WEYBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

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1 WEYBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

2 MESSAGE FROM THE FIRE CHIEF To Mayor Debra Button and Members of Council I am pleased to submit this annual report for the Weyburn Fire Department for This report offers an insight into the efforts and achievements that this fire department has accomplished over the past year and allows its readers to gain an insight into the services we offer our citizens. This report will outline call volumes and type of incidents, fire prevention and public education efforts, professional development achievements and the significant accomplishments made by our personnel over the past year. I am proud to be associated with the men and women who compromise your fire department. They are a remarkable, dedicated, efficient and highly skilled group of individuals who selflessly strive to offer a service that our community deserves and can be proud of. This department functions well within the corporation of the City of Weyburn where we enjoy great working relationships with all our surrounding fire departments and their dedicated staff. We know that we are but one piece of the overall team that makes this City great. I would especially like to thank City Manager Smith for his endless support, encouragement and guidance. I would like to thank City Council for their continued support of our efforts and achievements. It is recognized that Council determines the level of service that this department provides, and further that Council recognize the integral role that the fire service plays in making this community safe, prosperous and vibrant. We look forward to your continued support in the years to come. Sincerely, Simon Almond Fire Chief

3 PERSONNEL As of 28 Mar 2015 Career Firefighters Membership History Years of Service Qualification Highlights FF Whiteoak joined the Weyburn Volunteer Fire Brigade on 15 Aug 1988 Hired full time 15 March Years Dalhousie University Certificate in Volunteer Fire Service Leadership Incident Command System 200 NFPA 1670 Surface Ice Rescue NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 1 NFPA 1041 Instructor 3 Evaluator NFPA 1033 Arson Investigator* NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector 2 NFPA 1002 Driver / Operator NFPA 472 HazMat 3 Technician FF Benning joined the Weyburn Volunteer Fire Brigade on 5 Feb 1992 Hired full time 5 Jan 1993 FF Schweitzer was hired full time on 3 Mar Years 7.06 Years Incident Command System 200 NFPA 1670 Surface Ice Rescue NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 1 NFPA 1041 Instructor 3 Evaluator NFPA 1033 Arson Investigator* NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector 2 NFPA 1002 Driver / Operator NFPA 472 HazMat 3 Technician Incident Command System 200 NFPA 1670 Surface Ice Rescue NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer NFPA 1041 Instructor 1 NFPA 1035 Public Fire and Life Safety Educator NFPA 1033 Arson Investigator* NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector 1 NFPA 1002 Driver / Operator NFPA 472 HazMat 3 Technician FF Sawatzky was hired full time on 10 Feb Years NFPA 1041 Instructor 1 NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector 1 NFPA 472 HazMat 2 Operations Page 3 of 20

4 Paid-on-Call Firefighters A Platoon As of 28 Mar 2015 Platoon 51A Membership History Years of Service Qualification Highlights Paid on Call Platoon Leader Leko joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 3 March Lindsay is employed full time by the Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of the Environment. Paid on Call FF Greig joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 3 Apr Jim is employed full time by South Country Equipment Ltd. Paid on Call FF Schenk joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 24 June Dean is employed full time by Precision Agriculture Years Years 5.75 Years Paid on Call FF Neiszner joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 20 May Curtis is employed full time by Reardon Well Servicing Ltd Years NIL Paid on Call FF Wendt joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 18 Jun Nicole is owner/operator of Sunrise Day Care Years NIL FF Vacancy FF Vacancy FF Vacancy Page 4 of 20

5 Paid-on-Call Firefighters B Platoon As of 28 Mar 2015 Platoon 51B Membership History Years of Service Qualification Highlights Paid on Call Platoon Leader Kerr joined the Weyburn Volunteer Fire Brigade on 12 March George is employed full time by the City of Weyburn. Paid on Call FF Struthers joined the Weyburn Volunteer Fire Brigade on 2 May Don is employed full time by Crescent Point Energy Years Years Paid on Call FF Ereth joined the Weyburn Volunteer Fire Brigade on 2 June Jim is employed full time by the Southeast Cornerstone School Division # 209. Paid on Call FF Cayen joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 24 Aug Joe is the Franchise Owner/Operator of Canadian Tire Years 5.59 Years Paid on Call FF Zaretski joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 29 Sep Sheamos is employed by HSE Integrated Ltd Years Paid on Call FF Gateman joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 23 Feb Gord is employed by the Weyburn Police Service Years Paid on Call FF Robertson joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 4 Apr Lisa is employed full time by CFSL AM Years Paid on Call FF Hudson joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 8 Nov Mike is employed at the Cenovus Energy Plant Years NIL Page 5 of 20

6 Paid-on-Call Firefighters C Platoon As of 28 Mar 2015 Platoon 51C Membership History Years of Service Qualification Highlights Paid on Call Platoon Leader Kievits joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 1 May Laurie is employed full time at HSE Integrated Ltd Years Paid on Call FF Oberg joined the Weyburn Volunteer Fire Brigade on 6 Sep Wade is the Principal of the Weyburn Comprehensive School. Paid on Call FF Van Roon joined the Weyburn Volunteer Fire Brigade on 12 Jan Jeremy is employed full by Canadian Tire Years 5.20 Years Paid on Call FF Lang joined the Weyburn Volunteer Fire Brigade on 25 Jan Rod is employed full time by SaskPower Years Paid on Call FF Ehman joined the Weyburn Volunteer Fire Brigade on 9 Jul Bryce is employed full time by Parrish and Heimbecker Ltd Years NIL Paid on Call FF McMillan joined the Weyburn Volunteer Fire Brigade on 21 Aug Andrew is employed full time by Bravo Oilfield Safety Services LP Years FF Vacancy FF Vacancy Page 6 of 20

7 Paid-on-Call Firefighters D Platoon Platoon 51D Membership History As of 28 Mar 2015 Years of Service Qualification Highlights Paid on Call Platoon Leader Cooke joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 8 Oct Kevin is employed full time at the Cenovus Energy Plant Years NFPA 1041 Instructor 2 NFPA 1002 Driver / Operator Paid on Call FF Kaip joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 4 Jan Mike is employed full time by Great Plains Ford Years Paid on Call FF Paul joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 18 Jul Darren is employed full by the Weyburn Cooperative Association Years Paid on Call FF Bowerin joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 26 Jul Lorne is employed full time by the Apache Corporation Years Paid on Call FF Briscoe joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 15 Mar Kyle is employed full time by HSE Integrated Ltd Years Paid on Call FF Hignett joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 7 Jan Chuck is employed full time by the Enerplus Corporation Years Paid on Call FF Storle joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 3 May Jesse is a Farmer Years Paid on Call FF Gateman joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 8 Oct Katelyn is employed full time by the Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop Corporation Years Page 7 of 20

8 RESIGNATIONS Resignations Membership History Resigned Service Paid on Call Firefighter Trevor Blaine joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 2 Mar 2005 having served for a brief time a few years earlier. Trevor is employed by SaskPower and accepted a transfer to Regina. 31 Jan Deputy Fire Chief Steven Debienne joined the Weyburn Fire Department on 29 Sep 2008 and was promoted to Fire Chief on 14 December Steve worked briefly for Par Contracting and is now Deputy Fire Chief in Taber AB. Paid on Call Firefighter Mike Cole joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 8 Aug 2008 Promoted to Deputy Chief on 1 Mar 2011 and returned to the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 27 Mar Mike is employed as a car salesman in Dauphin MB. 3 Mar Aug Paid on Call Firefighter Mason Sawatzky joined the Weyburn Fire Brigade on 23 Jul 2012 and was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief on 6 May 2013, and Acting Fire Chief on 3 Mar 2014 until relieved by Chief Almond on 2 Jun Mason is employed as full time firefighter with Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services. 19 Sep Page 8 of 20

9 City Area Served: Rural Area Served km 2 (6.09 mi²) 1,300 km 2 ( mi²) Total assessed value of all structures and property protected $2,694,101, Page 9 of 20

10 Weyburn Fire Department s Experience NAME EXPERIENCE Years Almond 15-Oct Kerr 12-Mar Whiteoak 20-Jul Struthers 2-May Benning 5-Feb Cooke 8-Oct Ereth 2-Jun Kaip 4-Jan Oberg 6-Sep Kievits 1-May Leko 3-Mar Greig 3-Apr Padre Ferrier 2-Oct Schweitzer 3-Mar Schenk 24-Jun Cayen 24-Aug Zaretski 29-Sep VanRoon 12-Jan Neiszner 20-May Gateman, G 23-Feb Paul 26-Apr Bowerin 26-Jul Lang 25-Jan Briscoe 15-Mar Robertson 4-Apr Hignett 7-Jan Storle 3-May Wendt 18-Jun Ehman 9-Jul Hudson 8-Nov Sawatzky 10-Feb McMillan 21-Aug Gateman, K 8-Oct Page 10 of 20

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15 MAJOR CALLS Top Three City Fire Losses Top Three Rural Fire Losses $400, Mobile Home (WTC) $2,000,000, Frac Site $350, Pump Jacks $3,000, Cenovous $40, Vehicle Fire $300, RV Fire Fire Alarm Fire Alarm Page 15 of 20

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17 TRAINING & EDUCATION Success of this fire department depends on a highly motivated workforce that has integrity and professional expertise. Each employee is charged with representing the City of Weyburn, its Mission and Values on a daily basis. We have identified core fire and rescue practices and competencies which are integral to providing quality services to the community. Our constantly evolving environment has fire services faced with an increasing need to develop and maintain new skill sets through innovative training programs. For example, changes in building codes and building materials have significantly changed firefighting techniques. As well, certain training components must always be delivered using practical instructor-led methods to ensure hands-on competency have been attained. New recruit training, confirming core competencies and officer command instruction must meet industry standards to ensure effective service delivery. We continue to utilize Firehouse (database software) as a means of documenting delivered programs and in the future years we endeavor to fully realize its potential in organizing recertification of required skills and references of basic competencies. Departmental goals have been achieved through consistent training and re-certification of firefighters. The quality of training is reflected in the service delivered to citizens and provides for a safe work environment. In 2014 this fire department completed over 3,400 hours of training. This training encompassed all personnel from the Fire Chief to the newest recruit. Training topics included fire suppression, incident and emergency management, rescue techniques, stress management, healthy lifestyles, and firefighter recruitment and retention. The Weyburn Fire Department has adopted and embraced the philosophy of learning is a lifelong experience. Page 17 of 20

18 PUBLIC EDUCATION Public education activities and initiatives are at the very heart of modern firefighting. Statistics conclude that the aged, infirmed and very young populations are more vulnerable to the dangers of fire. It is extremely difficult to quantify how many man lives have been saved and injuries prevented or dollar losses mitigated. The major highlights of this year s public education program have included school and daycare visits, fire department open houses, youth and senior group lectures and a household smoke alarm campaign. FIRE PREVENTION Fire Prevention is the first line of defense against the deadly affects of fire. With the application of The National Fire Code, this fire department protects its citizens and visitors. In 2014, we conducted 134 fire safety prevention inspections and follow-up inspections within the City of Weyburn. Fire Inspections are conducted on businesses, (including industrial, institutional, mercantile) and multi-dwelling residences. These inspections are conducted by firefighters with NFPA 1031 Level 1 or Level 2 Fire Inspector certification. This component of the fire service enables emergency responders to become more physically familiar with properties in the event of a fire occurrence and provides an opportunity to educate and assist business and property owners as well as the general public with the importance of fire prevention and fire safety. We also inspect residential units upon request. When a fire occurs, determining the cause can be a very complicated technical process requiring the assistance of other outside agencies. Understanding the cause of a fire helps address hazardous or defective appliances and equipment leading to the removal of such items from general service or sale through a recall of the product. It is crucial to the success of fire prevention to evaluate every fire in order to assist in the continued education of the public and fire department personnel. Page 18 of 20

19 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT The Weyburn Fire Department, the Weyburn Fire Brigade and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2989 have been putting in countless off duty hours, working in tandem to promote their community and supporting many nonprofit causes and organizations. The Annual Car Show and Shine Barbeque have raised $7, since 2008 in support of Saskatchewan s burn wards and hospitals with specialized equipment and training for nurses and doctors. The Weyburn Fire Brigade s Ladies night raised $ 12, in The Brigade has earmarked this money for training aids and equipment for the fire training ground. The Muscular Dystrophy s boot drive and fundraising activities has raised $18, in Weyburn during the past 3 years Page 19 of 20

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