President	County Coordinator	Secretary/Treasurer
Jim Grant	Chief H. Jones	B. Purcell
Edwardsburg/Cardinal	Brockville	Edwardsburg/Cardinal

M I N U T E S

1. Athens (0)	7. Gananoque (2)
2. Augusta (8)	8. Kemptville (7)
3. Brockville (4)	9. Leeds & 1000 Islands (3)
4. Edwardsburg/Cardinal (4)	10. Merrickville (4)
5. Elizabethtown Kiltley (7)	11. Prescott (8)
6. Front of Yonge (2)	12. Riedau Lakes (0)

Ontario Fire Marshall's Office:

Honorary Members Present: Fred Boisvert

Guests:

Mark Prendergast from M&L Supply, Steve Bell from AJ Stone, Deborah Sauder form Acklands-Grainger.

1st Vice President Wayne Shields called the meeting to order at 19:30 hours, with 10 departments represented and 50 members in attendance. James Purcell acted as secretary.

1.0 Introduction

Chief Lorne Doherty welcomed everyone and thanked the suppliers for coming. He also introduced Reeve Mel Campbell who is also the Warden of Leeds and Grenville. Mel advised that the HazMat truck from Invista has been acquired by the County.

2.0 Guest Speaker

Lt. Ken Sine from Ottawa Fire Department spoke about Canadian Aid for Chernobyl. Anyone who has fire trucks or any equipment to send, another shipment is going out February 15, 2009.
CFPO Randy Burke introduced Deborah Sauder who is the County prosecuter for the fire service. Charges are laid to enforce compliance with the Fire Code. Fines have increased considerably. Encouraged us to preserve the scene and keep detailed notes and good pictures for better evidence. Fire Department should do their investigation before the insurance adjuster. The fire investigator is a person of importance. Chief Harry Jones thanked her for the presentation along with VP Shields.

3.0 Adoption of Minutes

The minutes of the Sept. 9, 2008 meeting were read and approved.

Moved by: James Purcell - Edwardsburg/Cardinal Seconded by: Troy Murphy - Merrickville

4.0 Treasurer's Report

Balance of Account - $1,214.04

Moved by: Helmer Reddick - Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Seconded by: Jim Donovan - Elizabethtown/Kitley

5.0 Correspondence

Thank you note from Pam Musgrave

6.0 Committee Reports

6.1 Health & Welfare - James Purcell
Nothing to report

6.2 Fire Prevention - Dave Balderson, Ganaoque
Looking at a safety blitz to check on smoke detectors in homes
2009 budget has been submitted to executive
Next meeting is Jan. 15th in Frankville

6.3 Training - Charlie Bond, Kemptville
Looking at 3 courses in 2009, 3 courses were presented in 2008

6.4 EMS - No report

7.0 Coordinators Report- D/C Dwyre

Asking for departments to provide costs of doing medical assist calls
All departments may have to go to digital equipment for the county system
In 2008 there were 1,640 calls dispatched to Township fire departments and 2,497 including Brockville and Prescott.
Cert. vehicle has been acquired and will be housed in Elizabethtown/Kitley
Chief Jones said a new Fire Advisor may be appointed in the next 6 months.

8.0 Fire Protection Advisor Report

No report

9.0 OAFC - Tim Bond

Brought greetings from the association
Meeting in Toronto on January 27, working on a number of items

10.0 Unfinished Business:

Brian Normandin asked about the status of the county levy. D/C Dwyre will have Chief Jones check with the counties.

11.0 New Business

12.0 Announcements

Chief Bond announced Charlie Bond was appointed as Assistant Deputy Chief in North Grenville Township
Prescott has 6 new members with 5 in attendance tonight. New members are Ryan Gobeil, Ken Rundell, Tim Flagg, Allan Norton, Mike Crozier, Scott Robertson
Chief Emeritas James Purcell introduced Chief Don Middleton as the new chief in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal
Charlie Bond announced meeting of Limerick Forest would be held Jan. 14th
Wayne Shields encouraged people to attend the Fire Prevention meetings.
Ed Dempster to bring in medals at the next meeting to get them mounted

13.0 Next Meeting: March 10, 2009 - 19:30 Hrs Brockville, Station 2

13.0 Adjournment:

 

Moved by: Ed Dempster, Gananoque 50/50 was $71.50