Fire Comm March 14, 2012 Fire Commission
West Memphis City Council
Minutes
March 14, 2012
Attending: Tracy Catt*, Ramona Taylor*, Lorraine Robinson*
WMFD—Chief Wayne Gately
Evening Times—Ralph Hardin
Bert Shelton, WMPD
The meeting was called to order by Chair Tracy Catt at West Memphis City Hall.
Catt asked for nominations for Chair for 2012. Robinson motioned that Tracy Catt
continue as Chair and Ramona Taylor continue as Secretary. Taylor seconded. All ayes.
The minutes for February were approved as presented.
Gately reported there were 2 resignations, 1 promotion to driver and 1 promotion to
Lieutenant, and 0 citizens complaints. Two paramedics are attending the Firefighter
Standard School.
EMS collections as of 2/27 were $86,564.
Mr. Catt passed out information on RUOK? and stated that he is still working with the
Utility Dept. on this project.
Chief Gately reported they were having trouble keeping all 6 tornado sirens working; he
plans to use the narrow banding as a temporary solution but he is seeking grant funds of
approximately $100,000 to replace the sirens. He reported that Rep. Ingram had
presented him with grant funds to replace 6 fire nozzles.
Taylor announced that the hospital was hosting a Storm Watchers training via interactive
video on Thursday, March 22.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Ramona Taylor, Secretary