Charger 2522

Kevin Daw was here this morning and replaced the charger unit on 2522.  He also indicated that the Stihl chain saw was in need of a new oil cap which they were getting.  Thank you.

FW: Motorola portables on Black

Hi Folks,

The recent problem with our Motorola portables not receiving dispatch on Black has been fixed.  It was a problem at the base station at Coxcomb.  The Motorola portables are very picky and were more vulnerable than other models. 

Our preferred channel is still the Blue repeater (at Skyline) or Blue direct. 

I am working on a chart and/or map that will help outline the working frequencies.  Thank you.

Congrats Mark Truax!

Congratulations to Mark for receiving an award from the state at this year’s Hazardous Materials Teams conference.  Mark received an award “Given to an Individual who has Worked Thanklessly to Help HazMat Teams Succeed”.  Great Job Mark!!!

STIHL 025 on 2522

Aaron,

 

There was an excessive amount of bar oil on the shelf of 2522.  The majority of the pool was under the STIHL 025, I checked the reservoir and it was half empty and visibly leaking out of the cap.  I refilled the reservoir and tightened down the cap, however I feel that it was more than just a loose cap and should be looked into.

 

Thank you,

 

Adam Casillas

Motorola portables on Black

Hello all,

 

I have detected a problem with receiving dispatch on our Motorola portables on “Black”.  I do not exactly understand why.  The bottom line is that Black is not a good option for us until we get this sorted out.

 

During some testing last night and this morning the problem seems to be isolated to our portables ability to hear dispatch.  I successfully tested with a Knappa engine and my portable last night.  I could hear them just fine.  I did a similar test between my Icom portable and another Motorola portable and that worked just fine too.  My Icom portable could hear dispatch just fine.  This is most likely a programming problem with the PL tone but it is odder than most that I have seen.  The fact that dispatch is the one that I can’t hear is weird. 

 

We will try to sort this out as quickly as possible.  Until then please avoid Black when possible.  In a mutual aide situation you may be okay with other mobiles or portables.   I can’t guarantee it.  Be reminded that the Vertex back up portable in each engine may be useful as a work around.  Thank you.

Lock box at star of the sea

Good morning friends,
Yesterday we were called to a fire alarm at the old star of the sea, address 1411 grand. Upon gaining access to a very rusty lockbox that was in fact rusted shut, we found that there was one single key inside the lockbox, and that this key did not work for any of the exterior doors that we tried.

Luckily our call was at an hour which we could find a representative (a pastor) in order to gain access. We discussed the lockbox situation with the pastor, and he informed us that he is under the impression that the building manager JP Moss is aware of this problem and is ordering a new lockbox as well as placing a new key in it. Lieutenant Corbit is planning on following up with Chief curzon.

Botton line, until further notice there is no key in the lockbocx at star of the sea 1411 grand ave.

Thanks
Rob

Zoll on 2523

A Zoll AED Pro has been placed in service on 2523 in lieu of a LifePak 500.