HomeMy WebLinkAbout#04 - Fire Dept July 2018 Report STAFF REPORT
DATE: August 21, 2018
CONSENT
ITEM #: 4
TO: City Council
FROM: Greg Malmquist, Fire Chief
AGENDA ITEM: Month End Fire Department Update for July 2018
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Review month end activity update from fire department. Advise on
any additional information requested.
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
We had 36 calls in July:
1 Fire Alarm
2 Dispatched and cancelled en route
5 Electrical problems
1 Gas Leak
1 Lightning Strike
19 Medicals
6 Car Accidents with injuries
1 Power Line down
36 Total
A Command vehicle did not respond on 13 calls for a response rate of 64%. Our average
response time was 7.75 minutes from alarm to arrival. 24 calls had 3 or less responders minus
the Duty Officer with 15 calls having only 1 personnel on the first due apparatus. 9 calls this
month had only shift personnel for responders.
Drills for the Month:
#1 – Auto Extrication overview / Rescue Truck update
#2 – Auto Extrication while testing out potential rescue equipment for new Engine
#3 – Testing vehicle stabilization and rescue equipment for new Engine
Points of interest:
- Another PT personnel transitioned to a Substitute Firefighter due to opportunity for a
full time career.
- 8 fire Inspections completed for the month.
- Ladder repairs completed
- Recue/Engine ordered
Part Timer Accomplishments:
- Met with several, random drop-in visitors (mostly kids with grandparents wanting to
see the fire station)
- General cleaning and maintenance of both stations.
- Vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Updated fire hydrant locations as they go up in new developments.
- Replaced broken AC unit at Station 1.
- Arranged for multiple vehicle repairs including recall repairs on both Tahoe’s.
- Assisted EAM with DOT fleet inspections.
- Two new PT personnel continue to train on various job duties and responsibilities.