2002 Annual Report FD

Athens Fire Department
2002 Annual Report
Submitted
January 15, 2003
2002 ANNUAL REPORT
The Athens Fire Department is committed to serving the City of Athens with the highest
level of protection from fire and other emergencies. The department's goal is to utilize the
department's expertise, training, experience, and resources to protect, rescue, or assist in 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 ofthe
municipality limits. The fire department interacts with various city departments, which includes:
police, code enforcement, water, service garage, personnel, and the auditor. The department also
works in conjunction with the local Emergency Medical Service(SEOEMS), State Fire Marshals
Office, Federal and State Environmental Protection Agencies, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, ATF, FBI and The Local Emergency Planning Committee. In the year 2002 the Athens
Fire Department responded to 776 calls. This represents the busiest year in the history ofthe
Department. It is apparent these increases are due to several reasons, these reasons are; increased
traffic flow through and around the City, increased student population, increased property due to
recent annexations, and increased population living in the City. This increase represents over a
100 percent increase in demand for services since 1990. Response breakdown is listed in the
addendum.
The authorized staffing level ofthe Athens Fire Department in 2002 was: (1) Chief (3)
Captains (3) Lieutenants, (18) Firefighters and (1) Secretary. Firefighters are on duty 24 hours a
day 365 days a year. The department has three shifts, each shift works 24 hours on duty and 48
hours off duty with a minimum oftwo firefighters assigned to each station. An organizational
chart is included in the appendix. The department has two stations, Headquarters located at 61
Columbus Road and Station II at 454 Richland Avenue. These stations house two front line
pumper trucks, brush/utility truck and a tower/laddertruck. There are also two reserve pumper
trucks, one located at each station. The age ofthe trucks range from a 1981 to 2001 model. Both
fire stations are approximately 38 years old and currently being inspected to establish a continuing
maintenance schedule and upgrade costs. This year an architect was hired to provide direction and
cost analysis for remodeling station II. The department has a mutual aid agreements with all
Athens County Fire departments.
The total 2002 allocated budget was 2.093 million dollars, ofthat 1.964 million was
expended. The department's demand for service has steadily increased the last three years. 2002
saw the department responding to 776 calls for service.This represents an increase of 18 percent
from 2001. The department responds to calls which include structure fires, vehicle fires, brush
fires, river rescues, high angle rescues, vehicle accidents and extractions, confined space rescues,
natural gas leaks, carbon monoxide complaints, hazardous materials spills and leaks, elevator
entrapment and all othertypes of calls for servicethat would requirethe department's expertise.
The fire loss for 2002 was $589,230.00, this represents an increase of $344,855.00 from
2001. Fire inspections, tours, fire prevention, training, fire safety construction projects and inhouse maintenance occupied much of the firefighters time during a normal work day. In 2002, all
but eight ofthe city's fire hydrants were operational. Summer interns flushed and tested 252 fire
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hydrants, the data which was collected from the hydrant testing was entered into the hydrant
database. A new updated hydrant flow book was completed and distributed to other city
departments and University. Contractors and the city crews installed several new fire hydrants in
2002. There are still several areas of the City where hydrants and lines should be added or
upgraded. The department is continuing to update the fire hydrant GIS data base which allows
quick access to hydrant information.
The Fire Department Business Contact list is continuing to be updated annually, a
questionnaire was sent to every business in the City requesting pertinent pre fire planning
information for each of these businesses. This information is added to the fire department's data
base and then distributed to Athens Police Department, 911 Center, and Code enforcement. Pre
fire plans have been placed in a digital format and kept on CD's for ease of use for training and
operational contingencies.
Due to the recent and projected growth of Athens, the recommendations of the Athens
Fire Department Community Assessment Committee, the Consultant's reports from Kramer and
Associates, and Fitzpatrick and Associates must be acted on quickly to ensure the citizens of
Athens and the Athens Fire Fighters safety. Only by implementing these recommendations will the
City have a Fire Department delivery system that adequately protects it's citizens and fire
fighters.
In 2002 the Athens Fire Department was involved in:
1) AH Fire suppression within the city limits.
2) Rescues; high angle rope rescues, cave-ins, vehicle.
3) Hazardous materials response (Operational Level).
4) Fire inspections.
5) Fire education (Primary and Pre-School children and
teachers).
6) Maintenance and repair of self-contained breathing apparatus.
7) Maintenance of past and present records of fire and arson investigations.
8) Investigation of all fires.
9) Performing minor maintenance on both stations and all trucks.
10) Maintaining hydrant information, minor maintenance and flushing of hydrants.
11) Training of firefighters and officers on existing and new information.
12) Providing the public with information on various fire codes and fire related subjects.
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13) Maintaining records on all vehicle repair and maintenance.
14) 911 Continuing Technical Advisory Committee.
15) Local Emergency Planning Committee.
16) Plan review of new and existing structures.
17) Pre-Fire planning.
18) City planning, annexation(s).
19) Athens County Fire Association.
20) Hocking Valley Regional Fire School.
21) Mutual Aid Response to Outlying Fire Departments.
22) Plan Review of Ohio University Building Projects.
23) Bomb and Suspected Bomb Response.
24) Planning Commission Input.
25) Hocking College Fire Program Advisory Board.
26) Probationary Firefighter Training.
27) Athens County Water Investigationand RecoveryUnit(ACDive Team).
28) River Rescue.
29) Ami Terrorism Planning and Response.
30) Statewide Mutual Aid Agreements.
31) Weapons ofMass Destruction Training
2002
Departmental and Administrative Goals and Objectives
Work with Service Garageto providemore detailedand better followup on department's
repairs to apparatus. (Completed)
Have department's secretary receive Saturday truck check reports and to schedule truck
repairs with service garage. (Completed)
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Develop summer training schedule-to include training with Richland and The Plains
fire departments (Not Completed)
Develop River Rescue Inventory List and SOP (Completed)
Complete Coldwater/Ice Rescue Training and Provide Additional Equipment
(Completed)
Provide Live Burn Training for Firefighters (Completed)
Recertify all Fire Fighters in Professional First Aid and CPR (Completed)
Purchase House next to Richland Ave. Fire Station for Future Expansion (Completed)
Install Low Band Portable Radios in First Line Trucks for Mutual Aid Commumcation
(Completed)
Complete FEMA Grant for Turn Out Gear for Firefighters (Completed)
Purchase 15 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Tanks to Replace Expired Tanks
(Completed)
Pump Test All Trucks (Completed)
Write FEMA Grant for 2002 (Completed)
Update City's Emergency Response Manual (Completed)
Develop and Implement Home Inspection Program (Completed)
Annual Hose Testing for All Trucks (Completed)
Have Lieutenants develop Power Point monthly pre plan training for officers meeting. To
include tactics for firefighting and command and control. (Completed)
Recertify Fire Fighter Latta in Level HI Self Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA)
repair. (Completed)
Evaluate reserve apparatus to determine ifadditional equipment is needed. (Completed)
Continue Fire/Police arson investigation program. Additional training for both
departments. (Completed)
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Focus on hands on training-back to basics. Firefighting tactics and strategies
Going)
(On
Have all captains attend identified mandatory classes. (Completed)
Bid New Pumper early 2002. (Completed)
Complete operations level river rescue training (Not Completed)
Complete Trench rescue class all firefighters. (Not Completed)
Develop new hydrant testing procedures using two summer interns. (Completed)
Complete Emergency Vehicle defensive driving refresher training (Completed)
Complete confined space training. All Shift firefighters (Completed)
Meet with G. Enevoldsen to identify maintenance work needed to be completed to both
fire stations (Completed)
Update monthly fire prevention article. (Completed)
Update Department's Standard Operating Procedures(SOP) and Policies. (On Going)
Complete turn-out gear purchase (Completed)
Review NFPA 1710 with Service Safety Director and discuss options to the standard.
(Not Completed)
Develop new Chlorine SOP (Completed)
Continue to work with Emergency Management Agency along with other agencies on
Biologic and Chemical preparedness. (On Going)
Develop a SOP with SEOEMS, Athens PD and OUPD to respond to all non breathing
victim calls, utilizing the Automatic External Defibilators as intended. (Not Completed)
Schedule City Council members to the Feel The Heat Course at Ohio Fire Academy. (Not
Completed)
Hire 12 additional firefighters. (Not Completed)
Hire full time fire prevention specialist. (Not Completed)
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Complete all mandatory testing of equipment and apparatus. (Completed)
Target gas stations, automotive repair facilities and restaurants for the shift inspections for
2002 (Completed)
Transfer all Emergency Response Manual data from Mayor's office to Fire Department,
review manual and update before Spring time change weekend. Contact all included
agencies for updates. Develop form for all department Heads and agency heads which will
funnel the manuals informational changes to Athens Fire Department. (Completed)
Develop monthly shift training program to be consistent between shifts. (On Going)
Update and Post Department's Web-Page-Implement a Means for Businesses to Update
Contact Information On Line. (Not Completed)
Station Maintenance and Update:
A. Windows for Station 2. The foyer is the next area that needs to be updated with
thermal windows. (On Going)
B. Parking Lot. Seal the rear parking lot to close the cracks. Fix the area near the trash
receptacles to stop the pooling ofwater/ice. (Completed)
C. Station(s) Painted. (On Going)
Develop Continuing Education/Training Programs-Lt Rymer. (On Going)
Additional Rescue Tools for 1007 to be purchased. (Not Completed)
Purchase ofa Thermal Imaging Cameras. (Awarded FEMA Grant 3 Cameras)
Design and Purchase a Dress Uniform for all Officers and Chief. (Not Completed)
Shift Training-Standardized. (On Going)
Complete Mission Statement for Department (Not Completed)
Complete Station in Benefit Analysis. (Not Completed)
Complete Fire Prevention Specialist Benefit Analysis. (Not Completed)
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TRAINING for 2002
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 ofthe fire fighters. Classes such as;
Confined Space Rescue, River Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response, Wild
Fire Tactics, Building Construction, First Aid and CPR, Automobile Extrication, Basic and
Advanced Firefighting Tactics, Biological and Chemical Preparedness, Weapons ofMass
Destruction, Incident Command System, Arson Investigation, Trench Rescue, Firefighting Foam,
and Fire Department Operations and Management are but a few ofthe many subjects that fire
fighters must be proficient in. In 2002, the three shifts completed 382 shift training hours or
2,292 individualized hours were devoted to training. The shift's had 95 planning and education
tours which was not included in the training hour totals. Several individuals completed advanced
training off site, these included:
SHIFT TRAINING 2002
All Three Shifts
CPR/Professional First Aid
Cold Water Rescue
Live Training Burn-Frum Road
Emergency Vehicle Driving
Rope Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Vehicle Extrication
Hazardous Materials Operations
Individual Training 2002
11/25,11/21,11/14 (each shift) Auto Extrication class
11/21 All Officers Supervisory Class
11/4 Muhn Advanced Rope Class
10/31 Cline Ohio Fire Academy- Pump Class/SCBA Repair
10/23 Hazmat class all (shifts) 4 hours
9/16 Confined Space class
8/29 Gilbraith - Leadership class
8/9 Klinger Ohio Arson School
7/25 Confined space rescue class (all shifts) 8 hours
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7/17 Gilbraith Appalachian Leadership Class 7/14 Gilbraith Advanced Rope Class
6/18 Gilbraith Appalachian Leadership Class
5/28 Rope Rescue Class (all shifts)
5/15 Gilbraith App. Leadership Class
4/24 Gilbraith App. Leadership Class
4/23 Emergency vehicle driving class (all shifts)
3/26 Training Fire Frum Road
2/21 Gilbraith App. Leadership class
2/13 Ice Rescue Class (all shifts)
1/30 CPR/First Aid Class (shift) 8 hours
1/16 Gilbraith App. Leadership Class
SHIFT TRAINING GOALS 2003
All Three Shifts
January
February
Elevator Rescue
Ice Rescue
March
CPR/AED Recertification
April
May
Water Rescue Part III
June
Trench Rescue
July
August
September
Confined Space Rescue
Advanced Rope Rescue
October
Rapid Intervention Team Operations
Building Construction
Emergency Response to Terrorism
November
December
Forcible Entiy/Ventilation/Search and Rescue
Auto Extrication/School Bus Extrication
FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION
The department participates in many fire safety education programs. The most important
is the National Fire Prevention Week, which is in October ofeach 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 2002, the department educated over710 children andadults during this week.
KidFest was also a great fire safetyeducation hit, with over 266 children participating. The fire
fighters welcomed many schoolchildren from outside the City to the department. These children
were given fire safety education, handouts and station tours. In most cases, these children would
not be exposedto fire safety education in their communities. Some ofthe communityschools
which benefitted from the fire safety education were: Amesville, Glouster, Chauncey, RiverValley
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Preschool, Trimble, and Alexander. The number of children and adults who participated in the fire
department's fire safety education programs amounted to approximately 1,692.
Tours - Special Events
12/30 Station tour -4 kids, 4 adults
11/22 Fire safety talks - Athens Head Start 17 kids, 3 adults
11/14 Fire prevention talks for Athens Women Business Professionals
11/12 Fire extinguisher class 94 Columbus Rd. 20 adults
11/31 Halloween activities at Rec. Center 1006 - 3 hours
10/25 2 station tours - 28 kids, 13 adults
10/23 Station tour cub scouts 12 kids, 4 adults
10/19 Smoke trailer to Red Cross
10/17 Fire prevention talk Athens Church ofChrist Pre-School - 11 kids, 4 adults
10/11 Fire prevention activities Morrison Elem. - 24 adults, 228 kids
10/10 Fire prevention activities Grace Academy - S adults, 22 kids and River Valley School - 21 kids, 4 adults
10/9 Fire prevention activities Beacon School - 20 adults, 55 students
10/8 Fire prevention activities West Elementary School -11 adults, 131 students and station tour - 1 kid, 2 adults
10/7
Fire prevention activities East Elementary School - 18 adults, 168 students
9/17 Station tour - 3 adults, 1 child
9/7 Fire safety talks at Longview Girl Scout camp - 4 adults, 3 kids
9/4 Station tour - 2 adults, 1 child
7/17 Fire talk at Athens Public Library - 30 kids, 15 adults
7/10 Smoke trailerto West Elementary for Kids on Campus - 64 kids
7/6 Smoke trailer to Athens Co. Children Services - 2 adults, 39 kids
5/21 Fire prevention talk Bromley Hall
5/17 Smoke trailer to Rec. Center - 39 kids, 7 adults
5/13 2 Station tours - 23 kids, 12 adults
5/2 2 Station tours Alexander pre-school - 7 adults, 27 kids
4/27 Kidsfest -226 kids, 16 adults
4/23 Station tour cub scouts - 7 adults, 7 kids
4/20 Smoke trailer to Pedan Stadium Bicycle Rodeo
4/18 Station tour - 5 adults, 15 kids
4/17 Station tour - 2 adults, 1 kid
3/14 Station tour - 6 kids, 7 adults
3/4 Fire safety talk 50 E. State St.
2/27 Station tour - 26 kids, 12 adults
2/21 Station tour - 8 adults
2/13 Station tour - 7 kids, 4 adults
2/9 Station tour -1 adult, 1 child
1/31 Station tour - 5 kids, 3 adults
1/23 FireSafety talk 10 south College Chi Omega
FIRE STATION and EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Fire Fighterspreformmuch ofthe maintenance on the fire apparatus, equipmentand fire
stations. The on duty shifts spend many hours maintainingand cleaning the various areas ofthe
stationsand equipment. In 2002, fire fighters as a shift logged 486 shift hours cleaningand
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maintaining the stations. They logged 924 shift hours maintaining the trucks and equipment.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERNS FOR 2002
Some of the developments that have caused a greater responsibility to be placed on the
Athens Fire Department in 2002 and will continue into 2003 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) and River
Rescue are some of the classes that training requirements have increased therefore
requiring more ofthe 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 will bring 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
ofthe department's time. At present there are over 800 commercial properties in the City,
The National Fire Protection Association requires that all commercial properties be
inspected twice a year. Without a Fire Safety Specialist, it is impossible to inspect all but a
few of the commercial properties in the City within the recommended time frame.
5) Hazardous materials shipments through the Athens area at some point will cause a
hazardous materials incident. The City and County should have in-place contractual
agreements with outside Haz-Mat Teams who will respond to major incidents in the
County.
6) Additional properties being annexed into the City, which creates additional work load
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.
7) Newly annexed properties, annexed without water supplies for fire protection.
Department will experience long delays while waiting for tankers from outlying
departments to supply water for fire suppression. The City fire department relies on
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permeant water lines and hydrantsto be effective. Without adequate water supplies, as
the department has seen in the past, can result in disastrous situations and losses.
8) The city and the department should be more active in strengthening the current fire
prevention and building codes.
9) Multistory Residential Buildings without sprinkler systems should be retro fitted to
include sprinklers.
2003 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.
Accept delivery of new pumper.
Bid Thermal Imaging Cameras-FEMA Grant.
Complete operations level river rescue training.
Complete Trench rescue class all firefighters.
Update monthly fire prevention article.
Update Department's Standard Operating Procedures(SOP) and Policies.
Review NFPA 1710with Service Safety Director and discuss options to the standard.
Continue to work with Emergency Management Agency along with other agencieson
Biologic and Chemical preparedness.
Complete all mandatory testing of equipment and apparatus.
Target Commercial Properties which have not been previously inspected for shift
inspections for 2003.
Update and Post Department's Web-Page-Implement a Means for Businesses to Update
Contact Information On Line.
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Station Maintenance and Update:
A. Both stations caulking and brick repair.
B. Station(s) Painted.
C. HQ-Underneath bay floor repair.
Increase Arson/Fire Investigation Knowledge-Captains Gilbraith and Klinger.
Develop Continuing Education/Training Programs for firefighters-Lt. Rymer.
Additional Rescue Tools for 1007 to be purchased.
Design and Purchase a Dress Uniform for all Officers and Chief.
Implement Standardized Shift Training Goals and Guidelines-Lt. Rymer.
Complete Mission Statement for Department.
Complete Station HI Benefit Analysis.
Complete Fire Prevention Specialist Benefit Analysis.
Chiefto attend State and National fire association meetings and classes.
Captains to attend mandatory training classes.
Statewide mutual aid program to be adopted.
Complete capital purchases which include:
SCBA Tank(s) Replacement
Replace Fire Equipment
Upgrade Bunk Room
Lap Top Computer Upgrade
New Pumper-Delivery date 3/1/03
FIRE DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS
The Athens Fire Department supports the recommendations the Athens Fire Department
Community Assessment Committee's has submitted to Mayor Abel.
Athens Fire Department Community Assessment Committee Recommendations
From the above "FindingsofFact", the Committee has submitted the following
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recommendations. These recommendations are divided into short and long term, the short term to
be completed by 2001 and long term to be completed, ifdeemed necessary, by the year2006. The
recommendations of the committee are listed as follows:
Short Term Recommendations:
1.
East End fire station to be built, located near the by-pass on East State Street.
This station should be staffed with a minimum ofthree on duty firefighters. The
station shouldbe designed to accommodate a minimum of two piecesofrolling
equipment.
2.
A Fire Prevention Specialist position should be created to manage the fire
prevention and educational programs. This position would help prevent fires
through fire inspections, pre-fire planning and fire education.
3.
Increase the Columbus Road station staffing to a minimum of four on duty
firefighters. This will allow for the department's ladder truck to respond on all high
risk calls.
4.
In the interest of safety and initial response capability, the minimum on duty
staffing should be no less than three firefighters per station, and an on duty
command officer.
The recommendations sited above can only be achievedthrough broad community
support. Support that must come from City administrators, City Council, Ohio University,
students, businesses, industry, and most importantofall, the residents ofthe community. The
currentgeneral fund is not able to bearthe full cost, or even a significant partofthe
recommendations mentioned above. Thereforean alternative sourceof funding must be
considered. After the Mayor's and Auditor's presentation, the funding questionwas discussed.
The committee believed that by utilizing an incometax levy plus some financial help from the
University and others, that it would be possible to prepare die community for its future
firefighting needs.
SUMMARY
The Athens Fire Department's current authorized staffingis 25 officers and firefighters.
This is 18 firefighters below what Fitzpatrick's study recommends. In order for the department to
effectively provide fire and rescue services to the citizens of Athens, the Committee's
recommendations must be given serious consideration. The year2002 had the highest number of
calls in the department's history,2000 runtotalswerethe secondhighest in the department's
history. It is apparent with the projected growth it is imperative that fire department staffing levels
and station locations be consistent with this growth. The information provided by knowledgeable
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people supports the need for the additional stations, staffing and equipment. These station(s)
should be staffed with a minimum ofthree on duty firefighters per station. With the addition of
these facilities and supporting equipment and staffing, it will be possible to provide a fire service
delivery system which is required, expected and necessary to support and protect the community
of Athens and our fire fighters.
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APPENDIX
2002 FIRE STATISTICS
NUMBER OF FIRE RUNS FROM 1987 TO 2002
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
369
410
432
366
400
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
367
391
462
439
504
564
556
2000
2001
2002
714
659
776
776
TOTAL NUMBER OF FIRE RUNS:
MUTUAL AID RESPONSES:
1999
620
GIVEN—7
RECEIVED-
AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME FOR ALL RUNS:
4.11 Minutes
8.5 DAYS
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STATION TWO CLOSED
CIVILIAN FIRE INJURIES
FIREFIGHTER INJURIES
FIRE DEATHS
* From time of call to time of arrival at scene.
TOTAL FIRE LOSS
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
199S
$286
$74
$243
$393
$294
$737
$400
1996
$603
1997
$446
1998
1999
$224
$1,340
2000
$343
Fire Loss in Thousands of Dollars
FIRES $5.000.00 or Greater
Date
Place
1/27/02
14 Lash St.
3/27/02
5/2/02
107 N. Congress St.
St. Rt. 50(Truck)
35 S. Congress St.
4/19/02
5/9/02
120 Central Ave.
7/3/02
100 Hospital Drive
8/28/02
46 Vz Lorene Ave.
11/22/02
23 S. Congress St.
Amount
$ 45,000
$ 50,200
$ 25,000
$ 40,000
$ 60,000
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$350,000
2001
$245
2002
$589
2002 Inspection Goals
One ofthe goals for 2002 is to identify all automotive repair facilities and restaurant for
fire inspection. Each shift has been assigned 30 commercial inspections to complete for the year
ends. It will take one to two hours to complete the walk through and another one to two hours to
complete the written report. It will also take oneto two reinspection which will require additional
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Inspections 2002
AAA Auto Club
130 E. State St.
Alvis Auto Repair
American Nursing Care
Athens Auto Repair
186 Columbus Rd.
1005 E. State St.
312 E. State St
Athens Quick Lube
161 N.Lancaster St.
Athens City Service Garage
387 W. State St.
Autotech
2079 E. State St
Avalanche Pizza
Bobcat Chevron
329 E. State St.
83 Columbus Rd.
357 E. State St
235 Columbus Rd.
Bi Lo Oil
Bob Evans
Burger King
28 S. Court St
Casa Nueva
28 S. Court St.
Certified Oil Company
960 E. State St
China Fortune Restaurant
15 W.Union St
Court Street Diner
18 N. Court St.
Courtside Pizza
85 N. Court St
Crossroads East
928 E. State St.
Crossroads
707 W. Union St.
Dairy Queen
70 Columbus Rd.
Dale's BP
50 N. Court St
Domino's Pizza
12 Mill St
Don Wood
830 E. State St
Don Wood Polaris
810 E. State St
Don Wood
900 E. State St
DP Dough
374 Richland Ave.
Exxon
295 W.Union St
Firestone
820 E. State St
Gathering Place
7 S. Congress St
Gold Star Chili
70 W. Union St
Great Steak and Fry
1002 E. State St
Hardee's
688 E. State St
Huddle Tire
482 Richland Ave.
Intown Body Shop
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Knights ofColumbus
Larry Schey Chevrolet
Larry's Dawg House
Long John Silver
7 W. Carpenter St
60 E. Stimson Ave.
169 Mill St.
750 E. State St.
410 W. Union St.
921 E. State St
Lui Lui Restaurant
8 Station St
Maplewood Inn
700 E. State St
McDonald's
399 Richland Ave.
McDonald's
Miller's Chicken
Monro Muffler
922 E. State St
235 W. State St
739 E. State St
219 Columbus Rd.
142 E. State St
331 Richland Ave.
Muffler Man
My Sister's Place
O.U.Inn
Oak Room
14 Station St
Oasis
70 University Terrace
Papa John's Pizza
443 E. State St
Pete's BP
542 Richland Ave.
Pi Beta Phi
6 S. College St
Pigskin Sports Bar
38 N. Court St
Pizza Hut
803 E. State St
Pizza Hut
Pizza Inn
394 Richland Ave.
325 W. Union St
Planned Parenthood
280 E. State St
Ponderosa Steak House
741 E. State St
Purple Chopstix
371 Richland Ave.
Rax Restaurant
75 E. Stimson Ave.
Red Brick Tavern
Redbud Cafe"
14 N. Court St.
Respite Center
River Valley Community School
7976 Dairy Lane
Russell's Riverside Service
15 W. State St
817 W.Union St
138 Columbus Rd.
Shop Mart
Skipper's
Speedway
1 E. Stimson Ave.
22 W.Union St.
Speedway
Stephen's
Subtle Bug
Subway
Subway
414 Richland Ave.
Taco Bell
319 E. State St
24 XA E. State St
17 W. Carpenter St.
600 E. State St
25 N. Court St
41 S. Court St
Taco John's
392 Richland Ave.
Taylor Honda
250 Columbus Rd.
63 N. Court St
The Blue Gator
Toscano's
Tri-County Mental Health
4 Depot St.
90 Hospital Dr.
Union Street Cafe
102 W. Union St
Wendy's
Wendy's
40 S. Court St
WG Grinders
1200 E. State St.
120 W.Union St
World's Best Bagels
31 N. Court St
TOTAL OF 85 INSPECTIONS
TOTAL OF 85 INSPECTIONS-This does not includereinspections, it may require two to three additionalvisits
to the Business to complete the inspection process. Thistotaldoes notreflect occupancy, complaints or
construction inspections which arenormally made bytheChief. There were approximately 60 inspections of this
type.
2002 FIRE RESPONSE ANALYSIS
Tvpe ofCall
Number ofCalls
Alarm System Sounded Due to Malfunction (735)
95
Alarm System Sounded, no fire - unintentional(745)
52
Smoke Detector Activation Due to Malfunction (733)
49
Smoke Detector Activation, no fire - unintentional (743)
42
Good Intent call, other (600)
33
Gas Leak (natural gas or LPG) (412)
30
Arcing, Shorted Electrical Equipment (445)
28
Power Line Down (444)
26
System Malfunction, other (730)
25
Building Fire (111)
23
Outside Rubbish, Trash or Waste Fire (151)
21
Detector Activation, no fire - unintentional (744)
20
Local Alarm System, Malicious False Alarm (715)
20
Gasoline or other Flammable Liquid Spill (411)
17
False Alarm or False Call, Other (700)
17
Dumpster or Other Outside Trash ReceptacleFire(154)
17
PassengerVehicle Fire (131)
17
Vehicle Accident, General Cleanup (463)
15
Unintentional Transmission of Alarm, other (740)
15
Cooking Fire (113)
14
Extrication ofVictim(s) from Vehicle (352)
13
Smoke Scare, Odor of Smoke (651)
12
Malicious, Mischievous False Call, other (710)
12
Central Station, Malicious False Alarm (714)
10
Removal ofVictim(s) from Stalled Elevator (353)
9
Carbon Monoxide Incident (424)
9
ElectricalWiring/Equipment Problem, other (440)
8
Oil or other Combustible Liquid Spill (413)
8
Vehicle Accident with Injuries (322)
7
Steam, Vapor, Fog, or Dust thought to be Smoke (652)
7
Grass Fire (143)
7
CO Detector Activation Due to Malfunction (736)
6
Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke, other (650)
4
Excessive Heat, Scorch Burns w/no Ignition (251)
4
Unauthorized Burning (561)
4
Light Ballast Breakdown (443)
4
Dispatched & Canceled En Route (611)
4
Fire, other (100)
4
Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO (746)
4
Natural Vegetation Fire, other (140)
3
Heat detector activation due to malfunction (734)
3
Outside Rubbish Fire, other (150)
3
Trash or Rubbish Fire, contained (118)
3
Lock-out (511)
3
Sprinkler Activation, no fire - unintentional (741)
2
Hazardous Condition, other (400)
2
Authorized Controlled Burning (631)
2
Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew (311)
2
Smoke or Odor Removal (531)
2
Extrication, Rescue, other (350)
2
Service Call, other (500)
2
Overheated Motor (442)
2
Municipal Alarm System, Malicious False Alarm (711)
2
Heat from Short Circuit (wiring), Defective (441)
2
Road Freight or Transport Vehicle Fire (132)
2
Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment (813)
2
Outside equipment fire (162)
2
Accident, potential accident, other (460)
1
Assist Police or Other Government Agency (551)
1
Overheated Motor (442)
2
Municipal Alarm System, Malicious False Alarm (711)
2
Heat from Short Circuit (wiring), Defective (441)
2
Road Freight or Transport Vehicle Fire (132)
2
Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment (813)
2
Outside equipment fire (162)
2
Accident, potential accident, other (460)
Assist Police or Other Government Agency (551)
Chemical spill or leak (422)
Sprinkler Activation Due to Malfunction (731)
Explosive, Bomb Removal (471)
Fires in Structures other than in a building (112)
Incinerator Overload or malfunction, fire confined (115)
Bomb Scare - no Bomb (721)
Vicinity Alarm (incident in other location) (641)
Forest, woods or wild land fire (141)
Over pressureruptureof SteamPipe or Pipeline(210)
Hazmat Release Investigation w/no hazmat (671)
Brush or Brush and Grass Mixture Fire (142)
Flammable Gas or Liquid Condition, other (410)
Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire (173)
Lock-in (331)
Wrong location (621)
Building or structure weakened or collapsed (461)
Extinguishing system activation (742)
Prescribed fire (632)
Swift water rescue (363)
Rescue, Emergency Medical Call, EMS, other (300)
TOTAL
775
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Organizational Chart
Robert Troxel
Chief
Lisa Hanning Sorrell
Secretary
George Klinger
Captain Shift 1
Bob Rymer
Lieutenant
Captain Shift 2
Bruce Smith
Lieutenant
Kenny Gilbraith
Captain Shift 3
Doug Ford
Lieutenant
Paul Schulz
Lori Zofchak
Sean Dean
Firefighter
Firefighter
Charles Adams
Kevin Kinnaird
Firefighter
Firefighter
Chad Latta
James Knapp
Firefighter
Firefighter
Todd Spires
Firefighter
Tony Stoncel
Firefighter
Joseph Bycofski
Chuck James
Firefighter
Firefighter
Danny Brown
Firefighter
Firefighter
Danny Riley
Firefighter
January 14, 2003
Brian Muhn
Rich Ohms
Matt Hull
Firefighter
Firefighter
CurtCline
Brian Tulodzieski
Firefighter
Firefighter
Athens Fire Department
Total Types of Situations
Rl
50
0
Fires
.:
01
I JH
1993
1995
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
79
61
93
65
99
101
91
121
12
14
20
68
60
36
Rescue Calls
• Hazardous Condition
82
78
127
114
117
112
113
156
• Service Calls
19
35
14
19
11
12
23
12
51
101
129
122
165
156
56
66
101
98
177
206
199
250
307
377
3
3
Good Intent Calls
•
False Calls
Other Situations
8
Athens Fire Department
Types of Situations
140
121
120
99
$£
101
91
100
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xa
Fires
61
<£
60
40
20
1993
1995
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
^391
1993
i
1998
--
54*
1999
<£.
620
704
2000
2001
"659"
2002
-•
776
Total Incidents/Runs
565
1997
/'
Athens Fire Department
i
439
1995
Total Incidents