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Minutes for IFB meeting, January 21, 2009,  IFD #25    

President Jerry Traub called the meeting to order at 1935. Eleven members were present; six members were excused; one guest, Dennis Huff, present for his second meeting.   

A moment of silence was observed to honor deceased members and local firefighters. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.

A motion to approve the minutes of the November 2008 meeting was made and seconded. The motion was approved.

The Treasurer’s report was presented reports for November 2008 and December 2008. Moved and seconded for approval. Motion approved.

MAIL: Enjine Enjine (guest editor: Scott Rollins from Indiana), Thank you notes from Salvation Army and Wishard Foundation. SPAAMPAA ballot, IFBA dues request, Walker & Associates insurance renewal application, VFIS pamphlet, bill for RSU 2 license plate, Penwell A/R questionnaire and W-9 form, information re: Tribune Co. bankruptcy, application for 29^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

(Note: Some of the standing committees have been renamed to more accurately portray the committee’s purpose)

ARTIFACTS AND PHOTO ARCHIVES: No report. (Committee: Rodger Birchfield, chair, Ron Cunningham, Brett Jackson, Jack Finney, members)

APPARATUS: Bloomington Ford is o.k. and ready for participation in St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Committee: Dennis Chambers, chair, Rodger Birchfield, CL Hankins, members)

MEMBERSHIP:  Applicant Dennis Huff attending second meeting. Phil McMichael, who has helped on several RSU runs, expected to apply for Associate Membership status. (Committee: Club Secretary, chair)

RSU:  

Ed McMichael submitted mid-November 2008 to mid-January 2009 RSU runs, post-meeting:

• 11/23/08  610 N. Grant, Box +, served 30, residence fire, out 0401, in 0622, Ed

• 11/24/08  2027 Prospect, Box +, served 34, business fire, out 1431, in 1600, Matt & Bob

• 11/27/08  1360 W. 27^th Street, Box +, served 12, residence fire, out 0645, in 0721, Ed

• 11/30/08  2600 E. Michigan, Box, served 30, residence fire, out 1425, in 1645, Matt & Bob

• 12/01/08  3042 N. College, served 13, SWAT incident, out 0419, in 0543, Ed

• 12/02/08  2441 E. Michigan, Box, served 35, residence fire, out 1202, in 1330, Matt & Bob

• 12/06/08  3248 Tara Court, Box +, served 30, apartment fire, out 1713, in 1847, Rodger, Tod, Ed

• 12/08/08  6437 Maidstone (Pike/IFD), Dive/Missing Person, served 15, out 1905, in 2012, Tod, Ed

• 12/09/08  3200 N. Meridian, Hazmat, served 50+, out 0800, in 1600, Bob, Matt, Brett, Laurie, Mike

•             Lunch was served also

• 12/14/08  901-903 S. Kenwood, Box +, served 40, residence fire x2, out 2219, in 0030,

• Rodger, Tod, Matt, Bob

• 12/15/08  3921 Spann, Box +, served 12, residence fire, out 2118, in 2238, Ed

• 12/15/08  9000 NB I-465 (Pike), Hazmat, served none – no one on scene, out 2238, in 2315, Ed

• 12/21/08  40^th and Capitol, SWAT, served 10, out 1406, in 1554, Phil & Ed

• 12/28/08  1136 N. Gale, Urban Search/child found as arriving, out 1747, in 1827, Ed

• 12/29/08  Senate and Ohio Streets, Stand by with Dive Team, out 0257, in 0322, Ed

• 12/29/08  2203 E. Troy, Box +, served 60, business fire, out 1327, in 1443, Bob, Matt, Ron, Rodger

• 12/29/08  8102 Pendleton Pike (Lawrence/IFD), Box +, served 20, business fire, out 1814, in 2027

•             Ed

• 01/02/09  2118-2120 Barth, Box +, served 35, residence fire, out 2038, in 2251, Bob

• 01/12/09  42^nd & Post Road, Box, served 25, major gas leak, out 1915, in 0015, Ed

• 01/13/09  2113 S. State, Box +, served 27, residence fire, out 1735, in 1832, Matt & Bob

• 01/14/09  5662 Brendon Way W Dr. (Lawrence Twp/IFD), Box +, served 10, apartment fire,

•             Out 1042, in 1155, Phil

• 01/15/09  10114 Montery Road, Box +, served 15, apartment fire, out 0034, in 0230, Ed & Phil

• 01/15/09  3811 Denwood, Box, served 15, residence fire, out 1830, in 1945, Ed

 

RSU run stats for 2008:

•             Still alarm                                  3

•             Box alarm                                 31

•             Box alarm +                              46

•             Second alarm                            22

•             Second alarm +                         3

•             Third alarm +                             1

•             Dives/Water recoveries               34                     Total of 178 responses

•             Urban search                             6

•             Hazmat                                     5                     or one response every 2.05 days

•             SWAT/Assist police                   4

•             Structural Collapse                     4

•             Rope Rescue                             1

•             Tactical Rescue                         2

•             Special Details                          16

 

RSU 3 was used during recent cold snap as warming/serving vehicle. Had issues with unit’s heating system and generator. Since most firefighters were not interested in a warm-up despite negative wind chills, it was decided to utilize RSU 3 as a second alarm vehicle or on incidents when an extended “on-scene” time is anticipated and crews will be rotating in and out.

 

RSU 2 is waiting for some warmer weather and funds to complete outfitting.

(Committee: Ed McMichael, chair, Mary Morgan, Jim Williamson, Mark Burke, members)




WEBSITE:  All information is up-to-date except for the posting of the 2009 officers. (Committee: Dennis Chambers, chair)  




COMMUNICATIONS/PAGERS:  No invoices for 2009 have been sent yet pending action from the Executive Board. The Executive Board met and requested several items of information from Dennis Chambers. Once that information is received, the Executive Board will re-convene. (Committee: Dennis Chambers and Dave Palin, co-chairs)  




RESERVE STATION 12: Work Day conducted on January 19 tried to raise bathroom wall. Additional tools needed to complete. No parking signs have been installed in front of the station. Repairs to an outside electrical plug used by Medic 27 were completed. Jim Williamson is working on guides for the kitchen drawers. General cleaning conducted on January 19 also. (Committee: Mark Burke, chair, Dave Palin, Jim Williamson, Dave Babcock, members)




INSURANCE: Committee formed to oversee and review our insurance requirements and policies. (Committee: Jerry Traub, chair. Ed McMichael, Ryan Duffin, members)

 

TURNOUT: No report

 

OLD BUSINESS:

No report

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Mark Burke checked out scanners at Radio Shack. We can obtain last years’ model for $269 each, if we purchase 10 or more. If interested, contact Mark Burke 317-946-3340 for additional information or to order.

 

Station 31 and Station 1 both have a new aerial truck. An Aeroscope stopped at Station 7 for a demo of that vehicle.

 

Motion to adjourn 2135, seconded by many.

 

NEXT BREAKFAST  0900, Saturday Feb. 7, 2009, IFD 26A.

 

NEXT MEETING:  1930, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, IFD station 26C shift.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Ed McMichael