Dec 2018

City of Rochester Hills Fire and Emergency Services Monthly Report for December 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 December 2018: 614 (Approximately 37% of these incidents occurred in Senior Congregate Housing / Skilled Nursing Facilities) Total number of mutual aid coverage / requests: 4 - No Rochester Hills Fire Department units were available during these times. Total Incidents Year-to-Date: 7,192 Year-to-Date comparison 2017 to 2018: 7,111 (2017) 7,192 (2018) (Approx. 2% overall 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 100 calls for service. The Department responded to eight (8) incidents that resulted in $325,300 in damage. On December 1, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to a Residential Structure Fire at 3111 Bendelow Drive. Rochester Hills Alpha 23 was the first unit on-scene and reported a working fire that started by the chimney with extension inside the home and attic area. No firefighter or civilian injuries were noted. Shelby Township Fire Department and Auburn Hills Fire Department assisted on-scene. Residential Structure Fire 3111 Bendelow Drive

On December 1, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 3104 Villanova Circle. Rochester Hills Battalion 1 (B/C Yurgo) was the first unit on-scene and reported a working fire with heavy smoke from the garage. After further investigation, it was determined to be a working fire in the laundry room of the home. Rochester Hills Engine 1 and Alpha 23 arrived and stretched an 1 ¾” hoseline inside the home and quickly contained the fire. Other crews assisted with ventilation and overhaul. No firefighter injuries occurred, however one (1) civilian was treated on-scene for smoke inhalation. The fire was determined to have started in the dryer, and is under investigation. The Auburn Hills Fire Department assisted on-scene. See this short video on Dryer Fire Hazards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdNTcChFkBY Residential Structure Fire 3104 Villanova Circle

On December 7, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 966 Majestic Road. Rochester Hills Ladder 5 was first unit on-scene and reported nothing showing from the exterior, but after entering the home found a smoke condition on the second floor. Ladder 5’s Officer quickly reported a fire in the second floor bathroom and upon further investigation extending into the attic. Crews stretched a 1 ¾” hoseline inside the home and quickly contained the fire in the bathroom and opened up the ceiling and extinguished the fire in the attic. Other crews assisted with ventilation and extensive overhaul. No firefighter or civilian injuries occurred. After investigation it was determined that the fire was due to a malfunction in the ceiling ventilation fan. The Auburn Hills Fire Department and Rochester Fire Department assisted on-scene. Residential Structure Fire 966 Majestic Road

On December 24, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 3533 Tienken Road. Rochester Hills Reserve Ladder 1 was first unit on-scene and reported a working fire with heavy smoke. After further investigation, it was determined to be a working fire in the family room that originated by the fireplace. It was also quickly determined that the fire had already extended into the area above the vaulted ceiling of the home. Crews stretched a 1 ¾” hoseline inside the home and quickly contained the fire in the living room areas. Other crews assisted with ventilation and extensive overhaul. No firefighter or civilian injuries occurred. The Auburn Hills Fire Department and Rochester Fire Department assisted on- scene. Residential Structure Fire 3533 Tienken Road

On December 28, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial structure fire in the area of Crooks and Hamlin. Dispatch advised that a passer-by reported fire through the roof at a building in that area, possibly the Auto Body Shop. An Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy reported heavy smoke coming from 2185 Crooks Road. Rochester Hills Battalion 1 (B/C Quaine) arrived and reported three (3) to four (4) vehicles on fire, extending to the building. Rochester Hills Ladder 3 advanced a 1 ¾” hoseline and began extinguishing the exterior of the building and the vehicle closets to the building. Remaining units checked the building for extension and ventilated it. No firefighter or civilian injuries occurred. Due to the suspiciousness of the fire, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Unit was notified and this incident is under investigation. The Auburn Hills Fire Department assisted on-scene. Multiple Vehicles on Fire 2185 Crooks Road

Emergency Medical Services Division Division Head - Captain Tim Matz Total number of EMS runs: 516 Total number of transfers: 1 Total number of cardiac arrest: 2 - (Ages of the patients were 58 and 79, one (1) was transferred for further care) Total number of Narcan deployments: 2 - (Both due to possible Heroin overdoses) Training for the month of December was on Sepsis. Due to the importance of recognizing Sepsis and it’s severity, an overview of the different types of Sepsis, how it is contracted, signs and symptoms of different Sepsis types, and what treatments are necessary were discussed. This month we teleconferenced to the out stations, which allowed the department to perform training and keep our Crew’s in their first due response areas, which provides for a quicker response. The department will continue to utilize this way of training when applicable. This will help improve the quality of training conducted, and gives the department another method to train our members. See this short video on Sepsis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbgWpeEEtaM

Community Risk Reduction Division Division Head - Assistant Chief Bill Cooke The Community Risk Reduction Division highlights for the month of December 2018 included the following: Fire Safety Inspections: 39 Follow-up Inspections: 16 Plan Reviews: 5 FOIA Request: 3 Professional Development (Training Hours): 78 hours Infant Car Seat Installation and Checks: 14 Public Education Activities Schools: 4 presentations totaling 84 individuals Station Tours: 2 presentations totaling 12 individuals Camps/Scouts: 2 presentations totaling 25 individuals Senior Programs: 5 presentations totaling 62 individuals Smoke Detector Programs: 6 installations The month of November and December, 210 hours of training was conducted by members of the Community Risk Reduction Division. Training and professional development continues to be an ongoing goal of the Community Risk Reduction Division this year as Lieutenant/Inspector Jon Mills has successfully passed his Fire Inspector I written exam and is now qualified to become a State of Michigan Certified Fire Inspector. In addition to this certification, Lieutenant/Inspector Mills and Captain/Asst. Fire Marshal Mayes have both attended and successfully passed the written exam associated with NFPA’s Fire Plans Examiner certification. This certification allows for our members to become part of the plan review and peer review process associated with site plan, special event, public display of fireworks and hazardous materials reviews. Congratulations to both members as this is a significant accomplishment for both individuals! To finalize professional development for this month, Lieutenant/Inspector Mills and Captain/Asst. Fire Marshal Mayes have also attended the NFPA Fire Inspector II classroom portion, and will be tested through the written exam process during the month of January. Congratulations once again to Lieutenant/Inspector Mills and Captain/Asst. Fire Marshal Mayes for their commitment this year in professional development! Training Bureau Division Head - Captain Larry Gambotto During the month of December 2018, members of the Rochester Hills Fire Department received 604 hours of Fire and EMS professional development. This month’s topics included High Voltage Electricity Awareness, Pumper Operations-Hydraulics, and Command and Control- Fireground Operations Virtual On-line Training.

Fire Training During this month’s Fire training, members were instructed on high voltage electricity awareness. Michigan Part 74 for Fire Fighting requires this training annually. Electrical safety is one of the greatest dangers that we face on the fireground. No matter the type of incident, a vehicle accident or structural house fire, electrical safety needs to be taken into account. The plain fact with electricity is that we cannot see it, smell it or feel it until it is too late. There are no warning signs that will allow us to recognize the dangers of being electrocuted except for observing what is present at our scene and treating all electrical lines and components as live until proven otherwise. This training was delivered via virtual classroom, recently established for the department. See this short video on Firefighter Safety with High Voltage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZebxNVjszU Battalion Training During this month’s Battalion training, members were instructed in hydraulics and pumper operations. Department Command Officers started several National Fire Academy online trainings for Command and Control of Fireground Operations. Administration Bureau After months of hard work the Rochester Hills Fire Department Strategic Planning Committee presented the final plan document to City Administration and City Council. The Department has been working through this process since 2017. The Rochester Hills Fire Department's philosophy is to apply best practices within our industry, focusing on meeting the service needs of our community in the most efficient and effective manner possible. As part of this planning process, the Rochester Hills Fire Department has performed a SWOT analysis and the purpose of this strategic plan is to address the threats as identified in the SWOT analysis and to structure the future direction to address the threats and assumptions. The department focused on nine (9) program areas: Administration, Apparatus and Equipment, Emergency Services, Facilities, Health and Safety, Personnel, Community Risk Reduction, Technology, and finally Training. The Strategic Planning Committee asked City Administration and City Council to review and absorb the information presented in this plan. The department will then go back before City Administration and City Council in late January/early February to ask for support and adoption of our Strategic Plan. On December 1 , the fire department, in conjunction with Volkswagen of America and Neighborhood House, st presented nine (9) families bicycles and helmets for the holidays. Members were on hand to fit the children with helmets and assure the bicycles were prepared to ride.

On December 18 , 19 and 20 , department members in conjunction with the OPC assisted with Meals on th th th Wheels delivering meals at Danish Village and Avon Towers. Our members delivered the nutritious meals and provided a friendly visit and safety check. On December 21 , members from Rochester Hills Fire Tower Ladder 4 participated in a splatter st distance physics project at Hart Middle School. The students from the class would estimate splatter distances while the teacher (accompanied by RHFD members) dropped different items from 95 feet.