TSVFD Department MeetingTSVFD Department Meeting

JUNE 25, 2007JUNE 25, 2007

Station IssuesStation IssuesStation 1Station 1– Small roof leaks developing. 1 in the corner of Small roof leaks developing. 1 in the corner of

the conference room and the other to the right the conference room and the other to the right side of the main entrance door. Warko has been side of the main entrance door. Warko has been contacted and will be looking into the problem.contacted and will be looking into the problem.

– Warko will also be investigating the issue with Warko will also be investigating the issue with water running down the wall into the camera at water running down the wall into the camera at the rear entrance.the rear entrance.

– Looking into the installation of electric ice Looking into the installation of electric ice melting cord to prevent ice from dropping off the melting cord to prevent ice from dropping off the front of the building.front of the building.

Station IssuesStation IssuesStation 1Station 1– Danny Geer’s brother will be coming to look at Danny Geer’s brother will be coming to look at

the damage to the cement curbing on the east the damage to the cement curbing on the east side of the engine pad & also the pavement side of the engine pad & also the pavement walkway at the exit door on the west side of the walkway at the exit door on the west side of the building.building.

– Magnetic white board project is in progress. Magnetic white board project is in progress. Thank You to Lisa Ragonese for completing the Thank You to Lisa Ragonese for completing the name tags. The decals are being completed by name tags. The decals are being completed by Brown’s. Names will be placed in Platoons. Brown’s. Names will be placed in Platoons. When attending training or meetings be sure to When attending training or meetings be sure to put your name in the attendance area. The OIC put your name in the attendance area. The OIC will designate you to a piece of apparatus.will designate you to a piece of apparatus.

Station IssuesStation IssuesStation 2Station 2 – Danny Geer’s brother will also be looking into Danny Geer’s brother will also be looking into

the work required to install the air conditioner the work required to install the air conditioner and place a bid.and place a bid.

Station IssuesStation IssuesPole Barn StatusPole Barn Status– The pole barn issue is not dead yet. Our next The pole barn issue is not dead yet. Our next

move is to go seek bids to see what prices move is to go seek bids to see what prices would be for prevailing wages. There is a would be for prevailing wages. There is a possibility of scaling down the size of the possibility of scaling down the size of the building to fit our budget.building to fit our budget.

– As a temporary resolve, Danny Geer, head As a temporary resolve, Danny Geer, head trustee at the West Wyomissing Fire Company, trustee at the West Wyomissing Fire Company, was contacted about the possibility of renting the was contacted about the possibility of renting the east side bays. He states that they have plans east side bays. He states that they have plans for that side of the engine room and would for that side of the engine room and would contact us if there were any changes.contact us if there were any changes.

Operations Operations Insurance Reimbursement ProgramInsurance Reimbursement Program– At the present time this program is at a stand At the present time this program is at a stand

still. Capt. Gould has contacted an outfit in still. Capt. Gould has contacted an outfit in Texas to provide these services. Texas to provide these services.

Fire Hydrant AdaptersFire Hydrant Adapters– The fire hydrant adapters have been ordered. The fire hydrant adapters have been ordered.

Unfortunately the company manufacturing the Unfortunately the company manufacturing the adapters put the wrong fittings on the caps. This adapters put the wrong fittings on the caps. This mistake will push the delivery time back about 2 mistake will push the delivery time back about 2 weeks. weeks.

** I would like to make the installation of these ** I would like to make the installation of these caps a department wide project **caps a department wide project **

Operations Operations TSVFD WebsiteTSVFD Website– The Unofficial Website of the TSVFD is now The Unofficial Website of the TSVFD is now

up and running. Sponsorship Forms have up and running. Sponsorship Forms have been dispersed to a few of our vendors, been dispersed to a few of our vendors, Anyone interested in being sponsored on the Anyone interested in being sponsored on the website can obtain a form at the Mailboxes. website can obtain a form at the Mailboxes. We are hoping for a good turn around to We are hoping for a good turn around to increase options for all members. Updates are increase options for all members. Updates are being made regularly. Anyone with pictures of being made regularly. Anyone with pictures of recent or past incidents either email them to recent or past incidents either email them to FF Rhoads or submit them on a CD. Any FF Rhoads or submit them on a CD. Any questions see DC Schartel, DC Roth, FF questions see DC Schartel, DC Roth, FF Rhoads.Rhoads.

Apparatus IssuesApparatus IssuesRepairs & InformationRepairs & Information– Tanker 85 –Tanker 85 – Awaiting title to come back from State. Original was Awaiting title to come back from State. Original was

lost or misplaced. Once new title arrives, TN-85 will be turned lost or misplaced. Once new title arrives, TN-85 will be turned over to the Township. Tank-to-pump valve repaired. over to the Township. Tank-to-pump valve repaired.

– Engine 85 – Engine 85 – Officers side rear inner tire found flat. Temple Tire Officers side rear inner tire found flat. Temple Tire called and tire placed back on rim and filled. called and tire placed back on rim and filled.

– Engine 85-1 – Engine 85-1 – Rear Transmission Seal replaced.Rear Transmission Seal replaced.– Engine 85-3 – Engine 85-3 – Temporary repair on exhaust system to be Temporary repair on exhaust system to be

completed June 26completed June 26thth. Will be sent out in August when proper . Will be sent out in August when proper parts arrived from Pierce Manufacturing.parts arrived from Pierce Manufacturing.

– Squad 85Squad 85 – For the time being will be parked in parking lot. – For the time being will be parked in parking lot. Keys are with mileage records Keys are with mileage records

– Squad 85-2 - Squad 85-2 - Looking into putting trailer brake assist from Car Looking into putting trailer brake assist from Car 85-10 into S 85-2 for towing trailers85-10 into S 85-2 for towing trailers

– Rescue 85 – Rescue 85 – Winch cable needs to be replaced. Looking into Winch cable needs to be replaced. Looking into options. Manufacturer safety recall completed.options. Manufacturer safety recall completed.

– Traffic 85 – Traffic 85 – SOLDSOLD– Kids Safety Trailer –Kids Safety Trailer – Load bars are on trailer. Overall Height Load bars are on trailer. Overall Height

12’6”. Looking into Towing Trailer Class through Wes Fritz. 12’6”. Looking into Towing Trailer Class through Wes Fritz.

Special OperationsSpecial Operations

Trailer UpdateTrailer Update– Still Recruiting more drivers for S-852 & collapse Still Recruiting more drivers for S-852 & collapse

trailertrailer

Fire Prevention & Stand-bysFire Prevention & Stand-bys– Fireworks Stand-by – Co. 64 - July 4Fireworks Stand-by – Co. 64 - July 4thth at 1800 at 1800– Fireworks Stand-by – Co. 67 Engine House &Fireworks Stand-by – Co. 67 Engine House &

Fireworks Stand-by – K-Mart Parking Lot - July 7thFireworks Stand-by – K-Mart Parking Lot - July 7th– Peach Festival – WLUMC - August 19Peach Festival – WLUMC - August 19thth – Housing/Field Day – Co. 42 - August 25Housing/Field Day – Co. 42 - August 25thth

PersonnelPersonnel

Helmet Trapezoid SystemHelmet Trapezoid System– Junior Members, Exterior, & Interior FirefightersJunior Members, Exterior, & Interior Firefighters

Will be following the SOGWill be following the SOGJuniors – Yellow Helmet Metro StyleJuniors – Yellow Helmet Metro StyleProbationary – Orange Shield & Ben II Style HelmetProbationary – Orange Shield & Ben II Style HelmetExterior – Blue Trapezoids & Ben II Style HelmetExterior – Blue Trapezoids & Ben II Style HelmetInterior – Yellow Trapezoids & Ben II Style HelmetInterior – Yellow Trapezoids & Ben II Style Helmet

Physical ProgramPhysical Program– Physicals with St. Joes seem to be running well. Physicals with St. Joes seem to be running well.

By the end of the year physicals for all members in By the end of the year physicals for all members in the A & B platoons should be completed. The need the A & B platoons should be completed. The need to start a physical fitness program is in order. to start a physical fitness program is in order. Anyone wishing to get this started please see FC Anyone wishing to get this started please see FC Schach.Schach.

PersonnelPersonnel

SOG CommitteeSOG Committee– D.C. Hostetter & Lt. Stamm Sr. are working D.C. Hostetter & Lt. Stamm Sr. are working

on updates to the current SOG’son updates to the current SOG’s

Total Visibility Personnel Information Total Visibility Personnel Information RecordRecord– Berks County is beginning the collection of Berks County is beginning the collection of

personnel information to integrate into the personnel information to integrate into the personal accountability system. See FC personal accountability system. See FC Schach for the form. Schach for the form.

PersonnelPersonnelBlue LightsBlue Lights– Anyone wishing to use blue lights must have a Anyone wishing to use blue lights must have a

blue light application submitted to D.C. Rothblue light application submitted to D.C. Roth

Firefighting GearFirefighting Gear– Gear has been delivered. See one of the Gear has been delivered. See one of the

Relief Trustees for more information.Relief Trustees for more information.

Drill RequirementsDrill Requirements– 22ndnd quarter requirements evaluated and quarter requirements evaluated and

personnel not attending training have been personnel not attending training have been notified. Be sure to attend any training when notified. Be sure to attend any training when available.available.

PersonnelPersonnelDay DrillsDay Drills– Day drills will be starting again. A schedule will Day drills will be starting again. A schedule will

be posted when available.be posted when available.

Relief Association AgreementRelief Association Agreement– Agreement to take over maintenance of Agreement to take over maintenance of

equipment purchased through grants is being equipment purchased through grants is being evaluatedevaluated

Fire Prevention Kids Safety HouseFire Prevention Kids Safety House– Has been delivered. For the time being it will Has been delivered. For the time being it will

be stored in the East Bay.be stored in the East Bay.

TrainingTraining

Upcoming Certificate ClassesUpcoming Certificate Classes– Members are Encouraged to AttendMembers are Encouraged to Attend

Firefighter I -- 10/12-10/13 –BCFTSFirefighter I -- 10/12-10/13 –BCFTS

All Applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks All Applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to testing. Some changes may be taking prior to testing. Some changes may be taking place so be sure to check the prerequisites. place so be sure to check the prerequisites.

Remember a Structural Burn Session is required.Remember a Structural Burn Session is required.

TrainingTrainingJulyJuly– 22 Engine Co. Ops. – Hose Line MgmtEngine Co. Ops. – Hose Line Mgmt– 99 Engine Co. Ops. – Attack Lines BCFTSEngine Co. Ops. – Attack Lines BCFTS– 1616 Ventilation Ops. – Goose LaneVentilation Ops. – Goose Lane– 2323 No Drill – MeetingNo Drill – Meeting– 3030 Engine Co. Ops. – Round RobinEngine Co. Ops. – Round Robin

AugustAugust– 66 Engine Co. Ops.Engine Co. Ops.– 1313 Tower Training – BCFTS Tower Training – BCFTS – 1818 County Level Burn Session – BCFTS County Level Burn Session – BCFTS – 2020 Mutual Aid Drill TBAMutual Aid Drill TBA– 2727 No Drill – Meeting No Drill – Meeting

TrainingTrainingStructural Burn Session Structural Burn Session – Will be inviting Co. 79 & Co. 60Will be inviting Co. 79 & Co. 60– Co. 51 will be asked to cover 1Co. 51 will be asked to cover 1stst due due

EMA Table Top DrillEMA Table Top Drill– Station 1 Training Room August 2Station 1 Training Room August 2ndnd between between

1800-2200. The scenario will be a problem at 1800-2200. The scenario will be a problem at the Spring Twp Sewer Plant.the Spring Twp Sewer Plant.

Stand Pipe TrainingStand Pipe Training– Will be held in July as a Saturday drill at 1 Will be held in July as a Saturday drill at 1

Meridian Blvd. Date & Time TBA. Meridian Blvd. Date & Time TBA.

Personnel Needing NIMS 100Personnel Needing NIMS 100

Colamarino, KevinColamarino, Kevin Cummings, BritiniCummings, Britini Dotter, MattDotter, Matt

Eberly, ChadEberly, Chad Jaskolka, CarissaJaskolka, Carissa Jones, BrianJones, Brian

O’Deair, CarlO’Deair, Carl Pollock, JamesPollock, James Sharma, AdamSharma, Adam

Stehman Sr, MikeStehman Sr, Mike Walton, DennisWalton, Dennis

Personnel Needing NIMS 700Personnel Needing NIMS 700

Dotter, MattDotter, Matt Eberly, ChadEberly, Chad O’Deair, CarlO’Deair, Carl

Pollock, JamesPollock, James Sharma, AdamSharma, Adam Stehman Sr. MikeStehman Sr. Mike

Unger, MarvinUnger, Marvin Walton, DennisWalton, Dennis

Personnel Needing Personnel Needing NIMS 200 & 800NIMS 200 & 800

NIMS 200NIMS 200 NIMS 800NIMS 800

Stamm Sr, RodStamm Sr, Rod Stamm Sr, RodStamm Sr, Rod

Stoudt, RonStoudt, Ron Stoudt, RonStoudt, Ron

Strause, NeilStrause, Neil

Personnel Needing Personnel Needing HAZ-MAT Ops RefresherHAZ-MAT Ops Refresher

Chad BurnsChad Burns Melanie BalthaserMelanie Balthaser Rich GouldRich Gould Taylor HenryTaylor Henry

John SileskiJohn Sileski Dennis WaltonDennis Walton Nick TercheNick Terche Nick CalabriaNick Calabria

Nick GerhartNick Gerhart Kevin ColamarinoKevin Colamarino AJ PollockAJ Pollock Chad EberlyChad Eberly

Brian JonesBrian Jones Dave BoulingerDave Boulinger Cal HomanCal Homan Stan PohlitStan Pohlit

Matt StitzelMatt Stitzel John MarshallJohn Marshall Carl O’DeairCarl O’Deair Kyle PagerlyKyle Pagerly

Ed WeitzelEd Weitzel John DelorenzoJohn Delorenzo Nelcy GamezNelcy Gamez Rachael RaffeRachael Raffe

Robert IsleyRobert Isley R. Stamm, Jr.R. Stamm, Jr. James PollockJames Pollock Brad SweitzerBrad Sweitzer

Ron WentzelRon Wentzel John SheperakJohn Sheperak

TrainingTrainingCPR CertificationsCPR Certifications– Be sure to submit copies of your current CPR Be sure to submit copies of your current CPR

cards for Computer Entry. Many members cards for Computer Entry. Many members showing expired cards.showing expired cards.

Blood Bourne PathogensBlood Bourne Pathogens– All members must complete a BBP Test every All members must complete a BBP Test every

year. Any member who has not completed year. Any member who has not completed this test this year should see FC Schach.this test this year should see FC Schach.

IMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATES

July 12July 12 Training StaffTraining Staff

July 19July 19 StaffStaff

July 23July 23 Dept Meeting / ReliefDept Meeting / Relief

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