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FIRE CHIEF
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION
COMMITTEE MEETING - DECEMBER 17, 1984.
REPORT NO. FD 33-84.
SUBJECT: Monthly Fire Report for November, 1984.
Our File 10.12.6.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended;
THAT this report be received for information.
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BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
Monthly Fire Report on activities, activations and fire losses for Fire
Stations 1 , 2, 3 & 4 for the Town of Newcastle.
Respectfully submitted,
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J. Aldridge,
Fire Chief.
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December 11 , 1984.
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FIRE PREVEN WN AEG NS WITH YO
NOVEMBER
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1984 MONTHLY FIRE REPORT
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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)
$ 100,200.00 $ 35,000.00 $49,900.00 $8,000.00 $32,000.00 $24,500.00 $ 1 ,000.00 $ 68,500.00
41 $ 100,200.00 $ 35,000.00 $49,900.00 $8,000.00 $ 32,000.00 $24,500.00 $ 1 ,000.00 $ 68,500.00
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COLUMN l: These are total number of alarms for Fire Stations 1, 2, 3 and 4.
COLUMN 3: 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.
COLUMN 8: Miscellaneous calls - lightning strike, garbage disposal bins, outdoor area.
FIRE ALARMS CLASSIFIED BY OCCUPANCIES
CLASSIFICATIONS STATION #1 STATION #2 STATION #3 STATION #4
Dwellings 6 4 1 2
Restaurants
Schools 2 1 1 1
Warehouses
Barns/Sheds
Churches
Vehicles 3 2 1 1
Lumber Yards
Salvage Yards
Cleaning Establishments
Theatres
Commercial Buildings 1
Apartments
Hospital 1
Public Assembly Buildings 1
Grass/Rubbish 1 1 1 1
Service Stations 1
Industries
Hotels/Motels 1
Amusement Centres
Banks
Arenas
Nursing Homes 3
Museums
Mutual Aid
Miscellaneous 4
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CLASSIFICATION OF CAUSES
CHIMNEY FIRES 8
OIL FURNACES 2
COOKING EQUIPMENT/GREASE FIRES
ELECTRIC WIRING/MOTORS 3
GRASS/BUSH 1
RUBBISH 3
SMOKERS MATERIAL/MATCHES 1
OPEN FLAMES/HOT ASHES/EMBERS
SPRINKLER PRESSURE SURGE (ACCIDENTAL)
FALSE ALARMS 4
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 1
VEHICLE FIRES 5
STEAM/SMOKE/ODOURS (MISTAKEN FOR FIRE)
GASOLINE WASHDOWN 3
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
PUBLIC SERVICE 4
REPAIR GARAGE/WORK SHOPS
INCENDIARY NATURE 1
PROPANE BLOW TORCH
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
LIGHTNING STRIKE
ASSISTS TO OTHER HALLS 5
MISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL FOR MONTH: 41
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ACTUAL MAN HOURS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Hall #l, Bowmanville
Month: November
No, of Man Hours: 188 Hours
Training Hours: 100 "
Mutual Aid Meetings: --
Hall 92, Newcastle
Month: November
No, of Man Hours: 108.5 Hours
Training Hours: 55 "
Mutual Aid Meetings: 2
Hall #3, Orono
Month: November
No. of Man Hours: 50 Hours
Training Hours: 30 "
Mutual Aid Meetings: --
Hall #4, Courtice
Month: November
No. of Man Hours: 36.5 Hours
Training Hours: 21 "
Mutual Aid Meetings: --
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BURNING PERMITS DISPATCH ANSWERING SERVICE
Hall #1, Bowmanville - 13 permits Location #1 - 9 calls
Hall #2, Newcastle - 3 permits Location #2 - 9 calls
Hall #3, Orono - 2 permits Location #3 - 7 calls
NOTICE OF FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Buildings - 15
Properties - --
Schools - 3 plus 2 nursery classes.
Fire Safety Courses - 4
Hall Tours - --
SUMMARY OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS
Assembly: Schools, Churches, Clubs, Restaurants 20
Institutional : Nursing Homes, Special Care Hospital , 4
Residential : Apartments, Private Residences, Motels, 3
Hotels
Business and
Personal Services: Shops, Dry Cleaners, Offices 6
Mercantile: Department Stores, Shops, Supermarkets 7
Industrial : Garages, Factories, Spray Painting 5
Building Plans: New Construction, Alterations, Department 5
of Planning and Development
Petroleum Products: Flammable Storage Tanks, Handling Codes 3
Miscellaneous: Complaints (yards, alleys, etc. ) 5
Hydro Defects: Wiring, Electric Panels, Extension Cords 2
Departmental
Inquiries: Business concerning Fire Department 23
Solid Fuel Woodstoves, etc. 10
Burning Appliances Total for month: 93
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
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