Gurnee Fire Department MONTHLY REPORT

Gurnee Fire Department
MONTHLY REPORT
“New Paramedic Ambulance Arrives”
A new ambulance and new
Heavy Duty E-ONE Rescue
Pumper purchased and donated to the Village of Gurnee Fire Department
received final inspections by
two (2) GFD
Teams.
Battalion
Chief
Bob
Heraver and Firemedic John McNeill completed their inspection of the 2012 Road Rescue
Ultramedic Type 1 Ambulance on July 24, 2012. Following an inspection at the Sales Center in Indiana, Fire
Service Inc. delivered the unit to Gurnee Station No. 1. GFD
personnel will now begin the process of installing communications equipment, adding lettering and moving all ALS /
Paramedic equipment from the old unit to the new ambulance in preparation of a required certified inspection from
the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The inspection of the Heavy Duty E-ONE Rescue Pumper
began on Tuesday evening July 24th and was completed on
Friday morning July 27th. The Inspection Team included
Battalion Chief Bob Heraver, Firemedic Frank Grgas, Firemedic Keith Hazelwood
and Fire Chief Fred
Friedl.
The unit is
scheduled to be shipped
to the Sales Center for
the installation of all rescue equipment the week
of August 13th.
Upcoming
Events
CPR Classes
August 23
All classes are held from 6-9
p.m. at Station #2
Lake County Fire Chiefs
Fire Safety EXPO
Gurnee Mills
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Exchange Club 9-11
Remembreance Ceremony
September 9, 2012
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“KeyLime Cove Community Days Reception”
After reviewing both community and department needs, the Gurnee Fire Department will be adding a new Thermal Imagining
Camera to Rescue Engine 1312 and a Fire Safety
Simulator to assist our Public Education Team
when teaching children and adults about fire
safety in the Home. During KeyLime Cove’s
Spring 2012 Community Days event, $9,160.00
was raised
to support
purchases of Fire / Emergency Medical
equipment and to enhance community education.
Thank you KeyLime Cove!
“2011 FEMA Fire Prevention Grant”
The Gurnee Fire
Department offers a variety of programs including:
Juvenile Firesetter
Intervention,
Fire Extinguisher Classes,
CPR Instruction,
AED Instruction,
Senior Safety Talks,
Fire Station Tours,
Block Party Appearances,
Business &
Home Inspections,
Parades,
School Fire Drills,
Annual Gurnee Days Open
House,
Car Seat Inspections,
School Community
Service Program
Senator Richard Durbin recently announced that
the GFD was a recipient of a Federal Assistance
to Firefighters Grant for Fire Prevention 2011.
The grant amount of $59,400
will cover Fire Safety materiOur Mission:
als for our public schools. A
“Safety Resource Corner” will The primary Mission of the
Gurnee Fire Department is
make
available
important to provide a variety of sersafety materials including the vices designed to protect
National Fire Protection asso- the lives and property of the
ciation (NFPA) Risk Watch community we serve, by
providing prompt and proProgram along with Fire, fessional services in the
Health and Wellness informa- event of fire, medical emergencies and disasters or any
tion.
other event which may
threaten the public welfare.
Gurnee Fire Department
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Fire Extinguisher Training at Public Works
Our Vision:
To be recognized by our
community and employees
as: a model of excellence in
providing services thru Education, Prevention, and
Mitigation; a Department
that is synonymous with the
term leadership; a Department that fosters an
environment of involvement, trust and cohesion; a
Department responsive to
the communities needs and
concerns.
Firefighters are built on the training
ground – Build your future
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July Training Topics
IDOL-ISO Walk-Thru Pre-Plan Jump
America
CE-IDOL-ISO Rope Rescue Operations
IDOL—Engine/FAE Practical Ops
CE-IDOL– Auto Extrication
IDOL-ISO Walk-Thru/Pre-Plan
IDOL-ISO Pre-Plan Review May 2012
IDOL-ISO Hazmat/Radiology Sterigenics Pre-Plan/Walk-Thru
Officer Training
Gurnee Fire Department
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Certifications
Intergovernmental Relations (toward Fire Officer III)John Kavanagh
Community Relations (toward Fire Officer III)John Kavanagh
Human Resources (toward Fire Officer III)John Kavanagh
Strategic
Directions:
• Deliver services that
are consistent with our
customer's expectations.
• Further develop and
support all of our personnel.
• Recruit and retain
quality personnel.
WMD Radiological/Nuclear Hazardous Materials Technicians CourseMichael Smith
William Burkhart
Matthew Sondej
WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Train the Trainer CourseMichael Smith
William Burkhart
Matthew Sondej
Open Meetings Act on-line trainingMichael J Swiontek
Our Guiding
Principles:
We believe we exist to help
people; in respect for all
people; that people are our
most important asset; that
continuous improvement is
accomplished one step at a
time; and to do what is best
for the people we protect.
Customers:
• Our external customers are all those in need
of services offered by
the department.
• Our internal customers are department personnel - career, paid-oncall, other Village staff,
and our elected and appointed officials.
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Gurnee Fire Department
Call Comparison by Month
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
485
479
452
394
532
535
526
450
425
398
367
378
411
377
414
406
507
2010
740
0
597
458
433
406
401
426
443
511
455
394
416
388
412
2011
2012
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
Year to Date Calls by Station
Station 2,
1245, 39%
Station 1,
1928, 61%
Year to Date Calls by Area
2500
2000
2143
1500
1000
500
734
296
0
District
Village
Mutual Aid
Fire Prevention Bureau - MONTHLY REPORT - July
Activity
Acceptance Tests
Alarm Problem Checks
Assist Inspector
Burn Permits
Building Perim Safety Checks
Certificate of Occup Permits
Complaint Investigations
Final Inspect / Reinspect
Fire Investigations
Fireworks Permits
Inspections
Juvenile Firesetter Sessions
Knox Box Checks
Meetings / Consultations
Plan Reviews
Post Fire Meetings
Public Education
Reinspections
Total
Grand Total Activities
2012
Total
13
Village
District
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District
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District
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46
3
12
9
35
1
142
36
Village
District
Village
District
Village
District
Village
District
6
2
17
1
33
Village
District
Village
District
16
Village
District
405
48
72
6
453
Fees Generated (Plan Reviews, Cert. of
Occup., Burn Permits)
Grand Total Fees Generated
Village
District
3,351.00
0.00
3,351.00
Total Training Hours
3
Fire Investigations
Date
Grand Total
Address
No fires investigated this month
Cause
Loss
$
—
$
—
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Gurnee Fire Department
“Evaluation Suggestions / Comments!
“Very
pleased with service in a stressful situation! We understand how hard the job is
sometimes. Thank You for your service!” – Red Shift.
“Wonderful Help! The Trauma Center staff said the speed and the care helped save
my life” - Black Shift
“Thank you for the prompt and courteous attention. We appreciate your professional
service!” - Black Shift
“It is a comfort to know we are protected by caring, professional Firefighters and Paramedics, Thank you” - Black Shift
“Thank you for all that you do!!” - Gold Shift.
“Thank You very much!” - Red Shift.
“We are glad you people are there!” - Red Shift.
“My medication info was incorrect. I had missed a day and a half! Thank you to all
who helped me!” - Black Shift.
Chief,
We often respond to calls that are a bit out of
the ordinary, this particular call was one that was
recognized for their personal compassion to the resident. I have attached a copy of a "Thank You" card
we received for a job well done. Bryan LaManna,
Scott Rans and I responded to a call on 7/10/12 for a
unknown noise in a vent above a stove. They disassembled the unit and found a mouse. They removed
the mouse and reassembled the unit, went into the
attic and blocked off any chance for future problems. They went above and beyond and I wanted to
say personally that is an example of the professionalism and community respect Gurnee Fire Department represents.
Scott and Bryan, Great Job and Thank You
Stay Safe,
Andy Wienckowski
Lieutenant
Gurnee Fire Department
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Remember Shop
Gurnee!
What can you and your
neighbors do to help
Gurnee?
SHOP GURNEE!
That's right - go shopping in Gurnee stores
and eat in Gurnee restaurants. Sales tax revenues
go into the Village's General Fund, and in-turn
help the Village's budget!
Visit Gurnee
Fire Department's
Official Website at:
www.gurnee.il.us/fire
Gurnee Fire Department
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