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Assistant Chief Kapler stated that the medical exams are annual. He also mentioned that if chest x-rays are done, they would be done in 1994. Ms. McAloney stated that we are trying to establish a base line. We need to make a policy regarding chest x-rays; they are not needed every year. Assistant Chief Kapler stated he would like the lung capacity test done every year. He continued with the line items. The phone stays the same as last year. Mileage ~ we do not have that a lot as usually City cars are used. Training consists of EM, medical service and drills. He stated the EMT certifications are all met. Fire drills are down. We will go down to one a month and do in-house training for the other one. The mass casualty drill is very helpful. He explained that the Fire Chief convention is an annual event and that he has not attended but would like to. Specialized training can be taught here. Live bums are those that people donate a house to be used for the training. Ms. Hart inquired if there were any legislative changes this year. Assistant Chief Kapler stated they change every year. He added that the cost associated with the live bums is for the instructor. The conf'med space training is in a semi-trailer. First response is for who needs it. There are also refresher courses that have to be taken. (EMT is a new classes. Mr. Schroeder thought that we have said who wants the EMT training should get it. He asked if there should be a limit. Assistant Chief Kapler stated that they have discussed that and he doesn't really know. There will be some people who have no desire to have this training so the entire department will not be EMT trained. Sometimes we need to fill in for the ambulance - not all the stuff but some - oxygen, etc. Discussion ensued regarding fire departments having their own ambulances. Mr. Schroeder suggested it would be good information to have on file and help in setting up goals, etc. Assistant Chief Kapler continued - Hazmat awareness is part of the basic curriculum. First Response - everyone has to be trained. Fire Fighter I is basic. Insurance - $3,500 - he stated he didn't really know about the insurance cost and said he'd "take Ms. Hart's word for it". Other vehicle repair is basically the same but some increase because of the additional tanker. Dues are for the Fire Protection Council. It jumped because they needed money for a hazmat trailer. He stated that part of the deal in belonging to Anoka County's Fire Protection Council is they will have people to come out and mn these hazmat trailers. Fire Code Books - we are receiving calls relating to Fire Codes. Fire Prevention Service - Fire Education - is getting to the young kids. Two hand-held radios - we have scaled back to two - we feel they are very important. We have one extra pager right now so we will have to get a pager for the new person. We are asking for four pagers. Right now we are fine, but when we bring on the two new people we will be short pagers. Wages for Fire Department - Ms. Hart stated these will be going to the Personnel Committee for discussion. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos inquired about the zero behind confined space training. Assistant Chief Kapler stated that the Department should have confined space training every other year. Mr. Schroeder asked "how are we doing on wage increments". Staff Budget Meeting/July 21, 1994 Page 3 of 5