Department Calendar, May 2013:
  1: 19:00 Regular Monthly Meeting, Memorial Hall
  8: 18:30 Scheduled Drill, Station. Topic: Firefighter 1 Certification Preparation, Session 4
  9: 19:00 Meeting, South Hills Firemen's Association, Bethel Park, Brightwood Station
11: 19:00 Meeting, Allegheny County Volunteer Firefighters Association, Swissvale
15: 18:30 Scheduled Drill, Station. Topic: Hazmat Operations Renewal, Session 1
21: 19:00 Meeting, Scott Township EMS Board of Directors, Glendale
21: 19:30 Meeting, Scott Township Fire District Executive Board, Glendale
21: 20:00 Meeting, Allegheny County Fire Chiefs Association, Neville Island
22: 18:30 Scheduled Drill, Station. Topic: Hazmat Operations Renewal, Session 2
25: 20:00 Meeting, Washington County Firefighters Association, Mt. Lebanon
27: 11:00 Parade, Scott Township Memorial Day. Line up 10:00, Leave station 09:45. All available apparatus
29: 19:00 Scheduled Drill, Station. Topic: TBA
31: 19:15 Parade, Richeyville. Line up 18:00, Leave station 17:15. Any apparatus



Apparatus Notes

• On Engine 1, the generator has been repaired.
  
• On Engine 3, the foam valve has been replaced.
  
• Engine 2 is in service. Driver training is continuing. You must complete pump operations and CAFS training to qualify to drive.
  
• The rear emergency flashers on the light bar on 255 Squad have been repaired.
  

Equipment Notes

• The carbon monoxide detector on Engine 3 is back in service.
  
• New hydrant wrenches are in service on all engines. The old ones are in the compartments with the hose couplers and adapters.
  
• New sprinkler shut-offs are in service on Engines 1 and 3. They are in the driver side Campbell compartment (#4) on Engine 1, and in the officer side Campbell compartment on Engine 3.
  
• All chemical spill supplies are in the blue Leak Kit bag on the officer side Campbell compartment (#8) on Engine 1.

Training Opportunities
Operational Issues

• The new Fire District Standard Operational Guidelines Manual is now available. See Jerry for your set. Please replace the current SOG pages in your white binder with the new ones.
  
• The Firefighter response tracking system is fully operational. See Jason for the call-in numbers. All members are encouraged to use the system when responding to calls, so we can make an accurate assessment of resources.
• Scott Township follows the Allegheny County ordinance on outdoor burning and recreational fires. The Scott Township Police have determined that they will defer to the fire department's judgment as to whether a particular fire is in compliance with this ordinance. All officers and all firefighters need to become fully aware of the requirements of the ordinance to be able to make an accurate judgment. Copies are posted at the station. If you determine that the fire is in violation of the ordinance, notify the Scott Township Police, and they will issue a citation. Document your decision fully, and use the digital camera to take photos to support your decision. 
• When the Scott Township Police arrive first at a fire call scene, they will do a size-up and advise Allegheny County Communications whether they believe any further fire response is needed. This call will generally be advisory. It will be left to the discretion of the fire department officer in charge to continue or cancel the response. The police may also advise a non-emergency response. In these instances, the fire units will comply with the instruction and respond without the use of red lights or sirens.

Administrative Issues

• All absence excuse requests for regular monthly meetings must be made in writing, and must be submitted to the department secretary by e-mail or by written or printed copy, no later than 48 hours after the scheduled start time of the meeting. No other excuses will be considered. Written or printed excuses must be placed in the secretary's mail slot at the station, or be delivered by hand.
  
• In compliance with state law, effective September 11, 2008, smoking is absolutely prohibited anywhere in the station and hall at all times, and within 15 feet of any open door or garage door.
• No member who is a high school student is permitted in the station or on the scene of any call or department activity (except those at or for the high school) between the hours of 06:30 and 15:00 on any day when school is in session. No guests are permitted in the station between 23:00 and 07:00 except for official department functions or rentals.
• Remember that all department correspondence must go through the department secretary. There are no exceptions.

Other Information

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