October 3rd 2022 Minutes

Town of Schodack Fire Chiefs October 3, 2022 Meeting Agenda

Location: Castleton Fire Station

Meeting Called to Order at: 19:08

Pledge to the Flag

Motion to approve last month’s meeting minutes made by Steve Kelly, seconded by Chris Carner.

General Meeting Reports

Treasurers Report:  Citizens Bank: $456.39

Invoice coming for plaque for $17.50

Fire Advisory Board Report:  None

Town Supervisor Report:  Not Present

Schodack Cause and Origin Report:  No report

Rensselaer County Report:

  • Fire sprinkler class and fire alarm class coming soon.
  • Rehab trailer is not finished but can use as shelter. Reach out to the county for use.
  • Fire reporting for 2021 is almost 100% complete.
  • FEMA grants are open for admission.
  • South Schodack is getting new radios; will hopefully help get rid of dead areas.

 

Training Updates:

  • New SPS. McKenzie Jewell wants to merge classes across battalions to help fill classes. She will be at the December 7th chiefs meeting.
  • Lisa will give chiefs a request form. Chiefs will work with Lisa for future training.
  • 2023 six-month training schedule may be ready in March.
  • Lisa and McKenzie will be organizing BEFO and IFO.
  • Outreach programs can be done at your fire station.
  • Verify the 2022 Battalion 4 Chief’s contact list is correct.

 

EMS Updates: None

Old Business:

  • After almost a year Kevin was able to get the plaque updated correctly.
  • Training Facility not completed; the elevator is not completed yet.

 

Radio committee:

  • Have new radios
  • Possibly getting a grant for IAR.
  • Need inventory of portables for non-chiefs.
  • EMS/Fire radio training is due every other year.

 

Member Agency Reports:

Castleton Ambulance:

  • Zero missed shifts.
  • 981 dispatches.

 

Castleton Fire:

  • Breakfast first Sunday of every month.

 

East Greenbush Fire:

  • Saturday Pizza nights started.
  • Engine 11 is out of service.

 

East Schodack Fire:

  • Pizza night started first Saturday of every month.
  • Hosting 12/5 TOS Chiefs meeting. Cocktails at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm. Cost is $25. RSVP by Thanksgiving so they can get a head count.
  • Sent correspondence regarding lack of ALS from Nassau Ambulance to Town Supervisor in Aug/Sept but has had no reply. Town chiefs agreed to facilitate a meeting with perspective parties to discuss further.

 

Nassau Fire:  Thank you to all companies that attended the St. Mary’s drill.

Nassau Ambulance:  Not Present

Schodack Landing Fire:  Open house on October 16th 12:00pm – 4:00pm.

Schodack Valley Fire:

  • Expressed concern regarding radio static today for the EG radio test.
  • Gas meter is getting calibrated.
  • Saturday Pizza nights started.
  • Brooks BBQ 10/29 – drive thru only.

South Schodack Fire:

  • Knox box software meeting TBA. Tom will reach out when scheduled.
  • 34-9 is out of service, Niverville Fire is on call.

 

Next Meeting Date: December 5, 2022 @ 18:00

Next Meeting Location: East Schodack Fire Station

Motion to adjourn made by Chris, seconded by Alex.

Time Adjourned: 20:27

Chief’s Only Meeting Agenda

Date: December 7, 2022     Time: 6:30 pm     Location: Center Brunswick FD

Topic 1: Training

  • County Updates
  • FPS Jewell

Topic 2: Communications

  • Radio Updates
  • Radio Training

Topic 3: Hazmat

  • Foam Updates
  • Lithium Ion Batteries

Topic 4: Bureau Updates

  • Training Facility
  • Grant Funding/MOU
  • Fire Scene Demolition
  • General Items