MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
JULY 6, 1999
Latimer County Firefighters Association monthly meeting was held at Wilburton City Hall. Department present were: Ash Creek, Red Oak, West End, Wilburton and Veterans Colony.
The Meeting was called to order by President Neal Wood.
Kathy Huddleston from Kiamichi Electric Cooperative gave a presentation explaining Operation Round-Up.
Minutes were submitted by Sec./Treasurer Gary Burnett and approved. Treasurers report was given by Gary Burnett. Four departments have paid due. We are waiting on incorporation paperwork for tax exempt status to open a bank account at Latimer State Bank.
All departments reported on runs made.
A motion was made and passed to let the training personnel select a training officer.
Danny Baldwin gave a report on the HazMat trailer that has been built as a supplemental Environmental Enhancement Project according to an agreement with EPA. Danny also reported that $175,000 grant had been secured to help build a fire training center.
TRAINING:
It was announced that the Ropes Rescue Class will be held July 17 and 18 at Robbers Cave State Park from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Cost is $25.
LPG Training Course at Heavener - August 13 and 20. No cost.
Vehicular Extrication Class at Heavener - Sept. 25 and 26.
Next months training will be Fire Behavior.
It was announced that a fish fry was to be held at the Veterans Colony July 16.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Pumper testing was held at Wilburton City Lake following the
meeting.
