Indianapolis, Indiana
46220
Minutes for IFB meeting, March 19, 2008, IFD
#14.
President Rodger Birchfield called
the meeting of the Indianapolis Fire Buffs to order at 1938
on March 19,
2008. Twelve members were present; six members was excused. There was
one guest: Peter M. Boule’, his first 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 February, 2008 meeting was made and seconded. The motion was
approved.
The Treasurer presented the
February, 2008 report. Moved and seconded for approval. Motion approved. The new
Share 16 at F/F Credit Union for RSU (Rehab Support Unit) account contributions
and expenses was included.
MAIL:
SPAAMFAA magazine; SPAAMFAA summer convention notice, July 30,31, Aug 1,2, in
New York; United Way letter advising anonymous $52 donation to IFB during last
campaign; note from Life member John Trimble from TX address for change to
e-mail address for newsletter.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
TURNOUT: 2007 Fall/Winter issue of 64 pages has
been printed for those who requested that version through Jim Williamson.
(Dennis Chambers will set up a link from our club website to the Turnout site
for easier access by our club members. Accomplished.)
MUSEUM: no
report
APPARATUS: Dennis Chambers
reported we were represented by 1956 Maxim pumper, ex City of Lawrence, at St. Patrick’s
Day parade Monday, March 17. Members Dennis Chambers, David Chambers.
John Burris, Tod Parker, Brett Jackson and Jerry Traub participated. Associate
member Dan Greene and his family got to ride the apparatus and were shown in the
Indianapolis STAR parade pictures online at
<indystar.com>.
Bloomington Ford rear
brake still not fixed. Dennis needs proper equipment to get tires/rims removed.
Rodger Birchfield agreed to assist with proper tools and/or assistance from IFD
shops.
MEMBERSHIP: Peter Boule’ present
for first meeting and introduced himself. He applied for Associate
membership. Applicant David Palin
was excused as his U. S. Army Ranger son was in town for a rare visit and David
was excused for his second meeting.
CANTEEN:
Ed McMichael presented
mid-Feb to mid-Mar, 2008 canteen runs.
Feb 23—1525 English Ave
(IFD) dbl res, 2nd alarm, Ed and Gene Morris, in service
1325.
Feb 23—3149 Shick
(IFD) single res, Box+, one fatality, Ed, Mark Burke, Rodger Birchfield, in
service 1956.
Feb 23—1800 6th
St, Beech grove, (BGFD, IFD, Perry Twp) res, Box+,
Ed, in service 2248.
Mar 1—609 N Tacoma
(IFD), dbl res, Box +, one fatality, Ed, Rodger, Dave Babcock, in service
2248.
Mar 16—718 E
34th St. (IFD), vacant apts,
2nd alarm, Ed, Mary Morgan, in service 0418.
RSU update: New auto,
general liability and umbrella liability program through Volunteer Firemen’s
Insurance Service has been requoted and accepted. Coverage has been bound and
retired IFD chief Doug
Walker’s agency has been appointed to handle our policies.
RSU #1 will need a replacement
electrical inverter to power appliances. IFD shops has advised that this is an
expense they can assist. Ed will further outfit with new coffeemaker and
microwave once the inverter is installed.
WEBSITE:
Dennis will get caught up on entries not yet posted to Website. Time has been limited recently.
(Items accomplished.)
COMMUNICATIONS: All
of the new pagers have been shipped to those who had the older units. If you
have not contacted Dennis Chambers to let him know you received your pager in
the mail so that the conversion could be made, please do so no later than April
15. ***After that date, OLD pagers will NOT receive any fire runs.*** If you have not finalized this change,
contact Dennis at (317) 442-4968. All 2008 invoices have been sent out; again,
contact Dennis for this and any other difficulties with new units.
THE REAL STATION 12:
Mark Burke reported a steam pipe repair in the basement. Basement lighting needs to be upgraded.
Jim Williamson agreed to assist. Hot water heater temperature was adjusted downward.
Various awards and commendations that have been in folders will be placed in frames and mounted
in the Watch room.
Mark advised that two precincts voted during 7th district Special Election March 11.
Several voters were escorted on tours through the building by various club members who assisted
during the day. Thanks to all who supported this activity.
OLD BUSINESS:
Jim Williamson submitted a manning table for rehab support duties during FDIC.
At this time, we are scheduled for Monday, Apr 7 and Tuesday, Apr 8 activities at Wayne Twp.
training site and IFD site at old Naval Avionics, 16th and Arlington. Apparatus
staging will follow. If other requests are made, additional units will be
required from the Salvation Army, as the field kitchen unit is out for front end
alignment repairs. Jim is awaiting receipt of donation from FDIC to the Salvation Army
for their support.
NEW
BUSINESS
Firefighter and friend
of several club members David Sherfick of Brown Township, Morgan County, died in an on-duty traffic
accident February 4 when an adverse vehicle crossed the center-line and struck
his ambulance head-on. It was moved and seconded that a $50 donation will be
sent to the memorial fund established after this event.
Rodger Birchfield
presented copies of his recently-published book, “Stutz Fire Engine Company,
Commemorative Edition”. Containing
248 pages, there are many pictures and stories of the famed Indianapolis-based
company and its subsequent manufacturers. Autographed and numbered, they are
available for $42.35 from Rodger, 563-2287. Great book!
Motion to adjourn
2055, seconded by many.
NEXT BREAKFAST: 0900, Saturday, April 5, 2008, IFD Station 15 B
shift
NEXT MEETING: 1930, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, IFD station 15 A
shift.
Respectfully
submitted,
Jerry
Traub
Secretary