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01.88 FIRE COMMISSION MEETING November 14, 1985 Page Two portant function of the Fire District. Mr. Wold said that the District did not look at this as a problem. There has been over two hundred medical calls and only one letter of concern has been received. Chief Berg noted there has been "overkill" on some calls, this was done on purpose and has worked well. Mr. Jerry Sundberg said the Fire District is concentrating on being non - political. The goal is to provide the best protection possible. Mr. Schumacher referred to the 1986 budget and noted salaries could be reduced in the area of medical calls. Mr. Berg noted salaries were a very small portion of the budget. Mr. Benjamin explained that the Commission will be putting the existing protocol into writing. The Councils can then decide what they want, what is most important. At the present time, the Fire District is striving for adequate service, not necessarily equal service. Mrs. Parsons asked if the Fire District was working in conjunction with the Police Departments, the numbers of persons on the scene would get large. Could this be double coverage since police officers have emergency medical training as well. Chief Berg stated they are trying to limit responders and are defining a system that will get the right persons to the scene. Mr. Wold explained it can be a problem getting trained individuals to the scene since all firemen are volunteers and not always available. Mr. LaTuff said this situation will be reviewed, but the service will be continued and the problems will not be disregarded. Mayor Dahl explained where Circle Pines is at regarding the valuation of equipment. There has been discussion regarding one particular truck which has been in need of a lot of repair. Chief Berg explained it is used as a first line pumper at times and felt it was a neces- sary and vital piece of equipment to keep in service. Mayor Dahl said a decision will be made soon on this equipment. Mr. Des Englund explained the need for a new building at station #3 (Centerville) and that the citizens have turned down two bond proposals. He suggested Lino Lakes and Centerville sit down and discuss future plans for the new buildings. Mr. Schumacher asked if the District Planning Committee has discussed priority. Mr. Englund said station #3 should have priority. Mayor Benson said that the site of the fire station has not yet been discussed. Mayor L'Allier discussed the need for a building committee and said it would be a good idea for Lino Lakes and Centerville to get together and decide who needs what. Mayor Dahl said the majority of the situation does involved Lino Lakes and Centerville but purchase of equipment will affect Circle Pines and felt Circle Pines should be involved in the discussion. Mr. Keinath asked at what point would the Fire Commission have an