March 2018

City of Rochester Hills Fire and Emergency Services Monthly Report for March 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 March 2018: 565 (27% of these incidents occurred in Senior Congregate Housing/ Skilled Nursing Facilities) Total number of mutual aid coverage / requests: 5 - 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: 1,803 (2017) 1,796 (2018) (Approx. 1% 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 95 calls for service. The Department responded to nine (9) incidents that resulted in $23,100 in damage. On March 24, 2018, the Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to 3135 Harrison Avenue for a reported garage fire. Rochester Hills Engine 2 was the first unit to arrive and reported a working fire in a detached garage with no exposures. Crews place hoselines in service, which quickly contained the fire. After further investigation, it was determined that ashes from a fireplace were put into a non-fireproof container next to the garage. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. On March 24, 2018, Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 3315 University Boulevard to assist the Auburn Hills Fire Department with a reported commercial structure fire. Auburn Hills Engine 2 arrived on-scene and reported a working fire in an unfinished 3-story apartment building, and requested a 2 nd Alarm. Rochester Hills Chief 1 arrived on-scene and assumed command and requested dispatch to prepare for a 3 Alarm. Due to the conditions of the structure, master stream operations with both ground monitors rd and aerial master streams were placed in service. This incident ultimately grew to four alarms, with the majority of the building being saved, while fire personnel worked in single digit temperatures. No civilian injuries were reported, however an Auburn Hills Police Officer and Firefighter were both transported for evaluation due to slipping on the ice. The fire is currently under investigation. (see pictures and video on next page)

March 24, 2018 Commercial Structure Fire Auburn Hills

Emergency Medical Services Division Division Head - Captain Tim Matz Total number of EMS runs: 470 Total number of Transfers: 2 Total number of Cardiac Arrests: 9 - The age range of patients was 28 to 85 years of age. The department transported four (4) patients for further care. Total number of Narcan Administration: Administered at two (2) possible overdose incidents. Total number of lift assists: 32 EMS Training Members received mandatory EMS training on the Oakland County Medical Control Authority Protocol Rollout. The State of Michigan reviews Emergency Medical protocols every three years and updates are then formulated. The mandatory protocol rollout was presented by Mr. Glen Garwood of Ascension Crittenton Hospital. Mr. Garwood also provided members with a cardiology refresher including 12-Lead EKGs interpretation.

Community Risk Reduction Division Division Head - Assistant Chief Bill Cooke The Community Risk Reduction Division highlights for the month of March 2018 included the following: Fire Safety Inspections: 45 Self-Inspections: 1 Follow-up Inspections: 27 Plan Reviews: 8 Burn Permits: 15 Professional Development (Training Hours): 80 hours Infant Car Seat Installation and Checks: 12 Public Education Activities Schools: 17 presentations totaling 395 individuals Daycares: 10 presentations totaling 215 individuals Senior Programs: 8 presentations totaling 137 individuals Station Tours: 4 presentations totaling 80 individuals AHA CPR Class: 2 presentations totaling 24 individuals This month, Community Risk Reduction Division members concluded the annual fire and life safety inspections in our churches throughout the community. Our city has a variety of buildings ranging from small facilities constructed in the 1940’s designed for less than 50 attendees to newer facilities built within the last decade or so that can support over a thousand in attendance. All of the inspections conducted this month were documented by means of an electronic inspection rather than a paper copy. These are the first successful inspections that have taken place in our community through an electronic platform. Congratulations to our division staff members for the hard work that took place prior to implementing the new program. Also in the month of March, the Community Risk Reduction Division has welcomed Lt. Jon Mills to our division. Lieutenant Mills has been a member of our department for more than 10 years and brings valuable technical skills into our division. Lieutenant Mills will be beginning the NFPA Fire Inspector I training program in the near future, but is now learning on-the-job skills as he is spending time will all members of the division. Congratulations to Lieutenant Mills as we all wish him success in his new position. Community Risk Reduction Specialist Nancy Butty has kicked off public education programs in the schools and day care facilities throughout our city. These programs have already influenced over 600 students this year and continues to be an excellent avenue to reach our youth with fire and life safety messages. Also during the month of March, Nancy met with over eight senior citizen groups, reaching over 130 individuals and providing our seniors with very valuable slip, trip and fall prevention methods as well as fire and life safety tips. Great job Nancy and keep up the good work!

Training Bureau Division Head - Captain Larry Gambotto During the month of March 2018, members of the Rochester Hills Fire Department received 1,167 hours of Fire and EMS professional development. Year-to-date, members have completed over 3,800 hours of training. This month’s topics included completing Rapid Intervention Teams and Fire Fighter Survival, Pump Operator, Hazardous Materials and Battalion training. Fire Training During this month’s fire training, members were instructed in Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) and the importance of firefighter safety. Rapid Intervention teams are a fire fighters lifeline. When a firefighter goes down, becomes lost, runs out of air or get’s caught in a collapse, it is the job of the RIT team to rescue our own. RIT teams work proactively outside of the fire structure to identify second means of egress, including forcing doors, securing utilities and track interior crews. Special Training In March, special training included Firefighter survival skills including wall breaches, dimension opening clearance, entanglement drills, SCBA air management and self-rescue techniques. In addition, members practiced sub-floor rescues using hoses, ropes and webbing commonly available to firefighters. Online Training Members completed an hour each of Pump Operator History and Hazardous Materials Overview. Training was provided via Fire Rescue 1 Academy, a contracted on-line training platform members can train on a variety of different topics including fire fighter, fire officer, pump operator, hazmat, and EMS. EMS courses on-line offer members an additional avenue to receive continuing education credits for their state EMS licenses. Members receive assignments through their department emails and are able to complete training on-line, on-duty anytime during the month. This on-line option allows for members to receive additional trainings that are required for ISO classification. C- Shift Training (Initial Company Operations) March 10, 2018

Administration Bureau Finally, during the month of March construction progress continues at Fire Station No. 4. The interior concrete has been poured which includes the new apparatus floor, utility rooms, stairs and mezzanines. The frost had driven deeper into the soil which had to be thawed prior to pouring the concrete, so several weeks of patience was required. Now that this has been completed, we will see a large amount of work above the ceiling completed during the month of April, which should lead to drywall ceiling installation in the very near future. Work has also started with the finish masonry block and brick at the exterior of the apparatus bay as well as the retaining wall installation at the rear of the property. The facilities emergency generator also arrived during the month of March. We are finally nearing the completion of the natural gas line installation that runs the length of the property. This line was found during the construction process to be at an unacceptable depth, therefore, we have been tasked with lowering it from one end or our property line to the other. It is a complicated task since there are many utilities that run within the road right of way, but the reconnection of the line at both ends is what is left to finish this operation. Once complete, all underground public utility work will be compete for the project. Fire Station 4 Construction and Renovation Project

The City of Rochester Hills has been designated with a Class 2 rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) which will be effective July 1, 2018. This new rating could improve insurance rates for its residents and businesses. The City of Rochester Hills is one of only eight (8) cities in Michigan with a Class 2 rating. This is the latest of improved designations for the city, which obtained a Class 4 rating in 2011. The scale ranges from 1 – 10, with one being best. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) incorporates nationally accepted standards developed by such organizations as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Association of Public Communications Officials (APCO), and the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Only 3% of fire departments (1,482 of 43,000) in the Nation are rated a Class 2. This level of achievement is only possible through the City’s commitment to continuous improvement in fire response and community risk reduction coupled with strong collaborative relationships with the City’s Department of Public Services and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Communications. The better the class rating a city achieves, the better the potential outcome for homeowners and business owners who are paying insurance premiums. The information gathered by the ISO provides us with valuable insight into the risk of fire loss within the City of Rochester Hills. This process enables us to use this feedback to benchmark our performance, measure program effectiveness, and plan for future improvements. The information obtained in this report will be utilized in the completion of the Rochester Hills Fire Department’s Strategic Plan. Congratulations to all the members of the City of Rochester Hills Fire Department.