membership to E:elief Associa.tion.
K t' ':) , l' .. ' , , d (.., 1 .,
~ enne n ;. e::terson ap,:.l.cavl.on Ql.scusse - GaD ed)
A make-up drill will be Novellber 27, 1971 at 0900 hours.
Lt. Keifer suggested navini" 1:1 file of materia.l to use for Drill. Anyone nanng md.erial
that CH11 be used. for d.rill purposes e give to Chief F~eimer.
Motion b:t
The meeting
. ?call, seconded by Lt~ Hassing
was .sdj ourne'i a t l~\27 hours.
the
meeti:1g be cldj Dllrnc:d.
r':1ctio~ c~;.rri-3d.
Minute"; r,,"corded b?;
IV1INUTES
O.F'FICE;F:S' t':iTEETlt.JG
HOPE; FliiE; DEFA..r:,T0$lEfJT
T;,JOVEl~BEf" 7, 1E.71
Chief l:L81.mer r'allt::;>d tti'~ mc:e:.l:
tr; c'rd ':::'2"
l::i.)U DourS ~
Lll
c:~}.
Ere'~~"s:r '"
rne min.l~tes of the Officers
I'c'r UCTAJoer 27, Ifj7J. ~Nere read. aT1Q
Bills for tt:e month of Cctober \'.ere read and
. (See Dttached)
The folloYdng correspondence was read:
To Dept. from St. Louis Park re: Benefit Dance November 21, 1971 for Fire-
fighters who lost their life in line of duty October 8, 1971.
To Allied ;;;!ut1J.81 InsurEtnce Co. from re: Vo1unte'?r Larry Harris;:,n.
To :~1r. D. S. 4Vid18k from Chi ef R,eimer re: it ctiol1 onOctob 81' ';::7, 1'371
informing him c2.tion for membership 'NEtS re~jected beCalJS8~)f his
l~lCk of i~'1terest.
:.......,
.... \.,.1.
Mr. Tom ~Vild, Pc:lluticn CC:<1tr""ol
/"'\, .
l :"-',""l
t~i;::: ld
r
ffiBrizers will bs distributed.
Sas aslud the
to
rFttheT tha,rJ. <1 sectEtn.
Action viill be tclkell D'~1
sche:lule ..
work detc:il rester will be
requested to t~.ke nct,lce.
December lB?l.
is
;:\rl1eral services
t'r18 fir-erne]1 of St. LOllis ?arlz 1fVi10 lost their lives in line
of
()ctobPT
lPn.
Bre',';8r arrive~ :',t, 1227 hours.
Asst. Chief Bennett commented on response Tr, fir,~ calls.
EnE7. Brewer discussed belly pans and decided on a work detail at 0900 hours
November lZ, lS71
Allot-ion b2r Ca.pt. Smi.th, seconded bj-rLt. Hassing, t.o to t.n,s
the m5Ltter Df ~t;hi te Cc1DS for the 'Jfficers ..'2'1c'tlcn c:~trried.
i!l~:::
;\tlot.ion
Prall, 82 C ond. Ed
Asst.. Cbief Eeunett-, to fid.j ourD !'foticn ce,rried.
The
WELS
01~rne(j
..' "'7~' ,:.;:
.l.>,,--<J'.'
bOljTS ..
:Jlin1Jtes rec'crdea,
T ...
w:.....
.H . Keifs'r-
BILLS APPROVED FOR OCTOBER 1971
lJT ILITIES
Northern States Power Co..........$54g85
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.... 65.85
Minneapolis Gas Co................ 51c20
PETTY CASH
Light fixture globe................
Pro)1,ector bulb....................
Photo corners 000 D . 00000 .0 000 0 000 00
5.77
6.03
~
Merlin Hardware for:
Vlisc supplies
Genuine Parts for
Fuses
Minn Fire Equip for
1 or boots $27.00
P~ can nozzles 14.40
Coyer & Adkins for
Carpenter battery
El~ood Prin~ing for
Business cards
Wallace Supply for
Reel packing
EQllIP~JT & SUPPLIES
12.43
l..OO
41.40
7.75
13 .00
3.50
v.rAGES
@or 11 alarms & 4 Investigations
Drill Pay
Officers' Monthly Wage
Fire Inspectors' Wage
Custodian Wage
$962.00
234.00
1,150.00
780000
5l..00
TOT ill
$171.90
12.08
79080
~L.QQ
~t3 ,440.78
Alarm Noo Date Time
201 lO/1/71 0821
202 10/1/71 1918
203 10/1/71 2003
204 10/2/71 1404
205 10/4/71 2010
206 10/5/71 0821
207 10/7/71 1925
208 10/22/71 0120
209 10/22/71 2234
210 lO/23/71 2013
211 10/24/71 1338
212 10/27/71 1643
213 lO/28/71 0158
214 10/31/71 0801
215 10/31/71 2129
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FIRE REPORT FOR }'IONrH OF OCTOBER 1971
.Addre ss
8716 41st Avenue North
4948 Winnetka .Avenue North
4829 Boone Circle
8420 Bass Lake Road
2701 Hillsboro Avenue N
5825 Decatur Avenue N
8201 54th Avenue N
2741 Virginia Circle
7701 62nd Avenue No
Boone A va & Soo RR Tracks
3609 Maryland .Avenue N
ulst & Gettysberg Ave N
8317 Bass Lake Road
8930 60th Avenue N
2909 Hillsboro Avenue N
"
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Property-
Type No. Hen Loss
Investigation 1 None
False (Legit) 21 None
Misc (Smoke) 22 None
False (Mal) 20 None
Investigation 1 $25000
11isc (Smoke) 13 None
Grass 18 None
Investigation 1 $700000
Investigation 1 None
!vIisc (Shack) 17 None
False (V1al) 15 None
Vusc (Smoke) 15 None
False (Legit) 30 None
Structure 31 $3,500000
Vusc (Rubbish) 15 None
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Total of 11 alarms, 4 investigations - Average response of 1907 men per alarm
fl IvIiscellane ous
4 False
1 Grass
1 Structure
lr
False Alarrr5
2 Legitimate
2 Malicious
4
Property Loss
Payroll
Investigations and
A1arr11S 1rJages:
Drill Pay:
$962000
_~34000
$1,196000
As of September 30, 1971: $96,079000
For October 1971: 4,225000
Total to date:
$100,304000
FAMi!.Y STYLeO VILLAGe FOR FAMILY LIVING $ 4401 XYLON AveNue NORTH
b.t IncoTfJ()Taled 1953
~l:.
.IlGEJ OF
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNi!SOTA lMii4::la
Phone SJM521 ~ ~
\\0
NE\N
J anuary 1~ 1971
The Honorable Mayor and Village Council
Village of New Hope
Attention: Village Manager
Gan tlemen :
I am encloeing a comprehensive report of the activities of the New
Hope Fire Department for the period of January 1" 1970 through
December 31$ 1970.
t<1e have o.ad 213 alarms during the period covered in thi/5 report. A
complete breakdow of all alarms and other sethi.ties of the
department can be found on the succeeding pages of thi/5 report.
The Fm Department regular meetings are held on the f:l.rst Sunday
of each month and I would like to invite each and every one of you
to feel welcome to sit in on any meeting that you so desire.
Respectf'u1~ submittedji
!. e1m91"$1 Fire Chief
New Hope Fire Department
I
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Ne.,,1 Hope Fire Department
December 31, 1970 Report
Con ten ts:
Part 1. General Summary of the Department
Part 2 e Fire .Alarm Report
Part..3. Progress
Part 40 Equipmant
Part 5 e Training
Part 6.. F:tre Prevention Bureau
Part 7.. Additional Services of the Department
Part 8.. Recommendations of the Fire Chief
-2...
Part 1
General
of the Dep81~t!~nt
The New Hope Fire Departm=nt is basically a volunteer department
consisting of 33 m9rrbers., The F'ire Chief and a Fire L"lspector are
the only full time personnel.. The bj-~-lai:olS of the department allow
for a membership of nqt n:ore than 35 mernber's nor less than 10.
Age limits membership on the department are not less than 18 and
not IlDrs than 4.5 years of ag€i. Physical examinations are required
for all new members, they also lTiust serve a six month probationary
period, during which tirr~ they are given specialized training in
all phases of fire-fighting.. After they have completed their pro-
bationary training" they must pass a written examination before
they can attain the grade of fire~fighter..
The present structure of the department is shown below in chart
form. This structure was recommanded and has been adopted by the
department..
I
D~ Captain
I
Day Lieutenant
10 'Day
Fire-f1gh tel'S
F.1re C!:-Lief =11'arshal
Eng~lear r Fj~~-Inspeetor
,
^ ., I . Cl' Iii!'
.'i.ss::J.st.an~ ~ueA
I
.
Night 'caPtain
I r
Night Lieutenant
17 ',Night;
Fire-fi.gh ters
All officers of the departmen t, exoept tile Chief and the Engineer
are elected by the marrbsrsb,ip at the regular mseting in May and
serve one year terms. The of'f'ieers acting as a group, supervise
tra1ning.ll maintenance repai..'E' of eq'Uip~nt and w.ake reoomend.-
ations to the department on all m.attar5 sffeeting the department..
The business of the depe~trr~nt is disposed of each month at the
regular business meeting held the first S-lIDda;y of each month.
All :rnenbers are issued either home m-onitor radio Th1.its or a .fire
telephone which notifies them of all alarl'l'.s. All officers have
both~ a fire phone and a radio, in order to insure that they are
notified of all alarms.
The total cost of actual fire~.f.'ighting and training drills for
this period was $16$23'.00 which amounts to an average of $76.22
per alarm..
Part leon tt d
SU1T'Jnary of department response for the period of January I" 1970
through December 3l, 1970e
Structure Fires
9
25
85
16
69
Grass Fires
Yiscellaneous AlarmE
Vehicle Fires
False Alarm'3
1.1u tual"Aid Assists
2
r-1edical
3
Severe ~{aa thaI' Standby
4
Total AlarlJ'l.8
213
Total nnpIDer of men responding to alarms: 3,,218
Average number of JTBU per alarm:
15..1
It is very interesting to note that the cost of fighting fires in
Nevi Hope is a ver.f nominal cost to the taxpayers, in that the total
wages incurred as a result of fires and drills was only $16,235.00
for a 33 man departn~nt, which as I mentioned before comes out to an
average of ~76..22 per alarm or a per capita cost of $..074 per alarm..
The average response of 1S..1 men per alarm, coupled with our Mutual
Aid agreements with thirteen neighboring departments, insures the
people of New Hope vrlth very fine fire protection.. A breakdown of
the d~ and hour of all alarms is shovm on the next page. As you can
see, the crucial hours are be tween the times of noon and 6 P .11. each
day. 'tIe are attempting to recruit additional men to fill in during
these hours.
Losses by fire for the period covered in this report:
Total loss to structures $30,061$00
Total loss to personal property 18,375.00
Total loss to vehicles 3,310.00
Death by fire 0
Serious injury ~ fire 1
These losses include smoke damage.
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P8.l't 1 contid
The national average of r~r capk~a fire loss for 1969 was $60590 It is
interesting to find that our losses of $51p746s00 figured on the 23,180
population of the Village arr~unts to only $2029 par capita.
In addition to the 213 alarms answered by tb..is department, there were 52
investigations made o~ fire situations& These investigations consist of
responding to a call by one or two men when a fire is reported as out or
a malicious false alarm in apartment buildings and schools is received.
The Chief and/or duty officer respond to these calls.
The following is a breakdo.vn of all fire alarms for 1970 by month, d~ or
night and the type of alarm:
Month Night Day I Struc- Gr ass I Hisel Vehicle False Mutual Severe :t-ied- Total
tur6 I Aid Weather ica1
I
I I Assist Standby
.
. 4
Jan 9 4 5 1 I 3 13
Feb J.t 6 I 3 ! 5 1 1 10
! I
I I !
11 11 1 I 13 3 5 22
Har ! I I
I ,
I I
6 20 14 I 8 I 2 I 2 26
ApI' I i
I
}fay 7 6 3 I 1 I 2 I 7 13
! I
4 I I I 4 19
Jun 8 11 9 2 i
I !
i
f I 2 22
Jul 7 15 I 3 8 9
Aug 12 10 1 2 10 1 I 8 22
. Sap 3 14 9 I 7 1 17
I 6 I 17
Oct 1+ 13 I 3 1 7 I
I
Hov 6 I 7 ., I 6 2 I 4 13
J. I
Dee 4 15 2 I I 7 I :2 I 7 1 19 I
Total 81 132 0 25 I 85 16 69 2 4 3 213
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.
A fur the!' bra akdmvn of alarms as to the hour of the day and the day of
the week is sho~m on the follovung page of this reporto
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Hour of L Days of the ;;';aek II'
the Day', Sun ("MOnrTuel' v.~edl T' Fri Sat' Total
. ! I i
12 III iT1l-1! 13
! I I ,J 11
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11
Totals
Part 1 cont1d
DAY Al\JD ROutt OF 1970 FIRE JI.LARr.1S
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Part 2
Annual Fire Alarm Report for 1970
Compari.son S ta tis tics
1968
1969
Da~r Alarms (6Ar-f to 6?H') 168
103
1970
131
Night Alarms (6B1 to 6.AJ<i) ..-!il
62
82
Total 235
165
213
T :)/.{)e J\1 p..r ms
~~.l>.. .1
S true tUI'e 18 14 9
Grass 86 31 25
i1iseellaneous 61, 47 8S
'-.
Vehicle 9 18 16
False Lt2 48 69
Hutual Aid Assis ts 12 5 2
Hedical L~ 0 3
Severe 1rJeather S tandb;r 0 2 --it
~ ==
235' 165 213
FalsEl Al?~rng
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Of the 59 false alarms anS1.ten3d. 51 w€}rt1l legit:i.mate and 18 l-16re" mal-
icious; of the maliciou~ calls 5 originat~d- at schools, 7 at apartment
buildings and 6 from unknmiJl:1 sour ce s.
W1"OP"'1."V T os''''
~::..- ~!~ ~
The total property loss for 1970 due to fire and smoke was ~51,745&00
for a per capita cost of :32029 per
t.~ P .,.
["letl .=.."asponaJ..Qg,
A total of 3,,218 men responded to 213 alarms for an average of 15.1
roo n per alarm.
A total of 1,724 men responded to 132 day alarms for an average of
13,,1 !Tli'!ln per alarm.
A total of 1,494 men responded to 81 night alarms for an average of
18.4 men per alarm.
In additian to the 213 alarrrs listed above, the Chief and/or duty
officer responded to 52 investigations ot fire situations (i6; report-
ed out fires, malicious false alarms in schools and apartment build-
ings)g
There was only one occasion during 1970 that required a call for
assistance from the Mutual Aid Group.
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Part 3
ProgrE9ss
The New Hope Fire Department is knm\.rrl to be a very progressive
fire department and ,-16 feel thot in 1970 we accomplished certain
goals to update our operation, not only in fire suppression but
in fire prevention as well. Below are list~d several improvements
made during the past year.
Personnel
A full-time Fire Inspector i'laS hu'ed ~ffectivG April
15, 1970. In adding the second man to our staff we
can maintain officI'!! hours six days a week i;.,rhich
enables our citizens to obtain information regarding
our function. In addition to the added office time,
our fire p-.revention program is much more effective as
you i-r.i.1l note in the Fire Prevention Bureau Report.
Equipmm t
The purchas~ of a 1250 GPM ongin~, ordored in March,
1970. This unit i'rl11 be deliverod in February of 1971
and will increase our pumping capaci~J bo 3000 GPM
which is near the requirements of the Fir~ Underwriters
for a municipality of our siZe and type of occupancies..
This is our fu'st deisel pow6red unit and th~ first
1250 GPM engineo
Building5
The 501 X 60' addition to the station vias completed
in December, 1970. This addition doubl~d the apparatus
area and included a maintenance shop. The station now
will house all the fire apparatus our village vdll
need in the foreseeable futurea The asphalt drives
have not been installed as yet~ however this portion
of the building program will be completed as soon as
the weather permits. In our estimation, we now have as
fine a facility as any municipality in our area..
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Part 4
Equiplli':m t
The portion of this report d~aling with the equipment of the Fll~e
Departn:.ent includes all apparatus used by the depart!l'~nt" There
are five pieces 0:" apparatus that are ready' to respond lihen needed:
a 600 gallon Tank Truck, a 750 GPN Pumping Engin€l" a. 1000 GP!>!
Pu~ping EngineJ a Utility Truck and a Combination Brush Truck and
Hoc~ Wag~n. In addition to these units ther@ is a dep~~tment sedan
that is assigned to the Fire Chief. Listed below is SOlTIS of the mor~
pertinent information about each unit:
Unit NOe 1 (Tank Truck) (651)
1947 International ~a5
Hater capacity 600 gallon::;
This unit was a used fuel oil truck; purchased by the vil1ag~ for
the Fire Departm~nt in 1958. It wa~ rebuilt into a fir~ department
tank truck by r.~mbars of th~ d~partment~ It has fir~ extinWJish@rs,
hand lights, first aid kits and rr~8cellan@ous hand tools 3S port-
abl~ equiprr~ n t" Due to th€l age and condition of. this uni t" it is
used only on Special Alarms ~nd rJjutual Aid Alarms requesting 'Hatcer.
Un~ t. '1'-,'0. 2 (p ,~ '(6r"2)
... ~ . umDina 1':.r1g'''i ne I '.;:)
196i4Fo;d C850 '
Pump capaci by' '750 GPN
Hater capacity 500 ons
Hose capaci t;y- 2000 f'Z3o t of' 2~ inch
'\'
500 v of. l~ inch
This piece 0,'(' equipmant Has built General Safety Corporation of
I'Torth Branch" Hinoesota and 1'las toth1.< dep8I't!T>JiJO t in July
19610 This is a fully equipped Closs A Pu.rnp!ii!' designed to mee t the
recommendations of th~ National Board of Under.vriters" This
u,"'li t, carries the follotving misc~l1ar.eous equipffi'l!m t,; 92 fee tof ground
ladders, firl!l extinguishers, first aid kits, fire blankets, pik@ poles,lj
crow bars, pry bars" r6suscitator~ thre~ scot aj.r pacs, salvage covers,
10v1 expansion foam equipmen t andmisc~llan'.SoufS hand tools along wi th
the needed brass 6quip~nt such as nozzles and adaptorso
Unit NOe 3 (Pumping Engine) (653)
1966 Ford CS50
Pump capacity 1000 GPM
Water capacity 500 gal1on~
Hose capacity 2000 feet of 2~ inch
Ri:'O " . "11. h
F/ le€9 t. 01 -?- ~nc.
This unit was also built by General Safety Corporation and was d~liver~d
to the department in July 19660 ?his is also a fully equipped Class A
Pumper designed to l'wet the recoll1miilndations of the UndeM\Titers LaboJ:'ator-
ies, Inc", by thE! .american Insurance .4.ssociation~ This unit carries 110
feet of ground ladders (including a 50 foot extension ladder), it also
is equipped ,.li th a 3000 "i'Iatt portable electric gemerator and high expan-
sion foam equipment and does carry the same ~quipment as on Unit 2 ~xcept
for the resuscitatore
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Part 4 conti d
Unit No. h (Utility Truck) (654)
1966 Ford n50
Utility Body
This piece of equipmsn t i,ras buil t b:l the Kols tad Body Company of
Rossvill~, Minnesota and was deliv~red to the d0partment in March
1966. This is a custom,built unit wEnul'actured to m~~t th~ sp~cifi-
cations of the filS"] Hope Firt'il Departl1wnt. I t is a very functional
unit in that it can be us@d in ev~ry facet of fir~-fighting work.
It carries much of the equipment that would oth@rwis~ haV6 to be
carried on an engine. Some of the equipment carried on this unit
includes: a three inle t portable d€luge set" a 10,000 'iolatt electric
generating plant, portAble hand lights and flood lights, three scot
air pacs, a resuscitator, t\ water vaci fire blankets, salvag~ covars,
first aid kits, rope, a corr~le~ set of hand tools, f1x~ extinguish-
ers$ explosivemeters smoke fogger and miscallaneous salvaga ~quip~nt.
Unit No.5 (Brush and Hose Wagon) (655)
- 1942 Dodge Power Wagon
Four wheel drive, open cab
Water capacity 250 gallons
Hos<il capacity 1000 fe~t of 2t inch
This un~t is in s€13rv'ice as a combination brush truck and hOSG ~-Jagon6
Originally this unit ':ras assign~d to the Public ~Torks Depart!Til1lnt and
'''''as used as a "Boom 'I'ruckll $ it vas transf@rr@d to th~ Fire Department
and rebuilt by the maintemance section of tha Q@partr;:'lmt. It is ustltd
as a brush truck during the grass fir~ season USing th~ portable 250
gallon water tank and portcb16 pump, th~n in the wint~r months it is
loaded with up to lOOO fe~t of 2~ inch fir~ h08~ to be uS$d at any
maj or fir~ 0
(Chief1s Car) (650)
1969 Plyrnouth Fury I
h door sedan body
This un~t is assigned to the Chi~f of thG Fir~ D0partm~nt and is us~d
exclusively by him for all fire d@partl'lli"Jnt business.. This unit \-,as
delivered to the department in March 1969 and is ~quip~d vnth lights,
sir~n and radios It also carries a first aid kit, fire extinguisher,
breathing equiprr~nt as w~ll as all pre-plan sh~~ts and other pertinent
information needed by the Chief on the fir~ Lronte
Fire Hos~ in serv~c~: 100 fe~t of 3 inch
6350 f~et of 2~ inch
2hoo f~et of li inch
In addition to the fire fighting ~quip~nt the d~partrr~nt has 32 home
rr.onitor radios, one issued to ~ach man. Th~s~ radios are tone activated
and whanEliver an alarm' comes into our village dispatch@r it is put over
the air and the mambers ar~ al~r~d to the ~lmrg~ncy" 1:1~ also have a
direct telephone line to our dispatch~r that is tied into the telephones
in the fire station and the homes of all of th@ officers of the d@part-
ment..
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t 5
'training
Training is the mos t irnpor tan t par t of an;y- fire de par t11'i8U t and
we feel th8t our departTIBnt has taken advantage of all schools
and training sessions <,nT&ilable :in t10n to 0111' department
scheduled training drills. Dt~ing the varied covered in this
reoort thers ioJere 67 sCheduled drills held th a total of 871
men attending sessions of approximately two hours in length$
which represents a total of 1~742 man-hours of trainingo
Drills are conducted by Drillmast.ers for both day and night crevIS
on all phases of fire-fighting and rescue. The basis for most of
the drill procedures is a textbook published by the University of
Maryland, a recognized leader in the field of firemanship training$
The Red Cross First Aid Book and the CivLl Defense Manual for
Rescue Squads are also used~
Each year an effort is made to send at least five men to the State
Fire School held in the St. Paul area each spring" .An annual
regional fire school is held each fall ~dthin the North Suburban
Regional ~~tua1 Aid Association of which we are a member. Our depart-
rent has participated in the dsrr;onstrations presented at this school
in the past~ and vdll host this school in 1973.
In addition to the above lTsntioned trainingJ this department has .
been given the opportunity to send a ere,.)' of two men at a time to
Ninneapolis Fire Station tIc. 6$ The lTan that take this training are
allot.red to anSi.reI' al1 alarms and observe the I1:inne apolis men in
action. This training is required for all probationary men in the
departr.~nt before. they caD attain the grade of regular fire-fighter.
Thj.s type of exposure cantlot bE: Gained any,rhere and "re feel very
fortunate to have such a program available to us.
There also have been four courses in firemanship training taught to
our department by the vocational training instructors of the State of
Hinneso taG This traj.ning ceNers all phases of fire-fighting and is
held in our Oi-HI. station using our equipment. In additiolV the day
crews have completed the State Rescue Course this past year in con-
junction with the Crystal Fire Department day crews. The instructors
for this course are from the Trade and Industrial Education Section
of the State.
The majority of our members hold current Red Cross First Aid Cards"
many of these men have comple ted the advanced COU1'8\3.. He do have two
members who are qualified instructors~ this helps to keep all members
up to date on the new phases of first aido There are three members who
attended the trauma workshop held annually at North Memorial Hospital~
this is a three day workshop sponsored by the }tinnesota Rescue and
First Aid Association.
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Part 5
/ ~ ..
COD-G'Ci
rn10 members of the department
logical Monitoring sponsored
held at Glen Lake;
and one man is qualified as a
Reconnaissance A.gen tn thr~ough
~ent of the Fifth p~~v~
have completed the course in Radio,-
the Office of Civil Defense and
Tb.ree men haY8 comple ted I1Bomb Schooltl
tared !iExplosh.-s Ordinance
training 'VJith the 88th Bomb Detach-
The availability of Vocational Technical COUI'S8S relating to the fire
service has resu1 tad in l2 ::nen comple ting the tl In troduc tion to Fire-
Fighting" course and 6 TIlencompleting the npumper Co:npany Training"
coursese These courses have been offered for the first time this past
year and it is our feelingt,hat they are 1,mll 't'iorth the tirr.e and cost
for all that can attend. Each course consists of seven three hour
sessions taught by Qualified personnel on a once a '>Jeek basise There
are additional courses being planned for this coming year of which
our department will take advantage of.
,till members of the department receive the llifdnnesota State Fire Chief's
Hagazinetl, "Hhich is a bi..montr-J.y publication. This magazine helps to
keep all rr~mbers abreast of acti\~ti8s in the state fire service and
is also used as a basis f011 many of our tra:Lning sessions..
The departn:ent maintains lnembe:rsr.:ips in several very important organ;..
izations, among them are~ The Minnesota State Fire Department Assoc-
iatiou3 The National Fire Protection Associat.ion (NFPA))} North Sub..
urban Regional Mutual Idd Associationc As Chief of the departrr~nt, I
hold ~rnbership in the foJ~O'\dng fire seryice organizati':ms: The
International Association of Fire Chiefs, The Minnesota State Fire
Chiefls Association~ The Hennepin County Fire Chief's Association, The
Metro-Paid Fire Chief's Associatiouo I currently am the chairman of
the 11Fire School Facilities COITiro.itteefl and th..e tlLegis1ative Committeell
in the Stat.e Fire Chiefl8 Associatione I also am the chair:man of the
nEvening Workshopn section of the 1971 Funnesota State Fire School,
in addi tion I am and have been for the pas t, i'our years the Seers tary-
Treasurer of the Hennipen County Fire Chief!s Association and was
elected as Vice President of the North Subvxban Regional Mutual Aid
Association for the next tvm yearso
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Par t, 6
Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau is headed b;y' the Fh'~ Chief-Fire }'farshal
and assisted by one full-time Fil"6 Inspector.. The Fire Prevention
Bureau office is open six days a 't.reek" The Fire Harshal ,,yorks a
Monday through Friday week and the FiT'S ;I:nspeotor 't>Jorks a Tuesday
through Saturday weeka'The follo~dng report covers the activities
of the bureau for the period covered in this reporto
Inspections
1969
--
Commercial Buildings
57
Industrial Buildings
......
Schools - Public & Private
1
Multiple Dwellings
160
Churches.
1
Restaurants
Service Sta tions
21
Repair Garages
1
'fITursing Hon:es
3
Totp'l Initial Inspections 21r4
Reinspactions (Call Back)
157
401
125
14
49
Total of all Inspections
Written Orders Issued for Fire Hazard
Written Orders Issued for Other Ord1na.nc8 Violations
Violation Tags Issued for Fire Hazard
Violation Tags Issued for Other Ordinance Violations
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Warning Tags Issued for Fire Hazard
67
5
Warning Tags Issued for Other Ordinance Violations
Court Cases
121Q
110
45
9
300
7
4
23
5
3
;'"00
852
1$358
69
4
72
37
153
46
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Part. 6 conti d
School Fire Drills
School
'U ~:l....,
l\i08 r up:L.l.S
Hgy 1969
_k', '. ___~
N 00 Pupils
Oe t~ 197Q
Average Tiroo
1~9
4:13
Average Time
1970
3:40
Cooper Senior Hi~h
2836
1917
Hi~hvie'lr"
30 ':l'" i19 :25
-,J..
1627 1640 165 2:00
"1 #)~r't 1i '~~ 1:10 1:15
.1...,_/ [ _....v
731 770 1:08 1:01
llO9 989 1:29 1:00
ll38 1~65 1:31 1:40
725 690 Id,i9 2:18
Hos tar man Junior High
Meadow Lake Elementrorj
New Hope Elementary
SonnesyrA Elerrent~~
SunDY Hollo,,] EIsman tar'J
Winnetka Elerr~ntaFl
The above fig'W'es are the results of unrehearsed <iJ....ills conducted in the
schools in l1a:y- and during Fire Prevention I;Jeek in October of each year by
Fire Department personnele In addition to the Fire Department conducted
drills, the schools are required,li by' State LSJ'i~ to conduct 7 additional
drills during each school yeer"
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Pa.:r~ t 6 corl t, i d.
1 Schools & Station TOUIiS
People
Toli~ Hours
7 Nur'sing HOlOO Seminal"S
397
9
5 Other Seminars
67
11
3 Sessions "" Fire Brigade Training
47
,,,,
43
31 Tours of Fire Station
660
Nursing home seminars DGgin 'fJi th the Gj{planation proper alarm
re por ting procedure!J du tie S 01' personnel 1-,han an alarm is sounded
and methods of evacuation under fire or storm conditions" .An explan-
ation of tb..e four classes of fire and the use of the proper exting-
uishing agent for each class follows. A practice evacuation of one
,.;ring of the home is conducted using the aYerag~ mli'l1bar of employees
that "mulct be on dutiY at any . t pa,"'t of the seminar
is spent.vuth the employees using ~xtinguishers on actual practice
fires outside the hOms.
In s6r~nars other th&~ those held at nursing horres: i6; schools,
private homes and apar DUildingss t~~ sau.~ general format is
usedo The main difference there no Ior instruction on
patient evacuation.
Fire brigade training s~ssions were tad Hardware
v,sarehouse ",lith personnel Unit-ed and Ben Franklin
Warehouse attending. Th~ra wer~ ti~o~ classroom periods and an out-
side practice session vnth portabl~ and lfl house line
on actual fireso The training was completed ~dth a lt hour class on
automatic sprinkler and ale.rrn systems heJld at and conducted by
personnel of Bloonungton Fire D~pe:trr~nt$ station #1 in January of
1971.
A typical tour of Fixe Department "faciliti!3s includes the explanation
of our alarm procedure, tl"H3 V3-6vTing and 6xplanat:l,on of all apparatus,
t1 Halk-thru of the completEl f'll'B station and the sho'ltdng of a film
ti tled "In Case of Firel1 in th a ques tion and anffi',TE'H" period folloi<n.ngo
A token gift of a fire dapartrr6nt key chain is given to each person
attending. The average spent on each tom' is approximately it
hours. These tours s~e available to any group requesting them.
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Pal"t 7
Additional Services of the Fire DGpartr~nt
The ?ire Department is engaged in acti\Qties other than training,
fire prevention and fire-fighting. As h8s been the policy of this
departrrant for many years, 1,78 do offer a variety of programs to the
public tb~ough the efforts of n~mberso Among these prograrr~ we have
a Firearms Safety Program for youths of the area. This progr~~ is
taught by a qualified ~eDber of the departlrent and has been offered
for the past eight years. A Junior Baseball Team~ a Boy Scout Fire-
'ilanship !'~rit Badge Program and Girl Scout Troop 1'( o. 870 are also
sponsored by this department. During the pAst year there "Jere 31
groups that toured our facilities. These groups include grade school
children, Scouts, Bluebirds, Indian Guides? etc. A tour of the
station includes the viewing of the equipment, station, a film and
talk on fire safety. Each child is given a souvenir key chain with
a plastic fire helmet" For' the past tvJO years a first aid c,->urse
has been offered to the industrial people of the Village. It is a
very much sought program that we intend to continue offering in the
future.
The department has had the responsibility of placing and picking up
of the cannisters for the Narch of' Dirr.€s and X'Uscular Dystrophy
campaign~ for the village for the past four years.
};umerous fire safety talks have been given to school groups, indust-
rial plants and even neighborhood groups. All requests for this type
of service have been filled and it is our intent.ion to promote this
type of fire prevention program throughout the village. Participation
in a selni-annual "Baby Sitter Programl sponsored by the f~s. Jaycees
is another progra~ that we help to promote.
As a result of the proceeds of our Annual Firemans Ball, the Fire
Departrrsnt Relief Association has furnished most of the station
furniture, kitchen equipment, films, gi\le~avJay items for groups
touring the st~tion as vrell as the resuscitator carried on Unit
No.2, they also purchased 8 new Resusci-Anne for first aid training.
Dress and work uniforms are also furnished from the proceeds of the
annual dance"
The departrr.ent has been responsible for the crowd control for all
school events held during the j~ar, the police and police reserve
do assist us in this project, this requires from four to six men
for football games and one or [,110 men on all indoor activities.
During the past year viA coyered 211 different school events that
were held either at Robin Field in CrystAl or on the school grounds
in the village.
Our Fire Prevention Week program includes a poster contest for all
fourth and fifth graders in our schools as well as talks and films
for all grade school children in the village. Fire Prevention Week
is a very busy time for all members of the department" but it is
also very gratifying to see so many people interested in fire saf'ety
and prevention.
-16-
8
Recommendations of the Fire Chiex
As Chief of the Fire pe partmen t ~ I \?rolUct like to make the following
recommendations as to man"p01>ier 8l1d equipment .for the coming yeal's:
1. In regard to man=pOW3l" J! ~Je a:ce V6l';}" f01"tD.nate to have the
dedicated volunteer' fire=fighters we have as members and if
the man~'p0I'18r response per' alarra rema.:\.ns as it is now" 'V-ie "Jill
not be required to hir~ full..tirre fire=fighterso However$ I
feel we are V01~ much in or an additional Fire Inspector
to assist in the FiJ;~e t"reyention Bu,reau6 Not only viould vIe be
able to update the Fire P,r8vention progralT'3.;l but we wO'Lud gain
another tlon dutyil man during 'bhe crucial day=time hours to re-
spond to ernergenciese
2"
A Fire Preven tion Bureau
operation, I had proposed this
quests, hOl-lever.'! it vias C1J.t
presently pa~nng
al car" If a VEl hide ~'1ere
rad:'Lo equipped and t.he
erne rgencjt- condi tions.
that could be used
rJ.seded presently fcrr OUl"
vehicle in ~~ 1971 budget r8-
t.he budg 'l'he Village is
lO~ peL' use his person.~
to the it would be
alarl'ns under
type vehicle
3.
Anoth~r recommendation
Fundll be in
ment as it is needed
same level and
additional 1250 GPM
aerial t;'/P'i3 appra tv.::; by
the:t a llContingency
fu tUX'€; equip...
con tinuas on the
~ W8 will need an
possibili~ or an
4.
T he building p:rogr am
the addition of the
vide adequate :room
for this department
feet. of
OUJ:' !:Jperation for
ccmple te an d I fa 61
atus area viill pro-
!fJi3.ny years to COIna.
,~17=
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Sunday, December 3, 1972
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1340 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken. 32 present, 1 excused, 1 working, 2 absent.
Secretary Reedy read the minutes of the Officers' Meetings of 11/22/72 and
12/3/72 and the minutes of the Regular Heeting of 11/5/72. Minutes were
approved as read.
Assistant Chief Bennett commented on the follo~ling:
Winnetka Ave. is now open from 27th to 62nd Aves. No.; part of new
Co. Rd. #18 is now open from Co. Rd. #9 to Co. Rd. #10; Science Center
Drive and Independence Ave. No. are closed at Co. Rd. #18.
lfunesota Fabrics is now occupying the old Boutell's bldg. at 5600 Co. Rd" #18
Lakeside Industries is now occupying the old Cornelius bldg. at 5lst & Boone.
Correspondence from Bill Frenzel to Chief Reimer re: Chief Reimer's installation
as l~nnesota State Vice President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Chief Reimer briefly commented on some of his duties as State Vice President and
expressed his pleasure in being appointed to that office.
Inspector Reedy reported that l'1ary \'lelch, a student at New Hope Elementary School
won the grand prize in the Fire Prevention Poster Contest.
Chief Reimer reported that Mary received $5 from the North Suburban Mutual Aid
Assoc. in addition to the Tonka ladder truck and $3 prize from the F"D" Her
poster ,~1 be entered ito State competition.
Engr. Brewer reported that sometime in January he will be holding classes in
F .H.O" training. He also surveyed the members in regard to which class of t.frnn.
Driver's License they now hold.
Chief Reimer stated that the members should obtain their Class A or B dirver's
license by the first of the year to avoid having to take the test in a truck"
Discussion followed regarding the procedure for getting tested at the D.L. testing
stations.
Engr. Brewer reported on the work detail of 12/2/72. Vehicle door hinges were
lubricated, "undows in the cabs ''lere washed, belly pans were installed, Unit
#5 was changed overfor "linter response. George Lilley and Andy Clemens were
missing from the detail. They did not arrange for replacements.
Chief Reimer stated that if a member con.'1ot make a "fork detail he is to arrange
for a replacement as being short handed just creates more work for the members
that do show up.
F/F Keifer commented that the louvers on the furnace room in the front room need
paint.. Engr. Brewer will see that they are painted.
FMO Malone reported on heavy rescue training. He stated that the last drill in-
volved 1~th rescue training went well.. He has arranged to have a PRIM instructor
here for the January rescue training session and CPR ~dll be taught.
F/F Hassing reported on First Aid training. He stated that F/F Duncan has ar-
ranged to supply members that wish surgical scissors with them for their personal
first aid kits. FMO Stenger has finished instructing the day side Advanced and
renewal courses. There are 11% (7 members) without current Advanced First Aid
cards.. There are 7 instructors that haven't taught their two required courses
needed to keep their instructor's rating. They must teach at least two courses
'\>Tithin a two year period to keep their rating. Lt. Smith & F/F Hassing have
completed teaching the Standard First Aid course to 48 Girl Scouts in Plymouth..
There will be an industrial first aid course taught International }1illing
after the 1st of the year. N.H. Nursing Home has rested instruction of the
Standard course for approximately 45 of their employees.
Chief Reimer thanked the day side for distributing the Muscular Distrophy
cannisters recently.
Chief Reimer reported that the installation of hydrant flags is completed. There
has already been some vandalism to the flags and members are asked to pick up
flags they see off of the hydrants and attempt to straighten any they find bent..
Chief Reimer stated that the Captains are responsible for filling out semi-
annual personal ~ar reports on members coats, boots & helmets. Anyone having
problems l~th gear a~to see one of the Captains.
Chief Reimer reported that Gregory Stenger will be appointed PiT Fire Inspector
effective 1/1/73..
Assistant Chief Bennett explained the folloi~ng policies:
Standby - Chief officer only will call for an overnight standby. There will be
a seperate roster kept for overnight standby. Six men including the duty Officer
01:\ a Junior Officer will comprise a standby Crel<l. Men are expected to report
ready to stay and stay until they have to leave for work the next morning. Pay
for overnight standby is $10.00 plus call pay,if any..
Weekend and Holiday Coverage - Bulletin board is posted with the starting and
ending days of the period covered. Each member is to respond to all calls
during the time covered or arrange for another member to respond in his place.
Full time and part time work are accepted as reasons to be excused from responding..
Vacation time is also exempt.
F/F Hassing opened a lengthly discussion regarding who is responSible for each
members being notified of calls. It was determined the responsibility is that
of each member to see that he is notified..
Response when a crew is at the station - "men there is a crew at the station
and in the judgement of the Officer in charge they can handle a call that comes
in, there 1~11 not be a call put out on the monitors. If, upon arrival at the
scene, he determines more help is needed then a call will be put out for the
rest of the members to respond. Rule #63 in the F .D.. Rules & Regulations covers
this subject. F/F Barber inquired about the call on the evening of ]2/2 and
Chief Reimer explained that the foregoing applied. Discussion followed.
Assistant Chief Bennett stated that he was getting the impression that being
paid for calls was becoming more of an issue than the volunteer spirit..
- (2)
Late for Company calls - if a member arrives at the station after the responding
company has gone into service and before they arrive back at the station, he is
to contact the Officer in charge by radio for instructions or call the dispatcher
and ask him to do so if there is no radio available at the station.
Calls between 6.t00 and 0600 hours - a few members have been consistantly not
responding to these calls lately and all are asked not to pick their calls.
New BusL~ess: None
Chief Reimer reported that semi-annual pay checks ~dll be ready sometime between
12/15 ~~d 12/20/72.
Assistant Chief Bennett read the November, 1972 fire report.
Motion by Captain Prall, second by FMO Malone to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1457 hours.
Minutes recorded by:
Lt. Jon S. Reedy
Fire Dept. Secretary
(3)
I'ilIl,JUTES
REGu.L?;.rt I'{EETING
SUJlda~y :1
~,"'" ~
NO.VemOer ::; s
1 0'7?
....... / j ......
Chief
called
TXle
rneeTlng
-:-.......
vv
order
at 133L~
h.O-clrs G
Trle
Fledge
.~
01
;>/;8.3
Roll call 'lias talc8110
26 p:cesent,
r-t eXCll.Seo.,
2 ""iOrking, 1
, ,
aosent:,o
read. tr18 nunutes of the Officers ~
of the Regu~ar l"Ieetirlg of 10/8/72 G
_.::;t .,....., J') "I""?
", 'v. 'j') f
v_ _ .........' ,,""""
r\.. I" I ~ 1r'7( 2
~ ..L..LI/I
and the Ellnut:,6S
1:Iere
as
,
reaClo
Engirleer Bre~'ler rSDorted. t}1a~t
~ ~ / I Iry? . . , ~
-L..Lj ~I (;~ V!l t,n On-L~7 OI!e man
FI\.IO trai11ing regarding the
'"Grle~"'e
"'til,3,S a g80d t'lY'il 0110
On" ~l/l~/72 . he will
drlver's llcenseso
for the \~Ior:r:
, , . 1
aet..alJ... on
be holding a class for
This class will be Dl
t,ne
Ha..ssing that there ha\re
)1"d'vB.r1ced courses being held 1181"'e a.re
ulecl to ll/7/72 at 0900 hour's G
,
06'311
2 First ..G"-id GOUY'SGS cornDletedG
TIle
under
\tTa-:'l 'V'Ii th the da:y" side coursesched-
F:;iC i"laJ..one
-cnat.. tb.ere is
cont,ac"'[,
kits through
for individlJ.al
-.- 1.v-holesale
of
"GO InaK8
T.nose 'vTho 1.IToD.lci be
the J118Tllbers 0
he
asked
n .
lor a Si1o.vr
F/F Sharp ha"s
of b.a11ds 01
First
house
~"ri th vlhich
A rnajorit:T of tIle Inernbe1.~s indicated -cna.~
l.\"ol.LLdbe irlterested 1 n the Durchase if the price l~jere reasonableo
FI<IO l'.lalorll3
, . ,
Illsn"'Gl011CCi.
l.as--c. VveCio l:r8
DlTJe and liIo11o
drill a
. 1
-CHC
sirn1J.latecl rleart
at ta.clc trla t
\-~TaS
s-r.ageG
a..t
, ,
T,ne
re.sCt1.e
be i11cluded i11 Tn6
last VJedQ
, ...,.,
o.rll.-LS
of ea.ch lTlonth G
inquired
-r-,......
uV
the pUrCll2..58 of the basket litter irl the 1973
itenl rattler that under Ca.pita.l o11tlay' 0 l~sst c C~nief
l0 was included under the Capital outlay seC~lono
litter cou~ld~ 1)8 rnade of purchased. Chief
~'!a.s 110t '-" lTllSC 0
Berrnet t.
brief13i
suggested that this
that the
01 litter
would be hard to
Inal-.:e 0
Ca. pt G
l'eDorted that
+l~o
u..J._
seGond
session of the state
foY' tl-le
da;l side
VIas atterlded 1J~r o111~r 2 rnernbers and that 116 felt t11is ,,-ras not srloviing the interest
t~nat should ha:-;Je been ShOvJ11 b;y tIle lT1Grnbers c
Chief F~ei1ne r cODITlented on tl1e follo1,',:irlg:
Proba.tionarJl ~jleIllber Barber has satisfactoril::l
-c..ne
tiol1aY'~l
trailling 8J1d 118.s oeerl recornrnended
for
., .
a ppOlf7re:illen-c
as a
'e8l'
ConLrni t tee 0
IVlotioll
j'Vir
UJ
:FlvIO Christenson,
Re:i1ner
Stenger to accept Barber as a
IT>'? Barber 11is
regular 111emOer G
I"lotion
carriedo
badge
, I "" 1-..
ailO. 8](1:..eno.eo.. illS
cOllgra"C..-
l..llations to hilllo
T'uitio11 aXld boo}cs ~n.a:\re been p,aid. for 15 n181110ers ""[,0 a~ttelld the n Fire
course cOili~encing at 1900 hours on 11/7/72 at the New
~ ,
~~"[,ream
fire stati0113
'l..'l16
elate for
0l0ns for PI InsDBctor ~~ll be 11/15/723
Gap00 Prall will ha~e a detail on 11/6/72 at 0930 hours for ~he distribution
of-Muscular Distrophy carillisterso All available day side members are asked to
hel p ou.t 0
Capt 0 Prall has taped Ilis cornrnents on the recent ['louse fire at 3900 LO"Llisiana
Aveo Noo The tape was run after tne drill on ll/4/72 ffi1d vdll be run again
after this TIlseting for those \tlll0 are i Ylterested in hearillg it <>>
" '1" h J..,. 1''''.t.,. n l' 1'"1,"" ~1'TrT"1"">~ . ..L. -,/'/"':l
Tnere 1"JJ...~.L 1...'8 a LralTIlng Si1lILr lor })o....J...ce 01 I leers 011 LD6 _\Jfl.t'lJ s"Gar 0lng .l.i J.. I...J 0
This ~Qll be an on duty training shiftc Director or Police Morse has requested
that police officers be able to attend F~D<>> training drills to become more lau-
iliar with FeD. operations and what is expected of the PoDo at the fire sceneo
There is a possibilitJ'''' of part of the drills the:)! ~~:,lill be attendingdir-
ect.ed t01<'J-ard tlleir responsibility at the fire sceneo
"I" c - ~ ~
~. J:l. :Eunpbe-Ll..
FeD 0 ITlem1)ers
suggested that this would be a good t~ue to
to ride along with the PoDQ squads and also
dispatching office to see their operatioTIo
reques~ DermlSSlon for
to spend some tLue in
, ,
l:,ne
The Officers' Ctlristmas part~l \.,.,rill be held 011 12,/2/l72 c
sent Ollt t11is neX""G 1tleel{:&
Inri tations vdll be
COITilllented on the recent death of Village COllilcillnan Chuck Bosacker in an auto
accid.snt in
Gro"tv8o
F/F C&uDbell relayed what was kno~n1 at
of the accidentQ
tirrre in'\lol '\rillg the cirCUlnstances
All members were asked to stand and observe a moment of silence in e~o~J of
Chuck Bosacker.
Funeral arrangements have been rnade through Peterson-Albinson Chapels, 3207
Central~!J.~-ve 0 I'~ oE 0, Visit.atiolJ. be to:night frorn 1800 to 2000 hotll"'S t;)
The fUllsral "v{ill be at house of Hope Lu.thera~(l Church, 4800 Boone & i'Jo 0 and
, , " -- '1" " '-" - , I' /72
lllt,erlnent, aT, hl_.l.SlGe 0e111e"Ger~l on 1...1- 0/ I 0
Old
~ ,
l:5USlrJ.8SS:
~'Iv w ......:....,....,. /'. -r,"> ..... C~J':; 1""\',... "l 1 a - J... -, ',..:J .., J:I -' n~ C'lJ........
.t/.1.' ':'l.aS;::...Ll.!.b eX.t-ileoSv\.4 l:.l~ Gisp_e . sure vli....ll L..ne sc~n"eu1.liing 01. 0ne l~ire 'JVreaill
Develol::nlentn course 011 Tuesday inasrIluch as it conflicts vrit11 firstaicl tr,~ining
llihicI1 he had scheduJ~ed \.dth t116 un.derstanding that t~n.e FSD course 1'lOuld 1)8 l-ield
on Iilond.ays Q 118 arid Lt 0 ,3m th had attelnped to take tIle F3D course i11 Eden Prarie
wnen it was offered there but due to poor attendance the course was not he~j at
t.hat t..lITle <l Chief Reiller stated that 11eattern.pted to have t.118 FSD course held 011
) but Don JOb.TISOl1 of nefine Vac-Tee told hinl that there 1.."las nOG an instruct-
or a'"l.railable 011 i',fond,a~ys $ Lerlghtl:rdiscussion follol;-.'edQ
F,/FAngel pointed out that about 1 3Tear ago r18 had s:iJnilar prob1.8IILS ltrith. the course
on Fire Instructors being svdtched around and that sometLues these things are lin-
a-\Toid.able.
E?~tfO stenger
T;' /p LT- ~ s-in'"
..!,. I'" ':'..0.0 ~.l. 0
they could attend
~~-' "'IT;' 0' ~
0110. .r ..L oDal.. p
and Lto Slnith
stated that they WOQld be w~lling to substitute
il1 trlei=:"> First l.\~id classes on lEast Ti~es 0 nights
:01'
so tha.t.
-'-'
i.,.1n.e
F3D
course"
Nevt Business:
none
I? \
\- )
DiSCOU..1'1t cards from A &: J Cleaners \';6re made av"ailable to the menlbers 0
F/F Hassing irlquired about the reference nlade in the rrd.nutes of the Office::~s v
fiIeeting of this date to the possibilit;y- of a nightly monitor test. Chief Reimer
informed hiln that there has been no decision made ;yet as to ,,'Jhether or not this
testing would take place.
as to \'men
reC8l\[lng
,
reembur o.
the
hinl that
Johnson had
~hould be on iG' s
Asst.
Chief Bennett read the
~.
Ilre
reDort
for
, ,
"t.ne
month
of October, 1972.
Motion by FMO Malone, secona by Lto SrrQth to adjourno f~otion carriedo Meeting
adjourned at 1434 hourse
l'llnUL,es recorded by:
Ltc)
Jon
"
'J a
Reed:y
Secretar'3'
Fire
(3)
MINUTES
jiEGUI~"R MEETING
Sunday, October 8, 1972
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1335 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken. 22 present, 9 excused, 5 absent.
Secretary Reedy read 0De minutes of the Officers' mee0lngs of 9/27/72 & 10/8/72
and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of 9/l0/72. IvIinutes 'tlere approyed as read.
Engineer Brewer reported that the siren in unit #7 is installed and that the mem-
bers that turned out for the work detail on lO/7/72 did a good job.
Chief Reimer com~ented and reported on the follo~~1g:
Night side First Aid classes w~ll commence on lO/10/72 and will be held on Tues.
and ThuT'S 0 nigllts 11rltil completed" Standard course \"J"ill be taught first Cl
Day side First Aid classes vall COITilUenCe on 10/16/72 at 0900 hours and vall be
held on Mondays & Thursdays QDtil completed.
The drill held on 10/7/72 !;IaS recapped for those ".rho did not attend.
School fire drills w~ll be held on 10/9/72, weather perrrQtting. Rigs w~ll leave
the station at hours. On lO/l3/72 an engine ~~d crew vall be needed to go
to S,url11:Y- Hollo1\'" school at 1000 hI'S 0 and l~feadovi 1a}~e school at 1330 hrs 0
The Vac Tec course, Introduction to Fire-fighting ~Qll be held at the PIJillouth
fire station on lO/21 & 10/22/72. FO'-i,AJlE re ;trio P04,-U.. i' ?8 A Tr€NP,
The Voc Tech course Plli11per Company Training is still scheduled to be held at the
N.H. fire station commencing 10/6/72 and rurming to 12/l8/72. Registrationvrill
be lL~ted to l5 persons and those who have not had this course in the past ~rill
be giyen preference.
The nlenlDers vIho assisted at the recent
, k d"" - T,,; t ' J:> "" n
-chan_'e anU. congra'4li-La eo .L or IJDe line
11ike Ackerman Fire School held
job they dido
here
":,r.oY'>..~
......... '-'
Asst. Chief Bennett reported that Introduction to Fire-fighting is no longer a
prerequesite for Pumper Company Training if the me~ber taking peT has at least
2 years in the fire serviceo
Chief ReL~er continued:
That it is the recoITll'nendation of the Officers that the department provide men
to assist at the Armstrong High School athletic events held at Heilke Field in
addition to the assistance already given at Cooper High events. In the past
just members a.ssisting at football garnes for Cooper have been eligible to
attend the appreciation dinner held by Dist. #231 - in the future all members
Viho assist a.t any athletic ,eYents for the school 1dll be eligible to attend.
There ~dll be a new revised truck check sheet typed In the near future that vdll
include recent changes in the location of equipuent on the apparatus.
Engineer Brewer requested that in the future ma~bers doing truck checks refrain
froTa scratching iterfLs off the tru.cl\: check sheets that-are not fOlli~d i11 their
proper places, instead the3t SllOuld be e11tered u:nder nI~emarl{sn 0
Chief Rellner Continued:
All Scott Air Pacs 110'/-1 have 110S6 pleeeso Take care not to lose them as the
replacement cost for each is over $lOoOOo5X
Thap.K Y011 to Lt. Reedy, F IF ~ I(ei.fer arld all mernbers tb.at helped ~\!'i th the prepar-
ation of hJTdrant flags for paillting al1d the painting of the red on t.heme
The Village j.\lanager, l:'o 1\10 IJ:JD.Yx has resigned
ed that he will be replaced around 1/1/730
effective ll/l/72.
It
-i,...
--....::::;)
,.. ,
an"Gl.G1.pa-c-
The ~O~, t.,l 0['1 of p/~. H'ir~ TYlSnoctOi/o 1-;ill be filled bv-
1-; ............. - ,/,. -... '-' -- 1:-"'-' - u
"viritten a.nel oral e:?:all1 for this position gi've11 irl the
., hl'T)
J..j..!.. " ~.
T11ere
-viill be a
near futureo
The approved 1973 Fire Dept G B1Jdget ltJas
in SOIlle detail a~nd q1J,estiorlS
'irere anSillereCl
regardi11g
. ,
It.ems
Salne e i
The C:e118
l1emorial
Fur~d w~ll directed
, ,
"(,01.;ara
a Illelnorial
'1tllt e P, I. g. f (etJf€ R.
library,.. in his l1BJne.
A brief reTJort of the Chief's attendaJ1Ce at t.he I11ter:natiollal Fire Chiefs'1 COT1-
ferei1ce i11 Cle"v"land, Ohio a11d theSta.te Fire C11iefs'1 Corlfe::cence in Dul-tlth i;.jas
gi'veno
An explaination of the benifits that will be received by fire-fighters under the
8Jllinelldl11ent to t..ne ,safe Street.s Act" ,000 death be11ifits be Daid if death
occurs l11 aIl~l
of incendiary nature only 0
Old None
l\Ie'i'l Bu~slness:
F/F
COlliilen0ea on GUe excellent invocation given at the Ackerm~D Fire School
Fro Firll!egan, FoDe Chaplain 0
"T'1 /"f:'! :; 'r .......,....."..... I'"'" --.. ~"....,..t...-:l ,. ~ ,
.r /.r nao0lu.e',er }JO.J...l.!.GeU OU.0 "Gnat.
atus. Chief Reimer ~~ll order
'v'8 are in need of Iflore to;~ie15
.;-,-..
vV
11S6 on
the
aDDar-
!TiOre lD th e next feltJ" d.ays 0
FI"'fO Sehaefer
inquired as to the status
t"\ . ~
01 ~[.ne
ReSC1J8 Sqtlad at station f/6
department 0 Engineer Brewer report-
out of service temporarilyo
ii1 viei'! of the
e') t11ast as far
recent manpower shift in that
as he knew the Squad was only
C ,(,. ) ~ ~,-.,.., , ,.
a.rcts OUSlness Ironi JaCK ir. 11.110enS-c,eln,
Rubenstein deals in Inany wholesale itemso
obtained by F/F
Roberts
,.,rere
passed
out.
Chief ReDuer reported that the per.cenGages of memoer response to a~arms, drills
and meetings for the first nine mon0hs of this year have been computed and that
in the reSDOllse is '\,jery goodo A copy \.;ill be posted on the b1.uletin boarde
F/F Bjorke inquired as to the procedure for getting excused from drill due to
hav-il1g to ;tlork 0 Cl1ief Reim,er stated that th e dlr'G3r'" Officer should be notified and
i,n ttle 8"'itenT.. ne lS nol, B.1railable a110ther Officer is to be 110tifiede
.L\..ssto C11ief Bennett read tIle September, 1972 Fire ReportQ
Engineer Brewer inquired as to what events were being plaril1ed for upcoming
Fire Prevention Weeke
Chief Re~ner +nform~d hlin that scho~l,?rills, station toufs,?~d t~king englnes
ana crews to ~he scnools are some 01 ~ne events p~alli~ed a~ 0hlS tL~e.
r.lotion by Capt. Prall, second b;y F/F Hassinger to adjourn. I'lotion carried.
adjourned at 1456 hours.
Minutes recorded by:
Lto Jon 20 Reedy
Fire Department Secretary
MIl'mTES
REGULI\R HEETING
Sunday, September lO, 1972
Assistant Chief Bennett called the meeting to order at 1020 hrs.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken. 21 present, 6 absent, 4 excused, 5 late.
Secretary Reedy read the minutes of the Officers' Meetings of 8/23/72 & 8/l0/72
and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of 8/6/72. I{inutes were approved as read.
F/F Rogers arrived at l030 hrs.
Assistant Chief Bennett introduced Councilm&~ Bosacker who appeared regarding
his candidacy for re-election to the New Hope Village COwLcil. He answered
several questions asked by members.
F/F Angel arrived at 1042 hrs.
FMO Schaefer arrived at 1047 hrs,
FIF Melas arrived at l051 hrs.
Assistant Chief Bennett cowmented on the follo~Qng:
~like Ackerman Fire School to be held here on 9/19/72 - Members are to wear sumrner
blues, are to be here at 1100 hours to assist vQth preparations, Officers vdll
be requesting help during the neA--t vJeek i'Qth preparations for the schooL.
Probe Member Pouliot, who was appointed at the 8/6/72 Regular Meeting effective
9/l/72 has been assigned to Company #2.
Asked for a report on hydrant flags from Lt. Reedy. Lt. Reedy reported that the
flags have been welded and are in process of being painted grey. We should have
them back sometL~e next week. Red should be painted the follow~ng week. ~10
Malone, F/F MartD1son, F/F Rogers, F/F Ditter and F/F Keifer were thaQ~ed for
their assistance in getting the flags ready for painting.
Members were reminded that the A11Xi~arJ tea ~~ll be coming up after the Ackerman
Fire school and it will be necessary to make sure the building is left LD clean
condition for that event.
Lt. Smith was asked for a report on crowd control detail. He reported that he
has had good crews thus far and that there are still events cOITQng up that he
has not had members sign up for.
The Fire Department Voc-Tec training center at Brooklyn Park is still being
studied.
Reminder that as of 9/1/72 F.D. stickers on vehicle windshields were illegal.
Asked for a report from N~O Stenger on condition of Scott Air Pacs. N~O Stenger
reported that recently he has found hoses disconnected, loose hose connections &
straps lli~snapped. He suggested that possibly the units have been tampered w~th
and asked that all members check them carefully whenever possible.
A First Firem&~ship Training course 1vill be taught at our station on lO/3/72 &
lO/10/72 starting at 0900 hrs. on both dates. There is a possibility that one
or more neighboring F.D. 1vill send members to attend.
The Anoka-Hennepin Voc-Tec course Ulntroduction to Fire-fightingll ,.Jill be
taught at the Anoka fire station on 9/23/72 and 9/24/72. This will be a
l5 hour course and registration ~~ll be paid by the Department.
Mentioned that when the station is used for social gatherings, such as the
picnic that was held on Labor Day weekend, that the raP~ing officer is to be
notified.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Lt. Reedy mentioned that any member wishing to order a pocket pager should
contact him within the next few days as the remaining units will be going
to members of the Crystal F.D. ,vithin the next week if we donYt want ~~y more.
Assistant Chief Bennett reminded members that as of l/l/73 minimum Class B
drivers license ~~ll be required to drive F.D. vehicles. Anyone vJishing to
take the test for their license may contact Chief ReL~er who ~dll make an
appointment for them at the Arden Hills exam station so that they can get
thru the testing without haying to wait in line.
Assistant Chief Bennett requested that members maintain chain of cowmand ,1Jhen
m~King requests or complaints regarding F.D. personnel or problems.
Capt. Prall a~~olli~ced that due to his not being available and Lt. Reedy hav~ng
to work on 9/l1/72 the day drill is cancelled and ~dll be held later in the
week, possibly on Friday, 9/15/72.
Motion by F/F Campbell, second by B10 Stenger to dispense ~~~n reading of the
August Fire Report inasmuch as it ~~ll be posted on the bulletin board.
Hotion carried.
BvlO
Motion by Malone, second by B10 stenger to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at ll31 hrs.
~unutes recorded by:
Lt. Jon S. Reed;y
l{[NUTES
REGULA.R HEETING
Sunday, August 6, 1972
Chief Reimer call the meeting to order at 19l0 hrs.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken. 21 present, 4 absent, 2 excused, 2 yacation, 6 late.
F/F's Ditter and Stenger arrived at 19l5 hrs.
Secretary Reedy read the minutes of the Officerst meetings of 7/26/72 & 8/6/72 and the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of 7/9/72. F/F Hassing requested ammend~ent regarding
his being asked to t~~e responsibility for Dept. First Aid training. ~linutes were affi-
mended accordingly.
F/Fts Campbell and DU..Ylcan arriv-ed at 1922 hrs.
Chief Reimer read the foll01iLng correspondence:
To N.H.F.D. from Partnership Inv-estment, Inc. re: Thank you for efficient job at
recent fire at 4215 Oregon.
To R. M. Am-:{"x from Chief Reimer re: Appointment of Fr. Finneg~1'J. as F.D. Chaplain.
To N.H.F.D. from Calv-in Hawkinson, Chief, Plymouth P.D. re: Thank you for assistance
in search for missing child in Plymouth on 7/31/72.
Engineer Brewer reported that F/F Stenger has passed F}fO testing and is ready for certif-
ication. ~iQ'(:um~2SC:i1fe:s~eo{j~",(5rJ{""@\~'ffsXEMNXR~W~
Asst. Engineer Brown reported that the work detail on 8/5/72 was very productive and there
was a good turnout.
Tnspector Reedy gave the Fire Prevention reports for the months of June and July, 1972.
Chief Reimer cOffiliented on the foll011ing:
F/F Dolan is on medical leave from 7/24/72 to Ib/24/72.
Effective this date all ~10 certifications or re-certifications will not be given Q1'J.less
the FMO has a minimum Class B drivers license. There is a possibility that the F.D.
B10 training progra~ l1ill be accepted by the State in the near future in lieu of State
testing for issuance of Class A & B drivers licenses.
F/F Angel arrived at 1930 hrs.
The HT in #4 has been moved to the cab by F/F Hassing and B10 Stenger.
The stairway to the meeting room in the station was recently repainted by F/F Rogers.
Chief Reimer presented FHO Stenger his F140 insignia and appointed him to the rank of FMO.
B~O Christenson arrived at 1932 hrs.
Applicant Darrell Pouliot was introduced to the membership. He is amployed in the
Village, ....iOrks daytime hours, and can leave vlOrk for major alarms. He has been rec-
om~ended for probationary membership by the Membership Comuittee. Motion by FMO
~alone, second by F/F Hassing to accept him as a probationary member. Motion carried.
Frob. Member Barber & F/F Angel are responsible for truck check for the next 2 weeks.
Assistant Chief Bennett is on vacation and therefore there is no report on the progress
of plans for ~like Ackerman Fire School at this time.
Elk River F.D. is having an open house at their new station on Sunday, August 13, 1972.
Hours w~ll be 1400 to 1700.
New Business:
F/F Nygaard asked if this is the last meeting on the summer evening schedule. Next
month's meeting will be at 1000 hrs.
F/F Rodriguez asked if some of the removable equip~ent on #4 could be moved to #3
due to the conjestion in the compartments in #4 and the fact that items like the
water curtain and Asst. Chief's gear would be just as accessable on #3. Engineer
Brewer is in the process of re-arranging the compartments in #4 and some of the
equip~ent ivill be re-located.
F/F Keifer pointed out that according to his figures, the total nurriller of hours that
each member is expected to put in on standby weekends, drills, meetings and work
details in one year is 462. Inasmuch as the two hours a week mentioned the the
Department application figures to l04 hours per year he requested that no more of nlS
time be volunteered. Chief Reimer reminded him of the fact that we have a respon-
sibility to protect the community and that this is the reason that the additional
hours are necessary.
F/F Hassing inquired as to the reason the HT could not be taken to Crystal by the.
Waterball Te&~ on 7/30/72. Chief ReL~er explained that if the members of the tea~
were needed for a fire or emergency that our dispatcher could contact Crystal on the
Innersystem and they could contact their fire rig at the waterball event and our lnen
could then be notified. Discussion followed.
F/F Angel inquired as to the method of notifyL~g members at work if they are needed at
the scene of a major fire. Chief Reimer explained that this would be done if the
Officer in charge at the scene deemed it necessary.
N10 Brovm requested that a larger drip pan be obtained for under #5. Engineer Brewer
is to assist hL~ in securing one.
FMO Stenger brought up the subject of the use of the H~ in #4 again. Chief Reimer ex-
plained the policy on it's use again.
Old Business: None
Chief ReLmer read the fire report for the month of July, 1972.
Motion by F/F Hassinger, second by Captain Prall to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourn-
ed at 1953 hrs.
_linutes reco~3.ee~d --~...
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L,. JO~-S. R~edyi/'
IvlINUTES
REGUI.l\.R 11EETING
Sunday, July 9, 1972
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1915 hrs.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken. 24 Present, 9 Excused, 1 Working & 1 Absent.
Lt. Snuth read the minutes of the Officers' MeetD1g of June 28th and July 9th, 1972
and of the Regular Heeting of June 4, 1972.
Assistant Chief Bennett read the follo\ving correspondence:
From Dist. #281 to Chief Reimer re: Tha~K you for assistance at Cooper Graduat-
ion ~Dd last yearts winter athletic contests.
From H. B. Henry, State Highway Patrol to Chief Rei~er re: M.S. 169.7l relating
to ~~dow stickers on motor vehicles.
Engineer Brewer reported that the tow eye ro1d additional spotlight have been instal-
led on #5.
Chief ReLiler cOffiilented on the follo~~ng:
The expected completion date for the radio frequency changeover is 8!lO/72.
Windshield stickers are to be on the right visors of members cars by 9/1/72.
Ken Rogers has completed his probationary training and is eU.igirble for member-
ship. Hotion by Fl~O Schaefer, second by N10 Christenson to accept Ken Rogers
as a regular member. Motion carried.
FIF Hassing reported on the status of the selection of a new F.D. Chaplain.
FIF Stenger w~ll be in charge of maintaining Scotts and Resuscitators.
There are now a total of 3 back packs on Eng. #2.
There is now a sling pack in the equipment box on #7.
New dates for weekend company coverage. Dates rnll be published in the Nozzle
News 0 A long discussion was held on these dateso
New Business: None
Old Business: None
Assistant Chief Bennett read the J1xne Fire Report.
No further business. Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2022 hrs.
~finutes Recorded by:
Lt. D. Smith
MINUTES
REGULAR t>1EETING
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 1972
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1908 hrs.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken. 27 Present, 4 Excused, 3 Absent, 1 \'lorking.
Secretary Reed;y- read the minutes of the Officers' Meetings of lliay 24, 1972 and
June 4, 1972 and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 1972.
Engineer Brewer reported that the..iork detail of June 3, 1972 "'lent '".e11 and there
was a good turnout for it.
Chief Reimer appointed Capt. H. Smith as acting Asst. Chief from June 8, 1972 to
JlL~e 11, 1972 while Chief Reimer and Asst. Ch. Bennett are at the conferences in
Brainerd.
Inspector Reedy gave the Fire Prevention Bureau report for the month of May, 1972.
Chief Reimer commented on the following:
As of June 4, 1972 any mal1lber reporting to a company call for the opposite
cOlnpany l"lill not be given credit or pay for the call.
All future calls for gas flush will be responded to with red lights & siren
due to the possibility of ignition and due to the condition of some of the.
main streets L~ the Village.
Future rescue and medical emergency calls will be put on the m~nitors ~dth
information as to nature and location of the emergency.
The Mutual Aid meeting held at New Hope last month "lent ,,,elL All those who
assisted ~dth setting up and feeding at the meeting were thanked.
Rogers was thanked for painting the doors in the hallway of the station.
Starting next May, opening fishing ~leekend will be designated for company stand-
by.
Probe Member Donald Fournier vm.s congratulated on his appointment to the Dept.
Probe IvIember David Ditter has completed his probationary training. Motion by
FHO Bro\"lU, second by FIF Stenger to accept David Ditter as a regular member.
Motion carried. FIF Ditter was presented his badge and ID card.
Chaplain Nelson, who gave the invocation at the recent Mutual Aid meeting as
his last official duty, has moved to Ellsworth, Wise. Before he left, he con-
tacted Rev. Classen of the 1<Iennoni te Church regarding replacing him as F.D.
Chaplain.. Fr. Barr of St. Joseph Parish was also contacted but vms not inter-
ested at this time. FIF Hassing will be in contact with Rev. Classen as to his
becoming F.D. Chaplain.
There are two new Scott back packs in service in the rear of Engine #2. They
are presently in suit cases. Eng. Bre'..er is working on mounting them.
Lt. Smith & Lt. Reedy were congratulated on the speed vlith which the annual
hose testing i.,as completed. Members were also reminded that care must be
taken not to drop hose couplings.
At a recent company call for rescue assistance a fire-fighter was observed
smoking near the scene. There is to be no smoking by F.D. personnel at the
scene of any gas flush or medical emergency.
The Fire Dept. has been ai'mrded an Annual Ai-lard of Merit by Jerry Lewis and
Muscular Distrophy.
Applicant DeGidio did not attend the last regular meeting and has not arrived at
this meeting. After missing the last meeting he had a talk with Chief Reimer who
told him to make sure he attanded this meeting. Motion by F/F Angel, second by
Lt. D. Smith that a letter be sent to DeGidio explaining that his application has
been tabled and the reason why. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business:
F/F Hassinger inquired as to the reason for not installing a fire phone at
Lt. Smith's residence. The annual cost of $300.00 for this one phone was
cited as the reason by Chief Reimer.
FMO Broi~ inquired as to whether or not the new fire radio frequency would be
put into use. Chief Reimer explained that a new base, new antenna will be in-
stalled in the near future. The new base will have simulcast capabilities,
2 Channels (our fire main and mutual aid), 80Watt output giving us a better
signal with more range. Discussion of the new radio system followed.
No New Business.
Asst. Ch. Bennett read the May 1972 fire report.
Chief Reimer stated that the semi-annual pay checks will be issued on the 16th or
l7th of June.
No. further business. Motion by F/F Sharp, second by F/F Roberts to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1952 hrs.
J:.unutes Recorded by:
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f}iINTITES
.Ht:;;'GUL?tF( !f1EE:TI t\j
7, Ib'7:?
l'~t~ mf~c;tin rriJ8S; C8.1_ed t.(} or).er at 1;'^?:5 hour"s.
The pledgr:: of
? 11 call was
2()
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;;resent
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taken:
,
ana
"~ were excu.:;ecJ.,
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. Prc::,ll ,;}fI.j 2,ecO"Cld8Cl
t.O JeLe
c;lectic~n
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>"}()T,1.()n c3.rri ed ~
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. ..rc -,or
Christ enSDTl
'-,,!.:..E
Iff?2~a.nd al.:.o .:3t::itsd t,D;~l"L
.fiI.O.
Comments
gB,\t8 the Fire PrC~\If{GLion rene,rt fer ti'1H mant}..: of A,pril 19:1~~..
the Chisf;
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I. 1) T.1J I' ,~~ Er.{'"J;!
(~):J e
t(: l::}v.ns
the tr"'~)eks
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title
Chief a,s se.c'n E:LS
Traini.ng viill be 0(::1(1 OY'l the
pOVlE:r in t}jP rJ.eC3:T' fut.ure.,
. Prall "'.' .1..1 'c E
fl.g s .
t.he rne~l tc
up th,~.~ re2tc;fti~,f;
r,
TT~J cl<
-5.:;:;'';;;' .
:'he C::ief
tr",)ck
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t.he g::l,S
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Elect:lon of Officers
beld~ ;'it
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;'nd
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,
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retlred me~TIber A.cksrm.~:i'rrn ;"'Irtecl as t(?118r~3.
reel (:;cted
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:;,.'lLt.
t .5.'mi -:h
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X' E:;(; I;=:; c t '~,d
-J ;~L~~ Smi t:Cl as
e113 C t,r?c1. n.
+- Lt.
II> Bre:r;E:?,r
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.xi
the Ch.icE'...
r';~ceivGd Pi e-ertificEt:,6cr
tne
.. Instcu.{""t,oI' "Jid _~i3 Job)
t t encied ..
tbFt,t, DOrlEild t'Grnli=.:r be ':~r~
L:3G ";,;;
ti.; 'nar:r m8illtJer..
Y'lf ot i (),] Y'!i' ;:1.8 rn ;"~t;1 e
s0r.~()nde"d
. Chri:<tenso.:1 tn,:lt ~n
tl.cn
for rnemb
D8GidiD 1)8 t:':iJJl.;:;r} lln tllJl.lIH:3 -'1, 1~}?2.
;Act,.iciL C::3.TT'ied.
Asst. Cbief Bennett gave ~
on tnf:.) el::-:..ss hE: ~=avt:; ?~t. 1.,1.1(;; St:'I,te ,r?ir8 Scriccl thi~3 i o~~~r.
hS,;.7"..
All msmbe.rs :::tre r'(;min:3.t:::d
Ee:nne.t,t: g,v'e :ne ['ire
tor t.ee mOD tn
1 ~j72,.
in cff'~ct:
7he
r,";f;;;'
A motIon i;r:";,\,s mf1cI,s
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NEW HOPE FIRE DEPARTMENT
ONE VOTE. FOR EA'''' OFF/e.€.
DAy CAprtllN
PI< A L," t::r'---
DI\V 1.., Eu11E NAf'4 r-
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A. SS, S fAN'" C. HIEf:
BENN€rr r::r--
N'~Hr CAPrA/IV
SMlilt H
N,fi.Hr l'EuTEIJArtT
MALoNE 0
SM,TH.} O.
The meet.ing \'ias called to order2t l?:~' hUH's.
the Pledge of Allegi8D~8 was
FoIl call 1j~~as taken. ~:l '[-Iresent,. 1 ~lbs:i~-ntstTI_d ';)
The minutes Df the Officers
Th mirrutt-;s of the eneral
of Zilarch ~5::tnct. I\:iareb ~.:2, ;,vere read.
of l;~,e~rch ;;, were re,ad eX1d. apPTc:ved.
Insp.
m3fie the Fire Preventicln report for
lP?;;~.
E!ngr 0 Bre\'\~er r.omme:nted on Ff't1C
F/F Malone commented on progress of proposed l~e,cue ~- (RR/;V nlG.-
F'MO Brown QE'monstrated 8 radio he has.
It sells for
.0'0.
eEl,pt. Pr~:;ll 8no. F/F's jlnf7el, f,ogers and 3tenger "..ill attend the State fire School t.his
year.
Rydr'-'cnt.. f18gs gre just '1bcnJ.t an picked UP.
,~ weldil'lg8nd p91.nt:mg det'1il will be held i:1. tbe rHoar future.
Arrangements are being made to paint tbe station.
All members tlttending tbe
and report to trl(3 st,crticn
will VWClr greys ~gd blue .][tCl(E'(.S,
7;w
t"ull ey'~s GTe
inst~llled ()n
All members
8_r-e
~,c
-name
on a leeker
; ,.,
_,,;,J
tbr:! stcSc-tion ~
c; ....'
umJ...l,n
find
. PT9l1 will
t.o
the
'.
I"'"c-~
1,:.he
men.
Chief Beimer stat.ad he
~l Class C B-nd rt CIE;\ss ~
tbHir re0eipt of'
to
h ,~iV e
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All members are requested
p(:2..Y tIn e
in the
cost of
vehiclE?
ll('erlS(~ ~
to St\"ve
H'
Seh8~efrer
hiE-
He is now the 4tbc':ert,ified fire mCll(JT c>peT8.tor.
Asst.Chief Bennett gove the fire alarm
for
1~:7;~ "
The bills for March 1972 were read.
L'1e drill for ne7t;;eJ.:ineSQ8Y April 12}
'lJill be 8,t l~jGO ho~~)l's~
A motion W;3S m~ta.e by Clemens r:i~nd oy
Motion c?Tried. The meetin~ was 1'ldj ourne::i 8t 1417 hours.
thE~
ce
:'''i "1U t '::S
T ~
d \.1 a
ie,. Keifer
.p_EG1JrJAF~ :~1EETING
March 5, 1972
T'ne meeting V{!iS called to order by Chief' R.eimer 2Jt VAG hours.
The Fledge of Allegiance "i8S .dvel1.
Roll call nas taken. ~2 present, 1 eycused, ~
[,;fi:1'tlt,es of Officer t s
ILirlutes 01 Officer '8
'.;iinutes of .tcegu19T
21, lSY?~~ ~were l'e;:id.
Ifj?~', vqerf~ reE'td.
6~ 1872 were read and
Commi.lnications 'lJere re,'3.:J.
CDOt. IT311 asked for'} shey?'
,~
r,'cr
.han(lS
lor the men not interested_
., ~....,
.....,'",~
;l, 1<85 Cl1f;
T'~ine hn..nds were r~~lsea,.
gave the F.ire I'lrf.~\Tet1tiol1
(or
1'8?~2 .
F'fVIC t"ir r:}V~T': t'l as seT. u-o 8. driver 1 s
cl;~tSS for Nl::}:cch (), 1972 c.t; "j9~:O ~]curs.
s;?id he ~!;"culd set UP :i TefI'eslJ~:r (~CUI'Se for First J\id.
ro;
?ra.ll s ta ted
(,-!1:3,t, '{,if;; have 14.
First iLid Instruct.ors
so ever"/"
U.L.;,C
S}1()1Jld
cp;-rry .~ \~_lrreIl t C9T~d 0
Cbief's cexnmel1ts:
Th:ir.J.~ed ,s.11 t.he .fIlen ":,t{be. h
021 th F;
()f the uffiee.
The new DicK-UD is in service.
All Firemen l'1,ve been issued nev::
fer the st.fLticl1.
Ttle Fire Service Seminar a.t t.heHopkins
The ci tat-ion for the
L.':l6 ,iri vera license
*Hill Of; llsed ,~;S
in the fire lane.
la]v that beccmes effecti "tIe
bas8 station for ~nose men
J C'ii1l1E1.i--:l 1:J
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"-";;';;'-'
station..
i:,c;st.
Ch.ief
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f;':'.''1d sec' TldE?d.
DU.n carl :on E:. t,
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l<~OC nours t.c,. l~:'
}}C,tlrS 9i.'fecti';IC
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drill tirn(;
Ctirr~i..e(). ..
or
':.ill
QtiVe bim C()I1t,'J,ct the Chief.
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F11 t:E:r es,eb. r1J~nhe is OD..
~~"e fire al,~rrns f<Jr
1 f';?~~ 7yr=:lF' rf~E!d..
BrAv/F;T v,'111 (!3VE: _~ clBss:3t 1Z'00 nC:;l:.Y'S Mt:?TCh 11, 1~:'i7~: '" C1Eu;:;- T'C:OITJ
carri ed . Ih e
.. Smi th bI1Q seco1Jded
tt" th e
':e
.: (:;urn[:~;d. filetion
F mot1.on
C>1.1rTIJ::C1 8 t 14 ~: h 01;, S t:
Lt. LeoDerd A. Keifer
'=8
EEG1]LAFMEETING
_Februar;jT (), 197~<
Chief Reimer ~alled the meeting to order at
., ";:?'..
....L~ l.':::,
hC:urs.
_i1e PleGge of lillef!'i8x1cE: 'WEtS gJ...ver::.
Holl c8,1IVia.s ta.Ke:c:.: 2,1 memcerspresent, 2 rnc~mters ~~:orking. :;
The ffilDU0es of the Officers
The minutes of the General
cf
B, 1972 were read.
c.f :JB.I1ua.T"Y 9, It:72: ~!ere rea.o ana
Chief's comments:
"')0 tte "Jerk dDr",,,,
On the thermc)sta.t
t. 'h F:
tfiOr k 1.:1 e. t a,i 1.
at the st.ation~
The air tanl<s are being filled pr6perl:;t.
Crews v.ill be assi!:ned Drior to ~each ~md drill
'"' th - -- f' ' ...' /, . . - ... ...
un '.._8 Ch8.11ge ever _ rom wnec.t.tr~ns nel.me\.iS vO the MSA.
Men on leave will turn their gear in to him.
- subj ect
...~
0\,'-;
ch::nge.
Ci!l stand-oJ1"cre;ys - personnel responding will sta:l until relea.sed.
Do not. bring a vehicle in the station vii t.h 8 full tank.
nition so the~! can be t13ken out before the trucks return.
Tne washing ITi?icbineba,s been left r11nning after some r.uns.
Only one-third of the member' h'we First ilid cards 8.S of now.
to brj,ng E~ach member's eard1..lp to clate~
All Officers will receive a copy of tbe Chief IS Am-relsl
Cant. Prall ~v:i,11 set UD 8 I\;l~Arcb of Ditnes c:'3.nnist.eT'
.Leave
the
~n
the
lC'-
A Drogram will be startal
(" -
'. <:....)
pe,{::,:e:s)
j:tl;=.(:: .
11:37~ .
T.j.
.u I.." n:iS
mE.de f: rSDort en the tzlutu..Ell liid
at Fridley"" u.u J,8.-o.. ?';, 197(_.
~. E~ssing cGrrrme~,~ted ,on ths
cl1.1ties fer the drIver cf r4..
Insp.
itory.
will ~heck on th0
01 CD
tv;,elve mc)re sheets rer the dcrm-
FlY Duncan will
tW() bla::lke.ts for .First A.id
The Officers recQmme~ded
tb':it
T 4 ?~. tTf:;lsCT1
......;!:-.
l.~" ,_~
of the
Fire Dept.
be
A~mGtioIl V~'::LS rnade
BrC~D and seconded
,"Jels en
,8,1'1
!"DE:rTiCer ~
I::1c;"c,ic>l1 c:~JrI'ied.
.t: motion V_'B.S m-8~Ge
!?:t.no
secc-nde6_ tb,~"t
t.he IT!
be
"1. .,
8E1J curnea.
(',lotion carriEd.
m~
In["~
ing trG.S adjou:cned at 14::-9 nellI'S..
1Unutes recorded
n-:'T.
Vt,1.
Lt. Leonard A. Keifer
M I -[.JU11E,;S
F~EGUL111\ ~lEETI;~C7
.J AN'LJ{"HY . 9 , 1972
Chief Heimer cal1eci the ITl''leting to order ~,t 1:';<5 hours.
Pledge of "~11egi2,nce W"t8 glven.
Roll ~a11 was taken: 30
? excused _' 1
-:rnd 1 ,s.bse:nt.
2~;.., it,l71~wer'ere.8.d t-:L:~ld
-1 p ''',' ~; e:
<j, ..1-..-
11;1iTllttes
....,f:".
v~
Off'ic.er t S
for
DeC8m}~'ier
;'J1inu tes
of Gr::ner :11
p
.i.or
5 i! L371 wer"-:
read
'~nri
C.l.'>.,...'.....-c.
:~1r~ t\~rtenson made a request. fer
A. Benefi tDElnee is t.C) be held
Su,curb f~n
H\3c,l :.[} Clinic.
Knights of Col11moiJ.s Hall" .:;1 ~{4?
on the bulletin board.
hOU.TS to ~)lOC hO"ljJ~sat the
, Cr},s t,?..l, i:{unn"
A.notice will be
l\SSt.. Cbil?f Bennett rea.d thG
enc:e fer
1<)71
......1.......
Chi8f
J;~e ij1J e r
~~isked all J'leH!bers
to donate some of
their
time tc
nelp
crit
o;;:;'t"
co" "-'
Cooper
School crovid control.
A change hs oean rrv3lie .in the m2.tnteY1ELl1Ce section effective I'r~3..l1u8,ry"" I.!' 197~~~.
vlill assist E;ngr. Breiver i.n maintair~t.n.g the eC,:,lJ..ipment .::llld ~F' .~vL. C. 's.
Broitin
E~.~:r. Bre~%Yer t:1Eiuked the me~1 for their help on t.be 'ti~ork c1etail J C:.l"'11J.s.r,Y ,1'a72.
Pastor T. . Nelson of HOlJ.se of ;Iope Llltb.er~ln Churcb VHlsi:~trodueed to "0118 ITIembership.
He will be cvr Chaplain for the next two years.
Insp. P\.eed~r made a report orl Fire
for November and
1971.
Voc-Tec cGursewill be held
15 ,~ If;,
1~)7;2 at :P2..l-k
':::,t, EdiU[:l,;:U.ld
197~~ Ett
-., -: -..
tJQl[J.2..
Fire
St.~.tion
aryj
f'i v::;
stEtrt.iIlg Febl~'ual'Y 2,
~IDtroductiGn to F'ireFifthtin,?t1
Center High Srbool.
n rJt.
.?~rk
Chief f S ccm:nents:
Helmets will be
Ca.pt.si.:1 's gear t~tken off
IIow ;vell t.1:e ec cid ";~lT-, r(j
:?tnd ;52nd 1t V;,~)S D8.n.dl r:d.
1\. rnotiOTI'Yi'8-S (n~de 'OS
and 8::,T -18.Y1S EtS ::i71en.ded.,
. Bre,,~,ie:T', seco:nded b~T H rri.son. toac tlJE:: Consti t'lltic:1
'It 8 s,?,id Consti t u,tion and as amended l/';ere re,:ld t.C) the
:nf-~nbersbip b:r Chief fLeimt~r tind f~TaS discussed
Motion. carried.
.3.11 members
. For 2~
r'
U '~./.
l\SSt.. Chief Eez1.nett. ga'\78 the firE; re}Jort for
1971.
FMO i~signias were
to Err)",;:.:l, .;'.1r;71E: r~o,
Motion by Capt. Smith, secondEd
Meeting was adjmlrned at 1547 nCQrs.
Ha.rrison
+'
,_,.ne
09 ad,j ou,rl1ed .h'loticn carri€:d.
Minutes rEcorded by
Secreter2l
Pe g Board
HOClks
Frames
BILLS P.PPROVED FOR DECElvlBER 1971
ivIotorola for
3 Home Honitors
Genumne Parts for
DirrJ11er sldthc
NFPA for
1 OSF...A Book
Howard Lumber for
Shelv-ing
Continental Equipment for
1 do~ rrdtts & liners
Snyder Drug for
Film & bulbs
Coast to Coast for
1 bulb
f/lobile Radio for
110ni tor battery
H. H. Ginn for
lIFiregroll.l1d T acticsll book
l1erlins for
l'llSC supplies
Reedy for
Ohio University for
6 Training Hanuals
r.finn Fire Equip
Vlitts &: liners
Carbide Blade
1 pr Boots
Vlinn Fire for
Scott Reg repair
for
39.50
56.15
27.00
For 18 alarms & 2
Drill pay
Officersf thly
F1~e Inspectorts
Dustodian s
UTILITIES
PETTY CASH
Cfl 1""0
~p 0:::>
1.24
3066
EQUIP:rffiI~ &: Su~PLIES
$738000
1043
15.2l
10000
27038
Bou6
2.89
.28000
l4.45
18.63
24.75
23.10
122.65
~9.2~,
I:'JAGES
investigat50ns
s
483000
21600c
1,l50.00
780000
57.00
1,1lk4063
..l.,~686 0 00
4,807.03
6.uo
FIRE REPORT FOR MONTH OF DECElv1BER 1971
Address Property
Alarm No. Date Time Type No. r1en Loss
236 12/5/71 1807 7910 Bass Lake Road Vehicle 26 e 25.00
'P.
237 12/6/71 2021 5917 Decatur Avenue N l1isc (Snmvm.obile )21 100,,00
238 12/7/71 1422 8324 39th Avenue N lousc (1i'Jheelchair )14 125.00
239 12/7/71 1443 4641 Rhode Island Ave N Viis c (Electrical)12 125.00
240 12/11/71 2lL~1 52nd n Coun ty Road 18 l1edic 81 15 None
GC
241 12/13/71 1938 8408 hOth _4venue :N Viis c (Chi..l1mey) 20 None
242 12/13/71 2017 8230 L.7th Avenue N Vehicle 24 200,,00
2L;3 12 /lh /71 1053 h305 Oregon Avenue N False 13 None
2h~ 12 /lh /71 13hS h661 Independence Ave N Inves:tigatj.on 1 None
245 12/111/71 l3hS 7202 Bass Lake Road Investigation 1 None
246 12/15/71 1704 Golden Valle y Hutual Aid 23 None
2h7 12/1S/71 l1l3 7104 36th Avenue N False 22 None
248 12/21/71 1610 4219 Oregon Avenue N False 12
249 12/2~/71 1712 47! &Gettysburg Ave N Hisc (Rubbish) 17 :None
250 12/25/71 0958 5601 Zealand Avenue Dr Structure 27 5,,500,,00
251 12/25/71 1519 5801 Ensign Avenue N Vehicle 21 None
252 12/26/71 0950 2800 Hillsboro Ave N False 22 None
253 12/27/71 1210 2800 Hillsboro Ave Dr False 13 None
254 12/30/71 0928 4215 Rhode Island Ave DT False 10 None
255 12/31/71 1309 4215 Rhode Island Ave N False 20 None
v -~.. ~- -;fo " " " v " 7(- v " -)(.- v " " " " v " ~- " "
;,- i\" " ;\" ".. -,f\' ,,;-,- " I\' -,\ '\ -,,\, " ,\, f~
Total of 18 alarms, 2 Investigations - average response of 18.4 men per alarm
5 lviiscel1aneous
6 False
Z Vehicle
1 Stnucture
1 l1edic al
1 Hutual Aid
18'
False .Harms
b Le gitimate
P 2y-r all
Invesitagation and Alarm Wages:
Drill pay:
$1,483.00
216.00
1,699.00
Property Loss
__m ._
As of November 30, 1971:
For December 1971:
;. r-' I
$200,:JOLl.00
6,075.00
$206,579.00
BILLS APPRm\~D FOR JP~f0ARY 1972
UTILITIES
PETTY CASH
Light Bulbs #30000....$0.73
EQl:JIPIiIKNT AND SUPPLIES
Genuine Parts for:
fhin parts and supp1ies.o..........o
Mp1s Oxygen for:
300 cu ft compressed air..ooo.o.o..o
Minn State Fire Chiefs Assn for:
6 Invalid Rmb1em setso........o.....
SFJder Drug for:
Photo processing ~nd supplies....ooo
Index file box vuth index..o.ooo.o..
Streed Electric for:
Generator repair #500000000000000000
Fire Inspector for:
Be:cember wileage 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, C
BrooY~yn Park Fire Dept Relief Assn for:
5 gallons smoke de-odorizer NAC-9000
Herlin Hardvmre for:
Niscellaneous supplies..o.o.oooo..oo
Henn Co Voc-Tec Schools for:
Tuitition for 3 memberso.o....oo.oo.
Metro Paid Fire Chief Assn for:
63020
11. 84
6.00
10.31
1.02
Jll- 000
27001
12050
10055
15.00
1972 dues 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 (I 0 0 0 0 0 0 (I 0 0 I)
}liILn State Fire Chiefs Assn for:
1972 duesooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 12050
25.00
C. Fo Coyer for:
12 helmets and 6 sp2p_nersoooo...oo.. 183.60
LaHass for:
Storage box for #70 1$ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 " (I 0 0 0 13500'0
Ho DC! Lee for:
Inspector vniforms....ooo.o....ooo.o~8.62
\r,JAGES
-,-
For ?I: alarms, 5 standbys & 5 investigations:
Drill pay
Officers Montb2y Wages
Fire Tnspectors Wages
Custodian "viages
Engineer !:Tages
$2,5310,.00
240.00
1,157.75
820.92
52.93
67.63
TOTAL
0.73
574.15
1L:8T3.23
$5,44.8.11
Alarm No. Date Ti.tUe
1 1/4/72 1141
2 1/4/72 1903
3 1/7/72 1931
4 j{8/72 0453
5 1 13/72 0736
6 1/13/72 1533
,.., 1/13/72 2000
i
8 1/13/72 2016
9 1/14/72 2000
10 1/14/72 2034
11 1/15/72 .0521
12 1/15/72 0750
13 1/15/72 1328
14 1/15/72 1426
15 1/15/72 2000
16 1/16/72 1311
17 1/16/72 2205
18 1/17/72 1201
19 1/17/72 2244
20 1/21/72 2150
21 1/23/72 1408
22 1/23/72 1331
23 1/24/72 2000
24 1/25/72 1940
25 1/25/72 2109
26 1/26/72 1828
27 1 12'7/72 0042
-I 1/
28 1/30/72 1621
29 1/30/72 2200
1-1 1/1/72 1614.
1-2 j{7/72 1741
1-3 1 1l/72 ll. JI9
I-L~ 1/25/72 2217
1-5 1/29/72 0444
" v " " v v
;, J\ " F\' 1', -A"
FTR..E HEPORT FOE HONTH OF JANUAHY 1972
Address
8709 North~Nod Par~Nay
36th Avenue N ~Dd County Rd 18
3424 Itticon Avenue North
5603 Xy19n Avenue North
5530 Zealand Avenue North
4219 Oregon Avenue North
Fire Station
2765 WirLDetka Avenue North
Fire Station
6100 Gettysburg Avenue North
8610 54th Avenue North
5040 i';li..rmetka Avenue North
7901 Bass L~~e Road
8216 49th Avenue North
Fire Station
5701 Quebec Avenue North
4215 Oregon Avenue North
4471 Oregon Avenue North
3751 I-ouisiana Avenue North
M~ 71 IndepemdencecAventieNorth
5601 Quebec Avenue North
GQlden Valley
Fire Station
Fire Station
8617 34th Avenue North
2800 F~llsboro Avenue North
4.215 Oregon Avenue North
8817 30th A venue North
4215 Oregon Avenue North
BJVESTIGATIONS
5605 Quebec Avenue North
7971 59th Avenue North
3425 Flag Ayenue North
8500 56th AVenue North
6056 West Broadway
~.J
"
v "
F\ "j'\
v v
1-, -,,-
"h-
" "
'?'\' r\
Total of 24 alarms, 5 standbys, 5 investigations
T:'lPe
Vehicle
False (Legit)
11is c ( ChiJnJley )
Hise (Davenport)
Vehicle
False (Legit)
Stwdbv
l{ise (El~ctrical)
Standby
r{isc (Gas Leak)
False (Legit)
-,c' (, -.l.. fl )
i'use waver _Ovi
I{isc (Drain Oil)
Str-u.cture
Standby
False (Legit)
False (Legit)
False (Legit)
Structure
False (Legit)
False (Legit)
Hu,tual Aid Assist
Standby
Standb;)r
Structure
False (Legit)
False (Legit)
(Electrical)
False (Legit)
Investigation
Investigation
Investigation
Investigation
Tnvestigation
v
i-\'
V \I v
'"'" "'l'\' '7'\'
v
F'
Property
No. Hen Loss
12 None
21 None
20 None
30 75.00
10 150.00
/ None
0
6 None
20 25.00
6 None
20 None
28 None
26 None
24 None
16 500.00
6 [.Jone
27 None
29 None
8 None
26 300.00
18 None
21 l'J.one
8 None
6 None
6 None
22 9,000.00
23 i\Jone
26 None
18 I'Jone
29 :None
1
2
1
1
1
None
None
None
None
None
v ',f v
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v
"
"
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Total of 11 day alarms ~dth 176 men responding for ~D average of 16 men per alarm
Total of 1S night alarms ~dth 312 men responding for ~n average of 2~men per alarm
11 False
7 l'1iscel1aneous
3 Structure
2 Vehicle
1 Mutual Aid Assist
-2-Severe Weather St~Ddby
29
Parro 11
Alarms, standb;J
Drill Pay
& Investigations ooo$2,534cOO
21;.0.00
$2,774.00
Property Loss
As of J~Duary 31, 1972: $10,050000
MINUTES
HEGUL.lI.R MEETING
Sunday, January 7, 1973
Chief Reimer called the meeting t~ order at 1337 hours"
The Pledge of A11egi~~ce was given.
Roll call "ias taken. 31 present, 3 absent, 1 working, 1 on leave.
Secretary Reedy read the minutes of the Officers' Meetings of 12/27/72 and
1/7/73 and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of 12/3/72. Under First Aid
the Hegular Minutes of 12/3/72 were corrected to read for instead of at in
reference to the class at International l1il1ing. }1inutes were approved as
corrected.
F/F Hogers inquired as to who will be using the radio call numbers 4178 &
4179. Chief Reimer explained that PiT Inspector will use 4178 and Fu11t~~e
Inspector "u11 use 4179.
Assistant Chief Bennett read the following correspondence:
To Larry Watts from Chief Reimer re: 1973 alarm wages"
To Chief Reimer from Minn. 100 Club re: the function of the 100 Club.
Chief ReiIller showed and commented on the !vIotoro1a HT with lapel sDea.l(er-
mike for use at emergency scenes.
Engineer Brewer reported that the 1....ork detail on 1/6/73 went well. Also,
there will be a ~1b class held at the station on 1/20/73 at 0900 hours.
~~o Malone reported that the last night drill of this month will be instruct-
ed by a PRIM instructor with the subject matter being CPR.
Chief Re:iJUer commented on the following:
The drill of 1/6/73, prodedures & policies, driving caution during
bad weather.
Tha~l( you to Greg Stenger for the First Aid cabinet on the apparatus
noor.
Cooper ;ndoor athletic events - 12 are left to assist at with crowd
control - asked that members sign up and help out.
Cant 0 Smith reported on the :Rescue and Ambula.l1ce attendants course he attend-
ed.at North Memorial Hospital on 12/26,12/28,1/2 & 1/4.
Chief Reimer expressed disappointment that only one maT-ber of the department
attended the Rescue course"
Chief Reimer complimented the members for making the attempt and for obtain-
ing class A or B Driver's Licenses.
At 1410 hours Emil Brademan from Golden Valley FoD" held a demonstration on
Smoke Gard home self-contained smoke detectors" Retail cost is $56,,80 ea. -
cost to fire-fighters is $38,,00 ea"
Chief Reimer thanked the entire mambership for their cooperation and
response to alarms and training in 1972.
Ne," Business:
pIF Keifer inquired as to why parking hasn't been restricted on Boone Ave..
No.. from 56th Ave.. No. to Bass Lake Road in view of the recent serious
accidents in fthat area.. He suggested that the Fire Dept.. make a suggest-
ion that the area be posted uNo Parking".
~!O Schaefer inquired as to the reason for the change in policy regarding
response to Boone via 46th instead of 47th Ave.. No. Chief Reimer explain-
ed that the possibility of a overflow of the water tower at 47th & Aquila
and better visibility at 46th & Boone (to the south) were the primary
reasons for the change..
~~o Stenger inquired as to whether or not the stop sign at 49th & Boone is
permanent.. Chief Reimer stated that as far as he knows it will be..
F /F Rodriguez inquired as to the circumstances of the suspensions of F}.fQ
Stenger and Lt.. Reedy.. Chief Reimer explained the circumstances and
reasons for the actions taken regarding both members..
Ass:istant Chief Bennett read the December, 1972 fire report.
Motion by Capt. Prall, second by Fr40 Malone to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1436 hours.
tttnutes recorded by:
Lt. Jon S. Reedy
Fire Dept. Secretary
(2)
MINUTES
REGULAR HEETING
Sunday, February 4, 1973
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1338 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken. 34 Present. 1 Excused. 1 on leave.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the minutesof the Officers's meetings of 1/24/73 and 2/4/73
and the Regular Neeting of 1/7/73. The Regular Meeting minutes were approved as read.
B10 Malone reported that the PRTI~ instructor that ~ffiS scheduled for a January training
session had to cancel out at the last moment. The same instructor has been resched-
uled for the v1ednesday night drill during February and will cover CPR.
Engineer Brewer stated that his Saturday work crew handled their detail very well~
He also mentioned that the next FMO class will be held on Saturday, 2/10/73, at 0900.
FHO Stenger reported that one First Aid class "Jith an outside group is going at the
present time, two more classes have been requested by Village employees.
Chief ReLmer commented on the following:
The base station radio "dll be used for normal station to vehicle co~munications
and not for general dispatchinge
Greg Stenger vJill end his 30 day suspension of rank on 2/4/73.
Jon Reedy vdll end his 30 day suspension of rank on 2/6/73.
Capt. Prall inll be in charge of the ca.nI'.ister pickup (I-1uscular Distrophy)
Probationary Member Donald Fournier has satisfactori]~ completed his probationary
period and the ~1embership Committee has recommended to the General iv1embership
that he be accepted as a Fire-fighter. This prompted a motion to accept Donald
Fournier as a Firefighter by B{O Brown, seconded by FMO Stenger. The vote was
almost Qnanamous "dth only Engineer Brewer dissenting.
That driving at excessive speed either in fire department vehicles or our
private vehicles is not only unwarr~nted and unwanted but also unwise.
That paint is available or more can be gained from Mi.nn. Paint Co. to paint the
upstairs meeting roomo Engineer Brewer will gather a crew to handle the paint-
ing on a Saturday during February.
B10 Stenger brought up First Aid training and stated that some members do not even
hold Standard First Aid cards. A brief discussion followed as to types of certificates.
F/F Nygaard inqu-i..red as to the time required for fire units to go into service. It
was stated by Chief Reimer that the onLy times recorded are for the first vehicles
and that this is usually the car.
F/F Rodriguez asked about future requirements for fire apparatus. Chief Reimer
briefly explained how the fire insurance ratings and classifications are determined
and that a new engine "!frill be required in the very near future.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the January 1973 fire report.
Motion by F/F Hassinger ~Dd seconded by~{O Malone to adjourn. Motion carried.
I\feeting adjourned at 1422 hours.
~unutes Recorded by:
c. A. Ben.."'1ett
Acting Secretary
:r.ITNUTES
REGULA.R MEETING
Sunday, Harch 4, 1973
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1333 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was t&~en. 25 present, 5 excused, 1 absent, 1 on leave & 3 late.
Secretary Reedy read the minutes of the Officers' Meetings of 2/28/73 & 3/4/73 &."ld
the Regular Meeting of 2/4/73. The Regular Meeting minutes were approved as read.
Engineer Brewer reported that 6 F/F's took the FMO test and that the results are not
ready as yet and that on~y one member showed up for the work detail on 3/3/73 with
one other member calling in that he had to work and the other two were absent. He was
disappointed at the turnout and stated that if a member capnot make a work detail, he
must-~all in and/or make arrangements for a replacement if tKLme allows him to.
B10 Malone reported that the last drill on Feb. 28th was a good one with PRL~ repre-
sentative, Don Bro\~, instructing. Other PRIM sessions will be available in the
future if the need for them axrises.
F/F Keifer reported on the Tactical Procedures course he, Lt. Reedy and H10 Stenger
attended at Brooklyn Park Fire on the-last 7 Vied. eveningse The ~ Voc-tec
course was instructed by Chief of Training for st. Paul F.D., Don .Jobnson and Capt.
Wm. Quirk, Train;ng Officer for MFD. Pre"pl&Tlning and size-up v{ere stressed. Prac-
tical problems were worked by the group.. Photos of the Crescent City, Ill.. disaster
were shovm shmrlng the importance of train::L."lgo Keifer reported that it appeared that
the FoD.. at this disaster could have been better tra:i.ned. He felt that the course
taken over a longer period better than the same cou~se taught over one weekend, as
a sort of ucrash courseli in that the tL'i1e bet\'leen classes gives on an opportu.l1ity to
absorb more of what is being presented.
Chief Reimer commented on the follovnng:
Thank you to Engr. Brewer and his crew for the fine job of painting the meeting
room, staiFway and hand rails.
That the suggestions in the suggestion box are all appreciated and considered.
It is hard for the Officers to thiD~ of everything pertaining to the oDeration
of the Dept. and the suggest:i...ons are very helpful in this respect.
State Fire School vnl1 be attended, at Village expense, only by members taKing
Officer's Training due to the availability of most other fire service oriented
courses through Voc-tee at a much lower comparative cost.
The Hoover Dam film vn_ll be shovm after the drill on 3/14/73 if it arrives on time.
Probationary Member Darrell Pouliot has satisfactorily completed his probationary
period and the Membership Committee has recommended to the General r1embershi.p
that he be accepted as a Fire-Fighter. This prompted a motion to accept Darrell
Pouliot as a Fire-Fighter by F/F Martenson, seconded by F/F Hassing. The motion
carried unanimously.
There is nO\'l a 3~' step ladder in service, mounted in the generator area of #40
It's intended use is for gaining enoughheigi\W to eheck attics, crawl spaces, etc.
with more ease tha~ w~th an attic ladder or the combination ladder due to their
larger size.
Daily fire phone ~~d monitor testing has been in effect since 3/1/73 and lv.i1l
remain in effect un~ess proved a nusiance or impractical.
Radio control openers are installed on #4, #5 & #6 doors with the last one to
be installed on the #3 door in the near future.
Thaa~erl LtG Reedy & F/F Ditter for installL~g the antenna on the hose tower for
the new base radioo
Regarding the interference on the base station - last Friday the salesman and
a technici~~ from Regency were here and the radio was checked. They vJi11 be
back again next ;.leek to .,rork on it and attempt to find out why there is so
much outside interferencec
Authorization has been giv~n by the Village Manager to vITite the letter regarding
advertisL~g and accepting of bids on a new 1250 GR.! engL~e which lv.ill basically
be a t1t.rjn to Engine #6 1-'lith the possibility of al1 automatic transmission being
the only maJor difference. ~iembers with any suggestions regarding this ne"'l
piece of appartus are asked to present them to Engineer Brewero Delivery of
this engine "Jill be sometime in 1974. Preli.minary 1->lork on the specs for an
aerial apparatus \v.il1 commence with delivery scheduled in about three yearso
It is felt that this unit should be ordered as early as possible to save on
the increasing costs anticipated in the next few yearso
The chaP~e in policy regarding response to local fire alarms at multiple dwell-
ings was explained to the membershipo All me~bers are to report to the station
on these calls as on all other company calls e
...
v
F/F Keifer inquired as to why all men are to report to the staion on company calls
responding to local alarms at apartmentso It was e:A"-plained by Chief Reimer that with
only potentially t of the members responding it is necessary to make sure that the
needed apparatus is on the road as soon as possible"
F/F Sharp inquired as to whether or not to blow the municipal siren on these a1armse
Chief Reimer stated that it is not blown on any compa~y ~ calls, only general alarmso
F/F Hassing inquired as to why the first engine in partic1l1ar has been laeving with
a two or three m~n crew instead of 4. or 5 men. Chief Reimer explained that the rest
of the members responding to the station can pull the rest of the apparatus i,f it :ts
needed at the sceneo
Chief Rei.mer reviewed the some1-'lhat slow response to mutual aid calls and stated that
in the future we vnll try to get on the road faster than in the paste
F/F Roberts inquired as to '.'Then company calls are responded to on red lights & siren"
Chief Reimer & Asst. Chief Bernett explained that aJ~ are responded on in this manor
unless othe~N~se indicated.
F/F Keifer expressed the opinion that only the Ch:tef shouJ..d respond to "alarm onlylt
calls at apartmentse Chief Re:i.mer explained that it is much wiser to have some kind
of a crew on the way to the scene in the event that the alarm, Droves to be caused by
an actual firee
Chief F~imer asked if there were any questions regarding the operation of the new radio
base station..
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F/F Hassing LDquired as to \~y there was so much interference coming from outside
radio stations $ Ch:i.ef Reimer stated that the cause is not knoW:r1 for sure, but it is
being i'lorked on by the manufacturer of the radio. G-cneral discussion regarding radio
commu.nications fol10"led.
F IF Angel inquired as to the suggestion that "las made t,o tape record the monitor and
pager tones to be broadcast from the base station in the event of a failure of the
radio at the dispatching offices Chief Reimer explained that it is goL~g to be test-
ed out as it is not knOi'ffi for sure if it. will work. He also explained,the possibil-
it.ies of using tape to record t.he G.V.F.D. tone as a backup for them if the taping
l.'iorks out.
F/F Hassing stated that there are homes in the village that invalids live in that are
not identified by markings or on the map in the station. He suggested that the map
be marked 1-men these homes are knovm about. Chi.ef Re:imer stated that :l.t has not beem
done in the past as there is no "my of keeping track of those who leave the Village.
He suggested that a dot of a color different than that used for the marking of locat-
ion of homes l~th invalid stickers could be used for the location of homes not having
the stickers. Also, he will draft and have copies made of an informational letter
regarding the invalid marking program that can be during the dance ticket
selling.
Capt. Smith asked about what the general public should be told regarding the reason
for the dots on the map shoi'dng "mere the invalid mark1.ngs are located as sometimes
those living in these homes ',{ould rather not have it know to everyone t'lhere they are
locateds Chief Reimer stated that a member should use his own discretion regarding
this matter.
F1~0 Schaefer inquired as to the policy regarding responding to an opposite company
call if a member :is at the station at the t~ of the call" Chief Reimer stated
that if there is a call of this nature and a member is at the station, even tho from
the opposite company, he should respond as if he were on that company.
Net., Business:
F/F Sharp stated that the bra~es on #4 felt spongy to him on the last run he
this unit on" Chief Reimer asked him to make out a report for Engineer Bre\tler.
Asst. Engr. Brovffi stated that he has checkJthe left front wheel on unit #4 a~d
that none of the v-lheels on this truck will fall off.
.ll.sst. Chief Bel1:.'1ett read the Feb., 1973 fire report"
Hotion by F/F Duncan, second by Capt. Prall to adjourn" l-iotion carried"
Meeting adjourned at 1433 hours.
~linutes recorded by:
Lt. Jon S. Reedy
Fire Dept. Secretary
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f.1INlJTES
REGUI,-AR l'1EETIl'J G
Sunday J April 1, 1973
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1334 hou~so
The Pledge of Allegiance v'fas given.
Roll call "'fas taken. 28 present. 4 excused, 2 itlorking. 1 absents
Secretary Reedv read the minutes of the Officers' Meetings of 3/28/73 & 4/1/73 and
the ReglLlar Me~ting of 3/4/730 The Regular minutes were approved as reade
Asst. Chief Bennett read a than.k you note to Capt. H~ Smith for a recent tour of the
fire statione
Engineer Brewer reported that among other things, the overhead doors in the north
half of th e stat:ton ~lere washed during the \'-lOrk detail on 3/31/73 ~ l-iembers \;[ho have
missed work details ~dll be expected to make them up in the evening or on some other
time when convenient to do so e Engineer Brevler commented also, on the follo"ling:
Thank you to Ra~T Martenson for building the rack to hold the books concerning the
mainten8.J.'"1ce of the fire vehicles; there should be some H'10 tests adlninistered this
month if ",eather is good as is expected; members ",ishing to go out for practice
driving m.ust have an F'HO '1nth them and the duty Officer to be not:ified "lhen the
is out and .W
Ch:t,ef R,eimer
Illost, of the
t:L1l1eS; for
explained that it has
tools loch~ed IIp:Ln, the
a bit 'Flas
Deen and continue to be necessar>J to
's area as been misused
sharpened
at
('1alone had nothi.ng nevi to reDort on rescue traininge
FMO Stenger reported that he has
class and he is atte.'Ilpting to
other businesses in the Village.
other 1st Aid instructors on the
a request from United Hdwe. for a first aid
good sized class together with personnel from
wj~ll be asking for assistance from some of the
departmente
Asst* Chief Bermett reported on the N eS e meeting held on N:arch 27th ion
The first allnual Fire Service Recoi2;nition Day that the l'lutual Aid ,group
participating :tn be held on 5/12/73 in Columbia Hts e There ",dJJ. be a
ser\ry_ce dedicated to past deceased me~bers of the Ai.d grouPe OlIT department
will be represented a group of members in fuJ.l dress This is planned to
be an annual event icvi.th future ceremonies being held at the ne1>[ Voc-Tech School in
Brooklyn Park.. The idea to make this a Hutual Aid event cam.e from ColuInbia Hts$
"lho has held services in the past years on their 01'411~ At the present time Bill
Gagne is the only past deceased member of this department that is elligible to be
recognized. at the serv:i.ce~ Ceremonies '\Ad.ll start at the Columbia Htse field house
The progr21~ "Jill consist of presenting the colors taps, reading of deceased members
names and an eulogy by the C~lden Valley Fire Chaplain.. The ceremonies last
about 1 hr.. The NeS Q is purchasini2; a fringed ~merican and artificial
wreath to be used at this event.
Chief Reimer commented on the follovdng:
Low bid for the training tower at the new Voc-Tech School was $106,OOO~ Our share
of this exnense has been approDriated. The tower is scheduled for completion on
about 8/1/73. It '\AJill he built due east of the v;rater tovler at the school site.
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Dates for filing for election of Officers are April 1 thru ADril 15 and re-
vie\'!ed the qualifications necessary to file for and hold office.
Reminder that when members sell their cars that they are to remove or deface
FoDo stickers that are on the cars.
Starting 4/4/73 the Voc Tech course on Fire Streams will be held. The course
~~ll r~~ for seven consecuative nights.
'There are two neVi portable radios no"V! in service. Asst. Chief Belli'1ett ex-
ola:tned their use. They are to be signed out of the station for F.D. business
only - In the event more than one radio is signed out, the 1st is to be the
one in 9 then #6 and then #3.
From now on members are to assign themselves to the rigs when they come to the
station for meetings and drills.
The overhead door radio controls are nm..' installed on four doors and are operat-
ional.
suggested
series,
}'/1/"/3 ne' r ~a...J; 0 "all num' "he1"~ 'n' 1 be -1n Q~I~ec'"
-:... j' .."" Vii ~ <J.",,- ...... .c-.i ..j,...'-/'...... ;:,...v-"_....i:_....... ..!.....__ ,-"J~ I' 0
numbering system from NoS oR.Elf.A. An persoD..nel
engines 4180, all other units 4190.
to coincide \iith the
vr.Lll be in the 4170
Effective
A CODY of the recently completed emergency 1-'later supply source report 1-\~ll be
kept in #b... A brief review: of the reDort .'laS
On recent reco~tlendation of Lt. Smith, it has been decided to allow members to
Vfash their cars in the fire station. The follo,,~':Lng guidelines are to be follo"Vled:
L No '\..;ashing office hours or '\'lhen the station is in ll..se for tours
~
)0
abused there be no more car washing.
bay at the #5 door is to be used"
restricted to members tears OD.J.y.
5. Cars are to be ,>lashed inside the
2.
4.
Capt. made the suggestion that we use a non-sudzing for
washing of towels as they are get stiff and scratchy from the soap that is
not bein2 rinsed out of them.
Old Business;
F/F SharD mentioned that #3 is in need of repair to the muffler system as the
e.:xhaust fumes are getting pretty bad for the men on the tail board. Engr..
Brevler stated that this \~lil1 be taken care of in the ver;y near future 0
Due to the meeting being held on the 1st of the month the March fire report is
not comDleted
Chief Reimer cOmTlented on the follovJing:
The 10Gal alarm in multiple dvlelling response
B.DDearS to be
",;ell.
'The interference on the ne\~r base station is due :i..n part to the fact Gnat :it is
not an expensive rad:i.o and therefore the receive Dart of it is not real sensitive.
Golden Valley is on the 8.:Lr on a f:l.re can we are to try to hold do,V!1 radio
comm.u..rdcations to a minimu'1lQ
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F/F Barber inquired
the .fire monit/orse
has been contracted
be corrected in the
as to why the Police main radio channel vIaS interfering '\-lith
Chief R.ejJn.er stated that a ne"., radio maintenance company
to service the ijj.llage radios and that the problem should
near futuree
Capt. Prall stated that all fire
monitors and once for the pager.
to hear the correct address,~etc.
calls should be repeated tvlice, once for the
This vlill give members a second opportunity
F/F Hassing inquired as to the results of the recent B~O tests. He was
referred to Engr$ Brewer for the answer.
ivlotion "las made by F/F Sharp, second by BifO IV::alone to adJou.rn. l<1otion carriede
!vieeting adjourned at 1439 hours.
~inutes recorded by:
.
jVITNUTES
REGULAR l'.1EETING
Sunday, May 6~ 1973
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1337 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance vTas giveno
Roll call was taken. 33 present, 1 working, 1 excused, 1 on leave.
Secretary Reedy read the minutes of the Offj,cers t Heetings of 4/25/73 & 5/6/73
and the Regular ["reeting of 4/1/730 The Regu~ar I'leeting minutes were approved as
reado
Chief Reimer stated that the completion date for the training tower at the Voc-
Tec school in Brooklyn Park has been moved back to 9/1/73. Ne"T Hope's share in
the cost of the tower is ,625QOO.
Asst~ Chief Bennett read the folloyr:i~ng correspondence:
From Robbinsdale F QD. re: thar..k you for assist at apartment bldg. fire on 1.&/20/73.
From Chief Robinson Brooklyn Park F.D. re: Invitation to Tater Daze events.
From Robbinsdale ~\Ihiz Bang Comnr1ttee re : Invitation to Whiz Bang Days events 0
From I'iin.'1. Sta.te Fire fifarshaPs Office re: Thank you for Qanation of turnout gear.
From Rollin Cicchi Assto State Fire Ivlarshal re:
II
From Chief to KSTP ~J re: request for newsfilm of fire at 4301 Quebeco
From Ch:'Lef to Director of Police Morse re: tha~l( you for P.D. help at fire
at 1-1-301 Quebec.
From Chief to residents of HanoI' Apts~ re: thank you for food and coffee
donated to fire fighters at fire at 4301 Qu.ebec.
FHO li!alone had nothing ne"\'l to report on rescue tra.ining.
Eng::Lneer Brev;er reported that the 't;Tork detail on 5/5/73 was an_other productive one
1\rith, among other things ~ the south bay overhead doors getting clea.l1ed. There is
nedd of painting the overhead doors in the south bay and he ';Jill be asking for help
''lith this some night during the fol101'dng week. Asst. Engineer Brovffi has built
and installed ne-w mufflers on Eng. #3, he has yet to install tail pipes on the same.
Chief Reimer stated that FMO Stenger has schedu_led an Industrial First Aid course
(S-t-a~""d Refresher) for several businesses in the Village.
\.JC!:: D
Chief Reimer exPlained the procedure of the Insurance Services Offices regarding
certif;ring fire' departments. for the 2% insurance rebate. Part of the certification
includes having tu~nout gear for each department member and this is .why used turn
out gear has been donated to outstate departments who don!t have funds to obtain
enou~~ gear for their m~~bers. The tha~~ you letters previously read were for this
dona"tl.o n.
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Chief ReLuer commented on the following:
Engi.neer Bre.\Ter l.-dll be playing taps at the Fire Service Recognition Day Service
in Columbia Heights on 5/12/73. He requested that 3 members attend as uart of
the honor 5~ard. F!{O Malone stated that he would be able to attend for"sllTe _
any other members are to report to the station on 5/12/73 if can make ito
Lt. Smi.th ~~ll be contacting a FMO and crew to attend the Tater Daze rarade in June~
Engro Brewer ".d.ll be contacting a FHO & cre.,j to attend the ~'Jhiz Bang Parade in J'ul.y.
Drill dates for [fLay haiE e been change to the 23rd &: 30th. The 5th F:iremanship
Training COllrse ....r.Lll be taught by State instructor( s) at these drills..
Asked if there were &~y questions regarc~ng the car washing policy. There were nonee
Lt. Smith mentioned that the HT in Eng. #6 receives a lot of outside interference.
It will be sent to General CO~ilunications for service next week.
Zl1ere are six ne1tl squeeges in service no",,!. The blades on the old squeeges have
been replaced.. There are now 11 squeeges LD the station and 2 on the rigs.
Annual election of Fire Dept. Officers was held at lL13 hours. F/F's M~_as and
Hiller along -vv'i th retired member Ackermann acted as tellers. ~'lhile the ballots
i'iere being cOUc'1ted re-appoiIlted Leon S. Brei-ler as Fire Dept. Engineer
for the next year. Also, Asst. Chief Bennett awarded Schaefer a sDecial
award for C,-eography.. The results of the election were as follo....ls:
Assistant Chj_ef - Cordell Beru'1ett - unapposed
Captain - Donald Prall - over Leonard Keifer
Day Captain - Harris SlJ1ith - over ,James Hass;ng
Lieutenant - Douglas th - over Edward ['Lalone
Day Lieutenant - Stanley Schaefer - over Gregory Stenger
Business: none
Chis f Re1..mer stated that the 5/9/73 drill and
cancelled. The seminar vdll be held sometime ne:x:c. fall..
seminar have been
Engineer Brewer reported that F/F Keifer has started work on the overhead trolley
for use in changing #5 over from SUlTIIIler to ..linter operation.. Also that the specs
for the ne,'! enlS:Lne are complete. new engine vlill be basically the sa'Ile as
Engine #6 i-'dth the follo'vdng changes: I) aut;matic transmission~ 2)
-a-15c-eS-PM---'F1:mrp ~ 3) idll have a.~ mOlli'1ted.; prepiped deck pi pe ~ 4 ) it ;,-,.-ill have a
preconnected 2J;.n line in a rear comDartment. The suecs ..;ill novlgO to the Village
r' ., ~ '.~' ".~~,
Council for approval. Bids i-'dll be let hopefu~ly in the next 30 to 60 days.
Approximate delivery idll be 18 months ldth an est~nated cost of $55~OOO.OO for
the engine.
F/F Canrobell suggested that Unit be offered for sale to an outstate fire dep..t.
Chief Reimer stated that Brooklyn Center has been t~y~ng to sell an used truck
for 4 yrs. i-'dth no SllCcess. It seems that there is not much of a market for u.sed
fire trucks.
Asst.. Chief Belli'1ett read the Anril 1973 fire report.
Chief Reimer explained that a new Village Ordinance has been passed requiring a
permit from the Fire Dept. for kindeli.ng recreational and thawing fires. Pemits
for recreational fires may be obtained from the F .D. office at no charge, tha..d.ng
fire ts from. th.e llillage Hall at a cost of per location()
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There being no furth er business 2 a moti on was made to ad,j01..U'n by Capt e Prall,
seconded by B10 Brovffio Motion carriedo
Meeting adjourned at 144?! hours.
Minutes recorded by:
Jon So R.eedy
Fire Dept~ Secretary
HINlJTES
PEGULA.R lA1~h;TIIJG
SUNDAY "~ JUNE 3, 1973
Chief hel.mer called the meeting to order at 1908 houT's.
The Pledge of
1/fa.sgi'i,rene
call 'Nc1.Q taken sho,;-rin,g 33 present, 2 absent and ...L o~~ .Lea-SJ8c
Secretary
JtL'1e 3,
read the minutes of the Officer s
and the minutes of the Regular
of
of 23, 1973 and
6",J-973 ~
The f01low~ng correspondence was read
ASS~ Chief Bennett~
Let t.er frOJIl 1',]81;1
Jaycees e.:::;(preSL"'1g app:.reciation for the ser~vice the
provides to the corr~unity.
Letter from Chief to Hew
of the flag pole, base and
Jaycees theli for comp~e~lon
~~ front of the station~
L,et ter fl~Oln
!ilr
volwlteer
for
Rescue work with the
Letter from Bob t~~nking ~ne
the radio antei.1.na a-c. hlfnome.
fo!" the remo-v-a.L of
the work detail of uune 2,
t;'las Vel;!
a11cl.
It.enlS
..,. -..
011 l1~S l.lS"C,,,
Fe
o~
1,crill be
as soon ct'" ne
can
t118 program"
R
.l..o
n
v,
corr~ented on,the
all lnembers, if have _ replacen~nt
Sl10ttl.O. out and note {"tIe replaC8IDl1etsnanle
officer who is coveri'1g.
on
this
,
l~Jill inform the
t'he de-t~ail th.a t
Service
program,
,
as
,is
th.e
pro gra.1TLs 0
t,he
cre1d for
during the annual
,
ciato~~n poor condition in #4194, asked all members to be sure these~
units are left in serviceable condition ':tlhen are secu:reoc
details 0
Oli 1 Y
out~f
authorized
the proper pol~ty and ~Tocedure lil
not to be signed out for personal use,
the ~OllCY regarding another piece of apparatus while
respondL~g to an emergency, raGlO contact must be made and
authorization of the lead vehicle before anyone can overt,ake another unit.
There are 36 ne','!
in the locker room, one for eacn
a 1 .1 memoers ;;' liqtJ_or is
these
anJ- locker, it, must be locked.
Crowd control cre,;! for Cooper
tiorl
at,
Inernbers
hours onJ\.i..l"le b J
to assist:
onlltll lS
Smith,
the
Ci1riste:nson 8~nd l:l:tlone:;
F s
Dw.ic,arl anow
for
month
.vall be
to be
up on
,
June
State course
the connnenl:S or l.Jlle irlstrtlctoras
ct:.t't =.cusssion ',oP co held
just~ompleted, Chief
to l~is of
t'Le -\i~ras "v"ery and 1;'J'as'vel~3i
fOI~ 'L11e
of
frOlll trle
De 1-161(::'
""', '. ~ "
rt61f1lYlneo. ~.i .~
v j~.r.!.e next
1st CSt..
110urs .
.{\lso rernided_
-v'ia..lJ- be on
pr'es erft tnat the
., fe.. .,: .' _'.'.J
L:i.nu 1-:.5,5:l.S ~0bnT:
Clu.ef "k.ri.llD8 ou~c 01
Pral_l :is
conl'erence Ir'Oill JUlle
t.l1ru tille
;.:lTIG
T:01till ll1
officer
C'~\rillbe 2I1
tine
hose
J/"TJ..'t.n
0H~
i J1 tll€ tO~~~ter
as to
tl'l€
.l..u.
year 01d5 C0 members,
Trle r''11~e
for the m.onth of
1rlaS
rea,d
h5ST, Chief
W~ " ,
JJerulst,1:. 0
en(l
to motion
1>'14 i^'1utes record.eel
~.=Il'~U'I':SS
I;IEEI TT~G
JTjLY
1973
Chief
called the
to order aG 1910 hours.
The
ploidqo ~f u11p~i~nce was
... --,'" :'0- v_ ....-. --5 ',;..J;__' .
gi'ien
all
Roll ,,;~ -=: called .,'ilU1
,
6 e:!::'cU..s.eCi ELYld D absent" c
of
()fficer s
0.1'
,
read. the
correspondence was read
L.etter frorn. Chief to
hirn lor
f-lis
ser\rice5o
"Ger
a:nnual
"0116
to
in t.ne
Letter n."om Tiid. School Dist
exercises for
'c,ne
to aSSlE<GElnCe at
all
of tl18 neZiY
s
all I116111cex's -to 11a'le a
First r.lC!.
l,:nismus tbe
to I\10llelnl)er
J 31nes
and COl.1.a.r
l{eilner a-a~ardedE~ Fire
':i'"",,,....
1.1.1":.:;
of Isic11a~rd
as
',:,;Tas
COITilnlt0ee has recoITnnended his
.<:.llC
~.., "
tClCl1ara.
the re'S111"LS
l<[ot.ioIl ear~I">iedc
e:z:a11un.at ion aTld~
. _:3 SI:,
!')8'iTJ. e'vte,d
1.
Officer s
'{'all 2.....LSOre'lis e 0 neC'Llr::r~elTG
-~'rrit te:Q e~j{:~anriYlal:iol1 to itlClu.d.e
." ,.
cO~\j'fereQ li'J. ~Gne Ine-;;~r
Chief
r
J
a110tr11er
and l-r;troduced ,., '"
t:c Etll.
Pr~,all di:scusseci the need of
l~ire
neJ1Ile"'GS 'klhile
~Cl1e rea,r
""".",,"
VoL
ELIT"v- a .c;l"-"ara 1.::115
orotl1er cio;vi'Ce~vents fJ
relatedsorn.eof the COIYiil1.en'<GS n.e 11eard. 1,.lf121-e
oe1..01/; his dress cap1J
\.-ion
8}(ercises of
and ha.cl
it aI)pea7CS one or our TIlenlbers
haircut
It ;~Tas
t,ha tif
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1HNUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Sunday, January 6, 1974
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1345 hours
The Pledge of Allegiance was given
Roll call was taken, 34 present, 1 on leave, 1 on vacation
Minutes of the Officers meetings were read for December 26, 1973 and January
6, 1974. The minutes of the December 2, 1973 regl.lla.r meeting ivaS read and
approved.
Chief Reimer introduced Stephen St4vens who has made application for member-
ship.
Motion by F/F Harrison, 2nd by FMO Reedy to accept the application of Stephen
Stevens as a probationary memberi Motion carried.
Chief informed the membership that Jim Fournier had been appointed as a pro-
bationary member by the city manager effective January 1, 1974.
Reports: Fire Marshal reported on new buildings in the city and the type of
occupancy.
F}4Q Hassing reported on the upcoming heavy rescue training by State
Instructor Len Crandal, datesare Jan 16,'23 & 30, 1974. The day crew
is training with Crystal under the same instructor and will complete
the course on January 16, 1974.
Engineer Brewer reported on the F:l-10 program and maintenance section
activity.
n10 Stenger reported on upcoming first aid training to be presented
this next month.
Chief Reimer commented on the following:
New location of gas key in 4194
Cooper Senior High School "linter sports activity and request for
crowd control assistance. This i'las explained by Eieut Smith.
Chief congratulated FMO's Barber and Ditter on their compaetion and promotion
to the rank of FMO. F110 insignias vlere presented by the Chief to each man.
Assistant Chief Bennett read the fire report for the month of December 1973.
There being no further business, a motion by FMO Stenger, 2nd by FMO
Christenson to adjourn, Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1437 hours.
Minutes recorded by:
Leon S. Brewer
Secretary
lHNUTES
REGULAR l1EETING
Sunday, February 3, 1974
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1338 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance ~~s given.
Roll call was taken vd.th 32 present, 1 absent, 2 excused and 1 on leave.
4.sst Chief Bennett read the minutes of the Jan 27 and February 3, 1974
Officers meetings.
Secretary Brewer read the minutes of the January 6, 1974 general meeting!
Reports: Fire l-1"arshal reported on new and proposed buildings in the city.
Engineer Bre1-fer reported on the work detail of February2, 1974,
hro of the four scheduled men did not reJ:::ort. He will contact
them and arrange for a make up detail.
Fl-fO Hassing reported on rescue training and informed all that
Len Crandal will hold two more sessions on rescue in early spring.
FMO Stenger reported on first aid training, there is one course
currently being taught by F/F's Dolan and Sharp.
Asst Chief Bennett reported on the 911 meeting attended by the
Chief officers in January.
Asst Chief Bennett explained the new membership roster and the relocation
of the Engineer on the roster.
Chief Reimer commented on the following:
The reason for recording the diesel fuel pumped
Hequested all men using the city gas pumps to recorded the gallonage
as the meter device on the PUffin is defective.
Thanked n1:0 Barber and F IF Nyg~ard for their 1-fork in drawing the new
attendance chart.
Thanked FIF Fournier for lettering the nffi~ name plates on turnout gear
locations.
Thanked FIF Martenson for vrork in building and installing the new coffee
dup rack in the apparatus bay.
F IF Fournier LTJ.quired as to the status of the Junior Fire Fighter Program,
Chief Reimer said this 110uld be acted on later in the school year.
Asst Chief Bennett read the January Fire Report.
There being no further business, a motion by Capt Prall, 2nd by Lieut Smith
to adjourn. l<1otion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 1428 hours.
Minutes recorded by:
Leon S. Bre'tler
Secretary
MrmrrES
REGUIAR MEETING
Sunday, lmch 3, 1974
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1338 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance wa.s given.
Roll call was taken with 32 present, 2 excused, 1 working and 1 on
leave.
Secretary Brewer read the minutes of the Officers' Meetings of Feb.
27th, 1974 and March 3rd, 1974 and the regular meeting of Feb. 3, 1974.
Reports: Engineer Brewer gave the Engineer's report -
Fire Marshal Reedy reported on new and proposed buildings in
the City; condition of victim of explosion on 2/26/74; use
of model rockets in the city; progress of the Fire Prevent-
ion Trailer and commented that the Volunteer pIT Inspectors
were continuing to do a fine job.
FMO Stenger reported on first aid training -
FMO Hassing reported on rescue training -
Chief Reimer reported and commented on the following:
Complimented the members on how they have been using the car wash
facilities in the station with no apparent abuse of sa.lle.
Noted that the sleep in crew members are listed and list is posted
on the bulletin board.
Thanked FMO Ditter and Prob. Stevens for painting the air cylinders..
Mentioned that Chris Sorenson, who has been volunteering his time
to the Engineer on weekends and helping with details around the
station, will be awarded his Eagle Scout rating on Monday evening,
March 4, 1974 and that it would be nice if a few members could
attend the ceremonies.
Introduced Angelo Gust, an applicant, to the membership. Motion
was made by Fire Marshal Reedy, second by FMO Christenson to accept
Angelo Gust as a probationary member of the Fire Department.
Motion carried.
Assi~tant Chief Bennett read the Feb. J lc:rt4 fire report..
Motion by mo Brown, second by FMO Stenger to adjourn. Motion carried..
Meeting ~djourned at 1421 hours.
Minutes recorded by Leon S.. Brewer, Secretary
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Sunday, April 7, 1974
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1337 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken. 32 present, 1 working, 2 absent, 1 suspended.
Secretary Reedy read the minutes of the Officers' meetings of 3/27/74, 4/6/74,
4/7/74 and the Regular Meeting of 3/3/74. The Regular Meeting minutes were
approved as read.
F/M Reedy reported on the activities of the activities of the Fire Prevention
Bureau. Several new buildings are now uccupied and in full use. The Fire
Prevention Trailer is progressing well. The accepta..'1ce of the orders to en-
close open stairways in several of the City's apartment buildings are, in
general, being well accepted.
Engineer Brewer reported on the work detail of 4/6/74. There will be a special
work detail for 3 members who did not complete recent truck checks - date to be
announced. In the future, the probationary man assigned to truck check is to
be present for both weeks and the regular me.llbers assigned with him for only
one of each of the two weeks. The three men involved are to decide between them-
selves which week each regular member will take. 4182 and 4183 will be out of
service sometime during the next week for a short time while they are in for
tune ups.
FMO Hassing reported on Rescue Training and stated that State Instructor Len
Crandall will be conducting the 5/8/74 night drill at the new Vo-Tech training
tower.
Wi) Stenger reported the following on First Aid Training:
Ten persons recently completed training for their advanced cards.
There will be a CPR training session at the station on 4/16/74 at 1900 hours..
The next 1st Aid drill will be on drug abuse.
The next Standard course will be taught sometime this coming summer.
There will be written tests at the end of future courses. They will be either
made up by the instructor or furnished by Red Cross.. Tests were passed out to
all members at the meeting with a request to complete them at home and bring them
to the next drill.
Narcotics Identification Guides, furnished by NHPD, were passed out to all members
at the meeting.
Chief Reimer complimented the four members on the reports they they just gave.
Asst. Ch. Bennett reported that a Citation of Merit wil be presented to James Look
for his life saving actions at a house fire on 46th & Nevada Ave. No. on Tuesday
April 9th along with the Vale award being presented him b;y- his employer, N..vi. Bell
on that same date"
The application of Rev" Bruce Rodrick was brought before the membership.. The
Membership Committee had acted to recommend acc~ta..~ce of Rev. Roderick as F..D..
Chaplain by the general membership. ~!otion by F1F Hassinger, second by Engr.
Brewer to accept Rev. Rodrick as F.D. Chaplain. Motion carried.
April 7, 1974
Page 2
Chief Reimer read a letter of resignation from F/F Darrell Pouliot effective
4/1/74. Motion by F1~0 Ditter, second by F/F Sharp to accept Darrell Pouliots
resignation. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer commented that the dispatching, in general, has gotten better since
F/M Reedy met with all dispatchers and reviewed dispatching procedures with them.
The dispatchers had a complaint that more than the first truck in service was
reporting inservice several times until acknowledged by dispatch. Only the Chief
or Asst. Chief and the first truck are to report in service and receive acknowledge-
ment from dispatch. All others are to report in service one time only.
Chief Reimer thankear~~F Lucb~ for arranging the donation of the used clothes
dryer to the F .Do from Minnesota Chemical.) A letter of thanks will be sent to th.em
by Chief Reimer.
Chief Reimer reminded the membership that election of Officers ~r.ill be held on
May 5, 1974. Filing date closes on 4/15/740 Rules for filing were reviewed along
with instructions for obtaining an absentee ballot. 0
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Chief Reimer suggested that each member check the~ge roster of drill attendance
on the bulletin board to make sure they are credited with the proper number of
drill, mtgs., and calls. There was an error recently in one members attendance.
Inspite of a minor accident between 4186 and an overhead door at GoV.F.D. the crew
that responded to the standby On 4/6 - 4/7 at G.V.F.D.was tharL~ed for their attend-
ance. F140 Hassing explained the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Old Business:
~~O Stenger commented that he felt that there were too many firefighters, some
not in gear, inside the building at 4849 Nevada during the recent fire there.
F /F Campbell commented that most of the members responding direct to the fire
scene are now parking in such a way as not to restrict the movement of emergency
vehicles.
Chief Reimer commented that the P.D. has been doing a very good job of traffic
control at recent fires.
F /F D. Fournier reported that the Jr. Fire-fighter program is at a stand-still
for the time being. He has not received any support from Cooper High School as
yet.
FIF Keifer stated that he has had some difficulty getting into the scene of some
fires in his own ca.r. Chief Reimer reminded him that he can obtain a. permit and
install a red light on his car to aid him in getting near the scene.
Asst. Chief Bennett reminded all to make sure they leave enough room when driving
the first engine in for the second engine to pass and lay lines if necessary.
New Business:
F/F Keifer suggested that the schedule for crews to cover certain weekends on a
standby basis be reviewed and possibly some weekends eliminated. Asst/Ch. Bennett
will review this a.T'ld make changes, if possible.
April 7, 1974
Page 3
Chief Reimer stated that all suggestions put intb the suggestion box are appre-
ciated and reViel'led. He urged the members to keep them coming even though all are
not accepted..
Prob.. F IF Ludwig inquired as to the progress of the case to be installed in 4186
for holding eyeglasses of the members while on fire calls.. Engr.. Brewer stated
that it ,,,ould be installed by the next C-.eneral Meeting..
Chief Reimer reported that F IF Rodriguez recently severly sprained an ankle \mile
responding to a": fire call.. He reminded the members to sign out on the board when
injured and unable to report for calls..
Asst.. Ch.. Bennett reminded the members that when medical treatment is needed for
service incurred injuries that the member requirLig the treatment is to notify
an Officer of his going in for treatment.
Asst.. Chief Bennett read the March, 1974 fire report..
Chief Reimer mentioned that photos of the explosion at the Mobil station on Bass
Lake Road & Pennsylvania were back from the Crime Lab and could be revie\'1ed by
the members after the meeting..
Motion by Capt.. Smith, second by ~~O Christenson to adjourn
f<rotion carried..
Meeting adjourned at 1507 hours..
r,r; l1utes recorded by:
Jon S.. Reedy
Fire Dept.. Secretary
N:INUTES
REGULAR IvIEETING
l'L~Y 5, 1974
Chief Heimer calledthe meeting to order at 1342 hours
The Pledge of Allegiance "ras given.
Roll caful v~s taken, 26 present, 6 excused, 1 on leave, 1 on suspension
2 absent.
Chief Re~~er cal1egt~r a motion to set the time for election of officers,
motion by FHO Bro'V'dt, 2nd by F IF Harrison to set the election tbote at 1430
hours. Hotion carried.
Asst, Chief Bennett read the rrCL~utes of Officers Meetings of April 24th &
5, 1974.
FIF Angel arrived at 1355 hours.
Engr Brewer read the winutes of the April 7, 1974 Hegular Meeth~g, approved
as read.
The folhring reports ii"ere made:
Engr Brewer reported on actlv101es in the N~intenance Section
FI'lO Stenger reported on First Aid Courses and CPR Training.
FMO Hassing reported on Rescue TrainL~g session scheduled for l~y 8, 1974
vath State Instructor Len Crandal.
Chief Reimer corr~ented on the follovring:
A ne1fT pDograrn of volu.~teer v,rorkers, Hr. David Burke, 17 years of age is
the first in the program. He itlOrks l.J:onday tlL-ru Friday from noon to
1630 hours each "leek, he is not pleE!l1itted to ride apparatus or fight
fire.
Fire Service Recognition Day "l,dll be Ha"J'- 11, 1974, all mell attencl"i ~g to
be at our station at 1030 hours in full dress uniform.
Asked if any member wou~d ILKe to start an Ex:plorea.. Scout Program "l"rithLl1
our department. .b.ny member ibm itashing L11fo on this to contact the Chief.
Radio controls for doors No.1 and 2 have been installed.
June meetmng will be held ill the evening as "all Ju~;y- and August
l1eetings, Officess Heetings a~ 1800, Hegular Heeti.'1g at 1900 hours.
F/F Hassi~ger requested arrangements for the use of the pool be made for
July and August. Chief ;"rill attempt to reserve the ppol for these dates.
Asst Chief Bennett e~~lallled his research on pOqsible policy ch~71ges regarding
standby weekend coverage. He stated the polic~rill remain as it is.
A!1.1'1ual election of Officer vIaS held, Engr Bre1tler and hob F IF I S Fournier
and Gust acted as tellers. Results were:
Assistal1t Fire Chief C. ~4. 0 Bennett
Night Captain D. A. Prall
Day Captain Ho l\J 0 Smith
Night Lieutentnat D. C. Smith
Day Lieutena..Tlt S. Schaefer
Chief Reimer re-appoiTlted Engineer Breltler for the coming year.
Assistant Chief BaTlnett read the Fire Report for April 1974.
I''lotion by Capt Prall,2nd by FHO Christenson to adjourn, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1450 hours.
ML71utes recorded by:
Leon S. Breltler
Acting Secretary
HnmTES
REGULAR ~1EETING
S~'1.day, June 2, 1974
Chief ReL~er called the meeting to order at 1900 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call Vias taken with 31 present, 2 excused, 2 absent and 1 suspended.
Secretary Reedy read the minutes of the Officers' Meetings of 5/22/74 and
6/2/74 and the Regular 11eeting of 5/5/74. The Regular l>feeting minutes
were approved as read.
Engineer Brewer reported that the water t~~ on 4186 has been repaired,
that materials are on order for the extension cords &ld that the work
detail scheduled for 6/1/74 was pre-empted by sprL~g house cleaning.
fl{O Hassing reported that the State
one of the best rescue drills held.
drill will we in August.
Drill conducted by l€n Crandall was
The next scheduled rescue training
FMO Stenger reported that the cards for attendance at the recent CPR
course are forthcoming from Len Crandall.
Chief Reimer reported and commented on the following:
Members are needed for cro"ni control at the Cooper High graduation on
6/5/74 - members l,rith extra long hair are asked not to attend the detail.
Than.'k::ed the hm Lt. 's for their efforts in obtail'1ing the cre....l for spring
clean-up detail.
Hose testing will commence shortly after the Annual Dance - asked for help
and cooperation of members for this detail.
St. Jacobs Hall ....dll be moved to the vacant lot north of N.H. Center by
the end of next week.
New procedure for gassing vehicles at the gas pump was reviewed.
There will be no more day, drills scheduled for the tilne being due to poor
attendance recently.
The hose for 4188 has arrived and will be stored on the south wall of the
apparatus bay until the engine is delivered.
Both Chiefs ....dll be out of towTI at the State F.D. Conference from 6/6/74
through 6/9/74.
Per a motion made and passed at the last Mutual Aid Meeting apparatus
responding to other communities to stand by at their stations"Will respond
routine from no'" on.
Old Business:
Applicant Scheller has not been in tough 'With the Chief since he appeared
at the 5/22/74 Officers' Meeting. He was asked to call in to find O~~i
what action was taken on his application.
Motion by pIF Keifer, second by Fir D. Fournier to table Scheller's
application until he get's in touch ~dth the Chief.
Applicant Board was to appear at the IDfficers? 1-1eeting today at 1830
hours. He did not appear, no action has been taken on his application..
~10 HassL~g opened a general discussion regarding P..D.. assistance enroute
to and at the scene of fire calls. Chief Reimer stated he will meet ~dth
the P.D.. to ascel~ain the polici~s and procedures regarding PoD..
response..
~~O Stenger mentioned that there is no sign on east bound 42nd Aveo
designating FIRE STATION 500 ft.. as is on west bound 42nd.. Chief will
check on thiso
Standby crew of 4 men and an engine from G.V of ..Do and F/lli Reedy a.nd
Engr. Bre\.;e1" "Till be on duty at the station during the Annual Dance on
6/7/74 from 2000 hI'S.. to 0100 hI'S. on 6/8/740
FHO Hassing inquired as to when suggestions could be ma.de to\<rard the 1975
Budget.. Chief stated that he is open for suggestions as planning for the
Budget is now under way..
F/F Rodriguez questioned the need for G..V..F..D.. to assist with the Dance
standby as there may be enough of our members ,in town to cover that night.
After taking a poll , it was decided to canceJi! G.. V ..F oD.. and tha.t FI.rO
Barber, Engr. Brewer, F IF Hassinger, F If.<i Reedy, F IF Roberts and F IF
Rodriguez "-"ill be on duty at the station with Ft.iO Brown stating he v;ill
be available at home that night.
Ne'" Business: None
No fire report for May, 1974 due to the end of the month falling on last
Friday which didn it allow time to make out the report.
Motion by Capt.. Prall, second by ~~O Stenger to adjourn
Motion carriede
Meeting adjourned at 1947 hours..
I{inutes recorded by:
Jon S. Reedy
Fire Dept.. Secretal'j
f.lINUTES
REGUL.A..R r-lEETING
S'Lmday, July 7, 1974
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1909 hourse
The Pledge of Allegiance was givene
Roll call ..,;ras taken.
4 absente
21 present, 8 excused, 1 working, one on leave and
The minutes of the Officers? Heetings of Jili'1.8 26, 1974 and July 7, 1974
and the Regular Heeting of'June 2, 1974 were read. The R.egtuar ~leeting
rr~nutes were approved as reade
"ri'f'"
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Harrison arrived at 1913 hours.
F/'F
Campbell arrived at 1915 hours.
Bre\,;ler revorted and commented on the folloi'ii.ng:
He had a good' detail on 7/6/74e
Read a list of members that have to illa..l\:e up for missed "fOrk
deta:ils and truck checks.
There is a 25' eY~ension cord now service in the right front
of 4l94.
Probe d. Fournier arrived at 1922 hours.
out CPR. Cards from the
made note that'the
rescue traininge He
he sa.\tj
recen~ course ta~en by several
on Au~~st 14th & 28th
N'ilO
of the members. He
be devoted to
on Ellergency
Centere
also
at
Chief ~3LTter requested that &'1.y members that have discount cards from
Wards return them to Wards so that others might use theme
Fire 1'1arsha1
April, and
gave
Jlli"1.e ~
a lengthly fire prevention
that covered
Chief ReLmer noted that the
1975 Budget
request has been
tted to
q..M.....
vue
.
G orrunit t.. ee
Paul French for
He has been
in their meeting
~10 Hassing to accept
The a.pplication of Edwa.rd
\~laS to the flooro
in
byFIF Sharp, second
ary in the
by
French as a probation-
$
~lotion
. .
carr:Leae
Chief
that, the
hose
de'ta:L.t :i,s
Old business: None
New Business:
F/F Sharp questioned the reason for the c~~cellation of 4194 and 4183
and request for 4195 only at a recent tree stump fire at 56th & Quebec.
Chief Re:Ll1er ~'1d F/M Reedy explained. the reasons for this action.
Chief Reimer mentioned. and expressed appreciation of the fact that the
gasoline consumption has been reduced over that of last year.
F IF brought up the question of \~hat action should be taken at
various dO~TIed power line situations. Several other mfffibers asked
questions regarding the s~~e situations. F/F Harrison, who employed
by NSP answered most of the questions. Asst. Chief BePJ,ett stated. that
he ".;auld attempt to get a representative of NSF in the near future to
attend a d.riJ~ and cover the subject more thorough~y at that ti~e.
Hassinger arrived at 1944 hours.
Chief Rei~er was on vacation during the last week of June and therefore
the June fire report has not been prepared as yet.
fVlotion by
Ditt,er,
second
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Harrison
to
adjourne
Hotion carried.
adjourned at 194fi hours.
Minutes recoraea.
Jon S. Reedy
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Chief R imer calle~he meeting to order at 1907 hours
The Pledge of Allegiance vms given
Roll call v~s taken: presen~, 2 on vacation. 3 on leave, 1 working
and 1 absent
luTinutes of the Officers of J1-,l;l 21~thand. 4tl1 VTere read,
the minutes of the July 7, 1974 regular meetic'1g VIere read and approveG.
Reports: E,re1;Jer reported tha~t tv-fO <klorkdetails had reported in J1j~~t
&'1d that BlUch of the outstandL71g jobs were completed.
rep~rte(i that t11ere 1~i:Lll be
,
nea'rJ reSC1).e
tra; Tling on ..L~ugu.st
14 tl1 v~ 28th.
Stenger reported that
1st aid tra~'1ing and that ~
of the August drills ldll be devoted to
standard first aid course vdll be offered
late
,., .
"t,nlS
No report from the
as he is ou vacation.
Cl1ief
repol~ted 011 tb.8
::,t..a"tllS of trai.nirlg for the five probationar:r ~rnembers a:-nd aslced t..r18
to .a:r to this effort c
of
used of 0ne K-12
connng j 00"'''',1 ~ if'
-- ~~If
sa 1rl ,
c't.:rc
straight
used
not on
an
aggJ_e J
hai.ie cL
1',l"O;:";:T
......'-',J
not
"Gila l.st
each
vlill be ITlonthly tJfficers
month, t11is rlleeting 1';011
on.trle fO'lJ..rth
held
on
Effecti'tre
Augu.st
7J
'0"'"
.L/lt+,
of
there
, ,
T,lle
replace
:ri ght 0
T,ne
Effecti,,;;e Jul.jr 2.4, 1974, tl1erebe one Cllief officer a,nc1 t1;~JD otl1sr
officers in to~ each weekend of theyear~
1'''1; ke iiel';:erlTiCn Fire Scl1oo1 ',vill
the f~t 15 mernbers to sigIl UD
lJ8 on
vr.ill be allo;;.ied to
8, 1
attend,
on call.
a ;:1000 h01..1rS j
, , T\o,,' n-" ~. ."i
'Gnel.Jtlt..~T0.1.1 ~cel"..
Due to the cor!-
no"C he be -i-n cllarge of tl1e Cre1tl
flict of dates Wlth the fire school, ou:b
Saturday, Sept 1974, Officers Meeting at
and ?"'~~~~ Assn at 1100 hour, llli~ch
start p.,t 1300 hOU:C5 Q TJnifornlS f01A Sat1J.rd.a~r In.eet i ngs 1~d.ll be -i~lOrk
"ul'liforIl1s for members at tend'; ";'1g t!ne
1,.:iJ_:L
ho
~../ .......
held on
at
a-c
grays,
scl1oo1
be
,-~._"'~~"'~ --.- ""',..",............ """
.......'-"-'-.;..:.;.;.;.\.....4. \..'....>. .............:::; ~ ;::<J, "n. fi-cl'/
we)?/( c./2f,fS / tf'/ff/, /J_ ~~,'"
I;to "Scheafer 1:riJ~be :U1 charge of Cl~01;.td control, creV;jS for all Cooper
School events for the 74-75 school yearo
Drill a.net 11leeting da..tes for AUgllst are "wTong on the
be the 2nd ana 4th Wednesday nights~
schedu~e, the
Reminded all memoers if there is a change ~n the
ffilJ.St be re~oort.ect to the C11i.ef L"Ti.Lllediatel~?' (I
ITwnber or address, ~v
Oldw l)us-; 'rleSS :
::one
I'Jone
!l'here
Asst. Chief Bennett read the fire repOrt for the month of July, 1974.
Stenger to
['j.0 btts-iness, a nlotion
adjourn~oMotion carriedo
Mir;utes recorded by:
Leon S ~ Brel,''ler
Dngineer
by FHO Br01;JIl, 2nd by FHO
adjou..rned at. 1943 110urs e
Saturday,
Septeraber
'7
I ,
, r,r'11
.L '/ f 1+
Chief Reimer called the meeting
to order at 1000
,
nrso
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
call was takeno 23 present, 6 absent, 2 excused, 2 worK1ng,
on vacation ~ld 1 on leave9
Secretar;r Reedy read rninl1tes of
and 9/4/7Land the Regular Meeting of
Officersl Tileetings
r;>;/J, /71, The Reg"';:r
'-"I -"-1 ,-r6 - ~--
of 8/7/74
J'-leet..1.ng
were approved as correctedo
Assts Chief Bennett read the
Letter from John Lloyd,
Le'tter
n
1 raIn
corresponaenGe:
School
up :srleet for
School
~. ..
tte"'vl6WGG.
for l~ckerm.an Fire Scrlool
Results of
. . .
ques~c'~ona]*re
frora
COillnrl.ssion
tllat tXl e
the\iorl<
detail this
viork on
.
.u
1~!ent 1:fell ana.
lIas been done 0
021 n'81+4
"Gti8 Last tlllcmorrtA1 S .~
tl-a t he is
ofa Standard 1st Aid Course
~il process of
for
+110
v"'~'--'
staJ,t
held
the
bi'i'O weeks
- l"'('
be
a1railabili t:v-
He
!:)l.....,...,
,",,,,,,..-1-,=,v
.!. )...,
vile
at
Cooper
to
,
oe
used is;h:tle
memoers
cro"'Vrld control G
Corlt-act \1it.h one of theasst q
He ctlso "~:il1
co'urse;. 8'\r611 if
ne ha,s
to obtain 01160
surmIlary' of the
Ivlet,ro College
A letter of explaination and
rel,ated courses
.
to be
ann
Rescue
1'40
e
.
Gho
forrnat
for da:y~
, . .' . ~. ..
memoer t.l"'a1.n~ng
be held
"t.ile
tne
from t:.ne co,\rer letter
,,,,.,,1::>
_tJ?v
., 111;. ~,..'r-
T,~e~ le}l)
v.l A~II
e
Ch6
Berli"let treao.
tten
to the Citj?' Coul1.cil Q
Chief Reill1er added to AsstQ Ghe Belli"1etts remarks on the budg,eto He also
reminded the rnembers that oDl::r those sigrled up for Ackerruan School and
in the proper Ul1iform "t'rillattendo He stated also th.at he 1\rill be out
.,,, -. t., " I., ~/7' t l"/M /'-" , . .. , .. (" .,
01 -ene lil. Y lrom '1f..L.5,f+ ..,0 .v (/ (4 on vacat,lon ana 8.t.-eendl.ng vonlerences.
Restated that Lt. Schaefer is 100Y.ing for more help i>lith crovld control
during Cooper High football gariles.
Asst. ell. Be~~ett made a statelnent regarding the duties of the crew on
st~~d.by at, the station ~lhile ''the restoI t.hedep,artment is on t116 scerle
of a call. Among some of the points he stated that the rigs are to
be p1111 ed on all alarms 1.1.'1less cancelled by the Officer in charge of
~~e scen~ ~,,"'1d t~at t~e ?reVl on ~uty at ~he, station ar,; .,to have gear on
-ene remal.nlng rlgs, DOOt.S on ~1a be reaay 'Co respond 1.1 needed.
Chief Reimer reported and commented on the follOidng~
Chaplain Rodrick has resigned as F.D. Chaplain.
F/M Reedy has been detailed to get the donated carpet installed
. , . "1 .!.. . . t' ~.' . '0 0/" 2/71
In t,he sma~ ffieevlng ro~n In ne SGat,1.on y;..L .~.
vie vd11 be hosting a State Fire Ylarshal ~ s Office presentation on
FIFI on 9/12/74.
We will also be hosting the Mutual
Citjr ;t;:Lll be he:ce for opening reJnarks,
to attend, u-Difonn vdll be Sw:wner blues.
He has been asked to represent the State Fire Chief's assn.
the signing of the procla~llation regarding Fire Prevention
Gov. Anderson on Sept. 10, 1974.
~rnile at the Int~lo Assne of Fire
Indiana he was re-elected to the
0/"'" J." 1
on I! ":'4/(1+.
a,ll membersar8
'~IQ
.:.1"".......
a..sked
durL'1g
1;1 eek b:,1"
Chiefst Conference in rG3 WaJ~e,
post of ,sta-te Vic8-..Preserlente
Engineer Brewer suggested that the Fireman Parking Only 5~gns be lowered
the parking lot as they may be ~oo high to be seen at nighto
Chief Heimer reported that he is researching t.he liabilities and feasabil-
illvol'1recl i:n iniat.1l1g a Jre F/F progra~rno The part:l.cipalltJS 1l10uld be
covered by \'iorkmanS Compensation. F/F Don Fourr.ier is to "l,iork on the
program 1~i. th Dave Burke and Chris Sorensen ,.rho are present1;)" involved
in a volunteer work progr&ll in the De~rtment and who have reques~eQ a
Jre F/F program be initiatedo
C" .,
DleI
Re :L"D.er
read the
J.f1..ugust,
1974 Fire Reporte
0" ('l~D'" ""1""11 <::R~on, n by F/F C.~mp, '0",,11 +.0 ar1.4011Y'1'11.
. J- Vd..;"& ::":o.~..L.' ~-- - ~". - ~.. ~~..... - -u --.
l'10tio11 carriedo
Meeting adjourned
~.c
ctv
l1l5 hours.
Minutes recorded by:
. 0-' ~ !"'\n' 80;..JT-
J1J. u ~ _Y, .......'J.t>/ .
Fire uep00 Secre~a!J
REGUIP..E. lvLEETIl\JG
STh~day, October 6, 1974
Chief
..., ., J-'
CaL...L.e Q vn e
to order at 1336 rl0l1rs 0
'The FJ_edge of J\.llegiance ~1a.S glJl6Yl$
call ~:as ta1(e~n ";'f:L-cn 26 present, j excuseo., 3 absent anCl
on leave.
of September
.1""1
{ ,
l'wleetings
The
1:' ~ ^ /? IN 1
0.1 .LV/....../ (4
Jiegular
and
SecretarJ
10/6/?4 al1d
minutes Ylere
read the fl1l21Ut.es
"the Regular I\leeti.tlg
annroved as read.
of the Officers'
gave a brief renort on the activi
tlie month of SeptembeI'o
of tIle
Pl'""8 vent i()!l
Engineer Brevrer reported t11at t::le viork detail scheduled for lo/5/7L~hadto
be postponed due conflicts in schedules of those \iho 1rlere to attend? It
has be for 10/10/740 A list of those who nave a maKe-UD
to at.- tJel1Cl ~t;as readc He tb.eproc.edure for the logger
He sta~ted
new e}~ension cord is now in
In 'Gtle
rear COffiuar0men0 of 41830
Trainin~1 :~ ~iIO., had a
nwTIOeL o~ rescue
lor members to have more of
rev"l' COITl.Inent,s on the
C01.1.rses &"1d sllggested
this type of tra~ling.
tb.at
cL
lS
a LieeG.
rJ...rs"t
-FI~IO
tllat
"idill De
~
".
Stand.a:cd
on eitJher
of
....v-eek lor
of Unitecl
~~d Ben Frar~lin
that 'the
the
e.id
course
94.nee'ds
three
.
.
to be gone
lie e.130
I ~, ~
-cfr!rougn - saIne
IT,,ems
.are
re-
tile
C0111111erC ia,l
c"re
j'1ot to be used lor cOfupr1esses if the;y- contain a ;leoderaxlta5 !tne deodera.nt
can ca,use irlIection in the l1e also conuner(Ced on t11eneed Vv
first aid. tra,inil1g again in
. , .
conJ lLr'lCl:-lOll
l~egular
dl~il1s 0
1400 hours -
candida~te for
CO'.Uj1cil
comrnent,s
and respoTl:se to CH.16St,1011S regacrfiing l1is caJ.'ldida;c~J e
14,20 hours - the IT:.eeting v;.as recoI1venedo
Chief Reirner introduced applica11t Richard J 0
1"ias Blade by Fl\fl0 Bro~~11, seco!ld byFJvrO to
a,sap:robationar;:r of tl1e DeJ-.\ctrtmel1t G
ne~ner sta~ed 0ha~ applicant David
(J"'~ff; ~PY'c:f J.fp-H~tl. nt! tod~.:~.r ~.nd - ~QkOd F'/F 1{!':ss-1 nCiCor -c,:"""'v
-.._~..... '-" .........~ .0 -....- '-" .. .......u...."'._ I ......'-". .,,"-'" O.V'
if he interested membershipG
not appear at the
ha1re in touch
1'11 e
of F'l\;iO's relie'\Ting non-ClrJ....Yers at the scer18 of """" ca].l vlas re\fl81,,;eC1&
Lt~ Schaefer
details etc.
stated that ~~len n~Ovs arrive at the s~a0lon for
shoul<i be assig11ed to the engines before 41940
, 1'JOrk
Engineer Brewer stated ~hat as m~lY
Sh01Ud be shut do~m on the rigs at the
as,
,
a ca,llo
., .
conSlaerJ.ng
scen.8 of
the Der)artrnent
'1 """',/0 lr-;.~
.LV, II i q..
l.. stated tl1at aquestionaire concerning -the operatiol1 of
is bei11g de\reloped an,d be distributed at the d~rill on
_itssto Chief
Chief
use good
110t hard
"" "
ras"[,
and that
stated that
Illernoers
tIle station
if
are near ~he scene
tIle scen.B illl~ess ha:ve to go
the statioriG
of assistance they can go to
or c}tia.;l frotn their 1'i'Drmal rOllte to
Asst.
Bennet.t.
the proper use
~
or
COIriIlla:.1G $
He.
s~ta1::eQ
J" ,I "'!
t..Ila-c amerrloer
rna:fgo to '.....
lO:\f;erran}: -but
r a,ll.lC
. ~
, ,
, .
ne reC8lves
no satisfaction at a
~ne
SnOl1..LQ
raIl..k:Offic 'er
he
con-sac"tl.ng
one of
~ ,0 ,
nlgner
Gll:1e f stated that t116 City COwicil be
rnaKe final cut.s in the 1975 Budgete To date orll:r
the FoDo budget for the purpose of purchasing 5
_ , n /,., /..., ,
mee v~.llg on -LVI! / (L~
e"c:r.r, "a- be-- ""~'
t{p..L)vV 1l. u .. t:;Il.....U.t"
to
~
I :rOIn
. "
'C.or raCD-Qs.
d
/"\Y'>
,,"
so Tha:G he mayerlter t11€
~ ... .
scnoollng
recorci 0
C11ier
:sta,ted t11at
8..ndF/F Ivlartenson
haJle it
Deen detailed to secure
to
H1ea,ns
r001Ho
.A reca.~t l11sura.nce
triat -cne
way out was needed to
vIi tl1
::
upon
to t,i1e
least,
OYle
Sl'10uld ~be concentrated on l.'-n'tlJ.
1T..
".:L;:j
c. call a
bacK in serlrice
in
~
case 01
:-CUDe
.
Ben.liett read 1:.11<3
, 1974 fire
l~lotion b~l c:apt.oPre~ll, secon'd b~T F/F' Keifer to adjo'U.rnQ
Ivlotion carriedo
ad,journ.ecl at
flours 0
recorded by:
Secreta--.r.J7
HEGTjLAR r{EETI:NG
Slli"1.Aa:,r, November ?
J,
Chief
tIle
to order at 1330 hourSQ
The
of
vias gl-;jen '>
Roll call l;'Jas
26
7 ex.cused, 2
Secretar"'t
11 1') lryJ~_,-i
_.l.! JII L4- aW~.
reaa
t,!le
rrdnutes of 0ne Officers'
O.f"' -'''It.../r"J I
'J.. ...LV~V f '"+9
meetil1gs of
!nee"tl.ng
the
approved as am.rnSl'1CieCl Q
FlvIO
Do Fournier arrlvea av 1345 noursG
The
F
Fire Prevo Bureau - no
o
to
B2-'e1~er
Dept ~
'"~ !"'
GonuneU,L, e a.
arlC1
D
arri v-ed at
hours 0
:F:>:O
Hescue
.11.
1~las
p\. StaJlo.ard
elas.s 1plclS
be
c:t
01 l t.enlS needed to
to
date
S0011 and
turn
. ,
l"C
over to
the
he
, ,
aSK8Ct
the.re 1.."lere
&127 1st
lor
J..'h .-
1.Jil:C
lYlt.ne
,""' ,1
np,;::.~n I"Ul,:;l,lreq
JrQ F/F Progra:rl1
He stated he ~w~11 be
at 0he next Officersf
finei vasil to 1101d
COITIlneflts l.LtJ.til ne nasluet
~t[ith 1:,ne
staternent
all of tr18
..the respoase to a recent
gave a recaD of 0ne answers
.Fl result of tl18 .a:nS'Viers
irl tile
\..)8
Effecti've
1 11/7t:
-I - I.J
co-verage
be
or
red~u,ced Q
l"lonitor's
...-.,:., .,
,;/1 Jw..L-L
be
v.sea
to
EU1nOQYlCe
, ~....-
G.r:Ll...L S
other
e'lents
a,ffecting
-"lll
of t.ne
1 Il/!?)r-a f!. rounds al1d building'~ comIni ttee 1r~till
-./ ~, Co'
arralJ.ge forai1dass.ure rnaintenaJ1Ce of the
arid.
to
Effective 1/1/75 the
a. cna..nge the
, ,
~cne
r'8 SDOllse
to
Chief
heJJTler thoJJ.l(ed
FI~10
Ditter al1d F/F Rogers
w.ere about 50
for
t, :leT,e
on
--1-'''1'
..l.L; 1../ [4
to
f~m
Chief r~eliller stated th.at t11-8 sugges"LJ...on to relocat.e "tne gate valve in
was and the change has oeen madee
F<occorcli11g to Lt 0 Scl1aefer j ~~lv l~!? bUIldles on tile engi118s na"vf3
ar'1d are as follc,,',.rs: 4182, t1'iO bundles on top of the hose load
attached and =- b1JJldle in the rear cOITipe...r"tli1ent 1~1/outnozzJ_e
on top of the hose load 1~ilnozzleattac11ed ctnd :"viO 01111d18S
ment w/out nozzles; 4186, two bundles in the rear
Chief Reimer
o BreVler
cornnlerlted trlat
.""l; , ., \
ilea.l' rUT..ure 1~T:L-c,t.n
95 ever to "hrinter
1lmelle-v-.er equipllent 1.8 darrraged or '"t..e",Ken out of ser.-v""l.ce tlle
notified&
There ;''las a general
{looks ete 9
d1SG11Ssion of t116
need ana 11ses of
snor't
opened a general
,. .
C1~SCUSSlon on
rela tion.s 0
QJ...rec'tr
to
,. ,
;:.ne scene ctna
to
f~'lo-clon
f"'\.....
G...l,J!
nours~
Jon
Fil"e
for
been increased
1~/nozzles
one
trle rear
P/~'l.l.
'i'l.V,.l..)
assitaIlce
. ~"'"'I
!la~rlQJ.. e G.
The ttqO
the
llse
nozzleso
~GO be
COlnpart-
in
~,
vIle
a.rea~s
01-
, , .,,"-"
L.ne .r u
IvLEET TI;JG
Decern1)er I,
(''tj
v.!.;..:)
BeTh.1.et t
1:rhe
to
or'der
~.,..
c:..v
::OUl:'3o
irl~le
of
1'la, 5
Roll cai~ was taken
lAl $
t::;
-'
& : aosellt. c
The regular
~ -.,//l~,
or J....Ljo/'l4
J...:
ffilnut.88 vi.
^vT 'j 1 h/'7 J,
- .J.....:-/./ j/-re
the ()Iiiee:cs"i
,
as reaGo
~;.../~0
!'I;."lU
inauired
to
t.r1e
CPR drill had
frOIn '"c.ne
scl~ledu.le e
Gte BSllnett stated t~nat "'tilers l;-rill be a
dr111 on
for those
mernoers 'th.at
do
not::
nOJ...Q
riD.:;
V.l. ll.
,
caZ"o.s c
Che Bel1ne":Gt
ana cornrnen~GeG on '....>u''C
A
frOHl bJSP
tile (trill sch.edllled for 12/11/740
Roll
ltJa,s
lor tJ18 t1"'O
~ .
Ilre
alarrrrs
"GO "02'"1',3
1:.r16
of b.o'1.lr's
~
1:0:'
-!-'!
Gne
...-., ~,...."'" \.-
;!.',.,.<.j.j.'j
ofDeGeE1~Oer ,
tile n.8vf Federal
and hour La'v~" to our
effect 011
o
Ger16;ca.ldiscussion
l.a}t'i on. T,ne
of the Fire
o
"';;
ga-tl e all
or tb.8
~.
s:lre
Buwreau, for the llL011T.llS of
:No11ember
th, N~J Barber and Proto
Prevention Week at Brookdale
the
'Gk18
aYl d.
94 ha~ve oeen
O'~ l'J /')(' 17 "
h -'--'- J'.J! ,4
over T.O )~1lnt,er
COHIG1'S11Ce
\J.l. J..
all G.
HIore
Ff/lO sta:t,ed tl1at d,vsoon ,as there
i..Sl~ f-iid. CQu.rse ~v~111 be scl1eduled$
/
are I,)
e
H~Srnith f{a "i/F
Fourrlier llad no
......--;-
c.. v
tit1le 011 the tJr 0
Rl'~
-1-
FrviO i S
seein,g that 'the
on tne
rU..nas
are t,ne orles lfll0 tlave
rlgo
of
to 111U01..1al.
trlEtS
,
~""r1Q
c..:::
set l:ortrtL
III
t,tle
. ,
iTC.L:n1.lT..es
,~
01
the
Officers 1
!., ..
0.nlS
da.t,8 e
It 1'J as
1.. iJ.'"G ner
lJ.oted
t.haTJ
is to
t..oa"n71 c,all vrhere
'kiat.er rUaj7"be D.eceSSarjl,
SUCl1
~,-
G.;;::'
1.::.tle
rU.I'a..L arec"s
The
1;<ras re-.:rie\.'\ied e
'" - - ..
01]-1...1 e"L lrl
A nelt;
~ "t..,
SCr18a'LLLe
vdl1
De
-ven
to
ea.cn
of 'c'ne
tteee
8.tl
~rJ..
-L'l.;
~::;,
a
oe
awaras c~mnittee
p...'tle.lP
r,~o e
on
Darrel rsarson
, j/ /'-" .: ,-
i..1--1 0 i /4 ...LL.
tr.ta
"'j~i-., c.
V..;..~""...
'"l , .
COlliG evac'uat..6
Fl\10
0;/ Ff~fO Ditter,
to
Darrel Pearso!"':. 1.;i than
Bellnet
instrl1Gt.ed the
COHtlli t tee
..".,./".
i..;'..j
COITLe
U-I~'
;i"Jl til
should be
u'ue
to
vlie
date of this
.L.':
meeu..l..ng,
there was no fire report
ready
for
l'
;:.,r18
, ~ .'"
IHorrcn 01
1~"\r010
,
SeCOrlG
F
D.
-, .
.r'curnler i~O
IJIOt.ioll
d0
rl0ur.s e
~hnUGes recorded
/,/
(!:#/
~"'r
.:..,.....~.
..I .". ..
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l'jITNUTE.s
REGULAR 1;.fKETII~G
JanuarJT 5, 1975
Chief Re~ller called the meeting to order at 1340 hours.
TIle Pledge of Allegiance was given 0
Roll call was taken vQ0n 32 present, 2 excused and 1 working.
The 111inutes of the 1/5/75 Officers t Neeting arId. 'the Regular of 12/1/74 Viere
read by Secretary Reedyo The regular meeting minutes were aDDroved as read.
Asst. Ch. Bellllett read the following correspondence:
ThallJc you letter from Huscular IfJstroph;T re: Distribution of can,,'1.isters 0
Thar~ you letter from Chief Berner, C~rstal FoD. re: Mutual Aid assist~
F /F Canmbell a:cri ved a0 1345 hours 0
F/M Reedy gave his usual ~liformative report on the activities of' the Fire rrevention
Bureau for the month of December, 1974.
Bre11er reported 0n8:0 t.nere w"7s B.:.'1other ~g?od w,ork detail on 1/4/75; ~hat a
truck ched: roster "iill be Que to comllcts oetv!een members scneduJ..ed. on the last
one and ~ne current one; FMO class Will be held this month; probably on the 18th - a
IIp sheet vlill be posted in the 11ext fe\v daj"'s.
F1jIO Has
had nothing new to renort on Rescue Training.
Fi{O
the
reported that a Standard 1st Aid course (25 hours) ~iill be held starting
nar0 of Feburaryo This will be ffi1 evening courS6o
Old Business:
F/F Harrison recuested al In Service Insnection of International Multifoods for the
members of the Dent. Chief ReLuer assigned Assto Cho Bennett to make the arrangements
for the tour as soon as possible.
r.Je1v Business:
Chief Re:Lller extended tharJ(s to Brevler for seeing to the installation of h:\rdrant
Ditter & F/F Rogers lor camiister distribution and pick Up: to N10 Has
for for the installation of carpet in the front room & S offic8o He
1"'1 . . . - ! ri ---. .r" -... . 0 -JT':'! ('I ., - - .J-'_. f ~ 1.) . n
Iurt.ller c011gra--cu.l.a'C8u. l"filu Hasslng (,: 1:". rvarnpoe.1..J.. OnL-!!6lr Sl.1ccess~UJ.. comp_e"tlOl1 01
the EMT course at :North tifemorial I:jledical Center 0
Chief Re~ner stated that Probo
L ' .
. UQ1-ng,
French,
.,.
<.! 0
Fournier and Dahlhe~'TIer \~ill
1)8 atten.o.in.g the requ~iredFirernanship Training course at
1/8/75(1 Ca;tso }Io Srrd..th & Prall and l~sst. Ch~ Bennett 1~~rill be
cour,se couunenclng on 1/7/75.
Vo-Tech cOITmenclng
attending an Instructors
The ann"ual attenclance recoro. for 197/-4. lS posted OJ1 the bulletin boardo
'tJa,g not talcen into accou.nt in figuring the jjPj~ centages 0
Time
out
Chief ReL"ner explained to the
w~ll have on the ODe ration of
the subject.
menmers what effects the new Federal WaQ8 & H~ur Law
the Department. ~~ere was general discussion and questions
p/p Keifer suggested that due to the need for space
be donated to an out state department that has need
such a decision 1/Jou1d have to be made by City
for
.l..'
une
'.l..
lve
new engine that 4191 rr~ght
Chief ReL~er stated that
for
..4.sst (I
Gho
Bennett
read.
. ,
0118
December, 1974
fire
l'epor:.. 0
Photographs of the members were t~cen for the purpose of attaching to their persor~le1
files: -
I"'lotion.
w/~ H..... ........--:.......; Cl. 0-;:1
~ ~ ",C:.".~_~ . J
second by
~.l..
Lit., 0
Smith to adjourne
f10tion carried.
)\ieeting ad.4ourned at 1~26 hours.
~inutes recorded by:
2"II I\J(J'l'':;S
FEGT]Lll~R
Februa~T 2, 1975
Chief
..,.-. .
1..'1.6 lIT18 Y'
called the
ITleetlIlg to
order
at 13L~2 hou~rs 0
The
of A11e~iance was glven.
R~oll
call 1~las
taken .w"l-ch 30
present, 1
,
eXCUS6a,
2 working and 2 absent.
The nrinutes of the Snecial Officers'
of 2/2/75 and of the
heed.:};'" 0 The Regular ffilnllt.es
~ee-clngS of 1/25/75, 1/29/75 and Officers~
of 1/5/75 Were read by Secretary
were approved as read.
had
" i?, _ ~
another good "wrk qtal.1.. on 2/.1../7'); the FMO
OYl1,\[ one m..lOrr"'O~.Y' .;.n'~.J...+ond.;:!n,...a.o
. '::'.l...!...J -- -"- .......1 '-"... ......_ _ V ..........,.;;.~J~_.............."...,
dealer aftT ':.",~:. ~~-<:) is ",-d::.;..:._"::"lOJ.
Bre\'ler renorted that he
t . . . 1_ l ., Il (, 17 ~
ralnlng seSSlon Ile_d on .L,_Oj ')
4188 he has been in contact vdth
L ^.~3r'::6_~ 2/10/75.
A-IP.'1'1 N 0;\1 '17-'
had
the
Fire Reed~r gave a short report on t118 activities of the Fire Pre"\re21tion
Bureau for the month of J&~uary, 19750
'3 Stenger & Bro~m had
seen after
. , -
t.ne regu-Lar
questions regarding
hours of the
Fire Code iJiolatio!1s theJT have
Marshal and asked what Dro-
cedure was as far as reporting
DisDatcher is to be called and
stated that in
t.ne
should sent d. Po I ice
squad to
~, . ,
cneCK on lL,e
Tt"l
11eed 'the t'lre l'ilarsh.al or C11ief
con"Cact:: themo
ElvI0 !1assi11g,: had nothing ne1~r to
on Rescue Training 0
FI"10
renorted that a Standard First
F~id
Course will stal~ on 2/6/75
canpletion onD~esday and
at 1830
hours"
It y.;iJ..l continue froTn then
~
Irom
hours to 2130 hours each
Old
F\:O
tIle
lor Gn8 Porto-power have not been labeled
8..:3
for a parGs list from
f"'I ~..,....., J ,
ltn G nennet.:t oZl
Bre1.yre:-t' }:loil'lted out that the installed gate in the hose t01fer is
a gat,e and it shou1d not be cliJnbed o'vero
NevI Bu,siness:
Chief introduced applicant Donald no Breyette to the
He has beeTl recornIllended bJ'- the L-lembership COlnrni ttee for' accep-r,ance as a
Probationary 1':Iember in the Denartment 0 Ivlotion b;r FI':IO Stenger, second. b3T
F/Fu '"'I F011""nieY' +0 a"'c"'''''+ D! oll-al.-1 H Pre,rO++A::l~ ~ D-n_, "ohah_'o".n.aJ'7T. ",'{P~"'i"O' p._('.
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Ivlotion carriedo
Chief Reimer made
': . n
a O1"l81
" .
st.at.emerrL
on thestatu.s of 1~iages for the Department 0
TI~e Officers have been asked to
1~lage resolu.tion to the CitZJ In
'The court injunction is
re1.~rri teand ere sent a nevi
December Of 1974 a. record. of hours "'\'~ra5 and if Vie na.j Deen u.tlde:c the ne'!i"i
Federal Law there would have been an additional ~OO out in
for that mont.n~
Chief
2/5/75
abancion, the idea
Jre F/F' PrograIu \rill be discussed at the
and that action at that t,:une be taken to either
to
a prograzLa
Chief Re~~e~ reported th~t David Burke has into the Marine
Corpso and 18 currently lD San Diego, Cal. for basic training~ He was given
an }}._"lllard of li1erit. prior to his leaving for the Service 0 Tt"1ere i;".,ras a photo
ana short story in-the 1/30/75 issue of the Post newspaDer.
F/F D. Fournier inquired a:e to why there VIas no special drill held on 2/1/75.
Engineer Bre11er stated that he hadactu.ally forgotten about it arld that lIe
would have had a conflict ~~th trying to instruct 0he drill and SUDerVlse the
\--lork detail als.o schedu~ed for that dateo
l~lotion T,,~laS Inad~e by
Dolan, second by
Barber t.Q aa.]01...lrne
lvlotion carried It
adjourned at 1421
recorded b~r:
riIII~JL1TES
PtEGUI~t:.~R }-,iEETII.JG
I;Jfarch 2) 1975
Chief
called the meetlng to order at 1305 hours.
The PledGe of Allegiance was glveno
Roll call ~-vas takerl ~Ji th 2:9 pre sent, 2 111orl<:ing, 1 OTl vacation, 1 exc1.1sed
and 3 absent 0
The rninllt.es of the Officers t rneetings of 2/5 j
of' ?/? /75 H"'r'o "",;:;,4 b'lT S"'c"ot;:;"'IT
..... -. -,! t., ........- '.... .- ..................... . J '-'..;.. .~, .",......... ef
UG8S were aDproved as &~lendedo
2/19, 2/20, and the
The regular meeting ITllrl-
Chief ReLTieJ.' i11trochlced COUl"1cilman Peter Enk \^lnO 'h'as 1 Yl at.tendance "':/.!l"[.D.
hi,s sonQ
Asst~ Ch~ Bennett
the corresDondence
tile deli ~ler;;~ 0 f
the ne\\1' engine 0
Brevler
tha0 ~he one man he had for work detail on 3/1
a fine
job;
the
rac.t~
is n01~! installed
in.
I~
,w.l.
t118 left
front
corn-
Prevention Bureau - no
,....T\;t.,-..
1'1."1\.)
he lS
s"Gat.ed. that he lS 17 hortI's in.to th.s sta11ciard first aict COllrse
Vllt,n 8hollrs left for comp~Let.lon.o
FI;fO
s"tat,eG 'GI'la!, 0.,0 t:.ne concl1~sion of' 'r-,no first aid cou.rse n01,"1 UllGer
",/Ja-y 11'8 1~IOU~Qbe
anot}ler CPR COlII'SeQ
Ch>? Ben.rl.ett r,ead the
ReLllercorn.m.en'"G8Ci. on t.he reSD.otlse
for trhedr!)
Chief
, .., ,
s"Gu.G.en"Gs L,11US
Old Business - none~
Ne-hr Business
Chief l1.8lffier introdtlced aDDlicant Ivf~ k:e Gardner t.o the !nember-
the
condit.ion Ul1der v'lrlich
rnember ~
,
118
lld,;:'
7'"""l i~ .,,'1" .
1:' I" t1aYTlSOn,
mernoer In the
second
for appointment as a
'0"'1' FI1~" Kp-_~. f. "'. ,}._'"' t.n ~""'('o,....-
J -I --~ --- v_ _~__uG
l',iotion earried$
1'.1; }~e
GardlH:;r as a
0hl.C~ Po~mp-,~ in~~o~u~~n ~~nll.0~n+ To',nn ~~m"ono~+o TvhA
\./..... .........;.. _.,,"-'........."".~'...._ _.......0.... '''';.., V '-,"'-A .d.l.......J:'~-'-".'-"'~...v t) ~l.~... _._....r.. .....'-'1\""" __'~
the condition lli~der which he has been recom~ended by the
fo~ as a probationary member 0 Motion P/F
Barb,sr to aCC81)tJohn Sirnonen as a probationarymelnber in
and.
membership
COI1Iffll "GT..,ee
SeC011G
Fi'lO
the
lilot.ion
ca:~rlea.o
Chief Reinler me tioned "Ctlat,
Prob 0
I;lember
ti .
be
ma:cTied
on ),/C:/7'=. anri \I,d II IDA
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-...
:::l.0
Prob ~ l'ileniberDoll
was appolnGea effective 3/1/750
F:.:O
asked vlhat the
response
polic~r 1,.;as
the
"i ~,,....
v..... "
17/17
- -
.
';:'0
i\.sst ~
eh.,
Bennett revieilled. t"tle
~ .
pOJ..lc3Tas
stat,ecl In tIle
gU.ideline S t)
Tl'/T( 'LTa"Y'Y'>'; ....("\.., asl{".pc} 't.~,!hat i.'J~_-Q
" t 1 1, "~-'-"'~l. _" _ _ __ _~
Chief I'CSlIner e~-:plained that
involved with the Du~chase of 5 new pagerso
the plan is to purcflase pa.gersand eilentl~allJt-
Ollt the moni torso
-~/T"l TJ" .. ,.,
L; H t', :=;:-. ..., ,,"yo
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after a short discertatio11 on the tJJne and tI~ouble ta1:en to
naint themee-clng rOOITi cnalTs, adrnonished --ene Fire
for
his
feet on
of the chair he 1,'ras 3l t,"Glng ono
Cha
....... . . . ..
DerlnE-;l~ t.. Inacte __ m00l0n,
seconded by FMO Barber to
drills and
G
In t.h e
.f"). " .. . ..
Ilre s~a0lon mee0lng room
of t118 Fire
DeDartmento
Gsneral
discussion
on the
, .
mOL-lonG
~Vote
'lfas
taken
8 for)
g
oDPosed and 12 not votlngo
failed for lack of majorityo
after the "\Tote l)
There "'w~as
Ill0 re
,-. ..
CtlscUSSlon on
~",...,.",,",
ui.i-C;
s110ject
Ft,IO
. . .
lnqulrec1
'ltehicle
fire.s .,
}{sst Q
as to 1tTnat the ne\-~le5t
Ch. Bennett reviewed
polic3T 1vas
tile p.oliCjT
as stated
:ceSDOIlse
in the
to
Officers? meetin~ llunutesc
Chief Re~uer stated that due to the date the
~ .
IJ~re
for Febura~y had
not beell
as
CoU:.~cilrrrarl Enk [nade a. short stateruel1t
ano.
for their' ser"'iTlces allG
his "Gllanl{s to tYle Staff
01'1 trle
an.d
nevr
farIna t
of
.. """,, ...,
t..11e 1\JQZZ1..8
N B'lIS $
I/fotion
seCOlld
-::'0
l'Jl0"LlOfl
at 5 hOl~rso
I>'finlltes I'ec
Chief itellner called t,he
to order at 1335 hours.
Tbe PIe
~~
~j"';"
\;ras
1l8n e
ftQ,.L..L call Vias
taken 1~rith
??
./-
1
an'j 3
sxeuseCt ,~
'1'11 e illlnllT:8S
'1'rle
,--.-;.
'--'..;-
of
+l~,....
01l:-..:::
Officer~7
of
'J, j? 17::' -\,t,,,,,,~c
.-/j _j ,...- '.'.J.... '"""
:c'ead~ e
~
or
tn.e
T118
itJas read.:
Letter
frorn Chief
Berner,
oi) ...
for IVlarcn
?n+1-->
_,jv...:.
aSSlS0~lce
...+
0.. V
StO,I?8 fire Q
elected
.
election of Officers I.n refer"'enc8 to
2JlenlO tc Ci
Iilenl0 t:o Chi~f
Staff Officer's
TYlllst
t,tlelI'
, '
s"'ca-C,"L1S
elec'ced
t.o
.=:r:
S't,aT,U.S
ano
t,I18
Offic.erstatUSe
r;'tre
~ .. ,..,
fJlarSnEL.L
1i~jaS
not c1iaila,ble
lor
Firf3
H1i:"'P~lj
...., '""'-,- '-".......,'-'.
1~orK
d~etail
or i+/12/7 i~ tool(
- .i j! .,.,. -~
care
:S lUTITll e r
V:larlle<l that. the D11Inp ca:n -brackets lTLD.st be
1\'~ th the
'. ,..
a':;:' terl"tlorl must: Uc
0"1.-11:1-:308 on
p7C'oper
ciiltltion
"",-'!-'"t
',-",..l.
. . -
CnernlCaj~
for
the
... "Y>
......';;.'...
11ave oee11
FlvIO
that
0DD
,......, 'vi .i,_
class
,t! Ci:3
ne-LQ
on
~ 1'"1('\ I" ,-
jj,G\Jj f)c
}Jooth ~
-en at,
nou_r Stai"ldard
CO~J.r5e 113.8 been
c.,J'ldhe attelld.ed
viorl{ed -i f' the Fed Cross
inforlnatioll GIla 1.1e"\,,}'
's
This
R,elief
Old
l\jOne c
N e~d Business:
Prob 0
t'18E1ber :.'~o
Gardner has
neen
to
/.-.,,....
V'\../o
'1JYlder
no
,jEll '(.,n 0
1{OOl(l8
school ~\rillbe
scheduled.
~
lor
tne rnont,ns
01
o
/"'.~
Election of
-~dl1 tie he1.lj. on
t"'
j ,$
0t:at:,lon
HOlise ~dll be held on
./ - mO:.c'e
at
',-,< later date~
Fire ,::,er\rlce
seI~~rlces
oe t1.8_L,:j on
../ )!
1000
hours at the
of He21Ylo Co s ;votech~
Bre1.~;er "["'"111
t) 1. Ol'4
for
serVlce.~
F}fO
t~.Jas
COITlillerided for
of
'Gne
:E~' :~
Course.
JCeife.'"'
tlD 'Gn e
that riP 1:1elded "GlcQO
which had not Deen
ir:tstalled$
Chief rt8J..;;"11SY' directed that
be installed ,- OIlS
aT~
--, ....
t-:osterman dr.
and OIle in the
,.;- ~. ,,.. ,
2',- -(Ilart-
1..0t., as
a teste
The fl "~~
l':lotion.
Capto HQ SmithJ second by
lor the rnon'Ll1 of I"larch, 1975 ~i~raS reaG
to
carr-iedfJ
d..L'
bourSe
IJlin"Lltes j-:"8 COT'G8Q
Cho Bellilett~
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Sunday, May 4, 1975
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1330 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken with 24 present, 4 excused, 8 absent.
The minutes of the 4/16 & 5/4 Officers' meetings and of the 4/13 Regular Meet-
ing were read. The Regular meeting minutes were approved as read.
F/F Angel arrived at 1332 hours.
Motion was made by F/F Sharp, second by FM0 Hassing that election of Officers
be held at 1400 hours. Motion carried.
Asst. Ch. Bennett read the following correspondence:
Letter from Brooklyn Park Jayceesre: invite to Tater Da.ze parade.
City Council Resolution proclaiming Fire Service Recog. Day in New Hope
Thank you letter from Ed. Hill re participation in Vo-Tech open house
Asst. Ch. Bennett asked for questions on the new standby coverage schedule. He
answered F/P Keifer's question regarding the same company having New Years Day
twice in succession.
The was no report ready from the Fire Harshal.
Engr. Brewer reported that he had another good work detail on 5/3/75.
FMO Hassing reported on the demo at the Vo-Tech open house; also that tenative1y
on 5/24/75 in the morning Len Crandell will be conducting a heavy rescue drill
at the training tower.
Old Business:
Chief Reimer stated that the present cost of fire boots is $49.95 pre Asst. Ch.
Bennett restated the policy of wearing fire boots for official duties and that
they are not to be worn for ping pong as this wears them out unecessarily.
Chief Reimer inquired of the Engr. as to status of test hydrant fla.gs. Engr.
Brewer stated that they will be hung this pm.
Capt. H. Smith gave an informative report on the plans for open house on 5/10.
At 1400 hours annual election of Officers was held. F/P Angel was appointed as
Chairman and Prob. Members French & J. Fournier acted as tellers . Results of
the election were:
Asst. Ch. - C. A. Bennett; Night. Capt. - D. A. Prall; Day Capt. - H.N. SMIth;
Night Lt. - D. C. Smith; Day Lt. - S. Schaefer.
Both C~f Reimer & Asst. Ch. Bennett expressed their thanks for past support
to the membership.
Chief Reimer re-appointed Leon Brewer as Engineer.
F/F C.pbell reminded the !leabership that all were invited to participate in
the P.D. ride-a.-long program.
Engr. Brewer opened general discussion on the need for traffic control a.t 42nd
& Zealand due to several close calls and one recent accident 'When F .D. equip-
ment responds via that intersection. FMO Hassing stated his support for Brewer's
position tha.t signaliza.tion is needed. F/F Campbell suggested that a request
be directed toward the City 'I'zaffic Study Commission to study the problem. Chief
Reimer sta.ted he will author a letter to the City Manager requesting a. study
of the possibility of installation of a traffic control signal at this inter-
section.
Motion by Capt. Prall, second by FIF D. Fournier to a.djourn.
Motion ca.rried.
Meeting adjourned a.t l440 hours.
Minutes recorded by:
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Sunday, June 8, 1975
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order a.t 1934 hours.
T'ne Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken with 29 present, 2 'Working, 1 excused & :3 absent.
The minutes of the 5/21/75 & 6/8/75 Officers. meeting and the Regular
Meeting minutes of 5/4/75 were read. The regular meeting minutes were
approved as read.
Asst. Ch. Bennett read the following correspondence:
Letter from Chief to NHPD Reserve re: thank you for assistance with
traffic during house burning.
Memo gil'em Chief to City Manager re: request for traffic control study
of intersection of 42nd & Zealand.
Letter from Chaplain Robertus to Chief re: resignation as Chaplain.
Letter from Chief to Caplain Robertus re: thank you for past service.
Letter from FMO Christenson to Chief re: resignation from the Dept.
Letter from W.A.F.T.!. re: LP Gas school on 7/14/75.
F/t4. Reed;y gave a report of the activities of the fue Prevention Bureau
covering the montlls of March, April & Ma.y, 1875.
Engr. Brewer reported that the work detail ha.d been rescheduled from
6/7 to 6/10/75 at 1830 hours. Hydra.."lt nags were inst.alled in t.he test.
locat.ions on 5/4/75 - the one on 54th Ave. No. near Hoste rman Jr. Hi~
was missing shortly after instal1a.tion.
FMO Stenger turned in a list of recommended items to be purchased to
upda.te the first aid kit in .4194 along with a request for budgeting in
1976 for dues and training.
FMO Hassing reported that the repelling drill conducted on 5/24/75 by
Len Crandall was well worth attending. He inquired as to what provisions
for the care of victims of a major disaster had been made relative to
the responsibilities of the Fire Dept.
Old Business:
Chief Reimer:stated that he has not yet received a reply to his request
for a traffic study of 42nd & Zealand.
IK~ reported that the cab & Chassis for 4188 has been assigned
a serial number and is scheduled for production this month.
Effeetive 5/26/75 FMO Christenson has resigned from the Dept.
Any member ha.ving suggestions for the 1976 budget should bring them to
any Officer prior to 6/10/75.
Lt. De Smith needs 4 men to assist with the Brooklyn Park parade detail
on 6/15. Any one interested see him.
Anyone interested in attending the Ranger LP Gas school sponsored by
W.A.F.T.A. should see Asst. Ch. Bennett by 6/23/75.
Opened a discussion of the replacement of Chaplain Robertus. Motion
by FMO Hassing, second by FHO Stenger that the Department continue
with our own Chaplain and rely on the North Memorial Cha.plaincy Corps.
only if our Chaplain is not available. Motion carried.
FMO Hassing asked all of the members to look for a mi~st~r who would
be interested in the F.D. Chaplaincy for an extended period of time.
Asst. eh. Bennett read the May, 1975 fire report.
Lt. D. Smith noted that the radio base station is not receiving
properly. Chief Reimer sta.ted that it w.ill be sent in for repair.
F /F Harrison inquired as to the policy rega.rding the wearing of
Bermuda shorts to fire calls. Chief Reimer stated tha.t the policy is
that it is suggested they be covered with long pants - for those
responding to the station a spare pair of long pants could be kept
on the member's coat hook.
Motion by mo Stenger, second by FIM Reedy to adjourn.
Motion carried..
Meeting adjourned at 2026 hours..
Minutes recorded by:
MINUTES
Speei~l Meeting
li.ille 17, 1975
Chief R@imer called. the meeting to order at 1905 hours"
Roll
was taken with ~~ presen:t., 3 working and 4 absenta
stated the purpos@ of this meet~ ~s that it is approaching time
the 1976 budget ref!ue~ts in Md that one of theOffieer:s h~s proposed an
of 2.5% Mross the board in pay received" He that he
consensus ofll\i;.~bership should be heard prior to a pro-
fl;dr kind of increase tOlr..anagement" He increases in
granted to the de~rtment since 1962 along with the projected increase
proposal would make the lJudget" He fu.rther stated that the
by the ma,jority the membership at this meeting ~i.ll be 8UO-
approval which does rIot nee~~sarily mean it will approval"
bf 25% Cl:ime from.. Chief stated that it
last raise which is about the g~e
T!J!;ceiv~d consid.ering cost of living, etcG
&I
jf:>
sta.ted. in the
too
have received over the
stat@d he felt the 25%
not~d. that should we reci!ld.v~ the 25% it would make Us one
.. _:.:. in area ~
"s-;-.gt.A tV ff?:J
or
been
pro=-
to
has created a savings
work 9
payroll whereas
if there
other
on YS"
he did not
property
SO~
Stenger
still in
sequ.ence'bei~ ~id~s one
attention th~ City
of r~~olution w~,S
r'l.U'.lS occurring
eo 'tl.r't"g ~
rtm" Chief stated
by the payroll dept"
th~t the m~bers are to be
the dep~tment clear
1975
inerease
F/F Keifer
i'fe~kend..
or.J.y logical to
on
~fi a
it
Stenger asked wnet the percentage of pay inere~se was in 1973 when the last raise
""'M in call paY'" Chief st~ted abou.t 20%" Stenger a.sked there would be a
eaa.'!'lge is the Co. response policy if the pay ra.ise were approved. Chief st<l,ted that
he could not ~swer the question at this t~~e.
FIF Angel noted that the Cityts contribution to our retirement aecora~ng to the new
actuarial has dropped from approx" $33,000 to $21,000 per year" He further stated
that we should keep this in mind as the increase of an estimated $10,000 in payroll
would be offset by this decrease in retirement contribution"
mo ~tenger stated that he felt the proposed raise is justified Wld that he felt
anydi~rease in response woul.d not show responsibility~
asked if the pay INcrease was negotiable and also stated he aels that th.e
response policy downgrades fire protection
resv~nse ~ Chiej;~ stated he feels protection ha.s
Assta Bennett are responsible for anything
A very lengthly discussion for the protg and cen's
"w~S helde
and should be changed to fuller
been do;m.graded and that he
l'ess than full response to alarms ~
of the Compa.."lY Response Policy
Chief' poirrt,ed out
responded'
that as a result
that they W<:'H"@
survey last fall 16 out of 16 mSlilbers
nth the rate of at that timea
F/M
Capt$ Prall & It" Schaefer- stated that they all supported the
increase"
"'''as made by FIr D" Fournier~ .seconded by Capt$ Prall to
to propose the recommended 25% across the board wage increase
Dept, $ budget proposalo rtfotion carried \%"1 th 3 des ending votes..
mo
asked if the response policy would be negotiable should changes be
f stated that hoped it would be"
the increase
" wages.
noted t_hat
sC8ed'illed for
saggestions were made
a ne~1' date"
School
about :possible
The picnic Committee
eo
F/F suggested that a. change to pay by the alarm in the instance of
recommended a Asst" Ch" Bennett noted that per the budget pay is to be
He further stated that he doesntt thifl.k that either extreme is fair and
the m.ethod is a fair mid=point.
Keifer, second
F~O Stenger to adjourn"
carried..
adjourned at 2006
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recorded by:
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lNSTRUC'1'OE:
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ComD"'--lW No. 1
Ca pt Prall
Lieut Smith
F /H Re"edy
FHa BrOi'lTl
FHa CJ~
FHa Stenger
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J.< .r
A~Y1gel
F IF CamDoell
FIF Fournier
FIF Harrison
FIF EassiYlger
FIF Keifer
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IJIartenson
FIF
Rod:dgu.ez
F IF lwgers
Frob Dalhei.;ller
Pro b Lud',dg
Prob S~
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SSffiIDULED TRAINING DRILL f..r:;CORD
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11
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TOTAL 111 liTTEI;JD1tNCE
ATTENDANCE
"'5? e i! I A L. m e En IJ.G
0-)7-75'
Comuanv Ho. 2
Chief ReLmer 1)('
Asst Chief BennettJ<
Capt Smith
Lieut Schaefer
Engr Bre1'!er
F1YIO Barber
FHO DUt er
LEGEND
Fli0 He.s s:L'1g
FIF Clemens
FIF OOle.n
FIF Lilley
F/F 1.Ielas
FIF 1\-:' 'I
l~:lgaarQ
FIF Roberts
FIF Sharp
X Present
A - P4bsent
E Excused
(r1I - VJ CJ 12-1" i N {.,
Prob
Fournier
Prob French
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Pro b ..~~
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TOTAL TRAINING TIES
HOURS
MINUTES
Regula.r Meeting
Sunday, July 13, 1975
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1935 hours..
The Pledge of Allegiance was gi'Ven..
Roll ca.ll was taken with 26 present, 3 excused and 5. absent..
The minutes of the Officers' meetings of 6/10, 6/18 & 7/13 and Specia.l
General Membership meeting of 6/17/75 and Regular meeting of 6/8/75
were read.. The Special and Regular meeting minutes were approved as
read..
Asst.. Ch. Bennett read the following correspondence:
Letter from Sen.. Humphry re: delivery of 4188.
l~tter from Dick Stensrud, Cooper High School re: thanks for assist with
crowd control at Cooper gra.duation.
Letter from Chief of Elizabeth, Mn. F.D.. re: thanks for donation of coats
and boots.
Memo from Chief to City Mgr.. re: requested 25% pay increa.se for 1976.
Letters to Sen. Humphry, Sen.. Mondale and Rep. Frenzel re: tha.nks for
assist with delivery of 4188.
Letter from FIM Reedy to Henry Bates, New Hope Lions re: F..P. trailer not
being at 1975 Lions Festival..
Engr. Brewer reported that he had another good work detail on 7/12 lT41. th
four out of five members reporting on time.
The F..P. bureau report was typed and distributed in the mail boxes prior
to the meeting.
f1.10 Stenger reported that F IF Ca.mpbell has attained his Na.tional Regestry
status as a.n El>1T and that Lt.. D. Smith & PMO Stenger have taken the Nat'L
Regestry test.. Also, on 7/29/75 he & Lt.. D. Smith will be conducting a
seminar on shock at the Amba.ssador Nursing Home. He read a letter of
appreciation from a former 1st Aid student of his which related to the
course being the beginning of the student getting much further involved
in 1st aid work..
FMO Hassing had nothing new to report on Rescue Training..
Old Business:
Chief Reimer stated that as of yet there has been no response to the memo
to the City Mgr.. regarding the requested 25% wage increase for 1976.
Asst.. eh. Bennett noted that FMO Hassing, FMO Barber, Prob" ~rdner and
Prob.. Dahlheimer will be attending the LP Gas school on 7/14/75.
Chief Reimer noted that Prob" Breyette will be hospitalized in North
Memorial Med. Ctr. for a. shoulder operation - he will be out of service
for about 6 weeks.
Engr. Brewer gave a short progress report on 4188.
~~O Hassing inquired as to the responsibility of the F.D. during a
major disaster with regard to care of victims. Chief Reimer stated
he would check with the C.D. Director for an answer.
F/F D. Fournier inquired as to the progress with the request for a traffic
study of the intersection of 42nd & Zealand. Chief Reimer stated he has
not had an answer yet.
Chief Reimer introduced Edward Wolff,ta new applicant, to the membership.
Tne Membership Committee has recommended the appointment of Mr. Wolff as
a probationary member on the condition that he remain a.vailable for day-
time response for the next three years. Motion by ~10 Stenger, second
by FMO Barber to accept Edward Wolff on the condition a.s stated as a
probationary member. Carried unanimously.
Chief Reimer reported that sometime in the past month someone drive into
the deisel pump and damaged it. He asked that should a. member be involved
in an accident such as this that he be notified as soon as possible. The
person responsible for the damage to the pump is unkno~n.
Chief Reimer stated that prior to last week the condition of the station
with regard to general houskeeping was not good. He asked that when crews
are on standby at the station that they take care of this.
Chief Reimer reported that Mike Ackerman Fire School will be held in
Robbinsdale on 9/7/75.
New Business:
Chief Reimer noted that the rear service door to the station was found
unlocked 4 times in the last week - he reminded all to check it when using
it to be sure it is lecked.
Chief Reimer noted tha.t the 10% discount a.t the Municipal Liquor Store
is no longer in effect for City employees.
FMO Hassing inquired as to wny we were not called to assist at the c~~ercial
fire in Maple Grove on Co. Rd. #18 & Co. Rd. #109 since Crystal was called
and they were further away. Chief Reimer stated that the Officer request-
ing Crystal thought they ha.d a tanker and they were in need of tankers a.t
the time.
FMO Stenger inquired as to if the proposed air compressor in the 1976
budget will be ordered with a dryer. Chief Reimer stated that it would.
F/F Harrison inquired as to if the specs had been drawn for an aerial yet.
Chief Reimer stated that th~ are in preliminary stages on the Engr.'S
"drawing board.."
FMO Hassing mentioned that some members are getting lax about wearing all
of their protective clothing at working fires.
Chief Reimer reported that Dave Burke has completed Marine crash crew tra.in-
ing and will be assigned to the Marine air base at JaCksonvillei N..C. He
will be going to structural fire school when the school is avai able.
Asste Ch. Bennett reviewed the format and some of the questions in the
proba.tionary test as revised.
Asste Ch. Bennett read the June, 1975 fire report.
F/F Melas inquired as to what was involved in the discussion noted in
the Officer's meeting minutes regarding response to calls when not
specifically called. Asst. Ch. Bennett commented on the mixed up job
of dispatching the call this A.M. to New Hope Nursing Home. There was
a general discussion on the subject. Chief Reimer noted that a meeting
with Dir. of Police Morse is sla.ted for the near future to try to solve
the dispatching problems. Asst. Ch. Bennett noted that with so many
response standards there is much confusion and they should be simplifiede
Regarding men being paid for responding to calls when not a.ware of what
the call was ( such as having seen the rigs respond without having heard
the radio call) , Chief Reimer sta.ted he knew of no instance when a man
has not been given credit and pay for responding.
/
(,y.
140tion by W.D Stenger, second by",D. Fournier to adjourne
Motion carried..
Meeting adjourned at 2055 hours..
Minutes recorded by:
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/ Fire Dept.. Secretary
f.r[NUTES
Regular Meeting
Sunday, August 3, 1975
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1920 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken with 25 present, 4 excused and 6 absent.
The minutes of the Officers t meetings of 7/16/75, 8/3/75 & Regular meeting of
7/13/75 were read. The Regualr meeting minutes were approved as read.
F/1Jf. Reedy stated that the report of the PPB to the membership would be com-
pleted a,."d distributed the first part of the week.
Engr. Brewer reported that he had an exceptionally good work detail on 8/2/75.
Ch.. Rei."Iler noted that 4182 will be going in to Superior Ford next ",eek for
brake work.
FMO Hassing had nothing new on Rescue Training..
~~O Stenger noted that he held a seminar at the Ambassador Nursing Home on
7/30/75 and that there was a First Aid standby crew on duty at the fire station
over this weekend during the State Swim meet held at the Municipal Pool. He
thanked all that helped with the standby duty.
FMO Hassing and Prob. Dahlheimer gave a brief report on the LF Gas school they
recently attended. Both felt that there were too many people in attendance
to benefit greatly from the school.. Also, the slide presentation shown was
very good..
Regarding traJ.m....Tlg on LP emergencies, F.MO Stenger stated that he would find
out when Inver Grove Hts.. is scheduled to train at the refinery in their area
and try to make arrangements for some of our members to attend as this is a
more personalized school, with limited attendance.
Ch. Reimer reported and commented on the follovr.ing:
4188 is now at Interstate Diesel, it should be going to Midway Ford in about
a week, then to General Safety.
Regarding the requested 25% increase in wages for 1976, the City Mgr. requested
and received a survey of salaries of surrounding departments which was rea.d . to
the membership. As of yet there has been no response from the City Mgr.. Short
discussion followed.
According to a study of the Traffic Control Commission and Henn. Co. Highway
Dept. there is no apparent need for signalization at the intersection of 42nd
& Zealand. There may possibly be additional signs placed on 42nd advising
of Zealand being the route for fire apparatus.
Old BusinE?ss:
FMO Hassing inquired as to the information he requested earlier about the
responsibilities of the F.D. during a. major disaster with respect to the
care of the victims of that disaster. Ch. Reimer has not received an answer
for him but would do so next week.
New Business:
Probe Member Ed Wolff ha.s been appointed effective 8/1/75, assigned to Capt.
H. Smith and Co. #2 for training.
Frob. Member J. Fournier has successfully passed a difficult F /F test a.nd
has been promoted to the rank of F/F. He was presented his pocket badge
a.nd congra.tulated by the Chief & membership.
Regarding the use of red lights on members' vehicles, Sec. 169.64(3) of
the P-1inn. State Statutes only allows for 3" in diameter, non-flashing type
light. Any member with flashing or over-sized lights are running the risk
of being tagged by the P.D. Asst. Ch. Bennett read the applicable Statutes
and a short discussion followed.
F/F D. Fournier arrived at 1952 hours.
Tne outside doors to the front room and rear of the station were found un-
hl'ft.)iE.D ~ a few times during the past week. All were asked to chek them when
leaving the station last.
Asst. Ch. Bennett read the composite of response policies wnich triggered a
lengthly and sometimes heated discussion on the area of Fr10'S responding
directly to the station. FMO Hassing, after stating his firm opposition to
this part of the policy, elected to resign his rank of Fr~O and turned in his
Fr-fO pin. He was followed by FMO Stenger who resigned his FriO rank statL.'1g
the same reasons as Hassing. Ch. Reimer asked both Hassing & Stenger for
written verification of the resignation of this r~~. Both stated they
would get it to him on 8/4/75.
Tne next Regular meeting date is scheduled for 9/14/75. Officer's meeting ..Till
begin at 0800 and the Regular meeting at 0900..
Asst.. Ch.. Bennett read the July, 1975 Fire Report.
l..fotion by F/r Lilley, second by F/F D. Fournier to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2029 hours.
Flinutes recorded by:
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/ Fire Dept. Sp6retary
MINUTES
Regula:r~Meeting
Sunday, September 14, 1975
Asst. Ch. Bennett called the meeting to order at 0910 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call "laS ta.1<:en 'With 28 present, 1 working, :3 excused, 3 absent.
The minutes of the Officers t meetings of 8/3/75 & 9/14/75 and regular meeting of
8/3/75 were readG The regular meeting minutes were approved as read.
Engro Brewer reported that only one member sho'V-led up a "lark detail on 9/13 and
noted that members that cannot make their "lark details are to make arrangements
for a substituteo There will be a make-up detail scheduled for 9/23/75 at 1900
hours for those who have missed details in the past. The list of those affected ~ms
read. He also reported that 4188 is now at Midway Ford, it will go back to Inter-
state diesel for SOIne minor work and then to North Brancho
F~O Hassing had nothing new to report on Rescue Trainingo
Assto Ch. Bennett gave FMO Hassing a copy of the approved &nergency Plan of the City
to help ans't'ler the previous questions he had on F oDe responsibilities in a. major
disaster 0
FMO Stenger inquired as to the status of Probo r.fem.bers regarding 1st Aid cardso He
stated he will set up a course later this fall. He requested that drill time be set
aside for 1st Aid training in the near future. There "laS a short discussion on the
renew~l of 1st Aid cards and the possibility of doing this over an extended period
of time in short sessions.
Asate Che Benn,ett reviewed the chain of corrnnand and stated that 'when there are
problems they should be passed along the chain and handled at the lowest possible
position on the cOO1.'1o T'nis progression is Fire-fighter to Lieutenant to Capta.in to
Asst. Chief to Chief. He further stated that FMO's have a non-officer status but
do rank above Prob. Members and Fire-fighters and below' Lt. 'S.
F/F Harrison suggested that FMO's wear a distinctive heLnet color to help making it
easier to recognize them on the fire scene. Asst. eh. Bennett stated his suggestion
would be looked into and considered.
Asst" Ch. Bennett sho\<led the me'1lbership the EMl' patches and pins that will be \'lorn
by members who qualify. FMO Hassing reviewed the requirements needed to at tain E~.f.l'
status. Asst. Ch. Ben.l1ett noted that he \dll recorrnnend that the Relief Assn. pick
.# up the cost of the EMl' pins for the members. He also noted that 'Vlhenever a medical
problem comes up at the scene of an emergency the E?'iT's should be utilized \'1'nen
possible to do so.
Asst. Ch. Bennett inquired of Engr. Brewer as to the latest projected delivery date
of 4188. Short discussion followed with mid-November being the best guess for
deli very- .
Asst. Ch. Bennett noted that the attendance of all members at alanns, drills and
meeting is being looked at closely" There is a. possibility that there may be one
more drill per month a.dded to the schedule.
Asst.. Ch.. Bennett noted that due to an oversight and according to the By-la'\'ls Ja.'1les
Fournier is not yet a Fire-fighter on the department as it takes a vote of the
membership for him to hold that grade. l>!otion by F/F Angel, 2nd by Capt. H. Smith,
to, effective 8/3/75 accept Ja~es Fournier as a Fire-fighter and full member of the
Depar'tt'1lent. l1otion carried unanimously.
Asst. Ch. Bennett noted that Prob. Member French has co.'1lpleted the requirements
and passed the F /F exam and is recommended for appointment to the grade of F IF.
1vIotion by F /F Hassinger, second by FMO Barber to accept Ed French as a Fire -fighter
and full member of the Department. Motion carried unanimously.. Asst.. Ch. Bennett
congratulated French and presented with his badge.
Old Business: none
New Business:
F/F Ca~pbell, F/J1 Reedy & Asst.. Ch. Ben..'1ett comrnented on the preservation of
evidence at',the scene of a recent suspicious vehicle fire. It was pointed out that
the scene ~~s disturbed very little by the fire-fighters and all were rerr~nded to
overhaul as little as possible "men a fire of a suspicious nature is involved.
Asst. Ch.. Bennett re~inded all members that smoking at the scene of an emergency
is restricted to an area a"~y from the actual scene and that at ~~shdowns smoking
is prohibited at all times.
Engr.. Brewer stated that either next or the following Saturaay another FMO class
,-rill be scheduled.. An announcement ldll be posted on the bulletin board soon.
Lt. DG &~ith reminded all that the members assisting w~th crowd control at the Cooper
Football games are there to control the fence in front of the bleachers and are not
to lean on the fence and ~~tch the game..
Asst. Ch.. Bennett read the August, 1975 fire report..
Motion by Capt.. n~all, second by F~ID Stenger to adjourn..
l-iotion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1005 hours.
l{Lnutes recorded by:
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Jo~S. Reedy!
~Fire Dept. Secretar.f
1{[~mTES
Regular Meeting_
October 5, 1975
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1341 hours.
Yne Pledge of Allegiance '~s given.
Roll call "Jas taken \\rith 23 present, 7 excused, 1 "lOrking & 3 absent.
The minutes of the Officers' meetings of 9/17/75 & 10/5/75 and of the regular
meeting of 9/14/75 1-lere rea.d. The minutes of the regular meeting were approved
as read..
Asst. Ch. Bennett read the following correspondence:
Letter from Ind.. School Dist. #281 re; vehicle parking at Meilke Field.
Letter from Dave Burke.
Cop~ of application for memberhsip in the National Fire J:.fuseum$
Copy of the policy re: Probationary training and promotion to the grade of F/F.
Tnere vms no report from the Engineer as he b~S not at the meeting.
F1>:iO Stenger reported that tOit."ard the end of November he 1-.1.11 be offering a
Standard First Aid course. Also, Roger CAmpu is attempting to set up an El.lT
course to possibly be instructed at the Fire Station in the near future.
FMO Hassing had nothing new to report on Heavy Rescue training.
Chief Reimer noted that yrhenever
to be notified of the change..
{~
a member changes residence,~that the Chief is
Old Business:
Asst. Ch. Be~~ett noted that F/F Harrsion's suggestion to change the color of the
helmets of the Flvl0's "VTaS considered. It has been decided to make no change at
this tim.e.
F/F Angel arrived at 1402 hours.
!\Iel'l Business:
Chief Reimer commented that the lack of attendance at a recent Cooper Football
game for help .-d.th crowd control \'laS psobably due to the fact that several m.em-
bers were out of to'Ym and our Dept. '\\'d.S covering for Crystal Fire on that evening.
Chief Reimer noted that the nm'l Nomex coats haave been shipped and should be
arriving shortly.
Chief Reimer noted that the Fire ~~rshal has asked for assistance with Fire Pre-
vention i'jeek details on 10/6 at 0945 and 10/8 at 1330. Anyone available should
assist if possible.
Chief Reimer reminded all that greys are to be worn at drills.
Chief Reimer reported that 4188 'vent up to General Safety on 9/24/75. There is
no definite de1i\~ date yet.
Chief ReL'Iler suggested that the memberhsip should start giving some thought as
to .....'hat should be done "lith U9l. A decision should be made at the time 4188
is put in service.
CaptG Prall noted that the new "76" flag is being flown at the station.
F IF Lilley inquired as to how the old flags viere being disposed of. Short
discussion. Asst. Ch. Bennett is to take care of the disposal.
Asst. Ch. Ben.71ett noted a change in scheduling of drills. There will be drills
on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wed" nights of each month. All members are expected to
attend. The " will be incharge of the 1st 'VIed" drills, the Capts" the 2nd
and 4th Wed" drills and Asst" Ch.. the Saturday drill.
FIF Angel inquired as to ..iD.at the requirements for d:dll attendance are" Asst.
Ch. Bennett stated that 1'1"ith 4 drill a month, 3 out of 4. should be made. A fa'Tt!
comments v{ere made on past alarm and drill attendance in genera.l. Short
discussion follo,,!ed..
Chief Reimer noted tha.t vn.th the exception of last Friday the fire dispatching
has been much :iJnproved"
Chief gave a short report on his recent trip to Las Vegas for the Int'l.. Chiefs'
Conference"
AsstG Ch" Bennett read the Sept" fire report"
Chief Reimer noted that at the next Regular Meeting the results of the requested
~~ge increase for 1976 should be k71o~~"
Motion by Capt.. Prall, second by F~D Stenger to adjourn.
IVlotion carried.
MeetL.'1g adjourned at 1417 hours.
l~nutes recorded by:
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/%~.S. Ree~
; Fire Dept. Secretary
l'>ITNUTES
Regular lvfeeting
Sunday, November 2, 1975
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1433 hourSe
The Pledge of Allegiance l'laS given.
Roll call vlaS taken i1ith 26 present, 9 excusede
The minutes of the Officers' meeting of 10/15/75 & ll/2/75 and the Regular meeting
of 10/5/75 were reade The minutes of the regular meeting were approved as read.
Engr. Brel';er reported and commented on the fol1ovd.ng:
.L'Lezns left on the work bench for re}:'air should be tagged indicating \1hat the problem is e
~~e relief valve indicator light on 4183 is back in servicee
Gave a brief report on the work detail of ll/1/75.
Presented Cr~ef Reimer with the paper disc that covered the fuel gauge in 4186 for
an extended period of t~~e and indicated that the gauge is now operational.
FMO Stenger had nothing new to report on 1st Aid training.
FHO Hassing noted that the E~1T course starting date has been changed to 12/2/75 i'lith
a starting time of 1900 hours.
Old Business:
Chief Re~ller reported that the City has offered a 7% increase in "lages for 1976.
The Officers have met 'V'lith the City I\'Ianager ~lith nothing concrete decided as to
acceptance or rejection of the 7%. Chief Rei.mer read a proposal he drafted to in-
corporate the 7% increase for ~lages for 1976G A?st. Ch. Bennett stated that most
of the Officers feel that alarm pay should be figured on the actual alarms responded
to. He further related some possible proposals developed by the Officers. Chief
Reimer stated that he ~laS not e~~~re of the proposals mentioned by Asst. Ch. Bennett
and wished he had been informed of them earlier. C~neral discussion followed.
Motion vm.s made by F /F D. Fournier, second by FHO Stenger to call a special meeting
of the me'llbership on November 9, 1975 at 1800 hours to detennine ho,"! any vlage in-
crease proposal should be presented to the City IvIanager. lvIotion carried.
Chief Re:L!ler noted that 4188 should be here by ll/15/75. He 1,dll be sending a
letter to the City r.1ac'1ager requesting direction on the disposal of 4191.
New Business:
Chief Reimer expressed tha~~s to N10 Brown, FMO Hassing & F/F Rogers for their
efforts in distributing ~ID cannistersG
Chief ReL~er noted that copies of the proposed changes in the Constitution and By-
Laws have been distributed. He further related proposed changes in section 2.70
of the City Code which "l'iOuld be made to make the B;y-Laws, Constitution & Cit;y- Code
compa-table,.
Chief Reimer stated that he has received recently 2 com2laints of members using
excessive speed in responding to calls. All were reminded that speeding is
illegal and each one is responsible for any tags he may receive.
Chief Rei~er reminded all that any requests for replacement of protective clothing
is to be handled by the Captain of the company the member is on.
Chief Reimer noted that the last drill in November and December have been cancelled
due to conflicts ~dth holidays.
Chief Reimer noted that
deck of the hose tower.
installation.
a suggestion has been made to install a gate on the upper
Engineer Brewer had been assigned the task of making the
F/F Sharp requested consideration of changing the meetL~g day to SaturaaYG Chief
Reimer noted that present arrangements seem to be best for the majority.
Chief Reimer noted that Richard Lud1>Jig has satisfactorily co.'1lpleted the requirements
for probation and has been recommended for prQ~otion to the rank of Fire-fighter.
He noted that according to research it has been found that there is no need for a
vote of the membership for a member to be promoted to the rank of FjF and therefore
there 1dll be no vote on this promotion no,,; or i11 the future. The membership has
its vote at the tille they accept a member as a probationaF~ member. He presented
Ludlrlg -vJith his pocket badge and appropriate cOl1..gratulationso
Motion by Capt. Prall, second by F/F D. Fournier to adjourn.
l-lotion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1537 hours.
~linutes recorded by:
I,IINUTES
Special l.feeting
November 9, 1975
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1804 hours.
Rollcall was taken vdth 22 members present.
Chief Re~lier made an opening statement as to the purpose of this special
meeting. He noted that the membership had recently voted to request a 25%
raise in pay and the City Council has authorized a 7% increase for 1976.
The 7% increase a.'nounts to a total of $41,553.. The membership is being
asked as to their w~shes at this point.
Prob. Member Breyette suggested that a set rate of pay be established and
that a bunus at the end of the year be paid if the entire budgeted amount
\iere not paid out.
FlvlO Hassing inquired as to where the excess monies from the 1974 budgeted
payroll "lent as all of it \.vas not paid out in call pay. Chief Reilner stated
that it 1'laS returned to the City General FlL.'1d.
Several suggestions were presented ranging from no change to p/F Sharpis
proposal for a 25% increase based on projecting the actual number of runs
responded to instead of the estimated 360.
Motion ~~s made by Lt. D. Smith, second by FMD Bro~m to accept the $41,553
budgeted aliount for sa1eries for 1976. Motion carried \iith 2 votes in
opposition.
F/F D. Fournier made a motion to accept 7% across the
criteria for wages. FMO Stenger seconded the motion.
by a vote of 5 for and 12 against.
board based on todayis
The motion was defeated
Motion vlaS made by F/F Nygaard, second by F~ID Stenger to accept Chief ReL'ner's
idea for distribution of the $41,553 for 1976. The motion "ras defeated oy
a vote of 7 for and 10 opposed.
Motion vlaS made by FMO Hassing, second by L~e D. Smith that the Officers
meet and come back to the membership vd th particula,rs of the proposal mentioned
in earlier discussion that they developed vmich included a 25% pay increase.
Hotion carried.
Chief Reimer appointed a committee to be chaired by F/F Sharp and included
F/F D. Fournier and F/F Nygaard to come up \ilth a proposal for 1976 v~ges from
the membership less any Officers.
Lcfotion by p/F'D. Fournier, second b;y FI'fO Stenger to adjourn.
lvIotion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2027 hours.
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HI NUTES
Pl.egular I"feeting
Sunday, December 7, 1975
Chief Re~~er called the meeting to order at OglO hours.
Ine Ple clge of Allegiance IVo.S given.
Roll call 1\;ras talcen 1v"it11 31 present ,a.nd 4 absent 13
The minutes of the Officerfs meetings of 11/19/75, 12/6/75 and 12/7/75 and of the
Special meeting of 11/9/75 and Regular meeting of 11/2/75 viere read. The minutes of
the Special and Regular meetings \'lere approved.
Enginee! ~r~w~~ rep~r~ed on the wo~k ~~t~il of 12/6/7? a~d,note~ that the new rosters
for work ae~a~~s ana ~~~ck check ShOULd De ready oy ~ne ~s~ of ~ne year.
FMO Stenger had nothing nei>l to report on 1st Aid training.
Old Business:
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vh~el lte~mer aSl\:ea lor a mot:~on ~o accep~ or reJect. t-ne rev~sea !.Jons ~ ut-lon ana y_
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· lVlo~~on vIas mane oy .i' l' r1ar enson, secona oy .1' l' Nygaara ~o accept -ens reVlsea
Constitution and By-La.ws. Questions on the changes were answered and discussion held.
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upon vo'Ce "Gne mo~~on .IaJ.~eQ 0 pass 0 n~el .rte:uner appo~n1Jeu .i:' 1: o.Lua;-ng anG. r', 1'1 .
Fournier as a COill~ttee to work on the changes discussed.
l'lotion by Asste Chief Bennett, second by
a.nd By-law anlluendments be taken by ballot.
Barber that the vote on the Constitution
rvlotion carried.
Asst. Chief rev"ievled the Officers' DrOwsed \~-age structure for 1976"
folloi'IedG It 'IllaS decided that on 12/9/75 at 1900 hours the Officers
com.rn:ittee should ITleet to trY' to finalize their proposals on 1\!Cl.ges"
General discussion
and membersrd.p
New Business:
Richard DahL~eimer J:1..a.s been prornoted to the rank of F/F effective 12/1/75G
The response of a.pparatus mentioned in the Officers t meeting minutes of this date vlere
. .
rev1.e-V16a It
1"ne response policy ....la.s revie1'IedG
Cn f '"'': - .l.' . 1 d "k".5..... "'Df'T.l"T pvO r'a '. - and 1:;' /p ""'~g~r~ - .l.' . 1 ' 0 c"
. ie_ n.e..l.Jner "nanEre. .J.l'lV b.J.\.V.'il\, .dl n ss~no '_' .i:/~' !1.\..' \::;: ;:, .i'or lJneir he_p in tn~ pi l\.-UP
of IvIuscular Dystrophy cannistersand distribution of March of Di.Jl1.es cannistersG
Ther is a memo on the bulletin board from Chief N~~erfroh, l~lsG FGD. regarding the sale
of poinsetta plants at the Mpls. fire stations, should anyone be interested.
Ivlotion 1vaS made by F/F D" Fournier, second b~t FHO Hassing to return the hour
regular meetings of Feb" & Apr., 1976 to that noted in the present By-Laws.
on the motion" Motion carried by a vote of 11 for and 10 against.
of the
Discussion
Fl.iO Br01~'Tl inquired as to if there is a change L'1 the car washing policy n01,'7 that the
apparatus has been re-arranged. Chief Rei'ller stated that there is no change.
F IF Keifer noted that he felt tha.t the members living flInher from the station that
had to respond directl:r to the station i<Jere arriving too late to make any rigs and
therefore 'h)'ere not getting a..'1y experience other than \<Ja5hing trucks and floors.
A short discussion resulted "lith Asst. Chief Bennett pointing out that "Jith the ctrrival
of the nevi engine, it takes at least 18 men to properly man the first four units
leav~ng the station on an alarm.
Hassing vrent on record as complimenting the Truck Committee on a fine job done on
41880
Capt. Prall noted tr.a.t the seat belts in the. '.ere1'! cab are in the "lay of the belts for
the Scotts. Engr. Brew'er 1~ill 1..Tap them and put them tov.rard the back of the seat so
they are not in the '..ray.
Motion by Capt.
Prall, second by Capt 3
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lvlotion carried.
Heeting adjourned at 0940 hours.
pnnutes recorded by:
I{[}.J'UTES
Special lvleeting
December 1.4., 1975
Chief ReLuer called the meeting to order at 1705 hOlITso
Roll call 1,,;8.S taken ,.,-ith 18 members presento
i-iotion vJC.s made by LtG Schaefer, second by Fl.rO Stenger to accept L,ne 1976
Wage and Salary Pro~~sa1 dated r~cember 9, 1975 (copy attached) 0 Motion
carriedo
The meeting \~S adjourned at 1710 hourSe
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This proposal is intended to provide the City of New Hope with adequate fire protection
for a one year period, staying within the budgeted aF~unt of $40,169 established by the
City l1anager.
1. It is based on 355 alar.ms, but due to multiple alar.Ins, payroll is based on 315 paid
alarms. 1975 currently has over 30 such alarms requiring no payroll due to the
acceptable policy.
2. It is also based on no major changes in current response policy and full expenditure
of the budgeted amount.
3. Under this proposal, alarm and drill payroll i-rould be :Paid every six months and would
not change from the present procedure. The first si.x. months :Payroll .-rould pay full
schedule, '/lith the second she months payroll paying a percentage of the money left
based on the pay scale outli.l1ed belol'1.
EY..a.mple: If the second six months payroll computation 'tJOuld exceed the funds avail-
able by 71>, then all alarm, overtime and drill p3.y for the year would be
paid at the rate of 93% of the wages earned by an individual member. Li.~e-
wise, if 5% of the money was still left after figuring the second six months
:Payroll, all members would be paid at the rate of 105% of money earned.
4. Any member leaving the department duri.l1g the year l-rou1d be paid at the rate of 75%
money earned, with an adjustm ent :Paid at the end of. the year.
5. Under this proposal, wages would be paid from December 1 through November 30th of the
foUCI'ling year.
. \'IAGE SCHEDULE
~ssistant Fire Chiefs monthly salary @$175 per month for 12 months:
/ ingineel' Jl 200 hOUl'S ;~$4. 25 per hour:
Engineer 1 250 hours J3. 75 per hour:
~dian 250 hours 8$3.75 per hour:
RUN AND DRIL: PAY
$2,100
850
937
937
$ 4,824
Average of 17 men per alarm for 315 paid alarrns:
Average of 18 men per drill for 33 drills &82.50 per hour (2 hrs)
Average of 6 men per stand~J duty for 6 shifts @$10 per shift:
$31,972
2,970
360
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Budgeted A.l1l0unt:
Estimated Costs:
Balance:
35.302
$40,126
$40,169 r
40.126
$ 43
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Officers
F .1.f.0. 's
Firefighters
Probationary F/F's
$7.75 per alarm
6.75' per alarm
5.75 per alarm
3.00 per alarm
Overtime at $4 per hour or any part of an hour
after the first two hours
Average response: 4 Officers, 4 F.M.O.'S, 6 Firefighters, 3 Probationary Firefighters
Average Cost per alarm: $101.50
Presented by:
F/F Sharp, Chairman
F/F's D. Fournier and Nygaard
H'lO Br01<lll inquired as to the possibility of resuming C:ay side drills. After a short
discussion the request was referred to Asst. Chief Ber.L~ett for actior..
Engr 0
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Brewer express his
has not as yet
Brevler should have
leak.
concern and displeasure at the fact that the leak in the roof
been repaired. Chief Reimer st.ated that as soon as possible
a crew ~~th a ladder go up on the roof and check for the source
Motion by Probe Breyette, second by F/F Angel to adjourn.
r;lotion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1428 hours.
Hinutes recorded by:
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IIITt,j"LITES
HEGULlin. 1~iEETING
Februa~J 1, 1976
Chief Reililer called. the fneeti21g to order at 1334. 110UlrJs Q
The Pledge of Allegiance vms glveno
Roll ca~ll 1~JaS ta}~en\'J"i th31 present, 2 e:-::cttsed, 1 1:J'orking [St. 2 a.b sent v
The minutes of the 1/4/76 Regular Meeting are posted on the bulletin boardo
IvIotion by Br01.rn, second by FHO Barber to accept the minutes as postedG
Motion carriede The nunutes of the 1/21/76 & 2/1/76 Officers~ meetings
-were rea.ct 0
:::lg::.-' e B:re1Arer reported thctt both 7.l8 sterda..;V f s a..11d last montl1 is 1-lork details
1ient viellQ He is ha-v-inga problern cutting the materia,l for the mud flaps
for the rigs. He is scheduling a class for all Inembers that are interested
for 2/7/76 at 1400 hours on the operation of L~188o
Stenger reported that the E}IT training vnll be completed after th~ee
more everlil1g sessi,onsalld about a 1~J,eek after tl1ctt l1e '?r.l 11 COll1InenCe a Standard
1st Jtid C01..1rse 0
Fl~O Hassil1g noted t..hat
last yearfs rescue budgete
11as been done regElrdi11g purcl1Clse of i,treras in
Old Business: None
Ne1;f Business:
Consid~e:C,8"tion of the application of Doug l'1otiol] bjt Stenger,
second F!F l~rtenson to accept, pending results of his physical exam and
Courlcil approva.l, Doug Acker.m.c:nas a Probationa.17 Iifernoer of the Depa.:ctruel^1to
IvIotion carried.,
Con.si,derationof t.he appllccrclo11 of Ste"\Te 1":lasgatt.o I*Iotion by Barber,
second~ by' F IF Roberts to accept, pending results of his ph3i'sica,,1 ,exam and
Council approval, Ste--:re 1.;Jasgatt asa Probatiolla~I:Y- flIernber of t.he Depalntmente
Ivlotion carriede
-"~sst." GhQ Belll"1.ett rev-i'61\red some recent problerns vrith apparatus being pulled
from the station on 1~1S and noted that- starting the week of 2/9/76 there
vdll be training on the engines for all memberSQ These sessions w~ll CO~llence
a~t 1900 11ours, 'Nill be 11s1d 011 11on., Tues G and ltledo e-v-elll11gs fi,11d "t~-ill be
lL11ited "[;0 "LIlree Inelnbers 8..t each sessioll 0 Sessions be heldillltila,ll
m~nbers have had an oportilllity to attendo
Asst~ Che Bellilett reported that joint dayside drills are being worlred on by
the Training Officers G TI1ey \~dl1 be Ineeti11g aga.in on tl18 19t1l of Feb Q to
date and sc11edule joillt drilJ_s c
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MINUTES
Regular 1'1eeting
Sunday, April 4, 1976
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1337 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call 't-Jas taken with 34 present, 1 working and 1 absent.
The minutes of the Officers' meetings of 3/1'11/76 & 4/4/76 were read. The minutes
of the Regular Meeting of 3/7/76 have been posted on the bulletin board. Motion
by Lt. Schaefer, second by Capt. Prall to approve the minutes as posted. IvIotion
carried.
The reading of the minutes ..JaS interupted by a fire run at 1340 hours.
The meeting was reconvened at 1359 hours.
Asst. Ch. Bennett read the following correspondence:
Letter to Chief Reimer from Leroy Finkle" Henn. Vo=Tech Student Council re: request
for assistance ..dth crowd control at a concert on 4/29/76.
Engr. Bre..ler reported and commented on the following:
He had a good work detail on 4/3/76 in spite of a few long coffee breaks.
4188 is apparently repaired - he took it out for a test drive this afternoon.
4195 is out of service due to a broken rear axle.
B40 Stenger reported the follo't-dng re: 1st Aid training:
Recent requests for CPR training were referred to North Memorial.
On 4/22/76 he ..dll conduct a single session on mouth to mouth breathing.
Questioned the status of the requirement for members of the Dept. holding advanced
1st Aid cards -- Chief Reimer asked him and ~IO Hassing to appear at the 5/2/76
Officers' meeting to discuss this matter"
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B'fO Hassing reported that F~'fO Barber, Prob" ~1ember Breyette and Prob. ember
Gardner successfully cQ~pleted the ~J~ course they took this past ..iL~ter and are
now EMT's.
Old Business:
Chief Reimer noted that F/F D. Fournier has turned in a rough draft of recommended
changes in the Constitution (! By-La"lS from his cOlmnittee -- they ..Till be reviewed
at the next Officers' meeting"
Ne..l Business:
Chief Reimer complimented F140 Bro'VlTl on the good installation of the City map and
light on the north wall of the apparatus fioor and noted there is a red pointer
that is to be used on this map to locate the scene of a run.
Chief Reimer expressed tharL~s to F/F Lu~Tig for the donation of the carpet that
has been installed in the meeting room and stainJay.
Applicant Tho.1Il.a.S C. Behlke was introduced to the membership. He has been recommended
by the ~.1embership Committee for appointment as a Probationary :!>iember. l'lotion by
F/F Keifer, second by Engr. Breirrer to accept Hr. Behlke as a Probationary I'4ember to
be effective 5/1/76. Motion carried. Behlke \dll be assigned to Co. #1.
Chief Reimer reminded all that filing for election of Officers is open until
April 15th. Election 'Will be held at the may Regular Heeting. Anyone who irr.Lll
not be able to be at that meeting should pick up an absentee ballot from him.
FIF Harrison inquired as to the possibility of commencing summer meeting hours
at the ~4a.y meeting. Chief Reimer noted that, per the Constitution & By-LavTs,
summer meeting hours cannot start until the June meeting.
FMO Hassing requested the correspondence to Insp. Kastonos from the Communications
Officer mentioned in the Officers' meeting minutes be read. Chief Reimer read it.
Hotion by Fr40 Brovln, second by FIF D. Fournier to adjourn.
l1otion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1422 hours.
~unutes recorded by:
p;rr:NUTES
Regu~ar Neeting
Sunday, Hay 2, 1976
Chief Remer ca.lled the meeting to order at 1330 hours.
The Pledge of Allegiance l'laS given.
Chief Reimer introduced retired menber Vern Youngquist, l.JhO l'laS in attendance, to
the membership.
Roll call 't'1a.s taken l.rith 33 present, 3 excu.sed and 1 absent.
1,finutes of the Officers' meetings of 4/21/76 & 5/2/76 l'lere read.
Regidll.r Heeting of 4/4/76 have been posted on the bulletin board.
H. Smith, second by FND Stenger to approve the minutes as posted.
l1:i..nutes of the
Motion by Capt.
Hotion carried.
Motion by F/F Fournier, second by F/F Harrison that the election of Officers be
held at 1400 hours. Motion carried.
F /F Rodriguez inquired as to content of correspondence re: scott air tanks. Chief
Remer read the memo from the OSHA Officer...
Engr. Brel'Ter reported that he had another good lrork detail on 5/1 a...'l1d that the
repairs on 4195 is progressing "'ell and should be completed in about 1 "leek.
Rescue Traixd-'l1g -- FI/ID Hassi-'l1g reminded ~;IT's that they should check into recertifying.
Noted that Jack Yost Heavy Rescue school is corom; ng up on Aug. 7th & 8th.
First Aid -- Reported that he & Lt. Smith recently put 19 people through CPR & l....Iouth
to Houth breathing classes.
Nel'{ Business:
Applicant James S:Lllons lV'aS introduced to the membership. He has been recom.rnended
by the r.fembership Committee for acceptance as a probationary member. Ivlotion by
Fl'iO Hassing, second by F /F Harrison to accept James Simons as a probationary member
in the Department. Motion carried.
Engr. Brel'ler inquired as to the content of the correspondence regarding the near
accident with one of the engines. Asst. Ch. Bennett read the letter.
Chief Reimer reported and commented on the following:
Anyone vlishing to accolnpany Engr. Brewer to State Fire School "lith 4188 on Friday
and Saturday is 1'lelcome to do so.
1\I~ple Grove Fire Dept. has been accepted into the North Suburba...'1 Regional llutual
Aid Assn.
Lt. D. Smith & F/l'4. Reedy both expressed thanks to the me.mbers that assisted 'tdth
work detail and the installation of the fire alarm syste.m on 5/1/76.
F/F Keifer inquired as to the status of the transmission problems 'With 4].880 Chie:'f
Reimer related information on the meeting vrith General Safety and Interstate Diesel
recently held and the l'fork in progress on the problemo
Prob. Hember Gardner has completed the required training and has successfully
passed his F/F test. Chief Reimer appointed him to the rank of F/F and presented
him with his badge.
F/F Fournier inquired as to the status of the Fire Harshal ~dth respect to his
eligibility to run for elective office. Chief Reimer stated that as far as he
knOltlS the memo of last year on this issue from the City J.fan.ager is still in
effect, however there have been recent changes in the City Code and more are to
be made taking the Fire Prevention Bureau out of the Fire Dept. He further
stated that if F /M Reedy vlere to be elected that this issue could be resolved
after the election. He suggested that all should vote 1tdthout consideration
of this problem.
At 1400 hours Chief Reimer appointed Retired Hember Youngquist in charge of
tellers for the election of Officers 1tdth Prob. Members Ackerman & Wasgatt assist-
ing. Ballots were passed out and collected.
vfuile the votes were being counted:
F/F Keifer gave a brief report on the concert at HerL~. Voc-Tech he attended last
Thurs. to assist with crOl-ro. control.
Lt. D. Smith reported on a recent CPR instructors course he attended.
F /F Hassinger asked Chief Rei.mer to renel'! the summer meeting hours for the
membership. The Chief did so.
B10 Hassing requested that the s1tf.Umning pool be reserved for all three summer
months. Chief said he would do so.
Chief Reimer rerr~nded all that Fire Service Recognition Day ceremonies at Voc-Tech
l.nll be held on Sat., May 8th in the morning -- Winter dress uniforms to be iflOrn.
Also, open house at the fire station will be held from 1300 to 1630 on the 8th __
as many members as possible are requested to assist -- Summer dress uniforms to
be 1'10rn.
The folloltdng results of the election were announced by Chief Reimer:
Asst. Ch. Cordell Bennett
Night Capt. -- Doug Smith
Day Capt. -- Jim Hassing
Night Lt. -- Greg Stenger
Day Lt. -- Bill Barber
Chief Reimer reviewed that past record of the out-going Officers and expressed
gratitude for the jobs they performed ltlhile in office.
Capt. Prall presented Capt. Hassing elect 1tr.i.th not only his badge but the shirt
off his back.
Capt. H. Smith presented Capt. D. Smith elect with his badge.
Lt. Schaefer presented Lt. Barber elect '~th his badge.
All newly elected Officers made brief statements of appreciation to the membership.
Chief Reimer presented El'1T collar pins and congratulations to Barber, D. Smith
& Gardner.
Asst. Ch. Bennett infor.med the membership that it has been decided to require
all members to hold and maintain Red Cross Standard & Personal Safety cards
(1tmich involves 26 hours of training to attain). There l'dll be a crash program
taking only one future weekend to get all mambers eligible to hold this card.
General discussion.
F IF Keifer inquired as to 1.1'ny the driver of 4186 1'1aS relei ved by FHa Barber at
the scene of a fire this a.m. Chief Reimer replied that the operator, F /I.f Reedy,
l'laS qualified to operate the engine but his presenee was needed at the fire
to assist 1tnth the investigation of the cause. Keifer further noted that in view
of the outcom.e of the election there are fewer FHO's. Engr. Brew'er stated he will
attempt to get an FMO training and testing program started as soon as possible.
Youngquist stated he would buy beer and pop for the members at this meeting.
He also expressed thanks ~~d appreciation for having he and his wife attend the
last Appreciation Dinner.
Motion by FIF Harrison, second by F/F Fournier to adjourn.
Notion carried.
11eetiTl..g a.djoU-.'Y'lled at 1440 hours.
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REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
Sunday June 6, 1976
Asst Chief Bennett cal led the meeting to order at 1940 Hrs.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Rol I Cal I was taken with 26 present, and 12 excused.
Minutes of Officers Meetings of 5/19/76 and 6/6/76 were read. Minutes
of Regular Meeting of 5/2/76 have been posted on the bulletin board.
Motion by F/F H. Smith, second by F/F Fournier to approve the minutes
as posted. Motion carried.
F.M.O. Schaefer asked about the content of letter from John Lynch. He
was informed that Mr. Lynch apparently thought that we had a paid Dept.
Chief Reimer had written to him to let him know that we have a volunteer
Dept.
F/F Pral I asked for volunteers to assist with Rookie Training on 6/10/76.
One man volunteered at the meeting.
Lt Stenger stated that hose testing wi I I start on 6/7/76 at 1830 Hrs.
He stated that each one which helps wi I I be paid as a regular dri I I.
Engr. Brewer reported that the work detai I scheduled for 6/5/76 had been
cancel led due to the First Aid Class that was to be held. He has scheduled
the make-up work detai I for 6/16/76 at 1830 hours for the scheduled people
and for anyone who has time to make-up.
Engr. Brewer also stated that the new chain saw is in the compartment on
#4 with the K-12. New batteries have been instal led in #2. He stated that
a new work detai I schedule wi I I be out shortly due to change in officers.
He also reviewed the truck check procedures as to a probationary doing it each
week and a regular member only one of the two weeks.
Engr. Brewer stated that if you find something in a location different from
the check I ist to move it to the proper location.
Engr. Brewer also stated that he would be conducting an F.M.O. class on
6/12/76. Anyone interested to sign the list.
Lt Barber gave a report of Fire Service Recognition Day Open House. It was
stated that after an Open House that each piece of equipment should be
check to make sure it is ready for use.
FIRST AID - Lt Stenger reported that they held a class on 6/5/76 with good
attendance. Another class wil I be scheduled this fal I.
Regular meeting minutes
June 6, 1976
Page 2
Rescue Training - Capt Hassing mentioned that a sign up sheet for EMT's
for cl inical time at North Memorial to use towards their recertification.
New Business:
Appl icant Barry Ripley was introduced to the membership. He has been re-
commended by the Membership Committee for acceptance as a probationary
member. Motion by F/F Fournier second by F/F Nygaard to accept Barry
Ripley as a probationary member in the Department. Motion carried.
Asst Chief Bennett made mention of Operation North Suburban. He stated
that there were some problems with the liabi I ities. He stated that if
and when it takes place that everyone is to respond without lights and sirens.
F.M.O. Reedy asked which trucks they are to drive. Asst Chief Bennett stated
that a F.M.O. is to be mainly concerned with driving an engine. He stated
that there are times that the Engr wi I I drive an engine.
Asst Chief Bennett stated that if when you get to the station and #4 & #6
are on the board that 4183 should be started and state that they are stand-
ing by at the station with number of men.
Capt Hassing stated on grass fires that 4194 or 4186 should stay within sight
of 4195 as there is no radio and the siren isn't too loud.
It was noted that there had better be two men in a cab before an engine leaves
the station.
F/F Kiefer asked why F.M.O. Reedy was not wearing a white shirt anymore. Asst
Chief Bennett informed him that City Code 2.70 & Chapter 9 had been revised
taking the Fire Marshal out of the Fire Dept and putting in the Dept of Pro-
tective Inspections. Discussion fol lowed.
Motion by F/F Fournier, seconded by F/F Nygaard to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2045 hours.
Wi I I iam D. Barber
Fire Dept Secretary
Regular meeting minutes
June 6, 1976
Page 2
Rescue Training - Capt Hassing mentioned that a sign up sheet for EMT's
for cl inical time at North Memorial to use towards their recertification.
New Business:
Applicant Barry Ripley was introduced to the membership. He has been re-
commended by the Membership Committee for acceptance as a probationary
member. Motion by F/F Fournier second by F/F Nygaard to accept Barry
Ripley as a probationary member in the Department. Motion carried.
Asst Chief Bennett made mention of Operation North Suburban. He stated
that there were some problems with the liabi lities. He stated that if
and when it takes place that everyone is to respond without lights and sirens.
F.M.O. Reedy asked which trucks they are to drive. Asst Chief Bennett stated
that a F.M.O. is to be mainly concerned with driving an engine. He stated
that there are times that the Engr wi I I drive an engine.
Asst Chief Bennett stated that if when you get to the station and #4 & #6
are on the board that 4183 should be started and state that they are stand-
ing by at the station with number of men.
Capt Hassing stated on grass fires that 4194 or 4186 should stay within sight
of 4195 as there is no radio and the siren isn't too loud.
It was noted that there had better be two men in a cab before an engine leaves
the stat i on.
F/F Kiefer asked why F.M.O. Reedy was not wearing a white shirt anymore. Asst
Chief Bennett informed him that City Code 2.70 & Chapter 9 had been revised
taking the Fire Marshal out of the Fire Dept and putting in the Dept of Pro-
tective Inspections. Discussion fol lowed.
Motion by F/F Fournier, seconded by F/F Nygaard to adjourn. ~~tion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2045 hours.
Wi I I iam D. Barber
Fire Dept Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
July 11, 1976
Chief Reimer cal led meeting to order at 1940 Hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance were given.
Rol I cal I was taken with 24 present, 13 excused and 1 working.
Correspondence :
1) Letter from Dist #287 informing us that they now have a Recording
Annie for use by the departments.
2) Letter from Oist #287 informing us of the C.P.R. instructor class at
Oist #287 on how to use Recording Annie.
3) Letter from Chief Berner of Crystal Fire Oept thanking us for assistance
at garage fire on 32nd and Sumter.
Meeting interrupted by Fire Cal I at 1956.
Meeting reconvened at 2044 Hrs.
Engineer Brewer stated that no one reported for work detai I on 7/10/76. He
stated that the work detai I schedule has been updated and everyone should
check to see when they are scheduled. A make-up detai I wi I I be scheduled in
the near future. He also mentioned that the back-up alarm has been instal led
on 4194.
Old Business:
Chief Reimer mentioned that the pool would be avai lable tonight.
F/F Rodriguez asked what the status of Prob. Breyette was. Chief Reimer
informed the membership that he was on personal leave unti I July 30, 1976.
Chief Reimer stated that he had not heard from Barry Ripley since the last
meeting.
New Business:
Chief Reimer informed the membership that Richard Ludwig had resigned as of
6/30/76.
Chief Reimer presented F/F Rogers with his F.M.O. pin. His appointment was
effective 7/1/76.
Chief Reimer mentioned that four (4) members had signed up for the Jack Yost
Rescue School on August 7th & 8th. They are Lt. Stenger, Lt. Barber, Capt.
Hassing, and Prob. Wasgatt.
Regular meeting minutes
July 11, 1976
Page 2
Chief Reimer stated that a fi 1m was being made for ~
Apartments. Oregon Estates was used for part of the fi Iming.
have a preview of the fi 1m in the near future.
Garden
~'le wi II
Chief Reimer noted that the air compressor is in and is being instal led on
the south wal I of the station.
Asst Chief Bennett went over the pol icy of standby weekends again. He
stated that if you are on standby that you had better be at al I cal Is or
have someone standing by for you.
Chief Reimer asked if anyone on the Deot would be interested in a mixed
doubles golf tournament. A sign up sheet wi I I be posted.
Asst Chief Bennett gave the Fire Report for June 1976.
Motion by F/F Dolan, seconded by F/F Gardener to adjourn - Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2120 Hrs.
Minutes Recorded by,
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Wi I I iam O. Barber
Fire Oept Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
August 1) 1976
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1945 hours.
Pledge of Alliance was given.
Roll call was taken with 27 present and 9 excused.
Minutes of Officers meeting of July 21) 1976 and August 1, 1976 \'Jere read.
General Meeting minutes of July 11) 1976 have been posted on the bulletin board.
Motion by F/F Hassinger, seconded by F.M.O. Schaefer to dispense of reading of
minutes and accept as posted. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
1. Letter from Chief to Dr. Matthias of St. Cloud Driving School.
2. Letter from Dr. Matthias to Chief) regarding St. Cloud Driving School.
3. Letter from Chief to Donald Breyette) regarding his status on the Fire Dept.
4. Letter~ fr~om Chief to City planager~, regarding Donald Brc.yettels status on the
Fi re Dept.
Reports;
Engineer Brewer stated that the work detail went good.
Nozzle News for new information regarding work details.
batteries have been installed in 4183 and 4195
He stated to watch the
He reported that new
Capt. Hassing stated that the Jack Yost Rescue School is the weekend of August
7th and 8th.
Old Business:
Chief Reimer stated that the Golf Tournament had been called off due to lack of
interest.
New Business:
A neVI meeting schedule Has distributed to each member with a change of the September
4th and 5th dates.
Chief Reimer recommended that the September 12) 1976 General ~leeti ng be at 1030
hours due to the annual picnic at 1300 hours. Motion be Capt. Sn~th) seconded by
F IF Fourni er to change the meeti ng time. t~oti on carri ed.
Chief Reimer mentioned that the Officers meeting would start at 0900 hours on
September 12) 1976.
General Meeting Minutes
August 1) 1976
Page 2
Chief Reimer stated that there would be a Special Officers Meeting on August 4, 1976
at 1900 hours.
Clarence Veach was introduced to the general membership. Chief Reimer noted that
he had been recommended by the membership committee as a probationary member.
Motion by F.M.O. Schaefer) seconded by F/F Gardener to accept Clarence Veach as
a probationary member effective September 1) 1976. Motion carried.
Duane Metz was introduced to the general membership. Chief Reimer noted that he
had been recommended by the membership committee as a probationary member. Motion
by F/F Prall) seconded by F/F Fournier to accept Duane Metz as a probationary
member effective September 1, 1976. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer mentioned that there has been some problems with the way the Scotts
have been found lately. Capt. Hassing mentioned what situations he had found. It
was pointed out that all Scotts and spare tanks are to be checked each week during
truck check.
Chief Reimer stated that he had received a call from the Ladies Auxiliary to see
if we would be in favor of a pot-luck supper after the October 3, 1976 meeting.
This would be for the adults only. Motion by F.M.O. Scheafer, seconded by F/F
Martenson to set October 3, 1976 for a pot-luck supper. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer mentioned that Lt. Stenger will be in charge of crowd control for
Cooper events.
Asst. Chief Bennett went over the Response Procedure that was made up noting the
minimum number of men on a truck and which trucks go on a particular call.
Chief Reimer stated that there was no Fire report due to the end of the month
ending at midnight Saturday night. He did note that we had 40 runs during the
month of July.
Motion by F/F Prall) seconded by F/F Fournier to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2013 hours.
Minutes recorded by
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Fire Dept. Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
September 12) 1976
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 1033 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken: 33 present) 4 excused) 1 absent.
Motion by F/F Sharp to approve minutes of August 1, 1976 as posted on bulletin
board. Seconded by F/F Martenson. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
1. Letter from North Memorial thanking Capt. Smith for his assistance in
ambulance after recent P.I. accident.
Reports:
Engineer Brewer stated that work detail is scheduled for September 18) 1976
at 1300 hours. Anyone who will be at work detail is to sign the sheet on
bulletin board.
F/F Rodrigrez asked what the memo was about Re: messages on fire phones.
First Aid
Lt. Stenger reported that a Standard First Aid class would be held on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1900 hours) starting October 19) 1976. He
stated that F.M.O. Hassing and F/F Campbell would be assisting him with
the class. A sign-up sheet will be posted for those interested. It will
be up for one week and then removed. The remainder of the class will be
made up of persons other than Fire Department personnel.
Capt. Smith explained the possibility of an Interdepartmental Olympic Event
between Fire Department and Police Department. A show of hands showed
about ten people interested.
Chief Reimer reminded everyone that there would be a potluck lunch after the
October 3) 1976 meeting.
Chief Reimer stated that the radio for 4195 should be completely installed
by September 13) 1976.
Chief noted that the air compressor should be in operation by September 18, 1976.
Chief Reimer stated that two of the long banquet tables are missing. He
noted that any equipment removed from the station must be signed out.
Chief Reimer noted that filing for Day Captain closes on September 15) 1976.
Asst. Cnief Bennett stated that on October 18, 1976, there will be Rookie
training for day people and on September 16) 1976 for night people.
General Meeting
September 12) 1976
Page 2
Chief Reimer noted that a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope had been ob-
tained. He stated that a BIP log has been made up and highly recommends
that each man have his B/P taken at least once a month.
Rescue
F.M.O. Hassing noted that there were four members that had attended the
Jack Yost Rescue School.
Chief Reimer noted that the Rules and Regulations had been distributed to
all members.
Chief Reimer noted that the Constitution and By-Laws had been disributed
to all Fire Department members to be voted on. Motion by F/F Fournier to
accept the Constitution and By-Laws as written. Seconded by Capt. Reedy.
Discussion followed.
F.M.O. Hassing made a motion to table the vote on the Constitution and By-
Laws) to be discussed at a Special Meeting within the next week. Seconded
by F/F Hassinger. Motion carried.
Asst. Chief Bennett stated that St. Anthony is hosting the Mike Ackerman
School on September 19, 1976. As of this meeting no official notice has
been received.
F.M.O. Hassing was given the floor and explained his situation as to how his
resignation of Day Captain came about. A lengthy discussion followed.
F/F Campbell expressed his appreciation and thanks for the Fire Department's
assistance of the accident on West Meadow Lake Road. He stated that
preserving evidence at an accident scene is as important as at a Fire scene.
F/F Harrison stated that he did not feel that the policy of filing for the
office of Lieutenant should have a pre-requisite of being an F.M.O.
Asst. Chief Bennett noted the drill on September 11) 1976 was on the use of
the 4" yellow line. He stated that more information would be given out as
to friction loss and gallonage of water.
F/F Rodriquez asked why 4182 is not used more. He stated that this truck
could have been used on a recent grass fire, leaving 4186 available for
immediate response if another call should come in.
Asst. Chief Bennett gave the August Fire Report.
General Meeting
September 12, 1976
Page 3
Motion by F/F Rodriquez to adjourn) Seconded by F.M.O. Schaefer.
Moti on carri ed.
Meeting adjourned at 1227 hours.
Minutes recorded by
William D. Barber
Fire Department Secretary
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
September 14, 1976
Chief Reimer called meeting to order at 1900 hours.
Roll call was taken) with 20 present) 5 excused) 8 absent) and 4 working.
Chief Reimer stated that the order of business was to discuss the possible
changes of City Code 2.70 and the Fire Department Constitution and By-Laws.
He went over the changes that he would propose in City Code 2.70 and his
recommended changes to the Constitution and By-Laws.
A motion to reconsider the motion of September 12) 1976 Regular Meeting, to
accept the Constitution and By-Laws was made by F.M.O. Schaefer) second
by F/F Fournier. Vote was taken on original motion to approve Constitution
and By-Laws as written. Motion failed.
Motion by F.M.O. Hassing that any changes in City Code 2.70 or any code
affecting the Fire Department be posted so that the membership can
review before final action by City Council. Second by F.M.O. Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Motion by F/F Hassing to adjourn. second by F.M.O. Brown. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2055 hours.
Minutes recorded by
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GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
October 3) 1976
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1340 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken with: 30 Present) 1 Working) 5 Excused) 1 Absent.
Motion by F/F Sharp to approve the minutes of the September 12) 1976 meeting
as posted) seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer introduced Councilman W. Peter Enck. The floor was open for any
questions which anyone had for Mr. Enck.
Motion by Capt. Smith to hold the election for Day Captain at 1430 hours)
seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried.
Engineer Brewer explained that the work detail on a voluntary basis wasn't
working. He stated that he would be putting up the list on October 3) 1976
for work detail on November 6) 1976. If it doesn't work out) we will be
going back to the schedule.
First Aid:
Lt. Stenger reported that the first aid course would be starting on
October 19) 1976 at 1900 hours.
F.M.O. Hassing stated that possibility of having a class for re-certification
for E.M.T. IS is being checked out.
Chief Reimer introduced Mr. Jerry Otten) candidate for City Council. He
gave a brief introduction about himself.
F.M.O. Hassing asked about the meaning of the second call. Chief Reimer
stated that when people are to be called at work, it will be stated so
during the message.
F/F Hassinger gave a report of the Mike Ackerman School which he attended.
Chief Reimer noted that it was 1430 hours. Election for Day Captain was
held. With all votes tallied) Jon Reedy was successful.
Chief Reimer asked if anyone had any comments on 2.70 of the City Codes)
besides what was already noted. Motion by F/F Fournier to request the City
to change City Code 2.70 as noted) seconded by F/F Smith. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer read his written suggestion as to not paying salaried City
employees during normal working hours) or the Asst. Chief for investigations.
Discussion followed. Motion by Lt. Stenger to accept the suggestion as
written) seconded by F.M.O. Brown. Motion failed.
General Meeting Minutes
October 3) 1976
Page 2
NEW BUSINESS
F.M.O. Hassing asked about the memo to the Police Department. He felt that)
instead of memos being sent back and forth) someone should sit down and talk
it over. After a lengthy discussion) it was decided that Chief Reimer and
Asst. Chief Bennett would be meeting with Police Chief Kastonas.
Asst. Chief Bennett gave the fire report for the month of September 1976.
Chief Reimer was asked as to what the status is of the payroll. Chief Reimer
is to have a break-down of the situation for the November 7) 1976 meeting.
Motion by F.M.O. Brown to adjourn) seconded by F/F Dolan. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1540 hours.
William D. Barber
Fire Department Secretary
Genera I ~,1eeti ng
~'1 i nutes
November 7, 1976
Chief Reimer cal led meeting to order at 1340 Hrs.
Pledge of allegiance was given.
Rol I cal I was taken with 33 present, 2 excused, and 2 absent.
Chief Reimer noted that the Minutes of October 1976, General Meeting
have been posted on the bulletin board. Motion by F/F Fournier to
accept the minutes as posted. Seconded by F.M.O. Hassing.
Reports:
Engineer Brewer stated that there was a good work detai I on Nov. 6,
1976 with 6 in attendance. He sta~d that the sign up I ist for the
next work detai I wi I I be posted to be held on December 4, 1976.
Engineer Brewer also noted that F/F Dahlheimer had successfully
completed the F.M.O. test.
First Aid:
Lt. Stenger noted that the First Aid Class being held at the station
is almost complete. He noted that F/F Campbel I would be conducting a
CPR class at North Memorial starting on Nov. 8, 1976.
F.M.O. Hassing asked about the 1976 ~Ff'l ~~/Rescue Budget. Discussion
fo I lowed.
Correspondence:
1. Letter to David Schultz of st. Cloud State Driving School with con-
firmation of those attending. Asst. Chief Bennett noted that it had
been rescheduled for Jan 12 & 13, 1977.
2. Letter from Tool Products re: possible dangers of putting water on the
hot melting pots,
Old Bus i ness :
Chief Reimer noted that there had been a meeting with Asst Chief Bennett,
Pol ice Chief Kastonas, and Sgt. Mul I ins. Asst. Chief Bennett read the notes
of the meeting. A lengthy discussion fol lowed.
Motion by F/F Kiefer to limit the discussion of the meeting between Fire
Dept and Pol ice Dept to five (5) more minutes.
Genera I ~Jj i nutes
November 7, 1976
Page 2
Motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion of Fire Dept and Police Dept meeting continued.
Chief Reimer noted that the air compressor is in service. He cautioned
everyone on the proper use of it. He stated that if you don't know how
to run it, don't start it up.
F/F Pral I made a suggestion to instal I a guardrail around the compressor.
This is to protect the individual walking by and also protect the com-
pressor unit.
Chief Reimer stated that City Code 2.70 had been passed by Counci I. The
City Code and the Constitution & By Laws should now agree. F/F Martenson
made a motion to approve the Constitution & By Laws as amended. Seconded
by F/F Gardener. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer noted that after the Mayor and City Manager have signed it
that a new copy would be distributed to al I Fire Dept members.
Chief Reimer mentioned that some of the people responding lately have been
seen speeding. He cautioned everyone to take it easy.
Chief Reimer reminded everyone that anytime anyone is in the hospital, to
please notify him immediately.
Chief Reimer noted that the Crash Injury Management Course which is being
offered at North ~ijemorial Hospital is also offered by North Hennepin Voc-
Tech. This class wi I I be scheduled to be given at our station.
Asst Chief Bennett went over the projected status of the Fire Dept Budget
thru Nov. 30, 1976. It is estimated that by Nov. 30, 1976 we wi II be about
10% over. Discussion fol lowed. The question came up as to what is payed
and what is not. Chief Reimer appointed a committee to set up some guide-
lines so that each situation is handled the same. The committee as appoint-
ed are as fol lows: FMO Hassing, Chairman, Prob. Veach, F/F Harrison, F/F
Prall, and Lt. Barber.
Chief Reimer noted that Dist 281 is having the Annual Appreciation Dinner
on Nov. 10, 1976. Dri I I has been rescheduled for Nov. 17; 1976 at 1930 Hrs.
Chief Reimer presented F/F Dahlheimer, F/F Gardener, and F/F French with
Certificate of Completions of the Rookie Training.
Chief Reimer presented F/F Dahlheimer with his F.M.O. pin.
General Minutes
November 7, 1976
Page 3
Chief Reimer introduced Mark Bennett to the membership. He stated
that the membership had recommended his appointment. Motion by
F/F Angel to accept Mark Bennett as a probationary member effective
Dec. 1, 1976. Seconded by F/F Pral I. Motion carried.
Asst. Chief Bennett gave the Oct 1976 Fire Report.
Motion by F/F Nygaard to adjourn. Seconded by F.M.O. Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1513 Hrs.
Minutes Recorded By:
Wi I I iam D. Barber
Fire Dept Secretary
TRAINING PAY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
November 27,1976
F.M.O. Hassing, chairman, called the meeting to order at 1040 hours.
F/F Prall) F/F Harrison) and Lt. Barber were present. Prob. Veach) absent.
The purpose of the committe was to come up with a recommendation as to what
training is to be paid for. It was noted that it has been agreed upon by
the Training Officers of North Suburban Mutual Aid Group that men attending
Rookie Training would not be paid for drill time.
After considerable discussion, it was felt that all training authorized by
the Training Officer would be paid. This would include such things as:
First Aid training, F.M.O. training, E.M.T. training, and Fire and Rescue
training.
It is also a recommendation of the committee that drill pay be reduced to
$1 per hour. This would allow for more training.
It was felt that stand-by pay should continue as it is.
Being no further recommendations, the meeting was adjourned at 1200 hours.
Minutes Recorded by
William D. Barber
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
December 5) 1976
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1335 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken with 29 present and 9 excused.
Minutes of the Officers Meeting of November 17) 1976 and December 5) 1976
were read.
Motion by F.M.O. Schaefer) seconded by F.M.O. Hassing to dispense with the
reading of the November 7, 1976 General Meeting Minutes and approve as
corrected. Motion carried.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the letter of appreciation from Councilman Peter
Enck to the members and their wives for their service in the year 1976.
Engr. Brewer noted that no one showed for work detail. He also noted that
the discharge on 4182 had been repaired.
Rescue: F.M.O. Hassing noted that three men had completed their State
Certification training for E.M.T. IS. They will be taking their National
Registry Exam within the next week or so.
First Aid: Lt. Stenger noted that the First Aid class that was being held
at the station had been completed. He will be scheduling another one in the
first part of 1977.
01 d Busi ness
Chief Reimer read the proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws.
Discussion followed. Motion by Capt. Reedy) seconded by Engr. Brewer to
accept Article 2) Section 4 of the By-Laws as changed. Vote Taken 27 Aye;
2 Nay. Motion carried.
After considerable discussion on Article 6) Section 1, F.M.O. Hassing made
a motion to amend as follows: In the first sentence after the word meeting)
insert the word "and" with a period after order. The remainder of the
sentence) and lito decide all questions of order except that an appeal may be
made to the City Appeal Board from his decision by the members of the
Department", is to be deleted. Seconded by F/F Prall. Vote taken: 27 Aye;
2 Nay. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer noted that he has received a letter of confirmation of the
driving school at St. Cloud on January 12 and 13, 1977.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the minutes of the meeting with the Police Department.
The main part of the meeting dealt with the Fire Department responding to all
medical calls on weekends. This would be two people responding, 1 E.M.T.
and one other man) preferably with a current first aid card. The Police
General Meeting Minutes
December 5) 1976
Page 2
Department requested that only minimal people be on the scene. If an E.M.T.
should arrive before 4194 does) the E.M.T on the scene would be in command.
Everyone else would stay outside unless requested in.
On rescue calls 4194 would respond on the red and 4186 would respond routine)
unless requested otherwise. 4186 would be mainly for manpower.
The Fire Department would possibly by requested to respond on other than just
weekends, but the station would not be manned. These changes would possibly
take place starting January 1) 1977.
Chief Reimer appointed a committee of Asst. Chief Bennett) chairman; F.M.O.
Hassing) Capt. Smith, Lt. Stenger) and Lt. Barber to set up the guidelines
for responding to medical/rescue calls. This committee is also to come up
with a recommendation for first aid cards for the membership.
Chief Reimer noted that the Crash Injury Management Course would be starting
Wednesday) December 8, 1976. The first 17 or 18 people to sign up will
be attending.
F.M.O. Hassing read the minutes of the November 27) 1976 Training Pay
Committe. Discussion followed. Motion by Capt. Reedy) seconded by F/F
Fournier to adopt the recommendation of the committee. This recommends that
all training authorized by the Training Officer be paid for. It also
recommends that training be paid at the rate of $1 per hour instead of the
$2.50 per hour now. Vote was taken: 28 Aye; 1 Nay. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer went over the status of the budget as of November 30) 1976. He
stated that we had gone over about 12.56 per cent.
Chief Reimer noted that Prob. M. Bennett has been assigned to Company 1.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the fire report for the month of November 1976.
Motion by F.M.O. Schaefer to adjourn. Seconded by Capt. Smith. Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1547 hours.
Minutes Recorded By
William D. Barber
Fire Department Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
~jl i n utes
January 9, 1977
Chief Reimer called meeting to order at 0925.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Rol I cal I was taken with 34 present, 1 working, 2 excused and
1 absent.
~~inutes of Dec 15,1976 and Jan 9,1977 Officers minutes were
read.
Motion by F/F Fournier, seconded by F/F Nygaard to dispense with
the reading of the Dec 5,1976 General ~1eeting and approve as
posted. Motion carried.
Engineer Brewer reported that the work detai I went good on Jan 8,
1977. He also noted that the ladder stops had been installed on
the 28' ladders. The stops wi II be put on the rest of the ladders
later.
RESCUE: F.~,'!.O. Hassing reported that the C.I.M. class was going
good and attendance was good. He also asked when the purchases
under the 1977 budget could be expected to be made. Chief
Reimer stated that he needed prices and where they are to be
ordered from. He could then send over to get a P.O. number.
FIRST AID: Lt. Stenger noted that a standard 1st Aid Course
would be scheduled after the completion of the C.T.M. course. He
noted that the New Hope Athletic Assoc. needed medical personal
at the ice arena for 1st Aid on Feb 5 & 6, 1977. It was noted
that this is the weekend of dri II, meeting and appreciation dinner.
Lt. Stenger stated he would get something worked out.
OLD BUSINESS: Chief Reimer noted that each member had received
a revised copy of Art 6 Sec 1 of the Constitution. This is to be
voted on. Motion by Capt Reedy, Seconded by F/F Fournier to
approve as revised. Vote taken 27 Aye 0 Nays
Chief Reimer noted that a revised copy of the entire Constitution
and By Laws VI i I I be d i str i buted to a I I members.
Chief Reimer noted that 4 men wi I I be attending St. Cloud State
Driving School on January 12 & 13, 1977.
General Meeting Minutes
Page 2
January 9, 1977
NEW BUSINESS: Chief Reimer noted that a new mi leage report sheets are in
4171's car and 4197. These are to be fil led out each time the vehicles
move.
Chief ReinBr noted that there wi I I be a North Suburban Mutual Aid Meeting
on January 25, 1977 at Maple Grove Fire Station. Chief Reimer asked that
we have better attendance at these meetings.
Chief Reimer noted that 1977 schedules for dri I Is, meetings, etc have
been distributed to each member.
Chief Reimer noted that when an injury occurs at a scene of a fire or at
the station, be sure that the first report of injury report be fi I led out
as soon as possible.
Capt. Reedy went over the pol icy of manning the base station. There
were no questions.
Chief Reimer complimented the membership on the operation of the base
station and on completing the entire report. It was noted that a case
number is also needed for a stand by for severe weather or whatever.
Chief Reimer noted that 5 men wi I I be cal led in to the special Officers
Meeting on January 17, 1977. These men wi I I be notified.
Asst Chief Bennett went over the possibi I ity of establ ishing a Company
3 for responding to Rescue/Medical cal Is. The biggest question that is
before us is how much would be paid for these cal Is. It was noted that we are
presently under a closed type contract with the City. Asst Chief Bennett
explained how the cal Is would be classified such as Pol ice Assist, Rescue,
or Medicals. AFter considerable amount of discussion, Asst Chief Bennett
asked for a vote of the membership as to whether we should proceed with the
plan of Rescue/Medical or drop it.
Chief Reimer noted that there would probably be a Rescue Captain or someone
in charge of schedul ing training, stand by, and etc. F.M.O. Schaefer asked
if this position would be an appointed position or elected. Chief Reimer
noted that it would be an appointed position until election time at which
time it would become an elected position by the membership.
F.M.O. Hassing made a motion that the Department start
rescue operation. Motion died lack of a second.
looking into the
General Meeting Minutes
Page 3,
January 9, 1977
Chief Reimer stated that after the 5 men have met with the officers on Jan 17,
1977, the Officers wi I I remain to discuss and come up with a proposal for a
Company 3 on how it wi I I work.
Asst Chief Bennett asked for a vote of the membership to get a feel ing as
to whether we should proceed with the Rescue/Medical Pol icy or drop it.
The fol lowing items are to be considered:
1. We assume most or al I of the medicals, somewhere up to 100%
of them that the Police are now handl ing, with or without
their assistance.
2. We would go on a company 3 basis.
3. Company 3 people would have to meet a minimum qualification of
training.
4. We would have a certain amount of standby that would be mandatory.
5. They would be paid at the current F.M.O. rate of $6.75 at the
present for everyone on Co 3.
6. There would be an Officer who would be paid the rate of an Officer.
7. Co 3 would be the only one's activated for medical alarms.
Asst Chief Bennett asked what the feel ing was under those guidel ines. Vote
taken 29 Aye, 5 Nays.
Motion by F.M.O. we accept rescue cal Is as worked out by the Police
Dept at a proposed $6.75 per cal I and that a Company 3 be set up. Seconded
by Lt. Stenger. Vote taken 32 Aye, 2 opposed. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer noted that on Jan 17, 1977 at the Officers meeting,
that the above motion wi I I be acted on by the Officers relative
to establ ishing pol icy and procedures for formation of a Company
3. The secretary wi II record the pol icy and procedure and have
it typed and distributed to each member. The possibi I ity of a
special meeting prior to the next monthly meeting devoted to the
discussion of the policy and procedures as established by the
Officers.
Asst Chief Bennett read the Dec 1976 Fire Report.
F.M.O. Hassing asked about a suggestion which was tabled some
time ago. The suggestion was that at fires at which I ine is
laid be crtiqued after. Chief Bennett stated that these fires
should be critiqued immediately upon return from the fire.
Motion by Capt Smith, Seconded by F/F Pral I that al I fires be
critiqued where lines are laid. Motion carried.
Genera I Meeting Minutes
Page 4
January 9, 1977
Asst Chief Bennett asked if the critiques would be covered
u n d e r fir e pay 0 r d r i I loa y . He It! a sin for m e d t hat t hat
decision is up to the Training Officers.
Motion by F/F Pral I, Seconded by F.M.O. Schaefer to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 11:24.
Minutes Recorded by
Wi I I i am D. Ba r b e r
Fire Department Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
I1INUTES
February 6) 1977
Chief Reimer called the meetinq to order at 1335 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken: 30 present, 4 excused, 2 absent and 1 working.
r~i nutes of Offi cers Meeti ng on a anuary 17, 1977 and February 6) 1977
were read.
Motion by F/F Prall, seconded by F/F Gardener to accept minutes of January
8) 1977 meeting as posted on bulletin board. Motion carried.
Corres pondence:
1. Letter from House of Hope Lutheran Church of appreciation of the
dedication and effort of the Department with a check for $15.
Chief Reimer noted that it would be fO~Jarded to the Relief Assn.
2. Letter from New Hope Fire Department ladies Auxilary Re: Thier
becoming inactive due to lack of participation) effective February
1) 1977.
Engineer:
Engr. Brewer reported that an s tops have been i ns tall ed on the 1 adders.
He reported that the work detail went good. .
Fi rst Aid:
Lt. Stenger thanked all the members Hho hel ped out at the NevJ Hope Ice
Arena for the tournament. He also reported that the first aid kit for
4194 is in the cab along with the bag mask.
Rescue:
F.M.O. Hassing mentioned that several items in the 177 budget have
been requisitioned. Chief Reimer mentioned that we are awaiting
approval of the City Manager and Purchase Order number.
F.M.O. Brown gave a report on the State Driving School at St. Cloud.
He recommended that everyone should attend.
Old Business:
Chief Reimer noted that the Constitution and By-Lffi~s of the New Hope
Fire Department had been distributed to all members with signatures
of the Mayor and City Manager.
General Meeting Minutes
February 6, 1977
Page 2
Chief Reimer noted that F.M.O. Hassing had been ratified by the Officers
as Company 3 Officer when Company 3 is started.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the response policy for Medical) Rescue and
Police Assist. He also read the guidelines for operation of Company 3.
The responsibilities of Compt.:ny 3 Captain were also read.
The standby proposal was brought up. F.M.O. Schaefer noted that the wages
were set at the last general meeting. It was pointed out that the $6.75
per call and $4.00 per hour over tvJO (2) hours did not a.pply to standby
pay. The new proposal would be $10 per standby shift. There would be
no additional pay for runs during the standby shift unless Company 3
were called out) then everyone responding who is on Company 3 would be
paid at the rate of $6.75 per call, plus $4.00 per hour over 2 hours,
including Company 3 Captain. Motion by F/F Fournier, seconded by F.M.O.
Schaefer to accept the policy as stated for standby pay. Motion carried.
New Business:
Chief Reimer gave a report of the North Suburban 11utual Ai d meeti ng at
Maple Grove. The next meeting is scheduled to be held at North Memorial
Medical Center. A notice of the meeting will be posted.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the Fire Report for January 1977.
Motion by F.M.O. Brown, seconded by F/F Prall to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 1437 hours.
Minutes recorded by)
William D. Barber
Fire Department Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
March 6, 1977
Chief Reimer cal led meeting to order at 1345 Hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Rol I cal I was taken with 28 present, 6 excused and 1 working.
Motion by F/F Martenson, Seconded by F.M.O. Brown to accept minutes as
posted. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Letter from City Manager on behalf of the City Counci I thanking the
Fire Dept for a job wel I done and the Annual Report for 1976.
ENGINEER:
Engineer Brewer stated that a lot was accompl ished. Several items were
moved from one truck to another. He noted that the truck check and work
detai I schedule has been revised. He also noted that there would be a
make-up work detai I on Thursday March 31, 1977.
RESCUE:
F.M.O. Hassing reported that 4194 and 4183 wi I I be used for rescue cal Is.
He suggested that everyone look over the trucks to fami I iarize themselves
with the changes. He also noted that a Trama School would be held at
North Memorial on Apri I 14-16, 1977. He also noted that starting Apri I 2,
1977 that there would be a dri I I starting at 1000 hrs ti I I 1200 hrs for
anyone. This dri I I wi I I deal primari Iy with rescue and medica Is.
FIRST AID:
Lt. Stenger reported that a 1st Aid Class wil I be starting April 5, 1977
for our members or anyone else who desires a 1st Aid Card.
OLD BUSINESS:
Chief Reimer noted that 11 of the members had completed the C.I .M. Course.
He noted that there would be a C. I.M. Class starting in Maple Grove shortly.
Anyone wanting to take the course there can do so.
Chief Reimer noted that a Radiological Monitoring Course is being set up
for the City. If anyone is interested, please check with the Chief or sign
the I ist on the board.
Chief Reimer noted that F/F Fournier had presented a revIsion to the Fire
Dept Constitution and By Laws. Notices wil I be distributed to each
member at least 14 days prior to the Apri I 3, 1977 meeting as required by
the Constitution and By Laws.
F.M.O. Hassing noted that he felt that if we are short manpower, that the
man at the base station would be better on the scene than at the station.
It was noted that if the man is needed, make use of him but be sure and let
the dispatcher know that we no longer have anyone at the station.
Asst Chief Bennett read the February Fire Report.
Being no further business, motion by Capt Smith, Seconded by F/F Pral I to
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 1427 hrs.
Minutes Recorded by,
Wi I I iam D. Barber
Fire Dept Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
April 3) 1977
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1335 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken with 30 present, 11$ working and 4 excused.
Minutes of ,Officers Meeting of March 16 and April 3, 1977 were read.
Motion by F/F Fournier) seconded by F.M.O. Brown to approve the minutes
of the March meeting as posted.
Asst. Chief Bennett reported for Engr. Brewer that the last work detail
on Thursday evening went well.
RESCUE:
Capt. Hassing noted that there was going to be a short meeting of Company
3 and any other interested parties. He noted that Company 3 went into
full operation on April 1) 1977.
FIRST AID:
Lt. Stenger noted that there would be a 1st Aid class starting April 5)
1977. They will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He also noted that
there were openings for additional people to attend. This would include
a..YJ.y of the members family.
OLD BUSINESS:
Chief Reimer noted that F/F Campbell and Sorenson will be attending the
Trauma Workshop to be held on April 14 - 16 at North Memorial.
Chief Reimer noted that the compressor which had been purchased was de-
fective, so it was returned. Prices are being checked for another one.
It was noted that hopefully one would be purchased by the first of May.
Chief Reimer stated that he had written letters to Commissioners Bud Robb
and John Derus regarding the radios that we are being required to buy.
Capt. Vodego of Hennepin had also been contacted and a response had been
received. It looks somewhat more favorable that the County may change
their stand on the issue.
Chief Reimer noted again that he expected to see each member in the uni-
form which he has been issued. This includes summer blues wi~h badges
and pat'ches and dark shoes.
Chief Reimer read a note from the unsigned that the beds in the front
room needed straightening. Asst. Chief Bennett detailed Prob. Wasgatt
to keep the beds straightened.
Gen~~l Meeting Minutes
April 3, 1977
Page 2
Chief Reimer noted that we would be having Open House in the first part
of May. Capt. Reedy noted that enough paint has been obtained to paint
both bays. It was decided that the painting should be completed before
April 23rd as that is the night of Doug Ackerman's wedding reception at
the Fire Station. Capt. Reedy and Lt. Stenger are in charge of the
station clean up detail.
Chief Reimer noted that FjF Fournier had proposed a revision to Article
3) Section 2 and 4 of the Constitution and By Laws. He noted that
notices had been put in everyones mailbox this past month. Discussion
followed. Motion by FjF Fo~nier, seconded by FjF Martinson to approve
of the amendment as presented and to be effective immediately. FjF H.
Smith asked that the votes be taken by written ballot. Voting slips
were distributed and the votes were counted. 16 Yes; 7 No: Amendment
passed. Chief Reimer noted that filing for Asst. Chief is from May
1 - 15. He noted also that he was the filing officer. The policy
for filing for an office will be revised to work in conjunction with
the new amendment.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Reimer noted that 4186 is out of service due to a broken drive
shaft .
Chief Reimer noted that as of April 1,1977, Prob. Sorenson had been
promoted to firefighter. He was presented his pocket badge.
Capt. Hassing asked what the wetting agent was and its purpose. Chief
Reimer noted that it works much like light water by 3M. The .A:rrMay
product is going to be purchased and used as needed for this year.
Next year it would probably be budgetted for.
Motion by Capt. Smith, seconded by FjF Gardener to adjourn. Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1450 hours.
Minutes recorded by
William D. Barber
Fire Department Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
I~ay 1, 1977
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1340 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken with 27 Present; 7 Excused; and 1 Absent.
Motion by F.M.O. Brown) seconded by Lt. Stenger to approve the minutes of
April 3) 1977 as posted. Motion carried.
First Aid Report
Lt. Stenger reported that the First Aid Class would be completed the week of
April 1st. He noted that only three people showed up.
Engineer's Report
He reported that there was no work detail. Eng. Brewer reported that it has
been decided to have work detail on the third Staurday. It will be May 21st
from 0900 hours till 1200 hours. He noted that the truck check list is O.K.
through the month of May. He also noted that when truck check is done that
each truck must be gone through and not just checked off at the desk. Those
that have been doing this know who they are.
Rescue/Medical Report
Capt. Hassing noted that the door in the front room has been found ajar on a
couple of occassions. He also noted that it has looked like a picnic area in
the morning. Hassing noted that Blood Pressures will be taken at Open House
on May 22, 1977. He noted that on a medical run if the team determines that
oxygen is needed to use it. This is the way everyone has been taught. There
has been some problem with some of the Police officers that will not let it
be used. This is the way they were taught. It was noted that there is a cervical
collar on the short back board in 4194.
It was noted that some of the hose rollers have been moved around. They are now
located on 4194, 4188, and 4183.
It was noted that the ladders belts are in the front right compartment of 4194.
It was noted that when a standby crew is on duty that you should have the dis-
patcher simocast medical calls as well as put them on the fire phones.
F IF Campbell noted that the coffee table is loaded down with old magazines end
etc. He asked if shelves couldn't be put up someplace for the old ones and keep
just the most current ones on the table.
Chief Reimer detailed Probe Wasgatt to straighten up the front room and keep
only the most current issues.
General Meeting Minutes
May 1, 1977
Page 2
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F /F Campbell asked if the front end /~ould be balanced. It's pretty bad at a
moderate speed.
Old Business
Chief Reimer thanked the people who assisted with painting the station. Lt.
Stenger noted that they would be calling for a clean-up crew before Open House
on May 22, 1977.
Chief Reimer noted that the Radiological Monitoring Course for the last half of
the course will be held in the evening.
F /F Campbell reported that the .Annual Trauma Workshop at North Memorial was one
of the better ones in the last few years. He noted that there were people from
Canada. He also noted that his E.M.T. re-certification has been completed.
Chief Reimer noted that anyone wishing to attend the services at Elk River for
Fire Service Recognition Day should be at the station by 1000 hours in full
dress uniform. They can go up with the Chief.
It was noted an air compressor has been purchased. It runs on 110 volts, has
an interchangable end, and is portable. It is for the use of anyone while at
the station.
F/F Angel asked about oil for the chain saw. F.M.O. Brown will check on the
proper oil.
New Business
Chief Reimer noted that an election for Asst. Chief would be today. Motion by
F.M.O. Schaefer, seconded by F/F Gardener to hold the election at this time.
Motion carried. Ballots were distributed and counted. Asst. Chief Bennett
was re-elected.
Chief Reimer noted that filing for the offices of Captains will be May 1 - 15,
1977. The election will be on June 5, 1977.
Capt. Hassing gave the monthly medical/rescue report for April. Seven rescue
calls were answered.
Chief Reimer noted that a revision to Article 3, Section 3 of the Constitution
was proposed. He noted that Capt. Reedy asked that the membership act in
opposition to the proposed change since a revision had been made and approved
by the officers for filing for office. Motion by F.M.O. Schaefer, seconded
by F/F Martenson to reject the proposed amendment. Motion carried.
F.M.O. Schaefer asked if any guidelines had been set up for filing for Rescue
Captain. It was felt that this position would be taken care of at election.
Hopefully, no one would be voted in who was not quaJified.
It was noted that the June 5, 1977 meeting would be in the evening at 1930 hours.
General Meeting Minutes
May 1, 1977
Page 3
is meant by second call. Chief Reimer stated that when
that he is asking that those who can to come home.
Fournier if a fire fighter could cancel or ask to have the fire
apparatus come routine. Chief Reimer stated that if he has communication
that he should use his discretion. F IF Fournier stated that some of the
Police officers stated that a fire fighter doesn't have the right to do so.
He stated he would have a talk with the Police Department.
Fire call came in - Meeting reconvened at 1505 hours.
The question came up regarding getting credit for a call when an individual
is responding but by the tiil1e the individual arrives everything is clear and
out of service. It was felt that if a person arrives within a reasonable time
they should get credit.
Engr. Brewer asked what the times of the June, July and August meetings were.
Officers meetings at 1800 hours. General meetings at 1930 hours.
Chief Reimer presented F IF Ackerman with his pocket badge and congratulated him
for the achievement. He was also presented his pin for E.M.T.
F IF Ackerman thanked everyone who helped at his wedding.
Motion by FIF Fournier, seconded by F/F Gardener to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1527 hours.
Minutes recorded by
William D. Barber
Fire Department Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
June 7, 1977
Chief Reimer cal led the meeting to order at 1947 Hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Rol I cal I was taken with 30 Present,
Absent, 4 Excused.
Motion by Engr. Brewer, seconded by F/F Sharp to accept the general meeting
minutes of May 1, 1977 as posted.
Motion by F/F Hassinger, Seconded by Lt. Stenger to hold the election for
Captains immediately (1957 Hrs). Motion carried.
Bal lots were distributed to al I voting members and tally taken. The results
were Capt D. Smith as Night Captain, Capt J. Hassing as Rescue Captain
and Capt S. Schaefer as Day Captain.
REPORTS: Engr. Brewer reported that:
a. Work detai I had been held on 5/21/77
b. Next work detai I scheduled for 6/18/77
c. Oi I mixtures for the K-12 and chain saw is marked on the K-12
cover. They are different so make sure the right one is used
in each saw.
RESCUE REPORT:
Capt Hassing reported that:
a. Gear is generally not to be worn on medicals.
b. There were 18 medical cal Is for the month of May.
c. New resusitator has been ordered.
d. We wi I I probably be handl ing al I medicals at Duk Duk Days
on July 15-17, 1977.
OPEN HOUSE:
F.M.O. Reedy reported that everything went wel I. He noted that
a written report had been turned into Chief Reimer. It was
recommended that Sunday be kept as the day for the Open House.
FIRST AID:
Lt. Stenger asked if anyone or their wives were interested in
a CPR class. A show of hands showed some interest. He noted
that if people sign up, that he expects them to attend.
Asst Chief Bennett noted that MRFA wants to get a 3-5 hour First
Aid Class started.
General Minutes
June 7, 1977
page 2
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Letter from Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Assn re: nomina-
tions for Firefighter of the Year Award.
2. Thank you letter from City of st. Louis Park for ou~
assistance during their elevator fire.
3. Letter from Secretary of North Suburban Mutual Aid re:
rescheduling of the meeting at Osseo to June 7, 1977.
OLD BUSINESS:
Lt. Stenger noted that 4194 when gased up lately that it is
being overfi I led. He everyone not to fi I lover 3/4 ful I.
Lt. Stenger also noted that hose testing would be starting with-
in the next week and scheduled to be completed by July 1, 1977.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Reimer noted that F/F Belke had completed his probationary
time and test. He was presented with his pocket badge.
Chief Reimer noted that anyone wishing to take the C. I .M. Course
could go to Brooklyn Park- Fire Station.
Chief Reimer introduced David Hedberg 8401 - 46th Avenue No., to
the General Membership and stated that he had been recommended
by the Membership Committee for appointment as a probationary
fire fighter. Motion by Capt Hassing, Seconded by F/F Fournier
to accept David Hedberg as a probationary fire fighter.
Chief Reimer explained the recommendation of the officers regard-
ing run pay for medical cal Is. Motion by Capt Smith, seconded by
F/F Gardener that medical or rescue alarms or pol ice assists
responded to with a two man crew wi I I not be paid unless a general
or company 3 alarm is initiated or the alarm runs into the 3rd
hour. This would be effective June 1, 1977. Motion carried.
F/F Ackerman asked what and why the pol icy of F/F's Gardener,
Ackerman, and Belke responding to the station on al I cal Is.
Asst. Chief Bennett explained that the north end cal Is are getting
loaded down with men. The reason the men in this area where
designated is that it is easier for them responding down Boone to
the station than some of the members farther north and east.
Asst Chief Bennett gave the monthly run report for May with 39 runs
and $25,000 loss.
Motion by F.M.O. Brown, seconded by F/F Pral I to adjourn. Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2057 Hrs.
Minutes Recorded by,
Wi I liam D. Barber
Fire Dept Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
August 8) 1977
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1933 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken with 25 present) 9 excused, 1 on leave of absence.
Minutes of July 20) 1977) and August 7) 1977 Officers meeting were read.
Motion by F/F Roberts) seconded by F.M.O. Gardener to accept the minutes of
the July 10) 1977 General meeting as posted.
.
F/F Kiefer asked why the Blood Pressure reports have to be filled out and sent
to the Minnestoa Health Department. Capt. Hassing explained the procedure and
why. He noted that if a party doesn't want the report sent in) they will not
be sent.
REPORTS
Engineer - Reported that the July work detail was finally completed in August.
He noted that the leak in the roof had been repaired.
Engineer Brewer noted that the next work detail was scheduled for August 20) 1977.
Engineer Brewer asked the general membership their feeling of holding the work
detail on the third Saturday and on switching back to the Saturday of drill and
the meeting.
Motion by F/F Nygaard, secon~ed by F/F Keifer to hold the work detail on the fire
department weekend starting at 0800 hours till 1100 hours. Motion carried.
Anyone scheduled for work detail and desiring to attend drill on Saturday morning
would have an hour to make up at some time.
MEDICAL/RESCUE
Capt. Hassing reported that Blood Pressures were being taken on Monday and
Friday nights from 1800 hours to 2100 hours during stand-by. He noted that the
B/P forms are to be left with the run reports of that night. It was also noted
that the B/P forms would be in the first aid cabinet at the rear of the station.
Capt. Hassing noted that the new resusitator was in ~ service.
Prob. F/F Veach reported on the Jack Yost School held at North Hennepin Vo-Tech
on August 6 and 7. He stated that it was well worth the time and money.
General Meeting Minutes
August 8) 1977
Page 2
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Copy of letter to Chief Bauer of NSMA Group with copy of resolution re-
garding use of water and sirens at parades.
2. Registration forms and schedule for Sectional Fire School on September 17 and
18) 1977. Anyone interested is to contact Asst. Chief Bennett.
OLD BUSINESS
Asst. Chief Bennett reported that the finalized proposal for wages was not ready.
He noted that there would be a special meeting called for wage purposes.
NEW BUSINESS
F.M.O. Gardener was presented with his F.M.O. badge..
Chief Reimer gave a report of the North Suburban Mutual Aid Meeting, held at
Plymouth. He noted that the City of Rogers had been accepted into the NS~1A Group.
Chief Reimer noted that due to the picnic being held on September 11) 1977) the
Officers meeting will be at 0800 hours and General meeting at 0900 hours.
F/F Keifer commented on Engineer Brewer1s article in the Nozzle News. He felt
that it was a good article and had a great deal of merit.
There was a ,suggestion to put the 'four inch hose on 4186. Chief Reimer stated
this would be discussed at the next Officers meeting on August 17) 1977.
The smell in the mens bathroom came up. Chief Reimer noted that a couple of
things had been done to no success. It was suggested that the exhaust fan be
1 eft on.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the July monthly fire run report. Total of 34 fire
calls, 24 rescue calls and 10 investigations.
Asst. Chief Bennett noted that extreme caution should be taken when entering
apartment units when checking an alarm. He stated that your entry should be made
known very loud and clear as situations have arisen lately where the occupants
don't know that the alarms are ringing and are still sleeping. One never knows
who might be in there or the situation.
Motion by F/F Hassinger, seconded by F.M.O. Reedy to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2017 hours.
Minutes recorded by
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Mil1iam D. Barber .
Fire Department Secretary
SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes
August 17) 1977
Chief Reimer called meeting to order at 1945 hours.
Roll call was taken with 27 present) 7 excused and 1 on leave.
Chief Reimer noted that this meeting was called for the purpose of discussing
the wage proposal.
Captain Smith went over the proposed wage request for 1978.
The report notes that the base number of runs used in 1975 was also used in
1976 and 1977. There was no consideration given for an increase to 389 runs
in 1976 and a projected 467 runs in 1977. If our present run pay rate was
to remain, a budgetted amount of $65)605 would be required to fund an
estimated 560 runs in 1978. This budget amount includes drills. Discussion
followed.
Motion by F/F Prall) seconded by F/F Angel to accept the wage proposal as
presented. Motion carried.
The committee will get the final proposal type and to Chief Reimer for
copies to be distributed to the General Membership. Chief Reimer will get
a copy to the City Manager.
Motion by F/F Fournier, seconded by FMO Gardener to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjoured at 2055 hours.
Minutes Recorded by
William D. Barber
Fire Department Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
September 12) 1977
Chief Reimer called meeting to order at 0910 Hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call taken with 26 present) 7 excused) 1 on leave) and 1 absent.
Motion by F/F Fournier to approve the August minutes as posted on the
bulletin board. Seconded by F.M.O. Brown.
Reports:
Engineer - Noted that work detail went well with only 1 man not showing.
He also asked if anyone knew where high intensity lamp, used) could be
gotten. If so let him know.
Rescue:
Captain Hassing made mention that when using the 3 section - 28 foot ladders)
to be sure and check the top section as the one on 4188 has a habit of stick-
ing. He also noted that the rail on the roof ladder on 4188 has a crack
in it.
1st Aid:
Lt. Stenger reported that a C.P.R. class has been set up for Mrs. J.C.'s
Correspondence:
1. Request from F.M.O. Reedy to appear at officers meeting on Sept 11, 1977
2. Letter from Voc-Tech with outline of fire related courses they will be
offering. Anyone wishing to attend) must contact Chief Reimer or
Asst Chief Bennett.
Old Business:
Chief Reimer noted that the wage proposal was in the hands of management. He
had nothing to report further on it.
New Business:
Chief Reimer noted that the Mike Ackerman School is scheduled for Sept 18,
1977 at Anoka. No program has been received. Anyone wishing to attend should
meet at the Fire Station at 1130 Hrs.
Chief Reimer noted that a new schedule had been received from St. Cloud
Driving School with dates that are open. Anyone wishing to go) contact the
Chief.
General Minutes
September 12) 1977
Page 2
WAFTA will be hosting another training session on Oct 1, 1977 on gas
fires. Anyone wishing to go should contact Chief Reimer as soon as
possible so registrations can be sent in.
Captain Schaefer noted that the floor in 4197 is starting to rust out
pretty bad. Chief Reimer noted that probably after Jan 1) 197~
something might be done with it as its' use may change.
Asst Chief Bennett read the fire report for the month of August.
F/F Campbell mentioned that some changes were taking place in the
police dept. The question was asked if when we are on drill if the
newer officers could stop by so that we can get to know each other
and work together more efficiently.
Motion by F/F Angel to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Prall. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 0944 Hrs.
Minutes recorded by)
William Barber
Fire Oept Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
October 2, 1977
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1340 Hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll Call taken with 24 present, 10 excused, and 1 on leave.
Officers meeting minutes of Sept. 21, Sept. 28, and Oct. 2, 1977 were
read.
Motion by F/F Angel, Seconded by F/F Hassinger to approve the minutes
as posted on the bulletin board. Motion carried.
ENGINEERS REPORT:
Engr. Brewer noted that a couple of good size projects were completed
by the two men in attendance.
RESCUE REPORT:
Capt Hassing thanked F/F1s Sorenson and Veach for their assistance with
the CPR classes conducted. Also thanked Lt. Stenger and Capt Smith for
giving the CPR classes during the day. Capt Hassing asked if a bulletin
board or portion of one could be set aside for Co 3 notices instead of
scattering them around. It will be checked into.
FIRST AID REPORT:
Capt Hassing noted that class for training how to take Blood Pressure
would be given by American Red Cross. Anyone wishing to attend should
sign the sheet on the bulletin board.
OLD BUSINESS:
Chief Reimer noted that bids were due on Oct. 5, 1977 for pager pur-
chase by Hennepin County. We can purchase through that bid.
Capt Smith reported that the City Manager had some question regarding
the wage proposal and that he had ansvlered them. He has not had any
further communications.
NEW BUSINESS:
Kip C. Benson of 3503 Independence Avenue North was introduced to the
General Membership. He was recommended by the membership committee for
appointment as a prob. firefighter. Motion by F/F Hassinger. Seconded
by F.M.O. Gardener to accept Kip C. Benson as a probationary fire-
fighter effective Nov. 1, 1977. Motion carried.
Stephen D. Carlson of 8500 Hopewood Lane was introduced to the general
membership. He was recommended by the membership committee for appoint-
ment as a prob. firefighter. Motion by F/F Fournier to accept Stephen
D. Carlson as a prob firefighter effective Nov. 1, 1977. Seconded by
F/F Hassinger. Motion carried.
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
Page 2
October 29 1977
Chief Reimer noted that prob. F/F Veach had completed his required
training and time and has been appointed to Firefighter effective
Oct. 1, 1977. Chief Reimer presented him with a pocket badge.
Chief Reimer also noted that F/F Veach will be Fire Department
Secretary as well as Fire Dept. Parlamentarian effective Oct. 3, 1977.
Chief Reimer noted that F/F Ackerman had completed his testing for
rank of F.M.O. Chief Reimer presented him a F.M.O. badge with appoint-
ment effective Oct.l, 1977.
Chief Reimer noted that effective Oct. 3,1977) Lt. Barber will be the
Communication Officer due to F.M.O. Reedy being on a membership
suspension.
F/F Fournier asked why we and the North Suburban Mutual Aid Group do
not use the Tot Finder Program. Chief Reimer noted that it is a
program which you don1t have much contact of as people move quite
a bit) especially in apartments buildings.
F/F Fournier asked what the status 'of F.M.O. Reedy was due to his
membership suspension. Chief Reimer noted that he is still the City
Fire Marshal and will investigate fires as requested.
F.M.O. Ackerman reported on the Fire School on Oct. 1, 1977 put on
by W.A.F.T.A. He stated that it was well worth the time.
Motion by F.M.O. Gardener to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Fournier.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1420 Hrs.
Minutes Recorded by,
William D. Barber
Fire Dept. Secretary
G ENERAL r~EETI NG
t~i nutes
November 6~ 1977
The meeting was called to order by Chief Reimer at 1339.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Mi nutes of the October 19 and November 6 offi cers meeting were read.
Motion by F.M.O. Brown to accept the minutes of the October General Meeting
as posted. Seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried.
Engineer's Report - Engineer Brewer asked that anyone who had not made their
work detail during the year should report for the December work detail. Since
truck check had not been done for the last two weeks, the posted schedule
will be moved back two weeks. Engineer Brewer reported that a pump class
open to all members would be held at Wednesday drill.
First-Aid & Rescue Report - Capt Hassing reported that there would be a
First Aid class starting in January. He also reported that the new splint set
would be carried on the upper shelf of the right front compartment of 4194.
Capt Hassing also reported that the CIM class times and dates would be posted
for those interested.
F/F Keifer asked how Company 3 was being accepted by the Police Department.
F/F Campbell stated that he thought Company 3 was being well accepted. Capt
Hassing reported that a meeting with the Police Department was scheduled for
November 9th to discuss what some members thought to be problems or areas
in which improvements could be made.
Chief Reimer explained the new p~licy relative to manning of 4170 base radiol
Chief Reimer reported on pending action of the Fire Training Center regarding
the cost of rookie training.
Chief Reimer reported that Prob. F/F Wasgatt was off leave of absence and back
on active duty.
Terry Stenglein was introduced to the membership. Motion by F.M.O. Gardner
to accept Mr. Stenglein as a Prob F/F pending a physical exam and appointment
by the City Manager. Seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried with no
oppos iti on.
Fire Report - During the month of October there were 52 alarms: 31 fire) 16
rescue) and 5 investigations for a total property loss of $74)020.
Motion by F/F Hassinger to adjourn. Seconded by F.M.O. Gardner. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1443
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Wayne Veach
Fire Department Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
Minutes
December 4) 1977
Meeting was called to order by Chief Reimer at 1340 Hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance was given
Minutes of the Officers Meeting of November 16 and December 4 were read.
Motion by F/F Gardner to accept the minutes of the November General Meeting as
posted. Seconded by FMO Brown. Motion passed.
Reports:
Rescue-Capt Hassing reported that there are openings in elM classes at Crystal and
Maple Grove. From the Police Department staff meeting) it was reported that the
consensus is that Company 3 operation is worthwhile and that PD shift supervisors
will be stopping by the Fire Station on standby nights to get better aquainted
with Fire Department personnel. It was suggested that Fire Department vehicle
routing be given to the dispatcher when a vehicle goes in service so that PD vehicles
can better help at intersections.
Engineer-Engineer Brewer reported that the two pump operation classes were success-
ful. If there is interest, further classes will be scheduled.
Wage-Capt Smith reported that the wage committee will meet in the near future to
review the City Managers. proposal on wages.
Chief Reimer reminded the members that the new policy is to man the base radio only
on working fires where lines are layed.
Michael A. Bennett was introduced to the general membership with a recommendation
from the membership committee. Motion by FMO Brown to accept Michael Bennett as
a Probationary Firefighter pending a successful physical exam and appointment by
the City Manager. Seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer reported that paychecks would be ready by December 15 and would be
83% of the ~~~~?, wages.
Fire Report-Asst Chief Bennett reported that there were a total of 46 calls for the
month of November.
Motion by Capt Smith to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion passed.
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GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
July 11, 1977
Chief Reimer called the meeting to order at 1950 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call was taken with 25 present, 8 excused, 1 on leave, and 1 absent.
Motion by F/F Keifer to accept the minutes of the June meeting as posted on
the bulletin board. Seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried.
Correspondence
1. Letter from Cindy Armstrong thanking the Fire Department for assistance'
at her mishap.
Chief Reimer noted that Kelly Rekstad was gOing to appear to apologize for
setting fire 77-206. The follow-up report was read.
Kelly Rekstad appeared and made his apology.
OLD BUSINESS
Chief Reimer noted that someone had talked to councilman Peter Enck about
budget items. He noted that1his was against the rules and regulations. It
would be better to come to the Chief first.
It was noted that the Scott Air tanks had been worked on by someone who was
not authorized to do so. Lt. Stenger is the only one to be doing any repairs
on them.
Capt. Smith noted that he needs about three or four more men to assist at
the fireworks on July 16, 1977.
Motion by F/F Fournier to hold the election for the Lieutenants at this time.
Seconded by F/F Campbell. Motion carried. Ballots were distributed.
Tally showed that Lt. Stenger and Lt. Barber had been elected for another term.
Reports
Engr. Brewer noted the F/F Gardener had successfully passed his F.M.O. test.
Engr. Brewer noted that he would be setting up a class time for those wanting
F.M.O. training.
Engr. Brewer noted that 4183 has a starter problem. He is working on finding
out the problem.
General Meeting Minutes
July 11, 1977
Page 2
RESCUE
Capt. Hassing had the following reports:
1. Jack Yost Rescue School to be held August 6 & 7, 1977.
2. New hack saws have been put in the port-a-power box on 4194 and in
the brass compartment on 4183.
3. Starting July 1, 1977 the stand-by crew is to stay at the station until
2100 hours to take blood pressure if anyone comes in. The only ex-
ception would be if a run comes in.
4. Stand-by's at the station on other than Monday or Friday nights should
notify the Chief.
5. It was noted that when on stand-by at Northwood Park for the festival,
all three men will respond to a fire call and only t\-JO men will respond
on medicals.' .
Asst. Chief Bennett read the proposal that had been written' by the Chief for
possible budget increase for wages.
Asst. Chief Bennett explained the policy of responding to the station on
weekends for all personnel except the two Captains.
The policy of a tornado warning was gone over. It was noted that anytime
the siren goes other than for the tests, everyone is to report to the
station immediately.
Chief Reimer noted that the next Mutual Aid Meeting is at Plymouth on
Tuesday, July ~, 1977.
Asst. Chief Bennett gave the monthly fire report for June.
F/F Fournier asked what could be done on stand-by weekends for those
people who don't have pagers. He stated that you can't leave the house
as you might get a call. He did not receive an answer.
Motion by F/F Keifer to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Campbell. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2107 hours.
Minutes recorded by
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GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
January 8, 1978
Meeting was called to order by Chief Reimer at 1340 Hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Minutes of officers meetings of Dec. 21, 1977 and Jauary 8, 1978 were read.
Motion by F/F Sharp to accept the minutes of the December General Meeting as posted.
Seconded by FMO Gardner. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Letter from Robinson Rubber re: appreciation for services rendered
in 1977.
Reports:
Engineers report - Engineer Brewer reported that work detail and truck check schedules
for 1978 are in everyones box. The Tommy Hook is now in place on 4194. Chief Reimer
asked that radio check be added to work detail duties.
Rescue and First Aid - Capt Hassing reported that CIM classes will be held on Monday
and Thursday from 1800 to 2200 Hrs at Crystal's south station beginning Feb 17.
CPR classes will be held Jan" 14 and 21 from 0900 to 1200 Hrs at New Hope Fire Station.
Capt Hassing thanked F/F Sorenson for the cars used in drill and for the cribbing
which will be carried on 4183.
Wage Committee - Capt Smith reported that a fixed cost budget of $55,000 for fiscal
1978 had been received from the City Manager. Motion by F/F Angel to accept the
proposal and to modify wage scales as follows:
A. Run Pay - First two hours
Officers $8
FMO's $7
F/F's $6
Prob F/F's $3
$4 per hour or portion of an hour after two hours.
B. Drill Pay - One dollar per hour
C. Company 3
Run Pay $7
Medical Standby $10
D. Multiple Alarm rules to be the same as 1977
E. Retroactive to Dec. 1, 1977
Motion seconded by FMO Gardner. Motion carried.
Old Business: Chief Reimer reported that 31 Motorola pagers have been ordered. Chief
Reimer noted that discounts are available at Wards and Halgreens on non-sale items.
New Business: Prob F/F Mike Bennett is assigned to Company 2. Chief Reimer made the
following appointments for 1978:
General minutes
January 8, 1978
page 2
New Business contd.:
Engineer
Ass't Engineer
Recruitment Chairman
Secretary & Parlaimentarian
Radio Li as ion
Chief Reimer reported that Prob
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-Brown
-Ackerman
-Veach
-Barber
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be on leave for one year.
Fire Report: Ass't Chief Bennett reported 28 fire alarms, 3 rescue and 3 investigations
for the month of December. Total property loss for 1977 was $319,970.
F/F Angel asked about City ownership tags on relief association or donated equipment.
F/F Angel vlill list items tagged which do not belong to the City. F/F Campbell suggested
that relief association owned items be tagged or otherwise identified. Ass't Chief
Bennett reported that that is being done.
Hoti on by Capt Smith to adjourn. Seconded by H10 Brown. Moti on carri ed.
Meeting adjourned at 1425 hrs.
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General Meeting
Minutes
February 5, 1978
Meeting called to order at 1530 Hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance were given.
Roll call taken: 33 Present; 4 Excused, and 1 on leave.
Motion by F.M.O. Ackerman to approve the minutes as posted on the board.
Seconded by F/F Prall - Motion carried.
Reports:
Rescue & First Aid
Capt. Hassing noted that the first aid coverage at the ice arena for the
hockey tournament went good.
Engineer:
Engineer Brewer reported a good work detail with 3 of the 4 men showing up.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Reimer noted that he is trying to locate monitor #22.
Chief Reimer noted that the membership emblems are now in. If you need one,
contact either one of the chiefs.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the run report for January.
Motion by F~~.O. Gardener to adjourn. Seconded by F.M.O. Brown - Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1550 Hours.
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William D. Barber
Acting Secretary
General Meeting
Minutes
March 5, 1978
Meeting called to order by Ass't Chief Bennett at 1345 hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll was taken: 28 present, 7 excused, 1 absent.
Motion by FMO Ackerman, seconded by F/F Behlke to accept the minutes of the
February General Meeting as posted.
Minutes of the February 15 and March 5 Officers meetings were read.
Engineers Report: Engineer Brewer reported th~~a ~ap light has been in-
stalled in 4194; conduit in the meeting room is~coffipleted; and a coat of
paint has been applied to the deluge set on 4194.
First Aid Report: Lt Stenger reported that first aid help is requested for
the Hockey tournament on March 17, 18 and 19. The stethoscope from the
BP kit in the front room is missing. Its return would be appreciated.
Rescue Report: Capt Hassing reported that Capt Schaefer, Prob F/F's Stenglein,
Carlson and Mike Bennett are appointed to Co 3. FMO Ackerman and Prob F/F
Stenglein will be attending MRFFA Emergency Care Workshop on April 6, 7 and 8.
Anote should be added to any medical run report if any of our equipment
accompanies a victim with North Ambulance. It was suggested that NHFD emblems
be sewn on our blankets.
Old Business: Chief Reimer wishes to thank the members for their excellent
response to the alarm which occurred on Feb 9th during the County Chiefs meet-
ing at the fire station.
Monitor #22 is still missing. Each member with a tube type radio is requested
to check and see if they have #22.
New Business: F/F Prall reported that he is having problems with his fire
phone. Ass't Chief Bennett will check into it.
Open house is scheduled for Sunday afternoon May 21, 1978. Capt Smith asked
for everyone to plan to attend.
Ass't Chief Bennett asked Co 3 standby members to be prepared to conduct Fire
Station tours on Monday and Friday evenings.
Ass't Chief Bennett reported that the Fire Prevention Bureau office would soon
be moved to the City Office Building at 4401 Xylon Ave.
Ass't Chief Bennett reminded everyone that if cars are washed in the station,
note should be made in the Car Wash Log Book.
General minutes
March 5, 1978
Page 2
Capt Schaefer noted that 4197 is now a Fire Department vehicle and should
be washed better than it was after the March 4 drill.
F/F Rodriguez asked if 4195 and 4197 could be replaced by a 3/4 ton truck.
There was discussion, but no action was taken.
Ass1t Chief Bennett reminded everyone that any injury or suspected injury
must be reported immediately and that a First Report of Injury form must be
completed at the time of the injury.
Ass1t Chief Bennett introduced applicant Ronald Juntilla to the membership
and stated that he was recommended by the membership committee to the general
membership. It was requested that action be taken at the April general meet-
ing due to his 18th birthday falling in April.
Ass1t Chief Bennett reported that new Rules and Regulations will be distributed
about the middle of March.
Motion by FMO Ackerman to adjourn. Seconded by FMO Gardner. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1443 hrs.
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Hayne Veach
Fire Department Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
April 2, 1978
Meeting was called to order by Chief Reimer at 1340 hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll Taken - 31 present, 3 excused, 2 on leave, 1 absent
Minutes of the March 15 and April 2 officers meeting were read.
Minutes of the March General Meeting were approved as corrected.
Correspondence
1. Letter from Homeward Bound re: Thanks to NHFD for participation in the
wheelchair basketball game.
Dave Solberg of Northwest Hennepin Co Emergency Chaplaincy Corps addressed
the membership to explain the function of his organization and to pass out
copies of their Line Officers Handbook.
Reports
1. Engineer Brewer reported a successful work detail on April 1.
2. Lt. Stenger reported successful First Aid details at the Ice Arena.
Old Business:
Chief Reimer reminded the members that any equipment taken from the station
is to be reported to the Chief in advance. Car washes are to be logged by time
and date in the Car Wash Log.
Thermostats are not to be adjusted.
Appliances in the station (washer, dryer, TV, lights, etc) are not to be left
on unnecessarily.
Monitor #22 and a stethoscope are still missing.
New Business:
Motion by FMO Ackerman to accept Ronald Juntilla as a Prob F/F pending satis-
factory completion of a physical exam. Seconded by F/F ~~rtenson. Motion carried.
Motion by Lt. Stenger to accept John Mark Hayes as a Prob F/F pending satis-
factory completion of a physical exam. Seconded by F/F Smith. Motion carried.
A retirement ring was presented to retired member John Dolan in appreciation of
18 years of dedicated service to the New Hope Fire Department and Relief Association.
John thanked the members for the ring and scanner and for the years of fond
memories.
Motion by Capt. Smith to adjourn. Seconded by FMO Gardner. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1425 hrs.
Wayne Veach
Fire Department Secretary
Minutes
General Meeting
May 7, 1978
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 1440 hours.
Pledge of allegiance was given.
Roll taken: 28 present, 6 excused, 3 on leave, 2 absent.
Minutes of the April 19 and May 7 officers meetings were read.
Motion by F/F Fournier to accept the minutes of the April General
Meeting as posted. Seconded by F/F French. Motion carried.
Reports:
Engineer Report: Engineer Brewer reported that a problem with the
air br~keg on 4188 had been observed. The problem only occurred
once and could not be duplicated. Drivers should closely monitor
the air pressure while driving 4188. He suggested that the large
fan on 4188 be replaced with two smaller ones.
New Business:
Chief Reimer reported that two new claw hammers had been donated to
replace defective ones.
Chief Reimer thanked City Councilman Peter Enck for his continued
interest in Fire Department activities.
Donald Buss was introduced the membership and recommended for Prob
status. Motion by FMO Gardner to accept Mr. Buss as a Prob member.
Seconded by F/F Smith. Motion carried.
Joel Eaton was introduced to the membership and recommended for Prob
status. Motion by F/F Fournier to accept Mr. Eaton as a Prob member.
Seconded by FMO Gardner. Motion carried.
Allen Nelson was introduced to the membership and recommended for
Prob status. Motion by F/F Campbell to accept Mr. Nelson as a
Prob member. Seconded by F/F Behlke. Motion carried.
Mr. John Groth was introduced to the membership and recommended for
Prob status. Motion by F/F Ackerman to accept Mr. Groth as a Prob
member. Seconded by F/F Smith. Motion carried.
Cordell Bennett was re-elected Ass1t Chief by written ballot as
provided for in the constitution and By-Laws.
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General Meeting Minutes
May 7, 1978
Capt. Smith reported that open house will be held from 1200 to 1600
hours on 5/21/78. Clean-up detail will meet Saturday 5/20/78 at
1000 hours. A sign-up sheet for Saturday and Sunday participation
will be on the board.
Chief Reimer thanked Mike Bennett for painting the hall and stairway.
Summer meeting hours will begin in June.
Officers Meeting 1800 hours.
General Meeting 1930 hours.
Filing date for Captains is May 1 - May 15.
New pager radios will be shipped by 5/20/78 and to be received by
5/30/78.
Members over 45 years of age should let younger members respond to
grass fires.
F/F Campbell explained the purpose and goals of the upcoming Town
Meetings. He urged Fire Department members to attend.
The week of 5/15 - 5/20 is Police Week. There will be a PO display
at New Hope Center. Volunteers are needed to man a FD recruit area
near the PO display.
Chief Reimer read the policy statement re: Credit and Pay for Alarm
and Drills.
The FD wage budget is 8.41% over projection for the year.
The letter from Jon Reedy to Chief Reimer dated 5/5/78 and the letter
from Jon Reedy to John Angel dated 5/5/78 were read and discussed.
Chief Reimer noted that he would not be able to confirm Mr. Reedy.s
3 conditions of resignation and that he would be advising Mr. Reedy
accordingly.
Chief Reimer asked for volunteers to conduct the station tours on
5/26/78
Lt. Stenger reported that hose testing will be done soon. A sign-up
sheet will be put on the board.
Ass't Chief Bennett reported that a policy statement is forthcoming
re: visitors at the station.
F/F Fournier asked that the appropriate people be notified if truck
assignments are changed.
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May 7, 1978
Ass't. Chief Bennett reported a total of 66 incidents for the month
of April for a total loss of $500.
Motion by F/F Gardner to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Clemens. Motion
carried.
~1eeting adjourned at 1545 hours.
Wayne Veach
Fire Department Secretary
Mi n utes
General Meeting
June 4, 1978
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 1935 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll taken: 35 present, 6 excused, 1 on leave.
r~inutes of the June 4 Offi cers Meeting were read.
Motion by Ft~O Gardner to accept the minutes of the May General Meeting as .
posted. Seconded by F/F Ackerman. Motion carried.
Reports:
Engineer Brewer reported a successful work detail on 6/3/78. Capt. Hassing
repol~ted that the Jack Yost School wi 11 be on the 4th and 5th of August.
Electi on of Offi cers:
Capt's . Smith , Hassing and Schaefer \'lere re-elected by secret ballot without
opposition. Filing deadline for Lieutenants is June 15.
Chief Reimer asked that all old monitors be returned as soon as possible.
Chief Reirrer reported that Prob. F/F's Groth, Nelson and Eaton are assigned
to Company 2. Prob. FJF Buss is assigned to Company 1.
Old Business:
Lt. Stenger asked members to sign up on the posted sheet for hose testing.
Capt. Smith thanked those who participated in the open house on May 21.
F/F Fournier asked that the qualifications for Lieutenant be reviewed at
the next offi cers lTEeti ng.
Chief Reimer reported that the new radios would be installed within two
weeks.
New Business:
Chief Reimer noted that several merrbers will be attending State Fire Dept.
Conferences at Moorehead betvJeen 6/20 and 6/24/78.
Chief Reimer reported that a scanner with North Ambulance frequency will be
installed in the front room. F/F Ackerman asked if extention speakers
coul d be pl aced in the bays. Chi ef Reimer stated that some speakers v.JOul d
be available for that purpose after installation of new vehicle radios.
Ass1t. Chief Bennett asked for volunteers for a Hazardous Materials Seminar
on 6/13 and 6/14.
Fi re Report:
Ass't Chief Bennett reported that there were 31 fire, 13 ITEdical, 9 standby,
8 investigations for a total of 61 alarms in May.
Chief Reimer reported that a budget meeting was held on 5/31/78. Two 16"
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June 4, 1978
fans will be purchased to replace the large smoked extractor on 4188. The
large smoke extractor will be installed in the hose trnver to help in hose
drying.
Chief Reimer reported that pay checks will be available on or before
6/15/78.
Motion by F/F Ackerman to adjourn. Second by F/F Fournier. l~otion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2011 hours.
Wayne Veach
Fire Department Secretary
Minutes
General Meeting
9 July 78
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 1935 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll taken: 31 present, 6 excused, 4 on leave, 1 absent.
Minutes of the 9 July Officers Meeting were read.
Motion by Capt. Smith to accept the minutes of the June General Meeting
as posted. Seconded by F/F Prall. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
Memo from Chief Reimer to City Manager re: High water situation on
6 July and request for rescue equipment.
Reports:
Engineer Brewer reported a good work detail in spite of a light
response. Anyone unavailable on thelr assigned date is responsible
for providing a replacement.
Capt. Hassing reported that the schedule for first aid during Duk
Duk Days has been posted. Medical calls outside the City are not
to be responded to unless specifically requested by New Hope PD.
Heavy rescue class for 5 men has been approved. The date is to be
announced. Two men will be attending Jack Yost Rescue School.
Chief Reimer reported that Eric Bermont is working 20 hours per
week at the Fire Station.
Motion by F/F Ackerman to hold the election of Lieutenants at 2000
hours. Seconded by F/F Behlke. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer re-stated that anytime anything is taken from the Fire
Station, permission should be obtained in advance. Leave a note
under the Chief's door if he is not available.
Chief Reimer reminded everyone to be sure the doors are locked
before leaving the station.
Chief Reimer reported that door #6 has been temporaily repaired. A
new spring has been ordered.
Chief Reimer reported that F/F John Roberts is in the hospital for
a gall bladder operation.
Chief Reimer reported that any members wishing to attend the Mutual
Aid meeting at Coon Rapids on 25 July should be at the station at
1915 hours.
Chief Reimer reported that the 1979 operating budget (excluding
salaries) has been submitted to city management.
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Chi ef Rei mer noted that any radi 0 problems shoul d be reported
directly to Lt. Barber.
Ass1t Chief Bennett noted that heavily loaded engines (6 or more
men) should be avoided. All extra manpower should be used to
man additional engines.
Election of Lieutenants was held by secret ballot. Lt1s Barber
and Stenger were re-elected without opposition.
Capt. Hassing noted that Scott air paks are to be used for all
fires not just structure fires and that all members should know
how to use them.
Fi re Report: Ass I t Chi ef Bennett reported that there were 43 fi re,
17 rescue, and 5 investigations for a total of 65 alarms during
the month of June. Property loss was $7,400.
Chief Reimer explained that the New Hope dispatch facility may be
abandoned in the near future. The next meeti ng to diis cuss the
subject will be held 19 July 78. The final decision will be made
by the City Manager.
Motion by F/F Ackerman to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Hassinger.
Moti on carri ed.
Meeting adjourned at 2020 hours.
Wayne Veach
Fire Department Secretary
Minutes
General Meeting
6 August 1978
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 1930 hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll taken: 28 present, 8 excused, 2 on leave, 3 absent.
Minutes of the August 6 Officers Meeting were read. Motion by
F/F Ackerman to accept the minutes of the July General Meeting
as posted. Seconded by FMO Gardner. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
1.
2.
Letter from Minnesota
Investigation Course.
Memo from Hennepin Co.
be held on Sept. 16.
Dept. of Public Safety re: Arson
Prob. F/F Carlson will attend.
Vo Tech re: Mike Ackerman School to
Reports:
Rescue:
Capt. Hassing reported that 2 new cervical collars, a Hare traction
splint and a new B/P cuff are now in service. During Duk Duk Daze
11 men put in 36~ hours, treated 26 individual accident victims
plus a group of 13. EMT and refresher courses start in September.
Work is being done with the Scott Air Paks for underwater use. A
report will follow. Two man attended Jack Yost School.
Engineer:
During work detail, the top of the office area was cleaned and
several items are available for the taking. I.C.C. lights have
been installed on the rear of 4182 and 4183.
Yost School: F/F Ackerman reported that the classes were bene-
ficial and professionally conducted.
Old Business
A wheel chair which had been missing from the station has been
returned. Please report any items borrowed from the station before
they are removed.
Pocket badges were presented to newly appointed F/F's Mark Bennett
and Steve Wasgatt.
New Business
Chief Reimer asked that Mike Ackerman school applications be returned
before September 1.
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6 August 1978
F/F Ackerman reported that under a DOT provision, first aid kits
are available to Departments holding elM courses. Capt. Hassing
will look into the matter.
Chief Reimer reported that 5 men will be taking the EMT course
and 3 will attend the EMT refresher at NMMe.
Mr. Ed Anderson of 4075 Boone Ave. was introduced to the membership
with the recommendation of the Membership Committee. Motion by
F/F Wasgatt to accept Mr. Anderson as a Prob. F/F pending successful
completion of the required physical exam. Seconded by FMO Gardner.
Motion carried.
Chief Reimer reported that the requirements for filing for the
office of Lt. are revised per the memo received by all members.
The September General Meeting will be held at 0900 hrs. on Sept. 10.
F/F Wasgatt asked about speakers for the bays and the front room.
Chief Reimer noted that speakers will be available following radio
conversions on the engines.
Chief Reimer noted that someone should stay in the front room
until 2100 hrs. on standby nights and the doors should be closed
and locked when leaving on runs.
Fire Report:
Asst. Chief Bennett reported 22 misc., 7 false, 6 vehicle, 3
structure, 1 standby, 5 medical and 3 investigations for the month
of July.
Motion by F/F Behlke to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Keefer. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 2015 hrs.
Wayne Veach
Fire Department Secretary
fvlI NUTES
GENERAL MEETING
September 10! 1978
Meeting was called to order by Assistant Chief Bennett at 1014 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll taken: 32 present, 8 excused, 1 absent, 2 on leave.
Minutes of the Aug. 16 and Sept. 10 officers meetings were read.
Reports:
Rescue:
Capt.
radio
1.
2.
3.
4.
Hassing reported that 4194 now has a 4-channel radio. The following
procedures will be followed when responding to medicals:
Report "in service" on the fire channel, Fl.
Report "4194 responding" on the police channel, F2.
Use F2 if required during the call.
Report "4194 clear" on the police channel before returning to the
fire channel.
Wage Committee: Asst. Chief Bennett reported that the Wage Committee's recommendation
is that next year's call wages be the same as this year's, but that a
percentage increase in total W9ge budget be requested; Increase drill
pay to $3.00 per hour; apply the percentage increase to the salaried
fire department personnel. Motion by F/F Sharp to propose the
described package to City Management. Seconded by F/F Smith.
Motion carried.
Applicant William Olson was introduced to the membership with the recommendation
of the membership committee. Motion by F/F Campbell to accept William Olson as a
Prob. F/F pending successful completion of a physical exam. Seconded by F/F Smith.
Moti on carri ed.
Assistant Chief Bennett reminded everyone of the requirement to arrange for standby
coverage in your place if you will be out of the city on an assigned standby weekend.
Fire Report: Asst. Chief Bennett reported
28 fire alarms
19 rescue
2 investigations
49 tota 1 ca 11 s
Motion by F/F Behlke to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1230 hours.
t~ayne Veach
Fire Dept. Secretary
Minutes
General Meeting
October 1, 1978
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 1350 hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll taken: 30 present, 4 absent, 8 excused.
Minutes of Oct. 1 Officers Meeting were read.
Motion by F/F Ackerman to accept minutes of the September meeting as
posted. Seconded by FMO Gardner. Motion carried.
Reports:
Engineer: There was no response to the Saturday work detail. The
same men are rescheduled for November work detail. The compartment
door on 4188 has been repaired. FMO classes will be held Oct. 9
and 16 at 1900 hrs. The HT charger on 4186 will temporarily require
an exteniion cord.
Rescue: CIM class is scheduled for Brooklyn Park and EMT refresher
is scheduled at Vo-Tech.
First Aid: First Aid is requested for a hockey exhibition game at
the Ice Arena. Those involved should meet at the arena at 1830 hrs.
on 10/3/78.
Old Business
1. Chief Reimer explained the Car Wash policy for the benefit of
the new members.
2. Chief Reimer explained the placement of the new HT1s.
3. Letter to Motorola re: Malfunction of alert equipment.
4. F/F Campbell noted tampering with 4197 during football games.
5. Capt. Hassing reviewed radio policy for 4194 responding to
medicals.
New Business
1. Officers Christmas party will be December 2.
2. Drivers boots are not acceptable as alternate turn out gear.
Substitute boots must be approved by the Chief.
3. Probationary F/F's are not to respond to fires alone.
4. Several tours are scheduled through the week of 10/9.
Fire Report
There were 40 misc, 2 mutual aid, 1 structure, 1 vehicle and 3 false
for a total of 47 alarms. There were 27 rescue calls. Property loss
for September was $10,800.
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October 1, 1978
There was a discussion of possible Fire Prevention Week Activities.
F/F Rodriguez reminded everyone that the silver service set
donated by the Nygaards is still at his house and available for
use or display at the Fire Station. The set will be put on dis-
play at the station.
Motion by F/F Ackerman to adjourn. Seconded by FMO Gardner. Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1432 hrs.
Wayne Veach
Fire Department Secretary
MINUTES
GENERAL MEETING
5 NOV 78
Meeting was called to order by Chief Reimer at 1330 hours.
Pledge of allegiance was given.
Minutes of Oct. 18 and Nov. 5 Officers Meetings were read.
Roll taken: 28 present, 7 excused, 5 absent, 2 on leave.
Motion by FMO Gardner to accept minutes of the October general meeting as posted. Seconded
by F/F Prall. Motion carried.
Reports:
Engineer's report: Minimum accomplishments due to minimum response to work detail.
Each member is reminded to be aware of his individual assignments.
There were three classes for FMO's during October. Fourteen members
attended. Reports of malfunctioning or defective equipment should be
signed and dated for follow-up.
Old Business:
1. Reach pagers have been returned from Gen Com. Encoder modifications will be required.
2. Chief Reimer expressed thanks to members involved in station tours and equipment
demonstrations during October.
3. There was a discussion of communication policy between officers and men in the crew cab.
New Business:
1. Don Buss's father passed away on Nov. 4 of a heart attack. Lt. Barber will coordinate
a funeral detail.
2. There is a log book on the dispatch desk for signing out items from the station.
3. Fire prevention posters are in the front room. Voting instructions are on the yellow
pad.
4. Park in the back row whenever spaces are available there.
5. There was a question by F/F Fournier regarding temporary appointments during Capt. Hassing
leave of absence. F/F Fournier proposed an amendment to the Constitution and By Laws
regarding temporary appointments of officers. Action is to be taken at the December
General meeting.
Fire Report: There were 49 fires, 18 rescues and two investigations for a total of 69 calls
during October.
Motion by F/F Prall to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1440 hours.
Wayne Veach
Fire Dept. Secretary
MINUTES
GENERAL MEETING
December 3, 1978
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 1006 hours. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Minutes of 11/15 and 12/3 Officers Meeting were read. Roll taken: 32 present,
4 absent, 2 on leave, 5 excused.
t1otion by FMO Gardner to accept minutes of the November General Meeting as posted.
Seconded by Capt. Stenger. Motion carried.
Reports:
Rescue - Sign up sheet for first aid at the ice arena will be taken down at the end
of the week. Assignments will be ~made to fill the open slots.
Old Business:
1. Oil changes are not to be made at the station.
2. Five quarts of deisel oil are missing from inventory. Two push brooms are also
missing.
New business:
1. Prob. F/F Stenglein is appointed to the rank of F/F effective 12/1/78. He was
congratulated and presented a pocket badge by Chief Reimer.
2. Company 1 is on standby for Christmas (Dec. 24 and 25).
Company 2 is on standby for New Years (Dec. 31 and Jan 1)
3. Two men assigned to standby over the Thanksgiving holiday did not respond
to an alarm and did not arrange for a replacement.
4. Turn out pants are available for members wishing to purchase their own _ through
the Chief. Delivery is 120 days.
5. Fire Marshal Reedy reported on progress of the investigation of the fire
at 5601 Quebec.
6. Earl Hassinger asked if sand could be carried in the plastic pails in the engines.
Capt. Stenger will try to obtain some covered pails.
Fire Report: For the month of November, there were 29 misc; 3 structure; 2 grass;
1 false, 1 vehicle, 20 medical and 3 investigations for a total of 59 calls.
Motion by FMO Brown to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Wasgatt. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 1037 hours.
Wayne Veach
Fire Dept. Secretary
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GENERAL ~1EETING
7 JAN 1979
'eeting called to order by Chief Reimer at l335 hours.
Pledge of allegiance was given.
Roll taken: 36 present, 4 excused, 4 onleave.
110ti on by Fl"10 Gardner to accept the mi nutes of the December meeti ng as posted. Seconded
by F/F Prall. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
1. Letter from City of Burnsville re: thanks for review of apparatus.
2. Letter from Hennepin County VoTech re: l'like Ackerman school attendance on 9/l6/78.
Reports:
Engineer Brewer reported a successful work detail. New work detail and truck rosters
are posted. Spare Scott bottles on 4183 are now more securely stored. The drive away
bracket for 4186 is ready to assemble.
Capt. Smith reported that a CPR instructor's course will be held on the last Saturday in
January and the first Saturday in February.
Old Business:
Fire Dept. decals are to be removed or defaced when a vehicle is disposed of.
2. Color coding for alarm boxes is continuing.
3. F/F Carlson1s application for the arson course will be re-submitted.
New Business:
1. Wage schedule for 1979 has been approved by the City Council. The 7% increase results
in a $58,800 wage budget.
2. Pociet badges and congratulations were presented by the Chief to Mike Bennett and
Steve Carlson.
3. Asst. Chief Bennett announced that the men involved in the fire at Howe Fertilizer Co.
were monitored overnight for effects of the toxic materials involved in the fire.
Fire Report: In the month of December there were 35 fire calls and 19 rescue calls for a total
of 54 calls. Property loss for 1978 total of $2l3,785.00
Motion by FI~O Gardner to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Prall. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at l428 hours.
'.ayne Veach
~ire Dept. Secretary.
~'li nutes
Genera 1 fvleet i ng
4 February 1979
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 1340 hours. Pledge of
Allegiance was given.
Roll taken: 36 present, 4 excused, 3 on leave.
Chief Reimer announced that effective immediately, smoking will not be
allowed on the second floor during meetings and drills. This rule will
remain in effect at least until an effective ventilation system can be
implemented.
Minutes of the Jan. l7 and Feb. 4 Officers' Meetings were read.
f/F A~f(IMr,.J
Motions by RID CarclRBr to accept the minutes of the January General Meeting
as posted. Seconded by F/F Martenson. Motion carried.
Reports: Capt. Stenger reported that the 1979 Co. 3 drill schedule will
be posted soon.
The February work detail will be rescheduled since Engineer Brewer had
to be out of the city on the scheduled day.
Chief Reimer reported that:
1. Members should be careful of assisting at fires outside New Hope
unless requested.
2. Thanks to those members who helped out with the alarm box coding project.
Old Business:
1. F/F Fournier asked to attend the February 20 Officers. Meeting at 1900
hours to discuss his proposed constitutional amendment.
2. Chief Reimer noted that a second victim of the Oreqon Estates fire had
expired at about l500 hours on Saturday at North Memorial Medical Center.
New Business:
1. A pocket badge was presented to David Hedburg on the occasion of his
promotion to the rank of Firefighter.
2. A FMO insignia was presented to Earl Hassinger upon his completion of
training and testing as an FMO and appointment by the Chief.
3. Asst. Chief Bennett reviewed the policy regarding the response of 4194
to fire alarms when rescue personnel are on duty. Rescue men are to
relinquish the right seat to a fire officer.
Fire Report:
There were 42 fire, 25 rescue and 1 investigation - for a total of 68
alarms during January.
Motion by F/F Keifer to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Ackerman. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1500 hours.
~1ayne Veach
Fire Dept. Secretary
MINUTES
GENERAL MEETING
3 March 1979
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 1338 hours. Pledqe of allegiance was given.
Roll taken: 3l present, 4 excused, 3 on leave, 4 absent.
Minutes of the Feb. 20 and Mar 4 Officers I Meetings were read.
Motion by F/F Sharp to accept the minutes of the February General Meeting as corrected.
Seconded by Ackerman. Motion carried.
Chief Reimer reviewed the proposed Firefighters Oath. He proposed taking of the oath
by all current members at one time. It was agreed that the oath would include Prob. F.F..s.
The date used on the certificate will be the date of original appointment. F/F Wasgatt
suggested that the famous New Hope style engine be substituted for the steamer on the
certificate. Chief Reimer will check to see if that can be done.
Motion by F/F Ackerman that the oath as modified be adopted as the New Hope Fire Dept.
Oath to be administered to each existing member and to all future members as they are
appointed Probationary Firefighters. Seconded by F/F Wasgatt. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
Letter from New Hope Women Jaycees re: request for nominations for Minnesota
Outstanding Young Adult award.
Reports:
Engineer Brewer reported a good work detail on March 3. A hold-down has been added for
the K-l2 saw on the rear of 4l94. All fan guards are being modified. A special wrench
for the fan guards is hanging in the radio desk.
Capt. Stenger stated that American Heart Association and Red Cross requests for CPR
instructors should be coordinated through the Rescue Captain. A new esophogical airway
and two new air splints have been ordered. On orders of the medical examiner, airways
are not to be removed from victims who expire.
Copies of a proposed constitutional amentment was distributed on March 1 for action
at the April General Meeting.
Old Business:
F/F Lilley asked about the physical fitness program mentioned in the officers. meejing
minutes. Chief Reimer explained that the program if adopted would be optional. Further
details will be available at the next meeting.
FMO Gardner asked about the Scott Air Pak modifications. Chief Reimer explained that
some units were now in for modification, but none have yet been returned.
F/F Mike Bennett asked if any new Scott breathing equipment additions were planned.
Chief Reimer explained that the l8 units currently on hand were sufficient for our needs
and no additional purchases are planned.
Fire Report:
February proved to be the busiest month in NHFD history. There were 26 miscellaneous,
27 false accidental, 7 vehicle, 3 structure, 4 false malicious, 3 mutual aid assists,
3 severe weather standbys, l5 medical, 8
medical standbys and 3 investigations for a total
Minutes
~e~aP79Meeti ng
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of 93 alarms. Property loss for the month was $34,425.
Motion by FMO Brown to adjourn. Seconded by Capt. Stenger.Motion Carried. Meeting
adjourned at 1418 hours.
Hayne Veach
Fire Dept. Secretary
r~I NUTES
GENERAL MEETING
April 1, 1979
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at l345 hours.
given. Roll taken: 33 present, 7 excused, 2 on leave.
Officers' Meetings were read.
Pledge of Allegiance was
Minutes of the 3/2l and 4/l
Correspondence:
1. Copy of a letter from Chief Reimer to City Manager re: reimbursement of members whey
responding to court orders.
Reports:
Engineer Brewer reported a good work detail on 3/3l. The next work detail will be
May 5. F/F Sharp, Ackerman and Prob F/F Olson are assigned. 4195 has 6-volt
starter and siren which should not be engaged more than 3-4 seconds at a time.
FMO Hassinger asked to have the air horn on 4188 checked.
Capt. Smith reported that 2 men are in EMT refresher course. One CPR class was
taught at Cooper High School.
New Business:
1. F/F Ac~erman asked if anything had been discussed about Capt. Stengerls
working hours - not allowing him to particioate in Co.3 drills and meetings.
Chief Reimer stated that since Capt. Hassing will be back on 4/l8, no changes will
be made.
2. Action was taken on F/F Fournierls proposed amentment to Article 3, Section 5
of the Constitution. Amentment adopted to become effective 4/l/79.
3. Filing dates for the office of Asst. Chief will be 4/1 through 4/15. Election
will be at the May meeting.
4. Capt. Smith reported on a proposed PT program to be implemented on a voluntary
basis.
5. Asst. Chief Bennett noting that there are additional changes
City Ordinance, withdrew his proposed constitutional amendment.
offered if appropriate after the upcoming council action on Sec.
to the Fire Dept.
An amendment will be
2.70.
Fire Reoort: For the month of March, there were a total of 71 alarms consisting of
19 miscellaneous, l6 accidental false, 3 vehicle, 3 structure, 1 false, 7 investi-
gations, 12 rescue, l2 medical, 9 standby and 1 false medical. Property loss was
$6750, to give a year-to-date total of $43,425.
Mo:ion by FMO Gardner to adjourn; seconded by F/F Ackerman Motion
adJourned at li17 hrs. . carried. Mtg.
W~yne Veach, Fire DpDt S..ec- ~
-,' Ie I,ary
GENERAL MEETING
MAY 6, 1979
Meeting called to order at 1345 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call taken with 34 present, 2 on leave, 2 absent and 4 excused.
Motion by F/F Ackerman to accept the April minutes as posted. Seconded
by F/F Roberts. Motion carried.
Engineer Brewer Reported:
1. Work detail attendance produced only one of the four scheduled. He
noted that when the people arrived for the company 3 drill, they help
get the item taken care of.
2. If fuses are replaced on any of the trucks, either notify the Engineer
or leave a note on his desk.
OLD BUSINESS:
Chief Reimer noted that he had been contacted by F/F Nygaard regarding
some feedback that he had gotten regarding the Firefighters Oath. He
stated that some felt that they didnlt want any part of it. Discussion
followed. It was decided to proceed as planned.
NEW BUSINESS:
F/F Wasgatt asked if it would be possible to get an AM radio for each
engine so as to be able to better follow a storm coming through the area.
After some discussion, F/F Rodriguez stated he would donate a couple of
radios.
FMO Hassinger asked if it would be possible to switch our Constitution
and By-Laws tohave 6 months of evening meetings. Discussion followed.
F.M.O. Hassinger was informed that if he felt it a good idea to submit a
proposed change.
Motion by FMO Hassinger to set 1430 hours for the election of Asst. Chief.
Seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried. Chief Reimer appointed Prob.
F/F1s Olson and Nelson to distribute, collect ballots and tally.
Chief Reimer reported that a Sky Watch program at Brooklyn Park on May 24
is being put on. More information will be forthcoming.
F/F Hayes was presented with his pocket badge by Chief Reimer and congratulated
for his completion of the required probationary time. F/F Hayes was
appointed effective 5/l/79.
Chief Reimer went over the recommendation of the officers thatour June fire
checks be paid at 75% which would help to equalize the two paychecks.
Discussion followed. Motion by FMO Gardener to leave the pay policy as it
now is. Seconded by F/F Roberts. Motion carried.
Genera 1 t;1eeti nq
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r'1ay 6, 1979
Chief Reimer noted that it is very important to use the sirens with the
red lights as required by law.
Chief Reimer noted that he had had repo~ts~ of excessive speed with vehicles
while responding to calls. Caution is to be used when driving.
Chief Reimer noted that the front rooms have been repainted. They
have been left in pretty rough shape with pop'bottles, candy wrappers
and the like left lying around. Take pride in how it looks.
Asst. Chief Bennett noted that the 100 feet of 2~ inch has been replaced
with 100 feet of l~ inch with nozzle in the rear compartment of 4l88.
This should be used on dumpsters, cars and the like. F.M.O. Hassinger
noted to make sure that the control is shut off at all times.
Asst. Chief Bennett reminded everyone that Scotts are to be worn to all
calls. They are to be used at car fires and dumpsters.
l430 hours: Ballots were distributed and collected. Votes tallied.
Results of the election was that Asst. Chief Bennett was re-elected by
a majority vote. Asst. Chief Bennett gave a short thank you speech. He
thanked everyone for having confidence in him.
Chief Reimer noted that filing for Captain is open until 5/15/79.
Chief Reimer is the designated filing officer.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the fire report for April 1979.
F.M.O. Gardener asked about our switching to Hennepin County Radio. Chief
Reimer explained that he and Chief Kastanos had researched the pros and cons
and had recommended to the City Manager that we spend the extra dollars
to upgrade Golden Valley.s system and join them. Also to try and get a
couple of other municipalities to join.
Motion by F.M.O. Brown to adjourn.
Seconded by F/F Hedberg
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1445 hours.
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Acting Secretary
GENERAL MEETING
June 3, 1979
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll call taken with 34 present, 2 on leave, 4 excused and 2 absent.
Motion by F/F Mortenson, seconded by F/F Ackerman to approve the minutes as posted.
Motion by FMO Hassing to hold the election of captains at 2000 hours. Seconded by
F/F Belke. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
1. Copy of letter from Dir. of Public Safety, Crawford, of Golden Valley to all police
and fire personnel re: New Hope switching to a joint communication center with
Golden Valley. He stated that "This will be a joint center and not a Golden Valley
Center providing services to New Hope."
Engineer Brewer reported that work detail went well. He reported that the safety latch
has been installed on 4186.
Capt. Hassing reported that a new trauma kit has been installed on 4194 and that the
soft packs have large trauma dressings. He also noted that Prob. F/F Anderson has
been appointed to Co. 3 effective June 3, 1979.
Chief Reimer reported that the City Council had approved to merge with Golden Valley
for a joint communication center. It was explained how the system would work. It should
be in operation by mid-September, 1979.
Chief Reimer asked if anyone had a question re: the 20-year policy for retired members.
Filing for Lieutenants is from June l-l5, 1979. Chief Reimer is the filing officer.
Chief Reimer presented F/F Groth with his pocket badge.
Chief Reimer read Art. 3, Sec. 2 of the Constitution and By-Laws and explained what
it read. There has been some misunderstanding lately.
2000 hours. - Chief Reimer appointed Engineer Brewer as tallyer for voting with
Prob. F/F Anderson and Eaton assisting. Ballots were distributed: Votes were tallied and
results were as follows:
Day Captain - Lt. Barber
Night Captain - Capt. Schaefer
Rescue Captain - Capt. Hassing maintains this position since Lt. Stenger received
1 vote short of the required majority of ballots cast.
Chief Reimer noted that since we had a vacancy in the position of Rescue Captain that there
will be a special election for rescue captain on June 27, 1979. Filinq will be June 3
through 17.
Chief Reimer noted that F/F D. Smith has the Br. Park Tator Days Parade detail.
Chief Reimer noted that Boone Ave. at the R. R. crossing will be closed at 0600 hours
on June 4, 1979 until crossing has been repaired.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the fire report for May 1979.
Motion by F/F Ackerman, seconded by
adjourned at 2035 hours.
F/F Carlson to adjourn. Motion carried.
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William D. Barber, Acting Secretary
MINUTES
GENER.AL MEETING
July 1, 1979
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 1940 hours. Pledge of Allegiance was
given. Roll Taken: 32 present, 2 on leave,S absent,S excused.
Motion by F/F Ackerman to accept the minutes of the June General Meeting as posted.
Seconded by F/F Carlson. Motion carried.
Motion by Lt. Stenger to hold the election of Night Lieutenant at 2000 hours.
Seconded by F/F Behlke. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
1. Letter from Dennis L. Hanson. Traffic Engineer re: traffic signal at
42nd and Zealand.
Reports:
Engineer Brewer reported a good work detail on Saturday. A key for Rosewood Corn.
will be put in 4194 key drawer. The llOV drive-away cord for 4186 has been modified.
He suggested that the first man in the crew cab manually unplug the cord. The
fuse problems on 4194 and 4188 have been corrected. The truck check and work
detail rosters will be revised.
Old Business:
l. An antenna for the Golden Valley Transmitter will be added in New Hope.
2. The New Hope fire base radio needs repair. It will not key the Reach pagers.
NevI' Business:
1. Steven Radtke was introduced to the membership with the recommendation
of the membership co~mittee. Motion by F/F Wasgatt to accept Mr. Radtke
as a probationary firefighter pending successful completion of a physical exam.
Seconded by FMO Gardner. Motion carried.
2. There were several volunteers to serve on the wage committee. Asst. Chief
Bennett will select the members to serve on the committee.
3. Volunteers were selected for the fireworks standby on July l4.
4. Rule #108 was discussed and explained to the members.
5. Due to the gas shortage, there will be company calls on everything except
confirmed structure fires between the hours of 6 PM and 6 AM Monday through
Friday and all day on the weekends.
At 2000 hours, the election of Night Lieutenant was held. Mike Gardner was elected
and becomes Night Lieutenant immediately.
The fire report was not complete since the month of June just ended.
Motions by FMO Stenger to adjourn. Seconded by F/F Martenson. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2033 hours.
Wayne Veach, Fire Dept. Secretary
t,lI NUTES
GENERAL MEETING
AUGUST 5, 1979
Meeting was called to order by Chief Reimer at 1955 hours. Pledge of Allegiance
was given. Roll taken: 29 present, 4 on leave, 7 absent, 2 excused.
Motion by F/F Sharp to accept the minutes of the July General Meeting as posted.
Seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried.
NO CORRESPONDENCE.
Reports:
Engineer Brewer reported a good work detail on Saturday. Work detail for September
will include Carlson, Eaton, Nygard and Melas. The yellow floor stripe for
4186 has been moved. Eng. Brewer stated that the valve for the rear preconnect
(inside rear compartment) on 4188 should not be opened until after the pump has
been primed.
Old Business:
F/F Rodriguez stated that we all should make an extra effort to keep the kitchen
area cleaner.
New Business:
1. Our fire dispatching system is due to begin in Golden Valley on Sept. 3 or 4.
2. St. Therese's Nursing Home has temporary permit for occupancy in entire new
bldg.
3. The Apartments and townhouses at 8007 Bass Lake Rd. are now being occupied.
4. There will be an August 13 Council Meeting re: Clemens' Farm house.
5. Motion by F/F Carlson to change the time of the October General Meeting to
0900. Seconded by F/F Fournier, Motion carried.
6. F/F vJasgatt and F/F Fournier have agreed to co-chair the committee for
recruitment of new members.
7. Chief Reimer stated that items being returned to the department should be
"checked in" in the sign"'out book.
8. Until further notice 4188, with a minimum of two people will go in service
first, followed by 4194, 4186, 4l83, etc.
9. Eng. Brewer stated that oil pressure on the air compressor should be about
20 lbs. After running compressor for 15 minutes, shut it off and leave off for
one minute. Bleed off manifold to approx. 1000 psi.
Minutes,General Meeting
Aug. 5, 1979
Page 2.
lO. F/F Hassinger noted that there is a charger for the photo equipment
batteries in the Relief Association office.
Asst. Chief Bennett read the fire report for the month of July, 1979.
Motion by F/F. Prall to adjourn. Seconded by Mike Bennett, F.F.
Meeting adjourned at 2049 hours.
John Hayes
Fire Dept. Secretary
MINUTES
GENERAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 1979
Meeting called to order by Chief Reimer at 0922 hours. Pledge of Allegiance was
given. Roll call taken: 30 present, 1 absent, 7 excused, 2 on leave. Motion to
accept minutes of August 5 General Meeting by F/F Carlson. Seconded by F/F Mike Bennett.
Motion carried.
Correspondence:
Letter from Wayne Veach to NHFD all members re: news article. The Veachls will be
in New Hope September 20 and 21.
Letter to Golden Valley Fire Chief from Chief Reimer saying thanks for a great time
at the softball picnic.
Letter to all members NHFD from Eng. Brewer re his retirement from the fire dept.
Reports:
Eng. Brewer reported a good work detail in spite of low attendance. The output
shaft on 4186 has been repaired.
Letter from F/F Fournier: to all members asking for ideas for recruitment program.
Membership a~plication is being re-written.
Asst. Chief Bennett stated that Cooper football and soccer games will be held this
fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights. He will be posting a schedule for sports
stand-bys.
FMO Hassing will be conducting a first-aid class on Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 1830
to 2130 hours.
Old Business:
Special duty reports should be filled out for all unscheduled details (tours,sports,
standbys, etc.);
Open hours will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7. Capt. Schaefer will be in charge of open
house this year;
Asst. Chief Bennett will be setting up the mutual aid meeting Sept. 25, 1979;
A discussion was held before the general membership to explain the increase in the
1980 wage budget.
New Business:
A motion was made by Eng. Brewer to change the Oct. 7 Officers I Mtg. to 0800 hours.
Seconded by F/F Groth. Motion carried. Oct. 7 General Meeting to be held at 0900
hours.
F/F Carlson was promoted to the rank of FMO. Appointment effective 9/1/79.
Brad Johnson was introduced to the general membership. Motion by FMO Stenger to
accept Johnson as a probationary member upon a satisfactory passing of a physical
exam and approval by the City Manager. Seconded by F/F Fournier. Motion carried.
Minutes
General MfQi9
Sept. 9, 9
Page 2.
Mike Ackerman School will be held at Hennep.in Vo-Tech on Sept. 15. See Asst.
Chief Bennett for registration.
Fire report for the month of August given by Asst. Chief Bennett~
Motion to adjourn by FMO Stenger. Seconded by FMO Smith. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1056 hours.
John Hayes
Fire Dept. Sec.
MINUTES OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 1979
The meeting was called to order by Chief Reimer at 2055 hours with
26 members present.
Chief Reimer explained the reason for the special meeting vias to
act on the request of Terrence Stenglein to be re-instated as a
member of the department. Stenglein had resigned his membership
effective August 3, 1979 to accept employment out of state, he
since changed his mind and returned to New Hope and applied for
re-instatement in the department. Also, applicant David Burke,
4742 Decatur Place had applied for probationary membership in the
department and it was explained that the Membership Commi ttee had
voted to recommend to the general membership that he be appointed
on a probationary status as soon as possible to allow him to start
his recruit training without waiting until the October general
meeting..
Chief Reimer fully explained the status of Stenglein and his request
to the membership..a motion by F/F Campbell, second by FMO Brown to
approved the re-instatementof Stenglein was made..motion passed.
Chief Reimer introduced David Burke to the membership and also ex-
plained his past interest in the department as well as his experience
in the fire service while in the service, the Membership Committee
had voted to recommend Burke to the general membership for appointment
as a probationary member pending the results of his physical examination
and appointment by the City Manager..Motion by F/F Angel ~ second by
F/F H. Smith that Burke be appointed to a probationary status effective
OCi.ober 1, 1979. .moti on passed.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made. by Engr
Brewer, second by F/F Nygaard..meeting adjourned at 2107 hours.
Minutes recorded by:
W. D. Barber
Acting Secretary
MINUTES
GENERAL MEETING
October 7, 1979
Meeting was called to order by Chief Reimer at 0906 hours. Pledge of Allegiance was
given. Roll was taken. 22 present, 9 excused,S absent and 2 on leave. A
motion was made by f/F Mortenson to approve the minutes of the Sept. 19
Officers' meeting and the Sept. 26 special Officers. meeting. Seconded by F/F
Fournier. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
1. No word from City Manager on 1980 wage proposal.
2. Reminder to Co. 3 members to use case numbers on all reports.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. A thank you from Chief Reimer for help on settmng up the Mutual Aid meeting.
2. Chief Reimer cited the new policy for uniform requirements under the
Fire Dept. Rules and Regs.
3. Chief Reimer explained to the membership the views and decision of the officers
regarding the Muscular Dystrophy cannister program.
4. Chief Reimer presented F/F Eaton, Nelson, Anderson and Olson with their
F/F badges.
5. Chris Paul Hanauska was introduced to the general membership.
A motion by F/F Wasgatt to accept Hanauska as a probationary F/F. Seconded
by FMO Stenger. Motion carried.
6. Fire Marshal Jon Reedy stated there is a master key in the front entry alarm
box at St. Therese.
7. FMO smith raised a question regarding prerequisites for filing for office.
Discussion followed. A motion to discuss this issue at the next general meeting
was made by FMO Hassing. Seconded by FMO Carlson. Motion carried.
8. Lt. Gardner stated that scott air-paks should be checked during truck check.
Fire report for September was given by Chief Reimer.
Motion to adjourn by F/F Roberts, Seconded by F/F Mortenson. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1006 hours.
John Hayes
Fire Dept. Secretary
MINUTES
GENERAL MEETING
NOVE~1BER 4, 1979
Meeting was called to order by Chief Reimer at 1349. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Roll taken: 24 present, 4 absent, 8 excused, 2 on leave.
Minutes of the Nov. 4, 1979 Officers. Meeting were read.
Company Three:
Lt. Barber stated that blue report sheets should accompany all medical reports.
Also, turn-out gear not to be worn on med;ca1s.
Ol~\ Business:
1. There has been no report from the City Manager regarding the 1980 wage
proposal.
2. Chief Reimer stated that "Special Duty" reports should be filled out for tours,
special standbys, etc.
3. FMO Hassing reported that the First Aid Class is completed and that a CPR Course
will begin Tues., Nov. 6 at the Fire Station.
New Bgs;ness:
1. A babysitting clinic to be held at NMMC on Dec. 8, 1979. FMO Stenger will be
handling this detail.
2. Chief Reimer reminded department members to use caution while operating fire
apparatus, especially at intersections.
3. School Dist. 281 appreciation banquet to be held Wed., Nov. 7, 1979.
4. Chief Reimer reminded Company One members that they have the standby for
Thanksgiving Day.
5. Chief Reimer stated that the Officers vIill be preparing breakfast for the general
membership on Sunday, Dec. 2. He requested that the General Meeting be changed
to 0930 hours. A motion was made by F/F Behlke to hold the General Meeting at
0930 hours on Dec. 2. Seconded by F/F Sharp. Motion carried.
6. Chief Reimer cited the proposed changes in the constitution and by-laws to the
general membership. A vote will be held next General Meeting.
7. All Scot-Air Paks which are not working properly should be placed on the
maintenance bench with a note attached.
The Fire Report for Octob er was read by Chief Reimer
Motion to adjourn by FMO Hassinger. Seconded by F/F Nelson. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1425.
John Hayes
Fire Dept. Secretary
~~INUTES
GENERALr~EETING
December 2, 1979
Meeting was called to order by Chief Reimer at 0930 hours. Pledge of Allegiance
was given. Roll call was taken: 30 present, 4 excused, 2 absent, 2 on leave.
A motion by F/F Fournier to accept the minutes of the November General Meetinq as
posted. Seconded py F/F Anderson. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
1. Letter from Wayne Veach requesting a transcript of his training record.
2. A sprinkler demonstration at Bloomington's #1 station on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 1979
at 1930 hours.
Repo rts :
Campa ny 3
1. Lt. Barber reported that Chuck Carlson from NMMC was a speaker at the Dec. 1
Co. 3 dri 11 .
2. Val spar has requested a CPR class to be given during the day. Any CPR instructors
able to take the detail should notify Lt. Barber.
Asst. Chief Bennett presented to the General Membership the 1980 wage budget as proposed
by the City Manager. A discussion followed. A motion was made by Lt. Gardner to
show a unanimous disapproval of the City Manager's proposal and for the wage committee
to meet with the City Manager. The motion was seconded by F/F Behlke. A vote was
taken and the motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
1. Chief "Reimer requested action on the proposed amendments to the constitution and
by-laws. A mption was made by FMO Stenger to accept the amendments for discussion.
Seconded by FMO Smith. A discussion followed. A vote was taken on the acceptance
of amended constitution and by-laws; 19 in favor, 2 against. Motion carried.
2. Chief Reimer stated that Company 2 will have the stand-by on Christmas this year
and Company 1 \'Ii11 have New Years.
3. Lt. Gardner requested that a type of orientation be set up for probationary men
so that they know exactly what their responsibilities are.
4. FMO Smith raised a question about pre-requisites for officers. Chief Reimer
stated that the pre-requisites are to be reviewed and revised.
5. FMO Hassing requested the drills be better prepared in the future.
Nevi Bus i ness :
1. The 1980 work detail and truck check schedules are posted. Also posted is the
Duty Officer schedule.
Minutes
General Meeting
12/2/79
Page 2
2. Pay checks should be available on or about 12/15/79.
3. No fire report was given.
Motion by FMO Smith to adjourn. Seconded by F/FRoberts. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 1107 hours.
John Hayes
Fire Dept. Secretary
r'11 NUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
December 4!t 1979
This meeting was called by the 1980 vJage Committee to inform the General Membership
as to the outcome of the meeting with the City Manager. The membership was
informed of this Special Meeting at 1800 hours and again at 1915 hours on this date
via radio pagers. There were 16 members present. Asst. Chief Bennett presented
to the members the City Manager1s new proposal for the 1980 and 1981 wages. It was
agreed upon by the members present to accept the proposal. Asst. Chief Bennett
informed those attending that a letter of acceptance would be drafted by the
i~age Commi ttee and for\~!arded to the Ci ty r~anager.
John Ha..ves
Fire Dept. Secretary