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Friday Fast Facts

February 12, 2016 Volume 4 Issue 3

The City of Titusville has been recertified as a S.N.A.P. Community by the Space Coast Economic Development Commission (EDC). S.N.A.P stands for Simplified, Nimble, and Accelerated Permitting and identifies municipalities and agencies that have adopted permitting site and building best practices.

The City of Titusville was recognized along with the cities of Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, West Melbourne and the St Johns River Water Management District during the EDC’s February 3rd Board of Directors meeting.

The City of Titusville originally received the S.N.A.P. Community designation in January 2012.

On Wednesday, February 11, 2016, Titusville Police Chief John Lau and Deputy Chief Tom Barry attended the “Partners in the Business of Education” awards luncheon held at the LaCita Country Club. The police department was nominated for their award by Apollo Elementary School. Also in attendance were the Honorable Mayor Jim Tulley, Council Member Rita Pritchett and City Manager Scott Larese.

Bi-Weekly Stats

Police Department Bi-weekly Stats Highlights – 1/30/2016 – 2/11/16

Total Calls 2956

2015

Comparison FALSE ALARMS 59 53

BURGLARIES 18 9

PATROL CHECKS 209 127

PREMISES CHECK 827 401

ROBBERY 1 2

STOLEN VEHICLES 5 3

SUICIDE ATTEMPTS/THREATS 11 12

TRAFFIC STOPS 252 295

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On Wednesday, February 10th, North Brevard S.A.L.T (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) and Brevard County TRIAD members met at the Titusville Police Department to sort Valentine cards, handmade by local school children, for distribution to residents at the local nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.

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During Literacy Week at Imperial Estates Elementary School, Titusville Police Corporal Troy Barbour, Officer Mathew Plants and K9 Officer Mark Jennings took time out of their day to visit classrooms and read to students.

The New Talking Points Magazine and Video - Titusville Police Department 2015 Annual Report Video – Astronaut Memorial Service Video

Community Relations recently produced an all-new Titusville Talking Points magazine and video which highlight the continued economic growth occurring within our city. The magazine is available at City Hall and the video is available via a link at the city’s website, or

directly on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ctf_L_1mxvE Special thanks to Community Development and Fire Department Volunteer Staff who participated! As you may know, most of the projects highlighted are work in progress, which required pictures and video to be taken right up the last minute, thus leaving very little time for final editing and printing.

Community Relations produced a 10-minute video highlighting the efforts of the Titusville Police Department throughout 2015, as part of the department’s annual report to City Council.

Titusville Police Department 2015 Annual Report Video is available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/zu3qvOX8QNc Thanks to the hard work by the Titusville Police Department Staff in assimilating the required information necessary to produce a topnotch production.

The City of Titusville, in coordination with the U.S. Space Walk of Fame, held its annual Astronaut Memorial Service, which honors fallen astronauts. The ceremony was held at Sand Point Park on Saturday, January 30. The event featured special guest speaker, former NASA astronaut COL Greg “Box” Johnson, USAF (Ret.). Community Relations filmed, edited and produced a video of the ceremony which is available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ld90D0Okmtk

All of the above were produced on a strict deadline requiring a very efficient use of time! “How did it get so late so soon?” – Dr. Seuss

Support Services – Human Resources: Welcome our newest employees. Yusuf Bland, Solid Waste; Karen Richards, Customer Service; Hunter Collier, Water Resources Laboratory Services.

St. Baldrick shirts are now for sale for the next 3 days through the following site : http://printboy.net/stbaldricks All done online and many styles to choose from. Choose pick up to avoid shipping delay and fee. Donate/join our team: www.stbaldricks.org/teams/TitusvilleFire2016

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On February 1, 2016, Titusville Fire & Emergency Services personnel visited with one of the Culinary Arts Classes at Andrew Jackson Middle School. Station 13’s crew consisting of Lieutenant Dave Cody, D/O Shawn Holbrook and Firefighter Iain McFarland, along with Life Safety Specialist Heather Gilmore, spoke with the students on “Fire Safety While in the Kitchen”. Topics discussed were what to do if there was a grease fire, what to do if your oven catches on fire, how to prevent microwave fires and more. Students were then given an example on when to use a Fire Extinguisher and taught the method of Pull pin, Aim at base of fire, Squeeze

handle, and Sweep side to side (P.A.S.S.) from a distance of at least six feet. A total of 30 students and teachers were in attendance.

On January 22, 2016 Titusville Fire & Emergency Services visited Titusville High School Heath Science Class. Station 11’s crew consisting of Acting Lieutenant Adam Vaknin, Driver Operator David Neeld and Firefighter Pete Hervochon along with Life Safety Specialist Heather Gilmore talked to the students about Emergency Medical Services (EMS) that the Department provides. The crew first discussed the Fire Apparatus and the purpose of different tools on board. The crew then moved inside and discussed why they chose careers in the Fire Service and what an average day consist of. Student’s interaction involved showing what an Electrocardiogram (EKG) looked like, examples of

different medicines and their medical purpose and how to intubate a

person. A total of 36 students and teachers participated in the learning experience.

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On February 4, 2016, Titusville Fire & Emergency Services personnel visited with two of the Culinary Arts Classes at Andrew Jackson Middle School. Station 13’s crew consisting of Lieutenant Brook Smith, Driver Operator Bobby Crocker and Firefighter Zack Boone, along with Life Safety Specialist Heather Gilmore, spoke with the students on “Fire Safety While in the Kitchen”. Topics discussed were what to do if there was a grease fire, what to do if your oven catches on fire, how to prevent microwave fires and more. Students were then given an example on when to use a Fire Extinguisher and taught the method of Pull pin, Aim at base of fire, Squeeze handle, and Sweep side to side (P.A.S.S.) from a distance of at least six feet. A total of 44 students and teachers

were in attendance.

On February 4, 2016 Titusville Fire & Emergency Services provided a Station Tour to Tiger Dens 7 & 8 of pack 370 at Station 11. Station 11’s Engine crew consisted of Lieutenant Lisa Ford, Lieutenant David Higginbotham and Firefighter Desmond Russo. Life Safety Specialist Heather Gilmore assisted with the tour. The crew provided a Station Tour and an Engine Display. The Tiger Scouts visited today in order to fulfill a piece of their requirement to earn their First Responders Belt Loop. The Tigers are currently learning when to call 9-1-1, Exit Drills in the Home (E.D.I.T.H), the importance of a designated Meet Up Place, Know 2 Ways Out, Stop Drop & Roll and more. A total of 27 Tiger members to include parents attended the event.