Thursday, July 28, 2011
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.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Pelion Fire - SCFire
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Williston Fire Chief Milton Widener Public Comment During DNFSB
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Goose Creek FF’s Battle 2-Banger by SC Fire
GOOSE CREEK – Some of Berkeley County's Bravest battled a 2nd alarm fire this morning at the apartments on Pine Shadow Drive. Heavy fire gutted one apartment and fire ripped open the roof as the dealt with the heat from the fire as well as the heat and humidity of the day.
Primary was Goose Creek Rural Fire Department with mutual aid from Caromi and Goose Creek City Fire Departments.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
SC firefighters here for competition, including Horry County's first all woman team by WPDE NewsChannel 15
Dozens of firefighters from across South Carolina are on the Grand Strand for a firefighter challenge as part of the South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference.
In a roped off section of Broadway at the Beach, firefighters spent the day going through a series of activities, including running up four flight of stairs with a 45 pound hose load in tow. These drills resemble real life scenarios. Agility, strength, and endurance are important for all firefighters on the course and on the job.
"Run and hit a kaiser, which is supposed to mimic forcible entry or chopping ventilation in a roof and that weighs 165 pounds," said Lt. Stephen Schuessler with Myrtle Beach Fire Department.
To prepare for this type of an event, training is key. The firefighters are doing physical activity in full gear that adds an extra 65 pounds.
"We go to the Sheraton and climb 15 fights 3 times. There's certain days we have a course behind the station you know flipping tires," added Schuessler. He continued, "Being able to maintain. You know, fires aren't out in 15 minutes so you gotta be able to pace yourself and go on time after time."
"We just run through different scenarios of different people and different positions see who's best at what. We also hit the gym. It's all about strength and endurance," said Christine Berry with Horry County Fire Rescue.
She's part of Horry County Fire Rescue's first ever all female team. Group members have various backgrounds in physical fitness. They're focused on being accurate, strong, and quick.
"Trying to get our there and just show that we can do it too. Might take us a few minutes longer, but we can get it done." Berry goes on to say they are just as competitive as the men and love their jobs as firefighters.
The Scott World Firefighter Challenge will be held this October in Myrtle Beach for the second year in a row
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