Training Officers Committee
Minutes of the Meeting
June 2, 2006

Members present: Steve Wells, Roger Dingman, Kevin Jennings, Pat McNulty,
Mike Ciancio and Frank Maurice


1. Program; Steve Wells introduced Pat McNulty as our web designer. Steve reminded all present that pat was here to discuss additional possibilities to the website so that it will be used more often. Pat discussed a data base for the instructors. Mike C. will send out a questionnaire to all instructors to get their information and approved courses that each can teach. Pat also discussed online training opportunities, news specific to the Fire Service like “Firefighter close calls” etc. Mike Asked if a bulletin Board / Chat room could be added for open discussions. Steve asked if the Fire Chiefs minutes from their meetings have been forwarded to pat. Pat said as of yet that no they have not, Steve will make another attempt at getting them posted on the website.

2. Group discussion on possible having FETN subscription for the entire county. Discussed ways to fund this thru grants etc. Also discussed send a flyer to all fire depts... Encouraging more participation in the website.

3. ROP- Mike relayed message from Nona Olsen that she is not leaving Mendocino County ROP and also that instructors need to have all blue sheets in by June 30th.

4. Academy- Discussion on how to deal with students who fail portions of the academy. This is most specific with those who do not finish or fail the Hazmat FRO class. Most of the other subjects are not a pass or fail. If we have students who fail the class the Instructors need to contact the academy coordinator to arrange a make-up for them if possible. This was considered to be a lack of communication in the academy and a suggestion was made to have a meeting with all instructors prior to the academy starting in 2007.

5. Treasures report – was not available because those documents go to the County Fire Chiefs Treasure. Also a final total on the academy was not done.

6. Propane Drill- Very successful 68 in Fort Bragg and 35-40 in Ukiah. Steve W. will write a thank you to WPGA for the training from this organization. Also discussed was what type of training does the association wants to host for the upcoming year. Suggestions were another WMD drill, Trench rescue, USAR, Confined space operations etc. The training officers will attempt to host financially one county wide training opportunity per year. Suggestions should be forwarded to Steve Wells.

7. Next Meeting September 8th 2006 at Ukiah City. Lunch will be provided.

Meeting adjourned,

Respectfully submitted by Mike Ciancio