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REGULAR MEETING <br />1. <br />Tony Schelske <br />2. <br />Robert Rose <br />3. <br />Tony Nania <br />4. <br />Joseph Wagner <br />5. <br />Brad Fuelling <br />6. <br />Ryan Ort <br />7. <br />Patrick Kottkamp <br />8. <br />Jeff Yoder <br />9. <br />Chris Chapin <br />10. <br />William Fox <br />11. <br />Clifford Powell <br />JANUARY 19, 2011 <br />13. Suzanne Krill <br />14. David Jester <br />15. John Riba <br />16. Michael Brown <br />17. Brian Koloszar <br />18. Michael Lagodney <br />19. Troy Platz <br />20. Christopher Cox <br />21. Michael Filispki <br />22. Michael Humphrey <br />23. Brian McLaughlin <br />R <br />12. Darrell Eiler <br />In a letter to the Board, Chief Buchanon recommended the above listed individuals be approved for <br />the list of candidates eligible for promotion from the rank of Firefighter 1St Class to the rank of <br />Captain. Chief Buchanon noted that eligible candidates will be on special assignment for one year <br />with four evaluations through this time period. Personnel assigned to perform the duties of the rank <br />of Captain shall be paid the same rate per diem as other captains in the South Bend Fire Department <br />while on special assignment; shall be entitled to wear the Captain insignia; and shall be referred to by <br />that title. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the above list <br />of candidates eligible for promotion to Captain was accepted and approved. <br />ACCEPT AND APPROVE SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF <br />CAPTAIN — FIREFIGHTER FIRST CLASS ANTHONY SCHELSKE <br />In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon stated that the South Bend Fire Department has <br />one (1) vacancy for Captain in the Fire Suppression Division. To fill this position, Chief Buchanon <br />recommends that Firefighter First Class Anthony Schelske be promoted to the rank of Captain in <br />Special Assignment effective January 19, 2011. Chief Buchanon stated that Firefighter First Class <br />Schelske was appointed to the South Bend Fire Department on June 1, 2001, and has proven his <br />leadership skills and ability in fire suppression. He is respected by his fellow firefighters and is <br />recommended by his Battalion Chief. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded <br />by Mr. Miller and carried, the promotion was accepted and approved. Chief Howard Buchanon <br />pinned the badge on Firefighter Schelske and the Board joined the Chief in congratulating him. <br />Firefighter Schelske thanked the Board, the Chiefs, and his co- workers for the opportunity and stated <br />he hoped he wouldn't let anyone down. <br />FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — DECEMBER 2010 <br />Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of December 2010 <br />compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. President Dempsey stated the <br />Board would accept the report for filing with a follow -up on the correct number of arsons to come <br />later. <br />A summary is as follows: <br />DECEMBER <br />DECEMBER <br />2009 <br />2010 <br />STRUCTURE FIRES <br />Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents <br />(Estimates) <br />$785,754.00 $158,000.00 <br />INSPECTIONS <br />(Fire Prevention/Inspection Bureau) <br />308 Inspections <br />248 Inspections <br />1 <br />77 Re-Inspections <br />39 Re-Inspections <br />INVESTIGATIONS <br />(Police /Fire Arson Bureau) <br />20 <br />14 <br />Investigations <br />Investigations <br />2 <br />0 <br />Arson <br />Arson <br />FILING OF ANNUAL STATISTICAL ANALYSIS — 2010 <br />Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the annual report for the year of 2010 compiled by <br />the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. The report was accepted for filing. <br />