President Rodger Birchfield called the meeting of the Indianapolis Fire Buffs to order at 1931 on July 18, 2007. Twelve members were present; one member was excused. There were no guests.

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 June 2007 meeting was made by David Chambers. The motion was approved.

The Treasurer presented his report for June 2007. A motion to approve the Treasurer’s report was made by Jim Williamson. The motion was approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

TURNOUT: nothing new, waiting for convention, hoping to publish a convention special.

MUSEUM: no report

APPARATUS: no report

MEMBERSHIP: no report

CANTEEN: Canteen runs:

Jun 25 – 1816 Commerce, still alarm for working residence (89 degrees). Ed McMichael responded at 1630 and served 25 firefighters with Gatorade and water. Secured at 1730.

Jun 26 – 82 Greenbriar Mobile Home Park (City of Lawrence/IFD), box alarm for double-wide working fire. Responded to by Ed McMichael at 0215. 35 firefighters and two civilians were served with Gatorade and water. Secured at 0435.

Jun 27 – 220 W. 33^rd Street, still alarm for a working residence (82 degrees). About 30 firefighters were served Gatorade and water by Ed McMichael. Dispatched at 2121; secured at 2213.

Jun 27 – 4527 San Gabriel Dr (Pike), box alarm for a working apartment fire, serving water and Gatorade to 30 firefighters. Responded to by Ed McMichael at 2309; secured at 0034.

Jun 28 – 5639 Brouse Ave., still alarm for working residence fire (82 degrees). Responded to by Ed McMichael at 0034, serving Gatorade and water to about 30 firefighters. Secured at 0200.

Jun 30 – Wicker Road, (Franklin/IFD/Decatur) Dive for drowning and para-plane recovery. Response by Ron Cunningham at 2230. Gatorade, water, and snacks were served to about 26 firefighters. Secured at 0130.

Jun 30 – 11640 Fall Creek Road (IFD/ Fishers/ Lawrence Twp., City of Lawrence), dive for missing person. Ed McMichael responded, serving 50 firefighters with Gatorade, water, and snacks. Run from 0005 to 0230. Missing person was located alive the at about 0400.

Jul 2 – 10117 Hastings Drive, second alarm for working apartment fire. Gatorade, water, and snacks were served to about 50 firefighters and 12 civilians. Response at 1849 by Dave Babcock and Ed McMichael. Mary Morgan and Jerry Traub were disregarded en route – fire was marked under control about 20 minutes after second alarm was hit. Secured at 2025.

Jul 2 – Stop 11 Road, box alarm plus extra companies for working apartment fire (Perry/IFD). Response by Ron Cunningham, serving water, snacks, and Gatorade to about 19 firefighters. Response times: 1730-1900.

Jul 3 – 1271 S. East Street, box alarm plus extra company on working business fire. Responded to at 0233 by Ed McMichael. About 40 firefighters were served Gatorade, water, and snacks. Secured at 0347.

Jul 4 – 2246/2316/2330 N. Kenwood, box alarm plus extra companies for working residence. Fire had been put out at first house when fires at two other houses a half a block away were noticed. Approximately 50 firefighters and 2 civilians were served Gatorade, water, and snacks. Response by Mary Morgan and Ed McMichael. Response times: 0144-0430.

Jul 6 – 2527 N. Gale Street, box alarm plus extra companies for working residence fire (80+ degrees). Dispatched at 0326, responded to by Ed McMichael and Tod Parker, and secured at 0521. About 40 firefighters were served with Gatorade, snacks, and water.

Jul 6 – 4803 Round Lake Rd., Dive/recovery for vehicle in the water (90+ degrees). IFD response: TF 14, TF 6, TF 31 (Decon). Dispatched at 1504, secured at 1650, having served Gatorade and water to about 45 firefighters and civilians.

Jul 8 – 11437 Corbett (City of Lawrence/IFD), box alarm for working residence/explosion (90 degrees +). Responded to by Ed McMichael and Tod Parker at 1805 (Mary disregarded en route). Gatorade and water were served to 25 firefighters. Secured at 1857 when Lawrence Auxiliary arrived on scene.

Jul 9 – 5512 E. 21^st Street, Fish Market and strip mall, third alarm plus extra companies. Dispatched at 0101. Responded to by: Mary Morgan, Dave Babcock, Jerry Traub, Ed McMichael, Rodger Birchfield, Gene Morris, and Tod Parker. Served 6.5 cases of Gatorade, 6 cases of water, and snacks to about 100 firefighters. Secured at 0640.

Jul 12 – 2353 Winthrop, box alarm plus extra companies for working building fire. Ed McMichael, Gene Morris, and Tod Parker responded at 0329, serving water, Gatorade, and snacks to about 45 firefighters. Secured at 0556.

Jul 15 – 5480 N. Illinois Street, box alarm for working residence (four injured IFD firefighters), briefly assisted TSU 6, who had things well under control. Response by Ed McMichael from 0011 to 0100.

Jul 15 – 642 N. Rural, box alarm for working residence (87 degrees). Water and Gatorade were served to 35 firefighters by Dave Babcock and Ed McMichael from 1438 to 1557.

Jul 16 – 302 S. Harding Street, box alarm for junkyard fire. Ed McMichael responded at 1645 and served Gatorade and water to 35 firefighters. Secured at 1758.

Our Club was approached by IFD to assist with the establishment of a more formalized rehab area, especially at second alarm or higher fires. Specifically, we would be asked to establish a Rehab area and become the Rehab Officer, reporting to the IC on the comings and goings of firefighting companies. We would continue to supply refreshments, but we would be more involved with making sure firefighters had rehabbed completely before heading back into service. Training by IFD will be conducted prior to the establishment of these new parameters. We would gain two department vehicles for carrying supplies and becoming a warming/cooling vehicle during weather extremes, defined as above 92 degrees heat index or below 10 degrees wind chill. In addition, we would have three additional radios assigned, and we would be re-designated to RSU-1 to RSU-5 (Rehab Support Unit).

Issues with the above include daytime coverage. Local 416 is going to be approached to see if there are any retirees who might like to become involved in our rehab efforts. Further discussion ensued. Dave Babcock made a motion to adopt the more formalized rehab program as presented. The motion was approved. Rodger Birchfield and Ed McMichael will continue to work with Chief Nicoson regarding this matter.

WEBSITE: www.indianapolisfirebuffs.org is alive! Dennis Chambers has several web pages up and available for perusal. Anyone having any suggestions for additional pages should email Dennis (indplsfirebuffs(at)sbcglobal.net. Dennis will also be working to link us in with other websites, like IFD, Local 416, etc. Nicely done.

COMMUNICATIONS: Dennis Chambers reported he has received a “few” new pagers to replace some that quit working. Still looking for the balance of our order. Otherwise, status quo.

STATION 12: Mary Morgan reported she is still waiting for the interior work to be started. She is trying to get this worked moved to a higher priority. Steve Graham has measured the back door and will start repairs soon.

Jerry Traub made a motion that Jim Williamson be appointed as IFB’s convention delegate and Ed McMichael be appointed as the alternate. The motion passed.

Jerry showed the membership the ad copy for the convention ad book.

Jerry Traub said he has received information concerning the 2008 St. Patrick’s Day parade, which will be on Monday, March 17, 2008.

Jerry Traub said he has received the Indiana Gaming Commission’s request for financial status. He said this form is required because we conduct our annual raffle. Jerry will complete the information and get it submitted.

Jerry Traub reported that IFD active firefighter Jerry Allen Whitaker passed away. A motion to make a memorial contribution in the memory of Jerry Whitaker to the Wishard Burn Unit was made by Jerry Traub. The motion passed.

Ed McMichael conveyed the request from the Rathskeller for fire equipment for display at the America Remembers 9/11 event. Dennis Chambers said he will try to respond.

Jerry Traub reported it is time to organize the 2007 Raffle. This year, the Club welcomes new firefighters and stations “way up north” and “way east.” Jerry will get things organized, including how many tickets to print and the prize matrix. He will report back next meeting. In the meanwhile, he took names of ticket sellers, noting that more would be needed because we have ten additional stations this year. Scheduled selling dates:

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