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Membership Meeting on June 19, 2008 Host: Dearborn Heights Fire Dept
Next Meeting: September 18, 2008 in Taylor
Attendees: Belleville (Darwin Loyer & Brian Loranger), Canton (Mike Rorabacher), Dearborn (Nazih Hazime), Dearborn Heights (Andrew Gurka), Detroit Metro Airport (Mike Evans), Farmington Hills (Rich Marinucci & Corey Bartsch), Garden City (Mike Massey), Inkster (Mark Hubanks), Livonia (Shadd Whitehead), Northville City (Steve Ott), Northville Twp (John Werth & Guy Balok), Novi (Frank Smith), Plymouth Community (Mark Wendel & Randy Maycock), Redford Twp (Les Wedge), Superior Twp (Jim Roberts), Taylor (Bob Tompos), Ypsilanti Twp (Phil Stachlewitz), Wayne County (Ed Gillman).
12:12PM Meeting Called to Order
President Rich Marinucci welcomed everyone to today’s meeting and thanked Chief Gurka for hosting. Roundtable introductions followed.
Officers’ Reports:
President:
Last month’s minutes were unanimously approved and accepted.
VP – N/A
Secretary: N/A
Treasurer: $45,122.48 cash on hand to spend. Membership invoices were sent out on June 2nd. Rich Marinucci mentioned the possibility of the per capita rate being adjusted to, at least, the 2000, for next year’s dues. Phil asked that any other necessities be brought to his attention prior to the scheduled Budget meeting in August or September, so they may be added to the budget development process. Lastly, Dearborn Heights has exhausted all efforts in trying to collect on Invoice #132, according to their Corporate Counsel. It was unanimously decided that this invoice be voided, as the legal costs would exceed the cost of the invoice.
CWW Report: N/A
Emergency Management: Ed Gillman gave a brief report.
1. The Emergency Response Guidebooks have been distributed to your departments.
2. Short discussion ensued regarding the vehicles and their associated titling issues with the county. Shadd will continue to pursue our best interests and keep us informed as things change.
3. Ed noted that the Fermi Training event went extremely well. Many thanks to our team’s participation.
Training Report:
Rich reminded each department of the Western Wayne $500 Scholarship fund. That can be used for any conference, training class, seminar, etc. Just send an e-mail with your request to Linda. He also mentioned that RAFT is bringing back Dave Dodson and his “Art of Reading Smoke” full day seminar on September 16, 2008. Go to the website for more info & registration details (www.raft911.org)
Medical Report: N/A
Hazmat Report & USAR Report:
Chief Whitehead discussed several items:
1. The transitioning of new vehicles is going as smoothly as possible. He will keep us up-to-date on any new information as it comes.
2. Shadd discussed the issue of Hazmat Team members and their physicals. These physicals are being handled by an outside company. The departments are no longer responsible for the testing of their member(s) as they were in the past. It is now a much easier system.
3. A question came up regarding uniforms for both teams. Shadd will create a document that will list all the specs for the Tech Rescue Team uniforms. Hopefully, a grant will take care of the costs surrounding this conformity in the future.
4. Shadd gave an update on the progress of the teams. The out-of-state instructors gave nothing but positive feedback.
5. All major disciplines have been completed. The team is fully functional.
6. The teams are also working on documenting SOG’s, checklists, etc., which gives added value back to every organization encouraging continuity among everyone responding to the incident.
7. Corey did ask that if anyone comes to you, the chief, and says they are unable to participate in training – you must send Shadd or himself and e-mail stating that you are aware of and approve his/her absence.
Downriver Report:
Bob Tompos gave a brief report. He discussed the three callouts of the Fire Investigation team that occurred (2 in Taylor, 1 in Lincoln Park). Henry Ford Hospital gave a presentation to their association, stating that they are just as competent as BioCare, and requested their business. Downriver MAA donated $500 towards the Axemen Firefighter Charity. Lastly, the discussion of blood draws for the police dept occurred. An Operations Committee will review and consider the request. Short discussion followed this topic within the Western Wayne group.
Other Chiefs Report(s): Phil Stachlewitz report:
SMAFC (www.smafc.org):
Several members of the Executive Board met with Deputy Director Melanie Brown with the Governor’s Office to discuss Michigan Fire Service Issues yesterday.
Sept 11- David Brandon (CEO of Domino’s Pizza) will be our guest speaker. Held in Canton.
October will be in Troy, featuring L. Brooks Patterson.
The Association endorsed Chief Ron Farr in his pursuit for the State Fire Marshal position.
Other Associations: The DR/WW Joint Golf Outing will be held on July 30th in Taylor. Only 9 holes. Contact Larry Morabito for registration/more info.
Rich Marinucci mentioned that Oakland County Fire Chiefs became Oakland County Mutual Aid Association this week.
Old Business:
A unanimous motion to accept the NIMS/NFPA Terminology Adoption Initiative was passed today. Thank you to Chief Gurka for your work with this. AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
Chief Rorabacher gave an update, as well. He stated that the Interlocal Agreement should be wrapped up very soon
New Business:
Taylor Fire Dept is in need of a software program for an Equalized OT system/ Revolving OT list management. If anyone has any info that could simplify this process, please forward your information to Bob Tompos or Vince Fedel.
Chief Rich Marinucci announced his retirement from Farmington Hills at the end of this year. With that announcement, Director Werth asked to dispel the rumors: He announced that Rich has agreed to become Northville Twp’s Fire Chief starting in January 2009.
1:30 PM Meeting Adjourned Next Meeting in Taylor on September 18th.
Have a Great Summer!
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Please download the NIMS/NFPA Terminology document below, for your reference.
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