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HEADQUARTERS
FIRE TELEPHONE 623.3300 ��wi,r PP ,�r,� 132 CHURCH ST.
J.E.HAY MAN,FIRE CHIEF L1C 1T5
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.TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT TO GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING JUNE 6, 1983.
REPORT NO. : FD-7-83.
SUBJECT: Monthly Fire Report for April 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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�Hlsr J. Hayman,
Fire Chief.
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FINE PREVENTION BEWNS WITH YOU
MONTHLY FIRE REPORT
"APRIL"
BUILDING BUILDING CONTENT CONTENT VEHICLE VEHICLE OTHER TOTAL
ALARMS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS LOSSES LOSS
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55 $ 3,780,750 $ 59,725.00 $ 1 ,200,250.00 $26,310.00 $17,300.00 $14,075.00 $ -- $100,110.0
55 $ 3,780,750 $ 59,725.00 $ 1 ,200,250.00$ 26,310.00 $ 17,300.00 $ 14,075.00 $ -- $100,110.00
(Hall #1 is from Apr. 1- 30 inclusive: Halls
COLUMN l: These are total number of alarms for Fire Stations 1, 2, 3 and 4. 2, 3 & 4 are from Mar. 17 to Apr. 16, 1983)
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 91 STATION #2 STATION #3 STATION #4
Dwellings 6 3 4 2
Restaurants
Schools 1
Warehouses 1 1
Barns/Sheds
Churches
Vehicles 3 1 1
Lumber Yards
Salvage Yards
Cleaning Establishments
Theatres
Commercial Buildings 1 2
Apartments 1 1
Hospital
Public Assembly Buildings
Grass/Rubbish 7 2 3 2
Service Stations 1
Industries
Hotels/Motels
Amusement Centres
Banks
Arenas
Nursing Homes 2 1
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Museums
Mutual Aid 1 1
Miscellaneous 4 2 1
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CLASSIFICATION OF CAUSES
CHIMNEY FIRES 7
OIL FURNACES
COOKING EQUIPMENT/GREASE FIRES 1
ELECTRIC WIRING/MOTORS 1
GRASS/BUSH 14
RUBBISH 1
SMOKERS MATERIAL/MATCHES 3
OPEN FLAMES/HOT ASHES/EMBERS 2
SPRINKLER PRESSURE SURGE (ACCIDENTAL)
FALSE ALARMS 8
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 1
VEHICLE FIRES 4
STEAM/SMOKE/ODOURS (MISTAKEN FOR FIRE) 1
GASOLINE WASHDOWN
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
PUBLIC SERVICE
REPAIR GARAGE/WORK SHOPS
INCENDIARY NATURE 2
PROPANE BLOW TORCH
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
LIGHTNING STRIKE
ASSISTS TO OTHER HALLS 2
MISCELLANEOUS 7
TOTAL FOR MONTH: 55
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ACTUAL MAN HOURS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Hall #l, Bowmanville
Month: April
No. of Man Hours: 148 hrs.
Training Hours: 28 hrs.
Mutual Aid Meetings: 22 hrs.
Hall #2, Newcastle
Month: April
No. of Man Hours: 59.5 hrs.
Training Hours: 20 hrs.
Mutual Aid Meetings: 2 hrs.
Hall #3, Orono
Month: April
No. of Man Hours: 94 hrs.
Training Hours: 28 hrs.
Mutual Aid Meetings: --
Hall #4, Courtice
Month: April
No. of Man Hours: 63.75 hrs.
Training Hours: 14 hrs.
Mutual Aid Meetings: 4 hrs.
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MILES TRAVELLED
Hall #1, Bowmanville
Car 1-1
Unit 1-3 212 km.
Unit 1-4 44 km.
Unit 1-8 5 km.
Unit 1-11 175 km.
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Unit 1-12 54 km.
Car 1-14
Hall #2, Newcastle
Unit 2-2 70.80 km.
Unit 2-5 35.40 km.
Hall #3, Orono
Unit 3-6 249 km.
Unit 3-9 92 km.
Hall #4, Courtice
Unit 4-7 71 .3 km
Unit 4-10 130.8 km
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EQUIPMENT USED
Hall #l, Bowmanville
Hose - 100 mm. 30.48 metres Chimney equipment 2
- 65 mm. 17 metres Axe 1
- 38 mm. 255.96 metres
- 25 mm. 130 metres
Ladders 21 .86 metres
Air masks 4
Portable Pumps 3
Generator 2
Smoke Ejector 2
5 gal . water tanks 6
Water truck loads 1
Lights & cords 5
Working time of pump 5 hrs.
Amt. of water used 19,929 litres
Hard suction hose 4
Hand lights 3
Brooms 5
Pail 2
Pitchfork 1
Pike poles 1
Hall #2, Newcastle
Hose - 38 mm. 150 metres
- 25 mm. 15 metres
Ladders 11 metres
Dry chemical 5.27 kg.
5 gallon water tank 4
Portable pumps 3
Amount of water used 2,781 litres
Chimney equipment 1
Hand Lamp 2
Working time of pump 30 mins.
Generators
Eenerators 11
Hal 3,o�rono ll
Hose - 65 mm. 45 metres Lights and cords 1
- 38 mm. 300 metres Pike Pole 1
Ladders 32 metres Air Masks 2
5 Gallon water tanks 1 Tanks 3
Working time of pump 6 hours Foam 3 litres
Amount of water used 41 ,300 litres Tarp 1
Water truck loads 8
Generators 1
Han #4,gCou 2
rtice
Hose - 65 mm 60 metres Pails 2
- 38 mm. 150 metres Pitch fork 1
Generator 1 Rakes 4
5 Gallon water tanks 4 Shovels 5
Water truck loads 3 Salvage covers 1
Working Time of Pump 2 hrs.
Amount of water used 8,100 litres
Brooms 5
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BURNING PERMITS
DISPATCH ANSWERING SERVICE
Hall #1, Bowmanville - 40 permits Location 91 - 58 calls
Hall #2, Newcastle - 5 permits Location #2 - 132 calls
Hall #3, Orono - 4 permits Location #3 - 56 calls
NOTICE OF FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Buildings - 18
Properties - l
Schools - 1
Fire Safety Courses - Education Week. Talk to all classes Courtice South Public on
Hall Tours - Fire Safety.
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SUMMARY OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS
Assembly: Schools, Churches, Clubs, Restaurants 5
Institutional : Nursing Homes, Special Care Hospital , 2
Pine Ridge School
Residential : Apartments, Private Residences, Motels, 5
Hotels
Business and
Personal Services: Shops, Dry Cleaners, Offices
Mercantile: Department Stores, Shops, Supermarkets 2
Industrial : Garages, Factories, Spray Painting 6
Building Plans: New Construction, Alterations, Department 15
of Planning and Development
Petroleum Products: Flammable Storage Tanks, Handling Codes 5
Miscellaneous: Complaints (yards, alleys, etc. ) 7
Hydro Defects: Wiring, Electric Panels, Extension Cords 1
Departmental
Inquiries: Business concerning Fire Department- 74
Insurance Reporting - 10
Administrative - 11"
Proposed Buildings - lO Total for month: 196
Inter-Departmental - 14
Bldg. & Equipment
repairs & maintenance-15
Miscellaneous - 15
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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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