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EMERGENCY & FIRE SERVICES
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINSTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: May 4, 2009 Resolution#: )q—_331—C?J
Report#: ESD-007-09 File #: By-law#:
Subject: EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES —2008 ANNUAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report ESD-007-09 be received for information.
Submitted by: c Reviewed by:
ordon Weir, AMCT, CMM111 Franklin Wu,
Director Emergency &Fire Services Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
REPORT NO: ESD-007-09 Page 2
1.0 COMMENT
1.1 Staff has prepared the 2008 Annual Report (Attachment #1) and would
like to draw your attention to three key areas for your information.
(a) The number of major fires and significant dollar loss experienced in
2008 is far greater than ever experienced for Clarington Emergency
and Fire Services; unprecedented dollar losses exceeded
$10,000,000. Several large fires in March and April kept staff
extremely busy and contributed to these dollar losses, however, on a
positive note, there were no loss of life due to these fires.
(b) Another item worth noting is our Fire Prevention and Public Education
programs that were successfully delivered. Such programs as our
Junior Firefighter Program, Fire Chief For The Day, Tapp C, Race
Against Drugs and various other programs continue to be well
attended. As participation continues to grow, it is certainly a credit to
staff to be able to offer the same level of program, with the limited
resources provided.
(c) The last item staff would like to highlight is the updated Master Fire
Plan which was updated in 2008 and presented to Council. All
Members of Council should review this plan and familiarize themselves
with the information suggested, as staff will continue to report and
make recommendations as to how the Municipality can best move
forward in the various areas brought forth in the Master Plan.
Attachment#1: Clarington Emergency and Fire Services 2008 Annual Report
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2008 Annual Report
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EMERGENCY & FIRE SERVICES
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We are DEDICATED to a FIRE SAFE COMMUNITY
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To ensure we deliver SERVICE EXCELLENCE through
public education, prevention, training and
emergency response
Every member of Clarington Emergency & Fire
Service upholds the tradition of a composite
department and with their skill and knowledge
RESPOND WITHOUT BOUNDARY
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Message from Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief 1
Organizational Structure - 2008 2
Fire Station Locations 3
Response Types 4
Response Statisitics —2008 5
Fire Loss Statisitics—2008 8
Fire Cause Statisitics — 2008 9
Major Fire List—2008 10
Significant Fires—2008 11
Fire Prevention & Public Education 13
Training & Professional Deveopment 16
Emergency & Fire Services 2008 Budget 17
Master Fire Plan 18
Service Medals 19
Acknowledgements/Announcements 20
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Message from the Director of
Your Worship Mayor J. Abernethy and Members of Council
the information contained in this report is a summary of the
activities of Clarington Emergency and Fire Services for the
year ending December 31, 2008.
The number of incidents reported to the Ontario Fire
Marshal's Office in 2008 was 3529, a reduction of 2.2% from
2007. The number of incidents over the past five years is up
23.5%. The number of Property Fires in 2008— 148 is down
24% from 2007 and over the past five years down 2.6%. The
decline in fires is a result of fewer Grass Fires. However the
number of fires in all other property classifications has
increased along with dollar loss totals.
Clarington firefighters completed the second year of a three year training program titled Back
to Basics. The Department's career firefighters have completed their Basic Rope Rescue
training and now offer this technical rescue service. Through the Central East Pre-Hospital
Care Program firefighters are continually updating their Emergency Medical Responder skills
to meet the requirements of the North American Resuscitation Consortium Study (ROC).
Over the next several months the Departments Training Committee will be developing an
updated model for"Skill Center Training".
In 2008 the delivery of Public Education programs was again paramount. Programs
facilitated by Fire Prevention Staff reached over 17,000 citizens of all demographics.
Inspections of basement apartments, industrial, commercial and assembly occupancies
continue to be priorities of Inspection staff.
The Master Fire Plan was updated and received by Council in October 2008. Staff will
continue to develop strategies to address the challenges facing Clarington.
In closing, I ask you to join the staff of Clarington Emergency & Fire Services in working
together for a "Fire Safe Community" and remind you that working smoke alarms on every
level of your home is the law.
Thank you
Gord Weir
Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief
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Fire Station Locations
The five fire stations are strategically located through out the Municipality
Station 1 —2430 Hwy 2 Bowmanville
Station 2—247 King Ave E. Newcastle
Station 3— 5708 Main St. Orono
Station 4— 2611 Trulls Rd. Courtice
Station 5— 2354 Concession Rd. 8 Enniskillen
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Response . -
Suppression Staff respond to a variety of calls. The calls are reported to Council
under the following Response Type headings:
PROPERTY FIRE CALLS: includes a response by this Department to Fires involving
structures, vehicles or open areas; Combustions Explosions (no fire); Overpressure Rupture,
Munition Explosion– No Fire; Overpressure Rupture – No Fire, (e.g. Steam boilers, hot
water tanks, pressure vessels, etc.); Munition Explosion—No Fire (e.g. bombs, dynamites,
other explosives, etc.); whether or not they result in property losses, injuries or deaths.
BURNING COMPLAINTS: Includes a response to investigate Authorized and Unauthorized
Controlled Burning Complaints.
FALSE FIRE CALLS: Includes a response by this Department to Pre-Fire Conditions –
Overheat and Pot on Stove; and calls perceived to be an emergency and are concluded to
be Alarm Equipment– Malfunction, Alarm Equipment–Accidental, Human – Malicious,
Human – Perceived Emergency, Human–Accidental, and Other False Fire Call
PUBLIC HAZARD CALLS: Includes a response by this Department to Gas Leak– Natural
Gas, Gas Leak– Propane, Gas Leak – Refrigeration, Gas Leak–Miscellaneous, Spill –
Gasoline or Fuel, Spill –Toxic Chemical, Spill – Miscellaneous, Radio–active Material
Problem, Ruptured Water, Steam Pipe, Power Lines Down, Arcing, Bomb, Explosive
Removal, Standby, Cc (carbon monoxide) reporting, and Other Public Hazard.
RESCUE CALLS: Includes a response by the Department to a Vehicle Extrication, Vehicle
Accident, Building Collapse, Commercial/Industrial Accident, Home/Residential Accident,
Persons Trapped in Elevator, Water Rescue, Water Ice Rescue, and Other Rescues.
MEDICAL ASSIST CALLS: Include a response by this Department to a patient(s) suffering
from Asphyxia, Respiratory Condition, Convulsions, Epileptic, Diabetic Seizure, Electric
Shock, Traumatic Shock, Heart Attack, CPR, Stroke, Drug Related, Alcohol Related, Cuts,
Abrasions, Fracture, Bums, Person Fainted, Nausea
MISCELLANEOUS CALLS: Includes a response by this Department to Assist another Fire
Department, Assist Police, Assist Other Agencies, Other Public Service, 911 Unknown Calls
and Other Responses
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A year end audit of calls has changed the call totals previously reported to Council through
the Monthly Activity Reports, total calls in 2008 was 3529.
The following chart illustrates the five year trend in the Total Number of Calls and Number of
Unit Response.
Incident Type 2008 2007 2006 1 2005 2004
Property Fires/Explosions 148 173 156 197 152
Burning Complaints 97 110 126 114 105
False Fire Calls 481 496 497 476 441
Public Hazard Calls 389 375 354 356 286
Rescue Calls 478 486 401 499 413
Medical Calls 1658 1648 1484 1433 1062
Other Responses 278 319 312 408 397
Total Number of Calls 3529 3607 3330 3483 2856
% Change -2.2% 8.3% -4.6% 21.9% -0.4%
Number of Unit Responses 6036 6341 5235 5626 4458
% Change 4.8% 21.1% -7.0% 26.0% -3.4%
The following graph illustrates the 2008 ratio of calls using the Incident Type headings
8% 3%
14%
■Burning Complaints
■False Fire Calls
❑Public Hazard Calls 12%
❑Rescue Calls
■Medical Calls
■Other Responses 49%
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To provide for adequate staffing on-scene of a given call, the Department's number of truck
responses has increased over the past five years proportionately to the total number of calls.
The following graph illustrates the five year trend in Total Number of Calls and Total Number
of Unit Responses.
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2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
■Total Number of Calls ■Total Number of Unit Responses
The Pumper truck is the Department's primary response truck with at least one based in
each station. Again in 2008, Pumper 1 based in Bowmanville was the busiest truck in the
fleet responding to just less than 2000 calls. The SCAT truck also based in Station 1, was
utilized more this year as a primary response truck to Medical Calls. The SCAT truck
reduced the normal call volume of Pumper 1 by 492 calls.
The following graph illustrates the ratio of Total Calls the Pumper Trucks responded to.
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Response 11 :
The chart below illustrates the average response time for the Department's Primary Trucks to
calls in their respective response areas. The time is measured from the time the truck is
dispatched to the time it arrives at its destination.
Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3 Pump 4 1 Pump 5 Pump 11 1 Pump 44 1 SCAT 1
5.44 7.34 10.02 5.24 10.41 6.51 7.13 6.00
In 2008 Dispatcher/Firefighters answered 5,941 telephone calls, dispatched crews to 3,529
incidents to which 6,036 vehicle responses were required.
The following graph illustrates a relationship between Calls into Dispatch—Total Number of
Calls Dispatched —Total Number of Unit Responses
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2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
®Calls into Dispatch ■Total Number of Calls Dispatched ❑Total Number of Unit Responses
The graph below illustrates the five year trend in call volume by the month. Over the past
three years August and December have become the busier months for calls.
2008 2007 —2006 2005 2004
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Fire Loss 11 :
The estimated dollar loss is the cost of actual damage to property and property contents,
including open area losses. This amount includes direct losses resulting from fire, explosion,
smoke, water or other damages associated with firefighting operations.
The number of property fires in 2008– 148, was the Year Dollar Loss
lowest seen in the past five years. However the value of 2008 $10,162,900
fire losses totalled $10,162,900, figures never seen
before in Clarington. The graph below illustrates that in 2007 $3,226,700
2008 the largest number of fires occurred in property 2006 $2,043,031
classes that fall under Miscellaneous Structures Property
followed by Vehicles and Group C– Residential 2005 $2,884,160
occupancies. No fires were recorded for Group B – 2004 $4,590,050
Institutional Occupancies.
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■Group B-Institutional Occupancies 29% 26%
■Group C-Residential
❑Group D-Business& Personal Services Occupancies
❑Group E Mercantile
■Group F Industrial Occupancies 3%
IN Miscellaneous Structures/Property 5%
IN Vehicles
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This graph illustrates the five year trend of fires in property classes.
2008 2007 —2006 —2005 —2004
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2008 Fire Cause Statistics -
Determining fire cause is the foundation to reducing the loss of life and property as a result of
fire. In 2008 no loss of life was as a result of fire.
An Incident is the result of a set of conditions and a sequence of events that lead to the
ignition of a material by an ignition source. This sequence of events is usually initiated by
human acts (something which is done)or human omissions (something which has not been
done). These acts or omissions are the cause of the fire because they trigger the events
which lead to ignition of the fire.
The chart below identifies possible fire causes, the number of incidents and the associated
dollar loss.
Fire Cause Number of Incidents Associated Dollar Loss
Cause (Possible) Intentional
Arson 11 $78,800
Vandalism 6 $2,600
Youth Vandalism (ages 12 — 17) 10 $2,500
Cause (Possible) Unintentional
Used or Placed to Close to Combustibles 3 $245,500
Used for the Purpose not Intended 2 $330,000
Undetermined 51 $3,041,700
Unattended 1 $370,000
Other 24 $4,369,600
Mechanical Failure 7 $77,000
Maintenance Deficiency 1 $500
Installation Deficiency 1 $500
Improperly Discarded 4 $20,000
Improper Storage 1 $255,000
Improper Handling 2 $5,000
Electrical Failure 22 $1,341,200
Vehicle Accidents 2 $23,000
Fire Cause in a large number of fires (24), has been classified Other. This code refers to a
misuse of ignition source/ignited materials that cannot be classified under other codes.
Fire cause in an even larger number of fires (51), has been classified Undetermined. This
code is used for incidents where there is no information to provide a basis for determining
that the possible cause is either Intentional or Unintentional.
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Listed below is a summary of major fires occurring in the Municipality of Clarington in 2008.
For the purpose of this report major fires are identified as those where fire loss exceeds
$50,000.
January 19, 2008 6:55 Attached Dwelling $300,000
February 5, 2008 3:41 Trailer Combination $100,000
February 5, 2008 10:54 Detached Dwelling $100,000
February 12, 2008 22:32 General Business Office $500,000
March 9, 2008 5:28 Restaurants $2,100,000
March 30, 2008 15:20 Detached Dwelling $350,000
April 2, 2008 20:49 Detached Dwelling $210,000
April 14, 2008 7:25 Detached Dwelling $300,000
April 18, 2008 19:04 Detached Dwelling $370,000
April 29, 2008 8:32 Other Mercantile (Downtown Fire) $3,100,000
June 5, 2008 9:41 Detached Dwelling $60,000
July 17, 2008 12:03 Detached Garage $245,000
July 17, 2008 7:34 Trailer Combination $255,000
July 21, 2008 12:12 Large Truck $54,000
August 9, 2008 13:11 Detached Dwelling $70,000
September 4, 2008 5:31 Other Metal/Electrical/Miscellaneous Products $100,000
September 16, 2008 5:13 Detached Dwelling $100,000
September 24, 2008 15:40 Other Business or Personal Services $450,000
December 12, 2008 5:00 Detached Dwelling $350,000
December 15, 2008 21:30 Barber Shop, Hairdresser, Beauty Parlour(Spa) $300,000
December 19, 2008 14:25 Detached Dwelling $85,000
December 22, 2008 8:14 Detached Dwelling $100,000
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Significant 11 :
Although any fire can be devastating to the property owner, tenants, and the community
alike, the following is a recap of the significant fires that occurred in 2008.
Just before 07:OOhrs on January 19, ( '
2008, 27 firefighters responded to '
extinguish this residential fire. Although
residential fires are more common than '
not, the significance to this devastating
fire is that smoke alarms did there job, A
occupants were alerted and no injuries
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Fire destroyed Waste Management's
—� Offices in Clarington on February 12,
2008. Apparatus was dispatched at
II< 22:33hrs. Thirty-one firefighters were
required to bring the fire under control.
No occupants were present at the time
of the fire as the office was closed for
the day. Fire loss was estimated at
$500,000 and resulted in the complete
demolition of the building.
Fire in Boston Pizza occurred in the
early morning hours of March 9, 2008.
Apparatus was dispatched at 05:28hrs,
26 firefighters remained on scene until
early afternoon. No occupants were
present at the time of the fire as the
restaurant was closed. Fire loss was
estimated at $2,100,000 and resulted in
the complete demolition and re-build of ;
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Fire broke out in Lange's Photography at
08:30hrs on April 29, 2008 and for the next
several hours over 50 firefighters from
Clarington and Oshawa Fire Services would
battle high winds to bring this fire in the
historic downtown under control. Although
�1 many businesses and families were
fdevastated by the fire, no injuries were
recorded.
On September 24, 2008 fire caused
significant damage to a Newtonville
landmark. This mid-afternoon fire
was spotted by an employee who
quickly evacuated the store and f
called 911. ON MW
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In the early morning hours of
�. December 12, 2008 fire reduced this
iii home to rubble. The 31 firefighters
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engulfed the home on their arrival.
This residential fire was devastating
in that everything in the home was
destroyed but, if it were not for the
family having an alternate plan of
• aJ escape, this fire could have claimed
more than property.
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Fire Prevention & Public .
The duties of Fire Prevention staff include inspections arising from complaints, requests,
retrofits, or self initiated inspections in accordance with the Fire Prevention and Protection
Act and department policy. New construction inspections and plans review of buildings
under construction in matters respective of fire protection systems and life safety within
buildings are conducted in accordance with the Building Code, Ontario Fire Code and
applicable By-laws.
Zero tolerance remains our motto for offenders of the Ontario Fire Code, safety legislation,
Acts, Regulations and Municipal By-laws relative to fire and life safety and offenders will be
charged. Staff issued a total of 10 charges in 2008.
Public fire safety education is achieved through the distribution of fire and life safety
information and public education programs in accordance with the Fire Prevention and
Protection Act and department policy. The Departments residential smoke alarm awareness
program titled "Alarm for Life" is ongoing.
Providing suppression staff with technical support and training in fire prevention disciplines
enhances the knowledge of responders, and provides for efficient and effective resolutions to
emergency situations.
The graph below illustrates that over 85% of staff's efforts is dedicated to providing a
minimum level of life safety and property protection in Clarington.
10%
1%
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■Complaint Inspections
❑Fire Safety Plans Review
41%
❑Fire Investigations
■Plans Review 33%
■In-House Training Sessions
■Public Education Events 0
1%3% 11%
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Fire Prevention & Public Education
Examining and investigating fire scenes and interviewing witnesses in an effort to determine
cause and origin of fires and provide the foundation for public educational programs in
Clarington is a key role of fire prevention staff. Of the 148 fires extinguished, fire cause was
determined in 91 cases, 51 fires remain undetermined and 3 cases remain under
investigation.
Implementing effective public education programs in an effort to reduce the number of fires,
lives and property affected by fire is paramount. In 2008 public education programs reached
an estimated 17,000 residents and visitors to Clarington. Family Safety Day, Orono Fair, and
Canada Day celebrations are typical public events staff attended.
The graph below illustrates the public education programs that draw the larger audiences.
1% 1%
4% % 6%
■Station Tours 9%
■School Visits
❑Fire Safety House Visits
❑Public Events
■Safety Lectures
■Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations 42%
■Fire Truck Visits
❑Junior Firefighter Camp 36%
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Saturday, September 27, 2008 was Family Safety Day in
Clarington. Although the weather conditions were less than
ideal an estimated 3,500 visitors attended the event. This
year's event to take place on Saturday, September 26, 2009
\ will again feature community minded safety organizations
providing awareness to everyone on personal safety and
emergency preparedness.
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Junniio_r,F,irefiahter Program
Youth 10 years of age are given the opportunity to spend one
week in junior firefighter camp. Students are provided skills in
firefighting, personal safety, police and emergency medical
rt services. 2008 marked our 14`h year of the program.
Fire Chief for a Day
The 2008 Fire Chief for a Day contestant winner was 10 year old
Jamie Adamson from Courtice North Public School.
Congratulations Jamie.
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Training & Professional Development
Training & professional development of the Department's 48 career and 125 volunteer
firefighters is the responsibility of the Training Officer. Developing personnel to the Ontario
Fire Service Standards, industry best practices, Occupational Health & Safety Regulations,
and the expectations of Council requires an extraordinary commitment. The Department will
be assessing the current and long term requirements of this division and bring forward a plan
that meets the needs of the Department.
Division highlights in 2008 included:
• Firefighters completing the second year of a three year "Back to Basics" training
program which has been focusing on skill sets of the Ontario Firefighter Curriculum.
• Through the Central East Pre-Hospital Care Program firefighters updated their
Emergency Medical Responder skills to meet the requirements of the North American
Resuscitation Consortium Study (ROC).
• Completed annual Water/Ice recertification;
• Participated in on-going maintenance training topics;
• The Introduction of a Confined Space Awareness program;
• The introduction of a Firefighter Survival training program;
• The introduction of a Safety Officer Program;
• The introduction of a Pump Operator/Apparatus Driver Training Program;
• The introduction of Rapid Intervention Team Paks;
• The introduction of a new Aerial truck and Pumper truck;
• Completion of the Basic Rope Rescue training;
• Firefighters re-qualifying to the skill sets of the Emergency Medical Responder
program; and
• Ten new volunteer firefighters graduating from basic training.
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Emergency 11 : Budget
In 2008, Clarington Emergency & Fire Services operating budget totaled approximately
$7,316,016.
This graph illustrates the operating budgets over the past five years.
$7,500,000 -- -- -----
$6,500,000 -
$5,500,000 -
$4,500,000
2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Emergency& Fire Services Emergency& Fire Services
2008 Budget Allocation 2008 Operating Budget by Division
14.4% 9.5% 0.5%
Ll% 17.2%
5.396
1.6%
6.0%
85.6% 59.0%
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Master Fire Plan
The original Master Fire Plan was written in 2003. The Master Fire Plan was updated in
2008 providing a current overview of the following Divisions:
• Administration
• Training
• Maintenance
• Suppression
• Prevention and Education
• Communications and Dispatching
Clarington Emergency & Fire Services operates under the permission and legislative
requirements of the Province of Ontario. The most important legislative requirement is the
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. Part of the responsibility of the fire department is
to ensure there is an ongoing assessment of its performance and needs.
Emergency Services will reference the Master Fire Plan as strategies are developed to face
the challenges of both existing and new development within Clarington. Funding for strategic
initiatives will continue to be requested through the annual budget process.
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Service Medals
Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal
The Fire Services Exemplary
Service Medal, created on
August 29, 1985, honours
members of a recognized
Canadian fire service who have a
completed 20 years of service,
ten years of which have been
served in the performance of
duties involving potential risks,
t and were employed on or after
the date of creation of the
Medal. Exemplary service is `
characterized by good conduct,
industry and efficiency. The Fire
EuR Services Exemplary Service
Medal was awarded to the following in 2008
• Volunteer Captain Scoff Yeo
• Volunteer District Chief Jeff Langley
• Captain Don Chambers
• Captain Ron Klosinski
• Captain Gary Oliver
• Captain Ted Ruiter
Ontario Fire Services Long Service Medal
First awarded in 1971, The Ontario Fire Services Long Service Medal is an expression of
appreciation and recognition of uniformed staff for 25 years of dedication and hard work
within the Ontario fire service. At 30 years of service and every 5 years thereafter, a service
bar may be requested and added to the medal's ribbon. Spouses of medal recipients receive
a companion brooch.
The dedication and commitment these firefighters have given to our Municipality is truly
appreciated.
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Acknowledgements Announcements
Clarington Emergency & Fire Service would like to acknowledge the following:
• Quarry Lake Golf Course, who open their gates for the Department to facilitate
ice/water rescue training and annual fire pump testing.
• Ontario Power Generation, for their continued support of the Junior Firefighter
Program and for the training and professional development of this department's
frontline staff.
• Firefighter Richard Day graduated from the Company Officer Program
• Captain Gary Dusseldorp graduated from the Company Officer Program
• Ryan Ball, of Bowmanville who received a
Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Action
Award. Ryan's actions provided for the
escape from Scarborough house fire in
2007. Ryan was Clarington's Fire Chief for
the Day in 2007. After receiving his award �r<
Ryan posed for a number of pictures
including one with Chief Weir and Patrick
Burke, Ontario Fire Marshal
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Clarington Emergency & Fire Service welcomes the following members of our community
into the volunteer rank and file:
• Derek McCron, Station 1
• James Douma, Station 2
• Mark Lathangue, Station 2
• Patrick Racine, Station 4
• Nigel Radley, Station 4
• Mallory Ayer, Station 4
• Christopher Grani, Station 5
• Robert Page, Station 5
• Samuel Graham, Station 5
• Pasquale Mastrangelo, Station 5
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