February 2008
I have been working diligently with the El Dorado County Grand Jury, Glen Eastman, CPA, Joe Harn and his staff at the County Auditor/Controllers Office, US Forest Service, Chairman Rogers and other board members to settle past financial management issues. I have met daily with Bob Rogers in the office and speak to him regularly on the telephone nights and weekends. We have been in contact with Kevin Dale, the District's Attorney on a regular basis in consultation on many different issues.
I attended the Divide Chamber of Commerce meeting to speak on the new Fire Code and Wildland Urban Interface issues. Also in attendance were Jeff Burch GVFPD and B/C Susan Todd from Cal Fire.
Attended Camino Dispatch users meeting.
Attended 2 El Dorado Fire Chiefs meetings.
Linda and I met with the El Dorado County Forest Supervisor, the Fire Management Officer and Dispatch Supervisor to discuss and start planning a new contract for FY 2008/2009.
Linda and I met with Scott Vail, Deputy Chief of the California Office of Emergency Services and his financial staff to gather information and to initiate work towards a new contract for FY 08/09.
I attended 3 Fire Board meetings. Prepared a revised budget for the remaining portion of FY 07/08.
Attended JPA operational planning meeting.
Attended both scheduled District training sessions.
Traveled to Rescue FD to receive equipment from the Office of Transportation Safety Grant with Wes Norman.
I Purchased 3 new reclining chairs for the Crew Quarters. I Received $320.00 in donations from the public to help offset cost. I approached the Firefighter Association for a donation also.
I worked with Roy, Jeff, Kevin and Steve on a Saturday cleaning the Greenwood Fire Station..BIG JOB!
Chairman Rogers and myself met with Paul Bado on Monday, Feb 11, 2008 to discuss his written complaints and request for promotion.
I responded to numerous emergency dispatches and non-emergency details as needed.
I have interviewed 4 bookkeepers to contract with the District for services. On Monday, Feb.11, myself, Mr. Eastman, Chairman Rogers and Board member Cleaver met with Ms. Jessica Russell and invited her to come to the office on Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008 for a orientation with Mr. Eastman and myself. Should all parties be satisfied, we will be entering into a contract with her service.
I have been working on the hiring process for an Engineers position and setting up the promotional process for a Captains position. Captain's interviews will be scheduled for February 21 with Engineer testing to be conducted February 23. It is our goal to start the new staffing level on March 1, 2008. In addition, we will be going to a 48 hour on, 96 hour off schedule effective April 5, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
William Dekker, Fire Chief
