Friday, June 3, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Fire Department Meeting Minutes May 24, 2011
May 24, 2011
Chief Milton Widener called the meeting to Order. An attendance roster was passed around for signature. A quorum was present.
A cat fish stew dinner was served by Milton Widener.
Equipment was transferred from the 1968 American La France county truck to a county newer truck (1978??) that had been previously stationed in Barnwell. (See pictures posted earlier in the week.)
Chief Widener updated the medical status of two member families.
A critique / discussion was held on the house fire on Thursday afternoon on Main Street. A quick response and knock down was made with a minimum of personnel. Compliments were provided for members of the Williston Rescue Squad and Robert Bowers for assistance.
The next meeting is Tuesday June 14, 2011.
The meeting was adjourned.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Chief Widener Post
Supper meeting Tuesday (24th) at 6:30. Menu is CatFish stew. Timbo is going to try and have Station two's replacement truck at the station to swap over needed equipment. Hope all can make the meeting. Chief Widener
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Fire Department at Savannah River Site Host Patriot Flag
Flag on 50-state tour stops in Jackson
An American flag that is traveling to all 50 states arrived in Jackson for a day before heading to Columbia Wednesday evening. The flag will be displayed at the site of Ground Zero on Sept. 11.
The flag will be in Barnwell Saturday May 14, 2011.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Fire Department Meeting Minutes April 26, 2011
April 12, 2011
Chief Milton Widener called the meeting to Order. An attendance roster was passed around for signature. A quorum was present.
A spaghetti dinner was served prior to the meeting.
Personnel information sheet was updated.
Chief Widener discussed the possibility of adding a newsletter to increase communication.
The Bylaws were reviewed by the Department. A number of motions were made, seconded and approved for changes in the Bylaws which will not be documented here. A Bylaw Committee was volunteered/appointed to review the language changes prior to presentation to the Department.
Chief Widener thanked Chris Hudson for his repair on the grill.
The next meeting is Tuesday May 11, 2011.
The meeting was adjourned.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Dinner Meeting Tuesday!
Tuesdays meeting starts with dinner at 6:30PM. The meeting will follow. The Chief is looking for recommendations for dinner. Please contact him with ideas.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
No decision on fire chief's job in Williston
Published on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 1:33pm
First Byline:
Susan C. Delk - Managing Editor
Kaelyn Pfenning - Staff Writer
As of presstime, Williston Town Councilman Milton Widener has neither accepted nor rejected his re-appointment as the new Fire Chief for the town of Williston. Town Administrator Chris Carter said he believes Widener has been on vacation. A decision is expected in the near future. The motion to re-offer the position to Widener was approved by the town council at the regular April 11 meeting after the council rescinded their original vote to offer Widener the position. A second motion offered the job to Widener on the condition he resign as a councilmember.
http://www.thepeoplesentinel.com/news/no-decision-fire-chiefs-job-williston
Fire Department Meeting Minutes April 12, 2011
April 12, 2011
Chief Milton Widener called the meeting to Order. An attendance roster was passed around for signature. A quorum was present.
Chief Widener opened the floor for discussion on ways to improve the Department stating that one person can’t do it all. An Officers meeting held earlier discussed way to improve the Department.
Chief Widener was asked and responded to questions about his experience. Chief Widener also discussed a need to expand knowledge on fire ground command and rely on his Officers to assist in fire ground operations.
Extensive discussion was held on the status of the Fire Department assembly building and who has the use of the facilities. Many opinions were expressed on how to regulate the usage. Housekeeping and improvements to the Assembly building were discussed. Chief Widener indicated that discussions with the Town Administrator that a civil engineer may be hired to investigate water drainage problems with the Building. It would be difficult to improve the Building interior prior to fixing the drainage issue.
Chief Widener reiterated that the Assembly building should be locked when not occupied.
Other topics for improvements included: potential locations of placing run reports were discussed; don’t park on the grass; a truck maintenance form was placed in the truck bay; discussed ways to improve truck maintenance; how to purchase needed maintenance items through the Town purchase system; discussed ways to improve morale; discussed missing equipment and ways to improve building security; improvements in training with use of the Department’s training trailer and the possibility of obtaining tractor trailers for use in a maze;
Three new radios were provided to fireman who have radios that cannot be converted to the new communication system.
First Quarter fire reports have been submitted with Second Quarter to be submitted soon.
Deputy Chief Kaney asked for help on Elko Street Saturday for a Church prayer walk. Also a Rabies Clinic will be held at the Station on Saturday.
At the next meeting the Bylaws will be reviewed.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Williston Hires New Fire Chief
This blog is initiated with the hiring of a new Fire Chief, Milton Widener, for the Williston Fire Department. Chief Widener replaces the long time Chief Calvin Melton now retired. This blog will serve to inform the members of the Williston Fire Department and the community.
http://www.thepeoplesentinel.com/news/williston-hires-new-chief
http://www.thepeoplesentinel.com/news/williston-hires-new-chief
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