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SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013
TIME: 2:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
PRESENTATION
Representative of Dillon Consulting — Clarington Fire Master Plan
CONFIRMING BY -LAW
ADJOURNMENT
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 -623 -3379
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ClaringtonClarington
Fire Master PlanFire Master Plan
Council Workshop
April 30, 2013
Presented by Steve Thurlow and Suzanne Charbonneau
Dillon Consulting
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
Introduction to Dillon
Experience & Services
Introduction to Fire Master Plans
Benefits of a Fire Master Plan
Methodology
Study Scope
Municipal Responsibilities
Ontario Fire Safety and Protection Model
Performance Measures
Department Background
Next Steps
Questions & Discussion
About DillonAbout Dillon
Staff of over 700;
Canadian company operated by employee
shareholders;
17 offices across Canada, including Toronto,
Kitchener, Oakville, Chatham, Ottawa,
London and Windsor in Ontario;
67years as technical services firm;
25+ years fire services planning;
Strong commitment to quality assurance; and
Project experience across Ontario and
Canada.
Experience and ServicesExperience and Services
Proactively remain current:
OFM Public Fire Safety Guidelines
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Industry standards (e.g. NFPA, OHSA, etc.)
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Municipal best practices
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Participate in Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs
(OAFC) Annual Conference
Presentations at industry seminars:
OAFC Labour Relations Seminar
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Services in addition to Fire Master Plans:
Advice on labour relations matters
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Station location studies
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Detailed site assessments
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OMB hearing evidence / support
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Organizational reviews
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Architectural services
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Introduction to Fire Master PlansIntroduction to Fire Master Plans
Comprehensive evaluation of
Clarington Emergency and fire
Services operations, staffing and
current service delivery.
An assessment of the current
services in relation to legislated
standards and best practices.
Creation of a strategic, multi-year
plan to deliver service based on the
“needs and circumstances” of the
community.
Benefits of a Fire Master PlanBenefits of a Fire Master Plan
Provide Council and staff with a strategic template for
delivering fire & emergency services in response to
community risks and needs over the next 5 -10 years.
Ensure Municipality is addressing legislated responsibilities /
requirements.
Opportunity for public & stakeholders
to participate in developing service
level performance targets and
measures.
MethodologyMethodology
Conduct high-level review of overall emergency and
fire services department:
•Industry best practices
•Office of the Fire Marshal, Ontario (OFM) public fire safety
guidelines
•National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
Consideration of variety of options
Short term (1-5 year) & long term (5-10year)
recommendations / implementation plan
Align with municipal plans & strategies
Tailor study to meet local needs and circumstances
Study ScopeStudy Scope
Comprehensive review of:
Administration, records management, governance, legislation, etc.
Standard operating guidelines, directives & policies
Staffing and staff training requirements
Fire prevention and public education activities & programs
Fire apparatus & equipment –condition, replacement, capability, etc.
Fire station locations & conditions
Department succession planning
Communications & technology
Contract services (supplied by / entered into)
Community emergency management initiatives, activities &
capabilities
Municipal ResponsibilitiesMunicipal Responsibilities
Fire Protection and Prevention Act 1997Fire Protection and Prevention Act 1997
(FPPA) states that every municipality shall:
(a) Establish a program for public education
with respect to fire safety and certain
components of fire prevention; and
(b) Provide such other fire protection services
as it determines may be necessary in
accordance with its needs and
circumstances.
(a) Establish a Program for Public (a) Establish a Program for Public
EducationEducation
At a minimum this should include:At a minimum this should include:
Simplified Risk Assessment –to identify the
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extent of other fire protection services.
A smoke alarm program.
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Fire safety education activities distributed to
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residents/occupants.
Inspections upon complaint or when requested to
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assist with code compliance.
(b) Provide Other Fire Protection (b) Provide Other Fire Protection
ServicesServices
Services should include:Services should include:
Identifying the level of fire protection
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(suppression) services the
municipality deems necessary
based on its own “needs and
circumstances”.
Determining this through evaluating
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factors such as: fire risk, liability,
financial capabilities, resources,
and community and council
expectations.
Ontario Fire Safety & Protection Ontario Fire Safety & Protection
ModelModel
Three Lines of Defence:
1.Public Education and Prevention
i.Smoke Alarm Program, school and seniors education, risk
management, etc.
2.Fire Safety Standards and Enforcement
i.Inspections, Occupancy Inspections, Licensing Approval,
Violation Enforcement, Fire Investigations, etc.
3.Emergency Response
i.Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office Guidance Notes
ii.National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA)
iii.Ministry of Labour (Section 21 Guidance Notes)
iv.Industry Best Practices
Emergency Response Measures
First Response:First Response:
The National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standard -
1710 refers to a first response as
“Initial Arriving Company”
the
of four firefighters able to
or
commence a limited rescue fire
suppression.
Emergency Response Measures
Depth of Response:Depth of Response:
NFPA Standard 1710 refers to
the depth of response as the
“Initial Full Alarm Assignment”
responding to a structure fire in a
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typical 2000 fttwo storey single
family dwelling with no basement
and includes a minimum staffing
of 14 firefighters, plus 1
additional firefighter if an aerial
device is required.
Emergency Response Measures
Performance Measures
MeasureNFPA 1720 (Volunteer Departments)
Urban AreaMinimum Staff: 15
Response Time: 9 minutes
(>1000 people /
square mile)
Meets Objective: 90%
Suburban AreaMinimum Staff: 10
Response Time: 10 minutes
(500-1000 people /
square mile)
Meets Objective: 80%
Rural AreaMinimum Staff: 6
Response Time: 14 minutes
(<500 people /
square mile)
Meets Objective: 80%
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Emergency Response:
Performance Measures
Total Response Time:Total Response Time:
Is comprised of three primary Is comprised of three primary
components:components:
Dispatch time
“”: Time to receive
and dispatch the call.
Turnout time
“”: Time required for
firefighters to react and prepare to
respond.
Travel time
“”: Actual travel time
from the fire station to the incident.
Department Background -Stations
Station #1 (Bowmanville):
2430 Hwy 2
Station #2 (Newcastle):
247 King Avenue East
(Relocation to 3333 Highway 2)
Station #3 (Orono):
5708 Main Street
Station #4 (Courtice):
2611 Trulls Road
Station #5 (Enniskillen):
2354 Concession Road 8
Department Background -Staffing
# Volunteer
Role / Division# Full-Time Staff
Staff
Fire Chief1
Deputy Fire Chief2
Administration Assistant1
Clerk 1
125
Suppression / Operations
52
(1 District Chief, 4 Captains
(8 of which are FT Captains) and 20 suppression
volunteers perstation)
Senior Training officer1
TrainingOfficer 1
Fire Prevention Officer1
Fire Prevention Inspector
3
(1 is assigned to Public Education)
Maintenance –Departmental1
VehicleMaintenance done by Operations or
3
Third party
Total Staffing:67125
Historical Call VolumeHistorical Call Volume
Total Emergency
Year
Calls
20073,609
20083,535
20093,327
20103,277
20113,488
Next StepsNext Steps
Complete the Divisional Analysis
Community Risk Profile
Present Preliminary Findings
Finalize Response Model
Develop Draft Recommendations for
Steering Committee
Complete Draft Report and present to
Steering Committee
Present Final Report to Council for
Consideration and Approval
Questions?Questions?