02/18/2015 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18 2015 13 Session, and Regular Meetings of January 21, 2015, as presented. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF CAPTAIN IN SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT —TROY PLATZ In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox stated that the South Bend Fire Department has a vacancy for a Captain. In accordance with the promotion policy established by the South Bend Fire Department and IAFF Local 362, Chief Cox recommends that Firefighter First Class Troy Platz be promoted to the rank of Captain in Special Assignment effective February 18, 2015, for a probationary period of one year. Chief Cox stated that Firefighter Platz was appointed to the South Bend Fire Department on June 5, 2002 and has proven his leadership skills and ability in fire suppression as well as EMS job functions. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation for promotion was accepted and approved. Chief Cox pinned Captain Platz's badge on him. The Board joined him in congratulating him on his promotion. APPROVE PERMANENT PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF CAPTAIN — DARRELL EILER In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox stated that on February 19, 2014, Firefighter Darrell Filer was placed in the position of Captain in Special Assignment. The assignment required several evaluations in order to determine his abilities in a leadership position. Chief Cox stated that Firefighter Eiler has completed all requirements of the position he has occupied in outstanding fashion and he is therefore recommending that he be permanently promoted to the rank of Captain, no longer in Special Assignment, effective February 18, 2015- Chief Cox stated Captain Filer was appointed as the Fire Department's Public Education Officer last year and has done a phenomenal job. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation for promotion was accepted and approved. APPROVE PERMANENT PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF CAPTAIN — GERARD ELLIS In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox stated that on February 19, 2014, Firefighter Gerard Ellis was placed in the position of Captain in Special Assignment. The assignment required several evaluations in order to determine his abilities in a leadership position. Chief Cox stated that Firefighter Ellis has completed all requirements of the position he has occupied in outstanding fashion and he is therefore recommending that he be permanently promoted to the rank of Captain, no longer in Special Assignment, effective February 18, 2015. Chief Cox noted he has done a fantasticjob. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recotmmendation for promotion was accepted and approved. COMMENDATIONS Ms. Kathryn Roos, Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office, stated she had a letter from Mayor Buttigieg she would like to read, noting the Mayor was out of town and sent his regrets that he could not attend today's meeting. Ms. Roos stated Mayor Buttigieg thanked all of the firefighters being commended today for their bravery and dedication in their response to this fire. He noted without hesitation they put their lives at risk to rescue others. IIe stated this gives us a chance to honor what you do on a daily basis. Mayor Buttigieg stated he regularly hears stories like this about our Police and Fire personnel putting their lives at risk on behalf of all South Bend residents. Mayor Buttigieg stated he wished to thank them for all they do for our citizens. Chief Cox stated that shortly after this fire, the Mayor joined the Chief's and met with the firemen involved in this incident and had discussions about what happened. COMMENDATIONS FOR CAPTAIIQ BRANDON MAY AND FIREFIGHTERS GENE AMOR AND JASON ELICK Fire Chief Stephen Cox presented the following commendation: COMMENDATION FOR CAPTAIN BRANDON MAY AND FIREFIGHTERS GENE AMOR AND JASON ELICK WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety wishes to issue commendations to individuals thatperform meritorious service on behalf of the citizens of this community, and;