December07 Drill Review

							                                                           Date: 12/19/07

                             DECEMBER 07 DRILL REVIEW

General:
      *We were provided a presentation by Brad Beedle and Joe Becker from
      Emergency Equipment Management on new equipment for Haz Mat Teams that
      their company sells. Yes they were salesmen but it was beneficial to see what else
      is being developed. John Boshell had planned to facilitate drill this month but
      was unable to attend due to a vehicle breakdown so we went through HM-24, held
      a business meeting and adjourned early.
      * Dustin Lazzari is researching vendors and prices for the equipment that is being
      purchased for SCHMRT by a grant from Tehama County.
      * It was suggested that if we need to respond HM-24 during snowy or icy weather
      that a request to Cal Trans for a snowplow escort may be a good option.
      * Ryan Nardo has developed a SCHMRT webpage in the Redding Fire
      Department webpage at the following link: http://intranet/fire/Index.htm Click on
      Discipline Specific and Haz Mat. In the future we may post drill information and
      upcoming training here. Thanks Ryan.

Workgroups:
Equipment:
      Vehicle Maintenance:
             * Eric Ohde changed the cabinet locks in the Tech/Ref Room

       Breathing Support:
              * Andy Reiling reported that the idea of converting the BS-24 Trailer into
              a vehicle-carried unit is being discussed.

       Communications:
            * SHU Cal Fire members need to see Kyle Johnson to turn in your pager
            for a new one.

       Tech. Ref:
              * Gary Eiler reported that parts have been received to maintain three
              TMX-412 monitors.

       Suits and Tools:
               * No report

       Training:
              * Howard Fincher and Jeremy Stoke reported on the recent Railcar Class.
        * Several members are enrolled in the Tech/Ref. Specialist Class in Red
       Bluff in January.
       * There will be a HM specialist Class at CSTI in May and June 08.
       (Application attached)

Finance:
       * Two incidents have been billed.
       Preplans:
       * Lonnie Schrieber will be contacting County Health Departments for
       updated contact information.




Records:
      *Kim DeSena is requesting that you when you take a HazMat class you
      bring a copy of your cert. to the next drill and place it in the records box.

Incidents:
       * Overturned propane tanker, two members evaluated
       * Two abandoned drums on Pine St in Redding, determined to be not
       hazardous
       * White powder Churn Creek Rd Redding, determined to be chlorine tabs