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Harrison Township promotes firefighter, approves Engine 2 repair and updates fire prevention fees
Summary
The board promoted Ian Creech to Probationary Firefighter, approved $8,807.13 for Engine 2 repairs, and adopted a revised Fire Prevention Fee Schedule introducing a one‑tier permit system and new testing fees without increasing existing rates.
Supervisor Kenneth Verkest told trustees that a Letter of Agreement with the Firefighters' Union had permitted hiring candidates who had completed paramedic training but were awaiting certification. Ian Creech, hired under that agreement, recently passed the paramedic exam. The board approved promoting Ian Creech to Probationary Firefighter effective Jan. 17, 2025 (motion by Treasurer Lawrence Tomenello; second by Trustee David Bratto).
The Supervisor said R&R completed replacement of the rear spring pack on Engine 2 while Engine 1 remained under warranty repair. The board approved payment of R&R’s invoice for Engine 2 repairs in the amount of $8,807.13 (motion by Trustee Liza Brown; second Trustee David Bratto).
Fire Marshal Shackett proposed changes to the Fire Prevention Fee Schedule intended to simplify permitting by establishing a single tier of permits, adding a one‑time yearly registration fee for service providers and adding fees for certain tests (Underground Flush, Clean Agent Test, Fire Pump Test). The board approved the modified fee schedule; the record indicates no increases to existing fees but a restructuring of how permit and provider charges will be collected (motion by Treasurer Tomenello; second Trustee Dean Olgiati).
The decisions were procedural approvals recorded as MOTION CARRIED; the board did not take additional policy steps beyond the fee‑schedule adoption and the personnel promotion. The board will implement payment of the repair invoice and update permitting materials to reflect the new fee schedule.
