8.b) Fire Department �� b
Scandia Fire and Rescue Department
January 2009 Activity Report
Operations and Administration
. There were twenty emergency runs in January.
. FD spend is consistent with planned O&M budget. .
. Implemented new process for invoice approval and submittal to city admin staff.
. Zero injuries YTD.
. The 800 radio MHZ is on track for implementation on March. Fire Department
Officers continue to meetings regarding implementation
. Several Fire Department Officers have completed the 12-hour "train the trainer"
sessions.
. Department pagers and the civil defense siren will also have to be reprogrammed
as part of the 800 MHZ implementation plan.
. Chief Finnegan and Assistant Chief Yehle are attending ICS 400 training with
Ramsey and Washington County colleges.
Fire Drills, Rescue Drills, and Medical Traininq
. Fire Fighters trained on 800 MHZ operations and protocol.
. Fire Fighters / Drive Rescue members completed the confined space ice dive.
. Fire Fighters completed EMT recertification classes.
. Fire Fighters trained on blood born pathogens.
. Fire Fighters trained on residential structure fire scene size up, fire fighting
strategies, apparatus placement and tactical operations.
Fire Chief's contact information
Fire Chief Steve Spence cell: 651-746-4485 scandiafire5191@frontiernet.net
1St Assistant Chief Jim Finnegan cell: 651-755-8675 scandiafire5192@frontiernet.net
2"d Assistant Chief Steve Yehle cell: 651-403-0358 scandiafire5193(a)_frontiernet.net
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