TOWN OF NEWBURY
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
MINUTES OF MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
The monthly meeting of the Town of Newbury Board of Fire
Engineers was called to order by Chief William Pearson at 7:00
pm at the Byfield Station with the following members present:
William Pearson, Douglas Janvrin, Jr., Douglas Janvrin, Sr.,
Timothy Wareham, Nate Walker, Robert Dash and Justin Webb.
Motion made by Timothy Wareham and 2nd by Justin Webb to accept
the minutes from August 19, 2013 as read. Motion passed
unanimously.
Plans for 67 Newburyport Turnpike were reviewed and discussed.
A radio box system is being investigated by the Town. This
system would receive boxes from both stations in the Newbury
Police dispatch center. Should the air horn system fail or if it
decided to discontinue the use of the air horns, this system
would allow the boxes for both stations to be monitored
continuously. This system can also be expanded to allow for
additional radio boxes if desired.
Recent issues regarding fire dispatch at the Newbury Police
dispatch center were discussed. Chief Pearson will contact
Deputy Chief Lucey to address these concerns.
The Board was updated on the progress of the proposed Public
Safety Building.
Captain Wareham discussed the color of the new gear. The Captain
would like to stay with black gear instead of the tan gear which
was received. Chief Pearson states that tan gear was purchased
because the Board was told by our sales representative that this
was the safest gear available.
There will be fire drills next Monday at 7:00 pm at the
Governor's Academy.
Chief Pearson states that fire drills at the schools have been
conducted.
Motion made by Timothy Wareham and 2nd by Robert Dash to adjourn
at 20:30 hours. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Douglas Janvrin, Jr.
Clerk
Board of Fire Engineers
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