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MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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DATE: October 18, 2016
CONSENT
ITEM #6
MOTION
AGENDA ITEM: Monthly Fire Department Update
SUBMITTED BY: Greg Malmquist, Fire Chief
THROUGH: City Administrator
REVIEWED BY:
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- Introduction of Item .............................................................. City Administrator
- Report/Presentation………………………………………………… Fire Chief
- Questions from Council to Staff ............................................. Mayor Facilitates
- Call for Motion ............................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Discussion ....................................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Action on Motion .................................................................... Mayor Facilitates
POLICY RECCOMENDER: Fire Chief Greg Malmquist
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: Review monthly activity update from fire
department. Advise on any additional information requested.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: On going monthly report to Council of Fire Department
Activities.
34 calls for the month of September.
1- Structure Fire
21- Medicals
2- Gas leaks
2- Good intent calls
6- Accident with injuries
City Council Meeting [Consent Agenda Item #6)
October 18, 2016
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1- Vehicle Fire
1- Smoke or odor removal
34 Total
14 of those calls had 3 or less responders total minus CV response.
Our average response time was 6.5 minutes which is impressive with construction, however, this
is due in part to trucks rolling out faster with less personnel knowing some responders are
delayed to the station.
Department drills for the month were:
#1 – CIRAS active shooter training with Law Enforcement
#2 – CEU Electrical Emergency / PPE / Survival gear
Points of interest:
-Construction continues to cause difficulties with personnel response and time delays.
-1 Fire fighter resigned and another fire fighter gave notice of intent to resign.
-Chief attended the AMEM conference in Breezy Point.
-2 Fire fighters started Fire Officer 1 training.
-We attended the Cap City meeting in Vadnais Heights.
-We assisted with and observed a fire drill at the Oakland Jr. High this month.
-Fire Prevention efforts have been revitalized with the Lake Elmo Elementary school with events
to follow.
-We are involved with and preparing for the EMPSTF Open House on Sunday 10/09/16.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION (SWOT):
Strengths Council is kept up to date on activities, training and any significant
items within the fire department.
Weaknesses None
Opportunities Better understanding of fire department.
Threats None
RECOMMENDATION: Review monthly update.
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