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