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FIRE DEPARTMENT
HEADQUARTERS
132 CHURCH ST.
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J.E.HAYMAN,FIRE CHIEF �� ��� �� L1C 1T5
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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT TO GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 1983
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REPORT NO. : FD-1-83"
SUBJECT: Monthly fire report for December 1982
Our File: 20.15.7
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.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Fire Chief.
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FIRE.PREVENTION BEGINS ITH YOU
1982 MONTHLY FIRE REPORT
"DECEMBER"
BUILDING BUILDING CONTENT CONTENT VEHICLE VEHICLE OTHER TOTAL
ALARMS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS LOSSES LOSS
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42 $ 323,000. $ 63,200. $ 93,500. $ 40,450. $ 7,000. $ 6,000. $ - $ 109,650.
42 $ 323,000. $ 63,200. $ 93,500. $ 40,450. $ 7,000. $ 6,000. $ - $ 109,650.
COLUMN l: These are total number of alarms for Fire Stations 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Hall #1 is from December 1 - 31, 1982.
Halls 2, 3, and 4 are from Nov. 25 - Dec. 22/82).
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.
COLUMN 8: Miscellaneous calls - lightning strike, garbage disposal bins, outdoor area.
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FIRE ALARMS CLASSIFIED BY OCCUPANCIES IV
CLASSIFICATIONS STATION #1 STATION #2 STATION 93 STATION #4
Dwellings 9 3 5
Restaurants
Schools
Warehouses
Barns/Sheds 2 1
Churches
Vehicles 7 2
Lumber Yards
Salvage Yards
Cleaning Establishments
Theatres
Commercial Buildings
Apartments
Hospital
Public Assembly Buildings
Grass/Rubbish 4
Service Stations
Industries 1 1
Hotels/Motels
Amusement Centres
Banks
Arenas
Nursing Homes
Museums
Mutual Aid 2 1 1
Miscellaneous 2 1
25 8 8 1
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CLASSIFICATION OF CAUSES
CHIMNEY FIRES 6
OIL FURNACES 2
COOKING EQUIPMENT/GREASE FIRES -
ELECTRIC WIRING/MOTORS 6
GRASS/BUSH -
RUBBISH 4
SMOKERS MATERIAL/MATCHES 3
OPEN FLAMES/HOT ASHES/EMBERS -
SPRINKLER PRESSURE SURGE (ACCIDENTAL) 2
FALSE ALARMS -
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 4
VEHICLE FIRES 4
STEAM/SMOKE/ODOURS (MISTAKEN FOR FIRE) 2
GASOLINE WASHDOWN -
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS -
PUBLIC SERVICE -
REPAIR GARAGE/WORK SHOPS 3
INCENDIARY NATURE -
PROPANE BLOW TORCH -
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
LIGHTNING STRIKE
ASSISTS TO OTHER HALLS 4
MISCELLANEOUS 2
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TOTAL FOR MONTH: 42
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ACTUAL MAN HOURS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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Hall #1, Bowmanville
Month: December 1 - 31, 1982
No. of Man Hours: 342 hours
Training Hours: 18 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
Hall #2, Newcastle
Month: November 25 - December 22, 1982
No. of Man Hours: 105 hours
Training Hours: 18 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
Hall #3, Orono
Month: November 25 - December 22, 1982
No. of Man Hours: 88 hours
Training Hours: 20 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
Hall #4, Courtice
Month: November 25 - December 22, 1982
No. of Man Hours: 26 hours
Training Hours: Nil
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
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MILES TRAVELLED
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Hall #1, Bowmanville
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Car 1-1 849.7 km.
Unit 1-2
Unit 1-3 21.5 miles
Unit 1-4 90 miles
Unit 1-8 26.7 km.
Unit 1-11 1,155.6 km.
Unit 1-12 16 km.
Hall #2, Newcastle
Unit 2-2 201.16 km.
Unit 2-5 17.70 km.
Hall #3, Orono
Unit 3-6 172 km.
Unit 3-9
45 km.
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Hall #4, Courtice
Unit 4-7 9.6 miles
Unit 4-10 45.3 km.
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EQUIPMENT USED
Hall #1, Bowmanville
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Hose - 25 mm - 10 metres f
38 mm 278 metres
65 mm 16 metres
Water Used 62,620 litres
Working Time of Pumper 14 hours
Brooms 4
Porto Tank 4
Porbable Pump 4
Chimney Equipment 3
Hand Lights 6
Jaws of Life 2
Foam 4
Bak Paks 10
Smoke Ejector 4
Generator 7
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Hall 92, Newcastle
Hose - 38 mm - 315 metres
Water Used 3,325 litres
Working Time of Pumper 4 hours
Foam 1
Hall #3, Orono
Hose - 38 mm - 150 metres
Ladders 14 metres
Working Time of Pumper 4 hours
Water Used 160,800 litres
Hall #4, Courtice
Hose - 38 mm - 60 metres
65 mm 15 metres
Ladders 3' metres
Water Used 8,300 litres
Working Time of Pumper 2 hours
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BURNING PERMITS V
Hall #1, Bowmanville - 3 permits
Hall #2, Newcastle - 1 permits
Hall #3, Orono - 0 permits
DISPATCH ANSWERING SERVICE
Location #1 - 69 calls
Location #2 - 92 calls
Location #3 - - calls
NOTICE OF FIRE HAZARDS
Buildings - 5
Properties - 9
Incendiary Nature Fires - 1
Pending - 0
Charges Laid - 0
Convictions - 0
Fatality by Fire - 0
SUMMARY OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS
Assembly: Schools, Churches, Clubs, Restaurants 9
Institutional : Nursing Homes, Special Care Hospital , 4
Pine Ridge
Residential : Apartments, Private Residences, Motels,
Hotels 17
Business and
Personal Services: Shops, Dry Cleaners, Offices 3
Mercantile: Department Stores, Shops, Supermarkets 2
Industrial : Garages, Factories, Spray Painting 5
Building Plans: New Construction, Alterations, Department
of Planning and Development 9
Petroleum Products: Flammable storage tanks, Handling Codes 2
Miscellaneous: Complaints (yards, alleys, etc. ) 2
Hydro Defects: Wiring, Electric Panels, Extension Cords 1
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Inquiries: Business concerning Fire Department g
Total for month: 62
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MECHANICAL DIVISION
Staff of 3 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.
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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