Municipality of Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services 2010 ANNUAL REPORT 2010 TANKER / PUMPER TRUCK

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1 Municipality of Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services 2010 ANNUAL REPORT 2010 TANKER / PUMPER TRUCK

2 Municipality of Port Hope Fire & Emergency Services 2010 ANNUAL REPORT Table of Contents Table of Contents...1 Message from the Director of Fire & Emergency Services Fire Department Personnel Structure Statistics Total Call Volume 4 Total Incidents by Response Type.5 Breakdown of Total Response Type..6 Station 1 Incidents.7 Station 2 Incidents.8 Station 3 Incidents.9 Monthly Medical Assists Comparison 10 Fire Losses..11 Fire Prevention..12 Inspection 12 Fire Prevention Activities Training Recognitions and Promotions..17 Recruits Tanker/Pumper Truck Rescue/Pumper Truck.20 Mutual Aid 21 Community Involvement Cooperative Education Student Placement Program...24 Initiatives Completed in Goals and Objectives in

3 Municipality of Port Hope Fire & Emergency Services Rob Collins, Director of Fire and Emergency Services 56 Queen Street Port Hope ON Canada L1A 3Z Fax: Mayor and Council Re: Fire Department Annual Report I am pleased to present the 2010 Fire Department Annual Report was a year of significant changes in our approach to fire protection in the Municipality of Port Hope, with a renewed focus on Fire Prevention and Public Education to go along with a very capable fire suppression program. The addition of a full-time equivalent contract Fire Prevention Officer enabled us to start an ambitious Fire Code compliance program. The FPO, working with volunteer firefighters, was able to complete a number of compliance inspections on multi-unit residential, commercial and mixed-use properties within the Municipality. The program showed immediate results; a December fire in the heritage business area was contained to a single apartment, thanks in great measure to upgrades made by the building owner in order to gain Fire Code compliance. In addition to the inspection program, new public education initiatives and an enhanced smoke alarm program were introduced. These new initiatives will not only allow us to meet legislated obligations, but more importantly will allow us to reach more residents with important fire safety information. Other notable achievements in 2010 included continued steps toward the completion of the recommendations from the Fire Service Master Plan. Upgrades to the department s apparatus fleet continued, with the purchase of a new multi-purpose Tanker/Pumper truck for Station 3 and the contract award for the purchase of the first of 3 new Pumper/Rescue trucks to be delivered over the next several years. These new vehicles will ensure that we maintain up to date equipment in order to maximize our response abilities as well as to provide the highest level of responder safety. Respectfully Submitted, Rob Collins, Director of Fire & Emergency Services 2

4 2010 FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL STRUCTURE Fire Department Structure depicts the overall station makeup and personnel for the 2010 report year ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Director of Fire & Emergency Services Rob Collins Deputy Chief Jim Wheeler Secretary Kim Sleeman Station 1 District Chief Glenn Case Station 2 District Chief Shawn Coull Station 3 District Chief Barry Thompson Chief Fire Prevention Officer Chris Bihun Chief Training Officer Bob Cranley Captain Darren Clarke Ed Horne Kevin Strong Captain Dave Drummond Chris Smith David Lent Captain Ed Coull Dwight Vorsteveld Brad Goodwin Lieutenant Brian Bernard Lieutenant Ian Archibald Lieutenant Jamie Ferguson Firefighter Mike Boughen Bill Read Phil Cranston Mike Mitchell Jonathan Smith Steve Mitchell Kevin Bernard Dan Walker Chuck Smith Paul Brunton John Traverse Allan MacDonald Trevor Tremblay Daniel McLean Mark Lent Bill Drummond Wayne Fryer Glenn Cranston Paul Sanche Eric Poulton Firefighter Keith Davis David Mitchell Dave Elizuk Roger Palmer Mark Chard Joe Holmes Robert Hudson William Cranley Michael Beatty Brian Honey Devan Horner Dean Lycett Nicholas Kennedy Darren Stitt John Robinson Firefighter John Prescott Chris Howes Craig Barr Wayne Mahaffy Cavin Cummings Richard Ward Matthew Campbell Lee Coleshill Will Vinge Gary O'Donnell Ryan Michael Andrew Vorsteveld Malcolm Taylor Cory Hopps 3

5 2010 STATISTICS The charts on the following pages illustrate the annual call volume comparison, the total incidents by response type for the municipality and the breakdown of incidents per station Total Call Volume Number of Calls Year Call Volume Comparison The annual volume of calls stayed in the same range from Since 2009 the number of calls has decreased significantly due to the change in the Emergency Medical Services Tiered Response Agreement with the County of Northumberland. 4

6 2010 TOTAL INCIDENTS BY RESPONSE TYPE The incidents in the pie graph below contain the types of incidents our fire department responded to in The incident types are set by the Ontario Fire Marshal s Office (OFM) on a Standard Incident Report (SIR) Codes List. All fire departments are required to provide the (OFM) with quarterly response reports as mandated by the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Incidents by Response Type Other 21 (5%) Open Air Burning 22 (5%) Fire 62 (15%) Public Hazard 15 (4%) Pre-Fire Conditions 13 (3%) Medical Assist 102 (25%) False Alarms 107 (27%) Rescue 64 (16%) Response Type Breakdown FALSE ALARMS 107 (27%) 36 - Alarm System Equipment Malfunction 21 - Alarm System Equipment Accidental Activation 3 - Human Malicious intent, prank 4 - Human Perceived Emergency 17 - Human Accidental activation by person 4 - CO False Alarm perceived emergency 18 - CO False Alarm equipment malfunction 4 - Other False Fire Calls 5

7 MEDICAL ASSISTS 102 (25%) 8 - Oxygen Administered 1- CPR Administered 4 - Asphyxia, Respiratory Condition 6 - Seizure 14 - Chest pains or suspected heart attack 5 - Medical Aid Not Required on Arrival 9 - Vital Signs Absent 22 - Accident or illness related cuts, factures, person fainted 28 - Other Medical/Resuscitator Call 5 - Medical/resuscitator call no action required RESCUE 64 (16%) 1 - Animal Rescue 1 - Vehicle Extrication 58 - Vehicle Collision 2 - Persons Trapped in Elevator 1 - Other Rescue 1 - Recue False Alarm FIRE 62 (15%) 48 - Fire 14 - No Loss Outdoor Fire OPEN AIR BURNING 22 (5%) 18 - Open air burning/unauthorized controlled burning (no uncontrolled fire) 4 - Authorized controlled burning complaint PRE-FIRE CONDITIONS 13 (3%) 4 - Overheat (no fire, e.g. engines, mechanical devices) 2 - Pot on Stove (no fire) 7 - Other (cooking/toasting/smoke/steam no fire) PUBLIC HAZARD 15 (4%) 6 - Gas Leak Natural Gas 3 - Spill Gasoline or Fuel 2 - Power Lines Down, Arcing 1 - CO incident, CO Present (exc false alarms) 2 - Public Hazard no action required 1 - Other Public Hazard OTHER 21 (5%) 2 - Assisting Other FD: Mutual Aid 3 - Other Public Service 6 - Call cancelled on route 10 - Incident not found 6

8 Breakdown of Calls for Station 1 (245 Ontario Street) Station Incidents Open Air Burning 11 (5%) Pre-Fire Conditions 10 (4%) False Alarms 96 (38%) Fires 39 (16%) Other 9 (3%) Public Hazard 15 (6%) Rescue 30 (12%) Medical Assist 41 (16%) This pie chart shows the breakdown of 251 calls received for the Station 1 area in The average number of personnel responding to all calls in the Station 1 area, including medical calls, was 11. This includes those on scene, as well as those on stand by should further assistance be required. The total staff hours were 2,376 and the average response time was 6 minutes. 7

9 Breakdown of Calls for Station 2 (4366 County Road 2, Welcome) Station 2-82 Incidents Other 8 (10%) Pre-Fire Conditions 2 (2%) Fires 13 (16%) Open Air Burning 5 (6%) False Alarms 6 (7%) Medical Assist 21 (26%) Rescue 27 (33%) This pie chart shows the breakdown of 82 calls received for the Station 2 area in The average number of personnel responding to all calls in the Station 2 area, including medical calls, was 8. This includes those on scene, as well as those on stand by should further assistance be required. The total staff hours were 835 and the average response time was 10 minutes. This is due to fewer firefighters living in close proximity to Station 2, their availability and also due to the number of kilometres required to travel from the station to the incident scene.. 8

10 Breakdown of Calls for Station 3 (3585 Ganaraska Road, Garden Hill) Station 3-73 Incidents Pre-Fire Conditions 1 (1%) Open Air Burning 6 (8%) Other 4 (5%) Fires 10 (14%) False Alarms 5 (7%) Rescue 7 (10%) Medical Assist 40 (55%) This pie chart shows the breakdown of 73 calls received for the Station 3 area in The average number of personnel responding to all calls in the Station 3 area, including medical calls was 10. This includes those on scene, as well as those on stand by should further assistance be required. The total staff hours were 835 and the average response time was 12 minutes. 9

11 MONTHLY MEDICAL ASSIST COMPARISON The new Emergency Medical Services Tiered Response Agreement between the County of Northumberland and the Municipality of Port Hope was implemented in the last half of Prior to this the fire department responded to all dispatched medical assists. Approximately 50% of the time ambulances were on scene first and fire department assistance was not required. The new agreement states that the Port Hope Fire Department is to be notified following Central Ambulance Communication Centre (CACC) committal or information update to a call for the following conditions: All Motor Vehicle Accidents All code 4 emergency calls when ambulance response to the scene is greater than 10 minutes and when there is a clear response time advantage. The table below compares the yearly medical calls for each station. MEDICAL ASSISTS Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 All Stations Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr May May May May June June June June July July July July Aug Aug Aug Aug Sept Sept Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Total Total Total Total

12 2010 FIRE LOSSES In 2010 the Municipality of Port Hope had 48 fire incidents with a total fire loss of $827,000. The total Station 1 area dollar loss was $530,000; Station 2 area $269,400 and Station 3 area $26,900. The table below lists the fire incidents by station with estimated losses of $1000 dollars or more Fire Incidents over $1000 Station 1 Date Address Dollar Loss Jan 2 Molson St $60,000 Jan 26 Choate Rd 10,000 Mar 8 Peacock Blvd 1000 Mar 14 Ontario St 30,000 Mar 20 Scott Crt 1000 Apr 23 CPR Bridge - Beside Canadian Tire 1000 May 12 Highway 401 E 1km east of Hamilton Rd 2000 Jun 18 Highway 401 E east of Hamilton Rd 3000 Aug 17 Peter St 25,000 Aug 27 CP Rail at King & Peter Street 1000 Aug 30 Ontario St 65,000 Sep 5 Burnham Blvd 20,000 Sep 21 Telephone Rd 1500 Oct 13 Ridout St 3000 Nov 9 Wellington St 1000 Dec 11 County Rd 28 Ultramar 100,000 Dec 13 Walton St 200,000 Dec 26 Peacock Blvd 2000 Station 2 Date Address Dollar Loss Jan 4 Knoxville Rd 110,000 Feb 14 Lakeshore Rd 150,000 Mar 28 Highway 401 W 2,000 May 8 4th Line 5,000 May 11 Knoxville Rd 1,000 Jul 28 Highway 401 E 1 km west of Cty Rd 2 2,000 Oct 11 Bickle Rd 1,000 Station 3 Date Address Dollar Loss Mar 14 Eagleson Line 20,000 Jun 13 County Rd 65 south of 7th Line 3,500 Jul 2 Oak Hill Rd 2,000 Oct 20 County Road 9 and Tinkerville Road 1,000 Fire Loss History Year Total Fire Loss Highest Fire Loss 2004 $1,703,500 Cty Rd 10 $1,500, $1,248,360 Toronto Rd $1,200, $1,204,800 Richardsons Rd $1,000, $2,244,400 Walton St. $1,500, $349,250 Stanley Dr. & 263 Ridout St. $160, $222,000 Bramley St $75, $827,050 Walton Street $200,000 11

13 FIRE PREVENTION In accordance with the Master Fire Plan a part-time contract position was created to ensure the municipality is in compliance with the Fire Prevention and Protection Act, which prescribes certain types of fire safety inspections, public education programs, and other specific safety initiatives. The duties of a Fire Prevention Officer (FPO) include the provision of an effective and efficient fire prevention program, consistent with procedures, policies, guidelines, bylaws, provincial and federal legislation and other government guidelines and regulations. The FPO provides public education programs for fire safety, provides leadership and direction to firefighters assigned to carry out fire prevention inspection programs and public education programs; maintains property inspection and follow up; life safety education programs and fire prevention initiatives. Inspections The Fire Prevention Inspection Program involves proactive fire code compliance inspections of multi-use residential, commercial and identified higher risk properties throughout the Municipality. The goal of the inspections is to ensure that all fire safety measures prescribed by the Ontario Fire Code are in place. In 2010 the Fire Prevention Department performed 138 inspections. Inspections included all of the major occupancy classifications, assembly, industrial, institutional, mercantile, and residential* (residential inspections include Foster Homes and Bed & Breakfast establishments), with the major focus on the downtown area. More than half of the downtown buildings required upgrades to meet the current Ontario Fire Code reguirements but fewer than half of them needed major work. Inspections at local schools, assembly halls, multi-unit residential buildings, commercial and industrial operations and care facilities will be the future focus. The structural fire at 112 Walton St., December 13, 2010 is an excellent example of prevention effectiveness; an updated fire alarm system provided occupants with early warning to escape and allowed for an earlier response by firefighters. Additional mandatory fire safety measures, prescribed by the Fire Code and installed by the landlord in response to our inspection report, contributed to the containment of the fire to a single apartment. The total damage caused by this fire was approximately $200,000; by comparison, as similar Walton St. fire in 2007 caused $1.5 million in damage. The Fire Prevention department attended and participated in Northumberland County Fire Prevention meetings and also planned and hosted a one day training seminar for the County Fire Prevention Officers and Senior Officers on Part 9, Retrofit of the Ontario Fire Code. 12

14 Fire Prevention Activities Throughout the year the Fire Prevention department carried out public education on fire safety and awareness through presentations or booths set up at the following activities: Beatrice Strong YMCA Daycare Legion Centre presentation Emergency Preparedness Week Family Safety Day Fire Extinguisher Training - Regency Manor & St. John's Anglican Church Fire Prevention education - Brownies & Scouts Fire Safety inservice presentations to local businesses and their staff Ganaraska Conservation Summer Camp George Hamilton Public School Fun Fest Junior Fire Fighter Camp North Hope Fun Fest Port Hope & District Agricultural Society Fall Fair booth Public education events - Beatrice Strong, Ganaraska Trails, George Hamilton, North Hope, St. Anthony s, Scriven Academy School The Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPP-C Program) Tim Horton's Day Camp Town Park Recreation Centre Summer Camp Trinity College Summer Camp Town Park Recreation Centre Halloween Party Numerous hall tours to individuals and small community groups 2010 Junior Firefighter Camp Kids Junior Firefighter Camp Fire Extinguisher Demonstration (Photo by D. Gibson of SNAP) 13

15 Fire Prevention Week Activities Fire Prevention Week was October 3-9, 2010 and the theme was; Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With! It s the law in Ontario to have working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. Yet, all too often the fire service responds to fires in homes with no working smoke alarms. During Fire Prevention Week the department conducted public education events at Davis Independent, Port Hope Public Library read with Sparky, Open House and Hall Tours at all 3 Stations, Gilmer s Home Hardware, Ganaraska Trails School, North Hope Central School, George Hamilton School, Beatrice Strong School and St. Anthony s Elementary School. Sparky during Fire Prevention Week. Residential Sprinkler Trailer The Ontario Fire Marshal s, Residential Sprinkler Trailer was used twice by the Fire Prevention department; at Family Safety Day in July and again at the Fall Fair in September. This trailer demonstrates the effectiveness of sprinkler systems for life safety and property protection. The future of new homes being built with such a fire suppression system will greatly lower fatalities and property damage in the municipality and province. Demonstration Sprinkler Trailer at Family Safety Day in Memorial Park. Fire Prevention Officer, Chris Bihun and Firefighter John Robinson 14

16 TRAINING Firefighters face the risk of burns, smoke inhalation, toxic chemicals and injury due to falling debris and explosions. To protect themselves and the community they serve, firefighters are required to undergo extensive training. In 2010, the training division developed and implemented over 50 training programs to the firefighters. Directed by the Chief Training Officer, each station s training facilitator instructed the necessary education in order to provide the level of professional service our community deserves while maintaining compliance with the applicable legislation, standards and procedures. Three to four mandatory training sessions are held every month for approximately 3 hours. A few of the key subjects completed included the following: Auto Extrication Search and Rescue AED Recertification Pumper Operations Aerial Operations Firefighter Self Rescue Water Supply Ladders Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Rapid Intervention Team BLS Pro First Aid Size Up HazMat Awareness Radio Communications Live Structure Fire Scenario Team Building Live Fire Training In order to survive, firefighters must be able to think clearly and solve problems quickly under extreme stress. This can be especially difficult in an actual fire, so training instructors conduct live fire training drills. A building is purposely set on fire to give firefighters the opportunities to develop these skills. The overall goal of this behavioral training is to instill good habits in firefighters through repeated exposure. During two days in April and August, live fire training was conducted in a burning structure acquired from residents who generously donated the use of their building to be intentionally burned for firefighter training. 15

17 Hazardous Material Training The Emergency Response and Training Assistance Support Agreement between Cameco Corporation and the Municipality of Port Hope was authorized in This agreement authorizes the joint develop of training and response plans to improve co-ordination and communication between them and to ensure that the combined response and fire protection programs of Cameco s Emergency Response Team and the Fire Department comply with NFPA 801 standards. Cameco provides, at its expense, the firefighters of the Fire Department, in conjunction with the training Cameco provides to its Emergency Response Team, refresher and recertification training and joint training to permit them to maintain or enhance their National Fire Protection Association 472 standard (NFPA 472), Operations Level qualifications annually and hazardous materials training. In November new firefighters attended a three day Hazardous Material Awareness Operations level certification course and certified firefighters attended a one day refresher course. 16

18 RECOGNITIONS in 2010 The firefighters in the table below achieved 5, 10, 15 or 20 Years of Service with the Municipality of Port Hope in Name Number of Years Auxiliary Firefighter Keith Davis 20 years + 2 years Firefighter Bill Read 15 years + 1 year Firefighter David Mitchell 10 years Firefighter Wayne Mahaffy 5 years Firefighter Robert Hudson 5 years Firefighter Paul Brunton 5 years Firefighter Craig Barr 5 years PROMOTIONS IN 2010 Captain David Lent David Lent was promoted to the rank of Captain on June 1, David has been a volunteer firefighter with the municipality since Lieutenant Ian Archibald Ian Archibald was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on December 1, Ian has been a volunteer firefighter with the municipality since

19 2010 RECRUITS As part of the hiring process to become a Volunteer Firefighter with the Municipality of Port Hope Fire Department, the 5 recruits hired in 2010 were required to successfully complete the Recruit Firefighter Training Program. This program was delivered by senior officers and firefighters of the department in conjunction with the Eastern Ontario Fire Academy in Norwood Recruit Graduation at the Eastern Ontario Fire Academy Nicholas Kennedy, Eric Poulton, Andrew Vorsteveld, Ryan Michael, & Cory Hopps 18

20 2010 TANKER / PUMPER TRUCK This vehicle, built in Ottawa by Eastway Emergency Vehicles, is a multipurpose truck capable of hauling 2500 Imperial gallons of water. It has a rated fire pump capable of pumping 5000 litres per minute, allowing it to be used as a pumper if required. The truck is fully compliant with the newest NFPA safety requirements and has advanced safety features including an electronic stability system to enhance responder safety. 19

21 2011 RESCUE / PUMPER TRUCK The contract to build this multi-purpose vehicle was awarded to Eastway Emergency Vehicles in 2010; the vehicle is scheduled for delivery in the summer of This truck will replace the aging pumper #172 at Station 2 in Welcome. The new truck has a 5000 litres/minute rated fire pump, an onboard foam system and an electronically-controlled high-volume monitor nozzle. In addition to operating as a front-line pumper, the truck will be a fullyequipped rescue truck; it will carry heavy hydraulic extrication equipment, as well as a variety of rescue tools. There will be an on-board 50kw generator and an 8,000 watt elevating light tower. The truck will carry a crew of 5 firefighters in a fully-enclosed cab. This is the first of 3 identical Rescue / Pump apparatus recommended in the Fire Master Plan; the second unit will be delivered in 2012 and deployed to Station 1, and the plan calls for the purchase of another for Station 3 in

22 MUTUAL AID Mutual Aid Meetings Fire Departments within Northumberland County alternate hosting monthly Mutual Aid meetings. These meetings are used as an educational forum for the firefighters with guest speakers or practical drills arranged for the particular meeting. The Municipality of Port Hope Fire Department hosted a meeting on August 26, 2010 at Station 1 and Team 1 Academy, Emergency Response & Rescue Specialist provided a presentation on Confined Space Mutual Aid Requests In emergency services, mutual aid is an agreement among emergency responders to lend assistance across jurisdictional boundaries. This may occur due to an emergency response that exceeds local resources, such as a disaster or a multiple-alarm fire. In 2010 the Municipality of Port Hope Fire Department received two requests for assistance from Hamilton Township. One from the Bewdley Fire Department on April 17, 2010 to assist with a structure fire at 3949 Irving Goheen Road and the second was requested on May 17, 2010 to assist the Baltimore Fire Department east of Gages Creek at Hamilton Rd and Peter Street for a barn fire. 21

23 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT The newly-formed Firefighters Association started taking over the fund raising and community service events, Firefighters also supported the department s Fire Prevention initiatives by volunteering their time for a variety of Public Education events. Some of the events included the Annual Firefighter Pancake Breakfast, the Municipality of Port Hope Fire Department/Port Hope Police Services Chief s Challenge Charity Hockey Game, Bowling for Kids Sake, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, North Hope Fun Fest, Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny, Junior Firefighter Camp, Port Hope Agricultural Society Fair and numerous school presentations. Annual Firefighter Pancake Breakfast at the Canton Municipal Office August 2010 Firefighters D. Horner & A. MacDonald Deputy Chief J. Wheeler & Luke Archibald Fill The Boot Event at Davis Independent and Gilmer s Home Building Centre June 2010 for the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation. District Chief, Glenn Case, Firefighter Devon Horner, Chair of 3rd Party Events with the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Nancy Kennedy and Chief Fire Prevention Officer Chris Bihun. The Port Hope Firefighters Association raised $1,300. Photo courtesy of Ted Amsden 22

24 Firefighter Wayne Fryer, Captain Dave Drummond, Firefighter Steve Mitchell and Captain Dave Lent practice shore rescue techniques for the Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny race April 3. Photo courtesy of Ted Amsden Canada Day Parade North Hope Central Public School Presentation Captains E. Coull and D. Vorsteveld Firefighters L. Coleshill and G. O Donnell Firefighter Extrication Demonstration Port Hope Agricultural Society Fall Fair September

25 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT PLACEMENT PROGRAM Over the last few years the Fire Department has offered field placement opportunities to students who are interested in the Fire & Emergency Services field. Supervised by Deputy Chief Wheeler, the students learn a number of duties performed by the firefighters through observation, study and practical exercises. Students are also introduced to public safety and education through a review of fire safety literature, videos and other materials and assist the Fire Prevention Officer with public education. During 2010 the department hosted the following students: Mark Weygang, St. Mary s Secondary School Josh Fulford, Port Hope High School Zachary Vaspori, Port Hope High School Port Hope High School student Kyle Donnelly and Sir Sandford Fleming College students Leisa Graham and Kathleen Provost also attended in

26 INITIATIVES COMPLETED IN To enhance fire prevention and public education; a part-time Fire Prevention Officer was appointed. 2. A new Pumper/Tanker truck built by Eastway Emergency Vehicles of Ottawa replaced the 1995 Tanker at Station 3 and the 1995 Tanker was moved to Station 2. This gave the department the capability to shuttle efficient water to a fire. 3. Awarded contract for the construction of a new Pumper/Rescue truck to replace the existing 1991 pumper at Station 2 to Eastway Emergency Vehicles of Ottawa. 4. Upgrades to Station 1, including the installation of a new HVAC system, a back-up generator system and roof repair were completed. 5. Four new Auto Extrication Air Bags were purchased as the existing bags were over 20 years old. 6. The Station 3 hall floor was upgraded to improve proper water drainage and resolve potential health and safety hazards. 7. Two new laptops and a photo identification system were obtained for the Emergency Operations Centre with partial funding from the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program through Emergency Management Ontario. 8. The newly-formed Firefighters Association started taking over the fund raising and community service events. 25

27 2011 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Develop new central training facility, including training tower and classrooms. 2. Purchase of new Off-road capable ATV unit for wildland firefighting and rescues (Ganaraska Forest responses, etc). 3. Purchase of Pumper/Rescue apparatus for Station 1, to replace 1990 pumper truck. 4. New Emergency Training and Support Agreement with Cameco Corp, to update the existing support agreement. 5. Obtain a Bunker Gear Rack for Station 3. The bunker gear racking upgrades involve relocating due to health and safety concerns and providing better drying conditions, this will prolong the life span of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 6. Planning stages have begun to replace the now decommissioned Fire Safety Trailer with a new, innovative and cost effective apparatus. Completion date is expected to be the summer of