Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No.1

In the Township of Downe

County of Cumberland

State of New Jersey

11/4/2024

11/4/2024

Meeting Called to Order: Lupton 6:00 pm

Roll Call: Chairman Lupton, Vice Chair Liz Cowley, Treasurer Robertson, Secretary Robertson, Commissioner Munson, Clerk Rothman

Public on hand: 5

Minutes Read and approved: Liz Cowley, Second Duncan Munson

Old Business

5 Ton back and in service, rewired $1634.07 

Extrication tools have been serviced, bill has not come in yet. The batteries need to be replaced soon for the tools. We should do 1 or 2 a year due to cost

We need a new positive pressure fan 

Going to build a ramp for the storage box to make it easier to get the boats in and out. We have the paint for it already. 

Ken Hill came to look at the Tender after the Cedarville Fire. Everything is working fine on it now. Valve on the back was leaking, ordered a new one. Leaking water from the top, near the ladders and it needs to be welded shut.

New Business

Discussed line item budget for transfer. Accountant will review and handle it

Both attack hoses 1 ¾ will be replaced on the back of the Engine

Continental Fire was here to fix the cascade system, it’s all fixed

Apparatus Bay Door was only being held in by 1 screw, company called to fix and service all the doors at Newport Station

Generator worked on and fixed, however there is still a problem with it.

Nathan finished dive school and will be attending fire school soon

Discussion of Chiefs vehicle, repurposing 39-21 for now and looking to order a truck for Fortescue to tow boats or gator

Lease signed by everyone and ready to go for new Rescue

Budget discussed- Ambulance Services

Treasurer's Report

Checking account - $-Find out tomorrow

Motion to Adjourn G. Robertson Second Cowley