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13 SUMMARY OF DEPARTMENT OUTLOOK The St. Anthony Fire Department worked diligently toward accomplishing the numerous goals and expectations set for 1982 . Each goal was outlined within a time frame and many results were attained on a positive note . The following lists some of these activities : ( 1) The City Council and City Manager together with Fire Department menbership devised an acceptable Fire Department Relief Association. (2) Extensive research provided ample data for a presentation to the City Council to ascertain the need for replacement of the Fire Department ' s oldest pumper. At the City Manager' s request, bidding for the pumper was delayed approximatley a year and is now scheduled for the fall of 1983. ( 3) The Department' s Educational/Training budget was effectively utilized in a fashion which gave a cross section of personnel varying opportunities for growth in learning aspects which would relate to our overall goals . ( 4) The EMS delivery and training capabilities have taken an upward step with the addition of Don Drusch , who is a paramedic , as a full time member of our Department. Reservist William Myers • is also a paramedic and with our EMT staffing , we have an excellent combination of medical expertise . ( 5 ) captain Dick Johnson , our training instructor , has provided a highly motivated year of training sessions to our Department and I am sure we will continue to experience continued growth through his efforts . ( 6) The Fire Department Reserves continue to do an excellent job . Their assistance is greatly valued . Often the Reserves do not receive the praise due them, and I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge their very fine efforts for our Department. ( 7) During 1982 , I represented the City of St. Anthony and our Fire Department by actively participating in two fire-related organi- zations . Metro Paid Fire Chiefs Association, of which I presided as President, is composed of a group of highly talented fire administrators from the 7 county metro area who meet to exchange and share valuable data and knowledge . I also chaired the "Projects Committee" of the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association. This Committee was assigned five short and long- range goals in 1982 and accomplished a majority of these satisfactorily. I would like to think my involvement in these organizations brought to St. Anthony and the Fire Department a more complete and first-hand awareness of happenings throughout ' the fire service.