Cleveland County Fire Fighter's Association

“Minutes of meeting”

                                      July 26, 2007

Host Lawndale Fire Department 

Board Meeting

 Bethlehem      BS Rural      Casar        Cleveland                 Number 3            Shelby

 Fallston            Grover      Kings Mtn               Number 7            Forrest Service

 Shanghai          Waco       Lawndale                  oak grove              Radio Maint.

 

Fire Departments represented

 

Meeting started at  600 pm

Minutes from April Meeting approved.

Treasurer’s Report given

Fire Marshal’s Report:

Dewey Discussed about the relief fund

            -Those who had Bobby as their treasurer, he is no longer in this position, so everyone needs to make sure that all the proper paperwork is on time.   The deadline is Oct. 31st and if anyone needs any forms contact Libby in Emergency Management.

            -As of July 1st, you have a new fireman on your roster; make sure that you get your info to Dewey and BB&T

 

Dewey received and email from the state about the 9s issue that states that each structural response.  We need to make sure that all departments have at least one engine and four members.  We discussed the issue that even in communications says that it is a false alarm and we can cancel, we should still send one truck to check the scene at non-emergency response.

 

Perry said that the six-mile maps are being delivered to Raleigh this week and should be shortly there after that we can start using the six miles 

 

Rural Fire Commission: no report

 

Training Officers report:

-The fire college will be Nov 9th-11th

-The books should go out the end of Aug.

   

800 Grant report

Kevin Gordon said that Vincent Ramm is going to be here Tuesday July 31st for the grant site visit

            -We need to provide proof that all departments report to NFIRS

            -The NIMS training does not have to completed by Tuesday, but they will need to see  that the departments are in the process of getting the training done.  100 and 200 must be done be the end of September, and the rest by end of September 2008.  Kevin is requesting that each department give him proof that each department is in the process of finishing the ICS classes.  This could be on letterhead.

            -Vincent will also need a list of inventory that each department has.

 

 

 

 

800-system report

Joe stated they are working hard on getting the radios installed.  They have started with the departments in close that can bring the trucks into Radio Maint. so they can work in the shop.  They will get around to other departments as soon as we can.  If you have any portables left bring them by Radio Maint. and they will get to them as soon as they can.

 

They are holding to have the final proposal in the next few weeks.  Once the contracts are signed it will be 12-18 months for the system to go live.

 

Forrest Service:

-The Forrest service as a new assistance for the county.

-Bryan Rogers is the new 411

-CL 215 program is going to shut down.

-Once again, if we see that we are going to need something from the Forrest Service, contact  410 or 411 as soon as you see the need for it..

-410 has a couple of “Smokey” signs out at a couple of departments.  Anyone interested in these signs, contact 410

 

Jake W. wanted to speak about the benefit Softball tournament

            -A group will be going down to Charleston September 6th to give our support to the firefighters and families

            -Aug. 24 & 25 there will be a benefit tournament for the Charleston firefighters and their families.

            -The tournament will be held a Shelby City Park.

 

The issue of an Assoc. Honor Guard was brought up, Oak Grove and Bethlehem said that they had few members interested.  Jake W. said that he had a contact that would be interested in help training those interested.  Anyone interested send the names to Jake W. by the end of August

 

If you are faced with a railway incident, communications will be looking for the information posted at the railroad crossing.

 

The next association meeting will be Nov.8th at Number 3 and this will be our annual meeting and we will be re-electing officers.  David has asked for vols. to help with a nominating committee.

 

Closed 6:55pm    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regular Meeting

Minutes of meeting”

                                              July 26, 2007

 

Host Lawndale Fire Department

 

Phil welcomed everyone and thanked everyone for being here.

 

Tommy Price opened the meeting with prayer

 

Roll Call: Total Members Present  84

 

Departments

Members

Bethlehem

5

Boiling Springs City

2

Boiling Springs Rural

4

Casar

8

Cleveland

12

Fallston

4

Grover

3

Kings Mtn

1

Lawndale

16

Number 3

4

Number 7

2

Oak Grove

12

Polkville

5

Shanghai

4

Shelby

1

Waco

1

 

 

Treasurer’s Report given

 

Fire Marshal’s Report:

-Reminder on the relief fund money, those have had Bobby as your treasuer, it is up to every department to have their paperwork

-If you add people to your roster, contact Dewey and BB&T

 

Training Officers and college

-The fire college will be Nov 9th-11th

-The college has a guest tonight, Claude Huffman

-The book for the fire college will be out at the in late August

-Monday night at 7:00 at Grove the ICE team will be doing a class

-In Oct. Grove will host the Western Assoc meeting

-Aug 7th at 7:00pm will be the next training officers meeting

 

Forrest Ranger report:

-The county has new assistance ranger- Bryan Rogers.  He will be 411

 

 

There will be a benefit softball tournament for the Charleston firefighters families

-          Mike Carr is heading up the tournament

-          It will be a Shelby City Park, Aug. 24th and 25th

 

 

 

The next association meeting will be Nov.8th at Number 3 and this will be our annual meeting and we will be re-electing officers.  David has asked for vols. to help with a nominating committee.

 

 

The program was done by Sergeant E.J. Turas from the Gastonia Police Department.

 

Closed 8:30pm




PAST Minutes below

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Cleveland County Fire Fighter's Association

“Minutes of meeting”

                                                      April 26 2007

Host Kings Mountain Fire Department 

Board Meeting

 Bethlehem        Casar        Cleveland                 Number 3            Shelby

 Fallston            Grover      Kings Mtn                 Number 7            Forrest Service

 Shanghai          Waco       Lawndale                  oak grove

   Fire Departments represented

 

Meeting started at 600 pm

Treasurer’s Report given

Fire Marshal’s Report:

Dewey Cook Thanked everyone  that help on Moss Lake, April 22nd
Volunteer Day May 12th at the fair grounds Go forth hall

Memorial Service May 25th Shelby station 2

New ID’s can now be made in the Fire Marshals office.

ISO maps have been approved by commissioners and ready to be sent back to the state.

Talked about a countywide Honor Guard. Everyone is to take this information back there department and report back at next meeting, if they would like to do this.

 

Rural Fire Commission: no report

 

Training Officers report:

Doc Talent told everyone county wide fire school in may 4 one-night classes.

Reported on training funds.

Next training officers May 29th.

New change for EMT’s, EMT cannot let the re cert run out or they have to retake the class.

All EMT need to contact David Clary to make sure they are on his list for certification.

 

   

800 Grant report

Kevin Gordon gave update on 800 Radio Grant. 6-month report has been sent in.

 Refund check would be sent out to the departments that were getting one. 

 

800-system report

Joe Cherry reported Polkville tower 95% done. Working on some problems on Ben’s Knob.

Looking at cross patching radio system.

 

Forrest Service:

Travis Shidal reported the Easter frost set the fire season back a few weeks.

If you have a truck from the forest service make sure you have your stickers.

 

David Dodd pasted out survey results for recruiting & retention.

 56% of firefighters did the survey.

David would be going to the next commissioners meeting with report.

Firefighters are asked to come in silent support.

 

Darrell Philbeck made motion and 2nd by Kevin Gordon

To ask the Commissioners for retirement and Health wellness center.

100% approved

 

 

Perry Davis gave a rebate check to the Association in the amount of $263.71

Money comes from the asbestos inspections.

 

Closed 710pm    

 

Regular Meeting

Minutes of meeting”

                                              April 27, 2007

 

Host Kings Mountain Fire Department

Billy Boone prayed

 

Chief Frank Burns welcomed every one to their department.

Roll call Department and Members 80 total

 

Departments

Members

Bethlehem

5

Boiling Springs City

0

Boiling Springs Rural

1

Casar

7

Cleveland

10

Fallston

2

Grover

3

Kings Mtn

12

Lawndale

4

Number 3

6

Number 7

3

Oak Grove

11

Polkville

O

Shanghai

5

Shelby

2

Waco

3

 

 

Treasurer’s Report given

Fire Marshal’s Report:

Volunteer Day May 12th at the fair grounds Goforth hall

Memorial Service May 25th Shelby station 2

Email from Debbie Clary on possible law changes on forest services dozer

1119 fire calls 439 first responded. Total 1554 calls for qtr. 

 

Training Officers and college

Countywide fire school coming up next month 4 one-night classes

New classes coming up at college be sure to check the web site or your department for classes, dates and times.

 

Forrest Ranger report: few more weeks of fire season after Easter frost.

 

800 system report:

  Joe Cherry reported Polkville tower 95% done. Working on some problems on Ben’s Knob.

Looking at cross patching radio system.

 

Grover Fire Department has a new trailer to carry the Sparky the dog and Freddy the fire truck. Any department is welcome to use it.

 

Program Red Cross Benny Cook

 

Next Meeting July 26th Host Lawndale FD

Closed 8:13pm

 

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Cleveland County Fire Fighter's Association

“Minutes of meeting”

                                              January 25th 2007

Host Grover Fire Department

 

Board Meeting

 Bethlehem    Casar        Cleveland        Number 3

 Fallston            Grover      Kings Mtn        Number 7

 Shanghai          Waco       Lawndale  

   Fire Departments represented

 

Meeting started at 600 pm

Treasurer’s Report given.

Thank you card read from Nancy Carpenter.

Fire Marshal’s Report: Chet Hill will be here Feb 1st to help finish work on ISO Maps.

Rural Fire Commission: Update on Fire Service was given to the Cleveland County Board Commissioners in there Dec 2006 Meeting

 

Kevin Gordon gave update on 800 Radio Grant. Radios are here. All departments should be working on MOA.

Also a 3rd party Audit will have to be done, Kevin is getting prices at this time, so far it will be between $4000.00 to $6000.00.

 

Steve Hamrick made motion 2nd by Gregg Harris, that the other departments pay Waco’s part of the audit. “Motion Carried”

 

Frank Burns said Kings Mtn. Got the Dear Jon letter for the county Safer Grant.

 

Grant turned in by the Fire Marshal’s office for a new smoke house.

 

Talked about recruitment and retention for fire fighters.

 David Dodd gave out sample survey that will be mailed out to each department and have each firefighter fill out and mail back in.

 

New Board Business

Maybe by February 1st 2007 tone test.

Only sirens will be set off no pagers tones and no roll call taken.

 

Steve Hamrick asked if dispatch could give a pre call out announcement for fire calls. (board Approved).David Dodd said the Comm. Center would try to start about the 15th of Feb.

 

Discussed 800mz radio template

Looks like at this time there will be 1 dispatch channel, 6 fire operations channels, 1 talk group channel, and mutual add channels. 

 

Billy Boone the Association Pastor told every one if you need him for any thing to call.

 

Closed at 700pm

 

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Regular Meeting

Minutes of meeting”

 January 25th 2007

 Host Grover Fire Department

Billy Boone gave prayed for our meal

 Chief Gary Burris welcomed every one to their department

Roll call Department and Members 88 total

 

Departments

Members

Bethlehem

8

Boiling Springs City

1

Boiling Springs Rural

1

Casar

6

Cleveland

9

Fallston

3

Grover

13

Kings Mtn

7

Lawndale

5

Number 3

6

Number 7

3

Oak Grove

12

Polkville

o

Shanghai

8

Shelby

0

Waco

6

Treasurer’s Report given.

Fire Marshal’s Report given.

 

Jeff Cash Talked about Search and Rescue

A class will be offered in this April book and class fee would be free.

If a person wants a certificate is would be $50.00 for NASAR or $10 ERI

And Burke County Drill will be in February.

 

Community college report: 370 were at November school. Schools set for next November.

And be watching the mail for the spring Fire school.

 

  Rural Fire Commission: Update on Fire Service was given to the Cleveland County Board Commissioners in there Dec 2006 Meeting.

 

Cleveland County Board Commissioner Johnny Hutchens thanked all the Firefighters and departments for what they do for our county.

 

Kevin Gordon gave Grant report (see board meeting above)

 

Forrest service Travis Shidal said spring fire season is very close. And due to a DOT law changes they only have one dozer to cover 8 counties’ that is DOT legal so if you think you need a dozer call him so they can get it started

Tim Moore said him and Debbie Clary was working on getting the new DOT law change.

 

Talked about board meeting and the survey letter that will be mailed out to each department

 

King Man. Fire Department will host next Meeting. April 26th

 

Roland Hamrick gave the program about the May 25th 1979 Fire in up town Shelby.

And stress to everyone safety and accountability.

 

Jimmy Hensley Grover Asst. Chief thanked everyone for being there.

 

Grover Fire Departments gave out door Prizes

 Meeting Closed at 8:53 pm