Department Operations Update - Meeting Professionalism: Respect the meeting, respect the person talking, keep conversations based on the fire department. Speak with professionalism and respect. - Firehouse cleanliness: Need to focus more on keeping our station clean. - Absolutely no alcohol or alcohol consumption in the meetings. - Concerns need to be addressed directly with chief, or in our meetings. - Updated agenda to be implemented in December. - Debriefs to be included in future meeting agendas. - Meeting structure: Changes to bylaws - Training hours and call response are going to be communicated at each meeting along with meeting attendance violations (3 or more missed/unexcused meetings). - Motor vehicle accidents: Pages to all MVAs will continue; a response is required and necessary. Response is expected. - Training communication set to improve. Integration with Ridgway's google calendar to include Ouray's training events ready by December meeting. - Full Time Chief position: Will be treated like a normal full-time city position; City administration will have decision on final hire. Requested to include members from OVFD membership on interview committee. - 2026 Budget: Most capital was cut for 2026. Reviewed budget items contained in general funds.
*Fireworks * - Work Day: Saturday, 11/15 @12:00am at the Ridgway training grounds.
Station Layout - Office moving to former workroom. Lockable storage for valuable items will take place of current office. Workbench will move to compressor room.
December Meeting - December 8th. RSVP "NO" with Chief if you cannot make it. Spouses/partners only. Bring White Elephant gift under $30. Will be in the tavern at the Wright Opera House @6p.
Old Chairs (metal folding) - Available for members to take; not the new plastic ones.
800mHz Fire Channel - Will be coming available in the next few months.
3rd of July 2026 - $5000 for band, $10,000 total proposed. Motion made and seconded. Unanimously approved.
Old Business - Fireworks: 6" tubes need adjusted, Jack on front of new trailer needs adjusted. Need to setup day to burn cardboard pit and collect wire. Wire needs a more permanent solution. Evaluate pre-tied for July 4th.
New Business -
Donations - SMPA $294, Kristopher's Culinaire $100
Training Hours/New Calls: No update
Budget update: Ladder truck rebuild completed.
Other updates: Website in progress, Shirts/supplies/etc. are locked in the room under the stairs; officers can retrieve items people that need them. New duty shirts will be available for members that are out of probation.
Truck Maintenance/Needs: Whiteboard is hung up behind the ladder truck.
New Storage areas: Tools - rescue bay, hose room - in progress, Compressor room - cleaning supplies