Pacific County Fire District No. 1 http://pcfd1.org Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:55:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Time to Change the Batteries in Your Smoke Detectors! http://pcfd1.org/time-to-change-the-batteries-in-your-smoke-detectors/ http://pcfd1.org/time-to-change-the-batteries-in-your-smoke-detectors/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:55:54 +0000 cbiggs http://pcfd1.org/?p=553 Time to Change the Batteries in Your Smoke Detectors! is a post from: Pacific County Fire District No. 1

]]> When you set your clocks forward on Sunday, March 14, make sure to change the batteries in your smoke alarms – it could save your life.

Did you know that having a working smoke alarm reduces a person’s chance of dying in a fire by half? For the best protection, install smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside every sleeping area, and in every bedroom.

Smoke alarms should be mounted high on walls or ceilings, and tested every month.

It’s important to replace smoke alarm batteries once a year, unless they’re 10-year lithium batteries. Even if your smoke alarms are hardwired, replace the batteries in case of a power outage.

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]]> http://pcfd1.org/time-to-change-the-batteries-in-your-smoke-detectors/feed/ 0 Live Fire Training – March 6, 2010 http://pcfd1.org/536/ http://pcfd1.org/536/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:05:08 +0000 cbiggs http://pcfd1.org/?p=536 Live Fire Training – March 6, 2010 is a post from: Pacific County Fire District No. 1

]]> Firefighters have recently had the opportunity to participate in some very realistic training. During February and March, a Search and Rescue drills were conducted for each crew. A smoke machine was used to simulate conducting a search and rescue operation inside a smoke-filled, zero visibility residential situation. The home was donated by the owners, and had to pass certain inspections to ensure that it would be safe.

On March 6, 2010, training at the house concluded with a Live Fire Training at the residence on 225th Street. Drills conducted on this last day included; forcible entry, power tool operations, vertical, horizontal, and positive pressure ventilation, use of the SCBA in fire conditions, fire hoseline advancement, fire extinguishment, exposure protection and support operations.

Live Fire Training is a valuable experience. In addition to hands-on fireground drills, firefighters also gain a greater understanding of fire and smoke behavior.

Participating in this event were Career and Volunteer Firefighers from Pacific County Fire District 1, Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department, students from the Fire Cadet Program and the Fire Recruit Academy.


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]]> http://pcfd1.org/536/feed/ 0 Run Report – February 2010 http://pcfd1.org/run-report-february-2010/ http://pcfd1.org/run-report-february-2010/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:52:36 +0000 cbiggs http://pcfd1.org/?p=533 Run Report – February 2010 is a post from: Pacific County Fire District No. 1

]]> Monday, February 1
3:47   pm          Illegal Burn; Ocean Park

Tuesday, February 2
12:45 am          Paramedic Intercept; Naselle
1:17   am          Medical Transport; Klipsan
10:09 am          Automatic Fire Alarm; Rural Long Beach
5:49   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park 

Wednesday, February 3
12:36   am       Structure Fire; Chinook
2:02     am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Thursday, February 4
4:25   am          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
12:17 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
7:36   pm          Medical Transport; Klipsan
7:53   pm          Medical Transport; Seaview

Friday, February 5
11:40 pm         Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Saturday, February 6
4:20   am          Medical Transport; Rural Long Beach
12:05 pm          Automatic Fire Alarm; Ocean Park
6:33   pm          Medical Assist; Seaview

Sunday, February 7
7:02   am          Automatic Fire Alarm; Ocean Park
9:21   am          Medical Transport; Surfside
12:14 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
5:52   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
6:43   pm          Chimney Fire; Ocean Park

Monday, February 8
12:00 am          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
9:59   am          Medical Assist; Seaview
4:32   pm          Illegal Burn; Surfside
6:39   pm          Medical Assist; Klipsan
8:44   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
9:14   pm          Medical Assist; Seaview

Tuesday, February 9
4:55   pm          Burn Complaint; Surfside
6:59   pm          Medical Assist; Klipsan
8:02   pm          Medical Assist; Klipsan

Wednesday, February 10
6:55     am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
3:41     pm       Medical Transport; Rural Long Beach
3:57     pm       Interfacility Transfer; Portland
6:36     pm       Medical Transport; Surfside
9:10     pm       Interfacility Transfer; Olympia

Thursday, February 11
8:32   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:08 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Friday, February 12
12:14 pm          Medical Transport; Surfside
2:01   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:05 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:27 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Saturday, February 13
1:45   am          Medical Transport; Seaview
8:15   am          Interfacility Transfer; Portland
10:45 am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:32 am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
10:23 pm          Automatic Fire Alarm; Ocean Park

Sunday, February 14
6:32   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
3:39   pm          Medical Transport; Seaview
5:25   pm          Medical Assist; Klipsan
6:15   pm          Smoke Investigation; Ocean Park
7:36   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
9:47   pm          Medical Assist; Oysterville

Monday, February 15
1:14   am          Medical Transport; Surfside
7:55   am          Medical Transport; Seaview
10:04 am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
8:57   pm          Medical Transport; Seaview
11:04 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Tuesday, February 16
9:54   am          Interfacility Transfer; Local Facility
12:16 pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
2:56   pm          Interfacility Transfer; Raymond
4:38   pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
5:38   pm          Medical Transport; Klipsan

Wednesday, February 17
12:02   am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
10:01   am       Interfacility Transfer; Raymond
4:55     pm       Interfacility Transfer; Portland

Thursday, February 18
1:50   pm          Interfacility Transfer; Yakima
6:23   pm          Paramedic Intercept; Naselle

Friday, February 19
2:04   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
6:58   am          Medical Assist; Klipsan
7:56   am          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
10:15 am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Saturday, February 20
7:35   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
12:25 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
4:02   pm          Interfacility Transfer; Portland
4:12   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
6:53   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
10:20 pm          Interfacility Transfer; Local Facility

Sunday, February 21
10:46 am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
2:07   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Monday, February 22
8:57   am          Medical Transport; Surfside
3:40   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
8:51   pm          Illegal Burn; Rural Long Beach
10:11 pm          Medical Transport; Klipsan
11:49 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Tuesday, February 23
8:33   am          Medical Transport; Rural Long Beach
11:45 am          Interfacility Transfer; Longview
12:30 pm          Interfacility Transfer; Vancouver
5:00   pm          Medical Transport; Rural Long Beach
9:19   pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park

Wednesday, February 24
9:58     am       Medical Assist; Ocean Park
10:09   am       Medical Transport; Klipsan
11:52   am       Medical Assist; Ocean Park
1:11     pm       Interfacility Transfer; Portland

Thursday, February 25
1:48   am          Medical Transport; Rural Long Beach
12:00 pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
12:05 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
2:56   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
3:49   pm          Medical Transport; Rural Long Beach
8:00   pm          Interfacility Transfer; Portland
8:23   pm          Medical Transport; Klipsan
8:25   pm          Assist Law Enforcement; Seaview
10:25 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Friday, February 26
9:54   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
12:42 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
8:04   pm          Medical Transport; Rural Long Beach
8:39   pm          Paramedic Intercept; Naselle
11:01 pm          Interfacility Transfer; Local Facility

Saturday, February 27
5:03   am          Medical Transport; Rural Long Beach
6:51   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Sunday, February 28
10:44 am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
12:20 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
3:32   pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
6:35   pm          Smoke Investigation; Seaview
9:11   pm          Medical Assist; Klipsan

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]]> http://pcfd1.org/run-report-february-2010/feed/ 0 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 19, 2010 http://pcfd1.org/regular-meeting-minutes-january-19-2010/ http://pcfd1.org/regular-meeting-minutes-january-19-2010/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:15:52 +0000 cbiggs http://pcfd1.org/?p=517 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 19, 2010 is a post from: Pacific County Fire District No. 1

]]> Commissioner Chairman Greg McLeod established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 18:00. The meeting was held at Station 1, located at 26109 Ridge Avenue, Ocean Park, WA 98640. Attendance at the meeting included:

Commissioner Fred Hill
Commissioner Greg McLeod
Commissioner Tom Downer
District Fire Chief Jacob Brundage
District Secretary Stan Sonntag
District Chief of Training Mike Karvia

Others:

Captain Jason Derrey
Firefighter David Williams
Volunteer EMT Lani Grabast
Volunteer Jim McGlothin
Volunteer Barbara Norcross-Renner
Volunteer Mary Kauffman
Volunteer Carnita Wall
Cadet Nicole Meyer

Board selection of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for Year 2010. Commissioner Hill made a motion to appoint Commissioner McLeod as the Board Chairman for 2010. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Downer. Motion carried.

Commissioner Downer made a motion to appoint Commissioner Hill as Board Vice Chairman. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Motion carried.

Resolution 2010-01 – Authorizing Any Commissioner to Serve as a Volunteer Fire Fighter. Commissioner Hill made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-01. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dower. Motion carried.

Chairman McLeod called for an Executive Session at 18:03 to hold the January Pension and Relief Board meeting. The session is to last about 2 minutes. Regular session resumed at 18:05

Consent Agenda:

1. Minutes of Regular Commissioner’s Meeting held on December 15, 2009.
2. Minutes of Special Commissioner’s Meeting held on December 29, 2009.
3. Voucher Approval for District Bills dated December 31, 2009 in the amount of $27,593.09.
4. Voucher Approval for District Bills dated January 19, 2010 in the amount of $174,155.11.

Commissioner Downer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill. Motion carried.

Guests & Public Comments:

1. Guests – Introduction of new Fire District 1 volunteers.

Chief Brundage introduced Volunteer EMT Lani Grabast who introduced new support group volunteers, Jim McGlothin, Barbara Norcross-Renner, Mary Kauffman and Carnita Wall. Chief Brundage thanked them for joining the District as volunteers.

2. Public Comments - None.

Presentations and Special Events:

1. District 1 Website Information:

Public Education Coordinator, Connie Biggs, gave a presentation using the power point projector and explained changes being made to the website that will be in place very soon. Beachdog has been working with Connie on the changes website revision. Connie will be able to make changes in-house once the major updates are finished

Secretary’s Report:

1. Financial Summary of Cash Receipts and Disbursement – December 2009. Commissioner McLeod noted that the cash position was good at this time.
   a. December 29, 2009 vouchers were in the amount of $27,911.59
   b. December 30, 2009 vouchers were in the amount of $1,021.61
2. Monthly Budget Report for December 31, 2009 (Year End Report). No comments.
3. Monthly Budget Report for January 2010 (Includes January payroll and 2010 invoices). No comments.
4. Systems Design – November Collection Statistics. Comment made that the amount collected in 2009 exceeded the budgeted amount by $285,000.00.
5. Payroll Processing: Commissioner McLeod said that he, Chief Brundage, and Brandy met with Mike Ross, the program manager for the computer program Filemaker, currently used for the Fire District’s voucher and payroll processing, and have decided not to use an outside agency for payroll processing and instead will continue using the Filemaker program for payroll processing.

Calendar Items and Upcoming Events:

1. District’s Annual Awards Banquet – Saturday, March 27th at the Peninsula Senior Center. Information only and no discussion.

Correspondence:

1. State of Washington’s plan to move the Board for Volunteer Firefighters and Reserve Police Officers fund under the control of Washington State Department of Retirement.

Commissioner Downer suggested that a letter of opposition to this proposal by the State of Washington be written to the State legislators from Fire District 1.Commissioner Downer agreed to prepare the letter.

2. 2010 Legislative Report. No comments.
3. Enduris 2009 Annual Report. No comments.

Unfinished Business:

1. Items pulled from the consent agenda. None

New Business:

1. Resolution 2010-02 – Authority to Purchase One (1) New Ambulance.

Chief Brundage said the price of the ambulance is $124,073.13 plus the cost of additions requested by District 1. Commissioner Downer asked if the sales tax would be based on destination and then Pacific County rate would be used and the money would be collected by Pacific County? The sales tax question will be checked and reported to the board the next day. Motion by Commissioner Downer to approve the purchase of a 2009 North Star 147-1 4×4 Demonstrator #1164-1 Ambulance on a 2009 Ford F350 4×4 Prep Chassis from Braun Northwest, Inc. at the price of $124,073.13, which includes sales tax at 7.9%. A limit of $3,000.00 plus tax will be allowed for the additional items requested by the District.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill. Motion carried.

2. Policy #613 – Establishing Policy for Wage Garnishments. Commissioner McLeod said he was tabling this policy because of too many contingencies. He said the laws regarding garnishments were pretty clear and all garnishments would have written instructions in the garnishment as described by law.

Chief’s Report: Chief’s written report attached.

 1. DC Karvia Report. Chief Karvia’s written report attached. Chief Karvia also displayed a sample coat, yellow, with reflective striping and water repellent qualities.

He said they were ANSI approved and good for use on the highways because of the color and reflective striping. He requested approval to purchase 60 coats at a cost of $60.00 per coat. The coats would be purchased through Englund Marine, a local vendor.

A motion was made by Commissioner Downer to approve the purchase of 60 coats at the price of $60.00 each. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill. Motion carried.

2. DC Hood Report. Teaching an EMT class in Naselle.
3. Human Resources Report by Cheri Jones, Office Manager and Human Resources Representative. Cheri is out of the area and unable to attend.

Commissioner Reports:

1. Commissioner Tom Downer. Commissioner Downer said he met with Dave Allen, who is writing a book about the area, and made sure he was aware that Fire District 1 was the local information center and was also active in the community providing many community services.
2. Commissioner Fred Hill. Commissioner Hill said recently a couple of the locals had told him they were very satisfied with the service they received from the Fire District.
3. Commissioner Greg McLeod. Commissioner McLeod said that he had asked Mike Ross, the Filemaker

Program Administrator, to create a function in the program to track the District Revenues in the same manner as the expenditures are entered and reports generated.

Personnel Information: None

Good of the Order: Chief Brundage reported that the cost per call has been calculated and is less than $1,000.00 per call. He also thanked all of the District personnel who assisted in the Toys for Tots Christmas program this year. He thanked the duty crews for providing good service to everyone who has stopped by their stations in 2009 needing some type of assistance.

Chairman McLeod called for an Executive Session at 18:59 to discuss a personnel issue to last about 30 minutes and to include the Board and the Chief.

Regular session was resumed at 19:30.

The meeting adjourned at 19:30.


GREGORY D. McLEOD, Commissioner

THOMAS L. DOWNER Commissioner

Attest:

FRED H. HILL, Commissioner

STANLEY E. SONNTAG, District Secretary

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]]> http://pcfd1.org/regular-meeting-minutes-january-19-2010/feed/ 0 How Much is my Ambulance Bill Going to Cost? http://pcfd1.org/513/ http://pcfd1.org/513/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:59:18 +0000 cbiggs http://pcfd1.org/?p=513 How Much is my Ambulance Bill Going to Cost? is a post from: Pacific County Fire District No. 1

]]> In March 2007, the Pacific County Fire District 1 Board of Fire Commissioners approved a resolution to adjust the amount patients pay for emergency services.

Does the Fire District bill for service even if I am not transported? No. The Fire District only bills for service if you are transported.

How much does an ambulance transport cost? If you are transported by ambulance, you are charged a user’s fee, which is based on the level of care you received during the trip, plus mileage to the hospital.

How does the Fire District bill for services? Pacific County Fire District 1 bills your insurance provider(s) directly for treatment and transport. The Fire District contracts with a separate company, Systems Design, to process the billing.

If I pay my taxes, do I still get a bill for service? No. If you are a taxpayer of the Fire District, the amount your medical insurance(s) pay for a transport will be considered payment in full. The Fire District recognizes that taxpayers already directly or indirectly pay for emergency medical services with a portion of their taxes.

What other medical services does the Fire District provide? The Fire District provides non-emergency transports, medical stand-by at local events, blood pressure checks, injury prevention programs, CPR/First Aid training, and other assistance requiring medical expertise.

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]]> http://pcfd1.org/513/feed/ 0 Run Report – January 2010 http://pcfd1.org/run-report-january-2010/ http://pcfd1.org/run-report-january-2010/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:24:23 +0000 cbiggs http://pcfd1.org/?p=498 Run Report – January 2010 is a post from: Pacific County Fire District No. 1

]]> Friday, January 1
2:57   am          Motor Vehicle Accident w/o injury; Rural Long Beach
8:23   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
12:24 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
2:23   pm          Chimney Fire; Seaview
2:24   pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
2:25   pm          Medical Transport; Rural Long Beach

Saturday, January 2
7:44   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
1:19   pm          Illegal Burn; Ocean Park
2:20   pm          Medical Transport; Surfside

Sunday, January 3
9:33     am       Chimney Fire; Klipsan
9:57     am       Smoke Investigation; Surfside
1:19     pm       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
3:55     pm       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
9:47     pm       Medical Transport; Seaview
10:40   pm       Motor Vehicle Accident w/o injury

Monday, January 4
5:23   am          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
5:41   am          Medical Transport; Surfside
8:33   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
9:26   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
5:16   pm          Interfacility Transfer; Portland
11:11 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Tuesday, January 5
9:04     am       Structure Fire; Ocean Park
10:26   am       Interfacility Transfer; Longview
11:13   am       Interfacility Transfer; Portland
11:21   am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
1:09     pm       Interfacility Transfer; Astoria
6:28     pm       Chimney Fire; Rural Long Beach
6:53   pm          Motor vehicle Accident w/o injury – cancelled

Wednesday, January 6
4:12     am       Motor Vehicle Accident w/ injury; Ocean Park
8:02     am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
8:22     am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
10:03   am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
2:24     pm       Structure Fire; Ocean Park
2:32     pm       Medical Assist; Klipsan
5:12     pm       Structure Fire; Surfside
8:07     pm       Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Thursday, January 7
3:47     am       Automatic Fire Alarm; Ocean Park
6:52     am       Medical Transport; Surfside
1:12     pm       Medical Assist; Ocean Park
9:54     pm       Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Friday, January 8
11:14 am          Medical Transport; Seaview
7:49   pm          Medical Assist; Seaview

Saturday, January 9
5:28   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
8:48   pm          Medical Assist; Seaview

Sunday, January 10
8:12     pm       Chimney Fire; Seaview
10:08   pm       Medical Assist; Ocean Park

Monday, January 11
5:25   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
7:30   am          Medical Assist; Seaview
12:07 pm          Medical Transport; Surfside
1:44   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
2:31   pm          Medical assist; Ocean Park
5:10   pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
5:56   pm          Interfacility Transfer; Portland

Tuesday, January 12
7:45   am          Medical Transport; Seaview
8:59   am          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
9:59   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
10:27 am          Interfacility Transfer; Cathlamet
12:19 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
5:26   pm          Interfacility Transfer; Astoria
9:22   pm          Automatic Fire Alarm; Seaview

Wednesday, January 13
3:35     am       Medical Assist; Surfside
8:04     am       Medical Assist; Surfside
9:17     am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:18 am          Motor Vehicle Accident w/ injury; Ocean Park
11:30 am          Interfacility Transfer; Seaside
3:49   pm          Motor Vehicle Accident w/ injury; Ocean Park
4:27   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
6:14   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
7:07   pm          Interfacility Transfer; Astoria

Thursday, January 14
1:33     pm       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
2:54     pm       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
6:13     pm       Medical Assist; Klipsan
10:59   pm       Medical Assist; Klipsan

Friday, January 15
6:40   am          Motor Vehicle Accident w/o injury; Klipsan

Saturday, January 16
2:41   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:30 am          Burn Complaint; Ocean Park
9:31   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:13 pm          Medical Transport; Klipsan
11:15 pm          Medical Transport; Klipsan

Sunday, January 17
4:36     am       Rural Long Beach
8:42     am       Motor Vehicle Accident w/o injury; Klipsan
10:41   am       Medical Transport; Surfside
5:37     pm       Medical Assist; Oysterville
11:32   pm       Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Monday, January 18
7:32   am          Medical Transport; Seaview
12:36 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
3:55   pm          Public Assist; Ocean Park
10:07 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
10:08 pm          Chimney Fire; Ocean Park

Tuesday, January 19
9:11   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Wednesday, January 20
10:00 am          Interfacility Transfer; Raymond
3:13   pm          Illegal Burn; Surfside
7:17   pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
11:41 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Thursday, January 21
8:07     am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
8:53     am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
12:41 pm          Motor Vehicle Accident w/ injury; Ocean Park
11:59 pm          Paramedic Intercept; Naselle

Friday, January 22
3:56   am          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
4:07   pm          Automatic Fire Alarm; Ocean Park
6:23   pm          Interfacility Transfer; Burien

Saturday, January 23
11:23 am          Medical Transport; Klipsan
3:15   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
4:18   pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
8:39   pm          Medical Transport; Klipsan
11:47 pm          Medical Transport; Seaview

Sunday, January 24
9:33     am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
12:37   pm       Interfacility Transfer; Local Facility
5:18     pm       Medical Transport; Klipsan
5:46     pm       Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Monday, January 25
8:47   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:00 am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
12:35 pm          Medical Transport; Seaview
5:11   pm          Smoke Investigation; Seaview

Tuesday, January 26
12:07 am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
2:53   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
10:11 am          Medical Assist; Seaview
4:38   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
5:37   pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
7:19   pm          Medical Assist; Rural Long Beach
10:50 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:57 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Wednesday, January 27
1:14   am          Medical Assist; Klipsan
10:23 am          Medical Transport; Seaview
12:26 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
4:24   pm          Medical Transport; Surfside
9:08   pm          Medical Transport; Oysterville
11:06 pm          Medical Assist; Surfside

Thursday, January 28
3:12   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
5:43   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
2:51   pm          Medical Transport; Klipsan
4:04   pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park

Friday, January 29
9:30   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
2:31   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
5:48   pm          Illegal Burn; Ocean Park
7:54   pm          Interfacility Transfer; Portland
8:55   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

Saturday, January 30
2:22   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:17 am          Paramedic Intercept; Naselle

Sunday, January 31
2:08   am          Motor Vehicle Accident w/o injury; Rural Long Beach
3:45   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
11:56 am          Medical Assist; Klipsan
6:03   pm          Medical Transport; Klipsan
9:56   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park

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]]> http://pcfd1.org/run-report-january-2010/feed/ 0 2010 Backyard Burning Permit http://pcfd1.org/2010-backyard-burning-permit/ http://pcfd1.org/2010-backyard-burning-permit/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:10:35 +0000 cbiggs http://pcfd1.org/?p=492 2010 Backyard Burning Permit is a post from: Pacific County Fire District No. 1

]]> On the peninsula, backyard burning is allowed with a permit outside the city limits of Long Beach and Ilwaco, and their urban growth areas. The permits are free: you may download one here (click to download), or request one from the Chinook Store, Seaview One Stop, Peninsula Sanitation Office, Pioneer Market, Jack’s Country Store, the Surfside Homeowners Association Office, and the fire stations in Ocean Park and Seaview.

Please read the entire permit, sign the back and keep it with you at your burn site every time you burn.

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]]> http://pcfd1.org/2010-backyard-burning-permit/feed/ 0 Regular Meeting Minutes – November 17, 2009 http://pcfd1.org/regular-meeting-minutes-november-17-2009/ http://pcfd1.org/regular-meeting-minutes-november-17-2009/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:47:43 +0000 cbiggs http://pcfd1.org/?p=478 Regular Meeting Minutes – November 17, 2009 is a post from: Pacific County Fire District No. 1

]]> Vice Chairman Tom Downer established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 18:00. The meeting was held at Station 21-1, located at 26109 Ridge Avenue, Ocean Park, WA 98640. In attendance were:

  • Commissioner Fred Hill
  • Commissioner Tom Downer
  • Secretary Stan Sonntag
  • Fire Chief Jacob Brundage
  • Division Chief Mike Karvia
  • Division Chief David Hood
  • Firefighter/Paramedic Jennifer Reynolds
  • Firefighter/Paramedic Josh Serface

Commissioner McLeod was out of the area and excused from attending this meeting.

Vice Chairman Downer called for a short executive session at 18:01 for the Pension and Relief monthly meeting. Regular session resumed at 18:03.

Consent Agenda:

  1. Regular Commissioner Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2009.
  2. Voucher Approval for District Bills dated November 17, 2009 in the amount of $257,768.01.

Motion made by Commissioner Hill to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Downer. Motion carried.

Guests & Public Comments:

  1. Guests: None
  2. Public Comments: None

Presentations and Special Events:

  1. None.

District Secretary’s Report:

  1. Financial Summary of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for October 2009: No comments.
    a. Second voucher batch dated October 28, 2009 was in the amount of $7,583.43. No comments.
  2. Monthly Budget Report for November 2009: No comments.
  3. Systems Design report for September 2009: Commissioner Hill noted that the report was looking very good.

Calendar Items and Upcoming Events:

  1. Annual Christmas Party at Station 2 in Seaview on Sunday, December 6, 2009.

Chief Brundage said those interested in attending need to call the District Office to let them know the number of people attending and ages of any children.

Correspondence: None.

Unfinished Business:

  1. Items pulled from the Consent Agenda: None.
  2. District 1 Web Site / Newsletter Information:

Chief Brundage said the November Newsletter was just sent out. He said the website update is in the works. Waiting for the people at Beachdog to complete the upgrade and advise the office staff. Having a Facebook page was dropped as he said it appears it is too social and not something fit for the website. He said there is a possibility the web site could have a blog feature instead.

New Business: None.

District Chief’s Report: Chief’s written report is attached and is to be a part of the minutes.

  1. Division Chief Reports:

a. D/C of Training Karvia

Chief Karvia’s written report is attached and is to be a part of the minutes.

b. D/C of EMS Hood

Chief Hood noted that an Airway Class will be held on November 21st. Dr. Smith, Steve Bellinger PAC, Chief Hood and possibly the new nurse anesthetist at OBH will be the class instructors. About 18 people are signed up for the class. The District is partnering with Raymond Fire to hold an EMT class in the spring of 2010. Arrangements are being made to have the class held in Naselle to provide shorter driving times from both the North and South County areas.

Chief Hood spoke briefly about a change in the MPD for our area. Dr. Smith will be resigning as the current MPD. Dr. Steven Hill has expressed an interest in being the South Pacific County MPD.

Commissioner Reports:

  1. Commissioner Tom Downer: Commissioner Downer noted that the local Visitor’s Bureau sent a letter to the Governor’s office regarding some changes they feel should be made to a couple of laws that would make the Peninsula a safer place. Commissioners McLeod and Downer called the Visitors Bureau and were assured they would not be sending the letter pertaining to anything in Fire District. Commissioner Downer talked about the possible annexation of some Fire District 1 properties by the City of Long Beach. These properties lie north of the current Long Beach City northern boundary. He feels that the District’s fire and medical call response times for all calls in this area over the last 3 years should be sent to the City of Long Beach. He said a new law just passed by the State requires that the entity annexing property must provide the same level of fire and medical service as the area has received over the last three years for a period of one year or the annexation would be rescinded. Commissioner Hill made a motion that such information be assembled and sent to the City of Long Beach. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Downer. Motion carried.
  2. Commissioner Fred Hill: Commissioner Hill noted his satisfaction with this year’s information received from the annual WFCA conference. He also said that Chief Karvia was in contact with former employee, Joel McKeen, now living in Sequim, WA who has been involved through the Fire Department where he currently is employed in building a training facility. Information is coming from Joel about his experience building the training facility.
  3. Commissioner Greg McLeod: Absent.

Personnel Information: None

Good of the Order: Chief Brundage said that District personnel are doing a good job. Several donations have been received from a very grateful family who has called the EMS crew more than once for public assists. The family insisted on giving the donations, even though the crew told them it wasn’t necessary.

Executive Session:

At 18:34 Vice Chairman Downer called for an Executive Session to last about 5 minutes to discuss a personnel issue. The session was attended by the Board members and Chief Brundage.

Regular session resumed at 18:39.

Commissioner Hill made a motion to approve Chief Brundage’s request to be paid for 50 hours of his accrued vacation time at his current hourly rate. Motion seconded by Commissioner Downer. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 18:40.

Absent

GREGORY D. McLEOD, Commissioner

Attest:

THOMAS L. DOWNER Commissioner

FRED H. HILL, Commissioner

STANLEY E. SONNTAG, District Secretary

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]]> Chairman Greg McLeod established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 1700. The meeting was held at Station 21-1, located at 26109 Ridge Avenue, Ocean Park.

In Attendance:

  • Commissioner Greg McLeod
  • Commissioner Tom Downer
  • Fire Chief Jacob Brundage
  • District Secretary Stan Sonntag
  • Office Manager, Cheri Jones

Chairman McLeod called the meeting to order at 1707. Commissioner Hill was excused.

Consent Agenda

1. Approval of December 29, 2009 Vouchers in the amount of $27,911.59. Motion by

Commissioner Downer to approve the payment of the December 29 vouchers in the amount of

$27,911.59. Second by Commissioner McLeod. Motion carried.

Other Business

  1. 2010 Budget Approval – Motion by Commissioner Downer to approve the 2010 Budget in the amount of $2,676,623.18. Second by Commissioner McLeod. Motion carried.
  2. Contract Between PCFD1 and Local #3999 – Motion by Commissioner Downer to approve the proposed Contract between PCFD1 and Local #3999 effective January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011. Second by Commissioner McLeod. Motion carried.

 Meeting adjourned at 1910.

 GREGORY D. MCLEOD, Commissioner; THOMAS L. DOWNER, Commissioner

Attest:

 (Excused)

 FRED H. HILL, Commissioner; CHERI JONES, Recording Secretary

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]]> Chairman Greg McLeod established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 1802. The meeting was held at Station 21-1, located at 26109 Ridge Avenue, Ocean Park.

 Attendance:

  • Commissioner Greg McLeod
  • Commissioner Fred Hill
  • Commissioner Tom Downer
  • Fire Chief Jacob Brundage
  • Division Chief David Hood
  • Division Chief Mike Karvia
  • District Secretary Stan Sonntag
  • FF/PM Jeff Archer
  • Office Manager, Cheri Jones

 Chairman McLeod called for an executive session at 18:03 for the Pension and Relief monthly meeting. Regular session resumed at 18:05.

Consent Agenda

1. Minutes of Regular Commissioner’s Meeting held on November 17, 2009.

Voucher Approval, District Bills in the amount of $160,409.94.

Motion by Commissioner Hill to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Downer. Motion carried.

 Guests and Public Comments: None

Presentations and Special Events:

Firefighter/Paramedic Mike DeConto made a presentation to the Board on the Peer Fitness Training that he recently attended. The Union and Fire District 1 jointly funded this training opportunity. Mike will be working to establish individual fitness programs using all elements of a wellness program, i.e., behavioral, medical screenings, fitness evaluations/assessments, physical fitness, and nutrition.

Secretary’s Report

  1. Financial Summary of Cash Receipts and Disbursements – November 2009 – It was noted that the District’s cash position is good at this time. November’s second batch of vouchers was prepared on November 24, 2009 in the amount of $7,907.65. There were no questions.
  2. Monthly Budget Report, December 2009 – There were no questions.
  3.  Systems Design Report, October 2009 – No questions or comments from the Board.

 Calendar Items and Upcoming Events

1. Legislative Day, January 20, 2009 – No one available to attend.

Correspondence

1. Letter to Kendall Biggs, President, PCFD1 Firefighters Association regarding donations. There were no questions.

Unfinished Business

  1. Items pulled from the consent agenda. None.
  2. Website / Newsletter –Chief Brundage reported that Connie has been working with Beachdog on a redesign of the District’s website. Once the final design is agreed upon, Connie will be able to make changes, additions, and deletions. This will make the website more current and up-to-date.

New Business

 1. Resolution #2009-18 – Resolution Authorizing Use of EMS Levy Funds – Motion by Commissioner Hill to approve Resolution #2009-18 as presented. Second by Commissioner Downer. Motion carried.

2. Resolution #2009-19 – Disposal of Surplus Property – 1977 Brush Truck – Motion by Commissioner Hill to approve Resolution #2009-19 as presented. Second by Commissioner Downer. Motion carried.

3. Resolution #2009-20 – Disposal of Surplus Property – Misc. Office Equipment – Motion by Commissioner Hill to approve Resolution #2009-20 as presented. Second by Commissioner Downer. Motion carried.

4. Resolution #2009-21 – Disposal of Surplus Property – Misc. Sections of Hose – Motion by Commissioner Hill to approve Resolution #2009-21as presented. Second by Commissioner Downer. Motion carried.

5. Trailer Purchase – Chief Brundage requested approval from the Board to purchase a 20 foot enclosed trailer in the amount of $5,857.92, which includes sales tax. Motion by Commissioner Hill to approve the purchase of one (1) 20 foot enclosed trailer in the amount of $5,857.92. Discussion: Commissioner Hill asked whether the trailer has brakes on both axels. Firefighter Jeff Archer, who did the research on this project, was present at the meeting and requested a few minutes to telephone the supplier regarding this issue. Upon returning to the meeting, Firefighter Archer reported that the trailer does have brakes on both axels and also noted that the price includes a car hauler package (2-5/16”). Commissioner Hill rescinded his previous motion and amended it to approve the purchase of one (1) 20 foot enclosed trailer, to include brakes on both axles, in the amount of $5,857.91.

6. Insurance

a. Approval of Withdrawal from Washington Fire Commissioners Medical Benefits – Chief Brundage noted that several benefit package were reviewed and then were narrowed down to two options, which have been carefully considered. The committee that worked on this project recommends withdrawing from the Washington Fire Commissioner’s program and enrolling in a Regence plan for medical and vision coverage. Dental coverage will remain with Trusteed Plans, WA Dental Services. Motion by Commissioner Hill to approve Commissioner McLeod signing the letter notifying Trusteed Plans that PCFD1 will be withdrawing from the Washington Fire Commissioners medical benefit plan effective December 31, 2009. Second by Commissioner Downer. Motion carried.

b. Approval of Master Agreement with Regence – Chief Brundage reported that the Union has been involved in choosing a new service provider for medical benefits and are in agreement with the Regence 80/60 plan as outlined in this Master Agreement. Motion by Commissioner Hill to direct Chief Brundage to sign the Master Agreement from Regence for their Regence Innova 80-60 plan to be effective January 1, 2010. Second by Commissioner Downer. Motion carried.

7. Contract Negotiations–Approval Needed – The Board’s discussion centered around the insurance issue and some minor corrections. Approval was tabled for further review.

Chief’s Report (See attached report to be included as part of these minutes.) – Chief Brundage’s report included information on two recent events in which District personnel were involved in helping the community. These included storm related help following the November wind storm; i.e. removing trees from roadways, etc. Several of the new support volunteers were also involved in helping North Beach Water track down broken water lines which helped eliminate a potential health issue. North Beach Water was very appreciative for the help.

  1. Division Chief Hood’s Report – An all county EMT class sponsored by the South Pacific EMS Council will begin in one week. Cost $500 per student. Sixteen are enrolled so far (3 Long Beach, 3 Ilwaco, 8 Raymond, and 2 Fire District 1). Three Senior EMS Instructors (SEI’s) will be teaching the course, Jason Derrey, David Hood and Scott McDougall from Raymond. The District has just recently enrolled in the King County EMS On-Line Training Program. Each EMS certified person will have an individual ID number and will be able to participate in classroom type training on-line. Once they have completed a course, then they have to do a practical. Once the on-line course and the practical are finished, credit will be given for having completed the class. This training has been approved by the State. Dr. Steven Hill, South Pacific County’s new Medical Program Director effective December 1, 2009 has also approved of this training.
  2. Division Chief Karvia – No Report
  3. Human Resource Report – Cheri’s written report will be attached with Chief Brundage’s for reference.

Commissioner’s Report

  1. Commissioner McLeod – Commended District personnel for the excellent work that is being done by all District members.
  2. Commissioner Fred Hill – No report.
  3. Commissioner Tom Downer – No report.

Personnel Information: None

Good of the Order:

  1. A donation in the amount of $200 was received from the Long Beach Elks.
  2. Several other small donations have been received recently by someone transported.
  3. Cards and goodies received from the community.

At 18:55, Commissioner McLeod called for an executive session to discuss a personnel issue to last 30 minutes.

Meeting reconvened at 18:55. No action taken.

Meeting adjourned at 1900.

GREGORY D. MCLEOD, Commissioner; THOMAS L. DOWNER, Commissioner

Attest:

 FRED H. HILL, Commissioner; CHERI JONES, Recording Secretary

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