HomeMy WebLinkAbout#04 - October 2019 Fire Department Report STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 19, 2019
CONSENT
TO: City Council
FROM: Greg Malmquist, Fire Chief
AGENDA ITEM: Month End Fire Department Update for October 2019
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 51 calls in October:
3 Cancelled en route
35 Medicals
3 Car accidents with injuries
2 Fire Alarms
1 Grass Fire
1 Gas Leak
6 Misc.
51 Total
A Command vehicle did not respond on 19 calls for a response rate of 62%. Our average
response time was 7.8 minutes from alarm to arrival. 22 calls had 3 or less responders minus the
Duty Officer with 5 calls having only 1 personnel on the first due apparatus. 20 calls this month
had only shift personnel for responders. There was also 1 call on Columbus Day for “smoke in
the residence” in which the Chief was the only responder. Thankfully, it was a false alarm.
Drills for the Month:
#1 - Class A burn at the East Metro Training Center
#2 - Driving and familiarization of the new Rescue truck
Points of Interest:
- The Rescue Engine has arrived. The equipment is being put on it and we are starting
the in-service training for it.
- The entire fleet went through the annual DOT inspection. There are multiple items
found requiring repairs which will be completed ASAP.
- Part Time FF Cameron Huntington has tendered his recognition effective in
November.
Part Timer Accomplishments:
- Continued working on hydrant paddle replacement and GIS labeling.
- Cleaning and general maintenance at both stations.
- Practical drills as assigned during shifts.
- Training on assisting with fire inspections.
- Vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Assisted with Burn Permit applications.
- 2 Safe Haven Inspections were completed this month.
- Conducted initial inspection of 24 office spaces in the Eagle Point Business Park, data
entry, delivered correction notices and scheduling follow up inspections.