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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 27, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 23 (6. LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT, Continued) Van Eyll noted Burlington Northern will be speaking to the emergency managers next month regarding some of the Hazmat material that travels over the rail lines and that four or five of the Long Lake firefighters will be traveling to Colorado for training that is being sponsored by the railroad. Van Eyll noted the fire department is required by the federal government to have a certain number of firefighters participate in that training. Van Eyll noted both of the fire trucks have foam compression systems and additional training will also be provided on that system. Van Eyll indicated the firefighters typically meet at the end of the year to discuss upcoming goals for the fire department and that overall the fire department did well on meeting the goals outlined for 2013. Anderson stated she was glad to hear about the railroad based training that the fire department will be sending representatives to since that is a hot issue right now. Van Eyll stated last year at the legislature funds for training and equipment were approved and training relating to the oil pipeline was also included. Printup noted the number of fire calls is relatively small as compared to the non-emergency calls, and asked when the fire department experienced the tipping point where fires are more minimal than non-fire calls. Van Eyll stated it has been a gradual process over a number of years and relates in part to better construction methods, the permitting process, and inspections. The majority of the fires seen nowadays are cooking fires or people related fires rather than electrical fires. Levang noted another big accomplishment for the fire department was the dedication of the memorial. Van Eyll stated the memorial was dedicated last year and was a very proud moment for the fire department. McMillan asked if they are currently advertising for firefighters. Van Eyll stated they do have some advertisements out at Station No. 2 and a couple of applications have been received for Station No. 1. Van Eyll indicated some of the applicants are people looking for full- time employment, which is not something that is being offered. Printup asked when the next social event will be held. Van Eyll stated the 5K run will be held on July 26 and that the fire department has its softball games on Thursday evenings. Anderson moved, Levang seconded, to approve payment to the City of Long Lake in the amount of $2,673 for Orono’s share of the 2013 Fire Department overage. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 06/09/2014 Approval of Council Minutes 05/27/2014 [Page 8 of 23]