Fire comm May 12, 2010Fire Commission
5/12//10
Attending: Tracy Catt*, Ramona Taylor*; Rev. Herman Coleman*; Chief Eddie Spears,
Wayne Gately, Chris Brogdon -WMFD; Trip Cook -Evening Times
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Catt.
Chief reported that the WMFD received a grant from Homeland Security (through the
County Emergency Management Agency) to purchase new extraction equipment. The
old equipment will be transferred to Station 3 for Engine 3 which covers the interstate.
The new equipment is more powerful providing 200,000 lbs of force as compared to
60,000 lbs of force. Delivery is expected in 4 - 6 weeks.
He also reported that the City Shop is servicing the WMFD Army trucks after use in the
recent flooding. Approximately 60 people were evacuated. A Command Center was set
up at Station 1 to respond to the flooding.
Two firemen have been certified as Train the Trainers for rappelling.
The WMFD participated in the Emergency Management System drill today at Crittenden
Regional Hospital.
EMS collections as of today are $178,359 for the year to date.
clarifying that the language needs to state that the rates would be updated annually to
There were no dismissals, promotions, hirings, or citizens complaints since for the last
month. There was one suspension.
Catt reported that he and the Chief were working on a consultant to develop a long range
plan for building needs.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
* denotes Commission members
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