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taking all crew members down to the Minneapolis Training Facility which has state of the art burn room features for live burn fire training. Legislature: As some of you know I spend time at the Capitol working on fire service issues both for the department and Fire Chiefs Association. A couple of the major issues this year we are still working on is the anti-terrorrism package valued at $25 million which will provide training and equipment money for local departments. Additionally, funding to upgrade communication equipment at the dispatch level is also a component. The other issue we are working on is the legalization of consumer fireworks, which if legalized after more than 60 years of prohibition, would result in an increase in fires and potential injuries and deaths. Staffing: Probably at the strongest it has been in my tenure as chief. I mentioned this last time, however, it is worth repeating. Without the city support, of which Mounds View now has two employees who respond, we could not continue to operate as the current economical rate. We are knowledgeable about one or two possible retirements this year, however, those have been anticipated and planned for with replacements already on board. Deputy Chief: Don Krueger who has been with the department over twenty years, has accompanied me on budget meetings and is a member of the full time staff was promoted to Deputy Chief by the Board at their previous meetings. Dons dedication and loyalty to the department and communities we protect is incomparable. Long Range Plan Update: As previously reported, this was comprised of a Risk Assessment Component and a Prevention Component. The plan was developed over a two year period with completion about a year ago. Since then we meet quarterly to track progress with about 90% of our action plans completed by the specified date. The Plan encompasses a four year implementation period. Respectfully Submitted, Nyle Zikmund