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Minutes for IFB meeting, April 16, 2008, IFD #15.

 

Vice-President Ed McMichael called the meeting of the Indianapolis Fire Buffs to order at 1938, April 16, 2008. Fifteen members were present; one member was excused.   

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 March, 2008 meeting was made and seconded. The motion was approved.

The Treasurer presented the March, 2008 report. Moved and seconded for approval. Motion approved.

 

MAIL: Fire mantic catalogue, old items misaddressed to real Station #12.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

MUSEUM: No report.

 

MEMBERSHIP:  Dave Polin present for third meeting. Discussion for Active status. Recommended and vote was unanimous for membership.   

Peter Boule’ requested Associate membership.  Recommended and vote was unanimous for membership.

 

APPARATUS: Efforts to repair Ford engine rear brakes will continue.

 

CANTEEN:

Ed McMichael presented mid-March to mid-April, 2008 canteen runs.

• Mar 24—1132 Southeastern Ave , (IFD), Business, Box+, Dennis, Rodger, Ed, in service 1635.
• Mar 25—1305 Wright St., (IFD), Dbl Res, Box+,  Ed, in service 0358.
• Mar 25—6242 Newberry, (Castleton, City of Lawrence, IFD), Apts, Second alarm, Ed, Mark, Tod, Rodger, in service 2250.
• Mar 26—212 W. 37^th St, (IFD), Res, Box +, double fatality, Ed, in service 0405.
• Mar 29—2829 N. Wheeler St., (IFD), Res, Box, Jim, Mark, in service 1430.
• Apr 2—3445 S. Meridian St. (Perry, IFD), Str Collapse/Res, Spec Ops, Mary, Ed, in service 2144.
• Apr 2—54 S. Dearborn St., (IFD), Res, Box, Ed, in service 2240.
• Apr 6—4256 N. Shadeland, (IFD, City of Lawrence), Apts, Second alarm, Mary, Mark, Dave, Jerry, in service 1757.
• Apr 8—2728 N. Sherman, (IFD) Church, Second alarm+, Mark, Jerry, Jim, Rodger, Gene, Ed, Brett, in service 2219.
• Apr 9—3833 Rue Voltaire, (IFD, Lawrence), Apts, Second alarm, Mary, Mark, Brett, in service 1830.
• Apr 11—Lebanon High School, (Leb FD, IFD, Pike Twp), HazMat, Chem Spill, Mary, Steve, in service 1741.
• Apr 12—3410 E. 20^th Street, (IFD), res, Box, Ed, in service 1503.  

RSU #1 electrical upgrade has been completed. Dispatch radio designation not accomplished—current response continues as “Car 1130” until new unit can be put into computer.

RSU #2 (weather relief unit) will be next project for upgrade.

The Salvation Army field kitchen had front end alignment repairs. Unit is stationed at The Salvation Army HQ, 3100 N. Meridian St.

 

TURNOUT:  April 15 is submission deadline, with projected publishing date of May 1.

WEBSITE:  Dennis reports that all information is up-to-date. Old pictures and sound clips might be added. Individual web addresses are available. Contact Dennis for details. IFD Sta #14 has its own website now.

COMMUNICATIONS:   All “old” pagers are useless as of this date since group call number is out of service. Private numbers may still work. Replacement pagers are effective now. Separate pager will be assigned to RSU—will try to get MECA unit; if not available, will assign one from Club inventory. Separate radio/phone system for intra-club use will be explored.

Digital radio dispatch changeover in process, with effective date expected soon. Not clear about simulcast being available. Ops channels will be numerical, not by battalion or township. Rep from IFD communications will be invited to next meeting at IFD #16 for Q & A about changes and new hardware. 

  

THE REAL STATION 12: Mark Burke reports no payment yet from Election Board for special Congressional election in March. Certificate frames and badge display case work continues in first floor watch room. Upstairs TV not functioning; will look into replacement. Replacement light bulbs were placed in basement and in back room over refrigerator. Insulation blanket for hot water heater in basement will be explored.

Cleaning party to get basement arranged will be scheduled.

Brett Jackson color prints will be done and displayed, showing club members and canteen activities.

OLD BUSINESS:

Jim Williamson reported on FDIC activities.   Three sites were manned with canteen/rehab services—West and Morris for Convention Center apparatus staging; RSU #1 at Wayne Twp training center for HOTS; the Salvation Army canteen from Kokomo for 16^th & Arlington HOTS.  Pennwell publishing donation has been forwarded to the Salvation Army.  Additional expenses will be paid from club treasury. As the number of locations served and amount of materials used have grown faster than donation has increased, we will address this deficit next year with Fire Engineering staff.

Eastern Kentucky University fire science students were hosted on Wednesday evening at Local 416 union hall for their annual dinner and reunion. They have again donated $500 to SURIVE ALIVE in thanks for this support by the union and our members.

IFBA Region 8  business meeting was held at IFD staging room in the Convention Center Saturday morning. Reg 8 Vice President Ron Huff from Nashville, TN and Larry and Susie Quick from St. Louis, MO were present. Local members Jack Finney, Jim Williamson and Jerry Traub participated. Individual club reports were presented, to be forwarded to Spring national meeting in Racine, WI in May. Ron Huff (an IFB associate member) was reelected Region 8 Vice President.

NEW BUSINESS:

IFBA Spring Board Meeting will be in Racine, WI,  May 16/17, 2008. Jerry Traub and Jim Williamson will attend, representing TURNOUT staff to national board.

Share 11 (Hawaii raffle) proceeds will be closed out for 2007 and moved to Savings Account.

Jackson, MI Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. Several members will attend.

Motion to adjourn 2124, seconded by many.

NEXT BREAKFAST:  0900, Saturday, May 3,  2008, IFD Station 16 C shift

NEXT MEETING:  1930, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, IFD station 16 C shift.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerry Traub

Secretary