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Scandia Fire and Rescue Department
February 2009 Activity Report
Operations and Administration
1 There were ten emergency runs in February, YTD 30.
2 FD spend is consistent with planned O&M budget.
3 Implemented new purchase order documentation process.
4 Zero injuries YTD.
5 The 800 radio MHZ was implemented on March 2nd.
6 The civil defense siren was reprogrammed.
7 Department pagers will be reprogrammed as part of the 800 MHZ
implementation plan at the end of the month.
8 Fire Department Officers continue to attend meetings regarding
implementation follow up items.
9 Chief Finnegan and Assistant Chief Yehle are attending ICS 400 training
with Ramsey and Washington County Fire Chiefs.
10 Chief Officers met and began structuring primary roles and responsibilities
for operations activities, maintenance activities, administration and
mandatory regulatory reporting.
Fire Drills. Rescue Drills, and Medical Traininq
Fire Fighters trained on 800 MHZ operations and protocol.
Fire Fighters / drive rescue members completed advance rope rescue training.
Fire Fighters tranined on Forceable entry and ladder rescue operations.
Fire Chiefs contact information
Fire Chief Jim Finnegan cell: 651-755-8675 scandiafire5191 @frontiernet.net
Assistant Chief Mike Hinz cell: 651-746-4485 scandiafire5192@frontiernet.net
Assistant Chief Steve Yehle cell 651-403-0358 scandiafire5193@frontiernet.net