April 2, 2007 FRS Meeting

Franklin Rescue Service

April 2, 2007

BusinessMeeting

Present: David R, Pat, Janet, Wendy, David B, Burt, Polly & John Burley

David called the meeting to order at 19:02.

Polly read the Secretary’s report from the January 22, 2007 meeting and on motion by Janet; seconded by Wendy, the report was accepted.

Polly presented the Treasurer’s report. We have received 276 subscriptions to date as compared to a total of 355 for the year 2006. We’ve also been reimbursed $1,058 by the town for radios lost in fire at the town garage. We currently have a balance of $81,827.39 in the checking/money market and CD accounts and have outstanding liabilities of approximately $7,000 for items purchased at the EMS Conference. On motion by Janet; seconded by Wendy, the report was accepted.

New/Old Business:

David discussed some of the items purchased at the EMS Conference which included a BP monitor for approximately $5,000 and a new training tool for IV starts.

We also discussed the Stryker power cot which was demonstrated at the conference. It weighs approximately 50 pounds more than our current cot and comes with a price tag of $10,500. It will certainly save a lot of lifting. Members felt we should talk with MVR who has used one for about a year and then contact the salesman to see if we could get a demo.

David also discussed the courses he attended at the pre-conference; the Pedi PHLS and Trauma PHLS. Both were excellent courses. There was discussion regarding protocols for pedi (greater than one year) for AED’s and the use of MAST. We also discussed the use of TK’s based on information from the war in IRAQ.

Members were advised that we should all be following the district protocols which are in the red binder in the rig and should be reviewed while responding to a call.

John asked about CPR protocols as the state is currently using 30/2 - what is the district using?

David asked for ideas and volunteers for EMS week (5/20-5/26).

David discussed proper call attire and members were reminded that it is not appropriate to respond to calls in jeans. Jumpsuits and turnout gear have been provided and anyone who does not have these items should see David but we expect folks to respond in either the jumpsuit or the turnout gear.

Janet asked if our quarterly business meetings could be scheduled on a night that wouldn’t conflict with the FFD’s business meetings. David will check with Howard.

Rig checks - everyone should be doing a rig check when they’re on duty, which includes making sure the rig is clean inside and out.

The cupboards will be here tomorrow and David will begin to organize the supplies.

There being no further business and on motion by Janet; seconded by Wendy, the meeting was adjourned at 21:15.