2014 - City of Petoskey

CITY OF PETOSKEY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
2014
ACTIVITY REPORT
Prepared by:
Director John Calabrese
Lieutenant Anthony Rice
Public Safety Officer Dan Smith
Public Safety Officer Ben Carlson
Administrative Assistant Amber Wilber
PETOSKEY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Director John Calabrese
Lt. Tony Rice
Lt. Matt Breed
Lt. Randall Weston
Lt. Adrian Karr
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
4
2014 Law Enforcement Statistics
6
Safety/Community Programs
9
Open House
10
Citizen Academy
11
Detective/TEAM
12
Public Safety West
13
Nuisance Ordinance
14
Body Cams/TASERS
15
Significant Cases-2014
16
Law Enforcement Training
18
Departmental Awards
19
Fire/EMS Statistics
21
Response Times
22
Property Loss
23
Emergency Medical Services
23
Mutual Aid/Major Incidents
24
Equipment/Training
26
Fire Prevention
28
International Fire Code/IPMC
30
Summary of 2014 Activities
31
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Petoskey Department of Public Safety
Mission Statement
The mission of the Petoskey Department of Public Safety is to provide professional
community-oriented police, fire and emergency medical services. We are committed to
creating and maintaining an active community partnership with those we serve. We are
dedicated to protecting lives and property while maintaining order and assuring fair and
equal treatment to everyone.
The Petoskey Department of Public Safety is a proactive agency dedicated to excellence
through quality customer service. We shall maintain our high level of professionalism
through training, education, innovation and accountability.
We shall foster an
atmosphere where department members treat each other fairly, honestly, and equally.
Through commitment to quality service the department will meet the public safety needs
of the community, recognizing the values of fairness, equality, and respect for human
dignity.
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Petoskey Department of Public Safety
2014 Annual Report
The Petoskey Department of Public Safety is committed to providing the best possible
service for everyone who lives, works, or visits our city. We believe in a strong
partnership with all members of the community in an effort to keep Petoskey a safe,
vibrant city.
Police, Fire and Emergency Medical services are provided through a unified Department
of Public Safety. The Department staff of nineteen sworn officers (crossed-trained as
certified law-enforcement officer, firefighter, and EMT), three part-time Public Safety
Officers, four paid-on-call firefighters, and one Administrative Clerk provide a wide range
of services to the citizens of Petoskey and Bay Harbor. The Department operates nine
pieces of fire equipment, eight patrol vehicles, and two boats. All Public Safety vehicles
are equipped with emergency medical equipment.
The Fire Division provides programs involving inspections, fire prevention programs in
our area schools, conducts fire station tours and provides public appearances and
displays of equipment at community events.
Fire/EMS Calls for Service
2010
690
2011
672
2012
616
2013
611
2014
692
Breakdown of Fire and EMS Calls For Service
2014 Total: 692
EMS Calls
473
Fire Calls
(Alarms, Hazardous Materials, etc.)
Fires
(Structure, vehicle, or other)
5
205
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The Law Enforcement Division of Public Safety handled 7,980 requests for service in
2014, a decrease of 1,025 from 2013. In 2014 the department logged 6,398 complaint
numbers, a decrease of 13 from 2013.
Complaint numbers are generated for activities such as criminal investigations, health
and safety checks, suspicious persons or vehicles, alarms, and assisting other
departments. Other activities are logged, but not assigned complaint numbers. These
are usually events that need no follow-up by an officer. Some of these activities include:
traffic warnings, administrative tasks, assisting citizens, and court appearances.
The Law Enforcement Division handles requests for services involving: criminal
investigations, civil disputes, traffic enforcement, traffic accident investigations, health
and safety issues, property maintenance ordinance violations, and general assistance to
the public such as vehicle unlocks.
In 2014, the Petoskey Department of Public Safety effected 350 total arrests. Of that
total, 84 were felony arrests and 266 were misdemeanor arrests.
Law Enforcement Calls for Service
2009-2014
Bay
Harbor
Petoskey
2009
261
2010
399
2011
442
2012
544
2013
405
2014
341
9,026
8,624
6,959
8,573
8,600
7,639
Total
9,287
9,023
7,401
9,117
9,005
7,980
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PETOSKEY PUBLIC SAFETY
2014 LAW ENFORCEMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
Incident
Abandon Vehicle
Accidents
Alarms
Animal Complaint
Assault
Assist Other Agency
Attempted Suicide
Boat Accident
Burglary
Citizen Assist
Civil Standby
Civil Dispute
Criminal Sexual Conduct
911 Check
Disturbance / Disorderly
Domestic
Driving Violation
Embezzlement
Escort
Family abuse/ neglect
Fire Works Violation
Follow up
Fraud
Gun Permit
Health and Safety
Interview
Intoxicated Subject
Larceny
Liquor Violations
Lost Child
Lost and Found
Operating While Impaired
Malicious Destruction Prop.
Misc Offenses/ Criminal
Motorist Assist
Obstructing Police
Obstructing Justice
Petoskey
Calls
54
621
178
134
30
118
4
0
8
208
15
140
18
131
79
33
95
3
9
7
22
582
28
15
365
20
58
112
24
3
119
29
46
46
129
12
60
7
Bay Harbor
Calls
0
24
110
8
2
0
1
0
0
7
0
2
0
8
2
0
2
0
0
0
1
8
0
0
11
0
3
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
4
0
0
PETOSKEY PUBLIC SAFETY
2014 Law Enforcement Calls for Service
Public Safety Calls
Bay Harbor
566
6
66
33
111
0
15
396
36
1775
297
15
2
59
1
0
15
14
10
0
0
0
35
31
16
0
1
1
470
5
249
7639
17
0
0
341
Parking Violation
PPO Violation
Property Check
Public Relations
Special Detail
Robbery
Intimidation stalking
Suspicious situation
Telephone Message
Traffic Stops
Traffic Violation
Trespass
Unlawful Driving Away Auto
Violation Control
Substance
Vehicle Unlock
Weapons Offense
Nuisance/IPMC/IFC
Total
2014-Total Calls for service: 7,980
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Safety/Educational Programs and Community Involvement
The Petoskey Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community
to educate our citizens to assist them in keeping their families safe and secure. Our
officers help each year by participating in a variety of community events and functions.
Public Safety Officers speak to our school children, give station tours for youth groups,
attend job fairs, conduct fire safety demonstrations, prepare DNA kits and fingerprinting
for families, and assist area groups with numerous requests for our involvement.
In 2014, the Petoskey Department of Public Safety spent over 400 hours on community
outreach and educational programs.
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Public Safety Open House
On June 7, 2014, the Petoskey Department of Public Safety held its fifth annual Open
House. We invited the community to come into our workplace and spend some time
with our Public Safety officers and staff. The 2014 event took place at our downtown fire
station, located on West Lake Street.
The event was very well attended, with approximately 300 people visiting the station.
Guests were treated to free snacks, refreshments and gifts, all donated by local
businesses.
This year’s events included a “Water-Ball” competition. Firefighters from Petoskey,
Springvale, Harbor Springs and Resort-Bear Creek Fire Departments engaged in a
battle to see who could move the water ball the fastest and take home the
championship!
Congratulations to the Petoskey Public Safety for winning the
tournament!
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Citizen Academy
In 2014 the Petoskey Department of Public Safety conducted its fourth annual Citizen
Academy. The Academy was put together to help give the community a better working
knowledge of our operations, policies, and procedures. The academy is open to all
members of the community, and at no cost to the students.
The 21-hour block of instruction is very comprehensive, covering different topics each
week. Participants received instruction in fire operations, emergency medical services,
criminal law, interviewing and interrogation, and crime scene investigation. The class
took tours of Central Dispatch and the Emmet County Jail, as well as the LTBB Tribal
Law Enforcement Office.
2014 Petoskey Department of Public Safety Citizen Academy Class and Staff
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Detective Position
In June of 2010, the Department created a fulltime detective position by assigning one
Public Safety Officer to investigations. Our current detective, Todd Troxel, handles all
follow-up investigations from complaints taken by our officers as well as variety of other
duties. In 2014, Detective Troxel worked on 186 new cases, obtained 77 felony arrest
warrants, 115 misdemeanor arrest warrants, and 15 search warrants.
TEAM
The Petoskey Department of Public Safety takes an active role in the community of
meeting and mentoring our school children. In 2011, we brought the TEAM concept
(Teaching, Educating, and Mentoring) program back into our schools. In 2014 Officer
Randy Davis presented the class to all fifth-graders attending school in Petoskey. The
program deals with topics such as staying safe, dangerous drugs, why we have rules
and laws, and how to be a good citizen.
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Public Safety Station West
In August of 2010 Petoskey City Council approved plans to build a public safety station
along the Bay Harbor corridor. Construction was completed and the station opened for
business on November 2, 2011. The building is approximately 5,000 square feet, and
houses 2 pieces of firefighting equipment, an office area, a day room, an exercise room,
and a lobby for the public. The grand opening for the building took place at our annual
Open House in June, 2012. Three part-time officers were hired and are supporting our
fulltime officers in staffing the new facility. Since opening the station, response times
for emergency calls to Bay Harbor have improved from an average of eight
minutes to an average of just over four minutes.
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Nuisance Ordinance Enforcement
In early 2010 the Petoskey City Council enacted a revised ordinance regarding nuisance
and blight issues in the city. The Department of Public Safety took the lead in
enforcement of this ordinance. The ordinance deals with grass, weed, and vegetation
issues; garbage/rubbish; trailer violations; unlicensed or disabled vehicles; sign
violations; front yard parking; for sale signs on public property; dumpster problems; and
unsafe or unsecured buildings.
Potential violations are referred to Public Safety through complaints by citizens and by
observations made by Public Safety Officers. Our officers work closely with the
community to attempt to gain voluntary compliance and we try to assist our residents
and business owners in any way possible to avoid enforcement measures.
In 2014, the Department of Public Safety handled 66 investigations related to Nuisance
Ordinance complaints. All but two of those investigations were closed by voluntary
compliance.
Nuisance Ordinance Enforcement
35
30
25
2014
20
15
10
5
0
Grass
Weeds
Vegetation
34
Rubbish
Garbage
Trailers
20
8
Unlicensed
Disabled
Vehicles
2
2
0
0
0
Officer Initiated
27
7
5
0
1
0
0
0
Citizen Initiated
7
13
3
2
1
0
0
0
Closed/Corrected
32
19
8
2
2
0
0
0
Citation
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
14
Sign
Front Yard Dump-ster Unsafe/Un
Vio-lations Parking
Comp-secured
laints
Buildings
Body Cams
The use of video and audio recording systems in law enforcement is widely accepted as
a valuable tool. These systems help deter possible abuses by officers, limit frivolous
complaints and lawsuits, and help build and restore confidence in the fairness of law
enforcement agencies. These recording devices also capture valuable evidence for
criminal cases.
In 2014 the Petoskey Department of Public Safety partnered with the Office of
Emergency Management, and other Northern Michigan law enforcement agencies to
obtain Body Cams for each of our officers. All on-duty officers wear the recording
devices while on patrol.
Tasers
In 2014, the Petoskey Department of Public Safety obtained Tasers for use by all onduty officers. Conductive Electrical Devices or “Tasers”, are an effective and valuable
tool for law enforcement. Tasers are a ‘less than lethal’ use of force option that may
assist officers when dealing with combative, violent or aggressive people. Using Tasers
reduces the risk of injury to police officers, offenders, and members of the public. Tasers
are effective against people who do not feel or respond to pain. This includes people
who are particularly motivated, extremely aggressive, or under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. Tasers can be deployed at a safe distance. Immobilization and pain effects
cease as soon as Tasers are turned off. Usually, only minimal aftercare is required.
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2014: SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS/CASES
Assist Citizen
On March 4, 2014, Officer Frederick Haalck responded to 438 Grove on the report of a
possible water leak at that address. Upon arrival Officer Haalck found that home
belonged to seasonal residents, and that no one was home. He was able to locate and
contact the homeowner by phone, and later gained access to the dwelling. The home
had sustained a large amount of water damage. PSO Haalck was able to turn off the
water, and moved many valuable items for the homeowner so that they would not get
damaged. PSO Haalck spent a great deal of time helping out the homeowner,
describing the damage, taking photos, and walking him through the incident over the
phone. PSO Haalck went above and beyond what was required, and the homeowner
was extremely grateful for the assistance he got from Officer Haalck.
Child Abuse
On April 1, 2014, Detective Troxel and PSO Schultz were assigned to investigate a
report of a seriously injured child. Their investigation lasted several months, and
culminated with the arrest of two subjects for multiple counts of child abuse. The
investigation was very complicated and involved numerous medical professionals and
witnesses. Detective Troxel and PSO Schultz showed perseverance in the face of a
very difficult investigation. Their dedication to the investigation resulted in the charging
of two suspects, and brought a measure of justice for the young child.
Officers were aided by a concerned citizen in this investigation. Without the involvement
of Ms. Brooke Quick, the child in this matter may have not received the urgent care he
needed.
On March 31, 2014, Ms. Quick was in the Walmart store when she observed a young
male child who appeared to be injured. She spoke to the female adult that was with the
child and asked what was wrong with the boy. The female told Brooke to mind her own
business. When the woman left the store, Brooke followed her out of the store and
obtained a description of the vehicle they left in. She then called 911 to report what she
saw. Brooke’s quick action was instrumental in locating the child, getting him proper
medical treatment, and successfully prosecuting the people who abused the boy.
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Citizen Assist
On March 20, 2014, Officer Parker assisted elderly Independence Village residents. The
group of residents were downtown to have lunch at a local restaurant. Knowing that
many of these citizens were elderly, had problems walking long distances, and that the
street and sidewalk conditions were very snowy, Officer Parker arranged to get their bus
a parking spot in front of the business. Officer Parker shoveled the snow for these
citizens, and assisted them in getting inside. Officer Parker is thanked and commended
for his thoughtful actions.
Citizen Award
Petoskey residents often rise to the occasion when needed. In June of 2014, Steve
Cross a local resident and attorney, greatly assisted Public Safety. On June 11, 2014,
Mr. Cross observed a young male subject in the area of Jennings and Kalamazoo
streets. The juvenile seemed to be in distress and learning impaired. Mr. Cross spoke
to the child, and called 911 to report that there was a problem. It was later discovered
that the 16 year old male had Down’s Syndrome and was thinking about running away
from home. Mr. Cross’s intervention prevented any harm from occurring to the young
man, and reunited with his family.
Assault on Police Officers/TASER Deployment
On December 17, 2014, Lt. Randall Weston and Public Safety Officer Keenan Suggs
were dispatched to a residence on Buckley Street to investigate a report of a woman
there who was involved in a domestic situation with her husband. Officers spoke to the
woman who told them that her 34 year old husband was in the home and was under the
influence of illegal drugs. The wife also indicated that her 3 year old daughter was in the
home with her husband, and that she feared for her safety.
At that time, the husband came out of the house and began shouting threats at police
and his wife. He made a statement about hurting his daughter by drowning her in the
bathtub. At that time the officers entered the home to check on the wellbeing of the 3
year old, as well as to place him under arrest for Domestic Violence. The suspect
confronted the officers and attempted to physically assault them. A long violent struggle
ensued, and both officers were forced to deploy their TASER on the suspect. He was
then arrested and charged with multiple felony counts. No one was injured in the
incident.
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Training
Each year our public safety officers receive training in a variety of areas. In addition to
firefighting and emergency medical service training, in 2014 our officers participated in a
law enforcement training schedule that included firearms proficiency, weapon retention,
domestic violence investigations, legal updates, emergency response to active shooter
situations, standardized field sobriety, meth lab investigations, field training officer,
physical fitness, and emergency driving.
The department also received some very valuable training in dealing with Autistic
citizens, and excited delirium.
Total training hours for the department in 2014 was 1,450, for an average of about 72.5
hours per officer.
2014 Training (In Hours)
Law Enforcement
627
Fire
515
EMS
308
Total
1,450
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Departmental Awards
The Petoskey Department of Public Safety Honor Board of Review awarded numerous
honors to department personnel for excellent work performed in 2014. The Honor Board
of Review is made up of the Director of Public Safety, a Lieutenant, and a Public Safety
Officer.
The Board reviews requests for recognition of meritorious service by
department members.
At a March City council meeting awards were given to Petoskey Department of Public
Safety members, as well as citizens, and members of Allied Ambulance. Here is the full
list of the 2014 awards:
Lifesaving:
PSO Ben Carlson
PSO Randy Davis
AEMT-Michelle Hitner-Allied EMS
Paramedic Perry Fortier-Allied EMS
Department Commendation
PSO Schultz
Detective Troxel
Certificate of Merit:
PSO Haalck
Citizen Award:
Brooke Quick
Steve Cross
Johan’s Bakery
7-11
Tannery Creek
Bill and Carol’s
Walgreens
Cynthia Ann Kloss
Chief’s Award:
PSO Parker
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2014 Lifesaving Award recipients Lt. Adrian Karr, PSO Ben Carlson, EMT Michelle
Hitner, Paramedic Perry Fortier, Cynthia Kloss, and PSO Randy Davis.
2014 Award Winners: Perry Fortier, Michele Hitner, PSO David Schultz, PSO Ben
Carlson, PSO Randy Davis, and Brooke Quick.
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The Petoskey Department of Public Safety responded to 692 requests for fire and
emergency medical services in 2014, a 13 percent increase in calls compared to 2013.
Historically, 2014 was the second highest number of calls for service in the department’s
history. Displayed below are the fire and emergency medical response numbers for the
previous six years.
Bay Harbor
During 2014, 55 requests for fire and emergency medical services were made to the
area served by the Bay Harbor Station. 2014 had the greatest number of calls since the
development of Bay Harbor. The chart below displays the past six years of response
data.
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Response Times
Response times account for the amount of time it takes a fire apparatus to arrive at the
scene of a fire or medical emergency after notification by the Central Dispatch (911).
National benchmark standards dictate that at least one fire apparatus should arrive at
the scene of an incident within five minutes of receiving the call. For 2014 the average
response time for incidents within the City Proper is 3.6 minutes, and 4.7 minutes for
incidents in Bay Harbor. These excellent responses times are due to having both
stations staffed 24 hours a day. Below are the response times in minutes for both the
City Proper and Bay Harbor for the previous five years.
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Property Loss
The total dollar loss to property from fire in 2014 was $148,000 dollars. This amount is
the lowest in the previous six years. The substantial loss in 2010 was primarily from a
single fire that occurred in the Preserve neighborhood of Bay Harbor.
Emergency Medical Services
For the past seven years the Department of Public Safety has provided emergency
medical care as a State of Michigan licensed “basic life support-non transport agency”.
PDPS is the only fire and law enforcement agency in Emmet County licensed at this
level. Utilizing a staff of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, the
department has established itself as one of the most progressive providers of prehospital care in Emmet County. In 2014, 473 requests for emergency medical services
were answered.
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Mutual Aid
With the complexity of emergency calls received today, the Department of Public Safety
relies on receiving and providing mutual aid assistance to neighboring departments. In
2014 three requests to provide mutual aid were given. All of these incidents were with
the Resort/Bear Creek Fire Department. One incident was to assist at a motor vehicle
accident on US-131; the second incident was to assist at a structure fire on old US 31
Hwy; and the third was at a structure fire on Eppler Road. The Department of Public
Safety did not request any mutual aid assistance in 2014.
Major Incidents
During 2014 some fire and emergency medical incidents were identified as being
significant. Below are brief synopses of these major incidents:
February 2, 2014 8:50 A.M.
Crews were dispatched to Coastal Woods Court in Bay Harbor for a report of a
dishwasher on fire. Upon arrival the residence was filling with smoke and a dishwasher
and surrounding cabinets were burning. The fire was quickly extinguished and the
occupants were able to stay in the residence.
February 25, 2014 6:30 A.M.
Crews were dispatched to a two vehicle
accident at the intersection of US-31 and US131. The “jaws of life” type tools were used
to remove the passenger from one of the
vehicles. Three people were transported to
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital for
treatment.
February 28, 2014 6:06 P.M.
Crews were dispatched to the 900 block of
Howard Street when the home owner
returned to find the residence filled with smoke. The fire was located in the basement
and was extinguished. There was significant heat, smoke and water damage to the
structure.
April 30, 2014 1:16 P.M.
Crews were dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Mitchell for a report of a
fire in the mechanical room. Upon arrival the employee had used a portable
extinguisher to extinguish the majority of the fire. The mechanical room sustained minor
smoke and fire damage. The employee’s quick action certainly prevented a much larger
fire.
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August 28, 2014 3:10 P.M.
Crews were dispatched to the 700 block of East Lake for a report of a chimney fire.
Upon arrival crews found the fire had extended into the wall behind the chimney. The
fire was confined to the wall space and chimney and the occupants were able to remain
in the residence.
Personnel
In 2014 three new Paid-On-Call Firefighters were added to the staff along with one new
full-time Public Safety Officer. These firefighters are currently undergoing their training
in preparation for taking the State of Michigan exam for Firefighter I and II in May 2015.
Paid-On-Call Firefighter William Loyselle retired in 2014 after serving 26 years with the
Department of Public Safety.
Apparatus
At the completion of 2014 the department fleet consisted of six fire apparatus, two
inflatable boats, and a utility pickup. A 1992, 1,000 gallon per minute pumper was
removed from service after several cracks in the truck’s frame were discovered.
Repairing this apparatus was not economical. This apparatus was the only unit operated
in the fleet with an on board foam system used to fight specialty fires, and was the only
four wheel drive truck in the fleet.
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Apparatus are distributed between the following two stations;
West Lake Street Station
2007 Sutphen 1500 gallon per minute pumper with extrication tools
2002 Sutphen 70’ ladder truck with 1500 gallon per minute pump
1992 3D Service Truck with 1500’ of large diameter hose
1984 Sutphen 1250 gallon per minute pumper
2002 Ford utility pickup
2004 Zodiac inflatable rescue boat
Bay Harbor West Station
2007 Sutphen 1500 gallon per minute pumper with extrication tools
1984 Sutphen 100’ ladder truck with 1500 gallon per minute pump
2010 Zodiac inflatable rescue boat
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Training
Training is crucial for developing and maintaining qualified personnel able to provide
exceptional fire and medical services to those who live in or visit the City of Petoskey.
Once again in 2014, the department conducted approximately 500 hours of classroom
lecture and practical training. To maximize the talents of our firefighters most of this
training is conducted in-house. In 2014 a new life-like training mannequin was
purchased. This mannequin is used in a variety of training to simulate working with a
real person.
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Fire Prevention
Outreach programs are a large focus of the Department. Our annual school visit during
fire prevention week allows us to deliver our fire safety message to over 700 children in
all kindergarten, first and second grade classes in the Petoskey School district.
In partnership with the Resort/Bear Creek Fire
Department students were provided with the
opportunity to practice fire safety using a
recently purchased mobile training house. This
trailer was purchased by the Resort/Bear Creek
Fire Department with the assistance of funds
from the local revenue board.
Over many years these types of programs have
begun to create a fire safe generation.
Continuing these programs well into the future
will surely decrease fire related injuries,
fatalities and property loss.
A Sheridan School 2nd Grader Practices Fire Escape
Technique
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Fire Prevention
One of our most effective public education initiatives is the annual elementary school
visits conducted during Fire Prevention Week.
These presentations allow the
opportunity to teach young children the basics of remaining safe from fire. Home escape
plans, the importance of working smoke alarms, and stop, drop and roll are emphasized
during these visits.
In partnership with the Resort Bear Creek Fire Department all preschool, kindergarten,
first and second grade classes in the Petoskey School district are visited. These types
of programs are helping to create a “fire safe generation”. Continuing these programs
will hopefully help to decrease fire related injuries, fatalities and property loss.
Public Safety Officer Randy Davis and the children from McLaren Northern Michigan
Hospital Early Child Education Center.
Self-Inspection Program
In 2013 the Petoskey Department of Public Safety initiated a Business Self-Inspection
Program. This program is in accordance with the International Fire Code, and is
intended to assist Petoskey business owners/ managers in promoting a safer year round
environment.
This self-inspection program is free of charge and
is designed primarily for businesses with a
relatively low hazard for fire and life-safety
concerns. Low hazard occupancies are locations
where there is a small amount of combustible
materials, including furnishings, decorations, and
contents.
The primary buildings targeted for this program are office buildings, small retail shops,
small personal service shops, and small apartment complexes with three or more units.
This self-inspection program will allow these lower hazard businesses to be inspected by
business owners on a 24 month inspection cycle.
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International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
International Fire Code (IFC)
In 2010, the Petoskey City Council adopted by ordinance both the International Property
Maintenance Code and an updated version of the International Fire Code. These codes
were adopted to regulate and govern the conditions and maintenance of properties,
buildings, and structures. These codes provide standards that must be met to ensure
that structures are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupancy and use.
The Petoskey Department of Public Safety enforces these ordinances through
inspections and investigations conducted by our fire inspectors. The main focus of the
Department is to identify problem areas, isolate the violations, and then work with the
property owners to correct the situation. Voluntary compliance is the goal, and
enforcement action is only taken in cases where no other alternatives are available.
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2014 Petoskey Department of Public Safety
Summary of Activities:
Bay
Harbor
Petoskey
Law Enforcement Calls for Service
2009-2014
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
261
399
442
544
405
2013
341
9,026
8,624
6,959
8,573
8,600
7,639
Total
9,287
9,023
7,401
9,117
9,005
7,980
Fire and EMS Calls for Service
2009-2014
Petoskey
Bay
Harbor
Total
2009
624
34
2010
645
45
2011
626
46
2012
573
43
2013
557
54
2014
637
55
658
690
672
672
611
692
Breakdown of Fire and EMS Calls For Service
2014 Total: 692
EMS Calls
473
Fire Calls
(Alarms, Hazardous Materials, etc.)
Fires
(Structure, vehicle, or other)
205
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