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Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of August 4, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by Director Lubiewski. Those in attendance were Fire Board Directors Dan Lubiewski, Mike Mahaffy, Bob Carmack, Fire Chief Jason Hoevelmann, Assistant Fire Chief Brian McHugh, Fire Marshal Steve Tuley, Deputy Chief Andrew Krato, Battalion Chief Chris Hefner, Battalion Chief Russell Kleffner, Shop Steward AJ Freihoff, Firefighter/Paramedic Mark Waller, Attorney Dan Bruntrager, Danny Cunningham, and Office Manager Laura McIntosh.
Minutes
Director Mahaffy made a motion to approve the Regular meeting minutes from July 28, 2026, which was seconded by Director Carmack. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
Hearing from Citizens
None.
Department Reports
Chief McHugh presented the Run Report for the week of July 26th – August 1st, 2026. There were a total of 101 Fire and EMS calls and 227 Ambulance calls.
Chief McHugh presented the vehicle maintenance report.
- New 4027 on Wednesday, coolant line busted fixed today
- Old 4027 – 4057 still waiting on parts
Chief Krato presented the Training Report
- FTSI updates, North County Training
- EMS training in house
Directors Report
The Treasurer's Report for August 4, 2026, was presented. The General fund expenses of $27,087.88; the Ambulance fund expenses of $17,418.12; the Pension fund expenses of $183,482.46; the Retiree Medical fund expenses of $1,766.79; the Vision fund expenses of $678.00; and the Capital Improvement fund expenses of $32,615.91. There were no expenses for Payroll, Dispatch or Debt Service. There was a motion made by Director Carmack, which was seconded by Director Mahaffy, to approve the bills and transfer the necessary funds for the operation of the Fire District. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
Shop
None.
Attorney's Report
None.
Accountant's Report
None.
Unfinished Business
Danny Cunningham, STLFRC presented the Canteen report for July 2026, 28 responses for the month and 163 so far this year, totaling 1,308 volunteer hours.
Shop Steward Freihoff presented the recommendation for MIH Community Paramedic position to the board, the committee has chosen Paramedic Amanda Moss. There were 6 applicants and 5 candidates interviewed, and Amanda clearly stood out, she is from St. Louis City Fire and passionate about Community Paramedicine. Director Carmack made a motion, which was seconded by Director Mahaffy to approve the hiring of Amanda Moss for the MIH Community Paramedic position. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
New Business
The Board led a discussion regarding a call yesterday for a trench collapse that 4026 Heavy Rescue truck was dispatched out of the FVFPD service area.
Chief Hoevelmann advised that he attended the Wednesday night out event and it was well attended, receiving many compliments and wishes for FVFPD staff and members.
Chief McHugh stated that the tour of House 1 from Hazelwood Board of Directors went well and was able to provide knowledge to the members who had questions in design and implementation of construction of firehouses.
With no further business to come before the Board, there was a motion made by Director Carmack, which was seconded by Director Mahaffy, to adjourn this meeting. All Directors voted in favor of this motion. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:44 a.m.
Florissant Valley Fire Protection District. Signed: Mike Mahaffy, Sr., Director, Secretary, Fire Board of Directors.