Johnson Lane was approved to receive a new engine. An all-wheel drive, 1000 GPM engine on an International chassis. That same engine was the first engine assigned
as Engine 14 and now back at Station 1.
Physical exams were in questions and problems on scheduling were being discussed. The decision at that time was that new members had to come to the district office to
schedule their physical.
The new district logo sketches were not available and would be reviewed at a later date. The logo they were talking about was the one in use prior to our new logo.
Volunteer recruitment was also discussed. Recruiting posters were one idea. Most departments indicated that they would use the posters if provided. Twenty seven
years later, recruitment is still a challenge.
The district office phone number was changed to 782-9040. Wow, isn’t that our number today? We have had that number for 27 years now.
A discussion was also held about “district reserve volunteers.” This would allow personnel who want to volunteer but who were not affiliated with a volunteer
department to join as a “district member.” No action was taken.
Pay phones were being considered at each station. It is assumed for outside the station for public use in the event of someone pulling up to the station and needing
emergency assistance. We currently are looking at call boxes outside our unstaffed stations some 27 years later.
