HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Commission 2025-10-08 MinutesSAN RAFAEL FIRE COMMISSION MINUTES
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 @ 4:00 P.M.
Public Safety Center
1375 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Attendees:
David Fonkalsrud – Chair
Ken Johnson - Vice Chair
Stan Burford
John Chung
Donna McCusker
Brian Waterbury
Chief Sinnott
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm.
1. Open Time for Public Expression
No public comments.
2. Approval of Minutes – October 8, 2025
Chair Fonkalsrud asks if there are any changes to the draft minutes. Hearing none,
Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner
McCusker and approved unanimously.
3. SAFE Team – Presentation
Presentation postponed.
4. Fire Foundation – Verbal Update from Commissioner Donna McCusker
Fire Foundation held a fundraiser at Andy’s Market. Fire Foundation is working on
getting input from the Fire Department on next big need. Chair Fonkalsrud is still
working on the website.
5. 150th Anniversary Sub Committee – Verbal Update from Commissioner Chung
Open house is this Saturday, 10-1 at PSC. Will show case auto extrication at noon.
6. Chair and Commission Member Reports:
David Fonkalsrud – Commissioner Johnson and McCusker were reappointed to for
another 4 years. The badge pinning ceremony was great and good representation by
City Council. The next meeting will be held at Station 57.
Ken Johnson – No report
Stan Burford – Saw an ad for the Fire department looking for EMTs. The Department is
launching a BLS team in early 2026.
John Chung – Think about finding sponsorships for fire house decorations from local
businesses.
Donna McCusker – Came across a PGE flyer in the Sierras. Commissioner Burford has
seen that as an insert in the IJ.
Brian Waterbury – Did a ride along with Chief Hamilton. Was very impressed with the
level of sophistication and was impressive. Went out the ECC too which was
interesting.
7. Fire Chief Report
Chief Sinnott provides updates on the department and incidents in the past month.
Meeting adjourned at 5:14.