April 2018

City of Rochester Hills Fire and Emergency Services Monthly Report for April 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 April 2018: 561 (26.83% of these incidents occurred in Senior Congregate Housing/ Skilled Nursing Facilities) Total number of mutual aid coverage / requests: 12 - No Rochester Hills Fire Department units were available during these times. Total Incidents Year-to-Date: 1,796 Year-to-Date comparison 2017 to 2018: 2,383 (2017) 2,358 (2018) (Approx. 2% decrease)

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 105 calls for service. The Department responded to eleven (11) incidents that resulted in $255,795 in damage. On April 17, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to 273 Sandalwood Drive for a residential structure fire. Rochester Hills Engine 3 was the first unit to arrive and reported a working fire in an attached garage, with the fire extending into the home and attic area. Crews placed multiple hoselines in service to control the fire. After further investigation, it was determined that the fire was possibly started by temporary lighting in the loft area above the garage, but was still under investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Fire Investigations. The homeowner sustained non-life threatening burns while trying to move items from the garage. Also, an Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy received minor injuries to his leg. The cities of Rochester and Auburn Hills assisted as well. Residential Structure Fire 273 Sandalwood Drive

On April 27, 2018, Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to 58 Bobolink Street for a Building Explosion. As units were responding, Dispatch advised they were receiving several calls that a building was on fire at that address. Additionally, Consumers Energy also contacted Rochester Hills Station 1 via telephone advising that a crew was working at that address and an explosion did occur and the home was on fire. Rochester Hills Battalion 1 arrived on-scene to report a working fire in a one-story manufactured home, extending to a second home. Additionally, there were conflicting reports of the occupant still being inside the home. Crews placed multiple hoselines in service for fire attack as well as exposure protection. Crews also searched the home, which was negative for victims. Crews extinguished the main body of fire, however the gas main continued to burn for some time until Consumers Energy was able to dig up the line to shut it off. It was determined that the fire started while the Consumers Energy Representative was working on the meter. No firefighter or civilian injures occurred at this incident. Click for Video Residential Structure Fire 58 Bobolink Street

Emergency Medical Services Division Division Head - Captain Tim Matz Total number of EMS runs: 456 Total number of Transfers: 0 Total number of Cardiac Arrests: 5 - The age range of patients was 67 to 94 years of age. The department transported four (4) patients for further care. Total number of Narcan Administration: Administered at five (5) possible overdose incidents. Total number of lift assists: 55 EMS Training Members received mandatory EMS training on the Oakland County Medical Control Authority Medication Protocol Updates. The Oakland County Medical Control Authority (OCMCA) is one of 61 medical control authority’s (MCA) in the state of Michigan. The OCMCA serves as the medical control authority for the Oakland County emergency medical services system, as designated by the Michigan Department of Community Health. The mandatory protocol updates were presented by Dr. David Bauer, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Ascension Health - Crittenton Medical Center. Paramedics were taught the six \"rights\" of medication administration. These rights include: 1. Right medication; 2. Right dose; 3. Right route; 4. Right time; 5. Right patient; and 6. Right documentation.

Community Risk Reduction Division Division Head - Assistant Chief Bill Cooke The Community Risk Reduction Division highlights for the month of April 2018 included the following: Fire Safety Inspections: 18 Self-Inspections: 1 Follow-up Inspections: 20 Plan Reviews: 11 Burn Permits: 40 Professional Development (Training Hours): 69 hours Infant Car Seat Installation and Checks: 10 Public Education Activities Schools: 13 presentations totaling 338 individuals Daycares: 9 presentations totaling 187 individuals Senior Programs: 1 presentations totaling 16 individuals Station Tours: 5 presentations totaling 153 individuals AHA CPR Class: 2 presentations totaling 34 individuals This month, Community Risk Reduction Division members conducted annual fire and life safety inspections in our hotels and theaters throughout the community. These facilities are a critical fire and life safety occupancy since they contain people who are transient in nature and unfamiliar with the building. Annual inspections assure our visitors and citizens of Rochester Hills are provided with a safe environment within these facilities and our division verifies working operation and maintenance of key fire and life safety features. The Community Risk Reduction Division congratulates Firefighter Scott Faust as the newest member of our organization who is now certified to teach CPR to our residents. In 2017, the Rochester Hills Fire Department instructed 30 CPR classes and reached over 300 attendees. Firefighter Faust efforts are greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing him represent our department. Community Risk Reduction Specialist Nancy Butty had a very successful month with a bike helmet distribution in conjunction with Rochester Schools PTA. “Bikes and Lids for Kids” selected four distribution points for this event, which happened to be at four of our fire stations. This was a very successful program with the cooperation and collaboration of several community partners. Over 300 children were properly fitted with bicycle helmets which provided for a tremendous opportunity to provide another delivery method of teaching safety through community risk. Training Bureau Division Head - Captain Larry Gambotto During the month of April 2018, members of the Rochester Hills Fire Department received 962 hours of Fire and EMS professional development. Year-to-date, members have completed over 4,800 hours of training. This month’s topics included Fire Ground Strategies and Tactics and the Pittsburgh Drill.

Fire Training During this month’s fire training, members were instructed in Fire Ground Operations, including size-up, strategies and tactics, fire suppression and search and rescue. Training occurred in the department’s training tower where members stretched hand lines, rescued victims, threw ground ladders and practiced other fire ground tactics and tasks. Special Training In April, special training included the Pittsburgh Drill. The drill developed by the staff of Rapid Intervention Associate teaches RIT team members to work as a team. The course is 50 feet in length with three separate obstacles. The first obstacle is narrow opening, the second is an A-frame, and the third is 8-foot tube. A stretched hose line runs from the entrance of the course through all three obstacles to a downed firefighter at the end. Members then rescue the victim, a training dummy, back through the course. Teams must coordinate their efforts and communicate during evolution to rescue the victim in a safe, effective and efficient manner. Online Training Members completed an hour of turnout gear inspection and cleaning videos, provided by Lion Fire Academy, in preparation for annual gear inspections. B- Shift Training (Pittsburgh Drill - Firefighter Rescue and Survival) April 19, 2018 Administration Bureau Finally, during the month of April big changes have taken place at Fire Station No. 4. Interior plumbing, electrical and mechanical work has really taken shape within the apparatus bay. The drywall ceiling has also been completed which is opening up the area to additional work to take place. Priming the walls have just begun as the entire area will be available for finish paint. Work is also being completed on the exterior of the building and of the site. The landscape wall is complete at the rear, which now allows for the final grading to take place. This month, we would expect to see finished concrete curbs and driveways being installed around the facility. Masonry brick is nearing completion as well as these contractors finish up screen walls around the building. Finally, the exterior finishes on the roof of the new building have begun as we expect to see an

entirely different looking facility next month. The weather has broken and our construction team is in high gear! On April 21, 2018 members of the Rochester Hills Fire Department and the Rochester Hills International Association of Firefighters Local 3472 participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run group which hosted a fire truck pull to benefit Special Olympics Michigan. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for the Special Olympics. The Torch Run is held in communities throughout Michigan, with officers and athletes running the Flame of Hope to the opening ceremonies of Special Olympics competitions. The Law Enforcement Torch Run transforms communities by inspiring people to accept and include people with intellectual disabilities -- celebrating differences among all people and recognizing and respecting the similarities we all share. For athletes and officers alike, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is a story of success, love, respect and commitment between law enforcement officers and Special Olympic athletes. Organizers are also seeking donations from local organizations and businesses so we are able to provide more monetary donations to the athletes who compete year round. Proceeds from the fire truck pull will provide opportunities for over 23,000 Michigan athletes to participate in year-round events. The IAFF Local 3472 won first prize in the event as well as raising $500.00 Click for Video

Finally, Chief Canto, Assistant Chief Cooke, Battalion Chief Claussen, and Captain Mayes- IAFF 3472 Vice President attended a course in Managing Disciplinary Challenges in the Fire Service. This 16-hour class was taught by Curt Varone - Attorney at Law and was hold at the Hanover Fire Department, which is a suburb of Chicago. Mr Varone is a practicing attorney licensed in Rhode Island and Maine. He retired from the Providence, Rhode Island, Fire Department in 2008 as a Deputy Assistant Chief and served as the Director of Public Fire Protection at the National Fire Protection Association. This 2-day program is intended for chiefs and fire officers who may have to investigate misconduct by firefighters, as well as union representatives who may need to advise members during an internal investigation. The program looked at the causes for disciplinary problems and explained proven methods for conducting a fair and impartial investigation. Attendees learned how to organize and conduct an investigation, interview witnesses and preserve evidence, and find the truth as related to the investigation. The course also looked at strategic steps that fire service leaders need to consider when addressing disciplinary issues. Due process, Weingarten, Garrity and firefighter bill of rights laws were thoroughly covered.