HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Commission 2024-09-11 MinutesCITY OF SAN RAFAEL
FIRE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
In person meeting at 1375 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
The meeting was called to order at 4:00p.m. by Chair Burford
Present:
Chair Stan Burford
Commissioner David Fonkalsrud
Commissioner John Chung
Commissioner Brian Waterbury
Commissioner Donna McCusker
Commissioner Ken Johnson
Chief Roman
Thomas Wong
Chief Sinnott
1. Open Time for Public Expression
No public Comment.
2. Approval of Minutes – August 8, 2024
Chair Burford asks if there are any corrections or objections, hearing none, the minutes are
adopted unanimously.
3. Fire Foundation – Verbal Update from Commissioner Donna McCusker
The Fire Foundation is starting early and asking for donations now for the upcoming Crab Feed.
Chair Burford asks if the Foundation can come and provide the Commission an update
4. 150th Anniversary Sub Committee – Verbal Update from Commissioner Chung
Commissioner Chung says the open house at FS54 went well on Sunday.
Want to have an open house at 51 and to do a celebration for the 150th on Sunday, December
15.
A request for assistance with a pop-up history exhibit at the open house.
5. Current Media Coverage
Article about a burn box. Chief Roman says San Rafael has looked into it but it is expensive and
we currently pay contractors to remove the material off site.
6. Chair and Commission Member Reports:
• Ken Johnson says he was at Mt Kilimanjaro and the #1 issue is wildfire prevention and
they do a lot of work to mitigate it. They do a lot of controlled burns.
• Stan Burford– Chair: No report.
• David Fonkalsrud- Vice Chair: No report.
• Donna McCusker: No report
• John Chung: Went to Ember Stomp and was impressed and shout out to Sara and the
team
• Brian Waterbury: No report.
7. Fire Chief Report
Chief Sinnott’s Report:
• Well attended station 52 and 54 open houses.
• A number of incidents occurred including two fires behind St. Vincents.
Meeting adjourned at 4:52 PM
