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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Department Report for Oct 19700 0 n Li CAYUGA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT Report for October 1970 October shows a total of only three alarms. Two of these alarms were false and one resulted in minor damage to a sump pump. Average response was 21.7 men per alarm. A revised training program has been set up to start in November. This will give each fireman an opportunity to train 48 times a year, they are required to train 12 times a year. The general orders have been rewritten to provide for equal response assignments for both the Fire Protection Contract Districts and the Village. Fire Prevention Week activity included the distribution of over 5,000 pieces of literature, posters, etc. These were distributed primarily through the schools and local banks. There were requests for additional articles so full utilization was realized. In addition to these activities the Chief entertained over 280 children from the first and second grades of area schools during this week. Each group was given a tour of the fire station and a short talk on fire prevention and fire safety by the Chief. The total cost of this program was less than $75.00. The Fire Council has made some firm suggestions pertaining to the Fire Protection Contracts with the Towns of Ithaca and Lansing and requests appropriate action by the Board. Our new bunker Mike Day has volunteered for the draft and we are actively seeking a replacement. He expects to leave during the month of November. Fireman Moravec has completed construction and installation of a basket stretcher and a mount to hold both the stretcher and a small ladder on the back of Car 1. This was at no cost to the Village except for materials and supplies. The Fire Council requests approval to purchase the following items: A- 3410.2 Equipment 2 Two Way Radios 4 Brackets for protective breathing devices 4 Rotating red lights 3 Sirens 5 Badges A- 3410.51 Supplies 30 Gallons Foam $550.00 74.00 80.00 175.50 75.00 $954.50 $180.00 Ned G. Boice Fire Chief