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Jason Shepherd said the fee system used by Chapel Hill only benefits the fire <br /> department, as it has no enforcement authority on state property. He said it basically provides <br /> persuasion to do better maintenance on their fire alarm systems. <br /> Jeff Cabe noted that there are penalties for responding to a call without the proper <br /> number of people on the truck, which means you need to have 4 people at the station and be <br /> ready to respond to calls even when you know they are historically false alarms. <br /> � Other <br /> Jim Groves said the Ebola flyer is in front of them, and the public preparedness <br /> coordinator would like to meet with the individual departments to talk about preparedness and <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 <br /> for 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 /> Earl McKee, Vice Chair <br /> Donna Baker <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />