Clive Fire Department

Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
Administrative Staff
Chief Rick Roe
Administrative Assistant Joni Wilkinson
Fire Marshal Tony Collins
Asst. Chief – Fire Operations Lamar Hudson
Deputy Chief – Training Scott Lyon
Chaplain P.J. McDonald
Chaplain Terry Wilkinson
Medical Director Dr. Joe Karre
Healthcare Coordinator Denise Harlan R.N.
Photographer Steve Bunce
Station 32 (Harbach)
Capt. Dave Lyons
Lt. Eric Kallem
Lt. Justin Powell
Lt. Gene Schaller
Lt. Matt Sonnenburg
Lt. Neil Weglarz
Linda Adams
Justin Anderson
Greg Bender
Kyle Bissell
Mindy Bruecken
Brad Buck
Greg Clark
Bryan Collins
Patrick Comstock
Pat Daly
Eric Ennen
John Fiedler
Kyle Frizzell
James Gathercole
Stu Isaacson
Craig Jensen
Will Jess
Station 22 (Westside)
Dragan Juric
Sanjay Kalasa
Bryce Landers
Josh Ledoux
Cory Macumber
Paul McCarthy
Adam McGilvra
Robert Monson
Ayal Naggar
Jared Osterloh
Cory Pergande
Tony Rauterberg
Brad Reineke
Julie Scadden
John Schiefer
Mark Schmitt
Josh Schut
Ann Shaklee
Jonathan Skeens
Tony Sposeto
Chad Sposeto
Dave Steffen
Ken Van Der Pol
Lt. Todd Albrecht
Lt. Mike Clark
Lt. Geoff Elliott
Lt. Ben Garza
Lt. Scott McFarland
Scott Aanes
John Carlson
Jordan Dinkla (Deployed)
Cory Dolbeer
Kent Efnor
Chadd Egenberger
Ryan Gordan
Nicholas Heuer
Travis Hulstein
Will Jess
Andre Lamadue
Mark Novak
Brad Reineke
Doug Rex
Dustin Shnack
Josh Schut
Michael Speck
Yance Woody
Retirements/Resignations
Josh Engman
Kim Johnson
Gary Lewis
Beau Feris
Cory Clemens
Brad Madsen
Brandon Killam
Justin Liston
Chris Cross
Thad Greiner
Station 22 Career Staff Transfers
Lt. Joe Finken
Lt. John Gallagher
Jeff Bolton
Vince DeBoer
Brandon Hufford
Eric Kozak
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Jeremy Nelson
Ryan Pietzsch
Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
Mission of the Clive Fire Department
Our mission is to be the leader in emergency services through
compassion, competence, and a commitment to safety.
Facts
Stations
• Station 32 - 8505 Harbach Blvd, Clive
• Station 22 - 1801 68th Street, WDM
Staffing
• 1 Administrative Assistant
• 19 Career FF/Medics (12 shared with WDM)
• 53 Paid-on-Call FF/Medics (8 shared with WDM)
Emergency Calls
• 4.9 Responses Per Day
• Year 2007 Total = 1,795 (1,339 EMS, 456 Fire)
• Calls within Clive = 1,322 (963 EMS, 359 Fire)
• Mutual Aid Given = 473 (376 EMS, 97 Fire)
Annual Savings Provided by Paid-on-Call Staff
• >$400,000
Paid-on-Call Staff Commitment
• Minimum of one 12-hour shift per week and one
12-hour shift per weekend/per month.
Response Area
• City of Clive (14,125 Pop., 7.5 Square Miles)
Year Established
• 1962
Operating Budget
• FY 07-08 Expenses = $2,084,000
• FY 07-08 Revenue = $400,000
• FY 07-08 Cost per Capita = $119
Web Site
• www.cityofclive.com
Equipment
• 3 Engines
• 2 Ladders
• 2 Ambulances
• 3 Staff Units
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•
•
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2 Utility Units
1 Paramedic Unit
1 Foam Trailer
1 MCI Trailer
Fire Inspection/Prevention
• $12.6 Million Commercial Activity Requiring Fire
Prevention Review
• 493 Fire Inspections
• 36 New Preplans
• 130 Construction Plan Reviews
• 137 Construction Site Visits
• 9 Fire Investigations
• 0 Fire Fatalities
• 15 Knox Box Installations
• 8 Outreach Education Presentations
• 19 Community Safety Events
• 12 Fire Station Tours
Shared Service Arrangements
• Windsor Heights Auto-Aid Paramedic
• Windsor Heights Auto-Aid Fire
• West Des Moines Shared Fire Station
• Urbandale/West Des Moines Shared Dispatch
Training
• 25 National Training Certifications achieved
• >2,500 hours completed towards certifications
• 3,980 hours of shift training
• 5.5 hours of training per 12-hour shift
• Numerous special training sessions outlined in
the “Year in Review”
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Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
Annual Awards
Medic Rookie of the Year
Bryce Landers
Member of the Year
John Schiefer
Fire Rookie of the Year
Patrick Comstock
Officer of the Year
Dave Lyons
Medic of the Year
Brad Buck
15-Year Service Award
Pat Daly
Fire Fighter of the Year
Ayal Naggar
Stu Isaacson
Certifications
Josh Ledoux
Firefighter I
Fire Fighter II
HazMat Operations
Linda Adams
Paramedic Specialist
Mindy Bruecken
EMT-B
Bob Monson
Fire Apparatus Operator – Pumper
Tony Collins
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I
Rick Roe
Chief Fire Officer (CFO)
Patrick Comstock
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
EMT-B
HazMat Operations
Josh Schut
Fire Apparatus Operator – Aerial
Instruction I
Inspector I
HazMat Operations
Pat Daly
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I
Ann Shaklee
Paramedic Specialist
Jim Gathercole
Fire Apparatus Operator – Aerial
Neil Weglarz
EMT-B
Instructor I
Bryce Landers
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Instructor I
HazMat Operations
Calls for Service
10-Year History
2000
1500
1000
500
0
1298
1319
1339
396
374
428
456
2004
2005
2006
2007
1131
1077
361
385
2002
2003
1024
979
1009
987
264
311
387
339
1998
1999
2000
2001
804
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EMS
Fire
Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
Calls for Service
Mutual Aid Responses by Department
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
106
72 79
Given
17
7
2
Urbandale
Received
25
2
Waukee
West Des M oines Windsor Heights
(Excludes
Paramedic)
Incidents by District
Incidents by Day of Week
319
350
263
251
250
300 247 236
229
250
200
150
182
177 167
162
137
100 147 148
133
100
96
88
88
50
86
84
0
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Sat
800
704
585
600
Day (6a-6p)
342
400
Night (6p-6a)
Total
200
105
0
Clive (East o f Clive (West o f
I35/80)
I35/80)
Urbandale
2
16
Waukee
West Des
M o ines
Incidents by Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Jun
Jul
Aug
127
156
164
Oct
Fire
EMS
Total
29
125
147
Sep
39
109
38
42
44
78
108
122
150
169
125
153
May
44
46
107
107
138
31
25
94
119
115
147
32
0
40
50
46
100
112
132
150
152
178
200
Nov
Dec
Count of Incidents by Alarm Hour
150
87
100
50
37
50
66
41
33
22
31
34
4
5
6
96
117 108
119
99
123
98 105
105 97
79
72
69
61
46
0
0
1
2
3
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Type of Alarm Summary
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
1232
229
43
69
Non Structural Fire
Residential Fire
Commercial Fire
73
107
Hazardous
Materials
Motor Vehical
Crash
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EMS
4
12
26
Technical
Rescue
Special
Assignment
Investigation
Windso r
Heights
Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
Calls for Service
2007 Fire Call Volume Density
2007 Motor Vehicle Accident Call Volume Density
2007 EMS Call Volume Density
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Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
Calls for Service
EMS Revenues
$40,000
Projected
$30,000
Actual
$20,000
$10,000
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
EMS Transports from Mercy West
35
30
25
31
28
20
15
10
24
18
25
18
18
21
16
21
15
11
5
21
23
22
18
14
17
14
29
2006
24
2007
16
12
8
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
EMS Transports from Silvercrest Assisted Living
14
12
13
10
8
9
6
7
4
2
0
3
3
Jan
Feb
9
8 8
6
4
Mar
8
6
5
May
Jun
7
6
4 4
3
Apr
2006
9
4
Jul
Aug
7
2007
6
1
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
Dec
25
22 24
22 22
Nov
Dec
Paramedic Tiers to Windsor Heights
40
30
20
26 25
22 22
26 24
23 24
10
30
28
27
30 29
21 19
29
19
14
2006
14
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Sep
Oct
2007
Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
Services
Community Education
Fire Suppression
Hazardous Materials Operations
Motor Vehicle Crash
Technical Rescue
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Investigation
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Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
Fire Prevention
Training
Community Events
Response Time Performance
September 2007 marked a full year since the Clive Fire Department enhanced response capabilities with 24-hour
staffing. In September of 2006, paid-on-call staff changed from responding from home to in-station staffing on 12hour shifts. Our response force from the main station at 8505 Harbach Blvd consists of career and paid-on-call
personnel, working together to provide an in-house staff of six personnel at all-times. This staffing allowed us to
provide a more timely response of both an ambulance and a fire engine. Statistical data illustrates the
improvements in our response.
First Fire Engine
First Ambulance
Statistical Experience with ≤8:00 Response Goal
(Data indicates percentage of time this goal was met)
Pre 24-Hour
Post 24-Hour
Change
Staffing
Staffing
Day
89%
96%
7% Improvement
Night
65%
100%
35% Improvement
Day
85%
87%
2% Improvement
Night
66%
68%
2% Improvement
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Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
Response Time Spatial Analysis
2007 Fire Call Volume Density – First Engine
Response Time > 8:00 Minutes
2007 EMS Call Volume Density – Ambulance
Response Time > 8:00 Minutes
2007 EMS Call Volume Density – First Engine or
Ambulance Response Time > 8:00 Minutes
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Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
Year in Review
January
February
Donation from the Clive Jaycees - The Clive
Jaycees provided a $3,200 donation for two additional
ice-rescue suits and two replacement generators.
Ice Rescue Training –The Fire Department utilized
Raccoon River Park to conduct hands-on training in
the water for ice rescue. Over the past two years,
donations from the Clive Firefighters Association,
County Club Homeowners Association, and Clive
Jaycees have allowed ice rescue equipment to be
purchased and implemented at both the Harbach and
Westside Stations.
Paramedic Engine Development – Fire Department
staff upgraded the capabilities of our first out engine at
the Harbach Station to function as a paramedic engine.
Life Saving Recognition – The Clive Fire Department
was involved in a life saving situation that was
recognized by the patient and covered by the Des
Moines Register. The patient had a cardiac event
while exercising at 7-Flags. Through a solid chain of
events with by-stander CPR and quick
response/intervention of Clive Police and Fire
Department personnel, he was successfully revived.
Residential Fire – Urbandale – January 7 - Clive
assisted Windsor Heights with a residential fire in the
3300 block of Melanie.
Residential Fire – Clive – January 7 – Clive Fire
responded to a report of smoke in a residence in the
2200 block of 137th.
Extrication of Patient – Urbandale – January 11 –
Clive assisted Urbandale with extricating a patient from
a mini-van versus straight truck accident. The accident
was in the 7000 block of Hickman Road.
Residential Fire – Urbandale – January 12 – Clive
assisted Urbandale with a significant residential fire in
the 4000 block of 81st. The fire was through the roof
upon arrival. Crews worked throughout the night in
bitter cold to extinguish the fire.
Residential Fire – Clive – January 12 – Clive
responded to the 13200 block of Pineview for a fire in
an attached garage. The fire was contained to the
attached garage with an estimated $60,000 in damage
to the building and contents. Assisting Clive was one
engine company from West Des Moines.
Residential Smoke Scare – Clive – January 27 –
Clive responded to a report of a home filling with
smoke in the 3800 block of Warrior Lane. Crews
determined the problem to be a faulty furnace. The
Waukee Fire Department responded to assist.
Home Safety Council’s National Conference – Fire
Marshal Collins attended this conference in
Washington D.C.
Steve Bunce Clive Citizen of the Year – Recently
retired Clive firefighter Steve Bunce was honored as
the 2006 Clive Citizen of the
Year. Steve was recognized for
30 years of fire department
service, current involvement as
a volunteer photographer for
the fire department, longstanding participation in the
Clive Citizen’s Budget
Committee, and numerous
other community contributions.
Residential Fire – Urbandale – February 2 - Clive
assisted Windsor Heights with a residential fire in the
1300 block of 66th.
Residential Smoke Scare – Clive – February 4 –
Clive Fire responded to a report of smoke in a
residence in the 1500 block of 90th. Smoke was
evident in the home and further investigation
determined the source to be a faulty furnace fan motor.
Semi Tractor Fire – Clive – February 8 – Clive Fire
responded to a semi tractor fire behind Centennial
Warehouse (104th and Hickman). Tractor damage was
estimated at $15,000.
Residential Fire – Urbandale – February 15 – Clive
assisted Urbandale with a significant residential fire in
the 4500 block of 100th Street.
Residential Fire – Johnston – February 25 – Clive
assisted Johnston with a house fire in the 5800 Block
of Beaver.
National Fire Academy – Fire Marshal Collins
attended the National Fire Academy as a grant
evaluator.
EMS Refresher – Clive collaborated with the
Urbandale Fire Department and West Des Moines
EMS in the delivery of a 48-hour EMS Refresher
course.
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Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
March
Blizzard – Although Clive’s weather wasn’t severe,
Flying J overflowed and created gridlock. Fire
Department staff assisted with this event, particularly
on Friday night and Saturday morning when the crisis
peaked. We secured satellite parking areas for semis
and created maps for WestCom agencies.
EMT-B Class – The Clive Fire Department hosted a
regional EMT-Basic course, in conjunction with Mary
Greeley Hospital. Eighteen students from metro area
departments attended. The course ran from April thru
June, meeting twice a week and some weekends.
Assisting with instruction were the WDM, Urbandale,
and Waukee Fire Departments. Students included the
above mentioned departments, plus Windsor Heights,
Johnston, and Saylor. The class certification rate was
above national averages.
Residential Fire – Clive – March 2 - Clive responded
to a residential fire in the 9000 block of Carpenter. The
single family home was charged with smoke. Crews
found a small smoldering fire in the basement,
resulting from a shorted 220-volt outlet providing power
to a clothes dryer. Although the direct fire damage was
minimal, the smoke caused extensive damage. Total
damage is estimated at $130,000. Providing
assistance was the Windsor Heights Fire Department.
HazMat Release – Clive – March 5 – Clive Fire
responded to Flying J and the Walnut Creek area for a
petroleum product release. The Fire Department
contained the product in Walnut Creek by deploying
absorbent booms at 114th Street and 86th Street. The
Windsor Heights Fire Department deployed booms at
73rd Street. Working closely with Clive Public Works,
Clive Parks, and the DNR, the situation spanned a
number of days until extensive emergency
maintenance was completed on the retention pond on
Flying J property.
Residential Fire – Urbandale – March 22 – Clive Fire
assisted Urbandale with a residential fire in the 4100
Block of 76th Street. Clive provided an engine
company and a duty officer. We assisted with
ventilation, fire control, and salvage/overhaul.
April
Annual Emergency Operations Plan Overview
Training – Overview training of the Clive All-Hazards
Emergency Operations Plan was conducted on April
3rd for twenty personnel.
Annual Clive Fire Fighter’s Association Easter Egg
Hunt – On April 7th, the Clive Fire Fighter’s Association
hosted the 41st Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Linnan
Park. The weather was cool, but a nice crowd enjoyed
the activities. Those children finding specially marked
eggs were able to claim a small prize.
FEMA Disaster Meeting – On April 9th, Fire
Department staff participated in a meeting with FEMA
to outline the necessary reporting information for
reimbursement from the recent blizzard.
Polk County MCI Drill – On April 17th, the Clive Fire
Department participated in an county Mass Casualty
Drill at Camp Dodge. The situation involved an
explosion with subsequent petroleum fire and
numerous injured. Chief Roe served as an evaluator
at the unified command post. Clive also provided a
foam trailer response.
Flooding – On April 25th, flooding threatened Clive.
The Emergency Operations Center at City Hall was
activated and flood protection measures were
implemented at three sites (Lincoln/93rd, Swanson
Blvd, and University Blvd.).
Technical Rescue – Urbandale – April 2 - Clive
assisted Urbandale with a technical rescue, lowering a
patient from an elevated platform in a grain elevator.
The patient had fallen from one platform, landed on
another platform and was found unconscious by
coworkers. The patient was placed in a rescue basket,
slid through an access hole, and then lowered to the
ground.
Vehicle Fire – Clive – April 2 – Clive Fire responded to
vehicle fire at 10201 University. A small passenger car
sustained minor fire and smoke damage from a fire in
the passenger compartment. Damage is estimated at
$1,000.
Technical Rescue/EMS – Urbandale - April 11 – Clive
assisted Urbandale with a rollover accident in the 4900
Block of I80/35. A Clive ambulance transported a
patient who had been ejected from the vehicle during
the rollover. Clive engine crews assisted with rope
rescue to bring a patient up the embankment.
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2007 Annual Report
City Hall for situation monitoring and resource
coordination.
May
BP Vapor Control System – Fire Department staff
were very involved in the evaluation and public
communication regarding a temporary vapor control
device located at the BP terminal. The vapor control
device uses a pilot flame to efficiently remove excess
vapors during truck loading.
Holmes Safety Safari – Fire Department staff
participated in the annual Holmes Safety Safari,
providing a ladder truck for demonstration and
assisting with the Blank Children’s Hospital Fire Safety
House.
EMS Week – May 13-19th was National EMS Week.
This week was used to recognize and thank our staff
for another year of excellence in EMS. A family BBQ
and recognition event was held on Wednesday night.
Residential Lightning Strike – Clive – May 23 – Clive
Fire responded to a lightning strike in the 13800 Block
of Hawthorne. A single family residence had been
struck by lightning on a roof dormer. Circuit breakers
in the home were tripped and a burning smell was
evident on the upper floors. Further investigation
found no active fire.
HazMat/EMS – Urbandale – May 26 – Clive assisted
Urbandale at a hazardous materials assignment. The
location was a hotel in the 7600 Block of Hickman. An
extremely volatile substance called toluene was in a
room and the vapors were encountered by law
enforcement officers. Clive Fire transported two law
enforcement officers for evaluation.
Rope Rescue – Urbandale – May 29 – Clive assisted
Urbandale with a rope rescue in the 2700 Block of
Carole Circle. A patient was removed from a
residential roof using a rescue basket and rope
lowering system.
June
Clive Festival – June 20-23 - Fire Department staff
were very involved with the Clive Festival Activities,
including; Emergency Incident Pre-Planning, Set-Up,
Parade, Ambulance Stand-by, Fireworks Stand-by.
Weather Event – June 22nd – A rain and wind event
on Friday, June 22nd, brought both a potential for
flooding and significant wind damage East of the
Interstate. Flooding did not extend to the levels of the
earlier April 2007 event. Wind damage uprooted large
trees and took down some power lines. Wind gusts
were measured at 78 mph with embedded downbursts.
At the peak of the event, Clive had six roads closed
due to flooding and debris. The EOC was activated at
Fire and EMS Accreditation Workshop – June 13-15
– Chief Roe attended an accreditation workshop in
Littleton, Colorado. We are researching and aligning
our efforts to achieving accreditation through the
Center for Public Safety Excellent/Commission on Fire
Accreditation International.
National Fire and EMS Safety Stand-down – The
week of June 17-23 was the National Fire and EMS
Safety Stand-down. The Clive Fire Department
participated in this by focusing each shift on various
preparedness efforts affecting their personal safety.
HazMat Scare – Clive – June 7 - Clive responded to a
report of a suspicious white powder at DeWaay Capital
Management. Following safe protocol, the Des Moines
Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Team was
requested to assist with the investigation. HazMat and
other regional resources responded to assess the
situation. There was not sufficient powder residue for
testing. It is believed to be concrete dust from
construction activities.
Vehicle Fire – Urbandale – June 13 – Clive responded
to Urbandale for a van on fire at a construction site.
The cause was a bag of sawdust that also containing
stain material. Heat from spontaneous combustion is
the likely cause. Damage was estimated at $10,000.
Residential Lightning Strike – Clive – June 21 –
Clive responded to a reported residential fire in the
10800 Block of Forest. Neighbors witnessed a
lightning strike and the homeowners could smell
burning. The burning was determined to be from
lightning damage to the alarm system.
Residential Fire – West Des Moines – June 22 – Clive
assisted West Des Moines with a house fire in the
4300 Block of Boulder. The fire is believed to have
started from a lightning strike.
Apartment Fire – West Des Moines – June 22 – Clive
assisted West Des Moines with an apartment fire in the
3400 Block of Woodland. The fire is believed to have
started from a lightning strike. Our crews assisted with
ventilation of the structure.
Hotel Fire – Urbandale – June 26 – Clive assisted
Urbandale with a hotel fire in the 4800 Block of Merle
Hay. A fire started in the pool chemical storage area.
Our crews assisted with searching the structure and
assisting with a hazardous materials team
decontamination line.
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2007 Annual Report
July
Welcome Home Sgt. McGilvra – After an 18-month
oversees deployment to Iraq, we welcomed home Sgt.
Adam McGilvra from Operation Iraqi Freedom!
Vehicle Crash with Extrication – Urbandale – July 17
– Clive assisted Urbandale with a single vehicle
accident in the 4200 Block of Urbandale Avenue. An
SUV was on it’s side requiring the extrication of one
patient.
August
Training at Former Pizza Hut Building – During the
month of August, staff utilized the former 86th Street
Pizza Hut building for a variety of training opportunities.
The most significant training was completed on
Saturday, August 11th, with live fire evolutions. Burn
cells were constructed in the building, allowing fires to
be ignited using straw and pallets.
Fire Department Fitness Challenge 2007 - The Fire
Department initiated Fitness Challenge 2007, allowing
employees to enter contests for improving their health.
BP Terminal Table Top Drill/Facility Walk Thru The Clive Fire Department participated in a facility
walk-thru and annual table top exercise at the BP
terminal. A safety coordinator from BP facilitated the
event. In depth discussions and scenarios were
reviewed for both internal BP operations and external
emergency response from the City of Clive.
Townhome Fire – Urbandale – July 7 - Clive assisted
Urbandale with a townhome fire in the 15600 Block of
Monroe Ct. An engine from Clive arrived to find fire
showing from a front deck. They quickly extinguished
the fire and conducted overhaul operations.
Residential Fire – Clive – July 7 – Clive responded to
a residential fire in the 7800 Block of Drake. Crews
arrived to find a rear deck on fire. The fire was quickly
extinguished and overhaul operations conducted to
insure that the fire did not enter the exterior walls of the
home. The fire was caused by discarded smoking
materials. Damage is estimated at $2,000.
Vehicle Fire – Clive – July 12 – Clive responded to a
vehicle fire at Dahl’s (15500 Hickman). Crews arrived
to find significant engine compartment fire from a 1995
Dodge Stratus. The fire was quickly extinguished.
Damage is estimated at $3,000.
Vehicle Crash with Extrication – Clive – July 15 –
Clive responded to a motor vehicle crash at 156th and
Hickman. Additional ambulances were called from
Urbandale and West Des Moines. One patient was
unable to be removed from the vehicle and the door
required the use of hydraulic extrication equipment for
opening.
Primary Response District Changes – Our primary
response districts were modified in late August to
provide a better balance of response times and area
covered. We use a four-minute drive time to outline
desired response areas. The outcome was shifting the
zones from 104th to Interstate I35/80.
Residential Fire – Urbandale – August 5 - Clive
assisted Urbandale with a significant house fire in the
4600 Block of 153rd. The fire is believed to have
originated from a lightning strike.
Residential Fire – Urbandale – August 14 – Clive
assisted Urbandale with a house fire in the 3900 Block
of 92nd. A fire in the roof and walls was started from a
lightning strike.
Sign Fire – Clive – August 16 – Clive responded to a
sign fire at Bett’s Cadillac. The elevated Cadillac sign
had caught fire. No cars or buildings were damaged.
Estimated fire loss is $40,000.
Mass Casualty Incident – Woodward - August 17 –
Clive provided one ambulance to respond/assist with a
multiple patient incident at the Academy in Woodward.
Clive transported three patients with minor complaints.
In total, fifty-three patients were treated for nausea,
vomiting, and respiratory problems.
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2007 Annual Report
September
October
Training on 128th Street (LADCO Property) –
LADCO provided us with a window of opportunity to
conduct hands-on training at the house located at 1447
NW 128th Street. This house was slated for
demolishment and made an excellent structure for
training. We were able to conduct a department wide
training on search and rescue drills.
Fire Prevention Week – Included station tours, puppet
shows, truck visits to schools and day cares, poster
contest, live fire demonstrations, extinguisher training,
fire drills, and the annual open house. This year’s
theme was “Practice Your Escape Plan”.
Apartment Fire – Clive – September 14 - Clive
responded to a report of smoke in an apartment
building at 1890 NW 82nd. Crews accessed an
apartment and encountered heavy smoke. The fire
was found to be contained to the top of a stove and
resulted from unattended cooking. Crews assisted
with ventilation. No damage was caused to the
structure. Assisting was the Windsor Heights Fire
Department.
Technical Rescue – Urbandale – September 15 –
Clive assisted Urbandale with a child stuck in mud at
the bottom of a ravine in the 2500 Block of Canterbury.
The mud was described by crews as “quick-sand” like
which created a suction and was extremely difficult to
displace. Removal of the child took two hours.
Apartment Fire – Clive - September 26 – Clive
responded to a fire at 1565 NW 84th Street. The fire
originated from unattended cooking and extended into
the kitchen cabinets. Damage is estimated at $33,000.
Assisting was the Windsor Heights Fire Department.
Firefighter/Paramedic Cross Named New Windsor
Heights Fire Chief – Clive Firefighter/Paramedic Chris
Cross was hired by the City of Windsor Heights as their
new Fire Chief.
Arrest of former Asst. Chief Brad Madsen –
Although the formal arrest was completed on
November 2nd, considerable time was spent during
October by the Clive Police Department, Iowa Division
of Narcotics Enforcement, and Clive Fire Department
to complete the investigation on the allegations of
missing narcotics. An internal audit revealed
discrepancies and swift action was taken to address
the situation. We reviewed our internal operations and
control measures. This review resulted in a number of
operational and control enhancements.
Structure Fire – Urbandale – October 4 - Clive
responded to a structure fire in the 4200 Block of 75th
Street in Urbandale. Urbandale resources were
previously committed to a significant fire on I80/35.
The 75th Street fire was a small structure located in a
back yard. The structure was heavily involved in fire.
Residential Fire – Clive – October 19 – Clive
responded to a reported grease fire in the 15000 Block
of Summit. Crews arrived to find a small grease fire on
top of a stove. The fire was quickly extinguished.
Some smoke damage was present and estimated at
$2,000.
Apartment Fire – Clive - September 28 – Clive
responded to a fire at 8424 Franklin. The fire
originated in a bedroom and caused damage to the
room of origin and the contents. Crews conducted
overhaul operations to make sure the fire had not
extended into the attic or walls. Damage is estimated
at $13,500. Assisting were the Windsor Heights and
Urbandale Fire Departments.
Hazardous Materials Assignment – Clive – October
25 – Clive responded to multiple reports of anhydrous
ammonia near the Iowa Quality Meats facility (2075
NW 92nd Court). This facility was in the process of
shutting down and having the ammonia refrigerant
removed. The Des Moines Fire Department’s Regional
HazMat Team responded. Special detectors did not
indicate any product in the air around the facility. The
ammonia storage area inside of the building was
accessed and readings confirmed no problem.
Residential Fire – Waukee – October 28 – Clive
assisted Waukee with a well involved house fire in the
1000 Block of Pinecrest. The operation was primarily
defensive for safety reasons.
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Clive Fire Department
2007 Annual Report
November
December
Lt. Assessments/Promotions - The following
promotions were made for the Clive Fire Department.
• Neil Weglarz - Lieutenant Fire
• Justin Powell - Lieutenant Safety
Neil and Justin were chosen from seven candidates
after an extensive and competitive selection process
that tested their knowledge of department operating
procedures, ability to effectively manage people,
command of initial company operations and their ability
to complete various tasks and projects that will be
assigned to them as new lieutenants.
45th Annual Santa Day –December 15th – The Clive
Firefighters Association has sponsored Santa Day
every year since the inception of the Fire Department
in 1962. We believe this is the longest standing
tradition/community event in Clive. Five crews of
Santa traveled the streets from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The weather was perfect with light snow and no winds.
Commercial Fire – Urbandale – November 4 – Clive
assisted Urbandale with a fire at the K-Mart located in
the 7500 Block of Hickman. Fire was present on the
outside of the building, consuming pallets and other
combustibles. The exterior of the building was
scorched and crews worked aggressively to make sure
the fire did not extend into the roof and insulation
materials.
Commercial Fire – Clive – November 5 – Clive
responded to a reported kitchen grease fire at the KMart located in the 10300 Block of University. The
building was charged with smoke from the grease fire.
K-Mart staff had extinguished the fire using six portable
fire extinguishers prior to our arrival. Clive and
Windsor Heights fire crews assisted with ventilating
smoke from the building.
Residential Fire – West Des Moines – November 7 –
Clive assisted West Des Moines at a single family
home fire in the 600 Block of 17th Street. Heavy fire
was present in the basement.
Residential Fire – West Des Moines – December 15 –
Clive assisted West Des Moines with a significant
residential basement fire in the 2900 Block of Orchard.
Residential Fire – Johnston – December 25 – Clive
assisted Johnston at a well-involved single family
residential fire in the 4800 Block of Lovington.
Residential Sprinkler System – The first residential
sprinkler system in Clive was installed in a private
single family house in County Club. The house is over
11,000 square feet.
EMS Refresher – Clive collaborated with the
Urbandale Fire Department and West Des Moines
EMS in the delivery of a 48-hour EMS Refresher
course. This was the second collaborative delivery of
this course. Each city saved $130 per student through
this local delivery.
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