HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-10Emergency Services Committee
December 10, 2018
Members Present: Patrick Brunner (Fire Warden), Tom Tracy (WB Strong), Dave Johnson (WB Strong),
Mike Hall (Neptune Hose), Kevin Wescott (Dryden Ambulance), Patrick Miller (Varna Fire), Linda Fenner
(Etna Fire) Michelle Robinson (Etna Fire), Tim Lawrence (Etna Fire) Doris Lobdell (Etna Fire), Lee Shurtleff
(Department of Emergency Response) Jason Leifer (Dryden Town Board)
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Old Business
Discussion of the results of the Ambulance being stationed in Varna during the day, K. Wescott stated
that it was not going to be feasible to place an Ambulance in Varna. We would have to hire a third crew
to make it work. K. Wescott also discussed the cost of hiring EMTs and Paramedics. We will revisit
discussion at a later date. Patrick handed out a sheet containing the types of calls that IFD responds to
for EMS and another sheet that contained calls that should be added to that list. The Departments will
take back to their members and EMS officers for discussion. Nothing was decided to the creating a new
position of coordinator and existing fire warden position. J. Leifer will discuss with the Town Board and
advise of their decision.
New Business
Town Contracts: Each department has a different contract with the Town. It was suggested that it be
the same in all 4 departments, except for Neptune Hose and WB Strong as they are also contracted with
either the Village of Dryden or Village of Freeville. After some discussion, it was decided that the WB
Strong contract will be the contract for 2019.
L. Shurtleff discussed the EMR/CFR and how it would be beneficial to the Town and County, and
mentioned that a plan was in the works to offer the courses next year. L. Shurtleff also discussed the
fact that EMS and fire department volunteers are dwindling and would like to initiate a recruitment and
retention program next year.
J. Leifer stated that the 2% money should be received by the departments soon.
P. Brunner asked if anyone had anything else to discuss or bring up. Went around room to each person
present and nothing else was brought up.
Next Meeting will be February 12, 2019 7:00 p.m. at the Freeville Fire Station.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Patrick M. Brunner, Fire Warden