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HomeMy WebLinkAboutESD-012-11 Glar�,'ip■ n REPORT Leading the Way EMERGENCY & FIRE SERVICES Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINSTRATION COMMITTEE Date: July 11, 2011 Resolution#: 41°14- 5/3-/l Report#: ESD-012-11 File #: By-law #: Subject: EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES — 2010 ANNUAL REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report ESD-012-11 be received for information. Al Al L __ CO Submitted by: Reviewed by: v « 4` IL Gordon -ir, AMCT, CMM11 Franklin Wu, Director Emergency &Fire S= ices Chief Administrative Officer GW1m CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 REPORT NO: ESD-012-11 Page 2 1.0 COMMENT 1.1 Staff has prepared the 2010 Annual Report (Attachment #1) and would like to highlight three key items, for your information: (a) The Department experienced a 1.5% reduction in total calls, this is the third year in a row of declining calls. The largest number of fires occurred in the Group C — Residential category, followed be Vehicle fires, then Miscellaneous Structures/Property Fires. (b) Our Fire and Public Education Programs continue to be very successful. Programs such as our Junior Firefighter Program, Fire Chief for the Day, TAPP C, Racing Against Drugs and numerous other programs continue to be well attended. (c) In 2010 staff delivered to the head custodians of Clarington schools from the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board and Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board training outlining their responsibilities to fire safety planning in schools and developing a basic understanding of Ontario Fire Code requirements for schools. Attachment#1: Clarington Emergency and Fire Services 2010 Annual Report Attachment#1: Clarington Emergency and Fire Services 2010 Annual Report to Report ESD-012-11 ciffineon Leading the Way , Fire cervices V. ACV .•. AJI EDE.1-SAI E E A I 0 �o - �a Smoke Detector 0 Emergency Exit 0* Normal Exit Meeting Place i OUR HOME ESCAPE PLAN Attachment#1: Clarington Emergency and Fire Services 2010 Annual Report CLARINGTON EMERGENCY & FIRE SERVICES We are DEDICATED to a FIRE SAFE COMMUNITY OUR • To ensure we deliver SERVICE EXCELLENCE through public education, prevention, training and emergency response 110111:AT1.0 ILIP&I M Every member of Clarington Emergency & Fire Services upholds the tradition of a composite department and with their skill and knowledge RESPOND WITHOUT BOUNDARY Table of • Message from Director of Emergency & Fire Services/Fire Chief 1 Organizational Structure - 2010 2 Fire Station Locations 3 Response Types 4 Response Statisitics —2010 5 Fire Loss Statisitics —2010 8 Major Fires over $50,000 —2010 9 Fire Cause Statisitics —2010 10 Fire Prevention & Public Education 11 Training & Professional Development 13 Emergency & Fire Services Budget— 2010 14 Service Medals 15 Acknowledgements /Announcements 16 Leading the Way Message • Director • Emergency Your Worship Mayor A. Foster 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, 2010. The number of incidents reported to the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office in 2010 was 3,274 a reduction of 1.5% from 2009. 2010 represents the third year in a row of declining call numbers. Fire responses in 2010 totaled 173, approximately 5.2% of the Department's total calls. Fire loss in 2010 is estimated $4,253,000 and civilian injuries in as a result of fire totaled 5. In 2010 Fire Prevention staff delivered to the head custodians of Clarington schools from the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board and Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board training outlining their responsibilities to fire safety planning in schools and developing a basic understanding of Ontario Fire Code requirements for schools. All accounts suggest this training was a success and our schools are safer from fire. The Ontario Fire Code requires every `dwelling unit' in Ontario to have working smoke alarms on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas. The term `dwelling unit' includes seasonal homes such as park model trailers, cabins and cottages as well as trailer homes and motor homes. The 2010 the Alarm for Life Program visited 554 regular and seasonal dwelling units, providing residents with 14 smoke alarms and replacing 5 batteries. Emergency and Fire Services partnered with Durham Regional Police in delivering the RIDE program in Bowmanville and Courtice through December of 2010. The purpose of this partnership was to demonstrate that all emergency services personnel are watching motorist driving habits, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. The Emergency and Fire Services team is dedicated to making Clarington a "Fire Safe Community" by providing programs such as the Alarm for Life Program, Junior Firefighter Program and delivering service that promote a safe community. In closing, I ask you the Mayor and Council of Clarington to join our team and together be proactive in delivering all aspects of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act. Thank you. Gord Weir Director of Emergency & Fire Services/Fire Chief- 0 Q- ing the way - Emergency • • EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION CHART 2010 VIRF�TORI U GNt�F Gord Weir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..ate.. .._.._.._.._.._.._..—••—••—••_.. Bill Hesson Mark Berne 1 ADMINISTRATIVE:. . . SUPPRESSION TRAINING FIRE PREVENTION J.:ASSISTANT: .:7_. _ OFF_ICER _ Jo-Ann Macdonald D.Chambers Tim Calhoun Randy Reinert R.Klosinski _ _CLERK 1 _ P.Lomax FIRE PREVENTION Trixie Wr ht G.Oliver INSPECTORS_ R.Payne Bill Reid G.Dusseldorp Jacquelyn Hill-Bower T Ruiter Vacant P.Shcherbak RESPONSIBILITIES: ._ISFA I GHLR_ Lnnergency Response SUPPRESSION "K.Croucj" Emergency Planning _ FIREFIGHTERS _ B.Pearce Fire Prevention Public Education F.Az"eda rM.Ladoviceur RYA.McCarkey B.Mercer -Fire Suppression C.Bradley iR Mccutcheon 'M.Kallo S.Snowden -Communications/Dispatch C.cooftm •P.O'Hare •T Wr R.Cawan !Stephen Richardson IA.Pudlis - t3 Comp ement .Dawson ;Stewart Riahadrson ;E Dion -1GOLUNTEFJ29-'_-' Non-Afiitatoe -' - -'.'-'- R Day Ie.Rogers ID.worrulf 5 District Chiefs Union-italicized 55 M.Dennis �P Rowan :D Glospetl 20 Captains Part-time 0 E.Donnelly 'G.Schro F.Gardner 100 Firefighters Volunteers'-tncf.Jr.-Firefighters- 125 K.Ostler IR Staples Is.Proctor Total 188 O.Ferguson ':M.Ulidr :M.cl'iver J.Hansen IR Vanderkm ID.Tyre Department Head Backup B.Speakman •D.white De u Pelenn IT Santos I �� 2 Claris n Leading the Way Fire Station • • Five fire stations are strategically located throughout the Municipality: Station 1 — 2430 Hwy 2, Bowmanville Station 2 — 247 King Avenue East, Newcastle Station 3 — 5708 Main Street, Orono Station 4— 2611Trulls Road, Courtice Station 5—2354 Concession Road 8, Enniskillen { • Station 5 - • '� r I � • .; Station 3 j psi:f ;�, r tation 4F- I tatmoi 1~ 3 � Claris n Leading the Woy Response • - Suppression staff respond to a variety of calls. The calls are reported to Council on a monthly basis, under the following Response Type headings: Fires and Explosions: Instance of destructive and uncontrolled burning involving structures, vehicles and open area fires, including explosion of combustible solids, liquids or gases which may or may not have resulted in a dollar loss. Pre Fire Conditions: Incidents with no fire that involve heat or potential pre fire conditions e.g. pot on stove, cooking — smoke or steam, lightning, fireworks. Burning (controlled): Complaint call related to outdoor controlled burning, authorized or unauthorized. Fire Department did not take suppression action. Overpressure Rupture/Explosion: An explosion or rupture as a result of pressure, no fire. False Fire Calls: Alarm activation or fire call that when investigated, is determined to be as a result of equipment failure, malicious/prank, perceived emergency, accidental activation of alarm by person CO (carbon monoxide) False Calls: A call where it is determined that the detection equipment malfunctioned or there was a perceived emergency — no CO leak Public Hazard Calls: Includes a response for spills and leaks of a hazardous product such as Natural Gas, Propane, Refrigerant, Miscellaneous/Unknown, Gasoline or Fuel, Toxic Chemical, Radio-active Material, Power Lines Down, Arcing, Bomb, Explosive Removal, Standby, CO (carbon monoxide) or Other Public Hazard. Rescue Calls: A call for a person in danger due to their proximity to the occurrence and who is unable to self evacuate and is assisted by Fire Department personnel i.e. Vehicle Accident, Building Collapse, Commercial/Industrial Accident, Home/Residential Accident, Persons Trapped in Elevator, Water Rescue, or Water/Ice Rescue. Medical/Resuscitator Call: Includes a response to a patient suffering from Asphyxia, Respiratory Condition, Convulsions, Epileptic Seizure, Diabetic Seizure, Electric Shock, Traumatic Shock, Heart Attack, Stroke, Drug Related, Alcohol Related, Cuts, Abrasions, Fracture, Burns, Fainting, Nausea and Pre-Hospital Care such as Administering Oxygen, CPR, Defibrillation, or First Aid Other Response: Assistance to other Fire Departments, call cancelled on route, non- fire incidents where an illegal grow operation or drug operation was discovered 0 qding the Way Response The following chart illustrates the 3-year trend in Call Types and Number of Unit Responses: Call Type 2010 2009 2008 Property Fires/Explosions 173 176 147 Pre Fire Conditions 50 60 .46 Burning Complaints 114 98 107 Overpressure Rupture/Explosion (no fire) 0 3 0 False Fire Calls 295 374 425 CO False Calls 203 236 259 Public Hazard Calls 131 144 130 Rescue Calls 388 382 478 Medical Calls 1,683 1,644 1,658 Other Responses 237 207 278 Total Number of Calls 3274 3,324 3,528 % Change -1.5% - 6.2% - 2.2% Number of Unit Responses 5,431 5,567 6,036 % Change -2.5% - 8.4% - 4.8% AW Pumper 1 was the busiest truck in the fleet, responding to 1,724 calls in 2010. S �' �� qdrng the Way Response The year end audit of calls reveals the following statistics: Total Firefighter Civilian Estimated Calls Injuries Injuries Rescues Fatalities Loss 2010 3274 2 5 0 0 $4,253,000 January totals 255 0 0 0 -- - -------- - ------------------- -------------------- --------------------0-------------------- ------------------$443,200 Fire 11 0 0 0 0 $443,200 Outdoor, No loss fire 1 0 0 0 Non fire calls 243 0 0 0 February totals 243 0 0 0 0 $175,500 Fire 5 0 0 0 0 $175,500 Outdoor, No loss fire 2 0 0 0 Non fire calls 236 0 0 0 March totals 261 0 0 0 0 $161,900 ---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire 6 0 0 0 0 $161,900 Outdoor, No loss fire 9 0 0 0 Non fire calls 246 0 0 0 April totals 278 1 2 0 0 $1,384,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire 11 1 2 0 0 $1,384,500 Outdoor, No loss fire 35 0 0 0 Non fire calls 232 0 0 0 May totals 271 0 0 0 0 $64,700 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------- ------------------------------------- - ------------------ Fire 8 0 0 0 0 $64,700 Outdoor, No loss fire 4 0 0 0 Non fire calls 259 0 0 0 June totals 284 0 1 0 0 $371,450 -- - - - - --------------------- ------- - -------------------- ---------- ---------- -------------------- --------------------- ------ ------- Fire 9 0 1 0 0 $371,450 Outdoor, No loss fire 3 0 0 0 Non fire calls 272 0 0 0 July totals 291 0 0 0 0 $291,100 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire 12 0 0 0 0 $291,100 Outdoor, No loss fire 9 0 0 0 Non fire calls 270 0 0 0 August totals 277 0 0 0 0 $146,300 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire 8 0 0 0 0 $146,300 Outdoor, No loss fire 7 0 0 0 Non fire calls 262 0 0 0 6 Clarin n Leading the Way Response September totals 254 0 0 0 0 $124,700 Fire 10 0 0 0 0 $124,700 Outdoor, No loss fire 2 0 0 0 Non fire calls 242 0 0 0 October totals 260 0 1 0 0 $201,200 ---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire 3 0 1 0 0 $201,200 Outdoor, No loss fire 3 0 0 0 Non fire calls 254 0 0 0 November totals 281 0 1 0 0 $376,250 ---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire 5 0 1 0 0 $376,250 Outdoor, No loss fire 4 0 0 0 Non fire calls 272 0 0 0 December totals 319 1 0 0 0 $512,200 Fire 5 1 0 0 0 $512,200 Outdoor, No loss fire 1 0 0 0 Non fire calls 313 0 0 0 The graph below illustrates the 3-year trend in Monthly Call Volume: ■2010 ❑2009 ❑2008 375 350 325 300 275 250 225 M M rn LL a o CD z o U) Clarington Leading the Way Fire Loss Statistics The number of property fires in 2010 was 173. Of the 173 fires, 90 fires recorded a dollar loss and 80 were no loss fires. The largest number of fires occurred in the Group C — Residential category, followed by Vehicle Fires then Miscellaneous Structures/Property Fires. 0 Group A -Assembly Occupancies a Group B - Institutional Occupancies ❑Group C - Residential ❑Group D - Business & Personal Services Occupancies ■Group E - Mercantile ❑Group F - Industrial Occupancies ■Miscellaneous Structures/Property ❑Vehicles The estimated dollar loss is the cost of actual damage to property and contents. This amount includes direct losses resulting from fire, explosion, smoke, water or other damages associated with firefighting operations. The estimated dollar loss in 2010 was $4,253,000 with the largest loss being in Group C — Residential Occupancies. ❑Group A-Assembly Occupancies s Group B - Institutional Occupancies ❑Group C - Residential ❑Group D - Business & Personal Services Occupancies ■Group E - Mercantile ❑Group F - Industrial Occupancies ■Miscellaneous Structures/Property ❑Vehicles �� $ Claris n Leading the Way Major Over $50,000 2010 Listed below is a summary of all major fires occurring in the Municipality of Clarington in 2010. For the purpose of this report, major fires are identified as those where fire loss exceeds $50,000. Jan 12010 Detached Dwelling 100,000 Jan 12010 Attached Dwelling (e.g. rowhouse, townhouse, etc.) 150,000 Jan 8 2010 Detached Garage 150,000 Feb 10 2010 Detached/Semi/Attached with Accessory Apartment below grade 150,000 Mar 16 2010 Detached Dwelling 120,000 Apr 19 2010 Detached Dwelling 100,000 Apr 26 2010 Detached Garage 50,000 Apr 26 2010 Barn -containing equipment or produce only 60,000 Apr 26 2010 Detached Dwelling 60,000 Apr 26 2010 Barn - housing animals 400,000 Apr 28 2010 Detached Dwelling 710,000 Jun 18 2010 Quarry 250,000 Jun 22 2010 Detached Dwelling 100,000 Jul 22 2010 Quarry 50,000 Jul 28 2010 Detached Dwelling 165,000 Aug 26 2010 Agricultural 130,000 Sep 10 2010 Detached Dwelling 100,000 Sep 19 2010 Detached Dwelling 100,000 Oct 25 2010 Detached Dwelling 200,000 Nov 15 2010 Detached Dwelling 300,000 Dec 19 2010 Detached Dwelling 300,000 Dec 24 2010 Detached Garage 105,000 Dec 29 2010 Detached Dwelling 100,000 k �� 9 Claris n Leading the Way Fire Cause Statistics — 2010 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. Determining fire cause is the foundation to reducing the loss of life and property as a result of fire. The graph below illustrates the Misuse of Ignition Source/Material Ignited caused a majority of fires in 2010. �i • Intentional • Unintentional • Design/Construction/Maintenance Deficiency • Misuse of Ignition Source/Material Ignited • Mechanical/Electrical Failure _ - w 7. A 1� Claris n Leading the Way Fire Prevention • Public Education The duties of Fire Prevention staff include inspections arising from complaints, requests, retrofits, or self-initiated inspections in accordance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and Department policies. 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 7 charges in 2010. 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. 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 90 dollar loss fires, fire cause was determined in 71 cases, 19 fires remain undetermined. Activity 2010 2009 Fire Inspections 233 473 Complaint Inspections 107 246 Fire Safety Plan Review 8 30 Fire Investigations 23 11 New Construction/Plans Review 165 234 Part 1- Smoke Alarm Tickets 2 6 Part 3— Fire Code Charges 5 3 Homes Visited Alarmed for Life 554 720 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 policies. The Department's residential smoke alarm awareness program entitled "Alarm for Life" is ongoing. Implementing effective public education programs in an effort to reduce the number of fires, lives and property affected by fire is paramount. In 2010, the 138 public education events demonstrations reached thousands Clarington residents and visitors. Family Safety Day, Orono Fair and Canada Day celebrations are typical public events staff attended. Public Education/Relations 2010 2009 Station Tours 50 35 School Visits 19 9 Fire Safety House Visits 11 10 Public Events 20 17 -Safety Lectures 10 9 Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations 9 4 Fire Truck Visits 19 4 .�, 11 � ��(�� ■r■ 11 Leading the Way Fire Prevention • Education September 25, 2010 was Family Safety Day in Clarington. This year's event will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2011 and will again feature community-minded safety organizations providing awareness to everyone on personal aay safety and emergency preparedness. Junior Firefighter Program 2010 marked the 16th anniversary of this — program. Students in the week long camp • • ,.�, learn valuable skills in firefighting, personal safety, police and emergency medical services. The program provides 200 Clarington children with a memorable t opportunity. AW Fire Chief for a Day 71_;__ The 2010 Fire Chief for a Day contestant winner was 10 year old Tenzin Shomar from Ontario Street Public School in Bowmanville. Congratulations Tenzin! 12 Clarity n Leading the Way Training and Professional Development Training and professional development of the Department's career and volunteer firefighters is the responsibility of the Training Officer. Developing personnel to the Ontario Fire Service Standards, industry best practices, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and the expectations of Council requires an extraordinary commitment. Firefighters completed the third year of a three-year"Back to Basics" training program that was intertwined with specialized skills and technical rescue abilities such as: • Agriculture Machinery • Auto Extrication Skills • Basic Rope Rescue Training From Heights At St. Mary's Cement And Veltri Building • Building Construction • Confined Space Awareness • Draegar Propane Simulator • Driver Obstacle Course • Dry Hydrant Exercise • Emergency Medical Responder Training • Fire Behaviour • Fire Control • Fire Fighting Skills • Hazardous Materials Responses • Incident Management Training • Live Fire Training• Pal Pak Hi-Rise Kit • Pumper Operations • Radio Communications • Rapid Intervention Scenarios; • Silo Fires • Sprinklers and Standpipes • Structural Collapse { • Tanker Shuttle r, ' • Water/Ice Rescue Training �• ��� 13 Clarin n bedding the Way Emergency • Fire Services Budget In 2010, Clarington Emergency & Fire Services operating budget totaled approximately $8,038,979. This graph illustrates the Department's operating budgets over the past four (4) years: 8500000 8000000 7500000 7000000 6500000 2010 2009 2008 2007 Emergency & Fire Services Emergency & Fire Services 2010 Budget Allocation 2010 Operating Budget by Division 13.6% 10.6% 0.5% o 15.9/0 1.6% 5.1% 1.5% 5.8% 86.4% 59.0•% ❑Salaries& Benfits ■Other Expenditures ❑Administration ■ Prevention ❑ Suppression ❑Training ■ Communications ❑ Mechanical ■ Part-Time Stations ❑ MEOC �� 14 � ��CLL■I■ 11 Leading the Way Service Medals Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal The Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal program, created on August 29, 1985, honours members of a recognized Canadian fire service who have completed 20 years of service, ten years of which have been served in the performance of duties involving potential risks, 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 Services Exemplary Service Medal " �► � was awarded to the following individuals in 2010: • District Chief Henry Gassman, Station 5 -` Captain Tim Burpee, Station 5 Captain Tim Calhoun _ Captain Harold Lamers, Station 3 +"' • Captain Brent Pollock, Station 3 • Firefighter Grant Bradley EIR • Firefighter Carl Coatham • Firefighter Paul Shcherbak • Firefighter Rick Vanderkooi 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 ^i recipients receive a companion brooch. The Ontario Fire Services Long Service Medal was awarded to the following in 2010: • Deputy Chief Mark Berney • Deputy Chief Bill Hesson • Captain Rob Payne • Firefighter Richard Griffin, Station 3 • Firefighter Don Wright, Station 2 The dedication and commitment these firefighters have given to our Municipality is truly appreciated. 0 Claris n Leading the Way • - • • - Announcements Clarington Emergency & Fire Services would like to acknowledge the following: • Quarry Lake Golf Course and Bill Gallaghan for providing facilities 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 front line staff. • Kobe Nurseries Inc and Ben Kobes, for providing the Municipality the opportunity to install a Dry Hydrant on their property. • Durham Regional Police and Inspector Ostler for their efforts in providing community safety and their support during emergencies. • Durham Emergency Medical Services and Chief Armstrong for their continued support during emergencies. • Volunteer Firefighters and Career Staff of Clarington Emergency and Fire Services for their enthusiasm to training and emergency response, dedication to public education and fire prevention activities and for their commitment to Community Events across Clarington. • Retired District Fire Chief Alf Alldread, who after 43 1/2 years of serving the residents of the Village of Newcastle and the Municipality of Clarington retired in 2010. -,� — ,.-_7 �,. - i - `�\16 ��[/1 ■I■ 11 Leading the Way