I read the minutes of the LMRFD Board meeting and agree with Ellen, Chief Winn get's it...
I agree with what Ellen says in her post so here it is....
Posted by Ellen Reh-Bower to the Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire District EXPOSED Facebook page
The new LMRFD Chief, Steve Winn, comported himself well at the Board meeting Friday. He appeared knowledgeable and informed in the reports he gave. He made a lengthy and successful argument to the Board for grant matching funds of $15,000 - $20,000 for a grant submitted by prior Chief Tim Bonnee and accepted in part. It was for some high tech fire equipment beyond my comprehension. I recommend asking Chief Winn for details on that.
The only complaints I heard about Chief Winn was that he does not show up for fire calls, and Meadview coverage was down since he became Chief to 8 days in August, from the historical 10-15. Chief Winn expounded on the difficulty LMRFD has had, historically, manning the station in Meadview. He explained that because all but 1 of the fire/EMS personnel are P.O.C.’s (part time), with full time positions in other Fire Districts, the LMRFD takes a back seat to their primary employers’ needs. Those needs have been ramped up due to COVID-19 and extensive fires, Chief Winn explained.
Personnel availability has also historically been a loyalty issue, with individuals loyal to a Chief rather than the citizens of the LMRFD. Every time a Chief leaves, a certain number of personnel leave as well. This highlights the need for LOCAL personnel who would remain to serve their friends and neighbors in the District in which they live, no matter what happens at the Chief level. We see that loyalty clearly demonstrated with our ONE local employee, Mike Pettway, who has stuck with the LMRFD through thick and thin. He ALWAYS shows up, if he is in the area, it doesn’t matter who sits in the Chief’s chair, whether or not he likes them, or whether or not they show up.
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