Fire & RescueDivisional Review

Part 1: November 25th 2013

Part 2: December 9th 2013

Part 3: TBC 2014

Presentation Dates

Presentation Topics

Part 1: Introduction, Organization Operations and Services

Part 2: Training and Support

Part 3: Prevention, Education, Challenges

Mission Statement• West Vancouver Fire & Rescue proudly serves

the community. Our mission is to prevent or minimize the impacts of emergency incidents by:– Providing exceptional public safety through prompt and

effective response to fire, rescue and medical emergencies;

– Ensuring the protection of life, property and the environment;

– Delivering fire prevention and education on fire and life safety to the public.

Vision Statement• To pursue leadership and excellence in the fire

service through proactive training, preparedness and partnerships

Consolidated – Operating Expenses

Total 2013 Operating Budget $13,332,029

Organization Chart

Services• Fire Prevention and Suppression

• Medical

• Rescue

• Environmental Protection

• Public Assistance

• Fire and Life Safety Education

Operations

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Operations

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From Incident to ‘On Scene’

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Average On Scene Time by Zone

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Incident Types1. Medical Incidents (MESA)

2. Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)

3. Rescue

4. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

5. Assistance Response

6. Fire

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MESA• ‘Medical Emergency Service Alarm’

• Some examples– Heart attacks– Strokes– Choking– Respiratory emergencies– Emergency Childbirth

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Incident Type MESA

2012 1735

Total Incidents 3787

% 45.8%

MESA Incidents 2012

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MVA• Two main categories

– MVA– MVA - Rescue Required

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Incident Type MVA

2012 285

Total Incidents 3787

% 7.5%

Motor Vehicle Accidents 2012

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Rescue• Rescue - Confined Space• Rescue - High Angle Technical• Rescue - Other• Rescue - Trench• Rescue - Water

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Incident Type Rescues

2012 25

Total Incidents 3787

% 0.7%

Rescues2012

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HAZMAT• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

• Gasoline/Diesel Spill

• Transportation of dangerous goods

• Natural Gas Leak/Smell

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Incident Type HAZMAT

2012 56

Total Incidents 3787

% 1.5%

Hazardous Materials Incidents2012

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Assistance Response• Alarm Resets• Assist Call• Burning Complaint• Investigation• Lift Assist• Misc/Other/Special/Not Listed• Public Assistance• Public Works Incident• Road Flush• Wires Down

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Incident Type Assistance Response

2012 1478

Total Incidents 3787

% 39.0%

Assistance Response2012

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Fire Responses• Alarms - High Rise• Alarms - Residential• Alarms Ringing – Multi-residential

and Commercial• Brush/Grass Fire• Chimney Fire• Container/Garbage Fire• Electrical• Explosion• Hydro Pole Fire• Interface Fire• Pier/Marina or Boat Fire

• Post Fire Inspection• Propane Incident – Vehicles,

Barbeques, Tanks• Structure Fire - Barn• Structure Fire - Commercial• Structure Fire - Hi-rise• Structure Fire - Residential• Vehicle Fire – Bus, Camper, RV• Vehicle Fire – Car, Truck,

Motorcycles, Lawnmowers• Vehicle Fire – Trains and/or

Railcar

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Incident Type FIRE

2012 208

Total Incidents 3787

% 5.5%

Fire Incidents2012

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NFPA 17102010 Edition

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Modern Building Materials and Furniture

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Incident Statistics

Incident Type 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 ExtrapolatedMESA 1699 1667 1837 1735 1894MVA 347 280 261 285 305

Rescue 29 11 15 25 26HAZMAT 60 69 62 56 60

Assistance Response 1308 1174 1266 1478 1442Fire 222 216 176 208 201

TOTAL 3665 3417 3617 3787 3928

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Average 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Turnout Time 2:04 2:12 1:59 1:53 1:43Travel Time 3:36 3:39 3:34 3:53 3:53Total Time 5:40 5:51 5:33 5:46 5:36

Response Times – 2009 to 2013

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Move Up Statistics2013 to November 8th

DWV to CNV 18 8.70%DWV to DNV 70 33.82%DWV to DWV 119 57.49%

Total 207 100.00%

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Move Up Statisticsto November 8th 2013

2013 Move Up SummaryFrom To Total Differential

DWVCNV 18 DNV 70

'Out' 88 CNV

DWV17

DNV 94 'In' 111 23

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Move Up Statistics - 2012

2013 Move Up SummaryFrom To Total Differential

DWVCNV 18 DNV 70

'Out' 88 CNV

DWV17

DNV 94 'In' 111 23

2012 Move Up SummaryFrom To Total Differential

DWVCNV 28 DNV 50

'Out' 78 CNV

DWV37

DNV 126 'In' 163 85

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Questions?