HomeMy WebLinkAbout#05 - December 2019 Fire Department Report STAFF REPORT
DATE:
CONSENT
TO: City Council
FROM: Mike Cornell, Assistant Chief
AGENDA ITEM: Month End Fire Department Update for December 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 41 calls in December: 1 Cancelled en route 29 Medicals
5 Car accidents with injuries
2 Structure Fires 3 Gas Leaks / chemical spills 1 Smoke in a building
41 Total
A Command vehicle did not respond on 20 calls for a response rate of 48%. Our average response time was 9.1 minutes from alarm to arrival. 21 calls had 3 or less responders minus the Duty Officer with 5 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 - Year end Station Meeting and updates / Audit plan overview
Points of Interest:
- The Rescue Engine is in service.
- The repairs continue on the fleet from the annual punch list.
- 2019 saw a total of 539 calls which was a 15% increase from last year and the most
calls ever recorded for the department.
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. - Assisting with fire inspections and data entry of inspections.
- Vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Assisted with Burn Permit applications.