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REPORT
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Meeting: File 0
Date: SEPTEMBER 19, 1994 Res. #CIV r" 9
By-Law
Report#: File #: 10.12.6
Subject: FIRE DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT - APRIL 1 - JUNE 30, 1994
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that report FD-5-94 be received for information.
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 This report covers the second quarter of 1994.
1.2 During the second quarter the majority of the calls and losses occurred in the
month of April. This was due in part, to the cold weather and continued use of
fire places and heating equipment.
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1.3 The breakdown of the classifications of responses is as follows:
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Structure fires 15 44 14 32
Vehicle fires 27 38 22 31
Check calls 20 41 12 41
Grass fires 53 58 21 21
Motor vehicle accid. 29 58 24 41
Alarm activations 49 92 39 63
Medical assist calls 29 67 15 37
Burning complaints 41 41 45 55
Fuel spills 6 8 2 2
Chimney fires 7 24 8 27
Hydro wires down 2 2 20 25
Prop/Nat gas leaks 1 2 7 10
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Miscellaneous
43 82 24 35
TOTAL CALLS 322 557 213 425
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ITOTAL LOSS 1319,202 $921,252 $330,775 $734,225
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3 -2. COiUIMENTS
2.1 During this quarter the pumper ordered in 1993 was received and after a period
of training was placed in service.
2.2 The Clarington Fire Department hosted a Fire Cause Determination Course in
May. It was attended by members of the eight fire departments in the region as
well as members of the Durham Regional Police. It was a great success and was
well received by all who attended.
2.3 Deputy Chief Hesson completed his Fire Technology Program at the Ontario Fire
College in May and will receive his diploma later this year.
2.4 The hiring process for the new recruits was a major time consumer in this quarter
and, I am pleased to say, reaching completion.
3. RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 It is respectfully recommended that report FD-5-94 be received for information.
Respectfully submitted Reviewed by
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Michael G. Crei hton, AMCT(A), CMM1 W. H. Stockwell,
Fire Chief. Chief Administrative Officer.
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September 2, 1994
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