HomeMy WebLinkAbout#05 - Fire Department September 2021 STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 19, 2021
CONSENT
ITEM #:
TO: City Council
FROM: Fire Chief Dustin Kalis
AGENDA ITEM: Month End Fire Department Update for September 2021
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL
Review month end activity update from fire department.
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
We had 55 calls in September.
31 Medical Incidents
6 Motor Vehicle Accident w/ Injuries
8 Dispatched and Cancelled En Route
2 Smoke Alarm Activation – No Fire
1 Gasoline / Flammable Liquid Spill
1 Public Service
1 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
3 Natural Gas Leak
2 Auto Aid to Oakdale for Structure Fire
55 Total
Incidents through September 2021: 408 (2020 YTD: 404)
Our average response time was 9 minutes from alarm to arrival. 24 calls had 3 or less
responders minus the Duty Officer with 4 calls having only 1 personnel on the first due
apparatus.
Drills and Activities for the Month:
#1 – Department Truck Checks
#2 – Officers Meeting
#3 – Training Drill: Lake Elmo Park Reserve Trail Familiarization, Brush Truck & UTV Operation
Fire Inspection Activity:
14 Business Fire Inspection & Preplan
3 Consultation/Follow Up w/ a Business Owner
3 Development / Project Review
3 Fire Sprinkler
2 Fire Alarm
1 Mobile Food Vendor
1 Commercial Kitchen
1 Incident Follow Up
Points of Interest:
- Several staff are currently enrolled in Fire Apparatus Operator training that began this
month.
- Participated in The Frontline Foundation’s Annual 9.11 Never Forget Golf Tournament at
the Royal Golf Club.
- Participated in the annual 343 Tribute Run in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11
terrorist attacks.
Part Time Staff Accomplishments:
- Cleaning and general maintenance at both stations.
- Vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Assisted with Burn Permit applications.
- Vehicle repairs as possible.
- Equipment repairs.
- Increased decontamination of apparatus and stations.
- Training of new personnel.
- Hydrant mapping and valve oiling.