Collier Firefighters Planning CPR Class

The fire departments in Collier Township are thinking about having a CPR training class because the procedure has changed and no longer includes chest compressions in the process.

The class was going to be scheduled in late February, but no date has been set. Another option the department is discussing is having a health fair which would include the class, as well as, offer stations to check blood pressure and other health issues sometime in late March at the Nike Site.

The departments, which brought the idea of the class to the attention of the township commissioners during Collier’s monthly meeting Wednesday night, are unsure what the community response would be due to lack of advertising.

Also during the meeting…

-Township police Officer Dan Elway was honored for going the extra mile following a routine domestic dispute call when he realized a person involved was a possible match to a suspect on the terrorist watch list. Even though the person did not pose any danger, the FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center awarded Elway a letter of commendation for his efforts to protect the country.

-Gary Vituccio, the township manager, commended the public works staff for its efforts in keeping the municipality’s roads clear and safe. “The roads have been fantastic,” he said. He also mentioned they were doing a good job being ahead of the game and not running out of salt like other areas.

-The Public Works Department will make repairs to the manholes at Collier Town Square as long as they do not exceed $4,000.

-The township accepted the resignation of William Godfrey, vice chairman of the Collier Township Municipal Authority.