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14 <br />1 Jim Groves said the Ebola flyer is in front of them, and the public preparedness <br />2 coordinator would like to meet with the individual departments to talk about preparedness and <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />50 <br />prevention. <br />Commissioner McKee said he has noted the issues with Shade Tree Lane, the policy <br />around false alarms, as well the entire VIPER discussion. He wants to make sure these <br />concerns are addressed. He expressed appreciation to the chiefs for taking time to meet and for <br />the spirit of cooperation. <br />Dan Jones said there is noticeable difference in the interactions, and there have been <br />clear improvements in Emergency Services and the 911 center. He said the changes made <br />based on the study are bringing forth results. <br />Jeff Cabe brought the following items the Board's attention: <br />• Support is needed from the Board as the fire departments move forward with a training <br />facility. Land has been identified, and help may be needed with planning permits. <br />• These meetings are very beneficial. <br />• Training for Active assailants will be popping up in budget items. This is not a typical <br />fire department function, but it needs to be on the radar, and it may require special <br />equipment. <br />• He suggested some sort of Fire /EMS appreciation event on a County level. <br />• Departments are using cellular data and paying non - profit prices of $40 per month. He <br />asked if there is a way for fire departments to tap into the contract prices offered to the <br />County <br />Commissioner Rich asked if there are there any female firefighters on these <br />departments. <br />Several departments answered yes. <br />Mike Tapp said he would like to continue this dialogue each year. He appreciates the <br />opportunity to have this meeting on an annual basis. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Rich to <br />adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m. <br />Donna Baker <br />Clerk to the Board <br />Earl McKee, Vice Chair <br />