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Chief Chappell reports ceremonial participation, rescue risks and new hose deployment method
Summary
Fire Chief Douglas Chappell submitted a written report and told the board that a district member will drive the Last Alarm Truck at upcoming Timber-Mesa firefighter funerals; he addressed palm-tree rescues as hazardous calls and described the 'Minute Man Load' hose deployment technique as an improvement.
Chief Douglas Chappell presented the district's written report and updated the board on operational matters. He noted that Mr. Gary Bynum will be driving the Last Alarm Truck for the Timber-Mesa firefighter funerals "this Friday and Saturday," and that the district sent four Honor Guard members to participate. The district's written report was made part of the minutes.
During questions from Board Member James Bertrand, Chief Chappell described palm-tree rescues as dangerous calls the district receives when people are injured. On training and equipment deployment, Chief Chappell explained: "this is how the hose is taken off and deployed. The minute man load is a better way to deploy the line." Ms. Laura Dailey also asked about an uptick in Interstate 19 accidents; Chief Chappell said traffic has increased compared with a couple of years ago, leading to more incidents.
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