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Home My WebLink AboutESD-008-17Clarington Emergency Services Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: November 27, 2017 Report Number: ESD -008-17 Resolution: #GG -483-17 File Number: By-law Number: Report Subject: Emergency Services Activity Report - Q3 2017 Recommendations: 1. That Report ESD -008-17 be received. Municipality of Clarington Report ESD -009-17 Report Overview Page 2 The Emergency and Fire Services Department is responsible for delivering fire suppression and emergency response, fire prevention and public education programs in accordance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA). This Report provides Council with an overview of the activities associated with the Department's Suppression and Fire Prevention Divisions for Q3 of 2017. 1. Fire Suppression and Emergency Response 1.1 Fire Suppression and Emergency Response Core Services Fire suppression services are delivered in both an offensive and defensive mode, including search and rescue operations, forcible entry, ventilation, protecting exposures, salvage and overhaul as appropriate. Emergency pre -hospital care is provided through medical acts such as defibrillation, standard first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation. Fire Suppression staff responded to 896 calls in the 3rd quarter of 2017. Of the 896 incidents, 15 were property fires with an estimated dollar loss of $2,788,600. The following is a summary of emergency incidents by response type. Incident Breakdown Response Type Q3 2016 Q3 2017 % Change % of Total 2017 Property Fires/Explosions 19 15 -21.05% 2% Outdoor - No Loss Fires & Burning - Controlled 60 41 -31.67% 5% CO False Calls 54 30 -44.44% 3% False Fire Calls 96 94 -2.08% 10% Medical/Resuscitator Calls 476 469 -1.47% 52% Other Response 47 87 +85.11% 10% Overpressure Rupture/Explosion (No Fire) 1 0 -100% 0% Pre Fire Conditions/No Fire 21 18 -14.29% 2% Public Hazard 32 44 +37.50% 5% Rescue 119 98 -17.65% 11% Crews were dispatched to 896 calls, an average decrease of 11 % over Q3 of 2016. Clarington Emergency and Fire Services (CEFS) saw the largest increase in "Other Response" calls over same quarter last year. Other Response calls include assistance to police, assistance to other agencies, other public service, etc. Of the 87 Other Response Municipality of Clarington Report ESD -009-17 Page 3 calls, 64.37% were for calls cancelled on route and assistance not required by other agency. The number of Outdoor — No Loss Fires and Burning — Controlled incidents have decreased by 31.67% over Q3 of 2016. Approximately half of the Outdoor - No Loss Fires and Burning - Controlled calls were for illegal burning. Suppression staff were also busy this quarter performing rope rescue training at the East Beach Road bluffs as well as live fire training with Ontario Power Generation staff at Wesleyville. This type of training occurs annually to strengthen firefighters' skills and safety. 1.2 Call Volume by Geographical Area (Generated by first vehicle dispatched according to geography) Geographical Area Call Volume Call Volume % Bowmanville and surrounding area 429 48% Newcastle and surrounding area 158 18% Orono and surrounding area 56 6% Courtice and surrounding area 220 25% Enniskillen and surrounding area 33 4% 1.3 Annual Totals for Comparison at a Glance — Final Figures Event Type 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Q1 -Q3 Call Volume 3,405 3,483 3,636 3,736 2,714 Civilian Injuries 5 2 3 4 1 Firefighter Injuries 0 4 1 0 0 Fatalities 0 0 1 0 0 Dollar Loss $2,995,046 $5,661,800 $4,563,251 $6,148,757 $3,282,199 2. Fire Prevention Division Fire Prevention staff perform a variety of functions in accordance with the FPPA and policies of the Department with one goal in mind; creating a fire safe community. These functions are implemented through public education programs and fire inspections. 2.1 Fire Prevention, Inspection, Investigation and Public Education Activities Municipality of Clarington Report ESD -009-17 Page 4 This quarter Fire Prevention Inspectors increased the focus on restaurant inspections. During the inspection, staff confirm that the business owner has an up-to-date Fire Safety Plan when required and that fire protection systems are being maintained. The following is a summary of inspection services performed during the 3rd quarter. Fire Prevention Activity — Q3 Volume Complaint Inspections 19 Requested Inspections 40 Self -initiated Inspections 79 Retrofit Inspections 5 Burn Permits 39 Fire Safety Plans Reviews 27 General Plans Reviews 63 Site Visits 29 Fire Investigations 2 FPPA Part 3 Charges Laid 0 FPPA Part 1 Charges Laid 0 2.2 Distribution of Fire and Life Safety Information and Public Education Programs Staff participated in various events across the Municipality. The public events included Canada Day celebrations, BluesBerry Festival, Applefest, school fun fairs and fundraisers. Through our participation, we are able to provide fire safety education to large groups of people in the community. CEFS also held its annual Family Safety Day on September 30. This event was another huge success with approximately 3500 people in attendance. One of the highlights of the event was the live burn. During the display, staff informed the public about the importance of creating and practicing a home escape plan. The live burn demonstrated how quickly fire can spread. They also explained importance of smoke alarms and the impact having a sprinkler system in your home can have by containing the fire to one room. Fire Prevention and Suppression staff provide tours of Clarington's fire stations to children from the Municipality's various schools, community groups such as Girl Guides of Canada and daycare groups. During each tour the children watch a video about fire safety and learn about home and personal safety such as stop drop and roll, home escape plans and smoke alarms. The children then have an opportunity to meet the firefighters, who dress up in their gear explaining the importance of each piece. The crew also identify key pieces of equipment used on the fire apparatus. During this portion of the tour, children can sit inside the truck; often the highlight of the session. Municipality of Clarington Resort ESD -009-17 Paae 5 The following is a summary of the various public education activities we attended in the 3rd quarter of 2017. Public Education Activity — Q3 2017 Station Tours 4 School Visit 7 Public Events 26 Safety Lectures 4 Extinguisher Training Events 1 TAPP-C Attendance 0 3. Concurrence Not Applicable 4. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that this Report be received for information. 5. Strategic Plan Application Not applicable. e-� `� L _A-- - Submitted by. Reviewed by: Gord Weir, Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B Director of Emergency & Fire Services CAO Staff Contact: Gord Weir, Director of Emergency & Fire Services, 905-623-5126 ext. 2802 or gweir@clarington.net GW/pm There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.