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2875 145th St. West
Rosemount, MN 55068
FIRE
0EPTS
MEMBERSHIP
Total Membership ----- 3$
Elected Positions/Approved by City Council
Chief ---------------------1 --------------e Year term
Asst. Chief ------------- I -------------- I Year term
Secretary------------ I -------------- I year term
Appointed Positions/Approved by the Membership
Captains -------- -4
Lieutenants ------- r
Fire Marshall -----1
Training Dept. ----3
Safety Officer -----t
These positions and the number of people in each area can be
expanded or reduced as the chief deems necessary. Any
additions to the fire department are subject to the approval
of the City Council. Likewise any resignations from the RFC
are accepted by the City Council
City ordinance allows the fire department to be expanded to
a total of 100 members.. At the present time; operating out
of one fire station and considering the population of
Rosemount, the RFD has taken the position of attempting to
maintain a roster of approximately 40 members.
E Q I PHEM1
Aerial/ Elevating Platforms ------------ I
Pumpers-------------------------------- 3
Grass Rigs ----------------------------
Tanker,.-------------------------------- I
Reel Tr•uck----------------------------- I
Rescue Vehicle----------- 1
These vehicles are replaced or refurbished as needed. Some
of the vehicles are over 20 years old but st i 1 l serve the
department we l 1 .There .are long range plans for purchase or
reconditioning of the apparatus in the CIP budget for the
next five Years.
TFAI4IL1P--__�C_CAT I Cd
During the first year on the RFD a new member wi 1 1 be
required to complete the following training:
Fire Fighter I --------------------------- 72 hour=.
First Responder -------------------------- 40 hours
Naz -Hat Training ----------- ----- ------24 hour
RFD Training ----------------- -----------90 hours
H i sc Training ---------------------------- -
Y 226 hours +
After the first :Near the fire fighter wi 1 1 continue to
receive training at a rate of about 100 150 hours each
year.
Some fire fighters also coo on to be to be certified as Et°Fi's
or paramedics.
With ever increasing fire hazards, haz-mat incidents, state
regulations, and OSHA requirements the demand for additional
training will continue to increase. A number of fire
fighters will be spending more of their personal time to
increase their sk: i l 1 and better serve the community,
Drill Schedule
First Tuesday 6:30---^:30
Second Tuesday 6:30 --- 9 :311
Fourth Tuesday 6:.30---8: 0
8:30 Meet.
?� The -fire department doe=_ not dr• i 1 1
on the first Tuesday of June, July
or August.
Regularly scheduled officers meetings are on the Honda:r'
before the first drill of the month.
STATISTICS
An annual report for 1987 ix1as suppI ied in January for '>,our
rev i ear). It contained a br•eakdovin of ca.] Is by type and month.
In addition you should be receiving a monthly report of fire
and rescue cal Is.
It is planned to expand the annual report to give more of a
comparison to previous years.The fire department v1ill be
r•epor• t i ng to the City Council twice each year, and whenever
requested.
On an average the RFC responds to :lust over 200 calls each
Year. Approximately 67X of those calls are for medical
reasons, and 53:x: for fire calls.
OPERATION ---- FIRES
There is no one at the Fire Station on a regular basis. VIhen
the 911 system is activated the call is routed to the
Sheriff's department. The Sheriff"s department has the
responsibility to page the RFD. There are SOP' s for each
type of call and the members are trained and knotwil edoeabl .y
as to hots, to respond for each type of call and th t&oha.t
equipment. tAle attempt to have a chief., assistant chief, or
captain on the scene at all times. Because of vlork schedules
and fami ly commi tmeats that is not Always possible. Each
fire fighter has been trained to .assume command should the
need arise. The fire scene operates in a papa -military
fashion.
Reports are filled out for each call. The Fire marshal]
rev i evis them and fort,iar•ds them to the state fire marshal i `s
office.
0PEERAT I Cdj__--_-_-F' SLUE CALLS
The scene of a rescue call is operated much the same as a
fire cal1.one notable difference is that at a rescue call
the police have the authority to run the scene and the fire
department is present to assist. The RFD does not transport
victims. We assist in basic life support and prepare the
patient for transport. The ambulance service Health East +
formerly Divine Redeemer) does the transporting. Fire
fighters from our department are often called on to go tyti th
the ambulance ajhen they need more help on board.
Reports of rescue calls are also kept and reported to the
state fire marshal 1 's office.
MISCELLANEOUS
The RFD has a. mutual aid agreement wi i l all the departments
Of Dakota County.
The Chief's of Dakota County meet monthly to carry out
business and share mutual concerns.
The RFD belongs to the capitol City Regional. This is A
number• of departments tai thin the state that get together
three times each Year to conduct fire business.
The RFD belongs to the Minnesota State Fire Fighter's
Association. They meet once annually and tx)e send four
delegates.
The RFD belongs the the Minnesota State Fire Chief's
Association. Heetinq once annually.
The RFD is responsible for issuing burning permits voi thin
the city of Rosemount
The Rosemount Fire Department has a. hand in: parades, fire
t%lor•ks, Various holiday and city celebrations, etc.
NEEDS
Having not completed and kind of extensive research And
having been Chief for only five weeks I hesitate to project
too far into the future as far as need_ are concerned. There
appears to be a need in the areas. of:
Increased Training Budget ----------- OBHA,titate Requirements
Raise in Pay-----------
------------------------ Medical and Tax will
lower our current amount of
Pay.. <Aver•age $800.I0/yr�:.
"Chiefs Car ------------------------- transportation, place
for command post, radia
Pagers-------------------------- --- Some of our pagers. are
getting pretty old need
updating, giving a lot
of problems.
Computer ---------------------------- SARA requirements,
misc.
OTHER
The Dakota County Emergency Preparedness Board in
conjunction with the 911 board had a surplus of money for
1?87. They made grants available to organizations who had
done emergency medical training in 1=87 The RFD made
application and recieyed $750.00 to be applied toward
further training.
We currently have an application in with the DNR in hopes of
getting some funds to be applied to the tanker project.
ROSEMOUNT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068
ROSEMOUNT FIREMAN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION
Membership consists of any regular active member of the Rosemount
Fire Department
The Relief Association is ruled by a board of trusties composed
of a President, Vice -President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two
General Trusties. The offices are elected at the annual meeting
in January. Ex-OfficioTrusties are the Chief of Rosemount Fire
Department, the Mayor, and the Administrator/Clerk of the City of
Rosemount.
It is the duty of the Board of Trusties to prepare modes and
plans for the safe and profitable investment of the
unappropriated funds of the Association. We also make provisions
for assistance to be rendered to each sick or disabled member,
and to the survivors of any deceased member.
The Association has control of two funds. The General Fund is
funded from dues, fines, application fees, entertainment and
other miscellaneous sources and is dispersed for any purpose
reasonably related to the welfare of the Association or its
members
The Special Fund is funded from any tax sources and all funds or
property donated or granted to the Association. Its
disbursements are specifically authorized by law as follows:
a) The Association pays sick and disability benefits to its
members not to exceed $1,000 per year or illness.
b) The Association pays death benefits of $1,200 for each year
of service in the RFD.
c) The Association pays retirement fees to its members who have
served as an active fire fighter in the RFD for 20 or more
years and who has reached the age of 50 years or more. This
retirement is $1,200 for each year of service.
It is the commitment of the Board to continue the prudent
investment of funds and maintain a retirement rate that is
relative to the communities in the area.
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BYLAWS OF 111E
ROSEMOUNT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
ARTICLE 1
MEMBERS
Section I. All members of the present organization as it now exists and all
officers thereof shall hold their membership in this organization.
Section 2. New members may be added to the Department until the number
rear es as many as the Council has determined. Anyone applying for
membership must live within the city limits of Rosemount.
Section 3. Application for membership may be accepted by any member of the
epi artment and turned over to the Chief. The Chief will turn the
application over to the Membership/Grievance Committee (M/G Committee).
They will interview the applicant, arrange for a doctor's examination,
schedule the applicant to undergo an agility test, and oversee any other
requirement the Department may deem necessary. Having evaluated the
applicant on these requirements, the M/G Committee will present their
recommendation to the Department at a regular meeting. If the applicant
receives a majority vote of the members present at the meeting, the
applicant may be accepted on a one year's probation, or placed on a waiting
list. Acceptance of members is subject to confirmation by the Council.
ARTICLE 2
OFFICERS
Section 1. The Department officers shall be: Chief, Assistant Chief and
Te—c F _eT ary.
Section 2. All of the above officers shall be elected at an annual meeting
w c s held on the fourth Tuesday in January of each year. The Assistant
Chief and Secretary who are elected shall assume their duties following the
annual meeting and shall hold their respective office for one year. The
Chief who is elected shall assume duties following the annual meeting and
shall hold office for two years. The election of officers is subject to
confirmation by the Council. Should any officer not be able to complete his
term of office, the membership will make temporary provisions until the
office can be filled at the next annual meeting.
Section 3. Any non -probationary member of the Department shall be eligible
or iny- of the offices above mentioned.
ARTICLE 3
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Chief to have full control of the
Department and apparatus at all times. He shall make such rules as he may
deem necessary to maintain the efficiency of all- the fire fighters. He may
appoint fire marshals, training instructors, battalion chiefs, captains and
lieutenants as he may deem necessary. These appointments shall be subject
to approval by the membership. Ile shall preside over al] meetings of the
Department and perform all other necessary duties usual to the office of
Chief.
Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Assistant Chief to assist the Chief
in his work and to perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the
Chief. In the absence of the Chief, the Assistant Chief shall perform all
the duties of the Chief.
Section 3. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep accurate and
correct minutes of all meetings of the department. He shall maintain a
complete list of all members of the department and call the roll of the
membership at every meeting; noting those present and absent. Ile shall
perform all duties usual to a secretary's office and such other duties as
may be required of him.
ARTICLE 4
DUTIES OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Section 1. It shall be the duty of a fire fighter to protect life and
property Tn case of a fire or other disaster or emergency the Department is
called for. Fire fighters shall respond to the station for all alarms, or
as designated by the chief or assistant chief. Fire fighters shall
participate in meetings, drills, and other Department training activities,
and shall keep the apparatus, tools and equipment in good condition. After
each alarm or training session, fire fighters shall be sure all equipment
and vehicles are properly serviced, housed and ready for further service
before leaving the station. They shall keep the station and premises neat,
clean, and in good order. A fire fighter shall assume command at a fire or
emergency in the.absence of an officer. Fire "fighters shall perform other
related work as required or assigned by the chief or assistant chief.
ARTICLE 5
MEMBERSHIP/GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The M/G Committee shall consist of four (4) fire fighters and
one c airperson who is a fire fighter. Each committee member shall
serve on the M/G Committee for a term of two years. The chairperson shall
serve for a term of one year. Chiefs, captains and lieutenants are not
allowed to serve on the M/G Committee.
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Section 2. The chief shall annually appoint two (2) fire fighters to the
/GfT Committee at the regular March meeting. The two new members appointed
by the chief must be ratified by a majority vote of the members present. Of
the two outgoing members, one shall be elected chairperson by a majority
vote of the members present. The M/G Committee is subject to confirmation
by the Council.
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Section 3. The duties of the M/G Committee shall be those that may be
assigned y the chief in addition to the following;
(a) Review all applications for membership in the Department and
present a recommendation to the Department at a regular meeting.
(b) Accept and consider complaints of members and refer them to the
membership at a regular monthly meeting.
(c) Make recommendations to the membership regarding termination of
membership for the fire fighters and officers.
ARTICLE 6
MEETINGS AND TRAINING
Section 1. The regular monthly training of the Department shall be held on
the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1830 hours. Additional day
time or evening training shall be scheduled as deemed necessary by the
chief.
Section 2. The regular monthly meeting of the Department shall be on the
fourth Tuisday of each month at 2030 hours. The chief or assistant chief
may call a special meeting at any time if necessary.
Section 3. The annual meeting of the Department shall be held on the fourth
Tuesday in January at 2030 hours.
Section 4. Members shall be excused from attendance at any meeting and/or
raining session because of sickness, emergency in the family, or inability
to attend due to the nature of their work. Members must contact an officer
prior to the meeting and/or training session whenever possible to be
excused.
Section 5. All members are to report for meetings and/or training sessions
within one-half (1/2) hour of starting time and not leave before being
released by an officer to receive credit for attendance.
ARTICLE 7
LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP OR OFFICE
Section 1. Any officer of the Department for abuse of his authority or
misconduct in office may be impeached and removed from office by a vote of
two-thirds (2/3) of the members present at a regular meeting. This may be
done provided that:
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(a) The charge against them shall be made in writing and filed with
the secretary at least one (1) month before any vote shall be taken, and
(b) The charge against them shall be served in writing by the
secretary at least two weeks before any vote shall be taken.
Section 2. Any member willfully violating any of the provisions of this
ConstituFion and Bylaws of the Department may be expelled at any regular
meeting (unless otherwise noted) by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members
present.
Section 3. All members will respond to thirty percent (30X) of all paged
calls durTng the year. For the purpose of these Bylaws, the year shall run
from November 1 to October 31. Any member who does not meet the thirty
percent requirement will be notified to appear before the M/G Committee at
which time the committee may recommend termination of membership. This
recommendation will be brought to the membership at the annual meeting in
January. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present shall terminate
said membership.
Any member missing three (3) consecutive training sessions or two (2)
consecutive meetings shall be called before the M/G Committee at which time
the member may be placed on probation for a period of up to six (6) months,
or recommended to the membership of the Department at a regular meeting that
membership be terminated. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at
a regular meeting shall terminate said membership.
Any member whose attendance at training sessions is below sixty-six percent
(66%), or whose attendance at meetings is below seventy-five (75%) at the
end of any year will be notified to appear before the M/G Committee at which
time the Committee may recommend termination of membership. This
recommendation will be brought to the membership at the annual meeting in
January. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present shall terminate said
membership.
In considering any of the above, the M/G Committee may consider extenuating
circumstances, including, but not limited to work schedules, family or
personal illness, etc. Prior approval is necessary for a special need.
Section 4. Any action taken pursuant to Sections 1 through 3 of this
Article Tis subject to final action by the Council concerning termination
or retention.
ARTICLE 8
ROLL OF HONOR
Section 1. The Department shall place on the Roll of Honor any active
member w o has become disabled, died, become too old for active duty or has
reached full retirement. Placement on the Roll of Honor requires a majority
vote of members present at a regular meeting.
Section 2. Any member who has been placed on the Roll of Honor may sit in
e meetings of the Department, and have the privilege of debate, but shall
not vote.
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ARTICLE 9
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Amendments to these Bylaws shall not be made except at regular
mee-`t�Tngs-of the Department. Furthermore, due notice shall have been given
one (1) month previous in writing stating the amendments to be made. A two-
thirds (2/3) vote of all members present and Council approval shall be
necessary for its adoption.
ARTICLE 14
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Section 1.
U— Meeting Called to Order
(2) Roll Call
(3 Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting
(4) Report of Committee
R5Communications
, Unfinished Business
(7) New Business
(8) Good of the Department
(9) Adjournment
Section 2. Unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws, Roberts Rules of Order
shall govern all meetings of the Department.
Section 3. For the conduct of any business at any meeting of the
epL�`a m nt, there shall be a quorum consisting of at list fifty percent
(50%) of the regular members present.
ADOPTED by the Rosemount Volunteer F,ire Department this ZZM day of
December,. 1985.
ROSEMOUNT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
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dooekt ure , F re leis BY coter ecr4ar
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rosemount, Dakota County,
Minnesota this ;Zr% day of January, 1986.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
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