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Scandia Fire and Rescu�, Jepartment
April 2009 Activity �eport
Operations and Administration
. There were twelve emergency runs in April, YTD 53.
. O&M expenditures are favorable to the planned O&M budget.
. Zero injuries YTD.
Fire Drills Rescue Drills, and Medical Traininq
. Reviewed proposed SOP for emergencies at the Big Marine county park
. Medical review of run reports and practical skills
. Low angle rescue and the use of straps for rescue operations
. Scene size up — radio communications
. Tested well operation at Tiller asphalt pit
. Live burn - interior attack and exterior attack training
Fire Chief's contact information
Fire Chief Jim Finnegan cell: 651-746-4485 scandiafire5191@frontiernet.net
Assistant Chief Mike Hinz cell: 651-303-4611 scandiafire5192@frontiernet.net
Assistant Chief Steve Yehle cell: 651-403-0358 scandiafire5193(a�frontiernet.net
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Meeting Date: 5/19/2009
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209`h St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274
Action Requested: Approve the following personnel changes for the Fire Department:
1) Accept the resignation of Steve Yehle from the position of
Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief effective June 1, 2009, and
from the Department effective July 1, 2009.
2) Appoint Bill Havener as Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief,
effective June l, 2009 for a term ending March 1, 2011.
3) Confirm the appointment of Jeff Biebl to fill the Fire
Captain position vacated by Bill Havener, effective June 1,
2009.
Deadline/ Timeline: N/A
Background: • Steve Yehle has submitted his resignation from his position as
Assistant Fire Chief and from the Department due to medical
reasons.
• Ordinance 117 (recommended for adoption at the May 19, 2009
meeting) provides for Council approval of the Assistant Chiefs,
after a recommendation by the Chief. The ordinance provides for
the Fire Chief to appoint other officers as needed (such as the
Captains) subject to approval by the City Council.
Recommendation: The Council should accept the resignation, and make the appointments
as recommended by Fire Chief Jim Finnegan.
Attachments/ • None
Materials provided:
Contact(s): Jim Finnegan, Fire Chief
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator
(FD Personnel Changes)
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