CromwellFire Department
MEETING OF THE OFFICERS
January 28, 2015
ROLL CALL:
Stephen Pendl, Chief
Bill Clare, Asst. Chief, EMS Mike Salonia, Deputy Chief
Tom Duff, Asst. Chief Deb Clare, Treasurer
Jason Hinners, Lt. Tr John Murchinson, Wes. Liaison
Stephanie Webber, Lt., Tr. Eric Roberts, Lt.
Jason Brade, Lt. DJ Zordan, Capt.
Jennifer Anderson, Lt. Melissa Roming, Sec.
Jim Pandolfo, Lt. Mike Davis, Lt.
Jolie Hinners, PR John Inghliterra, Lt.
Curtis Anderson, Lt. David Ricard, Lt.
Rob McIntyre, Capt. Stacey Rollka, Capt
Chris Bellamo, Capt.
Quorum present (15): Yes
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kevin Janicke, Lt.
Roger Thompson, EMS Lt.
Jeff Tobias, Capt.
Bill McKnight, Lt.
PROCEEDINGS
Call to Order: 19:10
Approval of Past Minutes: January minutes posted and emailed withno changes to final draft.
Motion to approve minutes as posted by D. Clare, seconded by S. Rollka, no discussion, motion
carried.
Membership Review:
Called to Executive Session by Chief Pendl at 19:11
Out of session at 19:50
Motion to move on all actions discussed in Executive Session by D. Clare, seconded by S. Rollka, no further discussion, motion carried.
Membership Review: 180 Hours EMS, 32 Fire Calls
Angus: Letter to improve numbers
Cassata: 30 days tabled to remove from membership since he is living in Bristol
R Gish: Discussion to improve numbers
D. Lucas: Looking at alternative to Active Membership
Philbrick: Letter to improve numbers for next Membership Review
Thompson: Discussion to improve numbers
Truia: Letter for LOA in good standing.
Walton: Discussion for consistency as he is just under mandated numbers
Yearwood: Letter
J. Jones: 30 day table to move to exterior Active Reserve.
R. Colligan: Resignation from Volunteer side received.
Reports of the Officers:
Pendl:
-The Chief thanked all who helped with storm coverage, overall we did a great job and had good numbers.
-The 2015 Officer notebooks were handed out and the Chief referred to our goals for this year as well as the Officer training we will be having this year at our meetings. We all signed our Job Descriptions and Individual Objective Sheets for our positions.
Salonia:
-Rescue 1 is back online tomorrow. It received new tires as well as Engine 1.
-4C is out of service for stretcher modification for new 4C.
-Please follow procedure and Call Chief Salonia if there is any issue with vehicles prior to taking off line. We also need to communicate more if items in vehicles are relocated.
-4B battery light came on intermittently, and 4A marker light is out
Clare:
-New ambulance is at Eastford Ambulance next week to have final work done with paint and lettering. Hope to have delivered and then make futher modifications with radios etc. It will be at Court St. Station and we will then run orientation on it.
-The schedule changes need to get into red alert, we are trying to sort out assignments with all the people coming in.
-4B has a new Solid State computer and EMS Charts will be the only program used on it.
-There was a question regarding tracking of book-offs. The schedule changes are all in red alert but Chief Clare needs calls before it is put in red alert.
Duff:
-Q Class is to be scheduled on Feb 4-11, 16 and some Sat and Sunday training. See Chief Duff if interested or if you know of a member who needs it.
-Fire I is finalizing schedule this week
-There are a lot of refreshers and recerts going on, all will be posted on the web page.
-A letter has been sent to all the instructor level personnel to beef up assistance in running drills. If there is a topic you would like to present, please see Chief Duff.
-M. Gentile in Rocky Hill has alerted us to the fact that an RH Member has purchased a business in the old Seagroat property and will be opening it up to us to train in before demo. Watch for March.
Officers: Truck checks on 4A will be done by J. Pandolfo, 4B by C. Anderson and 4C by R. Thompson to keep up with any issues on the ambulances.
- Coles Rd has a girl scout troop visiting on Feb 19 at 8PM, may need some personnel
-D. Ricard reports that he has built a work bench at Court St. and is looking to use for repair and upkeep of chainsaws and part storage without duplicating Chris’ efforts. He also wants to go over chain saw maintenance with the Crew at Court St.
-Discussion regarding the zone response for the storms. Chief expressed that the three ambulances fully staffed is priority. Looking to keep the communication regarding the zones flowing because we don’t want to be too staffed at one location and light at another.
-Will look to do a Red Alert class with the officers soon, possibly next officer meeting.
District Reports:
FMO (Pre-plan): Development off Shunpike and Court is moving slowly. With a driveway off of Shunpike and two 20 unit apt. buildings and two retail spaces with parking.
The housing off of Senator Dr. will not be a cut through, it will be only a cul-de-sac.
Dispatch:
-No Report
Motion to accept reports by D. Clareand seconded by S. Rollka, no discussion, motion carried.
Training Report:
FIRE/EMS
February
9th Fire/ EMS- Cold water rescue equipment familiarization at Stations
16th Fire/ EMS – Cold Water rescue Classroom at Coles Rd.
23rd Cold Water Rescue live drill location TBA
EMS will be working on Hypothermia and Cold Injuries on the 9th and 16th and then on the 23rd crews will be needed for the scenario. S. Webber will also be working with EMS on Suction and Airway skills.
Explorers: Meeting on the 5th.
Orientation: Next Tuesday at 7PM.
Driver Training- Murchinson and Azer for staff trucks
Motion to accept Training Reports by D. Clare, seconded by S. Rollka, no discussion, motion carried.
Correspondence and Communications: None
Unfinished Business:
SOG’s/SOP’s & Bylaws: Committee is assigned and will be reviewing all SOP’s and will look to standardize them. If you have suggestions for SOP’s we need, please send in to committee. Working on RIT and Mayday and use of the fire stations.
Training Building:Working with a sub-committee and an architect to address issues. Welding and pinning will be needed as well as a few other modifications. A plan will be put in place to get it back on line. Hoping to have operational in March.
Pavilion:No Report
New Business:
-Engine 4 discussion regarding how it will be used for Call-back and if a full crew is able to respond, there is no reason to hold it back. Temporary Directive will be put in place by Chief Pendl.
Membership:
Starting Probation: Emma Broder- EMS (vote July ’15) to orient
Coming off Probation: None
Probation Updates:
Kiessling, Daniel- EMS/Fire (vote June ’15) to Orient
Demonte, Philip- EMS (vote June ’15) to Orient
Olas Fylpiv -Fire (vote Nov ’14) Ok
Rob Casineau -Fire (vote Nov ’14) Ok
Adam Davis -Fire (vote Nov ’14) Ok
Boyd Clark- Fire Police (vote May ’15) Ok
Ashley Ranger- EMS (vote May ’15) In Class
Steven Gonyea- Resigned
Kimberly Sneed- EMS (vote Mar. ’15) In Class
Robert Struzenski- Fire (hold Oct ’14) Needs Fire I
Kevin Braun- Fire (hold Sept. ’14) Fire I
Rev. Paul Krampitz- Fire/Chaplin (hold October ‘14) Changing to Fire Police
Edir Abid- 2nd tech (intern) OK
Ian McGrath- Fire (hold April ’14) Fire I test needed and will be watched by Officers
Will Sawyer – EMS (WES) – (hold April 2014) Hold for sheets and/or summer leave
Anna Melio – EMS (WES) – (hold April 2014) Hold for sheets and/or summer leave
Motion to accept Business by D. Clare and seconded by S. Rollka, no discussion, motion carried.
Good of the Order:
- Will be discussing new Fire Police changes with leadership and who will be responding where.
- Discussed having Cross-trained personnel do EMS on Station nights to keep up with protocols.
- David Gere will be shooting a movie in town and will need our assistance for background in scenes. The locations will be TPC, Alcap Ridge, and behind ABC pizza and the Third Rail. There will be car chases, van burned out, car crash and fire as well as an EMS scene. If people are interested contact the Chief’s office.
- The Therell Communication Center dedication ceremony and walk thru will be before the Monthly Meeting at 6PM.
Officer Training: none
Member of the Month: D. Clare for stepping up and really giving it her all during the storm for the dept.
Dinner Committee: Coles Rd.
Adjournment: Next meeting: February 25, 2015 7 PM at Coles Rd.
Motion to adjourn at 21:15 by D. Clare and seconded by S. Rollka.
Respectfully submitted by
Melissa Roming, Secretary
February 2015 CFD Officer Meeting