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FIRE TELEPHONE 523.3306 GG,r %y 132 CHURCH ST.
J.E.HAY MAN,FIRE CHIEF �' �C � L1C 1T5
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TOWN NEWCASTLE
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REPORT TO GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION
COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 1983
REPORT NO. : FD-2-83
SUBJECT: Monthly Fire Report for January 1983
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,
. Haym ,
Fire Chief.
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FIRE PREVENTION BEGINS 4 1rH YOU
1983 MONTHLY FIRE REPORT
"JANUARY"
BUILDING BUILDING CONTENT CONTENT VEHICLE VEHICLE OTHER TOTAL
ALARMS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS LOSSES LOSS
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38 $ 552,000. $ 128,600. $204,000. $ 17,200. $ 86,610. $ 10,950. $ - $ 156,750.
38 $ 552,000. $ 128,600. $204,000. $ 17,200. $ 86,610. $ 10,950. $ - $ 156,750.
COLUMN 1: These are total number of alarms for Fire Stations 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Station 1 is from January 1-31 inclusive.
Stations 2, 3 and 4 are from December 23/82 to January 20/83) .
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.
FIRE ALARMS CLASSIFIED BY OCCUPANCIES
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CLASSIFICATIONS STATION #1 STATION #2 STATION #3 STATION #4
Dwellings 10 5 3 1
Restaurants
Schools
Warehouses
Barns/Sheds
Churches
Vehicles 3 1 2
Lumber Yards
Salvage Yards
Cleaning Establishments
Theatres
Commercial Buildings 1
Apartments
Hospital
Public Assembly Buildings
Grass/Rubbish 1 1 2
Service Stations
Industries 1
Hotels/Motels
Amusement Centres
Banks
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Arenas
Nursing Homes 1
Museums
Mutual Aid 1
Miscellaneous 5
21 8 6 3
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CLASSIFICATION OF CAUSES
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CHIMNEY FIRES 13
OIL FURNACES 1
COOKING EQUIPMENT/GREASE FIRES 1
ELECTRIC WIRING/MOTORS 3
GRASS/BUSH 2
RUBBISH 2
SMOKERS MATERIAL/MATCHES -
OPEN FLAMES/HOT ASHES/EMBERS -
SPRINKLER PRESSURE SURGE (ACCIDENTAL) 2
FALSE ALARMS -
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS -
VEHICLE FIRES 6
STEAM/SMOKE/ODOURS (MISTAKEN FOR FIRE) I
GASOLINE WASHDOWN -
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS I
PUBLIC SERVICE 3
REPAIR GARAGE/WORK SHOPS I
INCENDIARY NATURE -
PROPANE BLOW TORCH -
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION -
LIGHTNING STRIKE -
ASSISTS TO OTHER HALLS I
MISCELLANEOUS 1
TOTAL FOR MONTH: 38
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ACTUAL MAN HOURS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Hall #1, Bowmanville
Month: January 1 - 31, 1983
No. of Man Hours: 402 hours
Training Hours: 26 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
Hall #2, Newcastle
Month: December 23/82 - January 20/83
No. of Man Hours: 107 hours
Training Hours: 16 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
Hall #3, Orono
Month: December 23/82 - January 20/83
No. of Man Hours: 124 hours
Training Hours: 26 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
Hall #4, Courtice
Month: December 23/82 - January 20/83
No. of Man Hours: 47 hours
Training Hours: 20 hours
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Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
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MILES TRAVELLED
Hall #1, Bowmanville
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Car 1-1 871.9 km.
Unit 1-3 290 miles
Unit 1-4 70. 1 miles
Unit 1-8 109.5 km.
Unit 1-11 732.3 km.
Unit 1-12 19.7 km.
Car 1-14 452.4 km.
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Hall #2, Newcastle
Unit 2-2 70.8 km.
Unit 2-5 3.21 km.
Hall #3, Orono
Unit 3-6 111 km.
Unit 3-9 35 km.
Hall #4, Courtice
Unit 4-7 6.4 miles
Unit 4-10
22.7 km.
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EQUIPMENT USED
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Hall #1, Bowmanville
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Hose 38 mm.. - 1,527 Metres
65 mm. - 90 Metres
100 mm. - 270 Metres
Amt. of Water Used 1,788,-900 Litres
Working Time of Pumper 21.5 hours
Ladders 59 Metres
Pry Bar 7
Hand Lights & Cords 29
Pike Pole 6 Air Mask - 7
Fork 4
Chimney Equipment 13
Pump Tank 5
Fog Generator 6
Scott Air Paks 6
Tarp 3
Generator 6
Smoke Ejector 4
Pressurized Water Extinguisher 9
Portable Pump 8
Hail 112, Newcastle
Hose 38 mm. - 45 Metres
Amt. of Water Used 550 Litres
Working Time of Pumper 2.5 hours
Dry Chemical 8 kg.
Smoke Ejector 3
Generator 5
Ladders 14 Metres
Hall #3, Orono
Hose 38 mm. - 26 Metres
65 mm. - 15 Metres
Amt. of Water Used 31,100 Litres
Working Time of Pumper 3 hours
Pressurized Water Extinguisher 4
Ladders 18 Metres
Generator 3
Porto Tank 3
Hall #4, Courtice
Hose 38 mm. - 67 Metres
Amt. of Water Used 360 Litres
Working Time of Pumper 1.5 hours
Bak Paks 3
Dry Chemical 5 kg.
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BURNING PERMITS DISPATCH ANSWERING SERVICE
Hall 91, Bowmanville - 10 permits Location #1 - 72 calls
Hall #2, Newcastle - 3 permits Location #2 - 93 calls
Hall #3, Orono - 0 permits Location #3 - 16 calls
NOTICE OF FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Buildings - 2
Properties - 8
Schools - 1
Fire Safety Courses - 3
Hall Tours - 4
SUMMARY OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS
Assembly: Schools, Churches, Clubs, Restaurants 7
Institutional : Nursing Homes, Special Care Hospital ,
Pine Ridge School 11
Residential : Apartments, Private Residences, Motels,
Hotels 40
Business and
Personal Services: Shops, Dry Cleaners, Offices 5
Mercantile: Department Stores, Shops, Supermarkets 2
Industrial : Garages, Factories, Spray Painting 3
Building Plans: New Construction, Alterations, Department
of Planning and Development 10
Petroleum Products: Flammable Storage Tanks, Handling Codes 6
Miscellaneous: Complaints (yards, alleys, etc. ) 2
Hydro Defects: Wiring, Electric Panels, Extension Cords 1
Departmental
Inquiries: Business concerning Fire Department 14
Total for month: 101
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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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