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FORT MYERS BEACH Fire Control District

March 27, 2019Board of Fire Commissioners

Regular Monthly Meeting

Materials

Phone (239) 590-4200 • FAX (239) 463-6761

Board Of Fire Commissioners

Larry Wood

Chair

Ron Fleming Vice Chair

Bob Raymond

Secretary/Treasurer

Jacki Liszak Fire Commissioner

John Bennett Fire Commissioner

Fire Chief Matthew R. Love

Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

AGENDA

March 27, 2019 6:00 PM

2525 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach Town Hall Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931

1. Meeting Called to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Adoption of Agenda [Discussion/Approval]

4. Restate Agenda Items [Information]

5. Public Input on Agenda Items

6. Consent Agenda [Approval] Items listed are considered routine and action will be taken by one motion; if a Commissioner desires discussion, the specific item will be removed during the Adoption of the Agenda, and considered separately. A. March 13, 2019 Work Session & Meeting Minutes B. February 28, 2019 Department Checks #44732 through #44827 for a total of

$241,856.89

7. Fire Chiefs Report [Information]

8. Unfinished Business

A. Board Policy Updates [Discussion/Approval]

9. New Business No new business

10. Fire Chief Remarks [Information/Discussion]

11. Public Input

12. Commissioners Remarks [Information]

13. Adjournment

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Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners DRAFT Work Session & Meeting Minutes March 13, 2019

DRAFT MINUTES WORK SESSION & MEETING OF THE

FORT MYERS BEACH FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

TIME: 9:30 AM DATE: March 13, 2019

PLACE: 2755 Estero Boulevard – Public Library Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931

IN ATTENDANCE: Chairman Wood, Vice-Chairman Fleming, Secretary/Treasurer Raymond, Commissioner Liszak, Commissioner Bennett, Fire Chief Love, District members and members of the public.

1. Meeting Called to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance Add-In Chairman Wood discussed changing the order of the agenda. The Board agreed to switch item three (3): Restate Agenda Items, with item four (4): Adoption of the Agenda.

3. Adoption of the Agenda [Discussion/Approval] The Board agreed to switch item (A): Board Policy Manual Updates, with item (C): Proposed Sanction Rescinding under New Business. Chairman Wood called for a motion to adopt the amended agenda. Commissioner Liszak made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Vice-Chairman Fleming seconded. The motion was approved unanimously 5 – 0.

4. Restate Agenda Items [Information]

5. Public Input on Agenda Items No public input was provided

6. Consent Agenda [Approval] Items listed are considered routine and action will be taken by one motion; if a Commissioner desires discussion, the specific item will be removed and considered separately. A. February 27, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes

Chairman Wood called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice-Chairman Fleming made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Secretary/Treasurer Raymond seconded. The motion was approved unanimously 5 – 0.

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7. Unfinished Business A. Facility Planning [Information/Discussion/Approval]

Chief Love stated that the District continues to work with a Broker on property options.

8. New Business A. Proposed Sanction Rescinding [Discussion/Approval]

Vice-Chairman Fleming gave an explanation and provided the history of the sanction. Vice-Chairman Fleming requested that the Board rescind the sanction brought against him in November 2018. The Board discussed the sanction and the validity of the sanction. Chairman Wood made a motion to rescind the sanction against Commissioner Ron Fleming. Commissioner Liszak seconded. The motion was approved unanimously 4 – 0. (The Board agreed to not have Vice-Chairman Fleming vote on this item)

B. Term Limits [Discussion] The Board discussed the advantages and disadvantages of term limits. The Board requested that staff provide information on other department’s term limits and a history of our previous Commissioners terms. The Board also discussed offering a survey to our community, as well as the cost for a referendum.

C. Board Policy Manual Updates [Discussion] Chief Love discussed some items covered in the Board Retreat. The Board and Chief Love discussed and agreed to update the Violation Section by adding the Super Majority and other verbiage. This will be presented at the following meeting. The Board agreed that they would like to review the entire Board of Commissioners Handbook in future meetings, section by section. Add-In: Vice-Chairman Fleming requested an update on the Short Term Ordinance program for the next Work Session & Meeting.

9. Fire Chief Remarks[Information/Discussion]

Chief Love stated that he spoke with the Local 1826 Union representatives and they agreed to have the “Reports from Union Representatives Districts 3 and 15” removed from the agenda. Local 1826 will contact the Fire Chief if they would like to report anything and it will be added to the agenda. Chief Love reminded the Board of the FASD Conference in June and requested that they identify to staff if they would like to attend by the end of the week.

10. Public Input No public input was provided

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11. Commissioners Remarks Vice-Chairman Fleming thanked the Board for rescinding the sanction against him. Vice-Chairman Fleming wished all First Responders and eventful, but safe shift. Commissioner Bennett stated that he enjoyed walking in the parade and hearing all of the nice comments from the community regarding our department. Commissioner Bennett congratulated Chief Love on his recent award. Commissioner Bennett congratulated Firefighter Joel Martinez for winning the shrimp-eating contest. Commissioner Bennett stated that he is proud to be a part of this organization. Commissioner Liszak thanked Chief Love for everything he did for the Shrimp Festival event. Commissioner Liszak also thanked the staff who participated in the event. Commissioner Liszak congratulated Chief Love on his recent award. Commissioner Liszak reported that the fundraiser they held at the Sea Gypsy brought in $2,500 to give to the Harry Chapin Food Bank for their assistance this past year. Commissioner Liszak stated that she is looking forward to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Chairman Wood stated that he is so proud of Chief Love’s recent award.

12. Adjournment 10:15 am


Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Monthly Meeting

Treasurers Report Materials

Account Name Report Balance Revenue Disbursements Balance01/31/19 & Transfers & Transfers 02/28/19

Money Market & Investments - BB&TAdValorem distribution (net of commissions) 491,469 Impact fees 766 Firefighter supplemental compensation 5,910 Transport receipts (AR) 34,628 Inspections and special events 7,467 Retiree health reimbursements 1,063 Public records fees 286 Interest earned 52 Transfers to Disbursement account (739,900)

8,831,643 541,641 (739,900) 8,633,384

SBA - PrimeInterest earned 10,300 Transfers to/from BB&T - -

5,044,708 10,300 - 5,055,008

Disbursement Acct - BB&TTransfers from Money Market 739,900 Retiree health insurance reimbursements 19,598 Bank charges (315) Contractual ACH payments (14,915) Payroll related & ACH payments (226,628) Net Payroll - direct deposits (283,698) Accts payable checks 44732 - 44827 (241,857)

245,843 759,498 (767,413) 237,928

Total District Funds 14,122,194 1,311,439 (1,507,313) 13,926,320

Less: Transfers (739,900) 739,900 Totals 14,122,194 571,539 (767,413) 13,926,320

Designated Reserves: 6,193,384

Fort Myers Beach Fire Control DistrictSummary of Bank and Investment Account Activity

For the Month of February 2019

Current AssetsDisbursement account 237,928$ Investment accounts 8,633,384 State Board Investment Fund 5,055,008 Petty cash 335 Accounts receivable 233,974 Allowance for doubtful accounts (158,465) Deposits 250 Prepaid expenses 1,202,888

15,205,302 Capital AssetsLand 1,429,970 Buildings 6,612,969 Equipment 1,455,997 Fire/rescue vehicles 3,289,769 Accumulated Depreciation (4,648,170)

8,140,535 Other AssetsAmount to be provided 2,361,015

2,361,015 Total Assets 25,706,852$

Current LiabilitiesAccounts payable 32,502$ Accrued wages 204,161 Payroll taxes payable 15,082 Deferred revenue - 9/11 Memorial Project 6,683 Deferred revenue - CERT 2,854 Deferred revenue - restricted donation 873 Retirement payable 148,648 Current portion of long-term debt 327,501

738,304 Long Term LiabilitiesCompensated Absences (estimate) 235,000 Ambulance lease 41,214 Construction loan - Station 33 437,008 Gear lease 61,774 Apparatus loan - E32 & T33 1,258,518

2,033,514 Total Liabilities 2,771,818

Fund BalanceInvestment in Capital Assets (net of depreciation) 8,140,535 Nonspendable 1,213,298 Assigned 6,193,384 Unassigned 7,387,817

22,935,034 Total Liabilities & Fund Balance 25,706,852$

Liabilities and Fund Balance

Fort Myers Beach Fire Control DistrictStatement of Assets, Liabilities and Fund Balance

February 28, 2019

Assets

% Yr Remaining: 58.33% % Yr Remaining: 58.33%Actual Budget Variance Var % Actual Budget Variance Var %

RevenuesAd Valorem taxes 9,408,596 10,227,179 (818,583) ‐8.00% 9,025,861 9,742,363 (716,502) ‐7.35%Impact Fees 4,590 2,700 1,890 70.00% 1,830 9,400 (7,570) ‐80.53%FEMA/State reimbursements 75,533 ‐ 75,533 0.00% ‐ Firefighters Supplemental Income 11,720 23,640 (11,920) ‐50.42% 5,897 22,200 (16,303) ‐73.44%Inspection Fees & Special Events 23,455 247,400 (223,945) ‐90.52% 12,492 34,000 (21,508) ‐63.26%Ambulance Transport Fees 136,671 563,000 (426,329) ‐75.72% 140,663 725,000 (584,337) ‐80.60%Interest 52,953 56,700 (3,747) ‐6.61% 21,533 26,900 (5,367) ‐19.95%Miscellaneous 733 5,000 (4,267) ‐85.34% 8,563 5,037 3,526 70.00%Sale of capital assets ‐ 50,000 (50,000) ‐100.00% ‐ 28,000 (28,000) ‐100.00%Proceed from debt ‐ 1,064,000 (1,064,000) ‐100.00% ‐ 414,000 (414,000) ‐100.00%Total Revenue 9,714,251 12,239,619 (2,525,368) ‐20.63% 9,216,839 11,006,900 (1,790,061) ‐16.26%Fund Balance carried forward 8,000,000 8,000,000 6,750,000 6,750,000 Total Revenue & Fund Balance carried forward 9,714,251 20,239,619 10,525,368 9,216,839 17,756,900 8,540,061

ExpendituresPersonnel 3,325,995 10,022,730 6,696,735 66.82% 2,900,278 9,004,400 6,104,122 67.79%Professional & Contractual 307,904 550,600 242,696 44.08% 313,854 502,550 188,696 37.55%Communications & Freight 35,998 96,830 60,832 62.82% 51,330 128,250 76,920 59.98%Utilities and Insurance 125,857 272,900 147,043 53.88% 113,734 268,150 154,416 57.59%Repairs and Maintenance 77,481 319,200 241,719 75.73% 72,798 347,500 274,702 79.05%Miscellaneous Operational & Administrative 5,376 34,390 29,014 84.37% 9,803 33,550 23,747 70.78%Operating Supplies & Tools 122,941 382,905 259,964 67.89% 137,984 383,120 245,136 63.98%Education & Training 57,119 202,300 145,181 71.77% 32,951 207,400 174,449 84.11%Other Services 13,425 74,940 61,515 82.09% 32,473 90,280 57,807 64.03%Capital Equipment 96,351 1,693,640 1,597,289 94.31% 137,240 1,044,080 906,840 86.86%Debt Service 126,559 395,800 269,241 68.02% 71,846 220,300 148,454 67.39% Total Operating Expenditures 4,295,006 14,046,235 9,751,229 69.42% 3,874,291 12,229,580 8,355,289 68.32%

Fund Balance Reservations 6,193,384 6,193,384 5,527,320 5,527,320 Total Expenditures and Reserves 4,295,006 20,239,619 15,944,613 3,874,291 17,756,900 13,882,609 Revenues over (under) Expenditures & Reserves 5,419,245 ‐ (5,419,245) 5,342,548 ‐ (5,342,548) Fund Balance, October 1 9,375,254 7,593,312 Fund Balance, February 28 14,794,499 12,935,860

Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District Summary Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance

For Five Months Ended February 28, 2019 and 2018

Current Year (2019) Prior Year (2018)

Check History ReportSorted By Vendor Ft Myers Beach Fire Control Dist (BFD)Activity From: 02/01/2019 to 02/28/2019Bank Code: 1 Disbursement - BB&T

Vendor Name Check DateCheck Number Check Amount

Check Type

Action Automatic Doors & Gate 02/15/19 044748 245.00 AutoAction Automatic Doors & Gate 02/27/19 044791 280.00 AutoAdvanced Disposal 02/15/19 044749 616.23 AutoAFA Auto Parts 02/15/19 044750 61.95 AutoAFA Enterprises, Inc. 02/15/19 044751 314.10 AutoAmerican Messaging 02/27/19 044792 100.05 AutoAndrew Dominguez 02/27/19 044803 406.75 AutoBennett Fire Products, Inc. 02/15/19 044752 421.00 AutoBonita Springs Fire Control District 02/27/19 044793 126.82 AutoBound Tree Medical LLC 02/06/19 044732 3,171.95 AutoBound Tree Medical LLC 02/15/19 044753 1,419.08 AutoBound Tree Medical LLC 02/27/19 044794 2,253.03 AutoCallBack Staffing Solutions, LLC 02/27/19 044800 4,484.67 AutoCartridge World Fort Myers 02/27/19 044796 55.48 AutoCDW Government, Inc 02/06/19 044734 4,490.00 AutoCDW Government, Inc 02/15/19 044754 5,664.35 AutoCenter for Patient Safety 02/15/19 044756 1,200.00 AutoCenturyLink 02/15/19 044755 144.50 AutoCenturyLink 02/27/19 044797 102.69 AutoCenturyLink 02/27/19 044798 2,740.62 AutoCitrix Systems, Inc. 02/27/19 044799 1,776.00 AutoCorporate Billing, Inc. 02/15/19 044757 1,779.92 AutoCRS Technology Consultants 02/15/19 044758 3,548.75 AutoCulligan of Fort Myers 02/15/19 044759 208.70 AutoCustom Tees 02/06/19 044735 205.57 AutoCustom Tees 02/15/19 044760 234.48 AutoDEX Imaging 02/27/19 044802 37.45 AutoERLA, Inc. dba EMSAR Florida 02/15/19 044761 458.39 AutoERLA, Inc. dba EMSAR Florida 02/27/19 044804 1,542.44 AutoESO Solutions 02/06/19 044737 2,750.00 AutoFirst National Bank 02/15/19 044762 8,095.39 AutoFlorida Labor Law Poster Serv 02/15/19 044763 297.00 AutoFt Myers Beach Public Library District 02/15/19 044764 675.00 AutoGalls, LLC, - DBA Red the Uniform Tailor 02/15/19 044766 1,269.62 AutoGavins Hardware 02/15/19 044767 148.27 AutoGavins Hardware 02/27/19 044805 149.99 AutoGlobal HR Research 02/06/19 044738 376.04 AutoI. A. F. F. Local # 1826 02/15/19 044768 2,928.14 AutoJ M Todd Inc 02/15/19 044770 125.05 AutoJ M Todd Inc 02/27/19 044806 230.90 AutoJacob Lamb 02/06/19 044740 128.00 AutoJan-Pro Cleaning Systems 02/15/19 044769 401.25 AutoJohnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP 02/27/19 044807 1,468.50 AutoJoseph DeCastro 02/27/19 044801 550.00 AutoJoseph DeVito 02/06/19 044736 200.00 AutoKirmich, Inc. d/b/a LEE LOCK & KEY 02/15/19 044771 363.00 AutoKrusty Pete's 02/15/19 044772 38.00 AutoKrusty Pete's 02/27/19 044808 760.00 AutoLee County BOCC 02/06/19 044741 102,013.04 AutoLee County Public Safety/GCN 02/15/19 044773 6,231.00 AutoLee Memorial Health System 02/15/19 044774 757.00 AutoLeeSar Regional Service Center 02/27/19 044809 1,010.11 Auto

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Check History ReportSorted By Vendor Ft Myers Beach Fire Control Dist (BFD)Activity From: 02/01/2019 to 02/28/2019Bank Code: 1 Disbursement - BB&T

Vendor Name Check DateCheck Number Check Amount

Check Type

Lighthouse Uniform Co. 02/06/19 044742 1,858.25 AutoLighthouse Uniform Co. 02/15/19 044775 69.95 AutoLighthouse Uniform Co. 02/27/19 044811 697.05 AutoLowe's Home Centers Inc 02/15/19 044776 728.71 AutoManatee Tech 02/15/19 044777 40.00 AutoMary Ellen Frazier, PSY DPA 02/15/19 044765 250.00 AutoMatteo Graphics, Inc. 02/27/19 044812 126.00 AutoMatthew Love 02/27/19 044814 76.00 AutoMichael Brown 02/06/19 044733 383.20 AutoMichael Tejeda 02/27/19 044824 200.00 AutoMinerva Bunker Gear Cleaners 02/27/19 044813 687.00 AutoMotorola Solutions, Inc 02/15/19 044779 1,796.77 AutoMunicipal Emergency Services 02/15/19 044778 612.10 AutoNancy Houghton 02/06/19 044739 728.75 AutoNatalie Wichmann 02/27/19 044810 200.00 AutoNews-Press - Fort Myers 02/15/19 044780 116.39 AutonexAir, LLC 02/15/19 044781 318.80 AutoOstego Bay Oil Spill Co-Op 02/06/19 044743 300.00 AutoPaul Montenegro 02/27/19 044815 200.00 AutoPGIT 02/15/19 044782 19,033.42 AutoPGIT 02/27/19 044816 4,427.00 AutoPublic Safety - EMS 02/27/19 044817 10.00 AutoSage Software Inc. 02/06/19 044744 3,155.00 AutoSage Software Inc. 02/15/19 044783 3,155.00 AutoSage Software Inc. 02/15/19 044783 (3,155.00) ReversalSantini Marina Plaza Self 02/27/19 044819 378.00 AutoScott Wirth 02/27/19 044826 101.00 AutoShelley-Sue Williams 02/06/19 044746 25.00 AutoSouth FL Emergency Vehicles 02/15/19 044786 13,632.70 AutoSouth Florida Gas, Inc. 02/15/19 044785 102.80 AutoSouth Florida Gas, Inc. 02/27/19 044820 446.03 AutoSouthwest Florida Public Service Academy 02/27/19 044823 6,400.00 AutoStandard Life Insurance 02/27/19 044821 5,187.21 AutoStaples Credit Plan 02/27/19 044822 323.22 AutoStephanie Kiely 02/27/19 044818 150.00 AutoSupplyWorks 02/06/19 044745 194.23 AutoSupplyWorks 02/15/19 044787 339.12 AutoTerry Brunson 02/27/19 044795 422.74 AutoTrophy Case of Ft. Myers 02/15/19 044788 120.00 AutoUnice Salzman Jensen, P.A 02/15/19 044784 4,624.00 AutoUnited Parcel Service 02/15/19 044789 52.65 AutoVerizon Wireless 02/06/19 044747 1,199.89 AutoWEX Bank 02/15/19 044790 2,646.68 AutoWFCA: The Daily Dispatch 02/27/19 044825 280.00 AutoWitmer Associates, Inc. 02/27/19 044827 161.96 Auto

Report Total 241,856.89

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Chiefs Report Materials

February 2019 Fire Chief Report

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Fort Myers Beach Fire Department

Office of the Fire Chief

Board of Fire Commissioners


February has been an exciting and busy month as “season” seems to be in full swing with visitors and spring breakers. As you know, traffic can become a stressful situation here on the island during February and March, especially for our Firefighters and Paramedics responding to emergencies. We recently distributed a media release to remind our residents and visitors to avoid blocking intersections or driveways to businesses, as this can become very troublesome for our crews to gain access to critical incidents. We thank our community for assistance during this busy time of the year. This month I had the opportunity to attend the Golden Coconut Award Ceremony at Beach Elementary. Every year, the Beach Kids Foundation announces a winner for the Golden Coconut Award to an educator who goes “Above and Beyond” for the students at Beach Elementary. I would like to congratulate this year’s winner Lori Zamniak for receiving this outstanding award. This month we held hiring assessments for Firefighter Paramedics. I would like to thank Executive Assistant Fire Chief Wirth for organizing the hiring assessments and working with our partners at San Carlos Fire Department who allowed us to use their facility. The Firefighter Paramedics who passed through this portion are now going through the final round of hiring assessments. Thank you to everyone who assisted with the hiring assessments. Executive Assistant Fire Chief Wirth and I attended educational sessions with the Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association (FPELRA) this month. This year Executive Assistant Fire Chief Wirth has started a series of courses to complete the Certified Labor Relations Professional Program, better preparing us to continue the great labor relations we have established. Recently, Fort Myers Beach hosted the 61st Annual Shrimp Festival which brought in thousands of visitors to our island. This event is always a crowd favorite and a great boost for the businesses in our community. I would like to thank the Lions Club for hosting another very successful event this year. I also want to thank the members of our Department who participated in the events. Last but not least, I would like to congratulate Firefighter Joel Martinez for winning the shrimp eating contest for the second year in a row! The annual International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Union Local 1826 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Boot Drive took place a few weeks ago and I am happy to announce that they exceeded their goal and brought in over $250,000 to help children with Muscular Dystrophy! These critical funds help transform the lives of those affected by muscle disease, ALS, and other muscular debilitating diseases. I would like to thank our team for their participation in this event and for those of you who generously donated to make a difference!

I wish our community and visitors a safe and fun Spring Break!

Matthew R. Love Fire Chief


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Service/Good Intent15%

Hazardous Conditions

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FEBRUARY 2019

Operations Branch Operations Branch Supervisor-Executive Assistant Fire Chief Scott Wirth February was a solemn month for local emergency service agencies. FMBFD received word that an active member of the Cape Coral Fire Department had passed away. Our Department, along with several others, formed a Strike Team of Engines to provide coverage so Cape Coral could attend a private service in honor of their fallen brother. In addition, the Florida Highway Patrol suffered an unexpected loss of one of their own. Master Sergeant Daniel Hinton passed away after suffering a medical emergency during a training event. FMBFD joined our emergency service partners from across the region in honoring Master Sergeant Hinton at the funeral at Hertz Arena. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers as they struggle to recover from their losses. The Operations Branch is actively working on its portion of the 2019/2020 Budget, with the current focus on Capital Sustainment Planning. We are also continually assessing out-of-service times for all appratus, especially our ambulances fleet. We have seen some increaed maintinence issues as we address recurring suspension matters, as well as Ford recall issues exacerbated by long lead times for backordered parts. We will continue to assess this for future year considerations.

February 2019 Incidents: 309* Calendar Year 2019 Incidents: 628* Average Emergent Incident Response Time: 5:01 * Note: There was a duplicate incident in January’s report, which in turn effected the yearly call volume.

Training, Education & Safety

Training Division Supervisor- Assistant Chief Vinny DiCristofalo

February included the introduction of the FMBFD Training Matrix which provides an easy to follow outline of the assigned training each month. In order to comply with Florida Administrative Code and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements, all personnel received an overview presentation of respiratory protection requirements and familiarization with the SCOTT self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), including emergency operations. Fire personnel completed company-level training focused on use of their SCBA. Evolutions included:

• Donning of SCBA • SCBA Familiarization Exercise • SCBA Failure and Emergency Operations • SCBA Donning While Responding in Apparatus (seatbelt safety)

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Response by Unit February 2019


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Crews performed Target Hazard Walkthroughs to familiarize themselves with structures and facilities within their response zone that present a significant life safety issue or whose damage/destruction would be detrimental to the community as a whole. This will be a recurring monthly activity for all crews. All supervisors completed a web-based assignment focused on recognizing and addressing conflict in the work environment. FMBFD fire units participated in the quarterly Lee County Training Cooperative session. Over three (3) days fire companies from throughout Lee County worked together on a simulated multi-jurisdictional response to improve communications and coordination of functions and assignments. FMBFD personnel performed fire attack, search, vertical ventilation, and forcible entry skills. Five (5) firefighters completed the Aerial Operations course hosted by Sanibel Fire Rescue. The 45-hour course provides foundational knowledge of aerial apparatus systems and opportunity to practice skills on a variety of aerial apparatus. Completion of this course is a requirement to progress to Firefighter Second Class and eventual promotion to Driver Engineer. Three (3) personnel attended “Stretching for Success” hosted by Bonita Springs Fire Rescue. This course provided “street-smart” tips for placing the first fire attack line in service and hose line management with two-member attack teams. One of our Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Firefighters participated in a 40-hour USAR Confined Space course presented by the Region 6 USAR Team. This member will be bringing back this knowledge for the betterment of our team as well. Training hours for February included:

Additional Training topics for February included: Medical Protocol Review Fire Pump Theory Training Basic & Advanced Life Support

Recertification Target Hazard Walk-Through Various Target Solutions Training

Classes Officer Development District Familiarization Size-Up and Fire Behavior

Elevator Rescue Training Policy Training Co-Op Review Commercial Building Walk-Through Driver Engineer Training Emergency Medical Preceptor Training Forcible Entry American Heart Association Review “Water Can” Fire Attack Training

February Training Company Training 832.68 Facilities Training 78 Driver/Operator Training 265.75 EMS 116 Officer Training 200.25 Specialty Training 42.5 Non-ISO Training 29.33 Grand Total 1564.51

FEBRUARY 2019Company Training

Facilities Training

Driver/Operator Training

EMS

Officer Training

Specialty Training

Non-ISO Training


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Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

EMS Division Supervisor- Division Chief Randy Kraus Our February Protocol review continued with trauma recognition as well as decisional capacity determination in patients. We also started our bi-annual recertification of our American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support classes. These classes are required by the State of Florida to be renewed every two years by all Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians in Florida. Each class is four hours in length, and encompasses all aspects of cardiovascular and stroke care. Division Chief Kraus, Captain Devito, and Driver Engineer Gonzalez all attended a Pediatric Provider Instructor class in Davie Florida given by Dr. Peter Antevy, who is one of the Leading Pediatricians in the country. FMBFD already uses the most comprehensive pediatric care programs in Dr. Antevy’s “Handtevy Pediatric” program, and our instructors are prepared to advance this application to all patients that we provide care to in the pre-hospital arena. Our organization received approval from the Board of County Commissioners to continue our excellent transport service for two more years. Bi-annually, FMBFD has to meet certain performance standards to receive a Certificate of Public Convenience (COPCN) from Lee County to operate our ambulance transport service. FMBFD was the first agency in Southwest Florida to provide ambulance transport, and we are proud of that, and the fact that we continue to lead Lee County in innovative pre-hospital emergency care. The Division is also proud to congratulate Paramedics Jordan and Lorenzo for receiving their Paramedic Credentialing Privileges in February from our Medical Director Dr. Lemmons.

Life Safety & Support Services Branch

Life Safety & Support Services Branch Supervisor- Executive Assistant Fire Chief Ron Martin The month of February was an active and exciting month for the Life Safety and Support Service Branch. We welcomed Deputy Fire Marshal Jennifer Campbell to our team and she has hit the ground running. She has started the process of implementing Plan Review and began conducting her assessment of the Life Safety Division. Our Life Safety Support Services Assistant Amber Datko has been working to reconcile short-term rentals registered with the Town, in comparison to rentals registered with our Department. We are making great strides in this area. In terms of risk reduction activities, we have been receiving and providing several requests from Condominium Associations and businesses for CPR Training. The largest class


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being Fish Tale Marina. We have also been busy with car seat installation requests this month. Support services continued an in-depth inventory management software build out of consumables and uniforms to build an active inventory management system using Operative IQ, or information management system. There were also facility repairs and maintenance projects accomplished in February to include reallocation of space at Fire Station 32 to accommodate our services.

Administrative Services Branch Finance & Administrative Services Branch Supervisor- Director Jane Thompson

• The District invited 43 qualified Firefighter applicants to attend the written, physical and medical

assessments in February. Those who were successful completed all three assessments and were invited to interview with the hiring panel. Seven candidates received a conditional offer of employment pending successful completion of additional pre-employment screening.

• The annual inventory of all capital assets went smoothly and recommendations for asset replacements

for the budget year 2019/2020 is nearly complete.

Team Recognitions

January Service Anniversaries Firefighter Pat Ahern 22 years Lieutenant Todd Williamson 13 years Firefighter Jeff Lundy 6 years Life Safety Specialist Lloyd Adams 4 years Firefighter John Cunningham 3 years Firefighter Joel Martinez 2 years

Upcoming Events

FMBFD Open House & 70th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Fire Station 33 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Board of Fire Commissioners Work Session & Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Fort Myers Beach Public Library 9:30 am

Annual Easter Egg Event at Bay Oaks Recreational Center

Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Bay Oaks 8:30 am-11:00 am



Unfinished Business Materials

AGENDA CATEGORY: Unfinished Business ITEM 8A AGENDA ITEM: Board of Commissioners Policy Updates SUBJECT: Discipline Policy OTHER: N/A

ACTION [Discussion/Approval]

PURPOSE Review verbiage changes to the Board of Commissioners Policy B2000 (Commissioner Handbook) regarding the discipline policy. HISTORY At previous meetings and retreats, these topics were discussed and the Board identified the desire to enter further discussion for potential updates. See attached.

RECOMMENDATION Review and approve verbiage presented.

RECOMMENDED MOTION

Motion to approve the attached alterations to the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners Policy B2000: Commissioner Handbook, as they relate to the section titled “Violation”, effective immediately. MOTION NOTE This motion requires an affirmative super majority vote of all existing District Board members (4 out of 5, 3 out of 4, 3 out of 3).

Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING “Blue Sheet” AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION

FORT MYERS BEACH FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD of FIRE COMMISSIONERS POLICY

Title Commissioner Handbook Number B2000 Division General Revision Date REV DRAFT

3/18/2019 Effective Date 1/1/2018

FORT MYERS BEACH FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD of FIRE COMMISSIONER POLICY Number- B2000 Page 12 of 15 Revision Date: REV DRAFT 3/18/19

IX. Violation A. If it is believed that a Commissioner has violated the items found in this

document, or any other District Policy or Procedure, the alleged violation will be brought before the Board for review at a Board Meeting.

B. The Commissioner who allegedly violated the item will have the opportunity to

present a response to the allegations.

C. An alleged violation brought to the attention of the Board may only be voted on at a subsequent Board meeting and not the initial meeting it was identified.

D. Following the information presented, the Board will vote on the proposed discipline.

1.The Board member accused of the violation may not vote. 2.The vote must pass by a super majority of all remaining District Board

members (3 out of 4, 3 out of 3). 3.The Board may provide a formal sanction upon the violating

Commissioner to include a publically voted on statement of record by the District.

E. Any violation of Local, State, and/or Federal law may be escalated to the proper

authorities by any individual, or on behalf of the District via a super majority vote, of all existing District Board members, minus the Board member accused of the violation (3 out of 4, 3 out of 3).

SECTION 5: Florida Sunshine Law

I. Purpose of Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law The purpose of Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law is to provide a right of access to governmental proceedings at both the state and local levels. It applies to any gathering of two or more members of the same board to discuss some matter which will foreseeably come before the board for action. There is also a constitutionally guaranteed right of access. Virtually all state and local collegial public bodies are covered by the open meetings requirements with the exception of the judiciary and the state Legislature which has its own constitutional provision relating to access.

II. Sunshine Law Refresher Commissioners are encouraged to receive annual refresher training of at least four (4) hours on subjects that pertain to applicable Sunshine Laws and/or Ethics.

III. Electronic Meetings

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