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24C <br /> r? <br /> . - 3 - <br /> Safety Features <br /> 1. The T-hangers must contain no open-flame heaters. <br /> 2. No loading or unloading or storage of fuel can be permitted in <br /> any hanger area. <br /> 3. These regulations are to be prominently displayed in the hanger <br /> areas and are to be incorporated into the Airport Operating Manual, <br /> 4. In view of the possibility that Midway may come under public <br /> ownership, we strongly suggest that all FAA safety requirements <br /> pertaining to construction and operation that would apply to a <br /> public airport of this size be imposed on Midway. <br /> Access <br /> We continue to suggest that access to Midway via Teer Road would cut our <br /> response time in half. It would also provide us access to a densely wooded <br /> area where take-off and landing crashes may occur. <br /> Communications <br /> We would like to be in close communication with the Midway F.B.O. control <br /> room in the event of a fire call. This can be done by a two-way radio able <br /> to use our frequency. Another possibility would be to work out a procedure <br /> for using the 911 phone link running through Orange Central, <br /> Summary <br /> Our investigation of potential fire fighting hazards at Midway is still going <br /> on. Although we feel that we have covered the most important points in our <br /> comments above, we reserve the right to add to them or amend them as we <br /> become more familiar with providing fire protection to airports. <br /> Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Company is obligated by contract to provide fire <br /> protection to all citizens and property within its district. Midway is no <br /> exception. We are certainly far from enthusiastic about the possibility of <br /> a major airport being located in our territory because it presents fire <br /> fighting problems that are outside the range of our experience. However, if <br /> the County Commissioners impose the above recommendations as requirements that <br /> must be met before Midway is allowed to operate, then we feel that we will be <br /> able to provide adequate fire portection. <br /> The above statement was discussed and approved by the Board of Directors on <br /> June 22, 1982. Please note that we had requested, that Peloquin and Associates <br /> provide us with a narrative description of the Midway proposal for our June 22 <br /> meeting of the Board. The document was not provided to us. Since our deliberations <br /> were based upon limited information we must reserve the right to amend or <br /> supplement the recommendations in this document if and when the requested <br /> information is provided. 1 7 <br /> (57 ( 5 <br /> Edward S. Jehnson, President <br />