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September 22nd, 1975

In his report, Alderman Thompson advised that the Keenlyside
report deals at length with the need to ensure the completion of a St.
John's Standard Course Certificate, and he observed that while it is
presently a requirement in the City's Agreement with the Firemen that
the St. John's Course be completed, there is no requirement that continuing
tests be taken and that he in fact believed a Certificate could expire.

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:

That as recommended in a report from Alderman M.A. Thompson, September
18th, 1975, provided his observation that a St. John's Standard Course
Certificate could, in fact, expire that the Administration be directed
to negotiate this point with the Firefighters’ Union and further that
assurance be given that should a Training Officer be employed that he
would be capable of providing the additional training in resuscitation
as required. Carried.

In his report, Alderman Thompson referred to comments made in the
Keenlyside report relating to the co-ordination of fire services in the
event of a major catastrophe and wherein it was pointed out that "Some
years ago a province-wide frequency was assigned to the Fire Marshal's
Office" but "In fact, very few fire departments' radios have the capability
of transmitting on this frequency" and he advised that while the City's
Department has express direction from the Chief on how to respond to a
requirement from other areas together with guidelines as to the protection

of this Community, no common agreement exists to assure a reciprocating

response from elsewhere,

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That for common disaster situations only an agreement in writing be
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achieved between the surrounding municipalities as to common guidelines

of reciprocating services. Carried.
Alderman Thompson, in his report, referred to comments made in the

Keenlyside report relating to businesses and residential properties

having street numbers and names properly displayed and stating that the

Fire Chief has advised that at present the lack of hundred block markings

on street signs is often confusing.

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Laking: