Morris County Fire Prevention Association

Minutes of the meeting 8/3/11

Called to order by President Pellek at 7:35 PM with a salute to the flag and a moment of silence.

Marc from Clark gave out samples of his promotional fire prevention products.

President - no report

Vice President - no report

Treasurer- gave his report which was accepted as read.

One check for $450.38 for children’s hats for National Night Out was dispersed.

Paul Elenio gave the State Report - see copy attached

Forrest Fire Service - no report

County Fire Marshal - no report

State Committeeman - no report

Pub Ed - see Vinnie’s report attached

National Night Out - Denville showed up with 6 firefighters.  We used the new Banner.  Phil Wilk reported he gave out all the hats and it was well attended by the public.  Denville brought their antique fire truck and a fire dog.  It was suggested our association write Denville F.D. a thank you. 

Education Trailer, Dennis Lonagan reported York Trailer needs to do some work to the trailer and we need to register it and tow it to put the new tires on it.  Gail can’t find the keys for the generator door.  Dennis will put one program together similar to St. Barnabas so we will follow those training guidelines. The lettering will read “Morris County Fire Prevention Association," with red lettering and black shadow.  In smaller letters it will also say “Trailer provided by Kinnelon Fire Dept.”

Trailer insurance – After a presentation by Bob Van Riper on several different ways we could insure the trailer, a motion was made by Joe Serrecchia and seconded by Dennis Lonagan to purchase an Inland Marine policy to provide the property coverage for the trailer in the amount of $33,000, with personal property inside the trailer in the amount of $1,000 as well as a general liability policy for $1,000,000 and a hired and non-owned auto policy so anyone can tow the trailer. All of this through Harleysville Insurance Company for an approximate annual premium of $1,206 which can be paid in installments.

By Laws - no report

Public Relations - no report

Codes Proposals - no report

Guest Speakers- September meeting should be the Prosecutors Office and it will be a daytime meeting.  Dennis Lonagan will get food and drink, possibly doughnuts or bagels.

Old Business - Arson Course is set starting September 20 starting at 6:30 PM and will run Tuesdays and Thursdays until December 6.  12 members are signed up so far.  It will follow the NFPA 502 Course guidelines.  10/22/11 will be the car fires section of the course.

New Business - no report

Good and Welfare - brief discussion on which software most LEAs are using, Firehouse software and ESP.  It appeared most preferred ESP.

The next meeting is Wednesday September 7th at 10:00 AM at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

The meeting adjured at 8:50 PM.

 

Sincerely,

Robert Van Riper, acting Secretary