M I N U T E S

1. Athens (0)	7. Gananoque (0)
2. Augusta (5)	8. Kemptville (10)
3. Brockville (1)	9. Leeds & 1000 Islands
4. Edwardsburg/Cardinal (9)	10. Merrickville-Wolford (2)
5. Elizabethtown Kiltley (5)
6. Front of Yonge (3)

1. Prescott
2. Westport (12)
3. Riedau Lakes

Ontario Fire Marshall's Office:

Honorary Members Present:

Guests: Steve Bell - A.J. Stone, Geoff Lovell - M&L Supply, David Carmichael - Ottawa Valley Harvestore Systems

VP Wayne Shields called the meeting to order at 19:40 hours. 8 departments were represented, with 37 current members in attendance. We observed a moment of silence for RCMP Officer Doug Scott who was killed in the line of duty.

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Guest Speaker
David Carmichael gave a presentation on Harvestore Silos. Talked about construction and features of the sealed silos. Explained the proper procedure to extinguish a silo fire in the sealed units. The key is to keep the silo sealed. Don't use water or foam and stay off the silo.

3.0 Adoption of Minutes
The minutes of the Sept. 11, 2007 meeting were read and approved with a correction on the name of First Nations Fire Department, and an addition that 5 members of Kemptville Fire Department attended the 9/11 services in New York City.

Moved by: Chief Donovan - Elizabethtown/Kitely
Seconded by: Chief Barber - Merriickville

4.0 Treasurer's Report
Balance of Account - $1,381.13. All cheques are cashed.

Moved by: Tim Tedford - Elizabethtown/Kitely
Seconded by: Brian Normandin - Elizabethtown/Kitely

5.0 Correspondence
none

6.0 Committee Reports

6.1 Health & Welfare - Chief Purcell
- Nothing to report

6.2 Fire Prevention - FPO Healy
- Meeting was held last week. Looking for nominations for executive.
- Risk Watch Program is stalled at the school boards.

6.3 Training
- No report

6.4 EMS - No report

7.0 Coordinators Report- D/C Dwyre

Chiefs meeting had the silo presentation last meeting.
MNR has an update for Emergency Response. Passed out info to departments.
FMO survey has been sent out on fire reports adding new codes.
Public safety calendar is ready and available to each department
Approximately 100 firefighters attended the RCMP funeral today in Brockville. There was not a county page due to the family's wishes.

8.0 Fire Protection Advisor Report - Noel Vaillancourt
- No report

9.0 OAFC - Tim Bond
- No report

10.0 Unfinished Business

11.0 New Business
- Augusta D/C Rob Bowman advised they have upgraded to 4.5 Scott Packs. They are offering their 2.2 packs for resale. Contact D/C Bowman or Chief Dougherty.

12.0 Announcements
- none

13.0 Next Meeting: January 8, 2008 - 19:30 Hrs
Leeds & 1000 Islands, Station #2, Seeleys Bay

14.0 Adjournment: meeting adjourned
Moved by: Tim Tedford @ 20:20hrs

50/50 was $55.50