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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD-7-86 TOWN OF i. ' CASTLE REPORT File # , / � Res. By-Law # METING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION DATE: MARCH 3, 1986 REPORT #: FD-7-86 FILE #: 10. 12.6 SUBJECT: Annual Fire Report for 1985. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended: 1 . ) THAT this report be received for information. BACKGROUND AND COMMENTS Annual Fire Report on activities and fire losses for 1985 for the Town of Newcastle. Respectfully submitted, i Aldridge, Fire Chief. JA/sr February 24, 1986. k -EWCAS . TLE ® OWN . OFN j FIRE DEPARTM ENT - A,3. POR ANNUAL.. RE- . i K, - -, I INDEX CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ORGANIZATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FULL TIME STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 LIST OF PART-TIME FIREFIGHTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FIRE LOSS STATISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ALARM BREAKDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 VEHICLE INVENTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 i FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SUMMARY OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 20 HOME INSPECTION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 TRAINING REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 STATION REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 MECHANICAL DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 1985 ANNUAL REPORT I HIS WORSHIP MAYOR JOHN WINTERS - and - I MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: Ladies and Gentlemen: The 1985 Annual Report of the Town of Newcastle Fire Department is submitted for your review and information. This Fire Department responded to 607 calls during the year, an increase of 116 calls over the previous year. This increase is partially due to non-malicious false alarms, residents becoming more fire conscious and increased development throughout the Municipality. It is with regret that we report one fire fatality for 1985. The estimated total fire loss for the year was $528,902, which is an increase of $2,372 over the estimated loss for 1984. The total vehicle loss for 1985 was $175,950. Transient loss, fire to road vehicles due to the concentration of major highways in this Municipality, accounted for a large portion of the overall fire loss increase. The increase in vehicle loss for 1985 was $74,340 over the 1984 vehicle loss. The actual building and content loss for 1985 was $287, 150, which is a decrease of $131 ,925 from the 1984 building and content loss of $419,075. I would suggest that the reduced building and content fire loss is attributed directly to the Department' s increased Fire Inspection Program, the enforcement of the Ontario Fire Code Regulations and the pub,lic' s attitude toward fire safety. Residents, businesses, industries and school boards continue to make requests for Fire Inspections, Fire Safety Courses, pamphlets and literature pertaining to Fire Safety matters, which are complied with and scheduled throughout the year. During 1985, Council approval was received to purchase a new Pumper from Superior Emergency Equipment Limited. Specifications for the vehicle and equipment were drafted by this Department and the vehicle was delivered in October. The new Pumper has already proven to be an extremely functional unit and of exceptional workmanship and quality. Through a Fire Study recommendation, Council approved the hiring of ten additional part-time Firefighters, which has increased the Fire Department part-time membership to 80 personnel . Continued. . . . . - 1 - Cont Id. To improve the Firefighters' knowledge of equipment, procedures and practises, a training manual was prepared and one given to each member. The training manual will assist our Firefighters to more effectively serve the citizens of Newcastle by fulfilling their role of preservation of life and property. This Department continues to investigate the cause of all fires, both to discourage arson as well as to determine the actual number of fires relating to any specific cause, so that we can implement the most appropriate prevention programs. I would express my thanks for the co-operation and assistance received throughout the year from the Town's municipal staff, Durham Regional and Ontario Provincial Police, Region of Durham staff, Provincial Ministries and Boards, the news media and many other organizations j and individuals who have assisted the Department and to each member of our staff for the dedicated support, assistance and co-operation, which is so essential in providing this emergency service. At this time, I would like to extend my congratulations to the follow- ing Fire Department members who received Long Service Medals from the Office of the Fire Marshal : William Lyle - Station #1 - 25 years Claude Miller - Station #2 - 25 " Cecil Miller - Station #2 - 25 " Frank Hoar - Station #2 - 35 " Ross Mercer - Station #3 - 25 " Harv. Partner - Station #3 - 25 Jack Mercer - Station #3 - 25 " The Department is grateful to the Mayor and Council for their leader- ship and support. We wish recently retired Councillor Edward Woodyard, Fire Department Liaison representative, a healthy and enjoyable , retirement and look forward to working with Councillor Hal . McKnight, the appointed Fire Department Chairperson. J. Aldridge, Fire Chief. I i i i - 2 - 1985 NEWCASTLE' FIRE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION CHART TOWN COUNCIL GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION CTTE. ADMINISTRATOR FIRE DEPARTMENT + _ CHAIRPERSON --------_----- FIRE CHIEF w PLATOON CHIEF Fire Dept. Secretary DIVISION OF DIVISION OF DIVISION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION, DIVISION OF DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION FIRE PREVENTION RESCUE, SALVAGE & COMMUNICATION APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT TRAINING FIRE STATION #11 FIRE STATI L FIRE STATION #3 FIRE STATION #4 DISTRICT FIRE CHIEFS - ' DEPUTY DISTRICT CHIEFS - 2 2 - FULL TIME 4 - CAPTAINS 4 - CAPTAINS 4 - CAPTAINS 5 - CAPTAINS 14 - FIREFIGHTERS 14 - FIREFIGHTERS 13 - FIREFIGHTERS 17 - FIREFIGHTERS i NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS STATION #1 - 132 CHURCH ST. , BOWMANVILLE PERSONNEL FIRE CHIEF J. A. ALDRIDGE PLATOON CHIEF D. G. Corden FULL TIME FIREFIGHTERS G. Brown W. Lyle PART-TIME FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER H. Davey CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY Mrs. S. Roman At the end of 1985 the full time staff complement included the Fire Chief, Platoon Chief, Confidential Secretary and two Fire- fighters. The Department also has a part-time complement of 80 Firefighters and one Fire Prevention Officer. ANSWERING SERVICE PERSONNEL Mrs. Grace Player Mrs. Judy Davey Mrs. Greta Luxton - 4 - FIRE STATION #1 - Headquarters, 132 Church Street, Bowmanville PART-TIME FIREFIGHTERS CAPTAIN - John Carter CAPTAIN - Howard Davey CAPTAIN - Lloyd Forsey CAPTAIN - Graydon Brown CAPTAIN - William Lyle Firefighter - George Moore Firefighter - Steve Davey Firefighter - Doug Seeley Firefighter - Pat Mothersill Firefighter - David Boyd Firefighter - Mark Berney Firefighter - Robert Payne Firefighter - Ron Shackelton Firefighter - Donald Forsey Firefighter - Gordon Weir Firefighter - Mike Murphy Firefighter - Bruce Smith Firefighter - Bruce Munday Firefighter - Ron Carter Firefighter - Irwin Colwell Firefighter - Brian Smith Firefighter - Rick Patterson Resignations i Firefighter - Bruce Goudey (May 1 , 1985) Firefighter - Doug Taylor (Terminated Oct. 10/85) - 5 - I FIRE STATION #2 - 247 King Street East, Newcastle. PART-TIME FIREFIGHTERS DISTRICT FIRE CHIEF - Samuel Brereton DISTRICT DEPUTY CHIEF - Alfred Alldread CAPTAIN - Peter DeJong CAPTAIN - Claude Miller CAPTAIN - Donald Holmes CAPTAIN - Ronald Potter Firefighter - Donald Oke Firefighter - Jamie Wright Firefighter - Jeff Alldread Firefighter - Cecil Miller Firefighter - Robert Wood Firefighter - Douglas McCurdy Firefighter - Jeffery Langley Firefighter - Gregory Martin Firefighter - Frank Hoar Firefighter - Roger Peel Firefighter - Chris Cooper Firefighter - Bill Hesson Firefighter - Jon Hole Resignations Firefighter - Gerald Huber (July 9, 1985 - 6 - i FIRE STATION #3 - Main Street North, Orono. PART-TIME FIREFIGHTERS DISTRICT FIRE CHIEF - Terry Hardy DEPUTY DISTRICT CHIEF - Jack Mercer CAPTAIN - Mel Hartwig CAPTAIN - Dave Forrester CAPTAIN - Donald McLaren i Firefighter - Robert Jackson Firefighter - David MacGillivary Firefighter - John Gray Firefighter - Jim Partner Firefighter - Harold Lamers Firefighter - Larry Jackson Firefighter - John Clapdorp Firefighter - Norm Tillson Firefighter - Ron White Firefighter - Allan Luke Firefighter - Dennis Abramoff Firefighter - Steve Welch Firefighter - Bill Thomas Firefighter - Stephen Bull Firefighter - Richard Griffin Resignations Captain - Harvey Partner (May 22, 1985) Captain - Francis Tennant (Sept. 1 , 1985). Firefighter - Romke Talsma (Apr. 30, 1'985) Retirement Captain - Gerald Duvall (Sept. 30, 1985) I _ 7 _ FIRE STATION #4 - Trulls Road North, Courtice. PART-TIME FIREFIGHTERS DISTRICT FIRE CHIEF - Patrick Drumm CAPTAIN - Marion Hockney _ CAPTAIN - Robert Marsh CAPTAIN - John Pittens Firefighter - Randy Cole Firefighter - Robert Hockney Firefighter - Wayne Chapple Firefighter - Maurice Wicks Firefighter - Wilson Reid Firefighter - Doug Richardson Firefighter - Mike Kadykalo Firefighter - Gabriel Merkac Firefighter - Stanley Watt Firefighter - Trent Elyea Firefighter - Robert Wilson Firefighter - Keith Richardson Firefighter - Lloyd Masters Resignations Captain - Jim McIntyre (June 24, 1985) Firefighter - Bev Heath (Mar. 1 , 1985) Firefighter - Tom Simpson (May 1 , 1985) Firefighter - Ed. Barraball (Oct. 10, 1985) - 8 - i i FIRE LOSS STATISTICS YEAR ENDING 1985 YEAR ENDING 1984 NUMBER OF ALARMS 607 491 BUILDING VALUE $2,011 ,500 $3,581 ,700 BUILDING LOSS $ 202,450 $ 296,275 CONTENT VALUE $ 1 ,040,900 $ 2, 146,800 CONTENT LOSS $ 84,700 $ 122,775 VEHICLE VALUE $ 471 ,900 $ 214,475 VEHICLE LOSS $ 175,950 $ 101 ,610 OTHER LOSSES $ 65,802 $ 5,870 PER CAPITA LOSS $ 16.17 $ 16.58 POPULATION 32,712 31 ,755 BURNING PERMITS ISSUED BOWMANVILLE - 264 NEWCASTLE - 30 - 9 - FIRE LOSS STATISTICS TOTAL FIRE LOSS 1980 - 1985 $ 1 ,400,000 $ 1 ,200,000 $ 1 ,000,000 $ 900,000 $ 800,000 $ 700,000 $ 600,000 $ 500,000 $ 400,000 i $ 300,000 $ 200,000 00 00 00 M co co d' io Ol 6l Ql 10 - FIRE LOSS STATISTICS 1985 MONTHLY FIRE LOSS RECORDS BUILDING AND BUILDING AND VEHICLE OTHER TOTAL MONTH ALARMS CONTENT VALUE CONTENT LOSS LOSS LOSS LOSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 JANUARY 31 $ 110,500 $17,750 $ 6,900 $ $ .-24,650 FEBRUARY 53 1,935,200 52,650 500 53,150 MARCH 90 314,600 69,725 42,000 40,000 151 ,725 APRIL 81 79,800 6,125 11,200 1 ,352 18,677 MAY 49 -- -- 44,425 1,450 45,875 JUNE 37 86,000 37,500 8,125 45,625 JULY 56 -- -- 2,400 2,400 AUGUST 57 11 ,600 11 ,600 5,200 23,000 39,800. SEPTEMBER 40 130,000 200 5,000 5,200 OCTOBER 37 144,200 28,600 700 29,300 NOVEMBER 43 197,500 50,000 7,200 57,200 DECEMBER 33 43,000 13,000 42,300 55,300 TOTALS 607 $4,052,400 $287,150 $175,950 $65,802 $528,902 Column #3: These are estimated values on buildings and contents where fires occur. Column #4: These are estimated losses of buildings and contents where fires occur. Column #5: Total loss of vehicles on public highways and areas in the Town of Newcastle. Column #6: These are estimated unclassifiable losses. FIRE LOSS STATISTICS MAJOR FIRES DURING 1985 THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS MAJOR FIRE LOSS DURING 1985: February 27 Dwelling (vacant) Lot 22, Conc. 1 , Darl. $30,200 February 22 Two storey barn Lot 32, Conc. 8, Clarke 7,000 March 14 Darl . Gen. Station B.F.C. , Darlington 40,000 March 18 General store Kendal 40,000 March 29 Dwelling Lot 12, Conc. 1 , Darl . 29,000 March 23 Tractor trailer Highway 401 40,000 May 23 Industrial vehicle R. R. #1 , Newtonville 35,000 June 23 Dwelling 24 O' Dell , Bowmanville 14,000 June 30 Barn Courtice Road South 17,000 August 22 Transport Highway 401 23,000 August 22 Barn Orono 10,000 October 5 Dwelling 104 Scugog, Bowmanville 17,000 November 18 Dwelling 187 King E. , Newcastle 20,000 November 10 Dwelling Lot 16, Conc. 6, Darl. 30,000 December 18 Dwelling R. R. #1 , Bowmanville 13,000 12 - i i NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE STATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATION #1 , BOWMANVILLE 373 STATION #2, NEWCASTLE 95 STATION #3, ORONO 63 STATION #4, COURTICE 76 TOTAL CALLS 607 The following is a breakdown of the methods used to transmit fire alarms to the Fire Department. BREAKDOWN METHOD USED TELEPHONE 500 ALARM PANEL 84 RADIO 2 VERBAL 3 POLICE 18 AMBULANCE AVERAGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES PER STATION STATION #1 , BOWMANVILLE 7 minutes STATION #2, NEWCATLE 9 STATION #3, ORONO 9 STATION #4, COURTICE 10 - 13 - I i BREAKDOWN OF ALARMS FOR YEAR The Fire Department responded to a total of 607 alarms from all occu- pancies during 1985. DWELLINGS 150 RESTAURANTS 2 SCHOOLS 10 DAY CARE CENTRES 1 WAREHOUSES 2 BARNS/SHEDS 27 CHURCHES VEHICLES 107 LUMBER YARDS SALVAGE YARDS SCHOOL YARDS CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS THEATRES COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 25 APARTMENTS 22 HOSPITALS 9 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY BLDG. 6 GRASS/RUBBISH 128 SERVICE STATIONS 3 INDUSTRIES 54 HOTELS/MOTELS 3 AMUSEMENT CENTRES BANKS 2 ARENAS 2 NURSING HOMES 18 MUSEUMS MISCELLANEOUS 32 HYDRO LINES DOWN/ARCING • 4 TOTAL FOR YEAR 14 607 CLASSIFICATION OF CAUSES CHIMNEY FIRES 46 INSTALLATION DEFICIENCIES 2 FURNACES 2 COOKING EQUIP./GREASE FIRES 10 ELECTRIC WIRING/MOTORS 19 HYDRO LINES DOWN/ARCING 4 GRASS/BUSH 74 RUBBISH 45 SMOKERS MATERIAL/MATCHES 7 OPEN FLAMES/HOT ASHES/EMBERS 9 SPRINKLER PRESSURE SURGE (ACCIDENTAL) 3 FALSE ALARMS 112 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 30 VEHICLE FIRES 50 STEAM/SMOKE/ODOURS (MISTAKEN FOR FIRE) 28 GASOLINE WASHDOWN 9 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS 2 PUBLIC SERVICE 60 RESCUE 2 REPAIR GARAGE/WORK SHOPS 1 INCENDIARY NATURE 4 PROPANE BLOW TORCH 1 SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION 3 LIGHTNING STRIKE 5 i ASSISTS TO OTHER HAILS 55 MISCELLANEOUS 23 UNDETERMINED 1 TOTAL FOR THE YEAR 607 15 - NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE INVENTORY 1950 Bickle Seagrave Pumper G.M.C. Chassis - 500 G.P.M. - 450 gallon water tank (Unit 7). 1959 King Seagrave Pumper Ford Chassis - 625 G.P.M. - 500 gallon water tank 3 stage pump (Unit 2). 1965 King Seagrave Pumper G.M.C. Chassis - 625 G.P.M. - 500 gallon water tank (Unit 5). 1971 King Seagrave Pumper - Ford Chassis - 840 G.P.M. - 600 gallon water tank 2 stage pump (Unit 3). 1974 Tanker - Ford Chassis - 250 G.P.M. - 1500 gallon water tank P.T.O. pump (Unit 4). 1977 Tanker - G.M.C. Chassis - 250 G.P.M. - 1500 gallon water tank P.T.O. pump (Unit 9). 1979 Pontiac Station Wagon - (Unit 1 ). 1979 Pierreville Pumper - G.M.C. Chassis - 840 G.P.M. - 600 gallon water tank 2 stage waterous pump (Unit 10). 1980 Ford 4 x 4 Pickup Truck - (Unit 11 ). 1981 Pierreville Combination Aerial Pumper International Chassis - 840 G.P.M. - 450 gallon water tank - 75 ft. water tower & aerial ladder (Unit 12) . Continued. . . - 16 - I NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE INVENTORY Cont'd. . . 1981 Gruman Olson Van - G.M.C. Chassis. (Unit 8). 1983 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon. (Unit 14). 1984 Tanker G.M.C. Chassis - 250 G.P.M. - 1500 gallon water tank P.T.O. pump (Unit 15). 1986 Superior Pumper International Chassis - 1050 G.P.M. - 500 gallon water tank - triple combination (Unit 6) . i - 17 - i NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM In reviewing our goals and objectives for the year 1985 it is my opinion that we have been successful in several of our endeavours. Fire Prevention is very much like the weather, we .do not have full control of it. The people we deal with most often feel "it will never happen to me", however, how wrong they may be. Though a slight decrease in the number of inspections is indicated, our overall operation was far more intensive, involving numerous lec- tures, demonstrations and responses to requests and complaints, The Department will continue to accommodate the increased demand for educational Fire Safety Programs from various community groups. Inspections have been completed on mercantile buildings, apartments, schools, day nurseries, nursing homes, homes for the aged, industrial buildings, hospital , places of public assembly, churches, motels and all municipally owned buildings. In this second year of the Inspection Program, it is quite noticeable the decrease in fire code violations found. Business and industry have been extremely co-operative in dealing with the Department' s recommendations. Once they have received instructions as to mainten- ance and servicing of fire safety systems and equipment, it now becomes part of the annual duties to be carried out. A continuing program of lectures, films and demonstrations were given to the following groups: Fifth Wheel Truck Stop employees Vincent Massey School Clarke High School students (2 sessions) Kirby School Plains Shell Station employees Newtonville School Central Lake Ontario Conservation Lockhart School Authority (all summer employees) Lord Elgin School Bowmanville Sr. Public School Strathaven Nursing Home South Haven Nursing Home staff staff Girl Guide fire safety courses were held throughout the year for a number of Girl Guide groups with certificates issued to all who participated. Fire Safety babysitting courses were also conducted throughout the year in conjunction with Clarke High School and Trinity United Church. Continued. . . . . . I 18 - i Fire Prevention Program, Cont'd. In addition, the following Departments and Agencies were dealt with relevant to plan approvals and regulation enforcement: Department of Planning & Development Department of Public Works (Newcastle) Department of Public Works (Durham Region) Ontario Hydro, Inspection Branch Ontario Liquor Licence Board Ontario Ministry of Community & Social Services Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General Ontario Ministry of Commercial and Consumer Relations (Technical Standards-Energy Branch) Northumberland-Newcastle Board of Education Durham Regional Police Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Canadian Standards Association Our efforts in Fire Prevention would have been much less effective, without the extended assistance of the news media. We acknowledge a debt of gratitude. Inspection requests for solid fuel burning appliances continued throughout the year totalling approximately 83 inspections, a slight increase from last year. H. Davey, Fire Prevention Officer. 19 - SUMMARY OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS ASSEMBLY: Schools, Churches, Clubs, Restaurants, 263 Arenas INSTITUTIONAL: Nursing Homes, Special Care Hospitals 47 RESIDENTIAL: Apartments, Motels, Hotels, Private 1 ,430 Residences (including Home Inspection Program) . BUSINESS AND PERSONAL SER- VICE: Shops, Dry Cleaners, Offices 154 MERCANTILE: Department Stores, Shops, Supermarkets 98 INDUSTRIAL: Garages, Factories, Spray Painting 112 BUILDING PLANS: New Construction, Alterations, Depart- 124 ment of Planning and Development PETROLEUM 26 PRODUCTS: Flammable Storage Tanks, Handling Codes MISCELLANEOUS: Complaints (yards, alleys, etc. ) 60 HYDRO DEFECTS: Wiring, Electric Panels, Extension Cords 17 DEPARTMENTAL INQUIRIES: Regarding Fire Department 484 SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLI- ANCES: Woodstoves, etc. inspections 83 TOTAL FOR YEAR 2,898 INCENDIARY NATURE FIRES: 2 PENDING: 1 CHARGES LAID 1 CONVICTIONS: -- FATALITY BY FIRE: 1 i - 20 - l NEWCASTLE' FIRE DEPARTMENT HOME INSPECTION PROGRAM The residential Home Inspection Program started in 1984 and continued again in 1985 using in-service crews of part-time firefighters. Approximately 1 ,277 houses were inspected and the program was well received by home owners. The main concern experienced with the program was with manpower and the part-time firefighters being able to find the time that is required to devote to this program. Because of the vast area of this Munici- pality, a program of this nature is extremely time consuming and our members are finding that they just do not have the time available, that is required. I am hoping that we will be able to continue with this Home Inspection Program, even if it is on a reduced basis in 1986. The inspections give the residents an opportunity to talk with fire- fighters in other than emergency situations and to discuss topics such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, escape plans and general fire safety matters. - 21 - NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 7th - 12th Once again we are pleased to report on the activities of Fire Preven- tion Week. Prior to Fire Prevention Week, all schools in the Municipality had par- ticipated in fire drills conducted by the Fire Department. Evacuation times and areas of concern were noted with written reports sent to school principals and school boards noting areas of concern and methods for improvement. Demonstrations and displays of equipment and vehicles were held daily at Fire Station #1 and on Saturday at the other three stations. McDonalds Restaurants of Canada participated in a fire safety program in conjunction with Fire Departments and Fire Prevention Week promoting "Plan to Get Out Alive". The program was designed to encourage fam- ilies and individuals to develop and practise an in-home family fire escape program. All support material for this program was supplied by McDonalds at no cost to the local Fire Department. Fire Prevention Week was capped off with the draw for fire extinguish- ers, smoke detectors, a safety lantern and other prizes, donated by area merchants and the announcement of "Fire Chief for a Day" winner Derek Kaufman. i i - 22 - NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING DIVISION Fire Chief J. A. Aldridge THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TRAINING No person can be expected to be knowledgeable about a subject without training, and the degree of a person's knowledge is direct- ly related to the quality, frequency and thoroughness of his exposure to a subject, combined with his desire to learn. It is only through a continuous, well planned training program that fire- fighting personnel at all levels can achieve the academic knowledge and practical proficiency essential for the accomplishment of a wide variety of activities encompassed by the Fire Protection Field. Training in this department is organized as a combination of on the job training, special courses, scheduled training drills and evolution and participation in workshops and courses presented by the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Ontario Fire College. This report covers the activities of the Training Division under the direction of the Platoon Chief. i - 23 - NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING DIVISION REPORT In the past year, with the number of fire calls increasing, but struc- tural fire loss being down, we have to attribute this to our increase in fire prevention awareness programs and the improved techniques of firefighting used when a fire emergency occurs. With the distribution of Fire Department Training Manuals to each member, the on going training program that has been carried out at each fire station will now be taken into the firefighter's home. By reading the Training Manual at the firefighter' s leisure, he will be aware of the theory involved behind firefighting and rescue work. When a fire or rescue emergency occurs, the firefighter will know the theory and apply it to the practical training he has received at the fire station. Five regular training sessions are held monthly. Each of the four stations has one training session, plus an additional session is held at Station 1 to accommodate the shift workers, unable to attend their station for training. JANUARY - Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4 - indoor exercise - self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) . A prac- tical exercise was conducted on uses, care, main- tenance and wearing of SCBA. Also a slide film was shown on ropes, knots and hitches, followed with a practical exercise. FEBRUARY - Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4 - outdoor exercise - types of ladders used in the fire service, practical exercise on parts and types of ladder raises used. A slide film was shown on the types of ladders and climbing tech- niques used, with a discussion following., MARCH - Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4 - indoor exercise. A slide film was shown on fire hose, techniques of unloading and advancing hose lines, fol- lowed by a discussion and practical exercise. Also a film entitled "Firefighters and Elec- tricity" was shown pointing out the dangers involved with the presence of electricity in firefighting. APRIL - Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4 - outdoor exercise. Practical exercise on operation and use of auto extrication equipment, using training vehicles. Practical exercise on extinguishment of vehicles fires using training vehicles. I Continued. . - 24 - I I i Training Report, Cont'd. MAY - Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4 - outdoor exercise. The proper use of ladders, ladder raises, ladder carries, maintenance and care for ladders, proper placement and positioning of ladders. JUNE - Station 1 . Outdoor exercise. Practical exercises including auto extrication, oil pit fires, portable pump operations and master stream devices. Stations 2 & 3 - outdoor exercise. Practical exercise including portable pump operations, tanker refilling pro- cedures and master stream devices. Station 4 - outdoor exercise. Practical exercise on hydrant hookup, hose lays and master stream devices. JULY - Station 1 . Outdoor exercise. Practical exercises including auto extrication, foam application and aerial operations. Stations 2, 3 & 4. Indoor exercise. Introduction of the smoke generating machine using SCBA in a simulated fire situation. AUGUST - Station 1 . Outdoor exercise. Practical exercises including the use of ground and aerial ladders in rescue operations, and operation of the sked stretcher. Stations 2, 3 & 4 - Indoor exercise. Practical exercises including proper care and maintence of SCBA and opera- tion of the sked stretcher. SEPTEMBER - Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4. Outdoor exercise. Practical exercise using auto extrica- tion equipment, hand tools and the heavy hydraulic tool (hurst tool ) on training vehicles. Indoor exercise using the smoke generating machine to simulate a fire situation and use of SCBA in that situation. OCTOBER - Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4. Indoor exercise. Introduction of hazardous materials guide and its uses and the types of placards and labels found on vehicles transporting hazardous goods. NOVEMBER - Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4. Indoor exercise. Practical exercise including the tying of knots and hitches for rescue work - 25 - i Training Report, Cont'd. NOVEMBER - Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4. Indoor exercise. Practical exercise including the tying of knots and hitches for rescue work, the raising and lowering of equipment to different levels and the proper pro- cedure for donning the SCBA. DECEMBER - Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4. Indoor exercise. The new Fire Department Training Manual was introduced and a section on fire suppression systems was reviewed. Outdoor exercise. Types of ladders, proper ladder positions, ladder raises and the technique of climbing ladders. Also, safety procedures were discussed for the different uses of ladders. Throughout the year members took part in additional training sessions, familiarization tours, as well as certificate courses in C.P.R. and First Aid. In January, members from Station 1 took part in a familiarization tour , of the Town of Bowmanville to view the different standpipe and sprinkler connection locations for business, industry, residential and nursing home locations. Also, during this month members from all four stations took part in a C.P.R. training program and recertification program. In February, members of the department attended a presentation at Station 3, Orono, given by Ontario Hydro on the transportation of radio active goods. Industrial tours of Dennison Manufacturing and Delta Faucet were also conducted during the month. In March, familiarization tours of Strathaven and Marnwood House nursing homes were conducted. Also, a St. John's Ambulance first aid course was run with eight members receiving certificates. In May a recruit firefighter training program was started to give the new firefighters training in the basic techniques of firefighting and rescue procedures. In June, members took part in the annual Home Inspection Program. Two members attended at the Brampton Fire Department for a demonstration on the use of foam in firefighting. In July, vehicles and equipment were on display and pamphlets given out on Fire Prevention in the Home at the Annual Sidewalk Sale in Bowman- ville. In October, three members attended a seminar on arson hosted by the Toronto Fire Department at the Toronto Fire Academy. Six members from the department attended a one week regional fire training school hosted by the Oshawa Fire Department in conjunction with the Office of the Fire Marshal . In November, the Fire Prevention Officer attended a weekend fire preven- tion course at the Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst. - 26 - i Training Report, Cont'd. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those members who took part in courses, demonstrations, tours and training exercises that were conducted over the past year. D. G. Corden, Platoon Chief. - 27 - NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED St. John's Ambulance First Aid Course - March 30th and April 13th. Attended By: Irwin Colwell - Station #1 Stephen Davey - Rick Patterson - " Bruce Smith - Doug McCurdy - Station #2 Allan Luke - Station #3 Marion Hockney - Station #4 Bob Wilson - Station #4 All members attending this course received certificates. Emergency Planning Workshop - September 30th & October 1st. Hosted By: - Ontario Hydro Attended By: - J. Aldridge, Fire Chief. Arson Seminar - October 1 , 1985. Hosted By: - Toronto Fire Academy. Attended By: - Sam Brereton, District Chief Station #2. - Graydon Brown, Station #1 - Howard Davey, " Regional Fire Training School - October 7th - 11th. Hosted By: - Oshawa Fire Department. Conducted By: - Ontario Fire College. Attended By: Don Forsey - Station #1 Gord Weir - " Doug McCurdy - Station #2 Terry Hardy - Station #3, District Chief. Allan Luke - Station #3' Pat Drumm - Station #4, District Chief. All members attending this course received graduation certificates. Fire Prevention Course - November 22, 23 & 24th. Hosted By: - Ontario Fire College Attended By: - Howard Davey, Fire Prev. Officer - 28 - NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS In 1985 the following repairs and improvements were completed: Station #1 - interior painting of the office, kitchen and meeting room area. further repairs to the ramp heating cables. Station #2 - blocking up of five large windows to improve energy conservation. repairs to metal roof flashing. Station #3 - planting of cedar hedge on property line as per land owner's request. - paving of rear parking lot. - installation of venetian blinds in office and meeting room. Station #4 - install ceiling fans in the apparatus bay area to improve air circulation. - paint interior walls of apparatus bay. Old reservoirs that were located in the Village of Newcastle were sealed up in the interest of public safety. I i i - 29 - i i it NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT MECHANICAL DIVISION The mechanical division (Firefighter Graydon Brown) is responsible for the servicing and maintenance of all powered and unpowered vehicles and equipment, owned by the department, and the maintenance of a complete and comprehensive history of each piece of equipment. Major mechanical work is performed in conjunction and with the assistance of the Public Works Department's mechanical division. As in the past, all vehicles and apparatus are serviced on a three month rotation basis, with engine tune ups and wheel brakes inspected yearly. Vehicles receive mechanical certification every three years. In 1985 there were no major mechanical apparatus breakdowns. - 30 -