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San Rafael Fire Department
1375 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
FIRE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
August 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
In Person Meeting at 1375 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Stan Burford.
Present:
Chair Nadine Stan Burford
Commissioner Ken Johnson
Commissioner Dave Fonkalsrud
Commissioner Thomas Weathers
Deputy Fire Chief Robert Sinnott
1. Open Time for Public Expression
No public comments
2. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Burford makes a motion to approve the draft minutes.
Motion approved.
Chair Burford moved to adopt the draft minutes.
The minutes were adopted unanimously.
3. Fire Foundation
Chair Burford presented on behalf of Donna McCusker
Chair Burford updates us on the need for volunteers for the Crabfeed on December 9th
4. Current Media Coverage
Commissioner Weathers talks about Maui Fires
Commissioner Fonkalsrud began by talking about the Fire break in Novato
Chief Sinnott began by touching on the vegetation management improvement in San Rafael
Chair Burford began by talking on the San Rafael San Anselmo fuel reduction zone project
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San Rafael Fire Department
1375 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
5. Commissioners’ Report
Commissioners Fonkalsrud:
Commissioner Fonkalsrud updates the commission on IT around social media channels
Commissioners Johnson:
Commissioner Johnson shares his take on the fire prevention efforts
Commission Weathers:
Commissioner Weathers asks Chief Sinnott about a ride along
Commission Weathers also asks about the fire commission vacancy
Chair Burford:
Chair Burford began by talking about the new rules and regulations
Chair Burford asks on the possibility of holding fire commission meetings at various fire stations
He also mentions the City Attorney will be attending October meeting
Chair Burford also asks about the benefits of possibly having different department heads attend a fire
commission meeting
Chair Burford asks how often the fire department taps into a swimming pool
6. Fire Chief’s Report
Chief Sinnott provides an overview of the Fire Chief’s Report and answers any questions pertaining to it
Meeting adjourned at 4:56pm