Department Calendar, July 2010:
 
  3: 17:00 Parade, McDonald. Line-up 16:15, Leave Station 16:45. One Engine or Sqaud
  4: 12:00 Community Day, Scott Park. All apparatus
  7: 19:00 Regular Monthly Meeting, Station
  7: 19:00 Parade, Stowe Township. Line-up 17:30, Leave Station 17:00. One Engine or Squad
10: 16:00 Parade, Swissvale. Line-up 15:00, Leave Station 14:15. One Engine or Squad
14: 18:30 Scheduled Drill, Station. Topic: CPR Healthcare Provider Renewal
17: 12:00 Parade, Ingram. Line-up 11:00, Leave Station 10:30. Any apparatus
17: 17:00 Parade, Glassport. Line-up 16:00, Leave Station 15:00. One Engine or Squad
17: 19:00 Meeting, Western PA Firemen's Ass'n, Kiski Township, Armstrong County
21: 19:00 Scheduled Drill, Station. Topic: TBA (Weather Dependent)
21: 19:00 Parade, Finleyville. Line-up 18:00, Leave Station 17:15. One Engine or Squad
23: 19:00 Parade, Oakdale. Line-up 17:30, Leave Station 17:00. Any apparatus
28: 18:30 Scheduled Drill, Station. Topic: TBA (Weather Dependent)



Apparatus Notes

• The detent cable on the driver's side front comartment on 255 Squad is not functioning. The compartment has been locked. Access equipment through the rear compartment door.
• The generator on Engine 1 is back in service
• Engine 3 will be out for scheduled maintenance on July 30th.
  

Equipment Notes

• New digital cameras are in place on Engine 1 and Engine 3. They are to be used for taking photos for fire investigation and training purposes, for documentation of significant events and to provide data for the First Look Pro response mapping program. On all calls, please take a photo of each side of the structure or structures involved, and report to an officer that this has been done, so the information can be downloaded into the program. 
• Portable radios have been installed in Engine 1 and Engine 3. There are sufficient radios that each firefighter can be so equipped at every fire scene. Remember to take a radio when you exit the engine, and remember to return it when the call is completed. In accordance with ICS and NIMS principles, call signs will be determined by task on the emergency scene.
• The Makita saw is out of service on Engine 1 pending repair or replacement.
• The Cutter's Edge saw is out of service on Engine 2 pending repair or relacement.
• Two SCBA bottles from Engine 1 are out for scheduled testing.
  

Training Opportunities
Operational Issues

• 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 judgement 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 judgement. 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.
• Construction is continuing on the Laurelwood housing development on Green Commons Drive. Utilites are in place, but the below-grade electrical system is not yet energized, and all power is being supplied from the temporary pole-mounted drop lines. Temporary lane restrictions or closures may still occur on Green Commons, Vanadium, or Kane Boulevard.
• Construction on the Walgreen's at 1082 Bower Hill Road has been delayed until 2012. There is still one occupied store front in the section that will ultimately be demolished, and it will likely remain there until the 2012 construction date. Bower Hill VFD has been given permission to use certain vacant sorefronts for training until demolition and construction resumes. Renovations are complete in the building that will remain after the new Walgreen's is built. All fire detection and suppression systems have been restored in this building.

Administrative Issues

• 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.

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