Training meeting Monday April 27, 2026
Meeting called to order 1806
• 14 members in attendance
• Minutes for April 13, 2026 read and approved
• Equipment Update
o Brian reported that he picked up 20 cases of bottled water from Cash and Carry. They are downstairs and need to be spread throughout all of the trucks.
o Brian also reported that he picked up mask cleaning wipes and anti-fog wipes.
o State Farm is doing a grant this year and Brian reported that he is going to apply to get a few new sets of bunker gear and possibly an electric exhaust fan.
• Old Business
• New Business
o Cody announced that he is going to be moving to Texas this year, so we will have to find a new treasurer and a new lead for the firework show. He will be here for the fourth of July so we will train someone up on all thing’s fireworks.
o Matt preposed the idea of having the fire department pay for gym memberships for all members. Jarred said he would talk to Joel Gomez about a group rate.
o Graydon lead a discussion on our department knowledge strengths and were we need to bridge the gaps so everyone has a good understanding of all the different roles on the fire grounds. At the next meeting we will have a round table discussion on how to bridge the knowledge gaps.
• After Action Report
• Training
o We took all of the engines and the tender out to Airport Road and went through how to pump every engine.
Business Meeting adjourned 2040
· Minutes taken by Gabe Forsmann, Secretary
• Approved by Fire Chief Brian Perry
• Brian Perry 541, Jared Andrews 542, Graydon Galloway 543