RHFD 2019 Annual

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CO NTE NT S A Message from the Chief .................................. 3 Apparatus ............................................ 17 Mission Statement ................................................ 4 Random Acts ............................................ 18-19 Vision Statement .................................................... 4 Retirements, Promotions and New Hires.... 20 Organizational Values ............................................ 4 Awards and Years of Service ..................... 21 Executive Staff ...................................................... 5 Behind the Photo ......................................... 22-25 Incident Statistics......................................... 6 26 Chief's Staff .......................................................... How to become a Firefighter....................... 27 Fiscal Management ............................................ 7 Emergency Medical Services ................................ 8 Technical Rescue .................................................. 9 Community Risk Reduction .................................... 10 Fire and Life Safety Education ............................... 11 Training Division .................................................. 12 Fleet Services ...................................................... 13 SCBA and Air Maintenance .................................. 14 Facilities Maintenance ......................................... 15 Fire Station Information......................................... 16 Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 2 �

A M E S S A G E F R O M T H E C H I E F As the Chief of Fire and Th Ro highe service, Emergency Services, it is my services. continuously honor to present this summary of t th As our activities for the year 2019. co t p being The men and women of this eff o visitors Department responded to a total our community. of 7,484 calls for service. This is I am grateful to have had the opportunity to experience the support from City Council and City Administration, an increase of 302 incidents which has allowed for a significant funding boost for the Rochester Hills Fire Department. I would also like to from the previous year. As in thank all of the members of this unparalleled organization for your dedication and continued commitment to previous years, the majority of service. h ma exciting cha the the incidents we encountered Department you! were medical emergencies, with 581 of those being Lift Assists. Respectfully, An important initiative was the heightening of the awareness of cancer among firefighters. Resources and practices recommended from the Firefighter Cancer Support Network were implemented. This included PPE decontamination following fires; more frequent laundering and inspections of our PPE Canto ensembles; improved hygiene practices, including the use of wipes on the face and neck; and Services continued annual medical screenings. Also budgeted for the Fiscal year 2020 the department will be working with our Occupational Medicine Provider to add additional testing for the detection of Cancer. The key to cancer survivability is early detection, and the RHFD wants our members to be healthy. The department has begun working through the areas identified in our Strategic Plan. First beginning with a detailed staffing analysis and a review of our current Fire Inspection/Prevention process. These areas were initially identified as a high priority in the plan. This year the department presented a plan to the Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee and with their support moved a recommendation to City Council. In 2019, the department was awarded a SAFER Grant for $1.5 million dollars. This grant will allow the department to hire eight (8) additional personnel. Each year several hundred fire departments across the county apply for this grant, with only approximately 350 being awarded. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 3 �

M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T The mission of the Rochester Hills Fire Department is to protect and preserve life, property, and the environment through a highly trained and dedicated team. V I S I O N S T A T E M E N T T h e R o c h e s t e r H i l l s F i r e D e p a r t m e n t w i l l c o n t i n u e t o p r o v i d e t h e b e s t e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s a n d c o m m u n i t y r i s k r e d u c t i o n t h r o u g h i n n o v a t i v e t r a i n i n g , e d u c a t i o n , a n d e q u i p m e n t . W e a r e c o m m i t t e d t o d e v e l o p i n g a l l o f o u r r e s o u r c e s , b o t h i n t e r n a l a n d e x t e r n a l , t o t h e i r f u l l e s t p o t e n t i a l , w h i l e e m p o w e r i n g e a c h m e m b e r w i t h t h e a u t h o r i t y n e e d e d t o e f f e c t i v e l y a n d e f f i c i e n t l y p e r f o r m t h e d u t i e s i n w h i c h w e a r e e n t r u s t e d . ORG ANIZ ATION A VA LUE S Teamwork - Respect - Accountability - Integrity - Never Accept Status Quo - Unity - Safety Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 4 �

R o c h e s t e r H i l l s F i r e D e p a r t m e n t E x e c u t i v e S t a f f Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Operations Assistant Chief of Administrative Assistant to Chief Todd Gary Community Risk Reduction Deborah Happy William Cooke Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 5 �

R o c h e s t e r H i l l s F i r e D e p a r t m e n t C h i e f ' s S t a f f Battalion Chief Battalion Chief Battalion Chief Rogers Claussen Timothy Quaine Jerry Yurgo Training, Health and Safety Emergency Medical Services Assistant Fire Marshal Captain Larry Gambotto Captain Timothy Matz Captain Lee Mayes Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report 6

F I S C A L M A N A G E M E N T Governmental Funding Uses FISCAL MARSHAL $80 OVERVIEW $70 FISCAL IFC CERTIFIED MAINTENANCE COSTS$726,470 1% r e q u i r e d b y E a c h y e a r t h e C i t y o f R o c h e s t e r H i l l s i s 26 INSPECTORS MARSHAL $60 FUEL $551,735 1% SUPPLIES-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER h e M i c h i g a n U n i f o r m B u d g e t i n g OPERATING i t s C i t y C h a r t e r a n d t INSURANCE COSTS Fire Department $1,101,898 2% $1,585,895 $50 CHILDREN IFC CERTIFIED FISCAL MARSHAL MAINTENANCE COSTS$726,470 1% t . T h e 2% 26 INSPECTORS 206 a n d A c c o u n t i n g A c t t o a d o p t a b a l a n c e d b u d g e 12,873 EDUCATED IN FISCAL MARSHAL UTILITIES$964,048 1% FIRE SAFETY FUEL $551,735 1% OPERATING C i t y o f R o c h e s t e r H i l l s d e f i n e s a b a l a n c e d b u d g e t a s $14,472,590.00 SUPPLIES-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER INSURANCE COSTS Millions $40 IFC CERTIFIED $1,585,895 FUND $1,101,898 2% IFC CERTIFIED 100% AND HOME SAFETY3 26 INSPECTORS 12,87 APPROPRIATION o n e i n w h i c h p r o j e c t e d r e v e n u e s 2% a r e e q u a l t o 4,213 COMMUNITY MEMBERS CHILDREN MAINTENANCE COSTS$726,470 1% 26 INSPECTORS EDUCATED IN FIRE, WORKPLACE $30 EDUCATED IN UTILITIES$964,048 1% FIRE SAFETY p r o j e c t e d e x p e n d i t u r e s . T h e C i t y i s c o m m i t t e d t o OPERATING FUEL $551,735 1% INSURANCE COSTS $70,958,000 APPROPRIATION $20 OPERATING SUPPLIES-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER $1,585,895 FUND FUND DISTRIBUTION BY CHILDREN SMOKE DETECTORS PROVIDED 100% a n n u a l l y a d o p t a b a l a n c e d b u d g e t u n d e r n o r m a l 12,873 ELDERLY OR VISUALLY/HEARINGN $1,101,898 2% 2% 12,873 CHILDREN APPROPRIATION AND INSTALLED IN HOMES OF EDUCATED IN TYPE OF EXPENSE APPROPRIATIO 4,213 COMMUNITY MEMBERS 12,873 ATED IN EDUC EDUCATED IN FIRE, WORKPLACE UTILITIES$964,048 1% FIRE SAFETY o p e r a t i n g c i r c u m s t a n c e s . $10 IMPAIRED COMMUNITY MEMBERS FIRE SAFETY AND HOME SAFETY $70,958,000 $70,958,000 100% APPROPRIATION 100% COMMUNITY MEMBERS * S p e c i a l R e v e n u e F u n d s : U s e d t o a c c o u n t f o r r e s o u r c e s ( o t h e r t h a n e x p e n d a b l e t r u s t s o r c a p i t a l p r o j e c t s ) $- COMMUNITY MEMBERS EDUCATED IN FIRE, WORKPLACE DISTRIBUTION BY r t m w h i c h a r e l e g a l l y r e s t r i c t e d t o e x p e n d i t u r e s f o r s p e c i f i e d p u r p o s e s . T h e F i r e D e p a e n t f u n d i s c o n s i d e r e d 2012 2013 SMOKE DETECTORS PROVIDED 2017 2018 * 2019* 2020* 2021* 4,213 EDUC AND HOME SAFETY 4,213 ATED IN FIRE, WORKPLACE 2014 2015 2016 AND INSTALLED IN HOMES OF WAGES a S p e c i a l R e v e n u e F u n d w i t h a d e d i c a t e d m i l l a g e r a t e . 3 . 0 0 0 0 m i l l a u t h o r i z e d b y C i t e d t o 2 . 9 1 5 8 12,873 ELDERLY OR VISUALLY/HEARING AND HOME SAFETY TYPE OF EXPENSE h a r t e r ( l i m $66,027,954 Parks & Recreation General Government m i l l b y H e a d l e e r o l l b a c k ) . 2 . 7 0 0 0 m i l l h a s b e e n a d o p t e d t o b e l e v i e d f o r F i s c a l Y e a r 2 0 1 9 . Public Safety IMPAIRED COMMUNITY MEMBERS APPROPRIATION 93% Debt Service Public Works DISTRIBUTION BY SMOKE DETECTORS PROVIDED Capital Improvements SMOKE DETECTORS PROVIDED AND INSTALLED IN HOMES OF AND INSTALLED IN HOMES OF TECH SERVICES $620,000 1% 12,873 ELDERLY OR VISUALLY/HEARING BUDGET TYPE OF EXPENSE 12,873 ELDERLY OR VISUALLY/HEARING IMPAIRED COMMUNITY MEMBERS LOGISTICS $1,793,000 3% HEADQUARTERS (ADMINISTRATION) STATE FIRE FUND $1,677,339 2% IMPAIRED COMMUNITY MEMBERS The Fiscal Department $2,109,000 3% WAGES TRAINING$2,930,279 4% the Chief’s Staff in the preparation and proposal of the Departmental budget for the Office of the Mayor and City Council. $66,027,954 CHARGES FOR SERVICE $1,485,848 The Fiscal Department Staff also tracks the Department's FIRE PREVENTION DISPATCH $1,015,086 93% GRANT FUNDING $3,465,721 5% Fire Operating Fund 1% 2% WAGES $4,046,000 6% financial data ensuring the department stays $66,027,954 $16 93% within its allocated budget. Strategic budgeting was used STATE FIRE FUND $1,677,339 2% TECH SERVICES $ $14 TECH SERVICES $620,000 1% GRANT FUNDING this budget plan. A strategic budget is the CHARGES FOR SERVICE to develop LOGISTICS $1,793,000 3% ESTIMATED APPROPRIATION $1,015,086 LOGISTICS $1,793,000 3% HEADQUARTERS (ADMINISTRATION) STATE FIRE FUND $1,677,339 2% HEADQUARTERS (ADMINISTRATION) $1,485,848 $2,109,000 3% TRAINING$2,930,279 4% $12 DISTRIBUTION REVENUE allocation of limited resources to provide for public services $2,109,000 3% 1% BY PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION 2% TRAINING$2,930,279 4% CHARGES FOR SERVICE GRANT FUNDING FIRE PREVENTION critical FIRE PREVENTION DISPATCH $10 well DISPATCH $1,015,086 $1,485,848 1% $3,465,721 5% 2% $4,046,000 6% $3,465,721 5% Millions $8 community needs. It is also a in qualitative effort to measure $4,046,000 6% ESTIMATED $6 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GENERAL FUND TAXES the impact of service delivery in order to assist public officials in $55,994,000 $71,514,575 REVENUEsetting priorities and making sound choices. The Fire $4 79% 94% ESTIMATED APPROPRIATION DISTRIBUTION APPROPRIATION REVENUE Department continues to evaluate its current performance DISTRIBUTION $2 DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION BY PROGRAM levels to benchmark with target standards. BY PROGRAM $0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 GENERAL FUND TAXES Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Transfer-Out Target Balance [25%] $71,514,575 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GENERAL FUND TAXES 94% EMERGENCY RESPONSE $71,514,575 $55,994,000 $55,994,000 94% 79% 79% Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 7 �

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 2 0 1 9 A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S THE HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT fire-based e services • We were able to advance our continuing education program utilizing the education and responding to 911 emergencies in the City of Rochester Hills with both basic life support experience of members of our department who are licensed EMS instructor/Coordinators. and advanced life support units. As a fire-based EMS organization and the primary response We added two more members to the education team. agency in the City of Rochester Hills, RHFD responds to every emergency 911 scene with the mission of serving the community by providing the most efficient and effective service to our customers, while • We brought all of our ambulance up to the use of a LUCAS chest compression device. This earning their trust, and while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our members. RHFD provides all year we were able to purchase them for our reserve units and the future holds moving them capacity and capability required for superior patient care delivery to the citizens of, and visitors to, into our non-transport units for busy times. Rochester Hills. • We trained department personnel on a higher level of trauma care with regard to active The EMS Division attends and participates in all State / County / Local EMS specific agency meetings, and assailant scenarios, focusing on trauma care and procedures. creates and implements EMS policies and procedures. During significant incidents, the EMS Division performs critical functions as part of the Incident Support T eam. This division is also the primary service • We have established a Quality Management team for EMS. This team, which includes one provider at events like the Brooksie Way Marathon. Lieutenant per shift, for review of EMS reports to help improve our provider through peer review. Quality management will move forward in 2020 working in conjunction with the The Division additionally provides integral community relations, education, and training as needed, and Education team to help continuing to improve the care provided by the member of the brings expertise in EMS to every emergency 911 call within the Department’s jurisdiction. The EMS Rochester Hills Fire Department. Division maintains the integrity of the health care continuum, starting in the pre-hospital setting, as well as responses to fires, mass casualty incidents, and natural events. • We expanded the use of the Firefighter rehabilitation training and equipment, with a new focus on cancer prevention at the scene of fires as well as hydration and nutrition. • We saw an increase of the number of medical calls from 5,298 in 2018 to 5,523 in 2019. We have been watching our cardiac arrest's which are about the same, around 90 per year. • Injury continues to be our largest group of EMS calls for service, as falls continue to be the most common call for injury’s. This leads to increased lift assists and traumatic patient transports to trauma centers. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 8 �

TECHNICAL RESCUE T A capability ECHNICAL RESCUE falls within RHFD’s Special Operations program. primarily responsible requiring rescue, of units, mechanical advantage ropes), communications capabilities. the specialized department equipment. Medical numerous skills to include: Swift/High Water Rescue Confined Space Rescue Trench/Excavation Rescue Advanced Vehicle Extrication Structural Collapse Rescue Elevator Rescue High Angle Rescue Industrial Accidents Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report 9

COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION The Community Risk Reduction Division is responsible for providing high quality educational programs to our residents, enforcement of the Rochester Hills Fire Prevention Code and assistance in engineering new developments through the site plan review process. All of these functions are provided by driven staff members who understand the importance of preventing the incident from occurring. In order to help establish a proactive approach towards reducing the risk within our community, the department has utilized the National Fire Protection Association’s standard on organization and deployment of fire prevention inspection and code enforcement, plan review, investigation and public education operations, otherwise known as NFPA 1730. This standard has assisted our department as a guide to help establish a realistic and obtainable goal of inspection frequency. These goals establish inspections on a 1, 2, or 3 year rotation depending on the type of risk associated with the occupancy. High risk occupancies every year, medium risk every other year, and low risk every three years. Development and redevelopment of our community continue to bring new businesses, technologies and living spaces to the City of Rochester Hills. Often an overlooked part of fire prevention and code enforcement, plan review allows for our staff to be involved in a building from the initial planning stages until the completion of the project. The Fire Department’s plan review participation is currently related to site plan, special event and hazardous materials locations. These reviews allow for our fire inspectors to comment on access and water supply for new developments as well as providing an increased level of safety to not only our citizens, but fire department staff for the existence of the facility. Special event reviews provide an opportunity for our citizens and visitors to address a number of hazards they might not be familiar with during these gathering of patrons. In calender year 2019, the division conducted 129 plan reviews for a number of projects in our community, which is a 23% increase from the previous year’s totals. Our community at large will benefit from buildings and events that are inherently safer due to our staff’s comments and leadership in fire and life safety. During the month of May, the Community Risk Reduction Division celebrated Home Fire Sprinkler Week which occurred from May 19th through May 25th. The Rochester Hills Fire Department was awarded a $500 stipend from the national nonprofit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) to host a live burn demonstration. Two burn cells were constructed and positioned side-by-side to demonstrate the devastating effects of a fire in living room. Both living rooms were designed identically, although one was equipped with a fire sprinkler head installed at the ceiling level. Even though the fires were both ignited at the same time, the results could not have been any different from each other. The room equipped with the fire sprinkler head extinguished the fire in less than one minute as the other room continued to burn until extinguished by firefighters. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report 10

FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION T Rochester F SAFET EDUCATION thr Communit Lif Education unintentiona provides f wide T of Department's Life Saf Ed basic kn lif saf prevention. By enlight th h of life, RHFD lif a r awareness. T department concentrat fir education Now, Rocheste th just fire eme t our department r sma be for cit about emergencies, we prevent them. HIGHLIGHTS More than 74 School Programs and over 4,000 students reached. 31 Day Care Programs with 770 children 12 Senior Programs with 487 Senior Citizens 12 Business Programs with 794 individuals 14 Station Tours with 632 individuals 3 Career Day Events with 825 individuals 13 American Heart CPR Programs with 82 individuals 13 Smoke Detector Programs 125 Car Seat installations/checks John Lyman Fire and Life Safety Educator Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 11 �

T DIVISION The RHFD Mission Statement reads, “…through a highly trained and dedicated team. Driven to be the best.” Simply said, this is the mission of the Training Division. The Training Officer is responsible for assessing training needs of the Fire Department staff through effective evaluation and consultation of requests for training; formulates training plans and implements comprehensive in-service training programs and provides new employee orientation for Department personnel. Members of the RHFD completed over 7,057 hours of training in several areas in compliance with State of Michigan’s General Industry Safety & Health Standard Part 74, Fire Fighting and ISO, including: • Company and Multi-company drills • Driver/Operator training • Officer Development • Emergency Medical Services • Hazardous Materials • Technical Rescue Members attended several local trainings often collaborating with Members attended several conferences and trainings throughout the United States neighboring and mutual aid partners including: including: • Traffic Incident Management with Oakland County Sheriff’s • International Fire Chiefs Association Conference in Atlanta, GA. Department and local towing companies • Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN. • Commercial fire attacks at Burger King on Rochester Rd. • National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. prior to demolition • International Hazardous Materials Response Conference in Baltimore, MD. • Step Up and Lead by Frank Viscuso at the Detroit Zoo • Midwest Area Fire Academy outside Chicago, Il. • Ladder Operations with OAKWAY partners at OCC CREST • Labor-Management Alliance (LMA) Conference in Chicago, IL. training center • NFPA Great Lakes Regional Safety Summit in Valparasio, IN. • Lt. Mike Ciampo – FDNY, for two days of ladder operations • IAFF Redmond Health & Safety Symposium in Nashville, TN. & tactics • Rope operations with Southfield Fire Department • “5 Reads” with Instructor Mike Richards Looking to 2020, the Training Division will continue to provide for the needs of the • Fire Ops 101 with Council members Dr. Bowyer, Mr. Walker members to better protect and service the community, while continue collaboration and Mr. Smith of Public Safety and Infrastructure with neighboring and OAKWAY partners for coordinated fire trainings. We will • Training with Auburn Hills Fire Department at the Palace of look to host national recognized Fire Service Instructors and members will be Auburn Hills encouraged to attend national and local conferences. Finally, we look forward to our fourth RHFD Fire Academy in 2020. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 12 �

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES- FLEET SERVICES THE FLEET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM consists of one fleet manager and two fleet mechanics. Fleet personnel are responsible for the repair of all fire apparatus. All are trained, certified, and experienced in mechanical diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of RHFD FRONT-LINE EMERGENCY FLEET front-line emergency apparatus, as well as with the complementary systems with which today’s fire apparatus are equipped. Apparatus are serviced in the Rochester Hills Department of Public Services Fleet maintenance facility, located on Auburn Road. The mechanic shop consists of several large bays and a parts area. The shop owns four 4- CLASS-A PUMPERS portable lifts, each with the lifting capacity to work on the heaviest of trucks. The program provides an outstanding service resource to keep RHFD's emergency fleet in full readiness. 2 0 1 9 A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S : 5- QUINTS • New Command and Support Vehicles placed in service • 59 preventive maintenance work orders completed • 308 repair orders completed 1- HEAVY RESCUE • Assisted with Apparatus Specification for two (2) new Pierce Enforcer Pumpers 7-TRANSPORT-CAPABLE AMBULANCES 4- COMMAND VEHICLES 1- FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY UNIT 13- SUPPORT VEHICLES Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 13 �

SCBA and AIR MAINTENANCE The City of Rochester Hills Fire Department AIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS are maintained in-house by three (3) Scott Air Supply Product Technicians. They are responsible for all maintenance and repairs work for all the Scott Air-Paks, RIT-Pak, Ska-Paks, Pak Tackers, and the computerized accountability system. Minor air compressor maintenance is done in house which includes breathing air samples and carbon monoxide calibration. Technicians provide annual flow testing of all air supplied products, internal and external inspection of SCBA bottles, external inspection of oxygen bottles, and annual fit testing to all department members. In 2017, the department upgraded the entire infrastructure of our SCBA program. The department changed from a 4500 psi to a 5500 psi system which included new SCBA, RIT Paks, Ska-Paks, air compressor, and larger air storage tanks. With this upgrade, the fire department became compliant with the 2013 Edition of NFPA 1981, which is the Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Numbers 65 SCBA 14 RIT Bags 6 Ska-Paks 566 Reports generated which include SCBA flow tests, Visual Inspection of SCBA and Oxygen Bottles, Fit Tests, and Air-Pak repairs. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 1 4 �

FA C I L I T Y MAINTENANCE T through the City's Facilities HE FACILITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Department is a very important one for the Rochester Hills Fire Department, responsible for the repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the Department’s five (5) stations and our Training Tower, with the fire stations all requiring around-the-clock operational capability. All of these facilities keep the Facilities Personnel constantly busy with daily work requests, along with the fulfillment of special rehabilitation or renovation projects. Facilities Personnel are not only capable of repairing and maintaining routine building issues, they can also accomplish full-scale construction projects. Landscaping, remodeling, and painting are just a few examples of the work that is accomplished to ensure that RHFD facilities are kept safe, comfortable, and viable to those who work in them. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 15 �

F I R E TAT I O N INFO RM AT I O N STATION STATION ADDRESS 1 1111 Horizon Court 2 1251 East Auburn 3 2137 West Auburn 4 2723 Walton Blvd 5 251 East Tienken The Rochester Hills Fire Department has five active fir stations strategically throughout its service area. Two (2) stations lo in the north area, two (2) statio are located in the south area, and the headquarters fire station is located centrally. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 16 �

A PPA R AT US V ICE B A T T A L I O N C H I E F T Chief's oversee the daily operations of the entire city, and supervise and perform specialized functions within the Department. They are also responsible for directing emergency scene operations. The Battalion Chief drives a modified pickup truck that is equipped with communications equipment, such as a mobile data terminal. They also carry SCBA, an EMS bag, an automatic external defibrillator, and a thermal imaging camera. A M B U L A N C E C O M P A N I E S Rochester Hills has several ambulances that can L A D D E R C O M P A N I E S be pressed into service at a moments notice. Ladder companies – or \"Trucks\" – form These units carry the most state-of-the-art life another component of RHFD’s emergency saving equipment to include an automated CPR response capability. RHFD Ladder Companies compression machine, a cardiac monitor, and a carry ventilation equipment, ladders, a multitude of power lifting stretcher. other equipment, as well as a main ladder. R E S C U E C O M P A N Y Rochester Hills has one (1) E N G I N E C O M P A N I E S specialized unit known as the Engine companies – or pumpers – form the \"Rescue\". The Heavy Rescue core of RHFD’s emergency response capability. carries equipment with numerous RHFD Engines carry hose and can pump water capabilities. Such equipment from their own water tanks. include; the \"Jaws of Life\", rope rescue, water rescue, and machinary rescue equipment. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 17 �

FIREFIGHTERS ACTS Rochester Hills Firefighters give back on a regular basis every year. Firefighters see a lot of pain, death and destruction during the year. That creates copious amounts of stress in their lives. Giving back is an incredible way to minimize stress. It helps to build community within the fire service and a positive connection with our residents. wanted the The Rochester Hills Fire Department collaborated with a Rochester High cancer h School student group and the Firefighters of IAFF Local #3472 to our ambulances. donate bicycle helmets to children in need. City Firefighters, raising $13,500 for New Day Foundation. The Rochester Hills firefighters did win winners, always, and impacted received $825 from the sales of special cancer awareness RHFD T-Shirts. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 1 8 �

ROCHESTER HILLS FIREFIGHTERS RANDOM ACTS During the City’s “30 Days of Giving”, the Rochester Hills Fire Department donated Rochester Hills Firefighters participated in the Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams at the Children’s’ gloves and mittens to Neighborhood House as they are reaching out to meet the many Hospital at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. A fire truck went to the hospital and shined their needs of families in our community. lights up to the children who were waiting in the windows with their own flashlights. This annual event brings tremendous smiles to these children during the month of December. Thousands of people and organizations from our region join in trying to brighten the days and nights of these children as they spend their Christmas season in the hospital. The Rochester Hills Fire Department is grateful for the opportunities that we had Fire Station 4 hosted a Christmas wrapping fundraiser with in 2019 to give back to those in need and will be looking to give back more in Sand Castles through the Henry Ford Health System. People 2020. were able to bring gifts to the fire station and volunteers from Sand Castles wrapped the gifts for a donation. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 19 �

R E T I R E M E N T S , P R O M O T I O N S , A N D N E W H I R E S 2 0 1 9 R e t i r e m e n t ( s ) Firefighter Gerald Krause - 40 Years of Service Battalion Chief Timothy Quaine - 37 Years of Service Firefighter Ryan Reseigh - 25 Years of Service Fire and Life Safety Educator Nancy Butty - 17 Years of Service Firefighter Geoff Elliott - 16 Years of Service 2 0 1 9 P r o m o t i o n ( s ) Lieutenant Jason Murry to Battalion Chief Firefighter Richard Welch to Lieutenant 2 0 1 9 N e w H i r e ( s ) John Lyman - Fire and Life Safety Educator Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 20 �

2019 AWARDS AND YEARS OF SERVICE Years of Service Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Leadership Award Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal Bill Cooke 5 Years Chief Sean Canto Mark Belkoff Officer of the Year Lieutenant/Paramedic Rich Markovitch 15 Years Anne Ferner, Admin. Assistant Firefighter of the Year Lieutenant Eric Maher Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Littlefield Firefighter Doug Quaine EMS Provider of the Year 25 Years Firefighter/EMT Steve Sebert Captain Tim Matz Captain Lee Mayes Spirit of Volunteerism and Community Award Firefighter Pat McKay John Griffin Firefighter Mark McLocklin Unit Citation - May 23, 2019, MVA at intersection of S. Livernois & Avon Rd. Deputy Chief Todd Gary, Battalion Chief Rogers Claussen, Lieutenant Paul Wright, Lieutenant Joe Szyszkiewicz, Lieutenant Ann Echols, Acting Lieutenant Phil Thomas; Firefighter/Paramedic Rich Welch, and Firefighter Paramedic Ryan Wood Unit Citation – June 23, 2019, MVA on east bound M-59 Battalion Chief Rogers Claussen, Captain Tim Matz, Captain Larry Gambotto, Captain Lee Mayes Lieutenant Mike Reamer, Lieutenant Nick Laking, Lieutenant Paul Wright, Lieutenant Joe Szyszkiewicz Firefighter/Paramedic Derek Gardner, Firefighter/Paramedic Chris Ogg, Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Wood, Firefighter/Paramedic Rich Welch, and Firefighter/Paramedic Erik Derringer Unit Citation – November 4, 2019, Cardiac Arrest, 225 W. Avon (Home Depot) Battalion Chief Rogers Claussen, Lieutenant Nick Birchmeier, Firefighter/Paramedic Rich Welch Firefighter/EMT Steve Sebert Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 21 �

B EHIN PH OTO On June 3, 2019 the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to M-59 and Dequindre for a reported multi- vehicle accident involving a semi- truck with reported entrapment. Rochester Hills Alpha 22 arrived and reported seven (7) vehicles involved with three (3) patients, two (2) of which were entrapped. Rochester Hills Chief 1 requested additional resources from the City of Auburn Hills Fire Department and the City of Rochester Fire Department. Rochester Hills Engine 1 began extricating the two (2) patients assited by City of Rochester Squad 1. Additional ambulances handled paperwork for patients refusing treatment or transport. A total of three (3) patients were transported to Troy Beaumont Hospital. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 22 �

B EHIN PH OTO On July 28, 2019, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched for a residential structure fire located at 3300 block of Longview Lane. Rochester Hills Engine 2 was the first unit to arrive and reported heavy fire showing from the front and the rear of the home. Battalion 1 arrived and was informed by an Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy that the home had extreme storage conditions inside. Crew members tried to make an interior attack but encountered item’s stacked to the ceiling with very limited ability to navigate unobstructed. Battalion Chief Quaine advised all companies to perform an exterior attack until the bulk of the fire was knocked down. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Fire Investigations Unit was called to the scene. The fire at this time has been undetermined. No firefighter or civilian injuries occurred at this incident. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 23 �

B EHIN PH OTO On December 9, 2019, the Rochester Hills Fire Department On October 21, 2019, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched was dispatched to the 400 block of Ivy Wood Court for a for a commercial structure fire at 173 South Livernois Road. As units were reported residential structure fire. Rochester Hills Chief 1 and going enroute to the scene, a column of smoke could be seen from Alpha 25 arrived simultaneously and found a working fire in Rochester Hills Fire Station 1. Chief 1 quickly requested a “Box Alarm” the attic of the garage and the attic over the living area of the home. Rochester Hills Engine 1 performed fire suppression assignment. Dispatch advised they were receiving multiple calls and a City activities in the garage, while Ladder 3 vertically ventilated the of Rochester ambulance crew at Ascension Providence- Rochester building. Rochester Hills Alpha 25 established Level 1 RIT Hospital reported heavy fire showing through the roof. Rochester Hills Chief (Firefighter Rescue Crew) and Rochester Hills Tower Ladder 1 along with multiple fire companies simultaneously arrived and due to the 4 and Engine 2 performed fire suppression activities in the size of the structure as well as being unsuppressed (no sprinkler system) home. Rochester City and Auburn Hills also assisted on Command requested a 2nd Alarm. Crews began fire extinguishment and scene. An Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Fire found a working fire in the kitchen area. The fire did extend to the roof, Investigator was requested to the scene. According to the however was quickly contained. Damage remained in the occupancy of homeowner, their heater was not working and they were origin. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Oakland County heating the home with several space heaters. No firefighter or civilian injuries occurred at this incident. Sheriff’s Department Fire Investigation Unit. No firefighter or civilian injuries occurred at this incident. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 24 �

BEHIND THE PHOTO - MUTUAL AID On July 25, 2019, the Rochester Hills Fire Department Engine On October 6, 2019, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was On March 22, 2019, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was 1 and Alpha 23 was dispatched to M-59 and Squirrel Road for dispatched to assist the Oakland Township Fire Department dispatched to 60000 block of Shawnee Lane to assist the a multi-vehicle accident with fire and entrapment. Rochester with a residential structure fire at 1620 block of Silverbell Road. Washington Township Fire Department for a reported Hills units were requested due to Auburn Hills Fire Department Rochester Hills Tower Ladder 4, Tanker 5, Ladder 2 and residential structure fire. Rochester Hills Engine 1 Ladder 5 and already being on other incidents. Rochester Hills Chief 1 went Battalion 1 assisted at the incident. Due to this incident being in Battalion 1 arrived to assist with a single family home in which enroute and was advised that approximately eight (8) to ten an area without fire hydrants, continuous water supply was an the fire originated in the garage and was spreading into the (10) vehicles were involved along with a box truck, one (1) issue. The home received significant damage, and most likely is remainder of the structure. Rochester Hills Ladder 5 assisted vehicle was on fire, and one (1) Priority 1 patient heavily a complete loss. with fire attack and Rochester Hills Engine 1 performed vertical entrapped. Chief 1 requested Rochester Hills Rescue 1, ventilation. Rochester Hills Battalion1 was assigned operations Rochester Hills Engine 2, and a Medic Unit from Bloomfield by Washington Township Chief 1. Other arriving departments Township to respond as well. Rochester Hills Chief 1 arrived had to shuttle water to the scene since this fire was located in a on-scene to find several vehicles involved in the accident, with non-hydrant area. No civilian or firefighter injuries were most occupants being uninjured. Rochester Hills Alpha 23 and reported however, the building and contents were severely Engine 1 arrived and began patient care and extrication of the damaged. one (1) trapped patient, assisted by Rescue 1’s crew. Rochester Hills Engine 2 arrived and assisted with securing vehicles. Members quickly extricated the patient and transported to McLaren Hospital in Pontiac. Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 25 �

BEHIND THE PHOTO On May 4, 2019 the Rochester Hills Fire Department participated in the annual Fire Truck Pull hosted by Applied Fitness Solutions of Rochester Hills. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for the Special Olympics. Proceeds from the fire truck pull will provide opportunities for over 23,000 Michigan athletes to participate in year-round events. On Sept. 20, 2019 Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett announced that the city’s Fire Department has received the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response — or SAFER — grant, which will be paid out to the city over three years. The almost $1.58 million grant will be used to hire eight additional firefighters, improving the level of public safety for the city’s nearly 75,000 residents. FEMA’s SAFER grant will pay for 75% of the salary and benefits for each of the eight full-time-equivalent firefighters in the first and second years of the grant, and 35% of the salary and benefits for the third year.

INCIDENT INCIDENT INCIDENT INCI DE NT S TAT I S T I C S INCIDENT FIRE INCIDENTS BY INCIDENTS BY FIRE CALL NUMBERS INCIDENTS BY Incidents By INCIDENTS BY FIRE INCIDENTS BY FIRE CALL NUMBERS FIRE CALLS CALL NUMBERS FIRE CALLS 2019 FIRE CALLS Average Municipal INCIDENTS BY Year Incidents BY YEAR TIME OF DAY BY YEAR BY YEAR TIME OF DAY BY MONTH BY MONTH BY MONTH DAY OF WEEK DAY OF WEEK DAY OF WEEK TIME OF DAY Response Time INJURIES AVERAGE AVERAGE INJURIES AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE INJURIES AVERAGE AVERAGE INJURIES AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE By Type (Dispatch to Arrival) 6583 6583 6583 27 427 JANUARY JANUARY 2019 JANUARY 2004 15 12 27 SUNDAY 2004 15 FEBRUARY 6215 12 27 SUNDAY 7,484 427 15 12 2010 36 3185 2004 15 FEBRUARY 6215 2010 SUNDAY 3185 427 FEBRUARY 6215 2010 3185 2004 36 36 1 AM 1 AM 1 AM 441 2005 2005 35 2 37 2005 35 7012 2 37 441 35 2 37 2005 35 7012 441 7012 3 15 3 15 3 15 MARCH 30 7,183 2006 30 4 22 MONDAY 2006 MARCH 6774 4 22 2018 MONDAY 2006 30 4 2011 3079 2006 30 6774 2011 MONDAY 3079 MARCH 6774 2011 3079 22 APRIL 2007 32 5 23 355 2007 APRIL 32 7328 5 23 355 2007 32 5 23 2007 32 7328 355 APRIL 7328 38 38 38 MAY 6 2008 34 6 35 TUESDAY 2008 MAY 34 7414 2017 TUESDAY 2008 34 6 2012 35 3005 2008 34 7414 2012 TUESDAY 3005 MAY 7414 2012 3005 35 7,111 7 7 7 JUNE 2009 2009 32 8 38 404 JUNE 32 8 38 404 2009 32 8 38 2009 32 404 JUNE 9 8463 9 9 2010 19 10 45 58 WEDNESDAY 2010 19 JULY 10 45 58 WEDNESDAY 2010 19 10 45 58 2010 19 JULY 8463 WEDNESDAY JULY 8463 34 11 2011 34 11 56 2011 AUGUST 34 7093 2016 56 6,666 2011 34 11 2013 56 2664 2011 AUGUST 7093 2013 2664 AUGUST 7093 2013 2664 37 2012 37 12 57 THURSDAY 377 2012 SEPTEMBER 37 7016 12 57 THURSDAY 377 2012 37 12 57 2012 SEPTEMBER 7016 THURSDAY 377 SEPTEMBER 7016 62 62 62 13 13 13 64 14 14 2013 3 14 64 2013 3 OCTOBER 7379 2015 6,644 2013 3 5 minutes and 10 seconds 2014 64 2739 2013 3 OCTOBER 7379 2014 2739 OCTOBER 7379 2014 2739 65 FRIDAY 2014 4 15 65 FRIDAY 397 4 NOVEMBER 6799 15 65 FRIDAY 397 2014 4 15 TOTAL14,672 2014 4 NOVEMBER 6799 TOTAL14,672 397 NOVEMBER 6799 TOTAL14,672 2014 16 16 16 17 82 DECEMBER 6974 17 82 (Priority Incidents) 17 82 DECEMBER 6974 DECEMBER 6974 18 97 SATURDAY 396 TOTAL85,050 18 97 SATURDAY 396 18 97 TOTAL85,050 SATURDAY 396 TOTAL85,050 19 70 19 70 19 70 20 93 20 93 20 93 21 69 21 69 21 69 22 74 22 74 22 74 INCIDENTS BY INCIDENTS BY CALL NUMBERS FIRE CALLS 23 59 23 59 23 59 BY YEAR 24 PM 43 24 PM 43 24 PM 43 TIME OF DAY DAY OF WEEK BY MONTH AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE 12 27 SUNDAY 427 JANUARY 6583 2010 3185 CALL TYPES CALL TYPES 1 AM 36 CALL TYPES FEBRUARY 6215 CALL TYPES 2 37 441 7012 3 15 22 MONDAY B-SHIFT MARCH 6774 2011 3079 B-SHIFT 4 B-SHIFT B-SHIFT APRIL HAZMAT 360 OTHERS 858 FIRE 903 ALARMS 1,267 FIRE 918 HAZMAT 360 OTHERS 858 FIRE 903 ALARMS 1,267 7 35 WEDNESDAY FIRE 918 404 OTHERS 858 FIRE 903 ALARMS 1,267 JUNE 7414 2012 FIRE 918 HAZMAT 360 OTHERS 858 FIRE 903 ALARMS 1,267 HAZMAT 360 355 TUESDAY 6 A-SHIFT ALARMS 1,305 MEDICAL 23,841 A-SHIFT ALARMS 1,305 MEDICAL 23,841 5 23 38 A-SHIFT ALARMS 1,305 MEDICAL 23,841 MAY 7328 A-SHIFT ALARMS 1,305 MEDICAL 23,841 3005 38 8 8463 JULY 9 FIRE 918 10 2664 OTHERS 865 OTHERS 865 56 11 45 58 OTHERS 865 AUGUST 7093 2013 OTHERS 865 HAZMAT359 HAZMAT359 MEDICAL23,887 HAZMAT359 MEDICAL23,887 12 57 THURSDAY 377 MEDICAL23,887 7016 HAZMAT359 MEDICAL23,887 SEPTEMBER 13 MEDICAL74,043 HAZMAT 325 MEDICAL74,043 HAZMAT 325 MEDICAL74,043 62 HAZMAT 325 OCTOBER MEDICAL74,043 2739 HAZMAT 325 7379 ALARMS 4,079 FIRE 837 ALARMS 4,079 FIRE 837 15 65 ALARMS 4,079 397 FIRE 837 NOVEMBER 6799 2014 TOTAL14,672 FIRE 837 64 ALARMS 4,079 14 FIRE 2,797 FIRE 2,797 FIRE 2,797 FIRE 2,797 FRIDAY OTHERS 854 OTHERS 854 OTHERS 854 OTHERS 854 OTHERS 2,319 16 HAZMAT 1,086 HAZMAT 1,086 HAZMAT 1,086 HAZMAT 1,086 6974 82 DECEMBER 17 2019 Annual Report SATURDAY TOTAL Rochester Hills Fire Department C-SHIFT TOTAL OTHERS 2,319 MEDICAL 23,596 C-SHIFT 18 70 97 TOTAL OTHERS 2,319 396 C-SHIFT TOTAL85,050 TOTAL OTHERS 2,319 MEDICAL 23,596 C-SHIFT 19 � COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 510 ALARMS 1,236 26 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 510 ALARMS 1,236 20 69 93 � COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 510 ALARMS 1,236 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 510 ALARMS 1,236 21 74 22 23 MEDICAL 23,596 MEDICAL 23,596 24 PM 43 59 CALL TYPES HAZMAT 360 OTHERS 858 FIRE 903 ALARMS 1,267 A-SHIFT ALARMS 1,305 MEDICAL 23,841 B-SHIFT FIRE 918 OTHERS 865 HAZMAT359 MEDICAL23,887 MEDICAL74,043 HAZMAT 325 ALARMS 4,079 FIRE 837 FIRE 2,797 OTHERS 854 HAZMAT 1,086 TOTAL OTHERS 2,319 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 510 MEDICAL 23,596 ALARMS 1,236 C-SHIFT

FI R E FIG HTE R LEARN STAY IN SHAPE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND AN EMT-B LICENSE and Michigan Firefighter 1 and 2 is the standard minimum requirement. More and more applicants are earning paramedic licenses, associate or bachelor’s degrees in fire science, fire protection engineering, or management. Rochester Hills requires new hires to obtain their Paramedic Licensure within three (3) years of hire. • What to study? Math, Chemistry, Biology, Communications Skills, Computer Literacy A P P LY capacity. T o be eligible, applicants must be at least: • 21-years old • Possess a high school diploma or GED • Possess a current State of Michigan or National Registry I F A T F I R S T Y O U D O N ’ T S U C C E E D , Emergency Medical T echnician EMT license at the basic level or T R Y A G A I N higher and Michigan Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications. Firefighting is a competitive career. Don’t give up if you don’t get the job on your first attempt. MASTER OF PUBLIC T H E A P P L I C A T I O N P R O C E S S W I L L ADMINISTRATION P R E P A R E Y O U R S E L F F O R I N C L U D E EARN A GRADUATE DEGREE P R O M O T I O N • Written entrance examination (EMPCO) ASSOCIATE OR Prepare for a leadership role in the fire service of BACHELOR’S tomorrow. IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) DEGREE T o enroll in an EMT Basic Course and Firefighter 1 • Structured oral interview EMT OR BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN and 2, applicants may GET AN ASSOCIATE’S OR HIGH • Background investigation SCHOOL PARAMEDIC FIRE SCIENCE, FIRE PROTECTION, OR MANAGEMENT • Physiological Exam DIPLOMA PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION GET AN EMT-B OR https:// OR GED www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ • Medical exam rochesterhillsmi Rochester Hills Fire Department 2019 Annual Report � 27 �

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