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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD-26-84 FIRE DEPARTMENT fFMERGENCY TELEPHONE 9lli:-fifttSfifd€E�� 623 CM 132 C[-IURGH Cl. J. A.ALDRtlDGE F1(, 1 u5 FIRE CHIEF )c ( ' (A-FIGF: 623-512€3 fl J`j TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING - OCTOBER 15, 1984. REPORT NO. : FD 26-84. SUBJECT: Monthly Fire Report for September, 1984. Our File 10.12.6. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended: THAT this report be received for information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- BACKGROUND AND COMMENTS Monthly Fire Report on activities, activations and fire losses for Fire Stations 1 , 2, 3 and 4 for the Town of Newcastle. Respectfully submitted, x J. Aldridge, Fire Chief. JA/sr Encls. (6) October 9, 1984. i FIRE PREVENTION BEGMS MTH YOU ��� Cam\ V �-� SEPTEMBER 1984 MONTHLY FIRE REPORT BUILDING BUILDING CONTENT CONTENT VEHICLE VEHICLE OTHER TOTAL ALARMS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS LOSSES LOSS (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) $ 180,000 $ 100,000 $ 50,000 $ 28,000 $ 7,750 $ 7,050 $ 25 $ 28 $ 180,000 $ 100,000 $ 50,000 $ 28,000 $ 7,750 $ 7,050 $ 25 $ 135,075 COLUMN 1: These are total number of alarms for Fire Stations 1, 2, 3 and 4. COLUMN 2: Total losses of buildings where loss has been established by the insurance company. COLUMN 5: Loss has been established by the insurance company. COLUMN 7: Vehicle Loss - resident and transient traffic Highway #401 - #,2 - #35 - #115. COLDM9 8: Miscellaneous calls - lightning strike, garbage disposal bins, outdoor area. *(a) FIRE ALARMS CLASSIFIED BY OCCUPANCIES CLASSIFICATIONS STATION #1 STATION #2 STATION #3 STATION #4 Dwellings 4 2 Restaurants 1 1 Schools Warehouses Barns/Sheds 1 1 1 Churches Vehicles 2 4 1 Lumber Yards Salvage Yards Cleaning Establishments Theatres Commercial Buildings 1 Apartments 1 Hospital 1 Public Assembly Buildings Grass/Rubbish Service Stations Industries Hotels/Motels 2 Amusement Centres Banks Arenas Nursing Homes Museums Mutual Aid Miscellaneous 3 2 (2) CLASSIFICATION OF CAUSES CHIMNEY FIRES OIL FURNACES 4 COOKING EQUIPMENT/GREASE FIRES ELECTRIC WIRING/MOTORS 1 GRASS/BUSH RUBBISH SMOKERS MATERIAL/MATCHES OPEN FLAMES/HOT ASHES/EMBERS SPRINKLER PRESSURE SURGE (ACCIDENTAL) FALSE ALARMS 3 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS VEHICLE FIRES 6 STEAM/SMOKE/ODOURS (MISTAKEN FOR FIRE) 2 GASOLINE WASHDOWN FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS 1 PUBLIC SERVICE 4 REPAIR GARAGE/WORK SHOPS INCENDIARY NATURE PROPANE BLOW TORCH SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION 1 LIGHTNING STRIKE UNDETERMINED 1 ASSISTS TO OTHER HALLS 2 MISCELLANEOUS 3 TOTAL FOR MONTH: 28 (3) ACTUAL MAN HOURS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE Hall #1, Bowmanville Month: September No. of Man Hours: 237 hrs. Training Hours: 26 " Mutual Aid Meetings: 4 " Hall #2, Newcastle Month: September No. of Man Hours: 86.5 hrs. Training Hours: 18 If Mutual Aid Meetings: -- Hall #3, Orono Month: September No. of Man Hours: 66 hrs. Training Hours: 30 " Mutual Aid Meetings: -- Hall #4, Courtice Month: September No. of Man Hours: 7.5 hrs. Training Hours: 22 " Mutual Aid Meetings: -- I (4) BURNING PERMITS DISPATCH ANSWERING SERVICE Hall #l, Bowmanville - 3 permits Location #1 - 8 calls Hall #2, Newcastle - 2 permits Location #2 - 10 calls Hall #3, Orono - -- permits Location #3 - 6 calls NOTICE OF FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS Buildings - 10 Properties - Schools - 1 Fire Safety Courses - 1 Hall Tours - SUMMARY OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS Assembly: Schools, Churches, Clubs, Restaurants 16 Institutional : Nursing Homes, Special Care Hospital , 5 Residential : Apartments, Private Residences, Motels, 5 Hotels Business and Personal Services: Shops, Dry Cleaners, Offices 6 Mercantile: Department Stores, Shops, Supermarkets 6 Industrial : Garages, Factories, Spray Painting 14 Building Plans: New Construction, Alterations, Department 6 of Planning and Development Petroleum Products: Flammable Storage Tanks, Handling Codes 1 Miscellaneous: Complaints (yards, alleys, etc, ) 2 Hydro Defects: Wiring, Electric Panels, Extension Cords 1 Departmental Inquiries: Business concerning Fire Department 24 Total for month: 86 (5) I PERSONNEL Staff of 4 permanent personnel are responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Fire Department vehicles, operations equipment and communication system for all four stations as well as caretaking and maintenance of Fire Station #1 , Bowmanville. One part-time Fire Prevention Officer is responsible for fire prevention and fire safety throughout the Town of Newcastle. THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES ARE DEALT WITH RELEVANT TO PLAN APPROVALS: Planning and Development Department (Town of Newcastle) Department of Public Works Durham Regional Water Department Ontario Liquor Licence Board Ministry of Community and Social Services (6)