Western Reserve Joint Fire District

The meeting included the recognition and swearing in of board members, election of the Board Chairperson and Vice-President, and approval of the Legal Counsel and Fiscal Officer. The board approved resolutions related to fiscal matters, appointments to the Firefighter Dependency Fund Board, and signatories for checking accounts. They also discussed and approved the standard mileage reimbursement rate and designated the monthly meeting date and location. The Chief's Report included a review of the monthly incident report, approvals for IT security and domain renewal, and architectural consulting services for temporary/permanent housing. Training approvals were granted for various personnel, and station officers provided reports on their respective stations, including discussion of HVAC issues. The board also discussed fire prevention, inspection, recruitment, and EMS services. An executive session was held to discuss discipline or investigation of charges against a public employee and pending or imminent court action. The Clerk/Treasurer's Report included approvals of meeting minutes, payment of outstanding bills, and discussion of the financial report and budget meeting. Old business included discussion of the District's 100th Anniversary and New Engine 92, while new business covered the Travel Policy, Stryker Cot, and New Ambulance for 2025.

The board discussed legal counsel's report, including updates on TruGreen, Aladtec, BWC, Generator Specialist, Grant Writer Agreement, Medicount Agreement, Gender Equity Policy, and Workers Compensation Claim. The Chief's report included monthly run report, purchase of Aladtec program, use of Command 90 for transportation to FDIC, gear rental from Phoenix Safety Outfitters, the purchase of Snap change 4500 air bottles, HKG to replace the remaining lights on E 92, disposal of obsolete equipment, semi-annual maintenance agreement for all 3 station generators. The board also discussed station officer reports, loan payment, water service, fire prevention, inspection, recruitment, EMS, insurance quotes, association donation, amended certificate of estimated resources, permanent appropriations, District 100th Anniversary, staffing issues, Stryker Cot, and HazMat billing.

The meeting included discussions and motions related to fire dispatching services, amendments to the tuition assistance agreement, and a review of the East Palestine Fire event. The board approved Chip Comstock's attendance at the Fire & EMS Law and Management conference, attendance of employees at the Cleveland Auto Show, and online compliance training for C. Metzinger and J. Parr. Approvals were also given for annual ladder testing, calibration of the mask fit testing machine, and a grant writing contract for hose and repeaters. The board discussed staffing issues, uniform costs, gear purchase/lease options, and hiring status. Additionally, there were motions to approve the purchase of medical supplies and equipment. The board approved the Township Trustees to hold their meeting at Station 93 in April.