2001 Annual Report FD

Athens Fire
Department
2001 Annual Report
Submitted January 31, 2002
Don Wood Ford Dealership Fire
2001
ANNUAL REPORT
SUBMITTED TO
MAYOR RICHARD ABEL
JANUARY 31,2002
2001 ANNUAL REPORT
The Athens Fire Department is committed to serving the City of Athens with the highest
level of protection from fire and other emergencies. The department's goal is to utilize the
department's expertise, training, experience, and resources to protect, rescue, or assist in any way
possible those who call on the department for help.
The Athens Fire Department is an ever changing organization with the primary
responsibility of protection of life and property from fire and other emergencies within the
confines of the municipality limits. The fire department interacts with various city departments,
which includes: police, code enforcement, water, service garage, personnel, and the auditor. The
department also works in conjunction with the local Emergency Medical Service(SEOEMS),
State Fire Marshals Office, Federal and State Environmental Protection Agencies, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, ATF, FBI and The Local Emergency Planning Committee.
In the year 2001 the Athens Fire Department responded to 659 calls. This represents the
second busiest year in the history of the Department. It is apparent these increases are due to
several reasons, these reasons are; increased traffic flow through and around the City, increased
student population, increased property due to recent annexations, and increased population living
in the City. These increases represents approximately a 100% increase in demand for services
since 1990. Response breakdown is listed in the addendum.
The authorized staffing level of the Athens Fire Department in 2001 was: (1) Chief (3)
Captains (3) Lieutenants, (18) Firefighters and (1) Secretary. In 2001, probationary firefighter
Curt Cline completed probation. Firefighters are on duty 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The
department has three shifts, each shift works 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty with a
rninimum of three firefighters assigned to each station. An organizational chart is included in the
appendix. The department has two stations, Headquarters located at 61 Columbus Road and
Station II at 454 Richland Avenue. These stations house two front line pumper trucks,
brush/utility truck and a tower/ladder truck. There are also two reserve pumper trucks, one
located at each station. In 2001 the Chiefs car was replaced with a 2001 Expedition and the 1995
Jeep was moved to the Car 2 slot. The age of the trucks range from a 1981 to 2001 model. Both
fire stations are approximately 36 years old and currently being inspected to establish a continuing
maintenance schedule and upgrade costs. The department has a mutual aid agreements with all
Athens County Fire departments.
The total 2001 allocated budget was approximately 1.96 million dollars, of that 1.88
million was expended. The department's demand for service has steadily increased the last three
years. 2001 saw the department respondingto 659 calls for service. The department responds to
calls which include structure fires, vehicle fires, brush fires, river rescues, high angle rescues,
vehicle accidents and extractions, confined space rescues, natural gas leaks, carbon monoxide
complaints, hazardous materials spills and leaks, elevator entrapments and any othertype of call
for service that would require the department's expertise.
The fire loss for 2001 was $244,375.00. Fire inspections, tours, fire prevention, training,
fire safety construction projects andin-house maintenance occupied much of the firefighters time
during a normal work day. The fire fighters builttwo specialized trailers in 2001,the Special
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Response trailer, which houses the Trench and Confined Space Rescue equipment and the River
Rescue trailer. In 2001, all but one of the city's fire hydrants were operational. 225 fire hydrants
were flushed and tested in the summer of 2001, the data which was collected from the hydrant
testing was entered into the database. A new updated hydrantflow book was completedand
distributed to other city departments. Contractors and the city crews installed several new fire
hydrants in 2001. There are still several areas of the City where hydrants and lines should be
added or upgraded. The department is continuing to update the fire hydrant GIS data base which
allows quick access to hydrant information.
The Fire Department Business Contact list was updated in 2001, a questionnaire was sent
to every business in the City requesting pertinent pre fire planning information for each of these
businesses. This information was added to the fire departments data base and then distributed to
Athens Police Department, 911, and Code enforcement.
Due to the recent and projected growth of Athens, the recommendations of the Athens
Fire Department Community Assessment Committee, the Consultant's reports from Kramer and
Associates, and Fitzpatrick and Associates must be acted on quickly to ensure the citizens of
Athens and the Athens Fire Fighters safety. Only by implementing these recommendations will the
City have a Fire Department delivery system that adequately protects it's citizens and fire
fighters.
In 2001 the Athens Fire Department was involved in:
1) All fire suppression within the city limits.
2) Rescues; high angle rope rescues, cave-ins, vehicle.
3) Hazardous materials response (Operational Level).
4) Fire inspections.
5) Fire education (Primary and Pre-School children and
teachers).
6) Maintenance and repair of self-contained breathing apparatus.
7) Maintenance of past and present records of fire and arson investigations.
8) Investigation of all fires.
9) Performing minor maintenance on both stations and all trucks.
10) Maintaining hydrant information, minor maintenance and flushing ofhydrants.
11) Training of firefighters and officers on existing and new information.
12) Providing the public with informationon various fire codes and fire related subjects.
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13) Maintaining records on all vehicle repair and maintenance.
14) 911 Continuing Technical Advisory Committee.
15) Local Emergency Planning Committee.
16) Plan review of new and existing structures.
17) Pre-Fire planning.
18) City planning, annexation(s).
19) Athens County Fire Association.
20) Hocking Valley Regional Fire School.
21) Mutual Aid Response to Outlying Fire Departments.
22) Plan Review of Ohio University Building Projects
23) Bomb and Suspected Bomb Response
24) Planning Commission Input
25) Hocking College Fire Program Advisory Board
26) Probationary Fire Fighter Training
27) Athens County Water Investigation and Recovery Unit(AC Dive Team)
28) River Rescue
2001
Departmental and Administrative Goals and Objectives That Were Accomplished
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Placed Two River Rescue Boats into Service-River Rescue Training Started
Installed New Roof at Headquarters
Built River Rescue Boat and Equipment Trailer
Installed New Heaters at Headquarters and Station Two
Installed Fume Control System's at Headquarters and Station Two
Hired Secretary-Departments First Administrative Support Person.
Replaced Chiefs Car
Replaced Copier
Purchased Power Washer for Trucks and Stations
Purchased two additional AED's(Automatic External Defibilators(All Front Line
Apparatus have AED's).
Revised City's Emergency Response Manual
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Revised all Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
Completed Probationary Firefighter Training (Cline).
Increased Fire Department Promotional Activities.
Updated and Continued Monthly Fire Education Articles in The Messenger.
Added Additional River Rescue Equipment to River Rescue Trailer.
Additional Rescue Equipment Added to 1005/Rescue.
Resumed Inspection Program-Identified Businesses that are Located in the in High
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Updated Business Owner Emergency Contact List.
Continued Yearly Hydrant Flushing and Hydrant Data Base Updating.
Completed Bid Specifications for New truck.
Updated Probationary Fire Fighters Test(s).
Updated City's Emergency Response Manual
Completed The Upgrade ofthe Department's Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Completed Annual SCBA and Tank Testing.
Received FEMA Firefighters Grant for $47,500 to Purchase New Turn Out Gear
Moved Main and Repeater Radio Tower Site Locations For Better Dependability
Completed American Federation State County Municipal Employees Contract
Negotiations.
Completed Hose, Ladder, and SCBA Air Testing as Per National Fire Protection
Density Areas.
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Association(NFPA)
Fire Fighters Completed Advanced Fire Fighter Training
Implemented Arson Investigation Program with Athens Police Department
Computer at Station Two was Upgraded.
TRAINING for 2001
Training is one aspect of a fire fighters life that is ever changing. New techniques, new
regulations, new and innovative products makes training one the most important daily activities
for the fire fighter. Many hours are spent honing the skills of the fire fighters. Classes such as;
Confined Space Rescue, River Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response, Wild
Fire Tactics, Building Construction, First Aid and CPR, Automobile Extrication, Basic and
Advanced Fire Fighting Tactics, Biological and Chemical Preparedness, Weapons of Mass
Destruction, Incident Command System, Arson Investigation, Trench Rescue, Fire Fighting
Foam, and Fire Department Operations and Management are but a few of the many subjects that
fire fighters must be proficient in. In 2001, the three shifts completed 502 shift training hours,
3,182.5 individualized hours were devoted to training. The shift's had 42 pre fire planning tours
which was not included in the training hour totals.
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FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION
The department participates in many fire safety education programs. The most important
is the National Fire Prevention Week, which is in October of each year. The department targets
grades 1-3 at all schools located within the City. This week is filled with school tours, smoke
house fire safety training, fire safety lectures, equipment demonstrations, and many fire safety
handouts. In 2001, the department educated over 1,000 children during this week. KidFest was
also a great fire safety education hit, with over 245 children participating. The fire fighters
welcomed many school children from outside the City to the department. These children were
given fire safety education, handouts and station tours. In most cases, these children would not be
exposed to fire safety education in their communities. Some of the community schools which
benefitted from the fire safety education were: Amesville, Glouster, Chauncey, RiverValley
Preschool, Trimble, and Alexander. The number of children and adults who participated in the fire
department's fire safety education programs amounted to approximately 1,600.
FIRE STATION and EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Fire Fighters preform much of the maintenance on the fire apparatus, equipment and fire
stations. The on duty shifts spend many hours maintaining and cleaning the various areas ofthe
stations and equipment In 2001, fire fighters as a shift logged 907 shift hours cleaning and
maintaining the stations. They logged 1096 shift hours maintaining the trucks and equipment.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERNS FOR 2002
Some of the developments that have caused a greater responsibilityto be placed on the
Athens Fire Department in 2001 and will continue into 2002 are:
1) Newer employees required considerable amount of time devotedto training.
2) New regulation from state and federal level required more hours be devoted to training
of firefighters. Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Hazardous Materials
Training, High Angle Rescue, Basic and Advancedfire fighter training, Incident
Command Training, Building Construction Classes(Fire Fighter Safety) and River
Rescue are some of the classes that training requirements have increased therefore
requiring more of the fire fighters time be allocated towards achieving these training
goals and requirements.
3) Continued growth in the eastern and western part of Athens will continue to extend
the departments response times and has created larger fire loads in certain areas. With
the addition ofnew commercial structuresin these areas, it will bring additional traffic
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which will reduce response time even more.
4) A higher student population than in the past has placed more people in the city and
increased the department's life safety concerns.
5) The increase in commercial properties which will require inspections utilizing more
of the department's time. At present there are over 800 commercial properties in the City,
The National Fire Protection Association requires that all commercial properties be
inspected twice a year. Without a Fire Safety Specialist, it is impossible to inspect all but a
few of the commercial properties in the City within the recommended time frame.
6) Hazardous materials shipments through the Athens area at some point will cause a
hazardous materials incident. The City and County should have in-place contractual
agreements with outsideHaz-Mat Teams who will respond to major incidents in the
County.
7) Additional properties being annexed into the city, which creates additional work load
on the department. The Ridges, Armitage, and the 50 West proposed annexation
will require additional services from the fire department, which will require
additional personnel. These personnel should be in place and trained at time of
annexation. The department cannot continue to operate with inadequate staffing
levels, without placing the fire fighters and the citizens of Athens in unneeded
jeopardy.
8) Newly annexed properties, annexed without water supplies for fire protection.
Department will experience long delays while waiting for tankers from outlying
departments to supply water for fire suppression. The City fire departmentrelies on
permeant water lines and hydrantsto be effective. Without adequate water supplies, as
the department has seen in the past, can result in disastrous situations and losses.
9) The city and the department should be more active in strengtheningthe current fire
prevention and building codes.
10) Multistory Residential Buildingswithout sprinkler systems should be retro fitted to
include sprinklers.
2002 GOALS
Work with Service Garage to provide more detailed and better foUowup on department's
repairs to apparatus.
Have department's secretary receive Saturday truck check reports and to schedule truck
repairs with service garage.
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Develop summer training schedule-to include training with Richland and The Plains fire
departments.
Have Lieutenants develop Power Point monthly preplan training for officers meeting. To
include tactics for fire fighting and command and control.
Recertify Fire Fighter Latta in Level HI Self Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA)
repair.
Evaluate reserve apparatus to determine if additional equipment is needed.
Develop and implement home inspection program
Continue Fire/Police arson investigation program. Additional training for both
departments.
Focus on hands on training-back to basics. Fire fighting tactics and strategies.
Have all captains attend identified mandatory classes.
Bid New Pumper early 2002.
Complete operations level river rescue training
Complete Trench rescue class all fire fighters.
Develop new hydrant testing procedures using two summer interns.
Defensive driving refresher training every other year.(Due 2002)
Complete confined space training. All fire fighters
Meet with G. Enevoldsen to identify maintenance work needed to be completed to both
fire stations
Update monthly fire prevention article.
Update Department's Standard Operating Procedures(SOP) and Policies.
Complete turn-out gear purchase
Review NFPA 1710 with Service Safety Director and discuss options to the standard.
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Develop new Chlorine SOP
Continue to work with Emergency Management Agency along with other agencies on
Biologic and Chemical preparedness.
Develop a SOP with SEOEMS, AthensPD and OUPD to respond to all non breathing
victim calls, utilizing the Automatic External Defibilators as intended.
Schedule City Council members to the Feel The Heat Course at Ohio Fire Academy.
Hire 12 additional fire fighters.
Hire full time fire prevention specialist.
Complete all mandatory testing of equipment and apparatus.
Target gas stations, automotive repair facilities and restaurants for the shift inspections for
2002
Transfer all Emergency Response Manual data from Mayor's office to Fire Department,
review manual and update before Spring time change weekend. Contact all included
agencies for updates. Develop form for all department Heads and agency heads which will
funnel the manuals informational changes to Athens Fire.
Develop monthly shift training programto be consistent between shifts.
Update and Post Department's Web-Page-Implement a Means for Businesses to Update
Contact Information On Line.
Station Maintenance and Update:
A. Windows for Station 2. The foyer is the next area that needs to be updated with
thermal windows.
B. Parking Lot. Seal the rear parking lot to close the cracks. Fix the area near the trash
receptacles to stop the pooling of water/ice.
C. Station(s) Painted.
Increase Arson/Fire Investigation Knowledge-Captains Gilbraith and Klinger.
Develop Continuing Education/Training Programs-Lt. Rymer.
Additional Rescue Tools for 1007 to be purchased.
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Purchase of a Thermal Imaging Camera.
Design and Purchase a Dress Uniform for all Officers and Chief.
Shift Training-Standardized.
Design and Implement Home Inspection Program.
Implement Standardized Shift Training Goals and Guidelines-Lt. Rymer.
Complete Mission Statement for Department.
Complete Station HI Benefit Analyzes.
Complete Fire Prevention Specialist Benefit Analyzes.
FIRE DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS
The Athens Fire Department supports the recommendations the Athens Fire Department
Community Assessment Committee's has submitted to Mayor Abel.
Athens Fire Department Community Assessment Committee Recommendations
From the above Findings of Fact the Committee is submitting the following
recommendations. These recommendations are divided into short and long term, the short term to
be completed by 2001 and long term to be completed, if deemed necessary, by the year 2006. The
recommendations of the committee are listed as follows:
Short Term Recommendations:
1.
East End fire station to be built, located near the By-pass on East State Street.
This station should be staffed with a minimum of three on duty firefighters. The
station should be designed to accommodate a minimum oftwo pieces ofrolling
equipment.
2.
A Fire Prevention Specialist position should be created to manage the fire
prevention and educational programs. This position would help prevent fires
through fire inspections, pre-fire planning and fire education.
3.
Increase the Columbus Road station staffing to a minimum of four on duty
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firefighters. This will allow for the department's ladder truck to respond on all high
risk calls.
4.
In the interest of safety and initial response capability, the minimum on duty
staffing should be no less than three firefighters per station, and an on duty
command officer.
The recommendations sited above can only be achieved through broad community
support. Support that must come from City administrators, City Council, OhioUniversity,
students, businesses, industry, and most important of all, the residents ofthe community. The
current general fund is not able to bear the full cost, or even a significant part ofthe
recommendations mentioned above. Therefore an alternative source of funding must be
considered. After the Mayor's and Auditor's presentation, the funding question was discussed.
The committee believed that by utilizing an income tax levy plus some financial help from the
University and others, that it would be possible to prepare the community for its future
firefighting needs.
SUMMARY
The Athens Fire Department's current authorized staffing is 25 officers and firefighters.
This is 18 firefighters below what Fitzpatrick's study recommends. In order for the department to
effectively provide fire and rescue servicesto the citizens of Athens, the Committee's
recommendations must be given serious consideration. The year 2000 had the highest number of
calls in the department's history, 2001 run totals were the second highest in the department's
history. It is apparent with the projected growth it is imperative that fire department staffinglevels
and station locations be consistent with this growth. The information provided by knowledgeable
people supports the need for the additional stations, staffing and equipment. These station(s)
should be staffed with a minimum of 3 on duty firefighters per station. With the addition ofthese
facilities and supporting equipment and staffing, it will be possible to provide a fire service
delivery system which is required, expected and necessary to supportand protectthe community
of Athens and our fire fighters.
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APPENDIX
2001 FIRE STATISTICS
NUMBER OF FIRE RUNS FROM 1986 TO 2001
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994 1995
1996
1997
1998
400
369
410
432
366
400
367
391
462
504
564
556
439
2000
714
2001
659
659
TOTAL NUMBER OF FIRE RUNS:
MUTUAL AID RESPONSES:
1999
620
RECEIVED
GIVEN-
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AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME FOR ALL RUNS:
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STATION TWO CLOSED
CIVILIAN FIRE INJURIES
FIREFIGHTER INJURIES
FIRE DEATHS
* From time of call to time of arrival at scene.
TOTAL FIRE LOSS
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
$589
$286
$74
$243
$393
$294
$737
$400
1996
$603
1997
1998
$446
$224
1999
$1,340
Fire Loss in Thousands of Dollars
FIRES $5.000.00 or Greater
Pate
Place
Amount
5/19/01
133 W.Washington St.
60 N. High St.
$10,750
$129,500
6/18/01
W. Union St.
7/27/01
University Terrace
9/22/01
810 E. State St.
$8,000
$5,000
$78,000
2/13/01
2000
$343
2001
$245
2001 FIRE RESPONSE ANALYSIS
Type of Call
Number of Calls
Alarm System Sounded Due to Malfunction (735)
55
Smoke Detector Activation, no fire - unintentional (743)
52
Smoke Detector Activation Due to Malfunction (733)
48
Alarm System Sounded, no fire - unintentional (745)
33
Good Intent call, other (600)
30
Malicious, Mischievous False Call, other (710)
26
Gasoline or other Flammable Liquid Spill (411)
23
Gas Leak (natural gas or LPG) (412)
23
System Malfunction, other (730)
18
Carbon Monoxide Incident (424)
17
Outside Rubbish, Trash or Waste Fire (151)
17
False Alarm or False Call, Other (700)
16
Extrication of Victim(s) from Vehicle (352)
16
Local Alarm System, Malicious False Alarm (715)
15
Dumpster or Other Outside Trash Receptacle Fire (154)
13
Unintentional Transmission of Alarm, other (740)
12
Passenger Vehicle Fire (131)
12
Building Fire (111)
12
Arcing, Shorted Electrical Equipment (445)
12
Electrical Wiring/Equipment Problem, other (440)
10
Outside Rubbish Fire, other (150)
10
Extrication, Rescue, other (350)
10
Smoke Scare, Odor of Smoke (651)
10
Smoke or Odor Removal (531)
9
Detector Activation, no fire - unintentional (744)
9
Vehicle Accident with Injuries (322)
9
Removal of Victim(s) from Stalled Elevator (353)
8
Central Station, Malicious False Alarm (714)
7
Cooking Fire (113)
7
Excessive Heat, Scorch Burns w/no Ignition (251)
7
Rescue, Emergency Medical Call, EMS, other (300)
7
CO Detector Activation Due to Malfunction (736)
7
Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke, other (650)
6
Vehicle Accident, General Cleanup (463)
6
Unauthorized Burning (561)
5
Power Line Down (444)
5
Rescue or EMS Standby (381)
5
Brush or Brush and Grass Mixture Fire (142)
4
Fire, other (100)
4
Flammable Gas or Liquid Condition, other (410)
4
Service Call, other (500)
4
Hazmat Release Investigation w/no hazmat (671)
3
Oil or other Combustible Liquid Spill (413)
3
Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew (311)
3
Special Outside Fire, other (160)
3
Sprinkler Activation, no fire - unintentional (741)
3
Hazardous Condition, other (400)
3
Authorized Controlled Burning (631)
2
Lock-out (511)
2
Dispatched & Canceled En Route (611)
2
Assist Police or Other Government Agency (551)
2
Vicinity Alarm (incident in other location) (641)
2
Toxic Condition, other (420)
2
Natural Vegetation Fire, other
2
Trash or Rubbish Fire, contained (118)
2
Overheated Motor (442)
2
Heat Detector Activation Due to Malfunction (733)
2
Sprinkler Activation Due to Malfunction (731)
2
Explosive, Bomb Removal (471)
1
Municipal Alarm System, Malicious FalseAlarm (711)
Bomb Scare - no Bomb (721)
Extrication of Victim(s) from Machinery (357)
Water or Steam Leak (522)
Heat from Short Circuit (wiring), Defective (441)
Steam, Vapor,Fog, or Dustthoughtto be Smoke (652)
Extrication of Victim(s) from Building/Structure (351)
Overpressure rupture of Steam Pipe or Pipeline (211)
Outside Mailbox Fire (164)
Grass Fire (143)
Road Freight or Transport Vehicle Fire (132)
Citizen Complaint (911)
Mobile Property, vehicle, other (130)
Fire in Mobile Home, residence (121)
Light Ballast Breakdown (443)
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Organizational Chart
Robert Troxel
Chief
Lisa Hanning
Secretary
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Captain Shift 2
Captain Shift 3
Bob Rymer
Bruce Smith
Doug Ford
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Lieutenant
Lieutenant
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Brian Muhn
John Duncan
Lori Zofchak
Sean Dean
Firefighter
Firefighter
Kevin Kinnaird
Paul Schulz
Firefighter
Firefighter
Joseph Bycofski
Firefighter
Chad Latta
Matt Hull
Firefighter
Danny Riley
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Todd Spires
Firefighter
James Knapp
Firefighter
Tony Stoncel
Firefighter
Daniel Brown
Chuck James
Firefighter
Firefighter
Rich Ohms
CurtCline
Brian Tulodzieski
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Charles Adams
Firefighter
January 29, 2002
Kenny Gilbraith
George Klinger
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Inspections 2001
ATCO
Athens Automotive Supply
Athens Physical Therapy
21 Campbell Street
29 E. Carpenter Street
603 W. Union Street
Attractions
19 N. Court Street
Bagel Street Deli
Baron's Men's Shop
27 S. Court Street
Beta Theta Pi
23 S. Congress Street
BW3 Grill and Bar
21 W. Union Street
Chi Omega
10 S. College Street
China Garden
21 S. Court Street
The CI
32 N. Court Street
67 S. Court Street
Credit Bureau of Athens
10 W. State Street
Court Street Bakery
27 N. Court Street
Courtside Pizza
85 N. Court Street
CVS Pharmacy
32 S. Court Street
Publication Station
15 W. Union Street
Fig Leaf
David Frey Atty.
61 N. Court Street
25 W. Washington Street
Good Fella's Pizza
6 W. Union Street
Grace Academy Pre-School
Hocking Valley Bank
Hocking Street Apts.
Hocking Valley Bank
6 S. Green Drive
23 S. Court Street
25 Hocking Street
7 W. Stimson Avenue
Hole In The Wall
35 N. Court Street
Integrated Service System
Keith Chapman Jeweler
Little Rascals Daycare Center
Low Key Tye Dye
375 Richland Avenue
8 '/2 S. Court Street
507 Richland Avenue
8 W. State Street
Little Professors Book Center
65 S. Court Street
Mountain Leather and General Store
25 S. Court Street
Mount Nebo
11 W. Union Street
O'Hooleys
Ohio Job and Family Services
OU Therapy Assoc.
CadyHaU
24 W. Union Street
Nelson Drive
200 W. Union Street
86 Columbus Road
Perk's Coffee House
49 S. Court Street
Pigskin Sports Bar
38 N. Court Street
The Pub
39 N. Court Street
Random House
12 W. State Street
Raphael's
Rogers Studio
Flip Side Ltd.
18 S. Court Street
7 Fern Street
9 Mill Street
Schoolkids Records
12 S. Court Street
Second Hand Rose
90 N. Court Street
Sigma Kappa
Sigma Phi Epsilon
DL Slagle Real Estate
Subway
22 N. College Street
20 N. Congress Street
25 N. Court Street
The Deli
20 S. Court Street
23 Vi S. Court Street
The Laundry
14 N. Court Street
Tony's Tavern
7 W. State Street
Athens Fire Department
Captain's Assignments
Effective 9/21/98
Administrative Captain: Captain Gilbraith
1.
Update and Post Monthly Shift Schedule
2.
Process Vouchers
3.
4.
Complete Blanket/Operational P.O.'s
Maintain Uniform Expenditure Totals
5.
Maintain SL/Vac Monthly Totals
6.
7.
Provide Annual Inspection List To All Shifts
Maintainand Update AFD In-houseHaz-MatInformation and Product Labeling
8.
Instruct Intern on Administrative Procedures
Operations Captain: Captain Muhn
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Developand update Fire Department Pre Fire Plans/Provide MonthlyPre Plan
Develop and Update Fire Department SOP's
Develop and Update LockBox Information
Coordinate and Update 911 Hydrant/Other Information
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Work With GIS Coordinator to Provide for AFD Needs
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Work With Community Officials in Coordinating Disaster Drills
Fire Department Public Relation-Monthly News Release
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Fire Prevention/Education-Fire Prevention Week-Other AFD PR Events
Maintenance Captain: Captain Klinger
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Maintain AFD Vehicle Maintenance Scheduling-Pump Test/Ladder Test
Maintain Vehicle Logs
Upgrade and Maintain First Aid Kits and Supplies
Order Supplies For Stations and Vehicles
SCBA Maintenance and Upgrades-Tank Testing
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Station Maintenance Schedule
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Work With The Other Captains To EstablishAPD Training Needs to ComplyWith NFPA
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Schedule and Coordinate Monthly AFD Training.
Maintain and Update Vehicle Inventory List
Standards
Facts on Fire
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Fire in the United States
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The U.S. has one of the highest fire death rates in the industrialized world. For 1998, the U.S. fire death
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Between 1994and 1998, an average of 4,400 Americans lost their livesand another25,100were injured
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About 100 firefighters are killedeachyear in duty-related incidents.
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Each year, fire kills more Americans than all natural disasters combined.
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Fire is the third leading causeof accidental death in the home; at least80 percentof all fire deaths occur
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About 2million fires are reported each year. Many others go unreported, causing additional injuries and
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rate was 14.9 deaths per million population.
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in residences.
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Direct property lossdueto fires is estimated at $8.6 billion annually.
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Where Fires Occur
There were 1,755,000 fires in the United States in 1998.Of these:
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41% were Outside Fires
29% were Structure Fires
22% were Vehicle Fires
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8% were fires of other types
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Residential fires represent 22 percent of all fires and 74 percent of structure fires.
Firesin 1-2 family dwellings mostoftenstart in the:
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Kitchen23.5%
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Bedroom 12.7%
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Living Room 7.9%
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Chimney 7.1%
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Laundry Area 4.7%
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Bedroom 12.3%
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Living Room 6.2%
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Laundry Area 3.3%
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Bathroom 2.4%
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Causes of Fires and Fire Deaths
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The South has the highest fire death rate per-capita with 18.4 civilian deaths per million population.
80 percent of all fatalities occur in the home. Of those, approximately 85 percent occur in single-family
homes and duplexes.
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Cookingis the leadingcause of home fires in the U.S. It is also the leadingcause ofhome fire injuries.
Cooking fires often result from unattended cooking and human error, rather than mechanical failure of
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stoves or ovens.
Careless smoking is the leading causeof fire deaths. Smoke alarms and smolder-resistant bedding and
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upholstered furniture are significant fire deterrents.
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Heating is the second leading cause ofresidential fires and the second leading cause offire deaths.
However, heating fires area larger problem in single family homes than in apartments. Unlike
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apartments, the heating systems in single family homes are often not professionally maintained.
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Facts on Fire
Arson is both the third leading cause ofresidential fires and residential fire deaths. In commercial
properties, arson is the major cause of deaths, injuries and dollar loss.
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Who is Most at Risk
Seniorcitizens age 70 and over and children undertheageof 5 havethe greatest risk of fire death.
The fire deathrisk among seniors is morethandouble the average population.
Thefire death riskforchildren under age5 is nearly double theriskof the average population.
Children underthe age of 10accounted for an estimated 17percent of all fire deaths in 1996.
Men die or are injured in fires almost twice as often as women.
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African Americans andAmerican Indians have significantly higher death ratesper capita thanthe
national average.
Although African Americans comprise 13percent of the population, theyaccount for 26 percent of fire
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What Saves Lives
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A workingsmokealarmdramatically increases a person's chance of surviving a fire.
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Approximately 88 percent of U.S. homes have at least one smoke alarm. However, these alarms are not
always properly maintained andas a result might notwork in an emergency. There hasbeen a disturbing
increase overthe lastten yearsin the number of fires thatoccurin homes withnon-functioning alarms.
It is estimated that over 40 percent ofresidential fires and three-fifths of residential fatalities occur in
homes with no smoke alarms.
Residential sprinklers havebecome more costeffective forhomes. Currently, fewhomes are protected by
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