Ouray Fire Department (OVFD)

November 09, 2026 Meeting

Ladder truck is 99% done. Finishing touches in progress. Should be returned soon. Truck reload night to be scheduled. Trying to complete before Thanksgiving.
New SxS lighting and radios, quote to provide and install: $9697.26. Motion made/seconded and approved. 11 in favor, 1 opposed. Approved.
Equipment swap: Hydraulic tools onto Engine -> completed by the December meeting. Communication to be sent department wide when change is complete.
Calls/Training, need to follow up to make sure you are being added to training and call reports. Reminder to press "RESP" in Active 911 when you have responded to calls.

Station layout in flux. Trying to determine path forward to accommodate workout equipment, laundry, meeting room and extra storage.
Fireworks: Shorter shows recommended moving forward, 7-12m. List of people who committed to fireworks available in old meeting minutes.
Review of potential funding options. T. Fedel to discuss options with council members.
MOU with EMS/Rigdway Fire. MOU provided to members for review. Need to get and idea of who wants to/is available to cover shifts. $100/12hr stipend for shift coverage. Reviewed MOU during meeting. Interested members should reach out to Chief. Coverage will be volunteer until January 1st 2026. Stipend volunteer coverage will start after that. Radio coverage and channel availability improvements in progress.
Fire Chief position: special meeting TBD to discuss potential impact to department and process.
Cleanliness: station and apparatus cleanliness needs improved. It is all members responsibility to keep everything in good condition.
Fire Station software: online.firestationsoftware.com: Needs to be used from now on for reporting. MAKE SURE YOU'RE NOT DOING DUPLICATE REPORTS.
Fire call reporting software has moved online. online.firestationsoftware.com. Reporting terminal computer available near the whiteboard.