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HEADQUARTERS
132 CHURCH ST.
FIRE TELEPHONE 623.3360 LiC 1T5
J.E.HAYMAN,FIRE CHIEF
TELEPHONE:
BUSINESS o o.623.5126
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT TO GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1982.
REPORT NO. : FD-13-82
SUBJECT: Monthly Fire Report for August 1982
Our File: 20.15.7
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:.
1) 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.
Respec fully submitted,
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J. Haydan,
Fire Chief.
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September 14, 1982
Att: (1)
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FIRE PREVENTION BEGINS WITH YOU
1982 MONTHLY FIRE REPORT
AUGUST
BUILDING BUILDING CONTENT CONTENT VEHICLE VEHICLE OTHER TOTAL
ALARMS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS LOSSES LOSS
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37 $ 6,000. $ 3,300. $ 20,000. $ 6,000. $ 113,380. $ 27,750. $ 25. $ 37,075.
37 $ 6,000. $ 3,300. $ 20,000. $ 6,000. $ 113,380. $ 27,750. $ 25. $ 37,075.
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COLUMN 1: These are total number of alarms for Fire Stations 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Hall #1 is from August 1st to 31st. Halls
2,3 and 4 are from August 5th to September 2nd, 1982) .
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
CLASSIFICATIONS STATION #1 STATION #2 STATION #3 STATION #4
Dwellings 3
Restaurants
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Schools I
Warehouses I
Barns/Sheds
Churches
Vehicles 5 3 2 1
Lumber Yards
Salvage Yards
Cleaning Establishments
Theatres
Commercial Buildings
Apartments
Hospital
Public Assembly Buildings
Grass/Rubbish 11 2 1
Service Stations
Industries
Hotels/Motels 1
Amusement Centres
Banks
Arenas
Nursing Homes 2
Museums
Mutual Aid
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Miscellaneous 4 �
26 7 2 2
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CLASSIFICATION OF CAUSES
CHIMNEY FIRES 2
OIL FURNACES _
COOKING EQUIPMENT/GREASE FIRES -
ELECTRIC WIRING/MOTORS -
GRASS/BUSH 7
RUBBISH 8
SMOKERS MATERIAL/MATCHES -
OPEN FLAMES/HOT ASHES/EMBERS -
SPRINKLER PRESSURE SURGE (ACCIDENTAL) 2
FALSE ALARMS 1
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 3
VEHICLE FIRES 7
STEAM/SMOKE/ODOURS (MISTAKEN FOR FIRE) -
GASOLINE WASHDOWN 2
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS -
PUBLIC SERVICE 1
REPAIR GARAGE/WORK SHOPS
INCENDIARY NATURE
PROPANE BLOW TORCH
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
LIGHTNING STRIKE
ASSISTS TO OTHER HALLS 2
MISCELLANEOUS
2
TOTAL FOR MONTH: 37
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ACTUAL MAN HOURS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Hall #1, Bowmanville
Month: August 1-31, 1982
No. of Man Hours: 384 hours
Training Hours: 22 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil.
Hall #2, Newcastle
Month: August 5th September 2nd, 1982
No. of Man Hours: 86 hours
Training Hours: 18 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
Hall 93, Orono
Month: August 5th - September 2nd, 1982
No. of Man Hours: 36 hours
Training Hours: 24 hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil
Hall #4, Courtice
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Month: August 5th. September 2nd, 1982
No. of Man Hours: 50 hours
Training Hours: 20 hours
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Mutual Aid Meetings: Nil.
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MILES TRAVELLED
Hall #1, Bowmanville
Car 1-1 883 km.
Unit 1-2
Unit 1-3 163 miles
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Unit 1-4 49 miles
Unit 1-8 50.3 miles
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Unit 1-11 771.7 km.
Unit 1-12 10 km.
Hall #2, Newcastle
Unit 2-2 53.10 km.
Unit 2-5 54.7 km.
Hall #3, Orono
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Unit 3-6 15 km.
Unit 3-9 39 km.
Hall #4, Courtice
Unit 4-7 144 km.
Unit 4-10 32. 1 km.
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EQUIPMENT USED
Hall #1, Bowmanville
Hose 25 mm - 111 metres
38 mm - 640 metres
65 mm - 90 metres
100 mm - 120 metres
Water Used 153,760 litres
Working Time Pumper 7.5 hrs.
Ladders 10 metres
Bak Paks 2
Tanks 1
Chain Saw 1
Jaws 1
Fire rake 1
Shovel 3
Hydrant 2 j
Chimney Equipment 1
Dry Chemical 45 kg.
Hydro Thin 4.5 litres
Rescue Boat 1
Generator 1
Inline Eductor 2
Hall #2, Newcastle
Hose 25 mm - 15 metres
38 mm - 15.5 metres
65 mm - 15 metres
Water Used 32,260 litres
Working Time Pumper 1.5 hrs.
Bak Paks 2
Crow Bar I
Ladders 14 metres
Hall #3, Orono
Hose 38 mm - 50 metres
Water Used 7,800 litres
Working Time Pumper 1.5 hrs..
Foam 100 l itres
Hall #4, Courtice
Hose 38 mm - 1.65 .metres
65 mm - 90 metres
Water Used 1,200. 1i.tres
Working Time Pumper 2.5 .hrs,
Bak Paks 3
Dry Chemical 100 kg.
Smoke Ejector 1
Generator 1
Inline Eductor 1 (6)
BURNING PERMITS
Hall #1, Bowmanville - 4 permits
Hall #2, Newcastle - 3 permits
Hall #3, Orono - 3 permits
DISPATCH ANSWERING SERVICE
Location #1 - 49 calls
Location #2 - 74 calls
Location #3 - 41 calls
NOTICE OF FIRE HAZARDS
Buildings - 5
Properties - 2
Incendiary Nature Fires - 0
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 , 7
Pine Ridge
Residential : Apartments, Private Residences, Motels, 4
Hotels
Business and
Personal Services: Shops, Dry Cleaners, Offices 0
Mercantile: Department Stores, Shops, Supermarkets 0
Industrial : Garages, Factories, Spray Painting 3
Building Plans: New Construction, Alterations, Department 13
of Planning and Development
Petroleum Products: Flammable storage tanks, Handling Codes 0
Miscellaneous: Complaints (yards, alleys, etc. ) 0
Hydro Defects: Wiring, Electric Panels, Extension Cords 0
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Departmental
Inquiries: Business concerning Fire Department 12
Total for month: 48
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MECHANICAL DIVISION
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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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