Mendocino County Fire Chief’s
Training Section
 

Meeting: June 10, 2005
10:00 hours
@ Laytonville Fire Department
44950 Willis Avenue – Station 510

Meeting called to order at 10:00 by Steve Wells

Introductions:
Jeff Adair, UVFD; Dean Watson, CDF; Mike Ciancio, FBFD; Mark Robertson, LFD; Jeff Kelly, LFD; Daryl Schoeppner, BFD; Steve Francis, County EMS; Steve Wells, FBFD.

Minutes:
Minutes from previous meeting (2/24/2005) were approved.

Program:
Steve Francis delivered one of the first of three EMS trailers to Laytonville. Trailers are equipped with an M.C.I.-type inventory. The equipment was displayed and discussed. The remaining two trailers will be placed at Brooktrails and Fort Bragg. The plan is to purchase three additional trailers to be placed countywide.

Academy Report:
Mike Ciancio reported on the successful completion of the ’05 academy and identified some areas to enhance next year’s academy. Mike suggested using a burn room or an outside source, such as “North Tree” to satisfy the live burn component. Relying on a donated structure to burn is becoming difficult. There was discussion regarding additions to the academy, such as auto extrication, red card issues, etc. Consensus was to bring this back at the September meeting for further discussion. Jeff Adair complimented Mike and added he’s heard nothing but positive feedback regarding the academy.

Old Business:
None

New Business:
Upcoming classes include: Rescue Boat Operations offered by U.S.I.A. Date and location to be determined. Contact Mike Ciancio or Danny Hervilla.
Vegetation burn in Redwood Valley to be determined. Contact Redwood Valley Fire.
Fire Control 6 & 7 at Anderson Valley. Contact Colin Wilson

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Treasurer’s Report:
None

Open Discussion:
Dean Watson requested funding from training section for F.R.O. classes. Wells suggested using the County Chief’s Haz Mat account. Steve Francis indicated his agency has funds identified for this purpose and will pursue it.

Next meeting:
September 23, 2005 @ Brooktrails Fire Department.

Adjournment: 12:00 hours.


Minutes submitted by Steve Wells