Chief’s Report – March 2022

CHIEF’S REPORT MARCH 15, 2022

Activity:         

  • Incidents since last Board Meeting:
    • 03/05/2022 – Structure Fire, 367 East Tank Street
  • Region Covid report
    • Ominicron cases decreasing in County.  Preventive physical measures still apply 
      • Supply of protective equipment remains strong

Equipment:    

  • Apparatus Update
    • Engine 1 (In Service)  Needs siren, FLIR wiring requested.
    • FR 10 (In Service)
    • Tender 4 (In Service) Looking to add worklights
    • Tender 5 (In Service), Radio work for non functioning radio in process, looking to add work lights
    • Brush 6 (In Service) Plow on.
    • Tender 8 (OUT of SERVICE) Fuel leak repaired, pending fuel tank observation and pump leak.  Invioice attached
    • Brush 11 (In Service)
    • Ford Excursion (In Service) Radio work pending
    • Trailer 10 – Wheels receiving tires now. Projects pending – axle, lights, brakes,hose and pump
  • Station
    • Weather impact on Station and apparatus
    • Water system in station overhauled.  New system functioning well.  Quote pending for 5K water tank movement
    • Quote requested for hydrant repair
    • Extinguisher project started with all extinguishers being exchanged, tested , repaired or purchased.  Exit signs bulbs and batteries being replaced
    • Repeater – In place and functioning,  6 portable radios have temp freq on deck 1.  Multiple discrepencies found still working on verifying them.  Phase 2 to exchange portables for new frequency download.  Phase 3 is the apparatus radios (Ford and Tender 5 need Red channel)
    • Completed work with Verizon and Guardian to upgrade EMAG phone and dispatch process.  Tones did work for 2/7/22 incident, process continues
    • Emergency power project continues
    • Station expansion quotes still in progress
    • Small engine plan being changed, looking for new vendor
    • Looking for location for reel and pump on side yard

Training:         Bi-monthly trainings continue.  March 5 training consisted of 3 members, Review of radio frequency progress, overview of lessons learned from structure fire, SCBA practice and issues update X 1.5 hrs. Next training March 16 (6 pm)

District Notes:

  • Fire danger is Low.  No Fire Restrictions
  • Fire season planning includes meeting of regional partners (tentative date April 16).  Working with CCSO reference evacuation planning.  CWPP follow up pending. Reached out to Emergency Management

Respectfully Submitted:

John D. Moede, Fire Chief