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Fire and Rescue Citizen Academy

Organizational Structure

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Agenda Welcome and Introductions What do you want from us?

(survey) Fire and Rescue problem Overview of the Department

of Fire and Rescue Overview of the Fire and

Rescue Association Roles and Responsibilities

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What is your expectations?

On the 3”X5” index card:– Please list the three most

important expectations you have of your fire and rescue system.

We will list and discuss your expectations throughout this academy.

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System Statistics for FY-1999

TOTAL CALLS 24,238 Fire Incidents 5,800 EMS Incidents 17,686 HAZ MAT Incidents 16 Service Incidents 760 Fire Deaths 8 Fire Injuries 36

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The Fire Problem

Carelessness Attitude Construction Detection Reaction Suppression

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The EMS Problem

Carelessness Attitude Detection Reaction Self-Help

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Department of Fire and Rescue

229 uniformed staff 24 non-uniformed staff Office of the Chief Three Divisions

– Operations– Prevention and

Preparedness– Management Services

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Office of the Chief Management,

Leadership, & Oversight

Planning and Analysis

Health and Safety Volunteer

Association Support Public Information

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Operations Division

Division Chief Kevin McGee Four Battalion Chiefs Staff 29 tactical units 17 Stations

– 14 Stations staffed 6am-6pm– 3 Stations staffed 7am-5pm

Fire Protection & EMS

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Prevention & Preparedness

Division Chief Tom Hajduk Fire Marshall’s Office

– Inspectors– Investigators– Plans Review

Training, Public Education, & Personnel

Disaster and HazMat Preparedness

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Management Services Division Senior Administrative Officer

Dottie St.John Clerical Support

– Department of Fire and Rescue Association

Accounting and Payroll Budget Coordination

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Office of Public Safety Communications

Center Joint Management Staffed 24 hours Fire, Rescue, and Police

Emergencies Enhanced 9-1-1

– Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)

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Fire and Rescue Association

14 member Board + Chairman Chief Mary Beth Michos - Chair 12 Volunteer Chiefs

– Representing 17 stations and 914 Volunteers

Next senior uniformed Officer One uniformed employee below the rank of Lieutenant

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Fire and Rescue Association

Meet on 3rd Wednesday each month

Governing Body– establishes policies and procedures– coordinates volunteer departments– evaluates system effectiveness– develops an overall Service Plan– establishes committees

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Response Goals

Based upon population Density– High Density– Medium Density– Low Density– Goal based upon a 90 Percentile– Time begins at time of dispatch– Time ends when appropriate unit

arrives

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High Density Area Suburban residential Stations 2,3,10,11,12,13,14,&17 1-4 dwelling units per acre Fire & Basic Life Support

Response– 6.5 minutes

Advanced Life Support Response – 8 minutes

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Medium Density Area

Semi-Rural residential Stations 4,6,7,&8 2-1 dwelling units per gross acre

for 1-5 acre lots. Fire & Basic Life Support

Response– 8 minutes

Advanced Life Support Response – 10 minutes

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Low DensityArea

Rural residential Stations 5,15,&16 2-1 dwelling units per gross acre

5-10 acre lots. Fire and Basic Life Support

Response– 11 minutes

Advanced Life Support Response– 12 minutes

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Risks We Take Everyday.

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Why would fire fighters stand around outside

when a house is on fire? OSHA regulations 2 in 2 out

– We will risk a lot to save a life.– We will risk a little to save property.– We will risk nothing to save nothing.

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Fallen Firefighter Memorial Honor Guard

participation

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Lets go for a tour of the academy!

Please - Be Safe Out There!