Thursday, July 28, 2011

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.

July 12, 2011 Meeting Minutes


July 12, 2011
                             
Chief Milton Widener called the meeting to Order.  An attendance roster was passed around for signature.  A quorum was present. 

Chief Widener turned over calendar  and pool filling funds to the Treasurer for deposit.

The Chief discussed the following:
·         - announced the SCE&G seminar coming up on July 21 at 6:30 PM in North Augusta; discuss pipeline response.
·         - The air compressor has been recertified with Grade E air.
·         - 702 will be taken to Augusta for work on the air conditioner.
·         - Last months reports are complete.
·         - Several badges that were borrowed for dress uniforms have not as yet been returned.
·         - Grants will be open soon; plans are to submit at least two applications for bunker gear.
·         - Two sets of bunker gear have been ordered.
·         - 702’s mirror has been replaced.

Discussed the donation of four trailers to be used as a smoke house; Department members spoke in favor of the donation.

A critique was held of the Allendale Avenue fire; truck placement was good; a good stop; problems with the hydrant cap; and good response.

The Department enjoyed churned ice cream made by Chief Widener.

The meeting was adjourned.