BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

MEETING NOTICEBOARD OF DIRECTORS

LOCATION: SWNHD FIRE MUTUAL AID HEADQUARTERS 32 VERNON ST. KEENE, N.H.

DATE: Wednesday January 10, 2018

TIME: 1900 Hours

AGENDA: Introduction of Guests: Approval of the Dec 13, 2017 minutes Report of the treasury Chief’s monthly activity report

COMMITTEE REPORTS: By-Laws Committee Regional Training Committee Public Relations Committee

OLD BUSINESS: Charlestown Pitcher Tower Fitzwilliam Tower FirstNet

NEW BUSINESS: New Sign for building

PERSONNEL ISSUES:

CORRESPONDENSE:

OPEN DISCUSSION: Suggestions for the good of the order

ADJOURNMENT:

PLEASE CONTACT COORDINATOR AT 352-1291 OR 209-2200 (cell) IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND OR NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY - 19 years ago on January 1, 1999 - Mariposa Theater Fire in downtown Peterborough. Fire was fought on a bitter cold day. The dispatcher who dispatched the fire was now retired Mutual Aid Chief Paul Szoc. Listen to that fire. Click on the link.CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY - 36 years ago on December 29, 1981 - Bellows Falls Firefighters Terry Brown and Dana Fuller made their Last Call and died in the line of duty fighting the Star Hotel Fire. WE NEVER FORGET.

LAST FREE CLASS - SURVIVING THE INSULT

At Brattleboro Central Station on Elliott St. on January 18, 2018 at 1800 hours.

IN MEMORY OF ROBERT W. MATTSON

Sadly we add another name to our plaque displayed in our lobby at Headquarters. Bob served as a dispatcher in the 1970's. He passed away in November. May he Rest In Peace.

NEED AMBER LIGHTING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

SWNH Public Safety Vehicle Equipment can do more then just upfit police, fire and EMS vehcicles. We can provide all your amber light needs for snow plowing, wreckers and any other application for amber lights. Call or e-mail us today. 603-355-2315. tpowers@firemutualaid.com

FREE TRAINING

Don't miss out on this great training session at Fire Mutual Aid Headquarters 32 Vernon St in Keene on December 16th at 0800 hours.

CANCER AWARENESS

Next time you are at a fire remember this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDHjQaN9mvw

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY - 13 years ago today on December 4, 2004 - Wilder Block Fire at 32 Main St in Brattleboro. Large downtown block that went to multiple alarms with one person severely burned. Dispatchers on duty were Tom Redin and Penny Curtis.

Listen to the fire part 1 CLICK HERE

Listen to part 2 CLICK HERE

VERMONT TRAINING

2018 National Fire Academy Direct Delivery Courses

All NFA Direct Delivery courses are free of charge and students are required to submit a general admission application by the application deadline.

Course listing: Course: Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success Location: St. Michael's College Course Date: January 6 & 7, 2018 Application Deadline: November 22, 2017

Course: Shaping the Future Location: Vermont Fire Academy - Pittsford Course Date: January 13 & 14, 2018 Application Deadline: November 29, 2017

Course: Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth Location: Middlebury Fire Station Course Date: January 27 & 28, 2018 Application Deadline: December 12, 2017

Course: Initial Fire Investigation for First Responders Location: Brattleboro Fire Station Course Date: January 27 & 28, 2018 Application Deadline: December 12, 2017

Course: Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking Location: Hartford Fire Station Course Date: February 10 & 11, 2018 Application Deadline: December 27, 2017