January 24, 2012 Meeting Minutes

January 24, 2012

Thanks to Kathy Hunt for taking the minutes.

Chief Milton Widener called the meeting to Order.  An attendance roster was passed around for signature.  A quorum was present.  The Chief reminded members to sign the roster at all meetings and calls.

A discussion was held about the vendor funds from the Haunted Trial.  A motion was made by Larry Fields with second by David Bazzle to not pursue the funds.  Motion passed.

There will be a fire drill at Dixie Narco the next day and the Department will respond with 702, 706 and 705.

The Department received a donation of $100.  A motion was made and seconded to use the funds for the truck fund.

A color copier has been donated by Keith Sloan to the Department.

Three new applicants have been received by the department.  Two applicants Jason Bowers and Corey Lockwood were voted on by the Department.

The Chief reminded members to sign the roster at all meetings and calls.

SC tax credit forms were discussed.  To receive 70 points training, meetings and call response are counted – 15 meetings last year, two work days and the number of calls equal your percentage.

The fire on Blacks Drive was critiqued: Josh and Jason made attack; if you take Incident Commander you need to transfer command if you enter the structure.  The Department practiced IC.

The fire on Jones Ray Circle was critiqued: possible entrapment; Roger and Bill made initial entry; victim was recovered with a secondary search conducted; fire was investigated by State Law Enforcement.  Also discussed was the hydrant location for Jones Ray Circle.

The meeting was adjourned.

January 10, 2012 Meeting Minutes

January 10, 2012

Chief Milton Widener called the meeting to Order.  An attendance roster was passed around for signature.  A quorum was present.

Chief Widener announced a 1% Fund audit for 2010 and 2011.  The 2012 1% budget Funds was discussed with a total of $9550.  A motion by Bill Johnson and a second by Roger Kaney to pass the budget.  The 1% Fund approval sheet was routed for signature with a 51% approval required.

The Department application for Tom Codrell was voted on with new applications for Mike and Stephanie Percey.

The Chief discussed new truck prices.  An effort is being made to help locate funds for a new or used truck.

The Forestry Grant quotes for equipment purchase are being received.  The Grant is for $4500 and and equal matching.

Chief Widener discussed the cost of specialty training and the need to attend when the Department has paid the costs. 

Chief Widener discussed some missing equipment after the Blacks Drive fire.

The Haunted Trail vendor will provide proceeds to the Fire Department and Rescue Squad.  The Department received a fund raising check from Fred’s Department Store with the proceeds going to restoration of the old fire truck.

Chief Widener appointed Chairs and solicited participation on various Committees to assist in Department functions.

The Department discussed at length the initiation event during the Christmas dinner.  The pro’s and con’s of conducting the event during the Christmas dinner was discussed.  Following the Department discussion the Officers convened a meeting to consideration alternatives.

The oil has been changed in the County trucks.  The Chief urged everyone to clean the trucks. 

Tax forms will be handed out at the next meeting.

A new County ID badge is available at the Health Department next to the airport.

The meeting was adjourned.

Have a safe and prosperous New Year

Blacks Drive kitchen fire into the attic 12-31-11

Truck brake fire 12-29-11 in Downtown

August 9, 2011 Meeting Minutes

August 9, 2011

Chief Milton Widener called the meeting to Order.  An attendance roster was passed around for signature.  A quorum was present.

The Department discussed briefly the trailer fire the previous Friday.

Department members were urged to bring bunker gear to alarms.

Chief Widener discussed the purchase of two TV’s and a laptop with 1% funds and proceeding to get estimates.  Later in the meeting the purchase of a flag pole with these funds was discussed.  The Department voted in favor of the purchases and signed the documentation.

There will be a CPR / First Aid course at the August 23, 2011 meeting.

Chief Widener asked assistance with cooking hamburgers Thursday August 11^th for the Booster Club.

Bylaws will be presented at the next meeting.

The Department members present were polled as to who needed map books.

Chief Widener and the Department discussed the use of Mutual Aid within the City Limits.  Mutual Aid for calls in the County should be the 3 department close to the alarm.

Repair and use of the cascade system was discussed along with when the hydro test is needed for the cylinders.

The Department discussed repairs to the flooring and announced a work day on September 10^th.

The haunted trail was discussed briefly but tabled until Chris Hudson can be contacted.

A retirement dinner will be held in the hall on Saturday.

A reminder was made if equipment is taken off a truck to return it.

The meeting was adjourned.

August 12, 2011 Accident on Anthony Road Off of Hwy 39

August 5, 2011 Trailer Fire - Off Davis Bridge Road

July 28, 2011 Trailer Fire - Dicks and Academy Streets. Williston with Elko responding Mutual Aid.

July 26, 2011 Meeting Minutes

July 26, 2011

Chief Milton Widener called the meeting to Order.  An attendance roster was passed around for signature.  A quorum was present; subs were served for dinner.

Chief presented the following report:

·       -   Asked Department members to cleanup following use of the building.

·         - 706 lights have been fixed; a burnt solenoid was the problem.

·         - Bylaw meeting met Sunday to go over proposed changes and will present at the next meeting.

·         - Calendars: a few have not been delivered; anticipate next year conducting  distribution differently.

·         - Deputy Chief Roger Kaney and Chief Widener attend the SCE&G dinner.

·         - Chief Widener discussed 1% funds and possible ideas: current TV’s do not operate – Department suggested two 46 inch TV’s; a new laptop as the current computer does not work; new t-shirts for the Department; also discussed polo shirts and jackets.

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A  CPR class will be held at Barnwell Rural on August 13 starting at 0900 cost is $30 per person; members interested should inform Chief Widener.

A Firefighter I course will be offered in September; need CPR for the course.

Critiqued the Oak Grove fire: 13 firefighters responded; not enough hose in the cross lay with 150 foot added; fire could have been bad; insurance investigator called it a good stop.

Duracell in a national campaigned donated batteries to the Department.

A number of applicants were submitted to the Department.

The meeting was adjourned.