| 1. Augusta |
6. Leeds & 1000 Islands |
| 2. Brockville |
7. Gananoque |
| 3. Edwardsburgh Cardinal |
8. Kemptville |
| 4. Elizabethtown Kiltley |
9. Rideau Lakes |
| 5. Front of Yonge |
10. Merrickville-Wolford |
| 11. Westport |
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Absent:
Ontario Fire Marshall's Office
Honorary Members Present:
Mike Higgens, Don White, Tom Haffie, Harold McBride
Guests:
John Stratic - TSSA
Alec MacDonald - Ottawa/Carlton Fire Department
Steve Ferguson - Class 'A' Fire & Rescue
Claude Boyer - A J Stone Company Ltd.
Bill Morris - Rideau Lakes Councilor |
11 departments were represented, with 34 current members
in attendance and 4 honorary members. President, Tim Tedford at
19:30 hours, called the meeting to order.
1.0 Introduction
| Host, Chief Hank Neff welcomed all quests and introduced Bill
Morris, Councilor for Rideau Lakes Township who welcomed everyone
attending tonight's meeting. |
2.0 Guest Speakers
|
John Stratic - TSSA gave a brief information session on TSSA
role and availability in investigating fuel leaks or improper
installations.
Alec MacDonald - Ottawa/Carlton Fire Department gave a demonstration
on Auto Extrication and did an Air Bag Demonstration. The
World Auto Extrication Competition and Symposium will be held
in Ottawa in September 2003.
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3.0 Adoption of Minutes
The minutes dated March 11, 2003 were adopted.
Moved by : John Duncan - Rideau Lakes
Seconded by: Deputy Chief Harry Jones - Brockville |
4.0 Treasurer's Report
|
There were no receipts or disbursements since
the last meeting.
Balance of Account - $ 1,897.42
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5.0 Correspondence
|
A letter was received to have Henry Smid made
a honorary member of the Mutual Aid Committee. To be voted
on at the next meeting in September 2003.
Moved by: Tim Tedford
Seconded by: Hank Neff
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6.0 Committee Reports
|
6.1 Health & Welfare
· Nothing to report at this time
6.2 Fire Prevention - Dan Prest
· There will be a Fire Alarm installation and inspection
seminar to be held on May 8, 2003 at Elizabethtown-Kitley
Station #2 in New Dublin.
· Risk Watch Coalition - Gary Seed, Lindsey Penney,
Dan Prest and Randy Burke are representatives on this committee.
There will be a "Race Against Drugs" program held
the week of May 27 -30 at the Memorial Centre in Brockville.
6.3 Training- Wayne Shields
· The next Trainers Committee meeting is May 14, 2003
in Athens
· They are working on holding a information session
regarding the Train Derailment that occurred in Bellville
last fall.
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7.0 Coordinators Report- Chief Peter Mulvihill
Chief Peter Mulvihill
· Mutual reports - there was activation by Leeds &
1000 Islands on April 15, 2003.
· Peter will check with the United Counties regarding
our request for the 2003 Mutual Aid Levy
· Don Buffet will send out letters regarding the Z endorsement
for 2003. |
8.0 Fire Protection Advisor's Report - Peter O'Hare
| Not available for a report |
9.0 Unfinished Business
10.0 New Business
|
10.1 Memorial Parade - Ed Dempster on
behalf of the Gananoque Fire Department agreed to host the
Memorial Parade again this year as no other department had
come forward to host the parade. More details will come at
a later date.
10.2 The Older and Wiser Committee -
will attend the Safe Community Week to beheld at the 1000
Islands Mall in Brockville on Wednesday and Thursday. Are
looking for volunteers to help man the booth.
10.3 New Members
Brent Hanna and Paul O'Mara Rideau Lakes
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11.0 Announcements
| Front of Yonge will be donating their old pumper to Sea Side
Fire Department in New Foundland. |
12.0 Next Meeting
| Tuesday September 9, 2003 - 19:30 hours - Brockville Fire
Department. |
The last meeting of the year will be held:
| Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - Athens Fire Department |
A reminder that the November meeting was originally
scheduled for the regular 2nd Tuesday of the month, however, since
this was Remembrance Day it was moved to the 3rd Tuesday November
18, 2003.
13.0 Adjournment
|
Meeting adjourned at 21:00 hrs
Moved by: Ed Dempster - Gananoque
Seconded by: Harry Jones - Brockville
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