Brookings Fire Department

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1 Brookings Fire Department 2016 A year in Review We are the boys that never tire and are always ready for a fire. Wide A Wake No.1 Hook and Ladder 1888

2 BROOKINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT A YEAR IN REVIEW Message from the Chief Darrell Hartmann Brookings Fire Chief FIRE PROTECTION CLASS 3/3Y I am pleased to present the Brookings Fire Department 2016 Annual Report, an overview of the challenges and successes we have experienced as a department over the past year. It serves as a tool in which to benchmark our progress as we plan for our future. Our ability to be flexible and adapt to the constant demands of a changing world is a testament to the tradition and sustainability that is the Brookings Fire Department and its volunteers. In 2016, the Brookings Fire Department responded to 231 calls for service. Our average in town response time was four minutes thirty-eight seconds. This is an outstanding response time for any fire department. Our overall average response time to all calls, including the Brookings County calls, is six minutes two seconds. Again, an outstanding overall average response time. We are continuing to strive towards an ISO 2 rating in an effort to lower insurance premiums even further for our community. In an effort to move that direction, our volunteer firefighters completed 4,890 hours of training and volunteered 10,474 hours of service to the City of Brookings. Our department has continued to move forward with apparatus, equipment and facility replacements with the vision and guidance of the City Council and City Manager. In 2016, the department was able to place in service Ladder 2 replacing a 1991 ladder. The department was able to update our mobile and handheld radios. We are excited to move forward with a new station to be completed in 2017 at the corner of South Main and 26 th Street South. This repositioning of the station will help with better coverage and response times to the community. Page 1

3 BROOKINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT Our department continues to provide public education, structural and wildland fire suppression, all forms of rescue coverage, and provides mutual aid to the other six fire departments in Brookings County and other communities in surrounding counties. Most of our members have obtained numerous certifications, including certified Firefighter I & II, Driver/Operator, Technical Rescue, Fire/Arson Investigation, Hazardous Materials Operations & Technician levels, and several National Wildland Coordination Group (NWCG) wildland qualifications. We no doubt have some of the most dedicated and talented firefighters in the area. I would like to express my gratitude to the City Council, the City Manager, and the citizens of Brookings. Their understanding and support of the Brookings Fire Department has made it another successful year in delivering the highest level of services to ensure the safety of all people that live, work, and visit Brookings. I would also like to congratulate the entire membership of the Brookings Fire Department for a job well done! Page 1

4 Fire Prevention The Brookings Fire Department continues to prioritize efforts to reduce fire injuries, deaths and property loss by changing how people think about fire and fire prevention through education and fire and life safety inspections. Utilizing national initiatives and programs, department educators provided life-saving information to 2,008 children and adults through public presentations, class room visits, station tours and the Interactive Learning Center marks the first year of a life safety collaboration between the Brookings Fire Department and the Red Cross by providing and installing smoke alarms throughout several areas of the community. FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION DEMOGRAPHICS Adults 19% Children 81% Page 2

5 2016 Statistics Incidents by District Each year we look at where the previous fires have occurred by district. After compiling all of the runs, the breakouts show that we responded to 73.16% of our calls in the City of Brookings, 22.07% of our calls were in Brookings County, 4.32% was on SDSU property, and.43% were outside of our call area. Calls for Service by District 4.32% 0.43% 22.04% 73.16% City Limits Rural SDSU Out of Distric 2015 Incident Percentages 2014 Incident Percentages City of Brookings 78.21% City of Brookings 70.04% Brookings County 20.29% Brookings County 25.73% SDSU 1.48% SDSU 3.37% 2013Incident Percentages 2012 Incident Percentages City of Brookings 72.90% City of Brookings 66.29% Brookings County 23.64% Brookings County 28.65% SDSU 2.46% SDSU 5.05% Page 3

6 Statistics (Cont d) Total Calls per Property Use We look at the total calls per property use to establish where our calls are occurring for the past year in combination with the incident type information. With this information we are able to determine where we should focus upcoming training and fire prevention efforts. The trend over the last five years has been consistent with the majority of calls occurring at residential or outside properties. Percentage of Total Calls per Property Use Occupancy Past 5 years comparison of calls Page 4

7 Statistics (Cont d) Incident Type The Fire Department follows the incident type to assist in training and equipment needs. The department is usually higher in fire and hazardous materials responses and we train heavily for that. We also train heavily in rescue due to the very technical nature of the business and the high risks involved. Service Calls per Incident Type Incident Type Weather Related storm damage, flooding Service Call smoke or odor removal, unauthorized burning Rescue & EMS extrication from vehicle, high-angle rescue, rescue/ems standby Hazardous Conditions spill, vehicle accident cleanup Good Intent cancelled in route, odor of smoke Fire buildings, cooking, vehicles, grass, garbage False Alarm malicious, malfunction, sprinkler activation Page 5

8 Statistics (Cont d) Estimated Dollar Value Saved and Loss by District We look at property value loss as an indicator which is tied into response times and location. The sooner we arrive on scene the quicker we can knock down the fire and have less property loss. This is why typically County dollar value for property loss is higher even though the run numbers are less, compared to the City of Brookings. DOLLAR VALUE SAVED AND LOSS ANALYSIS Property Lossed Property Saved Total Value of Property $17,947,300 $17,882,300 $2,845,300 $2,538,635 $65,000 $306,665 $2,250 City Limits Rural SDSU $15,550 $17,800 Property Saved Property Lossed Total Value of Property 2015 Estimated Losses: 2014 Estimated Losses: City of Brookings $120,675 City of Brookings $262,650 Brookings County $458,250 Brookings County $333,000 SDSU $0 SDSU $1, Estimated Losses: 2012 Estimated Losses: City of Brookings $431,750 City of Brookings $217,835 Brookings County $135,700 Brookings County $135,700 SDSU $300 SDSU $323,000 Page 6

9 Statistics (Cont d) Incident Response Time Analysis The Brookings Fire Department uses the initial response time analysis as one of our primary indicators. This is a critical factor that indicates how fast we can arrive on scene and try to mitigate the situation for the residents of the City of Brookings. Any time under eight minutes is considered acceptable for a paid service. Our average response time for fires inside the city limits is currently under five minutes which is outstanding. We currently have an overall average response time of six minutes two seconds. This is an outstanding average for a combination department where all of the firefighters are volunteers. Average Response Time in Minutes Average Response Time in Minutes 10:46 6:02 4:38 3:22 City Limits Rural SDSU Overall Page 7

10 Statistics (Cont d) Incident by Day of Week We use the day of the week indicator to follow the trend. Typically we would expect that Friday through Sunday would be our peak areas because people are spending a higher percentage of time in their homes or apartments. We have seen our call volume leveling out across the week over the past years. Incidents by Day of the Week 20.00% 18.00% 16.00% 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% 18.18% 16.01% 14.28% 14.71% 13.41% 11.25% 12.12% MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Average Firefighter Turnout per Incident Total number of incidents in Average firefighter turnout per incident Total number of hours volunteered 10, , , , , Page 8

11 Our Fire Department Family So as you look at the firefighter with his rake, hose or axe, His beet red face or ice covered mustache. You should know why he goes through that smoky front door, and is forced to crawl like a baby down on the floor. He does it to save both lives and property, All that is precious to you and me. So Take a good look at this modern warrior who serves his call proud and true, and know that he would die just to save me and you. Robert J. Athans Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. Ambrose Redmoon Page 9

12 Command Staff/Officers/Crew Fire Chief Deputy Chief Darrell Hartmann Pete Bolzer 1 st Assistant Chief Gary DeBeer 2 nd Assistant Chief Bob Heitkamp 1 st Battalion Chief Jim Kriese 2 nd Battalion Chief Monte Gummer Captains/Lieutenants: Jeremy Scott/Kurt Athey Engine 1 Crew: Keven Perry, Joshua Mann, Darin Sinner, Dave Miller Curt Teal/Bill Hardin Engine 2 Crew: Tyler Frick, Lori Mergen, Alex Berkeness Dan Bruna/Nathan Vandersnick Engine 3 Crew: Mandi Cramer, Steven Rensink, Major Anderson, Dalton Holm Mike Lambertus/Fabian Ysker Engine 4 Crew: Rainer Westall, Brett Lawrence, Tabi Scott, Lucas Speakman Dave Owens/Kevin Hilmoe Engine 5 Crew: Tom Coughlin, Rob Schuneman, Austin Sechser Brandon Long/Michael Scott Tower 1 Crew: Roger DeBates, Jared Runge, Scott Hallan, Derek Brown Adam Vaux/Kevin Banken Ladder 2 Crew: Bret Christianson, Nick Oines, Troy Herrig Tim Austin/Dave Koch Rescue 1 Page 10

13 Certified EMT s & Paramedics Major Anderson - Paramedic Pete Bolzer Darrell Hartmann Jim Kriese Joshua Mann Michael Scott Darin Sinner Tim Austin Monte Gummer Dave Koch Intermediate Mike Lambertus Jeremy Scott Tabithia Scott Rob Schuneman - Advanced Rainer Westall Certified Instructors Tim Austin Mandi Cramer Darrell Hartmann Jim Kriese Brandon Long Jeremy Scott Rainer Westall Pete Bolzer Monte Gummer Dave Koch Michael Lambertus Joshua Mann Nate Vandersnick Fabian Ysker Let no man s ghost return to say his training let him down Firefighters Saying Page 11

14 Department Training Don t Train Until You Get It Right, Train Until You Can t Get It Wrong. Firefighter Saying The Brookings Fire Department offers a vast amount of training opportunities ranging from wildland fire fighting to high angle rescue. Last year our volunteers spent a combined total of 4, hours Training. Hours of Training Hours Train Like Your Life Depends On It Because It Does! Firefighter Saying Page 12

15 Members with 15 or Greater Years of Service Bob Heitkamp 44 Gary DeBeer 33 Jim Kriese 28 Keven Perry 27 Bill Hardin 27 Curt Teal 26 Darrell Hartmann 18 Tim Austin 17 Pete Bolzer 17 Dave Owens 17 Jeremy Scott 16 Dan Bruna 16 Kevin Banken 15 Kurt Athey 15 Point of Interest Our command Staff alone, has a combined 200 years of experience! The Fire Department as a whole has a combined 591years of experience! Page 13

16 In The News Blaze destroys SD State research building Bathroom exhaust fan is suspected cause BROOKINGS A fire destroyed a building at a South Dakota State University research facility just north of town Saturday night, according to Pete Bolzer, deputy chief of the Brookings Fire Department. The fire was believed to be caused by a bathroom exhaust fan, said Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring. About 7:08 p.m., a passerby observed a fire in a building located at the SDSU Wildlife and Fisheries Research facility located on Medary Avenue north, about a half mile north of the Highway 14 Bypass, Sebring said. I do not have an estimate, but the building and most of the contents were indeed lost in the fire, said Michael Kilber, deputy chief of the University Police Department. The call came in at 7:11 p.m. Saturday and firefighters were on the scene until 1 a.m. Sunday, Bolzer said. We contained it to one building, Bolzer said. The building was essentially a maintenance structure used primarily for storage, Kilber said. I believe the structure also had a restroom for staff use. Other than tools, some maintenance supplies and documentation of various experiments, the only other thing stored in the building was pressurized oxygen tanks. There were no animals in the building, Bolzer confirmed, adding there were no injuries. Bolzer added mutual aid was requested from the Volga Fire Department, and the ambulance, UPD and the Sheriff s Office were also on scene. Fire investigators from the Brookings County Sheriff s Office, DCI, and the State Fire Marshal s Office assisted in the investigation, Sebring said. From staff reports The Brookings Register 1/5/16 Page 14

17 In The News House fire results in pot bust BROOKINGS A house fire turned into a marijuana bust Tuesday, according to the Brookings County Sheriff s Office. The call came in at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday in regard to a house fire at 3808 Main Ave. S. in rural Brookings, said Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring. The cause of the fire is believed to be from a couch catching fire from a cigarette butt, Sebring said. No one was injured, and the amount of damage to the home is extensive, but a dollar amount is unknown at this time. While the fire department was containing the fire, several marijuana plants were discovered in one of the rooms. The fire is under investigation with the Brookings Fire Department and Brookings County Sheriff s Office, he said. The discovery of the marijuana plants is under investigation with the Brookings County Sheriff s Office and DCI. Charges will be pending against occupants of the residence, Sebring said. From staff reports The Brookings Register 3/16/16 Blaze destroys mobile home BROOKINGS A fire destroyed a mobile home late Sunday, according to the Brookings Fire Department. The home was a complete loss, said Pete Bolzer, deputy fire chief. The only occupant was out when we got there, he said, adding there were no injuries. The fire department was called out to lot No. 30 at Medary Village, located at 300 Medary Ave. S., at 11:14 p.m. Sunday and cleared the scene at 1:21 a.m. Monday, he said. The structure was about 50 percent involved when firefighters arrived, Bolzer said. The damage was confined to the structure of origin, he said, adding it was still under investigation, so he had no suspected cause of the blaze. Also responding were the Brookings Police Department and the Brookings Ambulance. The American Red Cross in Eastern South Dakota issued a press release that it is working on the case, too. The Red Cross provided assistance with food, clothing and lodging for one adult and one child affected, the press release said. From staff reports The Brookings Register 10/26/16 Page 15

18 In The News Fire stops traffic on I-29 BROOKINGS A fire on Interstate 29 had Brookings firefighters working through the wee hours Thursday, according to Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann. The fire department was called out approximately 3:20 a.m. to a trailer fire at Exit 133 on I-29, he said. When we arrived on scene, it was at the 132 exit, he said. A semi auto hauler with five trucks on it, four of the trucks were burning along with the trailer, Hartmann said. We believe it was tire malfunction or rear brakes on the trailer. They had gotten off onto the shoulder. The two drivers were hauling the vehicles from Canada to Phoenix, Ariz., Hartmann said. They had detached the tractor part from the trailer just to make sure they didn t lose that also. Two firefighters suffered minor falls while working the scene. South-bound traffic on the interstate was re-routed at Exit 133, then allowed back on at Exit 132, Hartmann said. The last firefighter left the scene at 6:30 a.m., he said. Hartmann didn t have an estimate on damage, but hazarded a guess. The vehicles were all pickups, 2012s and newer trucks, so I ve got a feeling it s gonna be a sizeable loss, he said. In addition to the Brookings Fire Department, responding to the scene were the Brookings Police Department, and Brookings County Sheriff s Office. From staff reports The Brookings Register 6/10/16 Page 16

19 In The News Firefighters go for a swim BY JODELLE GREINER The Brookings Register 7/14/16 BROOKINGS Firefighters are usually trying to control water as it shoots through a hose. This time, they were submerged in it. Around 25 members of the Brookings Fire Department took over the pool at Hillcrest Aquatic Center Tuesday evening and practiced techniques for locating victims underwater, according to Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann. Fifteen years we ve had a dive team together, he said. For some, it was a refresher course; for others, it was a first lesson. It was a chance to acclimate themselves to the equipment: the wetsuits, the air tanks, harnesses, face masks and even how much weight to add to their gear to help them stay underwater. It was also an opportunity to learn the fine points of search techniques because, unfortunately, the water they re asked to search is usually not as clear as the Hillcrest pool, Hartmann said. We ve been in most of the lakes around here. Most of the lakes around here are what we called greened-up; got a lot of algae in them, Hartmann said, adding the further into summer it gets, the worse it becomes. Sloughs are problematic because the more the diver moves, the more he or she will stir up and the darker the water will become. The more junk in the water, the less visibility you have, Hartmann said. The water around here is so black the divers can t see, so it s important the land-based people control the diver in their search, Hartmann said. One person stays on shore and runs out a rope to the divers. A system of tugs on the rope allows the people on shore to communicate to the divers and vice versa. We just used it here this last week a vehicle in the water by Arlington, Hartmann said. In that case, the driver was not with the vehicle and it was feared he had been thrown into the water. Found out later, he d wrecked the vehicle and left, but that fact was not known until divers had searched for a while. Divers are also used for evidence recovery and if we have loss of life, document where we found (the body), Hartmann said. If the water is fairly shallow, we ll put people in without masks and do a walk-search, grid searches, Hartmann said. Some of the firefighters practiced that technique on the cement around the pool, with a rope strung out down the line. They were taught to shuffle their feet to locate a victim by touch. We re just training to be ready, Hartmann said. Page 17

20 In the News Brookings firefighters helping at Crow Peak BY: Jodelle Greiner, The Brookings Register 7/1/16 BROOKINGS Three Brookings firefighters headed west this week to help fight the Crow Peak fires west of Spearfish, said Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann. From left, Josh Mann, Nathan Vandersnick and Mike Scott took a Type 6 engine with them. All fire departments enter information about personnel and equipment into a system called ROSS, Hartmann said. When emergencies occur and officials at the location assess their needs, they can call for assistance from the departments and personnel listed. Page 18