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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
FIRE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
February 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Via Zoom
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Chair Mizroch.
Present:
Chair Stephen Mizroch
Vice Chair Larry Luckham
Commissioner Nadine Hade
Commissioner Ken Johnson
Commissioner Thomas Weathers
Commissioner Stan Burford
Commissioner David Fonkalsrud
Fire Chief Darin White
1. Open Time for Public Expression
No public comments
2. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Luckham had corrections to the minutes of the January Fire
Commission meeting
Commissioner Luckham moved to adopt the corrected minutes of the January Fire
Commission meeting with Commissioner Burford seconding the motion. The minutes
were approved unanimously.
3. Fire Foundation Update
Chairman Mizroch reported that the Fire Foundation currently has a balance of
approximately $97,000, $25,000 of which was recently raised.
Chairman Mizroch reported that the Fire Foundation is still evaluating the annual
Crab Feed and if this is the optimal vehicle for SRFF fundraising.
Chairman Mizroch updated on two SRFF projects:
- A training and education trip by Angel Landaverde of SRFD to Guatemala
- A breakfast “thank you” to be delivered to SRFD stations in April to recognize the
hard work of SRFD teams throughout COVID
Chairman Mizroch reported that Jack Devlin will end his term at SRFF in June.
4. Historic Subcommittee Update
No updates
5. Commissioners’ Reports
Commissioner Mizroch noted that next month will end his final term on the Fire
Commission. Motions to appoint Commissioner Luckham as Chair and
Commissioner Hade as Vice Chair were unanimously approved by the Fire
Commission.
Commissioner Luckham shared his experiences with Angel Landaverde and his
work with the Firefighters Without Borders organization that helps provide training
and equipment donations in underserved countries. Commissioner Luckham also
called out the need to acknowledge SRFD firefighters and the challenges they have
encountered with COVID.
Commissioner Weathers commented on the recent wildfire at Stinson Beach.
Commissioner Hade had no report.
Commissioner Johnson commented that students from Marin schools under the
Archdiocese of San Francisco could be available fo r volunteering for SRFD
fundraising and other events, as they have service hour requirements.
Commissioner Johnson also shared materials with background on the increasing
challenges for residents to access fire insurance.
Commissioner Fonkalsrud commented on recent events in Baltimore and Stockton
related to firefighter safety while responding to incidents. Chief White commented on
the safety processes in place at SRFD.
Commissioner Burford shared his recent experience in taking a 2 am call from SRFD
to assist with a neighbor having a medical emergency, and how his neighbor’s Apple
watch was instrumental in the emergency response.
6. Fire Chief’s Report
Chief White updated on the following activity/incidents:
- MWPA: Grants are currently available for applicants, retroactive to 2021, and will
be available on a first come, first serve basis.
- COVID: Agencies in California are taking a more definitive stance on requiring
vaccinations for a variety of positions, including emergency responders, and
there could be an order from Marin County Public Health soon. SRFD will be
monitoring for any staffing implications. SRFD will also be monitoring for any new
variants, and it will continue the use of masks, social distancing, surface
disinfecting and other COVID procedures.
- Merrydale Ave. Incident: A bedroom fire on January 24th. Some detectors
worked and all were safe. A Ring camera provided helpful information for the
investigation.
- Auto Rollover Incident on N. San Pedro Rd.: A passerby Good Samaritan
tumbled down a hill while trying to assist occupants of the rolled over vehicle.
SRFD personnel assisted with both.
- Station Renovations: The renovations of Stations 54 and 55 are underway.
- Planned Ceremony at SR Public Safety Center: Considering a Fall opening,
depending on COVID.
Meeting adjourned at 4:53 pm