Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No.1
In the Township of Downe
County of Cumberland
State of New Jersey
July 1, 2024
July 1, 2024
Meeting called to order: 18:03
Roll Call: Vice Chair Cowley, Secretary Robertson, Commissioner G. Robertson, Clerk Mike Rothman
Public on hand: 9
Minutes Read: Approved by Approve G Robertson, Second S. Robertson
Old Business
Discussion about our sonar boat and different things seen on other boats.
SCBA bottles in and in service.
Batteries replaced in Marine 39 and it’s ready to run.
Windows at Fortescue Station have wood around the outside and it’s rotted so they need to be replaced. Prices are going to be coming in for the work.
Rescue 39 finance board approved financing for the new truck.
Went to FL and went over plans for the truck and everything is set to go. Everything is well laid out and it has everything we need. About 2 years until it’s done.
Liz would like to become familiar with Marine 39.
Going to try and get a map printed for the creeks to have on the boat.
New Business
Working on prices for AC at Fortescue Station. Woodruffs and Mainline here to give prices, waiting on one more price to come in.
Bid for energy efficiency study should be granted for July then we will know what to do from there
Reporting company pricing in. ESO is $5420 a year plus the 2200 import fees. First Due will be $5600 and will be $2000 import fees.
First Due costs more but has better and more options that would benefit our department.
Motion by Cowley to switch to First Due Reporting - All Approved
The first year it will cost us $7650.
We need to start ordering gear for people. Dry suits and turnout gear needed for members. We need to start trying to order air packs too. We also need float coats and reflective raincoats for personnel to wear on calls. Officers will sit down and make a list of priorities.
Talks about replacing the Tender soon.
Maple Ave. still shut down. They are working on fixing it.
Press Release for sewer system. Sewer project financed and they will start the project soon.
Bounty of the Bay 8/10, going to try and get inspection done early. They will need help with the corn.
Treasurer's Report
281,293.11- Ending Balance
Motion to Adjourn- Motion G. Robertson Second S. Robertson
