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Next BFFA Meeting:

March 15, 2007 - 1900 hrs at the Sublette Fire Department

Presentation: Mock Ambulance Inspection by

Mrs. Carol Bell, RN - IDPH Regional Ambulance Inspector

February 15, 2007 Minutes – Morrison Fire Department

President Brad Belanger called meeting to order at 19:03. Held pledge and moment of silence. Past Presidents acknowledged

Secretary’s Report: Motion made to dispense the reading of the minutes.

Treasures Report: Balance in checking $6,997.49 as of 02/14/07

Total Net worth: $ 60,949.74 Motion was made to approve the report and pay the bills

Motion made to allocate $150.00 to cover the expense for the dues notices.  Dues notices will go out two weeks after the minutes.  Motion passed

Committee Reports:

Training: Corner Stone Program is available through IFSI.   Check the Web Site for the most up to date information.

         OSFM Tactics and Strategy I - March 10-11, 17-18, 24 - North Park Fire

         Anhydrous awareness – March 10th – Princeton

         Basic Spanish for Firefighters – March 20th  & 21st – Mendota Fire

         Light and Fight Tower Burns - 8 hours – March 24th – Cherry Valley

         Confined Space Rescue Technician – March 26th – 30th – Cherry Valley

         EMT-B class starting – March 27th – Harmon Fire

         Basic Wildland Certification - 20 hours – March 30th – Richmond Fire

         Light and Fight Tower Burns – March 31st – Rock Island Arsenal

         Trench Rescue Operations – 24 hours - April 2nd - 4th – North Aurora

         Confined Space Rescue – 40 hours – April 9th – 13th - North Aurora

         Basic Wildland Certification - 20 hours – April 13th – 15th – Carpentersville

         Hazardous Materials Technician B – April 13th – 15th , 20th – 22nd – Rockford

         “Aggressive Primary Search – The Basics” – April 14th – 15th – Chadwick Fire

         NFA Command & General Staff Functions in ICS – April 23rd – 27th – Dekalb

         EMTC–AHA CPR & First Aid Inst. Course  - April 28th & 29th - Illinois Fire Store

Safety: No Report

Newsletter: BFFA printer is failing. Decision needed on what action BFFA should take on printing for monthly minutes.

Membership: Jeff Bryant introduced Jim Axt from Hastings Air-Energy Control. Hastings became members this month and will be at the Sublette meeting with a short demonstration after the meeting.

Fundraising: Alternate years on the 50/50 raffle to allow more ticket sales.

Resources: No report

Conference: Full report should be available in March.  Still receiving money from attendees.

Water Fight: Hooppole Fire Dept. Waterfights, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, Over-head fights start at 10:00 am sharp with the on-ground fights starting after over-head.

Funeral Committee: Bills have been sent out for gloves from services

Website: Renewed the domain and the web hosting for the website for 2007.

History: In progress

Old Business: 

         Confined Space trailer is in Mendota and is available for use. Contact Mike or Brad for arrangements.  Discussion about new tires and maintenance work on the trailer.  Check the website for requirements to tow the trailer.

         Bus trip: Still looking for more economical options to go to Springfield to the firefighter’s memorial.  Any one who has an idea contact Dean or Brad.

New Business:

         President Belanger brought up the fact the FDIC Indy is the going on the same week as the April BFFA meeting.  President asked membership if there was an objection to changing the date of the meeting.  April Host is Shabbona Fire and they advised April 12th will fit their schedule.  Motion was made and passed.

         Karen Daub from OSF spoke briefly about how the exposure and networking she has gained through participating in BFFA has made a real difference when it comes to working in the field.  BFFA is a very effective organization for building working relationships with other agency’s and people.

Motion to adjourn:      1934 hrs

Short Presentation on Illinois Fire Chiefs Assoc by Brad Belanger and Juvenile Fire Setters

by

Mike Dettman.

Next Meeting:

March 15, 2007 - 1900 hrs at the Sublette Fire Department

Presentation: Mock Ambulance Inspection by

Mrs. carol Bell, RN - IDPH Regional Ambulance Inspector