August 2 2018
Called to order at 7:30pm by Vice President Warren Shaw
Report of Officers:
Steve reported on calls for the month of July
Hose testing was completed with only 2 lengths of 5” supply line needing repair
The delivery of Rescue 2 has been delayed until possibly the 2nd week of October. The current Rescue 2 is on contract with Auctions International and will be advertised closer to delivery date.
We are investigating the possibility of a dry hydrant in the village near the sewage treatment facility
Report of Committees:
Vehicle Committee: Roggie Bro’s repaired an air valve on the tanker. We will be using i2i Auto for our motor vehicle inspections
Treasurer's Report:
Income for July and August was read in. Bills for July and August were read in and approved
Membership:
John Swinyer transferred his membership to Croghan from Copenhagen
Zach Gould and Seth Stevens have resigned
Instruction and Training:
Colby Rivers announced that Basic Exterior Fire Ops will be held beginning Sept 10th in Copenhagen. Another class will be held on January, with an Interior Ops class to be held in April.
There will be a Fire Police class on Croghan in September
If anyone needs a Firefighter ID tag, they can get a form from the Chief and take it to the county clerk's office to get tags.
Drill will be Thursday Aug 16, topic will be Dry Hydrants
Good of the Order:
There will be a Red Cross Blood Mobile at our station on Oct 11
Lewis County Youth Bureau is asking for our participation in Lewis County Night Out on Sept 7. We need someone to volunteer to take our boat over.
The Jerden Falls Rd bridge detour is in place, with traffic going across Kimball Mills rd
Meeting Adjourned 8:15PM
Walter Lehman, Secretary
JAV
June 7 2018
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Gordie Baxter
Report of Officers:
Steve reported on calls for the previous month.
He also reminded members that “I Am Responding” is up and running. See Joe Virkler if you need to be signed up
Flag day parade will be June 16 at 2:00PM at Lowville Elks
Fair parade will be July 17 at 7PM
Steve thanked all who were able to march in the Memorial Day Parade
Report of Committees:
Rescue 2 - New Rescue should be delivered early August. We are advertising the current rescue for sale.
Water Hauling - reports they could use help with water hauling
Treasurer's Report:
Income and expenses were read. Motion made to approve report and pay bills.
Instruction and Training:
Mutual Aid Drill, June 19, with Beaver Falls, Castorland, Lowville and New Bremen. Meet at the station at 5:15PM
Steve discussed new training options
Steve also reminded members of McNeil online training
Old Business:
The tax audit has been completed, and all is ok
New Business:
Membership participation letters are being distributed to each member
We will be discussing a new group of “non-duty” members in August. This group would help with odd chores and events
Good of the Order:
State Fire Chiefs show is coming up at Turning Stone. Admission is $5.00; we have 2 tickets available.
Meeting Adjourned 8:10PM
Walter Lehman, Secretary
JAV
May 3, 2018
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Gordie Baxter
Report of Officers:
Steve reported on calls for the previous month.
He also reported that “I Am Responding” is up and running. See Joe Virkler if you need to be signed up
The Memorial Day parade will be May 28 at 10:00 in Beaver Falls
Flag day parade will be June 16 at 2:00PM at Lowville Elks
Report of Committees:
Boat Committee - Gambles has changed to prop pitch for better performance
Treasurer's Report:
Income and expenses were read. Motion made to approve report and pay bills.
Communications:
A Thank You was read from National Grid for their use of the spare bay
Instruction and Training:
May 8, 6:30PM, Boat training. Meet at the station
May 22, 6PM, Live fire training, meet at the station
Old Business:
Motion approved for Dennis to purchase 1 additional “Stop/Go” paddle
New Business:
Motion made and approved to install Air Conditioning
Meeting Adjourned 8:10PM
Walter Lehman, Secretary
JAV
April 5 2018
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Rich Knight
Report of Officers:
Steve reported on the water rescue call at Lake Bonaparte
Steve thank everyone that attended so cold water rescue drill
Steve reported that the air pack drill went well
Steve reported that National Grid will be using the spare bay April 6th and 7th
anyone interested in attending the Elks emergency responders appreciation banquet should contact Ray Falk from Beaver Falls
Dennis would like help directing traffic at the upcoming chicken barbecue
Report of Committees:
The rescue 2 Committee reported a total cost estimate of $158,000. the only thing this cost does not include is new radios. a motion was made to purchase a new Rescue, this motion was approved.
Treasurer's Report:
Income and expenses were read. Motion made to approve report and pay bills.
Membership:
The following members were voted in:
-Bryson Lyndaker
-Seth Stevens
-Zach Gould
An application from Colin Edick was read in
Resignations were accepted from Chris Labrake and Pat Nortz
Instruction and Training:
it will be landing Zone training Wednesday April 11th at Beaver Falls
the Garret Loomis Foundation seminar will be at JCC on April 14th
Election of officers:
the polls were opened and a slate of officers was presented. A motion was made and approved for the secretary to cast one ballot for the Slate of officers as presented:
Chief- Steve Monnat
1st Assistant- Mike Hoch
2nd Assistant - Kevin Austin
3rd Assistant- Colby Rivers
Fire Police Captain- Dennis Meyer
President- Gordie Baxter
Vice President- Warren Shaw
Secretary- Walter Lehman
Assistant Secretary- Becky Knight
Treasurer- Gil Monnat
Assistant Treasurer- B.J. Roggie
Chaplain- Myron Zehr
Executive Board Members
1st Year
Pat Lyng
David Ritz
Joe Virkler
2nd Year
Stan Jantzi
Hollee Lee
Rick Tiffany
3rd Year
Pete Monnat
Scott Rupert
Rob Shultz
New Business:
a motion was made to purchase a new toolbox and tools for the workshop not to exceed $1,500
the I am responding system was discussed, a motion was made to try it for one year again
Good of the Order:
a work night will be held on April 27th at 5:30 p.m. to clean up for the barbecue.
The barbecue will be Saturday April 28th starting at 7 a.m.
Meeting Adjourned 8:15PM
Walter Lehman, Secretary
JAV
March 1 2018
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Rich Knight
Report of Officers:
Steve reported six calls in the past month
Report of Committees:
the rescue 2 committee will be presenting next month, it was briefly discussed what will be on the truck
Treasurer's Report:
Income and expenses were read. Motion made to approve report and pay bills.
Membership:
Applications were read for:
-Bryson Lyndaker
-Seth Stevens
-Zach Gould
Instruction and Training:
Fire officer 1 class will be held at the Croghan fire department beginning March 12th on Monday and Wednesday nights.
a water rescue drill be held March 17th
An interior firefighting drill will be held March 27th
the Garrett Loomis Foundation seminar will be held April 14th at jcc
Good of the Order:
Members were reminded that rescue one needs to be plugged in after all calls
all handheld radios must be turned off after all calls
the fundraiser on March 17th for the Lyndaker family was discussed
Meeting Adjourned 8:05PM
Hollee Lee, Asst Secretary
JAV
February 1 2018
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Rich Knight
Report of Officers:
Steve reported six calls in the past month, with good turnout.
Last year's calls and training are posted in the Truck Bay
engine one has an air brake issue that is being worked on
the boiler problem seems to be fixed
Report of Committees:
nominating committee has sign-ups posted
the truck committee for rescue 2 reported on their progress
Treasurer's Report:
Income and expenses were read. Motion made to approve report and pay bills.
Instruction and Training:
Tuesday February 6th SCBA and bailout drill at Croghan Highway Department.
February 17th OSHA refresher at castorland.
a possible snow rescue drill with search and rescue, no date has been set yet
April 14th Garrett Loomis seminar at JCC
water rescue drill March 17th
New Business:
problems with the transmission or clutch in the tanker were reported they will be looked into
anyone having problems receiving text messages Should talk to Joe virkler
members were reminded to respond engine 2 to any chimney fires as it has a 35 foot ladder
the boat is ready to go, total cost was $12,500 with $3,000 reimbursed by insurance
Information was given about an upcoming fundraiser for the Lyndaker family
The American Legion has donated some tables, a motion was made to purchase a table storage unit
Meeting Adjourned 8:25PM
Hollee Lee, Asst Secretary
JAV
January 4 2018
Called to order at 7:31pm
Report of Officers:
Steve reported 15 calls in December, was anywhere from 6 to 34 members in any particular call
The barn fire was the first time or automatic Mutual Aid has been utilized, Steve was pleased with how well it went
Report of Committees:
all committees were good
Treasurer's Report:
Income and expenses were read. Motion made to approve report and pay bills.
Instruction and Training:
ice rescue training and off-road Rescue Training on January 13th at 8
SOP training Thursday January 25th at 6:30 p.m.
New Business:
Members were asked to check on the boiler in the truck bay as it keeps shutting off, please make sure it is on
Good of the Order:
budget and nominating committee will start next month
Meeting Adjourned 8:15PM
Hollee Lee, Asst. Secretary
JAV
December 7 2017
Called to order at 7:35pm by President Rich Knight
Report of Officers:
Steve discuss the motor vehicle accident on soft Maple Road. he discuss what went good and discuss opportunities to improve. overall everyone did a good job.
it was discussed that in order for the inverter to be used on Rescue 1 fast idle must be turned on
fire police requested that fireman use 4-ways when reporting to a scene so the fire police can easily tell who firemen are
Report of Committees:
sign up for 2018 committees was discussed
New Rescue 2 Committee reported they'll be looking at trucks on drill night December 14th
Boat Committee reported the boat has arrived but the motor is backordered
Treasurer's Report:
Income and expenses were read. Motion made to approve report and pay bills.
Instruction and Training:
Monthly drill will be December 14th at 6:30
New Business:
a new battery operated flood light was purchased from the Chiefs fund, it will be on rescue one, and we are considering two lights like this for the new Rescue
Good of the Order:
Duane and Lisa Moshier will be doing Shop with a cop on December 9th
Christmas in Croghan is December 8th members asked to be at the hall around 4 p.m. to help show people around
Hollee Lee, Acting Secretary
JAV
November 2 2018
Called to order at 7:30pm by Vice President Warren Shaw
Report of Officers:
Chief Steve Monnat - discussed two calls from the past month, felt everyone did a good job. He noted that the sandbagging detail involved numerous members from the community and town highway dept, not just Croghan VFD
Report of Committees:
The boat committee presented a new boat proposal to members totaling $12,200. Members discussed and voted to move forward with this purchase.
The banquet committee for 2018 will be Becky Knight, Charity Rupert, Hollee Lee and Keith Bush
Treasurer's Report:
Income and expenses were read. Motion made to approve report and pay bills.
Membership:
Andrea Yousey - Approved
Instruction and Training:
31 members were present at the live-fire training exercise in October, things went very well. next meeting will be November 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the fire hall
Old Business:
The old boat motor and trailer will be put up for members to bid on. each component will be a separate bid, bids will be due to the executive board by December 7th at 6:30
New Business:
The chief was approved to order some hydrant markers
Good of the Order:
members were asked to use the boards to write down location of calls
volunteers are needed to help with parking at the craft fair
the hollow be decorated for Christmas the Sunday after Thanksgiving at noon
annual Health assessment will be November 13th beginning at 5:30
if someone has issues with any of our equipment it needs to be taken out of service and reported to someone
Meeting Adjourned 8:15PM
Hollee Lee, Acting Secretary
JAV
October 5 2017
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Rich Knight
Report of Officers:
Steve - Reported on Red Cross Smoke Detector Program. 138 smoke detectors were handed out or installed by the department. Reported the Fire Police have two new signs to try out
Report of Committees:
Sick - Jared Lyndaker
A committee was formed to investigate replacing Rescue 2. The committee consists of Steve Monnat, Kevin Austin, Gordy Baxter, and Keith Bush
Treasurer's Report:
Income and expenses were read. Motion made to approve report and pay bills.
Instruction and Training:
Controlled burn on Tuesday, State Route 812 with Beaver Falls, Castorland, and New Bremen
Good of the Order:
Steve is looking for a volunteer to take a vehicle to a parade in Natural Bridge
Pete would like volunteers to help with setting up for the craft fair
The positive pressure vent fan has a gas leak, John Farney will report one fixed
Meeting Adjourned 8:10PM
Walter Lehman, Secretary
JAV
September 7 2017
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Rich Knight
The August minutes were approved.
A representative from the American Red Cross give a presentation on training for smoke alarm installations on September 16th.
Report of Officers:
Mike Hoch thanked members for good turnouts at recent calls.
Dennis needs fire police 8:30 a.m. Saturday, for a bike ride starting at the Croghan Mennonite Church.
Steve reported on the boat trailer malfunction, which caused the boat to come off the trailer and sustain significant damage.
Steve discussed the AED on Rescue 1, and reminded members that we may be dispatched if it is needed.
Report of Committees:
It was reported that the weed eater needs a new carburetor
A committee was formed to investigate options for a new boat
Treasurer's Report:
Income was read in, approval was given to pay all bills and accept the final report
Membership:
Andrea Yousey was read in
Instruction and Training:
Steve discussed the Red Cross smoke detector installation
Colby Rivers will be doing in CPR course at our station on September 19th from 6 to 9 p.m.
Old Business:
A motion was approved to apply grant money from the Power Authority toward the purchase of a new auto transfer switch for the generator
New Business:
Snow plowing bids must be in by next month's executive meeting October 5th at 6:30 p.m. Bids must include shoveling the sidewalks
Good of the Order:
Randall Zehr was thanked for repairs he made to the stonework at the fire hall
Members were reminded to bring return any equipment removed from a truck at an emergency scene
The village of Croghan no longer wants any money from water hauling. We will use this money to buy snow markers for fire hydrants
Meeting Adjourned 8:15PM
Walter Lehman, Secretary
JAV
August 2017
Called to order at 7:30pm by Vice President Warren Shaw
The June minutes were approved.
Report of Officers:
Mike Hoch reported that we have been running between 10 and 17 members on recent calls.
Steve had Mike give a report on a recent rescue call.
Kevin reminded members to deploy emergency scene signs as best we can. He also reminded members that seat belts should be worn at all times.
Treasurer's Report:
Motion approved to pay all bills and accept the final report for both the months of July and August.
Report of Committees:
The string trimmer needs work, it will be taken to be fixed or replaced.
Membership:
Accepted a letter of resignation from Robert Gates
Instruction and Training:
Basic EMT and CFR classes starting, contact Justin Astafan asked if an if interested.
Drill on Tuesday night at the with Castorland on the second Road, meet here at 6:15 p.m. .
It was decided at the Fire Advisory Board meeting that dispatching for chimney fires will be the same as for structure fires
The hydrant flushing drill will be announced for a Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
Good of the Order:
The Red Cross is advertising free installation of smoking CO detectors in the Village on September 16th. They are supplying training for us on how to install them
Meeting Adjourned 8:05PM
Walter Lehman, Secretary
JAV
July 2017
- No meeting scheduled
June 1 2017
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Rich Knight
A correction was made regarding drill nights, and the minutes of the May meeting were approved
Report of Officers:
Steve reported on the truck fire on Route 812. He reminded members to notify Dispatch to contact DOT if closing a road.
Steve reported the radio system is still not signed off by the county. Channels 12 and 14 may be used more as a walkie-talkie
Treasurer's Report:
Income was read in and a motion was approved to pay all bills and accept the final report
Instruction and Training:
Drill will be Monday June 12th; it will be at walkthrough of the steeple View Apartments and meeting with residents
New Business:
A Red Cross representative will meet with us June 6th at 4 p.m., to plan distribution of combination CO and smoke detectors throughout the community, and plan their installation
Good of the Order:
The Lewis County Fair Parade will be Tuesday July 18th at 7 p.m.
The Chiefs show will be held at turning stone June 15th through 17th
Meeting Adjourned 7:50PM
Walter Lehman, Secretary
JAV
May 4 2017
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Rich Knight
The minutes of the April meeting were approved
Report of Officers:
Steve Monnat thanked us for their concern and help last month during the loss of his father-in-law. He also thanked Kevin and Mike for running the drill last month.
Steve reported on the barn fire on Beech Ridge Rd. The new automatic mutual aid system was not activated by dispatch
New Air-Pak bottles will arrive May 18th between 5-6PM. Mask fit for new masks will also be done at that time. Some old tanks will be kept for extrication air bags and the fortuna.
New Bremen FD reported at the Northern Zone meeting they are renovating a portion of their ice house into a fire training area.
The tanker air compressor will be checked out and pumpers both serviced by Northern Fire.
Kevin Austin reported we are getting a small foam educator for our forestry hose.
Report of Committees:
Small engines will be serviced
The sick committee sent flowers to Bill Morrow
Treasurer's Report:
Income was read in and a motion was approved to pay all bills and accept the final report
Instruction and Training:
Lewis County Emergency Management website has training posted
Drills during the summer may be changed to a night other than Thursday
Drill will be Wednesday May 10 on Scene Operations
There will be a live fire training exercise on Carthage Reservoir Rd on May 23rd
In late summer we will do SCBA practice and burn a house on the 3rd road
Old Business:
Motion approved to buy new air bottles and masks
Good of the Order:
Steve read a letter regarding the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Ceremony to be held at Beaver River Central School. This will be held Friday May 19th at 7 p.m. we need two more volunteers for the color guard.
The Memorial Day Parade will be held at 10 a.m. at Beaver Falls. A breakfast will be held prior.
More drivers can sign up on the bulletin board
Meeting Adjourned 8:05PM
Walter Lehman, Secretary
JAV
Annual Meeting
April 6 2017
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Rich Knight
The minutes of the March meeting were approved
Report of Officers:
Steve reported on calls, reported on fire in Harrisville
The UTV will be utilized during the SNIRT run. Please see Kevin Austin if you would like to help out. Anyone who has a trach machine and wants a job towing during the SNIRT run should contact SNO-PALS.
There is a Fire Police school coming up. Contact Dennis by the 21st if interested.
Election of Officers:
A motion was made to open the polls.
Warren Shaw has agreed to take Vice President
Stan Jantzi, Hollee Lee, and Rick Tiffany agreed to terms on the Executive Board
A motion was made for the secretary to cast one ballot for all offices
A motion was made to close the polls
2017-18 Officers:
President - Rich Knight
Vice President - Warren Shaw
Secretary - Walter Lehman
Asst. Secretary - Bryan Moser
Treasurer - Gil Monnat II
Asst. Treasurer - Bruce Roggie
Chaplain - Myron Zehr
Chief - Steve Monnat
1st Asst - Mike Hoch
2nd Asst - Kevin Austin
3rd Asst - Chris LaBrake
File Police - Dennis Meyer
Executive Board Year 1 - Stan Jantzi, Hollee Lee, and Rick Tiffany
Executive Board Year 2 - Pete Monnat, Rob Schultz, Scott Rupert
Executive Board Year 3 - Pat Nortz, Becky Knight*, Pat Lyng*
* - Partial Terms
Report of Committees:
Ralph Kimbrell reported that the letter drive is sending out roughly 300 fewer letters this year
Pete Monnat reported there will be a work night on the 28th to set up for the BBQ
Gordie Baxter will be in charge of water hauling this summer. Anyone who is interested in helping out should see him.
Treasurer's Report:
Income was read in and a motion was approved to pay all bills and accept the final report
Instruction and Training:
See Steve for information the McNeil & Co online training
The Garrett Loomis Memorial Fire Safety training will be offered Sat April 8th at JCC
Drill will be Tuesday April 11 at 6:30PM, we will be training on summer equipment.
Membership:
Lee Knight and Joe Aucter were granted Honorary status
Thomas Williams Jr was voted in
New Business:
Warren Shaw gave an update on Air-Paks. We have swapped the wire frame packs for new frames with integrated PASS alarms.
See Rob Gates to get a marching uniform
The 3rd annual Emergency Responders Dinner will be May 6th at the Lowville Elks Lodge.
Meeting Adjourned 8:10 PM
Walter Lehman, Secretary
JAV
March 2 2017
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Rich Knight
The minutes of the February meeting were approved
Report of Officers:
Steve reported 5 calls for February with an average of 15 members responding
Steve has blue light cards and ID tag paperwork available for anyone who need them
Steve discussed paperwork for Text messaging and asked any members to contact Joe Virkler if they needed it set up.
Report of Committees:
Banquet committee was recognized for their efforts
All other committees reported good
The Fund Drive committee will be stuffing letters on March 27. Any help is appreciated.
Treasurer's Report:
Income was read in and a motion was approved to pay all bills and accept the final report
Instruction and Training:
Drill will be March 9 at 6:15PM. It will be air-pack training with Castorland and Lowville in Castorland.
Members were reminded of online training opportunities and encouraged to take advantage of them
Steve thanked everyone who attended recent training
Good of the Order:
Members were reminded of a scholarship opportunity through NNYVFA
Membership:
Bill Bush was granted Honorary status
Brandon and Tyler Burns were voted in
Thomas Williams Jr was read in to be voted on in April
New Business:
Steve reported 2 ice rescue suits are in need of replacement. A motion was made and approved to replace them
Steve is also looking for someone to let our ladder testing company in the hall for an upcoming test
Hollee Lee reported order forms for Jackets, T-Shirts, etc will be posted if members wish to place an order
The slate of officers for April's election was presented to the membership.
Meeting Adjourned 8:04PM
Bryan Moser, Asst. Secretary
JAV
February 2 2017
Called to order at 7:30pm by President Rich Knight
The minutes of the December meeting were approved
