Volume XIII ParkRidgeFireDepartmentOURMISSION:TOLIMITTHELOSSOFLIFEANDPROPERTYTHROUGHPLANNING,PREVENTIONANDRESPONSEA crash involving two vehicles occurred at the intersection of Devon and Brophy on May 8, 2013. The driver of one vehicle had to be extricated, quickly rendered treatment and transported to Lutheran General Hospital. The second vehicle had a patient that required treatment and was transported to Resurrection Hospital. Both vehicles needed to be towed from the scene of the crash. May 2013 www.parkridgefd.org Volume XIII Issue 1
Highlight of the Month Fire Administration Firefighter of the Year The first annual Park Ridge Kiwanis Public Safety Awards ceremony was held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit Avenue. This years award recognized an entire crew for their performance at an emergency medical call that occurred on the day after Christmas, Dec 26, 2012, in Park Ridge, Illinois. Pictured below with the crew is: (left to right) Deputy Chief Sorensen, Lieutenant Kevin Plach, Firefighter/Paramedics Mike Isom, Frank Villari, Matt Jarka and (not pictured) Greg Woodford. Lt. Ron Krause celebrated his 30 th anniversary with the Park Ridge Fire Department! Congratulations Ron and thank you for your exemplary service!! 1
FF/PM Dave Hohmeier celebrated his 30 th anniversary with the Park Ridge Fire Department! Congratulations Dave and thank you for your exemplary service!! 2
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World Trade Center Steel Update Fire Administration The next meeting for the Public Arts Commission will be in June. 5
Response Statistics Fire Administration CODE MONTHLY REPONSES 2012 MONTHLY REPONSES 2013 MONTHLY PERCENT 2012 MONTHLY PERCENT 2013 1 ambulance 237 242 63% 63% 2 single vehicle 56 58 15% 15% 3 full fire 45 41 12% 11% 13 mutual & auto aid 38 42 10% 11% TOTAL RESPONSES 376 383 100% 100% 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Code 1 Code 2 Code 3 Code 13 Total 2011 2012 2013 4600 4100 3600 3100 2600 2100 1600 1100 600 100 CURRENT MONTH TOTAL ALARMS YTD Incident Response Deputy Chief Jeff Sorensen May 8 A two-vehicle crash in South Park on Devon Ave. at Brophy Avenue resulted in two patients being transported, one to Lutheran General Hospital and the other to Resurrection Medical Center. One of the drivers had to be extricated from the vehicle. Squad #35 was on scene to provide for the use of the rescue tool. May 16 Engine #35 responded on a change of quarters to Schiller Park Fire Station #1 while crews there battled a structure fire. 6
May 17 A crash occurred on Devon Avenue at Hamlin Avenue. A total of two (2) Ambulances responded to this crash, one of which was mutual aid due to multiple, concurrent calls. May 17 May 17 May 18 May 24 May 26 May 28 A crash occurred at Luther Lane and Dempster Street. One patient was transported by Ambulance to Lutheran General Hospital. A crash at 1236 N Potter occurred when a car struck a parkway tree. A total of two (2) Ambulances responded to this crash, one patient was transported with Advanced Life Support to Lutheran General Hospital, and another patient was transported with Basic Life Support to Resurrection Medical Center. Tower #36 responded to Niles for a fire in a detached garage at 7904 Park, in the area North of Dempster Street and East of Milwaukee Avenue. The fire extended to the siding of the neighbor s garage before it was extinguished. Companies responding to an activated medical alert alarm, found an elderly female with exposure to carbon monoxide. Upon entry into home, the sole occupant/patient was found to be disoriented and weak. A passive "CO detector on one of the Fire Department medical equipment bags activated shortly after entry into the home. At this point, the occupant and all crew members were evacuated from the home to the ambulance, where advanced life support care was provided to the patient and she was quickly transported to Lutheran General Hospital. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the flue of furnace had become disconnected and furnace was expelling exhaust byproduct into the home. The mechanicals were disconnected; the house was ventilated and further secured. Additional family members of the patient were notified of the situation. Engine #35 responded into Norridge to assist at a fire in a detached garage at 4100 Overhill. Tower #36 responded to a fourth alarm fire in suburban Stone Park, IL. Flames were seen shooting from the roof of the Durango Food Mart at 1651 N Mannheim Road shortly before noon. There were several apartments above the small grocery store. There was one person, a civilian, injured in the fire. Fire Investigation Lieutenant Derek Decker May 6 Engine 35 responded to the 3000 block of Touhy for an outside fire. Upon arrival, Engine 35 found a tree on fire which was quickly extinguished with a 1 ¾ preconnected hoseline. No monetary damage resulted. The investigation concluded that the fire was caused when a cigarette was disposed inside of a hollow tree. The fire was classified as accidental. 7
May 7 Tower 36 responded to the 0-100 block of Busse for an outside fire. A small mulch fire was found and quickly extinguished with a portable water extinguisher. No monetary damage resulted. The investigation could not identify a source of heat for ignition. The fire was classified as undetermined. May 10 Tower 36 responded to the 700 block of Wisner for an outside fire. Upon arrival, the contents of a metal garbage can were burning. A portable fire extinguisher was used to extinguish the fire. No monetary damage resulted. The investigation determined fireworks that were thrown in the garbage can ignited the contents. The fire was classified as accidental. May 15 Tower 36 responded to the 1700 block of Dempster for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, a small fire in the engine compartment was still burning after attempts by LGH security to extinguish the fire with extinguishers. A portable fire extinguisher was used to extinguish the remaining fire. Monetary damage estimates were listed as $4,200. The investigation concluded the fire originated in the engine compartment; however, a specific cause was not determined. The fire was classified as undetermined. May 16 Tower 36 responded to the 200 block of Grand for an outside fire. Upon arrival, the remnants of a grill that had been on fire were found. The homeowners extinguished the fire prior to the Fire Department s arrival. No monetary damage provided. The investigation concluded the fire originated in the grease trap of the propanefueled grill during the warm-up phase of cooking. The fire was classified as accidental. May 20 Tower 36 responded to the area of Potter and Woodland for an outside fire. Upon arrival, a small fire along the gutter of the curb was found involving natural vegetation. The fire was stomped out by fire personnel. No monetary damage resulted. The investigation concluded the fire resulted when a cigarette was disposed of improperly into the dry, natural vegetation. The fire was classified as accidental. May 30 Engine 35 responded to the area of S. Greenwood and W. Crescent for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, a small fire located in the wheel well of a car had already been extinguished by Park Ridge Police prior to the Fire Department s arrival by use of a dry chemical extinguisher. Monetary damage estimates were listed as $1,000. While the origin was clear (driver s side front wheel well), the cause could not be determined. The fire was classified as undetermined. 8
Training Battalion Chief Scott Sankey Quick Drill Throughout the month the Training Division assigns various quick drills to be discussed at the morning roll call. The May Quick Drills covered: Exposure Protection Single Family Dwelling Fire Scenario Strip Mall Fires Map Grid 3684 Review After Action Reviews METRA Passenger Loads Word of the Week 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 words for May were: Cementitious Containing or composed of cement Has cement like properties Psychological Decontamination The process performed when persons who have been involved in a situation think they have been contaminated and want to be decontaminated Responders who have identified that the persons who have not been contaminated should still consider what can be done to make them feel better Report of the Week Throughout the month the shifts are assigned a report from the National Firefighters Near Miss web portal. The site provides firefighters a place to anonymously document and share their close calls and near miss experiences with other firefighters around the country. By sharing these reports we hope to prevent similar situations from happening in the future. The following report was covered in May: Chief nearly runs over hose roller (firefighter rolling hose behind vehicle) Job Performance Requirements (JPR s) Triple Layer Load Single Firefighter Ladder Raises Two Firefighter Ladder Raises Automatic-Aid Training Station 35 personnel participated in a walk-through of the new outlet mall behind The Park in Rosemont. Outside Training No outside training this month 9
May Training Hours Analysis Description Hours NFPA 1410 Performance Standards 5 Aerial Operations 5.5 ALGH System CE 103 Apparatus Familiarization 0.75 Automatic Aid Training 5 Communications/Radios 28.25 Dive Team Training 9 Driver Operator Training 145.5 Emergency Medical Services 48.66 EMS Skills 4 Hazmat Awareness and Operations 21 Fire Investigator Drill 36 Fire Investigator Experience 1 Job Performance Requirements 73 Post Incident Analysis 3 Pump Operations 1.75 Report of the Week 10.5 Daily SCBA Familiarization/Checks 79.52 SCBA Skills Training 0.25 SOG Review 0.33 Quick Drills 55.4 Technical Rescue Team Training 3 Word of the Week 20.5 Total Hours 659.91 Special Teams Battalion Chief Scott Sankey Hazardous Materials Team (HAZMAT) On May 22, MABAS Division III conducted a 4-hour training drill at the Evanston Fire Department. The training consisted of the utilization of the CAMEO software program that is used to calculate the spread of a toxic plume when a chemical is spilled or released into the atmosphere. Underwater and Rescue and Recovery Team (URRT) Members of the Park Ridge URRT participated in the MABAS Division III swift water drill this month. On May 16, several MABAS Division III departments participated in a dive training drill, which was 10
hosted by the Prospect Heights Fire Department in a section of the Des Plaines River near Chicago Executive Airport. Swift water boat navigation, victim rescue and rope rigging were just a few of the topics covered during the drill. Technical Rescue Team (TRT) In May, the TRT participated in structural collapse skills stations. These stations were held at NIPSTA and included concrete cutting and lifting skills. 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-31 2005 Ambulance - Repaired brake lights - Repaired bench seat and arm rest F-32 2005 Ambulance - Replaced alternator F-33 2005 Ambulance - Front end alignment - Replace wheel cover - Replaced auto eject F-35 2001 Rescue Squad - Multiple light repaired F-41 1995 Engine - Replaced telescopic light - Multiple lights repaired - Repaired door ajar switch - Replaced emergency warning light switch F-42 1996 Engine - Repaired pump primer - Replaced siren foot switch F-45 2001 Tower Ladder - Quarterly aerial ladder maintenance - Repaired jump seat - Replaced radiator Patient packaged and ready to transport to the hospital 11
Fire Prevention Lieutenant Kevin Plach Activity Monthly Totals 2012 Monthly Totals 2013 Initial Inspections 73 115 Re-Inspections 56 20 Pre-Permit Meetings 4 1 Construction Visits 5 7 Final Inspections 8 6 Plan reviews 28 26 Sprinkler Hydros 2 2 Storage Tank Installs 0 0 Storage Tank Removals 0 0 Residential Sprinklers 0 0 Fire Flow Tests 4 1 Fire Alarm Tests 6 2 Fire Pump Tests 0 4 Key Box Insp./Installs 3 1 Hood Test 2 0 Single Family Home Inspections 0 0 Citations 0 0 Meetings 14 19 Fire Drills 2 2 Seminar/Schools 3 1 Complaints 5 3 Shift Tours 3 0 Public Education Tours 0 0 Total 218 210 Year to Date 834 759 Car Seat Safety Checks 38 car seat safety checks were performed in May. CPR and First Aid classes 45 people attended CPR classes in the month of May. The following classes were provided: 1 Health Care Provider class 1 Heart Saver AED class CPR and First Aid training was provided to: 25 members of the Park Ridge Public Library 20 people in our 2 public classes 12
Park Ridge Fire Explorer Post 3536 Both scheduled classes for the month of May were cancelled due to a lack of advisors. Monthly Tip Senior Administrative Assistant Jennifer Steurer Recycling Information EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS In a disaster, local officials and relief workers cannot reach everyone immediately. Help may not arrive for hours or days. You and your family -- and don't forget to include the needs of those with disabilities -- need to be prepared ahead of time because you won't have time to shop or search for the supplies you will need when a disaster strikes. Most disasters are natural disasters, the result of some force of nature, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. Some natural disasters can be predicted, such as hurricanes and severe winter storms, while others, such as tornadoes and earthquakes, happen with little or no warning. Some disasters are the cause of human actions, intentional or unintentional. A disaster plan will help with safety, security, and comfort. Regardless of the type of disaster, there are things you can do to prepare. Contact your local Red Cross chapter, visit the FEMA Web site, or Ready.gov to make sure you are aware of the potential for natural disasters in your community. After you have identified the types of disasters that could strike where you live, create a family disaster plan that can apply to any type of disaster natural, unintentional, or intentional. Prepare an emergency supplies kit Disaster can occur suddenly and without warning. They can be frightening for adults, but they are traumatic for children if they don't know what to do when these events occur. Children depend on daily routines. When an emergency disturbs their routine, children can become nervous. In an emergency, they'll look to parents or other adults to help. How parents react to an emergency gives children an indication on how to act. They see their parents' fear as proof that the danger is real. A parent's response during this time may have a longterm impact. Including children in the family's recovery plans will help them feel that their life will return to normal. Families should prepare an emergency supplies kit and develop a plan. Practice your plan so that everyone will remember what to do in an emergency. Everyone in the home, including children, should play a part in the family's response and recovery efforts. Remember: make the plan simple so everyone can remember the details. 13
More information on this topic Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Federal Emergency Management Agency Ready.gov Contact your local office of emergency management for details about your community's specific plans for response to disasters and other emergencies. 14