May 2018

City of Rochester Hills Fire and Emergency Services Monthly Report for May 2018

To: The Honorable Mayor Bryan Barnett and the esteemed members of the Rochester Hills City Council From: Sean M. Canto - Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Ladies and Gentlemen: The primary purpose of this report is to keep the officials of the City of Rochester Hills informed as to the activities and programs of the Rochester Hills Fire and Emergency Services Department. As a second purpose, this report will be shared with the Officers and all fire personnel in the organization to illustrate how their day-to-day activities benefit the citizens and the community of Rochester Hills. Call Data: Total Incidents May 2018: 657 (28.76% of these incidents occurred in Senior Congregate Housing/ Skilled Nursing Facilities) Total number of mutual aid coverage / requests: 7 - No Rochester Hills Fire Department units were available during these times. Total Incidents Year-to-Date: 3,015 Year-to-Date comparison 2017 to 2018: 2,988 (2017) 3,015 (2018) (Approx. 1% increase)

Operations Bureau Deputy Chief - Todd Gary Shift Commanders - Bat. Chief Tim Quaine, Bat. Chief Rogers Claussen, Bat. Chief Jerry Yurgo Fire Suppression Division Members responded to 134 calls for service. The Department responded to eleven (11) incidents that resulted in $192,010 in damage. On May 7, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to 2933 Harrington Drive for a reported residential structure fire. Rochester Hills Ladder 2 was the first unit to arrive and reported smoke showing from the open garage door. Upon further investigation, crews found an unattended pot that the homeowner left on the stove and left the home, only to return to a house full of smoke. Battalion 1 cancelled the Box Alarm assignment and held Ladder 2, Engine 2, and Rescue 1 to ventilate the home. This was one of three careless cooking incidents this month that could have been much worse. On May 12, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to 12 Village Circle for a reported residential structure fire. Rochester Hills Battalion 1 was the first unit to arrive and reported smoke in the hallway. Upon further investigation, the apartment occupant stated he dropped burning grease on floor after the pan he was cooking in caught fire. Crews entered the apartment and found pockets of fire burning on the floor, cabinets, and walls. Crews performed extinguishment, overhaul and ventilation operations. This was the second of three careless cooking incidents in the month of May. On May 15, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to 740 Basswood Drive for a residential structure fire. Rochester Hills Battalion 1 was the first unit to arrive and reported a working fire on the 1 floor on the Charlie Side of the building. Rochester Hills Tower Ladder 4 and Rescue 1 arrived, st stretching a 1 ¾” pre-connect for extinguishment. The fire was quickly contained, while other crews performed overhaul and ventilation operations. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Fire Investigations, but appeared to be electrical in nature. No civilian or firefighter injuries were noted. The cities of Rochester and Auburn Hills assisted at this incident as well.

On May 27, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to 1620 Glen Meadow for a reported residential structure fire. Upon units going enroute, Dispatch advised that a neighbor was reporting the rear deck on fire at the above address and they were trying to extinguish it. Rochester Hills Battalion 1 was the first unit to arrive and reported the majority of the fire had been extinguished. Rochester Hills Engine 1 and Engine 2 performed extinguishment and overhaul operations. Upon further investigation it was determined that the homeowner was utilizing a charcoal grill on the deck earlier in the day and sat a charcoal chimney on the deck, and an ember may have fallen in between the wooden decking and smoldered finally igniting. On May 27, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to 5 Timberview Drive for a reported residential structure fire. Rochester Battalion 1 was the first unit to arrive and reported smoke in the hallway. Upon forcing the door to the apartment, crews found a grease fire on the stove. Crews extinguished the fire and performed ventilation operations. Upon further investigation the apartment occupant stated he was cooking and left the apartment, forgetting about the burner. This was the third careless cooking incident in the month of May. Emergency Medical Services Division Division Head - Captain Tim Matz Total number of EMS runs: 523 Total number of Transfers: 0 Total number of Cardiac Arrests: 9 - The age range of patients was 43 to 92 years of age. The department transported four (4) patients for further care. Total number of Narcan Administration: Administered at seven (7) possible overdose incidents. Total number of lift assists: 51

EMS Training The third week in May was National EMS Week. The American College of Emergency Physicians created a training plan for the entire week, which included: Protocol Review, Personal Protective Equipment and Scene Safety, Pediatric Patient Care and Assessment, and Severe Bleeding Control. Members also completed an online training for Burn Injures utilizing Fire Rescue 1 Academy training platform. The department also trained with the Spencer Park lifeguards during their preseason training session. Topics discussed and demonstrated included cervical collars, c-spine immobilization, and oxygen therapy. One of the department’s ALS Units was also present which allowed the lifeguards an opportunity to review the equipment and ask questions of the Firefighter/Paramedic crew. Finally, an inter-agency mock dry land emergency with members of both agencies working together on a patient was performed. Community Risk Reduction Division Division Head - Assistant Chief Bill Cooke The Community Risk Reduction Division highlights for the month of May 2018 included the following: Fire Safety Inspections: 27 Follow-up Inspections: 26 Plan Reviews: 9 Burn Permits: 49 Professional Development (Training Hours): 105 hours Infant Car Seat Installation and Checks: 6 Public Education Activities Schools: 13 presentations totaling 312 individuals Daycares: 5 presentations totaling 150 individuals Senior Programs: 2 presentations totaling 27 individuals Station Tours: 6 presentations totaling 107 individuals AHA CPR Class: 2 presentations totaling 12 individuals This month, Community Risk Reduction Division members conducted annual fire and life safety inspections in our senior facilities throughout the community. These facilities are critical fire and life safety occupancies since many of the occupants may need assistance in case of fire or other emergencies that may occur. During these inspections, staff takes time to talk to the facilities management team about additional programs our division offers such as fall prevention and senior fire safety. Falls have been identified as a significant call generator for our department and our division makes every attempt possible to help reduce the number of responses. Annual inspections in these types of facilities are critical to verify the operation of key fire and life safety features that are required in these types of buildings. The Community Risk Reduction Division congratulates to Lt. Echols and Lt. Mills who attended a four-day class and became certified child car seat technicians. This will help by making sure car seats are installed properly and will continue to allow our department to offer a much needed service to our community.

During the month of May, Community Risk Reduction Division celebrated Building Safety Month with our Building Department by helping to host a public education display at our local Home Depot. During this event, we displayed one of our fire apparatus where the public could take an up close look at our equipment and how we use it. Inside the Home Depot, a display table was provided with valuable fire and life safety information for the public. There were also many children in attendance in which totaled more than 320 children. This was one of our busiest days for this event in which community outreach was provided to our citizens. Training Bureau Division Head - Captain Larry Gambotto During the month of May 2018, members of the Rochester Hills Fire Department received 781.25 hours of Fire and EMS professional development. Year-to-date, members have completed over 6,100 hours of training. This month’s topics included Turnout Gear Inspection, Surface Water Rescue and Swift Water Rescue Awareness. Fire Training During this month’s fire training lead by Lt. Todd Beckett, members received instruction and performed annual inspection of turnout gear. Members completed online training from Lion Fire Academy prior to completing visual inspection of their gear. Documented inspections and gear repair requests are made in compliance with NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting. Special Training In May, special training included Surface Water and Swift Water Rescue Awareness. Members received instruction in shore based rescue operations and assisting advanced rescue operations. Members review personal floatation devices use by the department, throw ropes and other water rescue equipment. Administration Bureau Finally, during the month of May another very successful month of work took place. All of the exterior concrete for phase one was completed which provides new access from the new apparatus bays to Walton Boulevard as well as the new drive that provides access to the rear of the station. Also at the exterior, the standing seam metal roof has been installed and the exterior insulated panels are being installed shortly. The interior mechanical, electrical, fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems have all been installed and are in process of their final inspections. The new addition has been painted and the epoxy flooring has been installed. Expect to see the final clean up and punch list items completed this week as our staff with be relocated from the existing building into the new addition very shortly as the temporary living quarters arrives.

Finally on May 25 the department performed Company/Station inspections of B-Shift, which is under the th command of Battalion Chief Tim Quaine. Each station and the assigned apparatus are thoroughly inspected by the Deputy Chief and Battalion Chief. This is done on a quarter basis and instills pride within the Rochester Hills Fire Department.

B- Shift Company Inspections May 25, 2018