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FIRE; DEPARTMENT 132 CHURCH ST.
FIRE :ELE H E 623-3300 c; °?7 C 1 T
J.E.HAYMAN,EIRE GRIEF
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BUSINESS---623.5126
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT TO GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF APRIL 5, 1983.
REPORT NO. : FD-5-83
SUBJECT: Monthly Fire Report for February 1983
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,
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J. Hayman,
Fire Chief.
FIDE PRFVFNTION REGINS WITH YOU �
1983 MONTHLY FIRE REPORT
"FEBRUARY"
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)
32 $ 2,178,000. $ 30,550. $ 372,500. $ 15,400. $ 3,500. $ 1,500. $ - $ 47,450.
32 $ 2,178,000. $ 30,550. $ 372,500. $ 15,400. $ 3,500. $ 1,500. $ - $ 47,450.
COLUMN l: These are total number of alarms for Fire Stations 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fire alarms for stations 2,3 and 4 are from
January 20 to February 17/83. Station 1 is from February 1-28/83).
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.
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FIRE ALARMS CLASSIFIED BY OCCUPANCIES
CLASSIFICATIONS STATION #1 STATION #2 STATION #3 STATION #4
Dwellings g 3
Restaurants
Schools
Warehouses
Barns/Sheds
Churches
Vehicles 2 1
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Lumber Yards
Salvage Yards
Cleaning Establishments
Theatres
Commercial Buildings
Apartments
Hospital
Public Assembly Buildings 1
Grass/Rubbish 3
Service Stations
Industries
Hotels/Motels
Amusement Centres
Banks
Arenas
Nursing Homes 2
Museums
Mutual Aid 1 2 1 1
Miscellaneous 3. 1
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CLASSIFICATION OF CAUSES
CHIMNEY FIRES g
OIL FURNACES 1
COOKING EQUIPMENT/GREASE FIRES I
ELECTRIC WIRING/MOTORS 3
GRASS/BUSH 4
RUBBISH 3
SMOKERS MATERIAL/MATCHES -
OPEN FLAMES/HOT ASHES/EMBERS -
SPRINKLER PRESSURE SURGE (ACCIDENTAL) 2
FALSE ALARMS -
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS -
VEHICLE FIRES 2
STEAM/SMOKE/ODOURS (MISTAKEN FOR FIRE) -
GASOLINE WASHDOWN 1
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS -
PUBLIC SERVICE 3
REPAIR GARAGE/WORK SHOPS 1
INCENDIARY NATURE
PROPANE BLOW TORCH
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
LIGHTNING STRIKE
ASSISTS TO OTHER HALLS
2
MISCELLANEOUS
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TOTAL FOR MONTH: 32
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ACTUAL MAN HOURS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Hall #l, Bowmanville
Month: February 1 - 28, 1983
No. of Man Hours: 302 hours
Training Hours: 26 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: 4 hours
Hall #2, Newcastle
Month:
January 20 - February 17, 1983
No. of Man Hours: 38 hours
Training Hours: 12 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: 2 hours
Hall #3, Orono
Month: January 20 - February 16, 1983
No. of Man Hours: 61 hours
Training Hours: 24 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
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Hall #4, Courtice
Month: January 20 - February 16, 1983
No. of Man Hours: 59 hours
Training Hours: 18 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: 4 hours
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MILES TRAVELLED
Hall #1, Bowmanville
Car 1-1 202.5 km.
Unit 1-3 101 miles
Unit 1-4 0 miles
Unit 1-8 55.4 km.
Unit 1-11 320.4 km.
Unit 1-12 58 km.
Car 1-14
841.4 km.
Hall #2, Newcastle
Unit 2-2 38.62 km.
Unit 2-5 40.06 km.
Hall #3, Orono
Unit 3-6 56 km.
Unit 3-9 32 km.
Hall #4, Courtice
Unit 4-7 7.0 km.
Unit 4-10 331.3 km.
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EQUIPMENT USED
Hall 01, Bowmanville
Hose - 25 mm - 30 meters
38 mm - 630 meters
Ladders 25 meters
Air Mask 6
Chimney Equipment 4
Portable Pump 2
Generator 3
Eductor 2
Smoke Ejector 1
Working Time of Pumper 6 hours
Amt. of Water Used 769 litres
Foam 18 litres
Hand Lights 3
Light & Cords 1
Dry Powder 43 kg.
5 Gal . Tanks 4
Brooms 8
Hall #2, Newcastle
No Equipment Used.
Hall #3, Orono
Hose 38 mm - 38 meters
Portable Pump 1
Chimney Equipment 1
Amt. of Water Used 105 litres
Working Time of Pumper 2 hours
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Hall #4, Courtice
Hose 38 mm - 105 meters
25 mm - 70 meters
Ladders 8 meters
Amt. Water Used 810 litres Bolt Cutters 1
Working Time of Pumper 5 hours Flares 1
Scott Paks 1
Flash Lights 6
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BURNING PERMITS DISPATCH ANSWERING SERVICE
Hall #1, Bowmanville - 7 permits Location #1 - 48 calls
Hall #2, Newcastle - 2 permits Location 92 - 78 calls
Hall #3, Orono - 0 permits Location 93 - 37 calls
NOTICE OF FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Buildings - 2
Properties - 1
Schools - 3
Fire Safety Courses - 1
Hall Tours - 6
SUMMARY OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS
Assembly: Schools, Churches, Clubs, Restaurants 11
Institutional : Nursing Homes, Special Care Hospital , 8
Pine Ridge School
Residential : Apartments, Private Residences, Motels, 28
Hotels
Business and
Personal Services: Shops, Dry Cleaners, Offices 4
Mercantile: Department Stores, Shops, Supermarkets -
Industrial : Garages, Factories, Spray Painting 7
Building Plans: New Construction, Alterations, Department 6
of Planning and Development
Petroleum Products: Flammable Storage Tanks, Handling Codes 2
Miscellaneous: Complaints (yards, alleys, etc. ) -
Hydro Defects : Wiring, Electric Panels, Extension Cords -
Departmental
Inquiries: Business concerning Fire Department 17
Total for month: 83
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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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