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Monterey County Fire Training Officers AssociationMeeting MinutesJune 14, 2007 – Soledad Fire DepartmentMeeting called to order at 1035 hours by President David Sargenti. I. Roll Call: Members Present: David Sargenti
Salinas Rural FPD Non-Members Present: Allan Zwingman
North County FPD II. Approval of Minutes: Review of the meeting minutes of May 10, 2007 held at CAL FIRE – BEU headquarters recorded by Dan Gearhart. Motion by Doug McCoun, second by John Trenner, to accept and approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried. III. Treasurer’s Report: The monthly treasurer’s report was presented by D. Gearhart on behalf of Bookkeeper Kathryn Pernet. (Verbal report given for income / expenses from 4-30-07 through 6-13-07 due to increased activity because of Wildland Fire School. Monthly report in June 2007 minutes will reflect finances from 04-30-07 through 05-31-07). Checking Account Balance as of 04-30-07: $30, 538.00 Expenses: Red Shift Internet Services $19.95 WFS Registration Packet Mailing (Dan Gearhart) $18.90 Carmel Stamp and Coin – WFS Registration mailing. $55.00 Petty Cash for WFS (John Trenner) $500.00 Total Expenses: $593.85 Income: None Checking Account Balance as of 05-31-07: $29,944.15 Certificate of Deposit: $6,610.94 Total Assets: $36,555.09 Motion made by Doug McCoun, second by Dave Cruz , to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Motion carried. IV. Correspondence / Announcements: 1. Carmel Valley FPD is recruiting for the position of Firefighter / Paramedic. Interested persons should contact the Carmel Valley FPD. V. Committee Reports: A. ICS Committee: 1. John Trenner reported that the Strike Team Leader / Division Group Supervisor class that had been scheduled for May 22-25, 2007 will be re-scheduled. 2. Incident Management Team – Doug McCoun reported that per Ron Stefani, law enforcement needs to be involved in the process in order to make the team happen. No specific information at this time. B. Wildland Committee:1. Miles Schuler reported that the school went very well with the only major issue occurring was the diesel fuel being filled into the gasoline vehicles. Miles sent out an e-mail to all command staff that the binders should be updated as needed while the 2007 school is still fresh in our minds. During general discussion, issues to focus on for next year include: ü Need a better medical plan ü Need a better demobilization plan ü Need to address radio communications issue in Branch 6 ü Units leaving the school at various times on Sunday prior to mop-up being complete Dave Sargenti reported that we are looking to have the school during the first or second weekend in June 2008 depending upon the training schedule of Fort Hunter Liggett. John Trenner reported that 2,740 total meals were served and the food cost for the school will come to about $29,000 but will get a credit for returned food that was not used. (Using $29,000 and 2,740 meals, per meal rate was $10.58) Trenner reported that overall, we should be under budget in the area of logistics. Money was saved by not having the plans trailer. Tents, air conditioning, generator, tables, chairs, all from Cobalt Equipment came to $2,555.00. Trenner reported that the CAL Fire Crew Captains were lodged in King City for $389.40. Other expenses included: Repeater batteries: 105.00 Campground Rental 800.00 Mobile Kitchen Support 4,000.00 Trailer Transport 1,400.04 Printer Ink 107.21 Glacier Ice 429.00 Other outstanding bills include portable toilets, dumpsters, and propane. The issue of fueling was discussed. It was agreed that all BEU vehicles, engines and utilities, would be invoiced for amount of diesel fuel and gasoline used. Brock reported that one of their vehicles experienced major engine problems due to fueling issue. Brock is requesting that the Training Officers support their efforts in obtaining consideration from Toro Petroleum. The Training Officers need to determine the exact nature of the major engine problems in order to fully support Brock in receiving compensation from Toro. Seaside incurred a $401.00 towing fee and has invoiced Toro for that amount. Total bill from Toro Petroleum is $8,091.36. This amount includes a $195.00 per day truck usage fee. Motion by John Trenner, second by Doug McCoun, that in light of the situation, we should not pay the $195.00 daily truck usage fee ($585.00), nor should we pay the diesel fuel that was pumped into the gasoline vehicles. Motion carried. John Trenner to follow-up. Gearhart reported that 346 MPC applications were delivered to Natalie on June 4th. At 32 hours per student, estimated revenue from MPC will be $11,072. In addition, $1,119.00 was received during the school for shirt and hat sales. C. Fire Library: 1. 24/7 EMS series renewed for the 2007 year. Will be in DVD format. D. Programs: 1. Per Dave Sargenti, Stewart Roth will be presenting a proposal for a high-rise training program to occur in October 2007. 2. Auto Extrication – Train the Trainer. A total of 8 personnel from Monterey County attended the training in Riverside from May 21-23, 2007. Students received instructor materials including Power Point presentations. The Training Officers will cover the cost of 6 personnel at a rate of $704.00 per person. Cost breakdown: Registration: 450.00 Lodging 129.00 (three nights) Meals 125.00 Total: $704.00 Individual agencies that sent personnel designated by the Training Officers need to invoice the Training Officers for payment. Invoices have been received from Salinas Rural and North County. Persons that were sponsored by the Training Officers are expected to teach upcoming Auto Extrication Classes hosted by the Training Officers with instructor expenses being paid for by the instructor’s agency. Per Doug McCoun, we were successful in obtaining the OTS Grant. Part of the grant is a training component. Total amount of the grant is unknown at this time. E. Website: 1. No Report F. California State Fire Academy at Monterey Bay / MPC: 1. No Report G. Wellness and Fitness Program: 1. No Report VI. Old Business: 1. Mutual Aid Training Plan: As part of the new mutual aid training plan, a high-rise drill is scheduled for October 2007 hosted by Monterey FD. November 2007 – February 2008 – Large Commercial Structure March 2008 – June 2008 – Wildland Urban Interface VII. New Business: 1. No new business. VIII. Good of the Order: 1. Seaside FD will have an auto extrication, new vehicle technology, Rescue 42 training session taught by James Stone of LN Curtis & Sons on June 19, 2007 starting at 0900 hours. 2. For training JPA members, $500.00 needs to be budgeted. 3. CAL FIRE – BEU hired 32 firefighters. Recently went to 4.0 staffing. 4. Salinas FD is sponsoring a Truck Operations Academy in August 2008. IX. Adjournment: 1. Meeting adjourned at 1132 hours. Next Meeting: July 12, 2007 – Salinas Fire Department – Station #1 @ 1030 hours Minutes Prepared by: D. Gearhart June 18, 2007
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