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2006 Annual Report
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MAYOR RICHARD ABEL
JANUARY 31,2007
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2006 ANNUAL REPORT
The Athens Fire Department is committed to serving the City of Athens and Ohio
University with a highly dedicated work force providing responses to 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 anyway possible those who call on the Department for help.
The Athens Fire Department is a dynamic 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
worksin conjunction with the local Emergency MedicalService (SEOEMS), Ohio University,
Local Emergency Planning Committee, State Fire Marshal's Office, Federal and State
Environmental Protection Agencies, Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, ATF, and FBI.
In the year 2006, the Athens Fire Department responded to 810 calls, which is an all time
high. The authorized staffing level of the Athens Fire Department in 2006 was: (1) Chief (3)
Captains (3) Lieutenants, and (16) Firefighters. 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 offduty
with a minimum of two firefighters assigned to each station. In 2006 the Department had two
firefighters on injury leave most of the year. A Fire Department 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 and a heavy rescue. There are also two reserve
pumper trucks, one located at each station. The age of the trucks range from a 1987 to 2005. A
new pumper truck was purchased in 2006 and will be delivered in early 2007, the new pumper
truck will replace the 1987 FMC.
Both fire stations are approximately 40 years old and are in need of upgrade and repair.
Due to the age and state of repair, the Headquarters station should be relocated to a more
strategic location within the City. The Department has mutual aid agreements with all Athens
County Fire departments and is part of the Ohio Fire Response Plan, a statewide mutual aid
program, which includes the USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Region 7.
The total 2006 allocated budget was $2,236,643.00. The total 2006 expenditures were
2,088,025.00. Department's demand for service has steadily increased over the last decade. 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, trench rescues,
structural collapse rescues, natural gas leaks, carbon monoxide complaints, hazardous materials
spills and leaks, elevator entrapments and all other types of emergency calls for service which
requires the Department's expertise.
The fire loss for 2006 was approximately $219,000 this represents a increase from 2005.
Fire inspections, tours, fire prevention, training, fire safety construction projects and in-house
maintenance occupied much of the firefighters time during a normal work day. Fire Fighters
flushed and tested several fire hydrants during the year. The data which was collected from
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hydrant testing was entered into the hydrant database. Over 350 fire hydrants were painted in
J. 2006 bythe Department's intern. Contractors and the citycrews installed several new fire
hydrants in 2006. There are still 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.
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, Ohio University and the Athens Fire Fighters safety. Only by implementing these
recommendations will the City and Ohio University have a fire department delivery system that
adequately protects the citizens, students and fire fighters.
In 2006 the Athens Fire Department was involved in:
1) All fire suppression within the city limits.
2) Rescues; high angle rope rescues, cave-ins, vehicle, confined space, structural collapse and trench.
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 recordsof 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 of hydrants.
11) Training of firefighters and officers on existingand new information.
12) Providing the publicwith information on various fire codes and fire related subjects.
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) Athens County Water Investigation and Recovery Unit (AC Dive Team).
27) River Rescue and Flood Events.
28) Anti Terrorism Planning and Response.
29) Ohio Fire Response Plan-Statewide Mutual Aid Agreements.
30) Weapons of Mass Destruction Training
31) Wellhead Protection Planning
32) Hazard Mitigation Planning
33) Strike Team 7 Regional Search and Rescue (USAR 7)
34) Statewide Water Rescue and Planning (Region 7)
35) Region 7 Ohio Fire Response Plan Coordinator
36) National Incident Management System (NIMS) Compliant as of 2006
2006
Departmental and Administrative Goals and Objectives
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2006 FEMA grant -SCBA Replacement (Grant Denied)
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Re-certify all Fire Fighters in CPR/AED (Completed)
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Annual fire hose testing (Completed)
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Annual pump test on all trucks (Completed)
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USAR grant money $9,000 (Completed)
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Advanced Rope Rescue Class-all shifts (Completed)
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Wax and clean trucks (semi annual) (Completed)
8. Hands on training-back to basics. Firefighting tactics and strategies
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(On Going)
Self contained breathing apparatus annual testing and maintenance (Completed)
10. Update monthly fire prevention article. (On Going)
11. Meet with George Enevoldsen to identify maintenance work needed to both stations. (On
Going)
12. Rehire 2 firefighters. (Not Completed)
13. Hire full time fire prevention specialist & Secretary. (Not Completed)
14. Complete all mandatory testing of equipment and apparatus. (On Going)
15. Upgrade kitchens in both stations. (On Going)
16. Fire Prevention public service announcements on Government Channel (On Going)
17. Continue Monthly shift training program (On Going)
18. Halloween Pre Planning (On Going)
19. Continue Fire/Police arson investigation program. Additional training for both
departments. (On Going)
20. Continue to work with Emergency Management Agency along with other agencies on
Biologic and Chemical preparedness. (On Going)
21. Develop summer training schedule to include training with Richland and The Plains Fire
Departments. (Not Completed)
22. Update Department's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Policies. (On Going)
23. Review NFPA 1710 with Service Safety Director and discuss options to the standard.
(Not Completed)
24. Provide "USAR" structural collapse shift training for all Fire personnel. Trained to
operational Level. (Completed)
25. Target commercial properties with residential units for fire inspections. (Completed)
26. Increase Arson/Fire Investigation knowledge- Captains Gilbraith & Klinger. (On Going)
27. Complete Mission Statement for Department. (Not Completed)
28. Place in Service Regional Search and Rescue Vehicle (Completed)
29. All Fire Personnel to be NIMS (National Incident Management System) complaint
(Completed)
TRAINING for 2006
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;
Urban search & rescue, 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 Firefighting Tactics, Biological and Chemical Preparedness,
Weapons of Mass Destruction, Incident Command System, Arson Investigation, Trench Rescue,
Radiological Testing and Equipment Operation, Firefighting Foam, and Fire Department
Operations and Management are but a few of the manysubjects that fire fighters must be
proficient in. In 2006, the three shiftscompleted approximately 3,018 shift training hours in the
above areas.
SHIFT TRAINING (On Site Instructors) 2006
All Three Shifts
CPR, AED, FirstAid, Meth. Labs, Emergency Response to Terrorism, High Angle
Rescue, Structural Collapse, Confined Space Rescue, National Incident
Management System (NIMS) 700, and Fitness/ Nutrition Class.
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Individual Training (Off Site) 2006
Emergency Response To Terrorism Bombings Train the Trainer-Chief Troxel
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SHIFT TRAINING GOALS 2007
All Three Shifts
Training will be the primary goal of the Department in 2007. Safety will again be a key
element of 2007's training for fire fighters.
Captain's Klinger and Muhn to attend ICS 300-400 course. 2007 NIMS requirement.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
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CPR/Professional First Aid
Emergency Vehicle Driving
Emergency Response To Terrorism Bombings
Ohio Emergency Response Plan
Vehicle Extrication
October
High Angle Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Building Collapse
Rapid Intervention Teams
Building Construction
November
December
Emergency Response To Terrorism
Meth Labs
FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION
Each year 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 2006 the Department educated over 596 children and adults during this week.KidFest
was also a great fire safety education hit, with over 360 children and adults participating. The fire
fighters welcomed many school children from outside the City to the Department for station tours.
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Over 449 children and adults were given fire safetyeducation and handouts while participating on
fire station tours. In most cases, these children would not be exposed to fire safety education in their
communities. Some of the community schools which benefited from the fire safety education were:
Amesville, Glouster, Chauncey, River Valley Preschool, Trimble, and Alexander. Our Fire Safety
Smoke trailer was also used to teach fire safety at both Lowe's and Wal-Mart's Safety day. Over 1705
children and adults participated in the Fire Department's fire safety education programs in 2006.
The Department also provided fire extinguisher training for approximately 300 adults in
2006. This included City of Athens, Athens County, Tri County Metal Health, Post Office, and
O'Bleness Hospital Employees.
2006 FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION
Articles
Open Burning, Avoid Fire While Fueling, Dormitory Fires, Change Clock-Change Battery,
Smoke Alarms, Elevator Safety, Fireworks, Grill Safety, Carbon Monoxide, Halloween Safety,
Turkey Fryers and Candles-Holiday Safety.
2007 FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION
Articles
Articles for 2007 - Static Electricity and Electronic Devices at the Gas Pump, Dormitory Fires,
Smoke Alarms, Change Clock, Change Battery, Elevator Safety, Fireworks Safety, Grill Safety,
Carbon Monoxide, Open Burning, Halloween Safety, Turkey Fryers and Candles & Holiday
Safety.
2006 Inspection Goals
The goal for 2006 was to inspect commercial properties that have residential occupancies
either attached to them or located in the same structure. Most of these inspections were in the
Court street area of town. The Department completed approximately 38 Life Safety inspections
on many new and remodeled commercial properties. This type of inspection was previously done
by the State Fire Marshall's office. This has placed an additional burden on the Department.
The Athens Fire Department made 119 fire inspections in 2006. 63 of those inspections were
assigned as shift inspections concentrating on businesses that have residential units either
attached or in the same structure that haven't been inspected in the past two years, with 47 of
those completed, 9 still pending, 4 out of business, and 3 were not done or have no inspection on
file. Of the 63 assigned inspections, 190 violations were found. 56 additional inspections were
performed by personnel while on light-duty. Breakdowns of the shift assigned inspections by
shift, those completed, those still pending and the number of violations follows:
Shift 1
1. Garry Hunter Attorney 28 S. Congress St. 3 violations - completed
2. Don and Steve's Barber Shop 40 W.Union St. 0 violations - completed
3. Cat's Den HOW. Union St 7 violations - pending
4. Athens Physical Therapy 603 W. Union St. 3 violations - completed
5. Hunter and Jageman Rental Office 32 W. Stimson Ave. 2 violations - completed
6. Dr. Tan 26 W. Stimson Ave. 1 violation - completed
7. Sun Electric Contracting 284 E. State St. - pending
8. Extrada Tailoring and Alteration 1 Euclid Dr. - out of business
9. Gary Sarver PHD. 525 Richland Ave. Suite A 2 violations - completed
10. Cuckler Insurance 460 Richland Ave. 4 violations - completed
11. Big Mamas Burritos 10 S. Court St. 7 violations - completed
12. K. Robert Toy Attorney Office 50 S. Court St. 1 violation - completed
13. Reach Out on Campus 50 S. Court St. Unknown number of violations - completed - no
inspection on file
14. The Lollipop 11 W. Union St. - out of business
15. The Union Bar and Grill 18 W. Union St. 8 violations - completed
16. Cross Court 45 S. Court St. 7 violations - completed
17. Cline's Welding 100 Elmwood PI. 3 violations - completed
18. Attractions Hair Salon 23 N. Court St. 5 violations - completed
19. Lamborn's 19 W. State St. 8 violations - completed
20. Broney's 7 W. Carpenter St. 1 violation - completed
21. Court Street Collection 64 N. Court St. 2 violations - pending
Shift 2
1. Athens Computers, Copiers and More 74 W. Union St. 6 violations - completed
2. Cycle Path 104 W. Union St. 1 violation - completed
3. Rio Grande Restaurant 122 W. Union St. 5 violations - completed
4. Cross Roads Convenient Store 707 W. Union St. 2 violations - completed
5. The Market Uptown 30 W. Stimson Ave. 1 violation - pending
6. Bowmans Supply 48 E. Stimson Ave. 3 violations - pending
7. Athens Lock and Key 333 E. State St. 2 violations - completed
8. TV Supply Co. 1 Euclid Dr. 2 violations - pending
9. Bob Dellinger Realty Office 522 Richland Ave. - no current inspection on file
10. Integrated Service Systems 375 Richland Ave. 1 violation - completed
i 1. The Chpperyand PB&J 26 S. CourtSt. - out of business
12. Gregory Linscott DDS 50 S. Court St. 1 violation - pending
13. Center for Student Legal Affairs 50 S. Court St. 0 violations - completed
14. Haffa's Records 15 W. Union St. 0 violations - completed
15. Noir 16 W. Union St. 2 violations - completed
16. Pregnancy Resource Center 43A S. Court St. - no current inspection on file
17. Minuteman Press 17 W. Washington St. 2 violations - pending
18. Shishah Cafe 33 N. Court St. 1 violation - completed
19. Blue Gator 63 N. Court St. 7 violations - pending
20. Import House 70 N. Court St. - no current inspection on file
21. Succulent Sundays 9 Mill St. - out of business
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Union Street Diner 70 W. Union St. 4 violations - completed
Smiling Skull Saloon 108 W. Union St. 3 violations - completed
Diles Hearing Center 275 W. Union St. 1 violation - completed
Athens Book Center 74 E. State St. 7 violations - completed
The Farmacy 28 W. Stimson Ave. 3 violations - completed
Premiere Video 284 E. State St. 3 violations - completed
The Maplewood Inn 700 E. State St. 7 violations - completed
Athens Optical Pro Care Vision Center 525 Richland Ave. Suite B 0 violations completed
9. Dr. Daniel Alder Orthodontist 485 Richland Ave. 1 violation - completed
10. Purple Chopstix 371 Richland Ave. 6 violations - completed
11. College Book Store 50 S. Court St. 5 violations - completed
12. Athens Cable Access Center 50 S. Court St. - out of business
13. Folletts Book Store 63 S. Court St. 5 violations - completed
14. Union Street Market 26 W. Union St. 3 violations - completed
15. Uptown Dog T-Shirts 10 W. Union St. 4 violations - completed
16. Mountain Laurel Gifts 25 S. Court St. 4 violations - completed
17. Luke Potter Photography 21 W. Washington St. 8 violations - completed
18. The Laundry 27 N. Court St. 3 violations - completed
19. Athens Co. Historical Society and Museum 65 N. Court St. 2 violations - completed
20. 7 Sauces Restaurant 66 N. Court St. 9 violations - completed
21.Pharao's 5 Mill St. 2 violations - completed
FIRE STATION and EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Fire Fighters perform 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 of the
stations and equipment. In 2006, fire fighters as a shift logged 889 shift hours cleaning and
maintaining the stations. They logged 1456 shift hours maintaining the trucks and equipment.
The Department's tower truck is 17 years old. This truck should be replaced in 2011, the
approximate cost for a new tower will be close to $1,000,000.00. In the last 18 months the
Department has spent $26,500.00 for repairs on the tower.
The overall maintenance cost for the Department's vehicles in 2006 was $31,800.00. This
cost should reduce in 2007 because of the new replacement pumper being delivered in February
2007.
GRANTS
Over the last six years the Athens Fire Department submitted a variety of grant requests
and has received over half a million dollars in grant funding.
$35,000
$38,000
$48,000
$60,000
$10,400
$12,000
$200,000
$85,000
$15,000
$20,000
$ 9,000
$10,000
$12,000
$ 1,100
Thermal Imaging Cameras
Breathing Air Systems
Fire Fighter Protective Clothing
City Service Garage High Band Radios
Fire Department Pagers
Fire Department Portable Radios
Heavy Rescue Truck
Heavy Rescue Equipment
Communication Package For Heavy Rescue
USAR Heavy Rescue Equipment
USAR Heavy Rescue Equipment
USAR Training Grant
MARCS Radios
Lap Top Computer
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERNS FOR 2007
Some of the developments that have caused a greaterresponsibility to be placed on the
Athens Fire Department in 2007 are:
1) 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 Advanced firefighter training, Incident
Command Training, Building Construction Classes (Firefighter Safety), Bio
Terrorism, Radiation Monitoring, Urban Search and Rescue and River Rescue are
some of the classes trainingrequirements have increased therefore requiring more of
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the firefighters time be allocated towards achieving these training goals and
requirements.
2) 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 of new commercial structures in these areas, it willbring
additional traffic, which will reduce response time even more.
3) A higher student population than in the past has placed more people in the city and
increased the department's life safety concerns.
4) The increase in commercial properties, which will require inspections utilizing more of
the department's time. At present there are over 850 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.
5) Additional properties being annexed into the City, which creates additional
workload on the department. 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.
6) Failure to replace fire fighters who leave the department, places fire fighters in
greater risk due to reduced staffing levels.
7) Multistory Residential Buildings without sprinkler systems should be retrofitted to
include sprinklers.
8) The city and the department should be more active in strengthening the
current fire prevention and building codes.
9) The Uptown Bars, a continuing problem of high occupancies and blocked
means of egresses in the uptown area.
10) Aging Fire Stations-A major upgrade or replacement of Headquarters station,
station 2 is in need of major maintenance.
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2007 GOALS
Develop summer training schedule-to include training with Richland and The Plains fire
departments.
Continue Fire/Police arson investigation program. Additional training for both
departments.
Focus on hands-on training-back to basics. Fire fighting tactics and strategies.
Update monthly fire prevention article.
Update Department's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Policies.
Review NFPA 1710 with Service Safety Director and discuss options to the standard.
Continue to work with Emergency Management Agency along with other agencies on
Biologic and Chemical preparedness.
Complete all Mandatory Testing of Equipment and Apparatus.
Monitor Monthly Fire and Tornado Drills at all City schools.
Update and Post Department's Web-Page.
Continue Fire Station Maintenance
Increase Arson/Fire Investigation Knowledge-Captains Gilbraith and Klinger.
Develop Continuing Education/Training Programs for flrefighters-Lt. Rymer.
Increase Fire Fighter Safety Awareness (Captains).
Implement Standardized Shift Training Goals and Guidelines
Complete Mission Statement for Department.
Test Newly Installed Fire Hydrants
Continue Bi Monthly Structural Pre Fire Planning
Attend State and National Fire Association Meetings and Classes.
Continue annual Fire Fighter Respiratory Medical Evaluation Program
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Inspect High Density Commercial/Residential Properties
Complete and Submit 2006 FEMA Grant
NIMS Compliant for 2007
Continue Bar Inspections In The Uptown Area on High Profile Weekends
Update City's Emergency Response Manual.
Complete capital purchases which include:
Replace Fire Equipment
Upgrade Kitchens
Station Repairs
FIRE DEPARTMENTS 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 has submitted the following
recommendations. These recommendations are divided into short and long term, the short term
to be completed by 2006 and long term to be completed, if deemed necessary, by the year 2010.
The recommendations of the committee are listed as follows:
Short Term Recommendations:
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East End fire station to be built, located near the bypass 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 of two pieces of rolling
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.
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3.
Increase the Columbus Road station staffing to a minimum of four on duty
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.
5.
Replace the lost Fire Department positions which were lost due to budget
concerns in 2003. This includes two fire fighters and one secretary.
The recommendations sited above can only be achieved through broad community
support. Support that must come from City administrators, City Council, Ohio University,
students, businesses, industry, and most important of all, the residents of the community. The
current general fund is not able to bear the full cost, or even a significant part of the above
recommendations. 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, it would be possible to prepare the community for its future
firefighting needs.
SUMMARY
In 2006 the Athens Fire Department responded to 810 calls for service, this is the highest run
total in the history of the Department. This represents a trend of a steadily increasing demand for
services.
Other demands on the fire fighters time have also increased over the last few years. Some of
these areas which are requiring more of the fire fighters time are: Training- requirements have
steadily increased over the last severalyears, many classes now require multiple days to complete,
Maintenance of newer more complex equipment and trucks require more checkout time to keep
equipment online, Administrative duties require several hours a week of the shift captains to
complete. Each year the Department is required to meet a higher standard or implement a new
program, this year it is the extra time, work and training the USAR structural collapse
requirements will occupy. These new standards and programs add more work, additional cost and
require additional time from the department to complete.
In 2006 the department responded to an all time high of 810 calls for service. With a
continued increase in service, training requirements, responding to more and more mutual aid
calls, 22 calls in 2006, which is also an all time high. Taking on the USAR responsibilities for a
multi county area called Region 7, the department is being stretched far beyond its safe operating
capabilities.
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In 1996 the City of Athens hired a consultingfirm to evaluate fire protection within the City.
This study is known as the Fitzpatrick study.
One of the main areas which were evaluated was staffing levels of the Department. It was
apparent to the Fitzpatrick group, the Athens Fire Department was severely understaffed. The
current authorized staffing is 23 officers and firefighters. This reflects a loss of two shift fire
fighters and a secretary position in 2003. The staffing level falls far short of the Fitzpatrick
recommendations. Unlike the Police Department, the Fire Department is the only full time
professional fire department in Athens County, the Fire Department cannot supplement its ranks
as easily as law enforcement.
The Police Department has the ability to draw from OUPD, Athens County Sheriff's
Department, and the State Patrol, which all are professional law enforcement agencies.
The Athens Fire Department must rely on outlying volunteers for any help that may be
needed. Many times these departments do not have the level of training or cannot respond
within a timely manner to help in life safety situations. Of the above listed departments, the
Athens Fire Department has one of the lowestbudgets, but is expected to provide a high level of
fire and emergency response to the City and University. If staffinglevels are not increased, the
current level of service cannot continue, responses to the University have increased, yet the
University does not contribute directly to help fund the Fire Department. Each year the
Department struggles with being understaffed and how to balance fire fighter safety with effective
fire fighting tactics.
Over the last several years there have been many discussions on how to increase Fire Department
staffing. It is apparent nothing has been done to address this issue. It's time for the University to
step up and help address the problem before a disaster happens.
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2006 FIRE STATISTICS
NUMBER OF FIRE RUNS FROM 1987 TO 2005
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
369 410 432 366 400 367 391
462 439 504 564 556 620 714
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TOTAL NUMBER OF FIRE RUNS:
MUTUAL AID RESPONSES:
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
659 776 626 767 806
810
810
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AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME FOR ALL RUNS:
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STATION TWO CLOSED
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CIVILIAN FIRE INJURIES
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TOTAL FIRE LOSS
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
$286
$74
$243
$393
$294
$737
$400
$603
$446
$224
$1,340
$343
$245
Fire Loss in Thousands of Dollars
FIRES $5,000.00 or Greater
Date
Place
2/18/2006
928 East State Street
3/18/2006
70 Maplewood dr.
6 North May Av.
2 Andover Apt.
4/6/2006
5/19/2006
8/10/2006
31 S. Court St.
8/19/2006
47 Pomeroy Rd.
12/3/2006
59 Hudson Ave.
Amount
$11,000.00
$50,000.00
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
$50,000.00
$60,000.00
2002 2003
$589
$445
2004
2005
2006
$429
$81
$213
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Athens Fire Department
Officer Assignments
Effective 1/1/2007
Operations Captain: Captain Klinger
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Develop and update Fire Department Pre Fire Plans/Provide Bi Monthly Pre Plan
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
Correlate Annual Hydrant Testing Information and Complete Hydrant Book
Work with Chief to Review and Update SOP's and Policies
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Schedule and Maintain files Pump, Hose and Ladder Test (Schedule Ladder
Cleaning and Maintenance)
Maintain Vehicle Logs-Monthly Truck Check Off Sheets
Upgrade and Maintain First Aid Kits and Supplies
Order Supplies/Parts For Stations and Vehicles
6.
Station Maintenance Schedule
7.
11.
Maintain and Update Vehicles/Trailers Inventory List
Maintain and Update FireHouse Software '
Run Monthly Backup for Fire House
Fire Department's Computer Contact
Send Monthly Fire House Run Reports to State
12.
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1.
2.
Fire Department Public Relation-Monthly News Release
Fire Prevention/Education-Fire Prevention Week-Other AFD PR Events
Fire Inspection and Haz-Mat Lt.: Lt Ford
1. Update and Post Monthly Shift Schedule
2. Maintain and Update AFD In-house Haz-Mat Information and Product Labeling
3. Provide Annual Inspection List To All Shifts
Training Lt.: Lt. Rymer
1. Work With The Other Captains To Establish AFD Training Needs to Comply
With NFPA Standards
2. Develop, Schedule and Coordinate Monthly AFD Training.
Athens Fire Department
Organizational Chart
Robert Troxel
Chief
George Klinger
Shift 1 Captain
Brian Muhn
Shift 2 Captain
Kenny Gilbraith
Shift 3 Captain
I
Robert Rymer
Doug Ford
Shift 1 Lt.
Bruce Smith
Shift 2 Lt.
Paul Schulz
Lori Zofchak
Sean Dean
Fire Fighter
Fire Fighter
Fire Fighter
Charles Adams
Kevin Kinnaird
Todd Sires
Fire Fighter
Fire Fighter
Fire Fighter
Shift 3 Lt.
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Fire Fighter
James Knapp
Fire Fighter
Tony Stoncel
Fire Fighter
Dan Riley
Fire Fighter
Joe Bycofski
Fire Fighter
Chuck James
Rich Ohms
Matt Hull
Fire Fighter
Fire Fighter
Danny Brown
Fire Fighter
Chad Latta
Fire Fighter
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Curt Cline
Fire Fighter
2006
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FIRE IN OHIO
2002 Summary
Each year, hundreds of Ohioans are injured or killed by the ravages of fire. Additionally, residential property fires cost our
citizens millions of dollars every year. Both the lives and property of fire victims are irreplaceable. Yet, despite the risks,
many Ohio families do not take the proper safety measures to protect them and their loved ones from the dangers of fire.
This report presents a statewide overview of the losses and causes of fire. It is our hope that the information contained
herein will present a clear picture to our citizens as to the importance of enhancing their fire safety.
I want to personally thank each and every one of Ohio's fire departments that submitted the fire data that made this report
and related analysis possible.
Stephen K. Woltz
State Fire Marshal
2002 Ohio Fire Facts
There is a fire in someone's home every 30 minutes.
There were 60,260 reported fires - one every (> minutes.
143 Ohio citizens lost their lives in fires.
♦
The direct fire loss was over S800M - $91,500 every hour.
♦
3 people were killed in fires caused by candles - $7.2M in reported fire losses.
♦
The number ONE cause of fires in residences - cooking related - resulted in 9
fire deaths and $14M in fire losses.
Children playing with fire resulted in 4 fire deaths and $6M in losses.
♦
The number ONE cause of residential fire deaths is smoking related fires.
No one has died in a home protected by a working residential sprinkler system.
More people die in fires each year than all natural disasters combined.
Residential Fires in Ohio - 2002
Origin of Fires
Bathroom
Laundry
3%
7%
Bedroom
Kitchen
19%
44%
Common Room
13%
Residential Fire Causes
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The leading causes of residential
structure fires continue to be the results
•
of human acts of intention, error or
Other
i
carelessness - actions which can be
prevented. In the kitchen, the most
Children Playing
common cause of a
-
Smoking
fire was an
i
unattended stove or oven. The cause
1
-
l
!
of most chimney fires was a failure to
keep the chimney clean of creosote
buildup. During the past ten years,
there has also been a significant
1
i
Electrical
i
-
Cooking
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
,
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increase in the number candle related
fires - 300%.
YOU can prevent fires!
Percent
In 2002, nearly 35% of the
fire fatalities occurred in homes that did not have a smoke detector,
or, where one was present, it was not operating. It is also expected
that a significant number of fire deaths occurred in residences
where the presence ofa smoke alarm was unknown or not reported.
Smoke detectors need to be tested monthly and the batteries
replaced twice a year. Smoke detectors should also be replaced
Fire Deaths vs Detector Use
Not
Present
22%
Unknown
47%
Working
every ten years.
Change Your Clock - Change Your Battery
Non-
operating
13%
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18%
FIRE IN OHIO - 2002
Total Fires, Dollar Loss and Casualties by Fire Type
Tvpe of Fire
Number
Dollar Loss
Civilian
Civilian
Deaths
Firefighter
Injuries
Firefighter
Injuries
Deaths
Structure. Residential
15,647
SI 75.420,020
866
111
599
1
Structure, Other
9,390
§340,579,242
147
4
195
(1
Vehicle
12,861
S32.740.491
Nil
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34
0
Other
22.361
$5,118,630
65
7
28
(1
60,259
$553,858,384
143
1,158
856
1
TOTAL
*NOTE: 1. Reflects the number of injuries treated by fire department personnel.
Fires in residential properties accounted for 63%
ofthe structure fires. In non-residentialproperties,
fires occurred most often in the kitchen or in the
cooking areas of places of public assembly,
institutional property and office property. About
50% of the fires in educational properties were
arson or suspicious in nature, with the greatest
number of fires occwring in lavatory and locker
Types of Fires
Structure
42%
room areas. Other fires include outside fires, such
as trash, mulch, rubbish and dumpster fires.
Vehicle
21%
Structure • Vehicle • Other
Civilian Fire Fatalities
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JH 15
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10
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45-54
Age
• Male • Female
1
55-64
65+
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Fire in Ohio - 2002
Arson Fires
During 2002, there were 5,150 fires determined to be arson in nature. 119 civilians and 165 firefighters
were injured. 30 people died - 21% of all fire fatalities. These statistics reflect a decrease from previous
years, which may be the result of a change in the fire reporting coding system,
vou S38,242,603.
ARSON
ARSON IS A CRIME
If convicted, an arsonist may be required to pay back all losses and all
legal fees, in addition to any fines or prison sentence imposed. A
->, E»rj.n M'Jba -i.e.. IfnelUl
(MttttWra :. i-'i.fvo M >• I «*
special Reward Fund has been established which may be granted for
information leading to the identification of the person(s) responsible
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♦• cinn • -i f-- •. .. im." H"
law l I . .
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for setting a fire. Call:
1-800-589-2728
Juveniles Involved with Fire
Children set fires for many reasons. Often the child is just curious about fire, but sometimes their
actions are the result of problems the child is experiencing. In any event, parents need to be concerned
and should contact their local fire department or the State Fire Marshal for assistance. Nationwide,
fires started by children playing with matches and lighters are the leading cause of fire deaths for pre
school children and account for more than 1/3 of their fire deaths. During 2002, in Ohio, fires involving
children playing with fire resulted in 681 fires; S6M in losses; 4 deaths; 61 civilian injuries; and, 22
firefighter injuries.
Only working smoke detectors can save you life. Test yours monthly. Change the batteries twice a year.
Know two ways out from each room. Create a fire escape plan and practice it - even at night.
Careless smoking can kill everyone in your home. Never smoke when drowsy or when in bed. Use
sturdy, non-tip ashtrays, and check for smoldering smoking materials before retiring.
Never leave food that is cooking unattended. Keep cooking areas clean and clear of combustibles.
Space heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from any heater.
Have your chimney and central-heating system inspected at least once a year and cleaned if necessary.
Plug only one heat producing device into an electrical outlet. Use extension cords and outlet boxes that
have a built-in circuit breaker.
Never store gasoline or gas powered equipment inside your house. Store flammable liquids, paints, etc..
away from heat and in their original containers.
Division of State Fire Marshal
Bob Taft
8895 E. Main Street
Lt Governor Jennette Bradley
Governor
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Director of Commerce
1-888-243-0305
TTY/TOD: 1-800-750-0750
www.com.state.oh.us
An Equal Opportunity Employerand Service Provider
Athens Fire Department
Actions Taken by Incident Type
Alarm Date Between {1/1/2006} And {12/31/2006}
^pe of Action Taken
Count
Percent
WdL Building fire
i
Fire control or extinguishment, other
1
0.11%
1-1 Extinguishment by fire service personnel
7
0.79 %
jS Salvage & overhaul
2
0.22 %
4
0.45 %
W Ventilate
t
Forcible entry
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,"
1
0.11%
2
0.22 %
17
1.92%
0.11 %
3 Cooking fire, confined to container
",'1 Extinguishment by fire service personnel
1
x% Salvage & overhaul
1
0.11%
W
Ventilate
4
0.45 %
L
Information,
11
1.24 %
investigation & enforcement, Other
9^ Investigate
2
0.22 %
19
2.15%
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Spafc>
P^ Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
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0 Mobile property (vehicle)
fire,
1
0.11%
1
0.11%
1
0.11%
1
0.11 %
Other
Extinguishment by fire service personnel
' 1 Passenger vehicle fire
7n Extinguishment by fire service personnel
W& Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
9
1.02 %
3
0.34 %
W
4
0.45%
16
1.81%
1
0.11%
1
0.11 %
1
0.11%
1
0.11 %
2
0.22%
2
0.22 %
Investigate
Natural vegetation fire, Other
Fire control or extinguishment, other
'ills*'
Forest,
^
woods or wildland fire
Extinguishment by fire service personnel
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Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire
Extinguishment by fire service personnel
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Actions Taken by Incident Type
Alarm Date Between {1/1/2006} And {12/31/2006}
ype of Action Taken
Grass
Count
Percent
fire
Extinguishment by fire service personnel
0.11 %
0.11 %
Wo Outside rubbish fire, Other
^ Extinguishment by fire service personnel
f" Remove hazard
6
0.68 %
1
0.11 %
BfU Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
1
0.11 %
W
1
0.11 %
Investigate
1.02 %
SSi Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
W Fire control or extinguishment, other
1
0.11%
^
7
0.79%
r° Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
1
0.11%
H? Investigate
2
0.22 %
Extinguishment by fire service personnel
11
1.24 %
15
1.70 %
n*>4 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
n
Extinguishment by fire service personnel
W
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1
0.11 %
2
0.22 %
18
2.04 %
1
0.11 %
1
0.11%
W2 Outside equipment fire
l Extinguishment by fire service personnel
1
0.11%
*** Investigate
1
0.11 %
u, Investigate
Special outside fire,
W
Other
Investigate
0.22 %
l"3 Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion
p/1 Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
0.11%
0.11 %
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, "0 Cultivated vegetation,
crop fire, Other
",*1. Extinguishment by fire service personnel
0.11 %
0.11 %
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po Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
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kf^pe of Action Taken
Count
Percent
Investigate
0.22 %
0.68 %
Rescue,
Rescue,
EMS incident,
other
remove from harm
0.11%
0.11%
kmA Medical assist,
;
Assistance,
assist EMS crew
Other
0.34 %
0.34 %
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I
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fSf Remove hazard
1
0.11%
2
0.22 %
2
0.22 %
W
Assistance,
2
0.22 %
W
Provide manpower
1
0.11 %
8
0.90 %
P^ Information,
Other
investigation & enforcement, Other
1.81%
16
' 3 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped)
?i Emergency medical services, Other
to Investigate
0.11%
0.11%
\%$i/
0.22 %
?^.4 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries
W
Fires,
rescues & hazardous conditions,
Other
W
Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
0.11%
1.02 %
1.13 %
10
!S#0 Extrication, rescue, Other
^
Rescue, remove from harm
0.11%
r
Provide first aid & check for injuries
0.11%
0.22 %
^2 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle
.'
Rescue,
remove from harm
2
0.22 %
?3 Extricate, disentangle
6
0.68 %
te Remove hazard
1
0.11%
\^z Provide manpower
1
0.11%
' " Investigate
2
0.22 %
12
1.36%
1^,3 Removal of victim(s)
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Actions Taken by Incident Type
Alarm Date Between {1/1/2006} And {12/31/2006}
!%pe of Action Taken
Count
Percent
L^ Rescue, remove from harm
0.56 %
~"* Extricate, disentangle
0.11%
\£lg2/
0.68 %
l.
0 Electrical rescue,
Other
*" Investigate
0.11%
0.11%
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P^ Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
0.11%
sis/
0.11%
WO Hazardous condition,
* "^
Remove
Other
0.34%
hazard
wtt Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
t%/ Investigate
0.11%
0.22 %
0.68 %
W¥0 Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, other
W
Remove hazard
1
0.11%
1
0.11%
«1 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill
1%/ Hazardous materials leak control & containment
t " Remove hazard
Nils/
P^ Investigate
1
0.11%
13
1.47 %
2
0.22 %
16
1.81%
11
1.24 %
''2 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
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fe Ventilate
*%/ Evacuate area
3
0.34 %
1
0.11%
1
0.11%
*»i Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
to Notify other agencies.
W
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6
0.68%
i
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-1
1
0.11%
9
1.02 %
3
0.34 %
35
3.97%
0.11%
Oil or other combustible liquid spill
,.
Hazardous materials spill control and confinement
1
•M
Hazardous materials leak control
1
0.11%
«
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2
0.22 %
^
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1
0.11%
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investigation & enforcement, Other
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Actions Taken by Incident Type
W
Alarm Date Between {1/1/2006} And {12/31/2006}
^pe of Action Taken
;
Notify other agencies.
P* Investigate
Count
Percent
10.11%
1
0.11%
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7
0.79%
^^ Remove hazard
5
0.56%
W Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
^ Notify other agencies.
;' Investigate
2
0.22%
10.11%
5
0.56%
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13
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1.47
wiring/equipment problem, Other
4
0.45 %
•^ Establish safe area
1
0.11%
W Shut down system
1
0.11 %
*%/ Provide equipment
f Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
1
0.11%
2
0.22 %
P° Notify other agencies.
fff Refer to proper authority
1%/ Investigate
2
0.22 %
1
0.11%
7
0.79%
,
1
0.11%
,
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20
2.27%
, ' Remove hazard
3
0.34 %
P^ Investigate
4
0.45 %
7
0.79%
^2 Overheated motor
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, "4 Power line down
2
0.22 %
fe Establish safe area
4
0.45 %
^
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4
0.45%
,
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* =5
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p^ Investigate
W Standby
0.22 %
2
1.24%
11
0.22 %
2
25
2.83 %
Remove hazard
4
0.45 %
^z Shut down system
1
0.11%
445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
^
; ' Control crowd
1
0.11%
PO Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
5
0.56%
W
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2
0.22 %
^*/ Refer to proper authority
1
0.11%
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Actions Taken by Incident Type
Alarm Date Between {1/1/2006} And {12/31/2006}
k^pe of Action Taken
r
Count
Percent
Investigate
0.90 %
P"5 Standby
0.22 %
V|jj£/
2.72 %
24
( 1 Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected
4^ Remove hazard
0.11 %
0.11%
r 0 Accident, potential accident. Other
On Action taken, Other
1
0.11%
1
0.11 %
£*~3 Vehicle accident, general cleanup
31 Provide first aid & check for injuries
W
Remove hazard
^
Control traffic
1
0.11%
10
1.13 %
3
0.34 %
f Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
82 Notify other agencies.
1
0.11%
1
0.11 %
W Investigate
6
0.68 %
22
2.49 %
4vi Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 721)
W
^
Establish safe area
Provide apparatus
0.11%
0.11 %
" " Provide equipment
0.11 %
0.34 %
1^0 Service Call, other
' ' Assist physically disabled
8^6 Investigate
0.11 %
0.34 %
0.45 %
r"0 Person in distress,
Other
Vastly
to Assistance,
Other
1
0.11 %
1
0.11%
52 Forcible entry
1
0.11 %
W Systems and services, Other
1
0.11 %
r,l Lock-out
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0.22 %
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W Shut down system
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Alarm Date Between {1/1/2006} And {12/31/2006}
Vj|jjj/*
ipjppe of Action Taken
Count
Percent
0.11%
Wz2 Water or steam leak
W Investigate
0.11 %
0.11%
Wl Smoke or odor removal
W
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0.22 %
i.
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0.79 %
1.02 %
kmA Public service assistance, Other
L Notify other agencies.
9* Investigate
1
0.11%
1
0.11%
2
0.22 %
1
0.11 %
1
0.11%
3
0.34 %
3
0.34 %
!> "• Extinguishment by fire service personnel
2
0.22 %
fife* Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
1
0.11%
;
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investigation & enforcement, Other
T 5 Defective elevator, no occupants
P^ Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
I "1 Unauthorized burning
0.34 %
610 Good intent call,
Other
9£ Determine if materials
are non-hazardous
km/ Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
l
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P< Investigate
0.11%
1
2.15 %
19
1
0.11%
7
0.79%
28
3.17 %
19
2.15 %
f 1 Dispatched & cancelled en route
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80 information, investigation & enforcement, Other
toff Investigate
^y Cancelled en route
2
0.22 %
78
8.85 %
99
11.23 %
te2 No Incident found on arrival at dispatch address
1^. Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
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Actions Taken by Incident Type
Alarm Date Between {1/1/2006} And {12/31/2006}
Ifpe of Action Taken
Count
^ Investigate
Percent
1
0.11%
2
0.22%
2
0.22%
1
0.11%
1
1
0.11%
0.11 %
2
0.22%
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fee/1 Authorized controlled burning
l
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L."
Wl Vicinity alarm (incident in other location)
l
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kmsQ Steam, Other gas mistaken for smoke, Other
L Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
?< Investigate
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p^ Information,
1
0.11%
Wo Investigate
investigation & enforcement, Other
2
0.22%
W
3
0.34%
Wtf Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
1
0.11%
W
3
0.34%
4
0.45 %
km/ Remove hazard
1
0.11%
[
2
0.22%
$*2 Steam, vapor,
fog or dust thought to be smoke
Investigate
W
Wl HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat
Investigate
0.34 %
False alarm or
;
Action taken,
false
call.
Other
Other
0.11%
1
s»o Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
1
0.11%
11
1.24 %
13
1.47%
fe Investigate
10
1.13%
W
10
1.13%
toff Investigate
TlO Malicious,
mischievous
false call,
Other
Til Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm
^"Ventilate
1
0.11%
^
1
0.11%
Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
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Actions Taken by Incident Type
Alarm Date Between {1/1/2006} And {12/31/2006}
ifpe of Action Taken
Investigate
Count
Percent
0.11%
0.34 %
mA Central station, malicious
=, Information,
%gt/
false alarm
investigation
& enforcement, Other
-"
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12
1.36%
2
0.22 %
14
1.58 %
9
1.02 %
34
3.85 %
43
4.88 %
'^D/
5 Local alarm system, malicious false alarm
%/
»° Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
tiff' Investigate
HI Bomb
scare
-
no bomb
f^ Establish safe area
0.11%
m/ Investigate
0.11%
Standby
0.11%
0.34 %
msd System malfunction, Other
Information,
investigation & enforcement, Other
0.45 %
3/7 Investigate
0.34 %
0.79%
3 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
%/
"* Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
§%' Investigate
13
1.47 %
8
0.90 %
21
2.38 %
1
0.11%
1
.0.11%
2
0.22 %
23
2.61%
62
7.03 %
85
9.64 %
3
0.34 %
3
0.34 %
7^4 Heat detector activation due to malfunction
W
Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
m/ Investigate
W5 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
is/ Information,
investigation & enforcement, Other
Investigate
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&$&/6
^gj/
(jjj|^0
CO detector activation due to malfunction
Investigate
Unintentional transmission of alarm,
Other
i^^/
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Actions Taken by Incident Type
Alarm Date Between {1/1/2006} And {12/31/2006}
^e of Action Taken
Count
j^Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
Percent
0.79%
Investigate
0.34%
10
Smoke detector activation,
no fire
1.13 %
- unintentional
Ventilate
*"» Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
^Investigate
^/
1
0.11%
21
2.38%
8
0.90%
30
3.40 %
fey3
44 Detector activation,
no fire - unintentional
^Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
0.79%
i^ Investigate
0.22 %
1.02 %
%6 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
^Ventilate
Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
i* Investigate
1
1
0.11%
38
4.31%
69
7.83 %
108
12.25%
Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO
n Information, investigation & enforcement, Other
0.68 %
0.68%
^y
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