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Fire Chief Schmitz reports OSHA concerns and says new inflatable "fire house" was a 'big hit' at Watermelon Days
Summary
Chief Schmitz told the council the department had six EMS calls, one fire call and used a new inflatable "fire house" at Watermelon Days for training and outreach; he also raised possible OSHA changes that could affect department operations.
At the Aug. 14 meeting Chief Schmitz reported the Dike Fire Department responded to six EMS calls, one fire call and one public-relations event in July and briefed the council on operational matters.
Chief Schmitz said possible OSHA changes for fire departments are under consideration and described a new inflatable "fire house" that was used at Watermelon Days and for fire-alarm training; he characterized the inflatable as "a big hit." The chief noted the unit was also used for training exercises.
Why it matters: staffing, training standards and compliance with OSHA rules can affect department procedures and budget planning. The inflatable display served both as a training tool and community outreach during Watermelon Days.
No formal action was taken on the OSHA topic at the meeting; it was presented as an informational update to the council.
