Chief’s Report – November 2022

CHIEF’S REPORT NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Activity:         

  • Incidents since last Board Meeting:
    • No incidents
  • Region Covid report
    • Covid at LOW level.  Protective measures still apply.
      • Emphasis being placed on Influenza

Equipment:    

  • Apparatus Update
    • Engine 1 (In Service) Needs ground lights and siren. Carbide chain for chain saw
    • FR 10 (In Service)
    • Tender 4 (In Service) Horn not working, uknown battery date, needs water tube replacement and worklights
    • Tender 5 (In Service) needs interior light
    • Brush 6 (In Service) Plow is on and ready for use
    • Tender 8 (In Service) water site tube needs replaced
    • Brush 11 (In Service). Front shocks leaking oil, alternator questionable
    • Ford Excursion (In Service). 
    • Trailer 10 – (OUT OF SERVICE) Still at Outlaws
    • Preventative Maintenance plan developed and plan for pump testing identified
  • Station
    • Emergency power follow up.  Waiting for generator
    • Air Compressor has been replaced/pending oiler/water seperator/ floor and storage clean up accomplished
    • Repair to rear heater B1 pending
    • Superior Propane tanks delivered and functioning well
    • Suburban Propane tanks still here
    • Repair to west fire hydrant complete (not tested yet), bollards to recieve reflective tape
    • Base station radio power back up battery pending
    • Backyard clean up continues
    • Radios – Looking at next generation of radios
    • Sinkage in driveway primary priority,  K. Perkins unavailable . Have contracted with Fuller Dirt Works
    • Deisel fuel station being re-examined (quote attached)

Training:         Bi-monthly trainings continue.  October 19, 2 members, 2 hours.  November 5, 3 members 2 hours, Pressure bandages, TQ application, AED practice, inventory review.  Next training November 16, 6 pm

District Notes:

  • Fire danger is LOW with wind, snow and rain in the region
  • Regional Winter Prep meeting (equipment and comms process)
  • NOAA Weather Prediction Meeting
  • FCC reconciliation process ongoing
  • Firewise update submitted, 2023 process
  • PFAC meeting Nov 9 (Sherwood rotation)
  • Medical training Nov 11 meeting (HCFR)
  • Continuity book development continues
  • New vehicle search continues
  • Station Power outage November 13/14
  • PROP 310 has failed

Respectfully Submitted:

John D. Moede, Fire Chief