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San Rafael Fire Department
1375 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
FIRE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
September 13, 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 Stan Burford
Commissioner Donna McCusker
Commissioner Ken Johnson
Deputy Fire Chief Abraham Roman
Commissioner Dave Fonkalsrud
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
Commissioner McCusker talks on crab feed and the need for donations as well as volunteers.
She also mentions a couple of ideas the department could do:
• Therapy Dogs
• Pancake breakfast
4. Current Media Coverage
Chair Burford shares a couple of articles
Commissioner Fonkalsrud also shares an article found on
5. Commissioners’ Report
Commissioner Fonkalsrud touches base on ride-along.
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San Rafael Fire Department
1375 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Commissioner Fonkalsrud also discusses community outreach on social media as well as movies at the
park in Gerstyle Park
Commissioner Johnson references a couple of articles and talks on increase of insurance.
6. Fire Chief’s Report
Chief Roman provides an overview of the Fire Chief’s Report and answers any questions pertaining to it
Meeting adjourned at 4:54pm