Park Ridge Fire Department

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1 Park Ridge Fire Department Volume XIII OUR MISSION: TO LIMIT THE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY THROUGH PLANNING, PREVENTION AND RESPONSE ` Ebola Drill Ebola response drill was held in conjunction with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and RED Center on November 18, Volume XIIII Issue XI NOVEMBER 2014

2 Response Statistics Fire Administration CODE NOVEMBER REPONSES 2013 NOVEMBER REPONSES 2014 NOVEMBER PERCENT 2013 NOVEMBER PERCENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL % 62% 2 SINGLE VEHICLE % 13% 3 FULL FIRE % 11% 13 MUTUAL & AUTO AID % 14% TOTAL RESPONSES % 100% 450 November Incidents by Code Code 1 Code 2 Code 3 Code 13 Total 1

3 4200 Year To Date Total Incidents Responses by Unit January February March April May June July August September October November A35 A36 BC35 E35 E35R E36 E36R S35 T36 U35 U36 2

4 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Apparatus In-Service Percentage by Month F-26 F-31 F-32 F-33 F-35 F-41 F-42 F-43 F-45 F-47 January February March April May June July August September October November 90% Apparatus Out-of-Service Percentage by Month 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% January February March April May June July August September October November 0% F-26 F-31 F-32 F-33 F-35 F-41 F-42 F-43 F-45 F-47 3

5 Training Battalion Chief Scott Sankey Quick Drills Throughout the month the Training Division assigns various quick drills to be discussed at the morning roll call. The November quick drills covered: Compressed Gas Cylinder Control Valve Safety Systems Understanding Building Types What Would You Do? Fire in a New Residential Building Oriented Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search Word of the Month Throughout the month shift members at each station are assigned a word. The member researches the word as it relates to the fire service and presents his/her findings to the rest of his station during the morning roll call meeting. The word for November was: Gang nail Acquired Structure Training at the former Youth Campus Fire department shift personnel began four weeks of skills training at the former Youth Campus site. The Park Ridge Park District has allowed the fire department access to the England and McCormick buildings through December 15 th. The November training rotations included rope assisted search operations, the Paxton Hotel drill (multiple ground ladders), Drager RIT airpack operations and patient packaging, and VEIS (vent, enter, isolate, search). Outside Training FF/PM Smaha Leadership IV 40 hrs November Training Hours Analysis Description Hours ALGH System CE 96 Dive Team Training 6 Driver Operator Training 194 Hazmat Team Training 12 Officer Development 1.5 Daily SCBA Familiarization/Checks SCBA Skills Training 39.5 Quick Drills 39 Truck Company Operations 36 Word of the Week 8.98 Walk-Through & Preplan 9 Total hours

6 Apparatus & Equipment Battalion Chief John Hanson Due to the high amount of miles and the stresses that the vehicles are put under, it is critical that we perform routine and emergency maintenance in cooperation with the City Garage. Below is a list of the maintenance completed for the month: F Ambulance - Idle pulleys replaced - Belt tensioner replaced - Serpentine belt replaced F Tower Ladder - Replaced aerial pressure relief valve - Repair multiple air leaks - Repaired officer seatbelt Fire Prevention Lieutenant Kevin Plach Activity Monthly Totals 2013 Monthly Totals 2014 Initial Inspections Re-Inspections Pre-Permit Meetings 4 2 Construction Visits 4 28 Final Inspections 5 4 Plan reviews Sprinkler Hydros 1 4 Storage Tank Installs 0 0 Storage Tank Removals 4 2 Residential Sprinklers 0 0 Fire Flow Tests 4 2 Fire Alarm Tests 1 1 Fire Pump Tests 1 3 Key Box Insp./Installs 2 12 Hood Test 0 0 Single Family Home Insp. 1 1 Citations 4 2 Meetings 8 24 Fire Drills 0 0 Seminar/Schools 0 0 Complaints 1 0 Shift Tours 5 3 Public Education Tours 0 0 Total Year to Date

7 CPR and First Aid classes 13 people attended CPR and First Aid classes in the month of November The following classes were provided: 1 Health Care Provider class 1 Heart Saver AED class 1 First Aid class CPR and First Aid training was provided to: 13 people in our public classes Highlight of the Month Fire Administration DATE: 12/8/2014 TO: FROM: Fire Chief Jeff Sorensen Jennifer Steurer, Senior Administrative Assistant RE: After Action Report- Ebola response drill on November 18, 2014 The following is an after action report for the Fire Department Ebola response drill held on November 18, The drill consisted of a simulated patient with Ebola, inside the old Park Ridge Fire Department Fire Administration building (1212 S. Cumberland Ave.). The PRFD simulated treatment and transported the patient to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (ALGH). All ALGH Emergency Medical Services System (EMSS) staff, as well as numerous Emergency Department staffers were involved. Several lessons were learned and roles clarified between the Fire Department and the Hospital. We thank ALGH and their staff for partnering together on this drill to improve the safety of our personnel and the patient, should a bona fide incident occur. The Fire Department did expend 8 OT hours at a cost of $ for this event. Other expenses incurred were supplies-$

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14 5 th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Climb Dear Climbers, The success of the 5 th Annual CF Climb is because of YOU! As you reach the 58 th floor on Sunday, we hope you feel proud of what you have accomplished, and know that it is because of your outstanding dedication that our progress is possible. Your continued support is greatly appreciated and we look forward to thanking you in person at the post-climb celebration. On behalf of the entire CF community, thank you for your dedication, commitment and passion to bringing an end to this disease. Amy Amy Patterson Slenk Associate Executive Director Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Greater Illinois Chapter $115,000 was raised to fund vital Cystic Fibrosis research and patient care programs. Acting Chief Sorensen participated in the Cystic Fibrosis stair climb on Pictured above: Fire Marshal Arnie Witzke, North Maine Fire Protection District (R) and Acting Chief Jeff Sorensen (L) 13

15 Community Forum Hello All! Thank you for your participation in our Community Forum for Magnet yesterday. Your comments were terrific and oftentimes very moving. Your continued partnerships are invaluable and it is an honor to work with you. Thank you again, Paula Paula Meyer Besler, JD, CDM* Director, Community and Health Relations Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 1775 Dempster Street, 9 South. Maine East Medical Careers class FF/PM s Tim Schneider and John Piltaver attended the Maine East Medical Careers class day on behalf of the Park Ridge Fire Department. During their visit, they shared information about how the Park Ridge Fire Department is run, as well as information on EMS and fire activities, including how to become a firefighter and paramedic. There were 24 students in the class and it lasted 1.5 hours long. Other items discussed were the use and benefits of the tools on our vehicles, a demonstration on donning firefighting gear and a touch a truck demonstration with Reserve Engine #36. FF/PM Piltaver FF/PM Schneider 14

16 Monthly Tip BE PREPARED FOR WINTER STORMS Now is a good time to make sure you and your family are prepared for winter storms. Winter weather can potentially cause disruptions to your power and ability to heat your home. If you have a fireplace, make sure it is clean and ready to use, along with a supply of firewood. If not, make sure you have plenty of blankets and a plan for what you will do in case of a prolonged utility outage. Also, now is a good time to make sure your emergency kit is complete, including enough food and water for each person in your house that will last for at least three days. For more information, go to 15