Roseville Fire Department 2013 Annual Report

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1 Roseville Fire Department 2013 Annual Report

2 Introduction Chief s Greeting: 2013 for the fire department was a year of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new. An exceptionally exciting year which saw a departmental transformation ending the foundational period, consisting of the first sixty-nine year history of the fire department. We said goodbye to our district fire response program with the closing of fire stations #2 and #3. Surrounded by current and retired firefighters, the flags over both stations were lowered for the last time signifying the end of an era. On October 12, 2013 at approximately 1330 hours, the fire department raised the flag over our new home which was more than three years in the making. We are now well positioned to take on the new challenges facing both Roseville Fire and the fire service as a whole. While some of these challenges are known and some will develop over time, one thing we know for certain is it will take a new generation of firefighters possessing Experience, Exceptional Level Training, Ability to Lead, Vision, Selflessness, and the relentless drive for improvement of both self and department. It s through these qualities we will provide the community with the best possible service. This will be our future. Sincerely, Timothy O Neill Fire Chief

3 New Fire Station As the calendar turned over into 2013 the new fire station was nothing more than a foundation and a few concrete blocks reaching up from the ground. Month by month the new station began to take shape, and by spring there was a fully enclosed building surrounded by a lot of mud. Each day was more exciting than the next. We watched as each and every component of the building came together, from doors and windows, to walls and flooring. The finish work took place during the summer months. By August, the majority of the building was complete and we began the process of punch-list items and prepared to begin our long awaited move into the station. Late August marked the height of the movein process so that we could be fully operational by our goal of early October. On September 1 st Fire Administration moved from its location in City Hall to its new home in the fire station. With Fire Administration on site, it allowed us to make the final thirty day push to finalize the building and furnishings for operation. Early in the morning of October 1 st the fire department officially decommissioned fire stations #2 & #3. This marked the final chapter in the department s three station response structure. Surrounded by current and retired firefighters, the flags at each station were lowered for the final time. The apparatus left the stations for the final time. The apparatus was then moved into the new building and it did not take long before the department was responding from its new home. The Grand Opening Ceremonies for the new fire station were held on October 12 th. This included the raising of the original fire station #1 s flag and presentations by the Mayor, City Manager, Fire Chief, and Construction Representatives. At approximately 1:30 pm the Mayor cut the ribbon of the new station, marking its official opening. The fire department welcomed the general public in to tour the new station. More than 2,200 people participated in the event, which made for an extremely successful introduction of the fire station. It was a great conclusion to a three year planning and building process. The department is now comfortable in its new home and is better prepared to respond to the needs of the community!

4 Roseville Fire 2013 Budget Fire Department Operating Budget 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Administration $ Administration $247,055 Operations $1,069,100 Operations $1,229,100 Prevention $192,945 Prevention $198,540 Training $105,540 Training $99,350 Capital Improvements $326,000 Emergency Management $49,590 Relief Association $355,000 Relief Association $220,000 $2,280,850 $2,043,

5 2013 Accomplishments The new Fire Station was officially completed on October 1st of Responded to a record number of emergencies totaling 4,468 There were no fire fatalities within the city 20 firefighters were promoted from associate firefighter to firefighter Converted the fire department fleet and personal call signs to 600 series consistent with new Ramsey y protocol Purchased and placed in to service new fire helmets for the department Purchased and placed into service a new medic first response unit Purchased and placed in to service a new foam trailer Purchased and placed in to service new Thermal Imaging Camera Completed Blue Card Command Training for all personnel Decommissioned fire station #2 & #3

6 Notable Events Severe Weather On June 21st, 2013 the City of Roseville and surrounding communities were struck with severe weather that produced straight line winds and heavy downpours. The result of this storm was wide-spread damage throughout the city and left approximately 70 the city without power. Due to the damage incurred, the Mayor and City Council members formalized declarations to assist residents in the clean-up efforts. Chief Peterson and Chief Brosnahan served as the Emergency Managers for the city and helped coordinate the response and recovery efforts after the storm. Tanker Fire on y Rd C On Thursday, September 18th of 2013, crews were dispatched to a truck fire at y Rd C west of Long Lake Rd. While enroute, crews received updates that the truck cab was fully involved in fire and it was spreading to the tank. The truck was carrying 7,700 gallons of ethanol, a very volatile flammable liquid. Crews immediately upgraded the call to an ALL-CALL, bringing in firefighters from home. As the on-duty crews arrived they found the truck well involved in fire and began an aggressive fire attack. The Chief s Staff arrived and took command of the incident. They then repositioned the initial crew in case the truck exploded. The Department s specialized utility truck, pulling the new foam trailer arrived and was able to quickly knocked down the fire and covered the area with foam, preventing any reigniting. The tanker suffered significant damage. Therefore, the 7,700 gallons of Ethanol needed to be off-loaded before the truck and trailer were moved from the site. Off-loading and the process of towing the tanker took several hours. Crews finally cleared the scene at about 0600 hours, almost 7 hours after the incident began. Tanker fire off of y Rd C on 9/18/2013

7 Notable Events Hazardous Materials Spill The fire department responded to a reported chemical leak in the 1700 block of y Road C on Friday, August 30th. Crews arrived to find an unknown chemical leaking from a semitrailer. The product could not easily be identified as the trailer was fully loaded and contained several different chemicals. Roseville Fire up-graded the incident bringing in firefighters from home, and requested St. Paul Fire respond with the regional Hazardous Material response team. Crews from St. Paul Fire and Roseville worked for more than six hours to control the spill before turning over the incident to a private clean-up contractor. KARE 11 Food Fight for Hunger On Tuesday, November 26th the fire department was a featured participant in the KARE 11 food fight for hunger held at the Roseville Byerly s. Firefighters were part of Team Julie (Julie Nelson-Anchor) helping advertize the event, assisting with photo opportunities, and helping load trucks with food. All food collected went to local food shelves. Cardiac Full Arrest Save On Wednesday, November 28th the fire department responded to a person down possible heart related issue at Planet Fitness. Upon arrival, crews found a person down not breathing and no pulse. Crews began CPR, provided an airway, and using an AED shocked the patient once. The patient regained breathing and a normal pulse. This cardiac save represents the quick response of Roseville Fire and Police, and the level of training and care the departments provide. Stork Award Lieutenant Jim Chandler and Paul Sorenson were recognized at the officers meeting for assisting in delivering a baby in September. For their performance they were given a certificate of recognition and stork pins by Allina Health. Mom and baby are reportedly doing well. Explorer Post Expansion Roseville Fire has had an Explorer post since the year This past year marked the largest growth since the posts inception, with the addition of nine new members. This trend will probably continue as more and more current firefighter s sons and daughters become old enough to join the post. These young adults are a very eager and energetic group that may some day serve as regular firefighters.

8 EMERGENCY RESPONSE Incident Type Est. Property Est. Content Loss Loss Total Est. Loss Losses Fire Fire, other (100) % $10.00 Building fire (111) % $37, $50, Cooking fire, confined to container (113) $ % $88, % % $ $ $1, % Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue (114) % $1, $1, % Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined (116) % 0.00% Trash or rubbish fire, contained (118) % 0.00% Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other (130) % $ $ % Passenger vehicle fire (131) % $45, $8, $53, % Road freight or transport vehicle fire (132) % $20, $15, $35, % Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire (137) % 0.00% Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire (138) % 0.00% Forest, woods or wildland fire (141) % $10.00 $1.00 $ % Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire (142) % 0.00% Grass Fire (143) % $25.00 $ % Outside rubbish fire, other (150) % 0.00% Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire (151) % 0.0% Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire (154) % $ $ % Special outside fire, other (160) % $1.00 $1.00 $ % Outside equipment fire (162) % $1, $1, % % $105, $75, Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident Rescue, EMS incident, other (300) % Medical assist, assist EMS crew (311) % Severe Weather & Natural Disaster Emergency medical service, other (320) EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury (321) Motor vehicle accident with injuries (322) % Flood assessment (812) Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) (323) Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. (324) % % % % Extrication, rescue, other (350) % Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle (352) % Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator (353) % Water and ice-related rescue, other (360) % Rescue or EMS standby (381) $180, % % % Special Incident Type Special type of incident, other (900) Not Recorded Not Recorded 1.02% 1.02% % % % %

9 EMERGENCY RESPONSE Good Intent Call Good intent call, other (600) % Dispatched and cancelled en route (611) % No incident found on arrival at dispatch address % Smoke scare, odor of smoke (651) Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke (652) % Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle (653) % HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat (671) % % Hazardous Condition (No Fire) Hazardous condition, other (400) % Chemical spill or leak (422) % Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (411) % Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) (412) % Carbon monoxide incident (424) % Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other (440) % Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn (441) % Overheated motor (442) % Breakdown of light ballast (443) % Power line down (444) % Service Call Service Call, other (500) % Person in distress, other (510) % Water or steam leak (522) % Water problem, other (520) % Arcing, shorted electrical equipment (445) % Accident, potential accident, other (460) % Vehicle accident, general cleanup (463) % Attempted burning, illegal action, other (480) % % Smoke or odor removal (531) % Animal rescue (542) % Public service assistance, other (550) % Assist police or other governmental agency (551) % Police matter (552) % Public service (553) % Assist invalid (554) % Unauthorized burning (561) % Cover assignment, standby, moveup (571) % % False Alarm & False Call False alarm or false call, other (700) % Malicious, mischievous false call, other (710) % Bomb scare 0 no bomb (721) % Local alarm system, malicious false alarm (715) % System malfunction, other (730) % Smoke detector activation due to malfunction (733) % Alarm system sounded due to malfunction (735) % CO detector activation due to malfunction (736) % Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat (no fire) Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition (251) % % Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional (741) % Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional (743) Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional (745) % Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO (746) % %

10 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Procedure Administered # of Procedures Airway - Positive Pressure Ventilation 2 Airway-Combitube 16 Airway-Nasopharyngeal 4 Airway-Oropharyngeal 33 Airway-Suctioning 8 Blood Glucose Analysis 233 CPR -Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 34 Defibrillation-Automated (AED) 17 Not Applicable 22 Spinal Immobilization 56 Splinting 3 Venous Access-Extremity 114 Extrication 2 Medication Name # of Procedures Albuterol Sulfate 10 Aspirin (ASA) 38 Glucose (Oral) 7 Nitroglycerin 25 Normal Saline 2 Not Applicable 18 Oxygen (non-rebreather mask) 117 Oxygen by Blow By 4 Oxygen by Mask 36 Oxygen by Nasal Cannula 63 Oxygen by Nebulizer 2

11 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES In 2013 the Fire Department responded to 3,549 medical related incidents. Below is response data for 2013: Location Type # of Runs Health Care Facility (clinic, hospital, nursing home) 397 Home/Residence 2032 Industrial Place and Premises 19 Lake, River, Ocean 1 Not Applicable 9 Not Known 1 Other Location 19 Place of Recreation or Sport 22 Public Building (schools, gov, offices) 97 Residential Institution (assisted living, jail/prison) 344 Street or Highway 190 Trade or Service (Business, bars, restaurants, etc.) 418 Unknown 0 Total 3549 Top 10 Incident Types # of Times Average Patient Age # of Runs Fall Victim 707 Sick Person 539 Breathing Problem 355 Chest Pain 237 Unconscious/Fainting 202 Psychiatric Problems 162 Pain 157 Unknown Problem/Man Down 151 Traffic Crash 104 Hemorrhage/Laceration 96 Less Than Unknown 683

12 2013 TRAINING On-Shift Training Since the department is staffed 24/7, there is training that takes place every day and night. This training takes place mostly in small groups, which makes for a higher level of competency for each firefighter as they get to have more hands-on training rather than large group settings. The training is divided equally between firefighter training and emergency medical training. In 2013, there were 44 different training subjects that were covered. This accounted for the nearly 500 hours of training that took place on-shift. New Station Training A new and exciting part to our on-shift and overall department training was the new fire station training features. There are numerous training features and training amenities built into the fire station. This was a planned effort to improve skills and improve efficiencies that would enhance our on-shift training program. Crews are able to take part in excellent hands-on training without even leaving the fire station. In September, we held multiple small group drills to inform firefighters on vital building operations and in-depth tours on the design and function of the new building. The drills and tours were very thorough in an effort to assure that firefighters were prepared and ready to hit the ground running for the first day of operation out of the new station, which was October 1st. Firefighters can use the standpipe sprinkler system to train for real life scenarios

13 2013 TRAINING Live Burn Training In 2013 the firefighters participated in two different live burns. All firefighters are required to attend at least one live burn training annually as part of their training requirements. One of the opportunities took place in St. Paul and the other in Roseville. The training included proper fire attack, back-up, search and rescue, individual room burns, vertical ventilation, and breaching through a concrete wall. During the live burn in Roseville off of Dale St. the fire department held a controlled burn down of the home, two garages, and a shed. Live burn training still remains the most beneficial training for firefighters. This is especially true when we have the opportunity to perform the training at an acquired structure. Firefighters were able to perform and practice tasks outside of normal day-to-day response as well as beginning to implement some of the Blue Card command training the had received. Mass Decontamination Training On Tuesday May 21st, a multi-company, mass decontamination drill was held at city hall. The fire department brought in instructors to teach the drill as part of a statewide grant through the MN Board of Fire Training and Education (MBFTE). The training was free of charge. The drill started off with firefighters receiving a 45-minute classroom review on mass decontamination procedures, on-scene tactics, safety hazards and concerns for responders. Following the classroom portion, firefighters put on full gear and used the parking lot to perform scenario-based hands-on training. Firefighters went through multiple scenarios on how to set up initial decontamination and patient triage. From there they utilized two engines to perform mass decontamination of multiple patients. The drill served as a new approach to hazardous materials decontamination for short-staffed crews. Approximately 30 firefighters participated in the drill that was three hours long.

14 2013 TRAINING Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation The second multi-company drill of 2013 was focused on refreshing and honing CPR skills. Highperformance CPR is critical to saving lives in those suffering sudden cardiac arrest. This continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. The fire department delivers high-quality CPR, which has led to a survival rate in Roseville which is higher than the national average. Roseville Firefighters gathered on two separate nights in February to review this vital skill and recertify as CPR providers. Magellan: New Foam Trailer On Wednesday, June 12, Magellan hosted the Roseville Fire Department at their tank farm site on y Road C. This was an opportunity to train on and test out our new foam trailer and utility vehicle. Firefighters used Engine-32 to pump water to and through the foam trailer and tested its capabilities for use and effectiveness. Firefighters took turns reviewing the different manifolds and valve operations of the trailer. In addition, firefighters took turns operating the master stream and the hose-lines off of the trailer. Magellan allowed us to aim for and hit a fuel tank with our water streams to allow for a more realistic training experience. The trailer gives us a few advantages over our previous foam apparatus because it is more versatile as far as size and our ability to position it at emergency scenes. In addition, it holds more than twice the foam as our old foam engine.

15 2013 TRAINING Associate Fire Fighter Training In addition to the many hours of on-shift training and multi-company drill training, we also accumulated hundreds of hours of Associate Firefighter training in The fire department hired 20 new firefighters at the end of Those firefighters had a lot of training ahead of them as they worked their way through the Firefighter I & II programs, as well as Emergency Medical Technician. Additionally, they had to complete our in-house recruit training manual. This is a very comprehensive manual that covers the details of how the Roseville Fire Department operates. The average associate firefighter has to complete approximately 400 hours of training to get to the status of Firefighter. Part of this training included 30 hours of driving and operating the apparatus. In order to achieve this, firefighters spent multiple evenings a week away from their families. When 2013 started we had in excess of 20 personnel on our fire department that were in the Associatestatus. After a very busy year of training, that number has been reduced to six. It is a credit to the new personnel for their hard work and involvement. ATR Team The joint Roseville Fire and Lake Johanna Fire Advanced Technical Rescue Team continue to improve on their skill sets. Over the past year the team members have conducted over 40 plus hours of additional training above the basic requirements of their departments. Team members have had the opportunity to train at the new Roseville Fire Station, in school tunnel systems, the National Guard training site in Arden Hills, and within the sewer system located at Northwestern College. Team members also have spent time in the classroom practicing on the basics of knot tying and patient packaging.

16 Emergency Management Emergency Response Plan The Roseville City Council adopted the most recent revision of the City s Emergency Operations plan. The plan lays out the frame work of responsibilities for when the City is confronted with an emergency. It is an allhazards plan that is suited for various types of emergencies. Whether it is a flood, tornado or man-made disaster, the plan is there to guide city workers and officials when the need arises. This plan was revised by Chief Peterson and Chief Brosnahan as a part of their Emergency Manager roles within the city. Integrated Emergency Management Course - Emmitsburg, Maryland A course specific to Ramsey y Emergency Management was recently held in Emmitsburg, MD. This course included representatives from all levels of government and cities within Ramsey y. It was a week long course which both educated and challenged those that participated. Many lessons were learned, which revealed strengths and opportunities for improvement. Representing the City of Roseville were Mayor Dan Roe, former City Manager Bill Malinen, Public Works Director Duane Schwartz and Battalion Chief/Emergency Manager Greg Peterson. The knowledge gained and opportunity to work together with each other and representatives from surrounding communities will be beneficial to the City of Roseville as we plan and prepare for possible disaster we may face in the future. Active Shooter Drill There was an active shooter drill held at the University of Northwestern St. Paul on October 22nd. This was the culmination of months of planning that included college officials, Ramsey y Emergency Management, Roseville Emergency management, Ramsey y Sheriffs, Ramsey y SWAT, Roseville Police, Roseville Fire Department, Lake Johanna Fire Department, New Brighton Department of Public Safety, St. Anthony Fire Department and Allina Health. Responders were faced with two scenarios of active shooters within the college. There were moulaged actors, with simulated injuries. It was a well executed drill that offered many learning lessons for those involved. It is unfortunate that we have to train for such an event, however the relationships that were built and the skills that were practiced will benefit all of those involved if such an event were ever to take place.

17 City & Community Outreach Members of the Roseville Fire Department provide community outreach on a number of levels. This includes training to other city departments as well as other businesses and organizations within the city such as Lakeridge Child Care. Many of these training session were conducted by Deputy Chief Chris Snyder. City Department Training The training has included first aid, CPR, burn injuries, spinal injuries, facial injuries, medical emergencies and hypothermia and OSHA training for several city departments. The departments include public works and parks departments. Over 70 city staff participated in this training. By providing this training in-house it saves the city several thousand dollars each year. This is an ongoing project that the department has provided to city staff for over five years. Police First Responder training Also during 2013, Deputy Chief Snyder conducted state required First Responder refresher training for the police department. Topics covered included medical emergencies, bleeding control, child birth and CPR refresher. Officers were also trained on and provided with individual CAT (Combat Applied Tourniquets) that each officer now carries with them while on patrol. Roseville Area High School EMS Training Emergency medical training was provided to the Emergency Response Team members at the Roseville Area High School. The training included a review of CPR skills, basic first aid and triage. These skills will help local officials be more prepared in the event they are faced with an emergency situation. Roseville Youth Basketball Association Deputy Chief Snyder conducted First Aid and Concussion Awareness training for the Roseville Youth Basketball Association. Topics included bleeding control, sprains, broken bones, medical emergencies and concussion recognition. This is the third year that Deputy Chief Snyder has taught the class for the association and has trained over 100 of their staff. Drivers Training In an effort to help young drivers understand the importance of safe driving, Battalion Chief Greg Peterson taught classes at the Roseville Area High School. The presentation reviews the effects of traumatic injuries, what to do when encountering an emergency scene while driving, and how to know when emergency vehicles are approaching. It is a reality shock to some students, which will hopefully inspire them to take drivers training seriously and keep them from suffering a serious injury.

18 Vehicle Overhaul Program The year 2013 marked a year of change for our response vehicles. This was a well-involved plan that initially started in late 2012, with the bulk of the overhaul taking place in This plan saw the fire department take advantage of cost saving opportunities by repurposing some vehicles to improve efficiencies, auctioning and selling older vehicles, as well as finding unique purchasing approaches to new vehicles. New Medical Response Vehicle In 2013 we were due to purchase a new medical response vehicle. These vehicles are our busiest vehicles and typically have a 4-5 year life span due to the number of miles put on the vehicle as well as daily use. The vehicle was revamped with a new layout to improve overall operations. We took possession of our new medical response vehicle (Medic-610) in June. With the addition of this suburban it allowed us to appreciate cost saving opportunities with other vehicles in our fleet. We had an aging Astro Van, which was used by the Fire Inspector. Rather than purchase a new vehicle we repurposed our old medical response vehicle. From here we sold the Astro Van allowing the fire department to improve overall fleet status, while also being financially responsible. Ladder Truck Refurbishment For many years the fire department has had at least four engines as a part of its apparatus and response. As part of the overhaul process we opted to sell our foam engine. While going through the process of selling this engine, we performed a major refurbishment to our ladder truck (Ladder-628) and added a 300-gallon water tank and hose-lines to this truck. By doing this it allowed us to have four pieces of apparatus with the capability to perform fire attack when they arrive. Therefore, we did not lose any capability when we sold the foam engine. Foam Trailer and Utility Truck As part of the process of selling our foam engine the fire department evaluated opportunities to save money and improve response to flammable liquid emergencies. In June, we replaced our foam engine, which would cost around $600,000 to replace, with a foam trailer and utility vehicle. The trailer was purchased with the assistance of three fuel sites that are located within the City of Roseville. These include NuStar, Magellan, and Lube-Tech. These facilities all have large capacity storage of flammable and combustible liquids. They also contribute to an estimated 400 tanker trucks that transverse the city every day as they bring fuel to and transport out of these sites. The trailer can flow 1,000 GPM of water and foam mixture from its master stream and has two other hose-line options that support its suppression capabilities It carries 660 gallons of foam, which is twice the amount that our previous foam engine carried. Because of this, the trailer is quite heavy. In order to deal with this, we purchased an F350 utility truck to be the primary vehicle to pull the trailer. It replaced our well -used and much need of replacement pickup truck. The new utility truck is a very versatile vehicle that can pull our foam trailer, boat, and can perform as a back-up medical response vehicle.

19 Fire Marshal Activities FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION The following is a compilation of routine activities conducted throughout the year: In 2013 the Fire Prevention Division assisted with the construction, outfitting and moving the operations and administration functions into the new fire station. At the same time, the division managed to keep up with the day to day Fire Prevention mission Fire Safety Inspections 673 Fire Investigations Conducted 3 Fire Code Related Complaints Investigated 35 Plans Reviewed for Permit 267 Moving into 2014, it is our goal to continue with the training of the Fire Inspector to achieve the necessary certifications to carry on the Fire Prevention Divisions mission and goals into the future. We also will be working toward the Pre-plan information conversion to the new computer aided dispatch system being implemented by Ramsey y. We are looking forward to another year of increased contact with the citizens of Roseville to spread the fire prevention message and to continue to decrease the number of serious fires in the City. Goals: Increase the number of safety inspections by 15% Continue to encourage the senior housing residences to invite us to speak to their community regarding fire and storm safety Continue with the education and certification of the fire inspector