2020 ANNUALREPORT GREATER NAPLES FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT
INTRODUCTION Serving an area of one thousand A YEAR OF five hundred and twelve miles, the CHANGE Greater Naples Fire Rescue District proudly provides fire The Greater Naples Fire Rescue rescue, emergency medical, and District proudly presents the life safety services to residents, 2020 Annual Report. businesses, and visitors of the community. This report functions as a concise summary and informative guide of the accomplishments, statistics, and operations for the 2020 year. It also aims to shed light on the turning points which have helped shape the organization and provide a clear picture of the services offered. The information contained in this report covers the emergency preparedness, responses training, personnel, and community involvement by the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Contents 18 8 By the Numbers 2020 First Responders An overview of the & Staff Operations statistics for 2020, focusing on alarm Check out our crews response and incident for A,B, and C shift summaries and trends. 43and ourSectionStaff Employee Spotlight on pages 2-24. Service Awards, excellence awards, military service, degrees earned, and more accomplishments of our employees! Fire Chief’s Message 4 Sections 13-42 Employees of the Year 45 Social Media 47 COVID-19 49 GNFD Community Involvement 52 A Snapshot of 2020 53
Board of Fire Commissioners
The Greater Naples Fire Rescue Chairman District currently has a Board of Kevin Gerrity 5 Fire Commissioners. Vice Chairman David Stedman As elected officials, the Secretary Commissioners serve as the Al Duffy representatives of the citizens Treasurer who live in the District. The Nick Biondo Commissioners are responsible Commissioner for making certain the District is Charlie Cottiers meeting the needs of those they serve. While the Fire Chief is the Chief Administrative Officer of the District and makes the day to day operational decisions, it is the Board’s responsibility to oversee the larger District considerations. Among these responsibilities are ensuring that District Staff complies with applicable State and Federal mandates, preserving the District’s property and assets, stewarding the District’s finances and affairs, adopting an annual budget, and monitoring progress towards reaching established goals. The Board meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Meetings are held at: Administrative Headquarters 14575 Collier Blvd. Naples, FL 34119 2
FireChief’s Message Fire Chief J. Nolan Sapp
WhoWeAre& The strength and perseverance that our WhereWe’reGoing team has maintained over the endeavors of 2020 have made the District proud. It Collectively, 2020 has been a year of is also through the cooperation of the tremendous development for the community that we have been able to Greater Naples Fire Rescue District. It continue operations efficiently. is with pride that we look back on the past year and recognize our Fire Chief J. Nolan Sapp 4 accomplishments through such unprecedented times. However, it is I would personally like to express my also with great importance that we gratitude and appreciation to our acknowledge the areas in which the selfless employees who we could not District can continue to improve. As function without and to our one of the largest fire districts in the supportive community who give our state of Florida, we aim to evolve our jobs meaning. operations each year, in order to promote further growth of the District. As Fire Chief for the District, it is a great responsibility to embody and “We aim to evolve represent the members of the Greater our operations Naples Fire Rescue District. It is my each year…” pleasure to lead this District alongside its members and work together It is therefore my privilege to share through the challenges we face. While with you the 2020 Annual Report. This 2020 may have fostered great change, report should serve as a tool for it has also ignited an excitement for reference and will provide readers the future. The District is proud to with a detailed understanding of the recount the successes of the past year statistical data obtained in the past and we will continue to serve the year, as well as an overview of the community with unwavering services offered and the cumulative professionalism, integrity, and accomplishments within the District. compassion. The accomplishments within the District and impacts on the community must be attributed to the 215 members who represent us each day. This past year has been a lesson to us all that through circumstances that are both challenging and changing, true strength is revealed.
Meet OurTeam 2020 Command Staff
J. Nolan Sapp Rob Low Fire Chief Assistant Chief Operations Chief Professional Development Alan McLaughlin Shawn Hanson Assistant Chief Assistant Chief Logistics Fire & Life Safety Wayne Martin Tara Bishop PAlsasnisntianngt/CGhroiewf th Management Director Administration & Finance Caleb Morris Kevin Nelmes Division Chief Division Chief Special Operations EMS 6
A Shift 2020 First Responder Staff Our A Shift team is composed of 59 Professionals
CAPTAIN Campbell, F DRIVER/ENGINEER Anzualda BATTALION COMMANDER Borowski, D Tobin Bowers CAPTAIN Heath Buczko STATION OFFICER Cline LIEUTENANT Arroyo Dilyard COMPANY OFFICER Douglas Bledsoe Easley Boutilier Garner Brewer Hennessy Brisson Holden Brown Maisano Diaz, C Moyer Forte Orsolini Grimm Richard Kidder Sanchez McGee Youngsman Melheim Michel Rossi Schilling Szempruch FIREFIGHTER Alvarado Oxar Borowski, A Packard, Br Conroy Perez, S Correa Quinn Edwards Rogula Fickey Saenz Fleming Soto, N Frazier Suarez-Murias Humphrey Tomaselli Jacobs Trapani King Wilcox Occhipinti 8
B Shift 2020 First Responder Staff Our B Shift team is composed of 57 Professionals
CAPTAIN Davenport DRIVER/ENGINEER Borowski, J BATTALION COMMANDER Nelson Citak Roll Crouse CAPTAIN Weinbaum Ellis STATION OFFICER LIEUTENANT Wilson Flores COMPANY OFFICER Asher Garcia, J Kilmer Baker Mading, T Bright McGinnis Cotter Palermo Fly Perez, Da Good Raymond Grala Reeve Jones Stirns Lara Stoller Krick Mayberry McGowan Morgan, J Odum Purcell FIREFIGHTER Arbogast Keene Arts-Kottke Kehoe Castaneda Lawrence 10 Crato Leal Favier Marrero Garretto Mercier Graham Pecora Gutierrez Roseme’ Henderson Taylor, N Hogue Thigpen Hullibarger Williams
C Shift 2020 First Responder Staff Our C Shift team is composed of 55 Professionals
CAPTAIN Krajewski DRIVER/ENGINEER Andrews BATTALION COMMANDER Trent Beasley Cranor CAPTAIN Hogan Edgemon STATION OFFICER Schoch Festa Garcia, L Sellers Gill Hancock LIEUTENANT Beckman Hooks COMPANY OFFICER Campbell, R Klock Palmateer Lowe Perez, Do Pernak MacQuarrie Pipitone Sims, T Nixon Tomei Padilla, E Padilla, J Rasmussen Santana Sawyer Taylor, S Walczak Zafiris FIREFIGHTER Blanco McCarthy Cipriano Morales Contreras Pratt Diaz, J Ramis Donovan Rojas Finger Rotkvich Gonzalez Soto, M Hofstetter Temperilli Jenks Wilkie Kelly Zmejkoski Mathwich 12
Operations A Year in Review 2020 The Operations Section of the Greater Naples Firefighters respond from 15 Fire Stations Fire Rescue District is overseen by Chief J. with 11 Engines, 2 Aerials, 1 Heavy Rescue , 5 Nolan Sapp, while each shift is overseen by 2 Water Tenders, 8 Brush Trucks, 1 Light Battalion Chiefs. Shift personnel work a typical Rescue, 1 Air and Light Unit, 2 Marine Units, 24/48 fire service shift broken down into A, B, and 3 Medical Response Squad unit. C-Shift assignments. The Fire District is divided into two Battalions because of the large The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District response area, and span of control of all assets. responds to over 1,520 square miles. This They are tasked with response to calls for includes both seasonal and large number of service which include Structure Fires, Wildland year-round residential community, a large Fires, Emergency Medical Response, Vehicle percentage of Collier County School facilities, Entrapments, Water Rescue, USAR, and an expansive industrial area, 54 miles of Hazardous Material spills or releases. They also interstate, and miles of intercostal shoreline assist many of our other public safety partners and canal infrastructure. such as Collier County Sheriff Office and Collier County Emergency Medical Service.
The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District 9.67% Increase In responded to 24,814 calls for service in Incident Responses 2020. A total of 15,018 were to rescue and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Since 2019 incidents; that number represents 61% of the calls for service. The District responded to 490 reports of fire, 264 of these were reported to be structure in nature. The District responded to 114 wildland and vegetation fires. Greater Naples has one of the largest Urban Interface regions in the State of Florida. Our agency has a very proactive response to Wildfires and we work hand in hand with our partners in the Florida Forestry Service, and National Park Service. 24,814 Meet the Team: Calls For Service Interim Fire Chief Nolan Sapp In 2020 Executive Assistant Nicole Chesser 15,018 Were to Rescue & Administrative Assistant Lyndsay Tomlinson Emergency Medical Service District Physician Robert Tober MD. Incidents District Chaplain Jack Strom This Represents Communications & Charlee Dascani 61% Public Affairs Specialist of the Calls for Service 14
Operations A Year in Review 2020 “The 36th Ave May 2020 brought one of the most Fire consumed aggressive wildfires in the history of 8,250 acres, 33 the Fire District dating back to 1985. structures- 12 The 36th Ave. Fire started May 13th at being homes. “ 3:52 p.m. near the intersection of 36th Ave. and Everglades Blvd. South. The weather was not in our favor with 38% humidity, sustained winds greater than 14 mph, and gusts well over 20 mph. The fire behavior that day was very volatile and was pushing the fire toward areas with housing and other structures, leaving only one way in and out. The fire was noted to run quicker than 7 miles an hour during initial attack. Many residents were evacuated, and one elderly couple was rescued as their house was burning down around them. The 36th Ave Fire consumed 8,250 acres, 33 structures- 12 being homes The fire behavior and conditions forced the residents and the Firefighters to make split second decisions many of which meant homes, vehicles, and other structures lost. The Fire District brought in over 400 Firefighters spread across over 80 agencies. Our sincere appreciation is expressly given for the help from all Fire, EMS, and Sheriff Officers across our community and State of Florida.
Operations also during this time was faced The pandemic continues and still places with a new issue unlike any other in our challenges upon our personnel and Fire history. No one could have predicted the District. We pledge to do what we can to Pandemic of 2020. This placed a burden on support the Community and personnel of personnel who contracted the virus as well the Fire District going through this as unpredicted impacts on the budget for together. protective equipment. There became a competitive rush to secure protective Greater Naples Fire Rescue District has the equipment among the Public Safety most diversified demographics in Collier Community. County, which we stand ready to respond to when the call comes in. 16
By the Numbers Operations Statistics 2020
ANNUAL ALARM SUMMARY REPORT Special Incident Type &… 193 Severe Storm 9 False Alarm & False Call 1563 TYPE OF ALARM Good Intent 4801 Service Calls 2365 Hazardous Condition 355 Rescue & Medical 15018 Overpressure, Explosion 20 Fires 490 16000 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 NUMBER OF ALARMS FIRE RESPONSE SUMMARY REPORT 120 114 100 100 FIRES 80 61 72 43 60 45 40 20 1403342 20 17 0 TYPE OF FIRE 18
By the Numbers Operations Statistics 2020 INCIDENTS 4000 3388 3500 3019 3000 2677 2500 2305 INCIDENTS 2346 1885 2000 2071 1482 1496 1500 1199 1309 1000 361 148 196 505 500 0 20 21 22 23 24 60 61 63 70 71 72 73 75 76 90 STATION INCIDENTS BY MONTH 2500 INCIDENTS 2000 2267 2182 2238 1866 2107 1989 2045 1952 1843 2078 2038 2210 1500 1000 500 0 MONTH
FALSE ALARM RESPONSES Malicious, Mischievous False Calls System Malfunction Unintentional Other False Alarms including bomb scare ALARM RESPONSES BY DAY OF WEEK 3800 3716 3642 3700 ALARM RESPONSES 3600 3574 3590 3500 3400 3499 3520 3300 3200 3274 3100 3000 DAY OF THE WEEK ALARM REPONSES BY TIME OF DAY TIME OF DAY 20:01 - 00:00 3782 5511 16:00 - 20:00 5550 12:01 - 16:00 2453 5347 08:01 - 12:00 2172 04:01 - 08:00 00:00 - 04:00 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 ALARM RESPONSES 20 0
Logistics A Year in Review 2020 The Logistics Section supports the mission of the Fire District by managing equipment and supplies, information technology administration, and facility maintenance. The Logistics Section responded to 961 maintenance calls and conducted 47 projects. Logistics Branches Information Technologies (IT) Supply/Procurement The Information Technologies Branch (IT) The Supply/Procurement Branch is provides expert computer and network responsible for ordering, stocking and infrastructure support to the District. The delivering all District supplies. The Branch is responsible for network and server Supply/Procurement Branch also is administration, hardware and software responsible for annual fire alarm/sprinkler installation and maintenance, development and testing and maintenance, annual fire implementation of data security and extinguisher maintenance, Backflow confidentiality protocols, site security, and inspections, ground well and fuel site assistance with technical questions. IT maintenance, and water system provides service to 18 facilities and support to maintenance and testing. Included is all all apparatus mobile data terminals. IT works annual service contracts and procurement with other agency IT systems such as Collier bids. The Logistics Supply branch is County for security access and Locution in overseen by one Logistics Supply Technician shared facilities. The IT Branch has one and one Logistics purchasing/contract Administrator and one Technician assigned. Technician.
Facilities Meet the Team: The Facilities Branch is responsible for Assistant Chief Alan McLaughlin the routine maintenance and repair of all fire rescue facilities. This includes Logistics Technician Brain Bower painting, minor structural repairs, minor plumbing work, air-conditioning Logistics Technician Scott Johnson maintenance and repairs, and other work involved in keeping fire stations and Acting Lieutenant Jarret Cotter other District facilities up and running. The Facilities Branch oversees Maintenance Technician Charlie Heweker construction and repairs to all District facilities. The Facilities Branch has one IT Manager Brad Sprowls Maintenance Technician assigned that provides services to 18 fire stations, IT Technician Josh Williams administrative, life safety, and fleet facilities. ‘The Logistics Section responded to 961 Supplies & Equipment maintenance calls and conducted 47 projects” The Supplies and Equipment Branch is responsible for the maintenance and repair 22 of firefighting equipment. The Branch is responsible for the purchase, storage and issuing of uniforms and protective clothing, SCBA, facility supplies, firefighting equipment, hose and specialty items used by the District. It is also responsible for the testing and maintenance of protective clothing, and SCBA. This includes the annual testing of fire hose, hydraulic tools ground ladders and Air compressor quarterly quality testing. The Branch also services all power tools, PPV fans, power saws, and all hand tools, thermal imagers and water flow appliances. This Branch is also responsible for placement and equipping of tools and equipment on apparatus and provides support to the apparatus and equipment committees. The Equipment Branch is supported by one field captain, and two field lieutenants, and is overseen by the Assistant Chief of Logistics.
Logistics A Year in Review 2020
2020 Major Projects & Testing Completed Station 20 paint and gutters Station 21 Emergency Generator project started (FEMA Grant Funded) Station 22 replaced two air conditioner units Station 22 stairwell lighting installed Station 23 paint and gutters Station 23 septic field and tank replaced Station 23 mold mitigation and air conditioner duct and unit replacements Station 60 emergency generator transfer switch replaced Station 90 Emergency generator transfer switch repaired Fire Life Safety replaced two air conditioner units Fire Life Safety Storm water system cleaned out New SCBA Units (FEMA Grant Funded) Fit testing for all operational personnel for SCBA Equipment 62,100 feet of hose tested per NFPA 1962 Standard. 1308’ feet of ground ladders tested per NFPA 1932 Standard. 17 sets of hydraulic tools tested per NFPA 1936 Standard Foam trailer upgrade Standardized equipment on Engines 24 and 90 24
Fire & Life Safety A Year in Review 2020 The Fire & Life Safety Section was active Community Risk Reduction in all-hazards reduction that was & Enforcement accomplished through a combination of education, code compliance Community Risk Reduction utilizing enforcement, and investigations. They education was practiced as feasible were responsible for partnering in the with fire & life safety classes being District’s overall community risk delivered via a virtual platform in order reduction efforts that saw daily Section to comply with CDC social distancing operations focus on timely and quality guidelines aimed at flattening the deliver of service while adjusting to the coronavirus curve. daily challenges associated with COVID- 19. Fire & life safety inspections were also a critical educational component in the Section staff continued to enjoy promotion of community risk partnerships and daily interactions with reduction; this focused on eliminating Collier County Departments, including hazards and educating residential Public Utilities staff; a shared Arc GIS occupants, contractors, and business software program that continues to owners and occupants by ensuring they provide for the tracking of water supply remain informed on fire codes and their lines and fire hydrant locations, critical role in fire safety and hazard information on service lines and hydrant prevention. Working cohesively with status, backflows, and systems community stakeholders to achieve modifications, such as line size changes code compliance and enhanced and relocations. Code Enforcement, cooperative relationships aimed at Business Tax Licensing, Zoning, fostering a safer community is the Planning. ultimate goal. The significant adjustment to the delivery of fire & life The District and its community also safety inspections in 2020 was the continued to benefit from coordinated timely implementation of Remote Video efforts with Everglades City and Collier Inspections (RVI). RVI’s provided for a County Growth Management staff; safe alternative to in-person allowing the Section to work hand-in- inspections, allowing the opportunity hand with the building official, for community businesses to continue department heads, and fire plans building, providing for local economic reviewers. stimulus.
Section Personnel Meet the Team: The Fire & Life Safety Section was Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Shawn Hanson supported by one (1) Captain - Florida State Certified as a Deputy Fire Marshal/Captain Shar Beddow Firefighter/Inspector/Investigator, three (3) Lieutenant Inspectors - Florida State Lieutenant Fire Inspector Steve Riley Certified as a Fire Inspector Mike Cruz Firefighter/Inspector/Investigator, four (4) John Bigica Inspectors - Florida State Certified as a Administrative Assistant Mike Bays Firefighter/Inspector/Investigator, and James Cody three (3) Civilian Inspectors - Florida State Earl Floyd Certified as an Inspector. Experience Joel Glover within the Fire and Life Safety Section Brian Mading ranges from 2 to 30 years. The Fire and Life Jennifer Safety Section was under the auspices of a Meredith Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal and further Aaron Stewart supported by an Administrative Assistant, Ian Stewart and receptionist. Enhancing the Section Tracey Caparrelli team, were four (4) Collier County Fire Plans Reviewers; all Greater Naples fire Receptionist Jean Schwarz plans review were conducted by County 26 staff under Section oversight and District authority.
Fire & Life Safety A Year in Review 2020 Personnel Development & Education Section personnel are active in training and Courses attended provided for knowledge professional development; numerous virtual of rapid advances in technology, such as classes and seminars were attended for radio enhancement, fire walls, fire stopping, education and training to remain current with fire alarms, fire sprinklers and other topics. codes, processes, technology, and other fire service advancements and requirements. In Involvement in committees such as the addition to bi-weekly in-services, some of the Legislative Committee for Florida Fire 2020 educational attendance highlights were Marshal's and Inspectors Association the virtual Florida Fire Marshals and allows staff to identify issues at the state Inspector’s Association (FFMIA) Annual level which affect local areas. The Fire Conference, the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Alarm Committee, a local Collier County (FFCA) Fire-Rescue East Conference, the virtual committee, allows for collaborative work International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) with neighboring Fire Districts, plan Fire-Rescue International Conference and the reviewers, engineers, and fire alarm license virtual National Fire Sprinkler Association holders to proactively address issues (NFSA) Conference. associated with fire alarms.
Origin & Cause Investigations Initial origin and cause investigations were completed by Operations Section personnel and turned over to Fire & Life Safety Section personnel as requested. In 2020, Section personnel investigated six (6) structure fires and the State Fire Marshal’s office was requested to assist on three (4) of the structure fires. Proper investigation and reporting of fires enables the Florida State Fire Marshal’s office to provide accurate statistical data to agencies such as the National Fire Protection Association to meet their mission of protecting life, property and the environment from the devastation of fire. Recognitions & Industry Involvement Inspector Aaron Stewart was recognized and received an admirable commendation for his exceptional work in 2020; he was bestowed the honorable Sons of the American Revolution Fire Safety Commendation Medal. Beyond awards and recognitions, Section personnel have demonstrated their leadership 28 in the fire service industry as evidenced through professional involvement in the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) Diversity Executive Leadership Program (iDELP), IAFC Human Relations Committee (HRC), IAFC Fire & Life Safety Section Board of Directors, ICC Fire Code Action Committee, NFPA Technical Committees for the Fundamentals of Combustible Dusts, Assembly Occupancies, and Pyrotechnics, Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association’s (FFMIA) Legislative Committee, Florida Firefighters Employment, Standards, and Training Council (FFESTC) and the Florida Fire and Emergency Incident Reporting System (FFIRS) Technical Advisory Panel.
By the Numbers Fire & Life Safety Statistics 2020
Annual Inspection Summary: 6,859 Permitted Inspections 46,993,398 Square Footage New Construction 29,391,730 Square Footage New to the District 42,932,199 Square Footage Existing 302 Occupational License Inspections 117 Annual Inspections 3,554 Other Inspections 299.25 Hours of Overtime Inspections Required (Non-reimbursed) 162.0 Hours of Overtime Inspections Required (Reimbursed) 4,890 Fire Plan Building Reviews 709 Site Development/Planning Reviews 30
PDreovfeelsospiomneanl t A Year in Review 2020 The Professional Development Section consists of four branches: Fire Training Programs, EMS, Special Operations, and Health and Safety. It is the mission of the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District's Professional Development Section to enhance customer service delivery by providing safe, high quality, progressive training and education programs. Undoubtedly, 2020 will be remembered as the year that challenged every aspect of what was previously considered normal or business as usual; it was anything but that. With the previous years' organizational changes, the Professional Development Section was well-positioned to continue fulfilling its mission.; then COVID-19 hit. With the pandemic heading our way and the many unknowns that were sure to follow, the Professional Development Section was faced with barriers, the likes of which we never encountered previously. None the less, the team stepped up and quickly strategized about how to switch from a traditional delivery format to the more restrictive pandemic format.
Meet the Team: Assistant Chief Rob Low Division Chief – Special Caleb Morris Operations Kevin Nelmes Division Chief - EMS Captain Rusty Godette Lieutenant Todd Nugent Administrative Assistant Martie Morgan The new restrictions led to incorporating a widely known video conferencing platform, increased online studies, and smaller group training sessions conducted outside in the open with physical distancing and protective masks. Despite the odds, the Professional Development team came together and delivered quality programs. Fire EMS “…the professional Training development section was well-positioned to continue fulfilling its mission.” Special Health & Operations Safety 32 18
Professional Development Branches Fire Training Branch
Fire Training Branch Led by the Branch Captain and supported by a Training Lieutenant, the Fire Training branch focuses on specialty program delivery: extrication, live fire, acquired structure, facility training, wildland fire safety, driver training, new employee orientation, and development annual company training. The Fire Training Branch provided the following training opportunities in 2020: Pre-COVID- January thru Mid March • Collier County Sheriff Office- Active shooter training for firefighters • Gas Monitor Training- Calibration and use, conducted at three of the stations that are assigned a gas monitor Post-COVID- June thru December • Extrication Tool Selection and Use- Hands- on Training (HOT) • Company Officer or Battalion Commander Acquired Structures- The use of acquired Led Training structures greatly enhances personnel's hands- • Engine Company Operations- on training opportunities in realistic Pumping and hose line environments; this year, several structures management slated for demolition were donated for training • Extrication Training purposes. Acquired structure Hands-on • Emergency Evacuation Training (HOT) classes include: • Rapid Intervention Training • Driver Engineer Candidate • Acquired Structure Training Training • First Due • Online Programs- While many online • Making the Stretch programs were independent studies, others • Residential Search were designed to provide company officers • Commercial Search resources to review with crews and conduct • Multi-Story Hose Advancement in-house HOT drills. Overall there were forty- • Aerial Operations: Roof Access one (41) company officer drills and eighty- one independent study courses delivered. and Flying Standpipe 34 • Office Building Search • Hose line Search • Downed Firefighter
Professional Development Branches EMS Branch
EMS Branch • Created an Office of the EMS Chief SITREP for weekly distribution to inform The EMS Chief started out strong in 2020 by personnel of all the rapidly changing CDC hosting a Collier County Emergency Medical guidelines, updates, and best practices – Services (CCEMS) Office of the Medical keeping them healthy, safe, and Mission- Director’s credentialing class for 14 Greater ready during the COVID-19 pandemic Naples Fire Rescue District (GNFRD) response Paramedics – thus to increase the level of services provided while also increasing the • EMS Chief acted as liaison for Collier advanced life support (ALS) capabilities. County Department of Health, Collier County Emergency Management, local 2020 was a year of unprecedented changes hospital systems, agency partners for the related to the new addition of the EMS Chief county-wide COVID-19 met with proof that the newly established Taskforce/Response position of EMS Chief would pay dividends. • Created Ballistic Protection Program and 2020 Accomplishments: assigned complete sets of ballistic protective equipment for every staffed • Provided a Paramedic credentialing position on all primary response class for 14 GNFRD apparatus, including the entire Fire & Life Firefighter/Paramedics in January and Safety section of Inspectors, as well as all passing final Medical Director’s approval responding Chief Officers to a potential in April 2020 during the beginning active shooter incident or hostile threat stages of the COVID-19 pandemic as ALS Non-Transport Paramedics according to • Developed and trained Instructors for the the CCEMS Protocol – thus enhancing American Heart Association (AHA) in the our overall level of service by providing following disciplines: Basic Life Support highly-trained Paramedics capable of (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support operating independently on an (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life approved ALS Engine or frontline Support (PALS) to enhance our internal apparatus teaching capabilities • Improved our Infection Control Program • Biennial Renewal of State of Florida – by adding electrostatic sprayer Department of Health licenses for all technologies to all Fire Stations, GNFD EMTs and Paramedics on December Logistics, Fleet, Fire & Life Safety, 1, 2020 Professional Development, and Headquarters • Enhanced our infection control response 36 capabilities by adding EPA certified products to our inventory for personnel to use that matched the needs of the COVID-19 pandemic
Professional Development Branches Health & Safety Branch
Health & Safety Branch Mutual Aid Radio Communications (MARC)- This unit consists of a 100' Firefighter mental health and cancer risks trailer-mounted radio tower, tow unit are at the forefront of the global fire service. (pickup truck), numerous portable The branch continues to support programs radios, and miscellaneous to ensure the well-being of all employees. communication support equipment. 2020 continued to support the following The MARC response system provides initiatives a self-sustained radio cache deployed into disaster impacted areas that have • Critical Incident Stress Management lost existing communication needs or (CISM) Group and Individual (GRIN) areas lacking additional radio Training- Initial training provided communication capabilities. to personnel interested in being members of the CISM team Training SnapShot- The following information provides a snapshot of • Quarterly Accident/Injury Review- In the hours personnel recorded for conjunction with the safety training throughout the year. committee, conduct a quarterly review of all accidents and injuries involving district personnel and assets and providing recommended preventative measures. • Firefighter Cancer Statute Inservice Program RECORDED TRAINING 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 ISO EMS Other 38 A Shift B Shift C Shift
Professional Development Branches Special Operations Branch
Special Operations Branch Made up of four teams and led by a Division Chief overseeing the day to day operations and training of team members; the following training opportunities occurred in 2020 to support mission readiness. • Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) • Annual Team Member Assessment • Dive • Public Safety Dive Certification • Underwater Maze • Submerged Victim • HazMat • Multiagency hazmat training on a variety of related topics • Marine Emergency Response Team (MERT) • Boat Operations 38
Finance & Administration A Year in Review 2020 The Greater Naples Fire Rescue Fiscal Year Operating budget was $33,969,660. Similar to most Independent Special Fire Districts, the District generates most of its revenue from annual property taxes; therefore, property owners are not charged any additional fees for fire protection and rescue services. The current millage taxing rate is 1.5, this is assessed on the property value set by the Collier County Property Appraiser. The current millage rate of 1.5 translates into a tax of $1.50 for every $1,000 of taxable property value. 2019-2020 Revenues Total $33,969,660 95% Property Taxes 3% Fire and Life Safety Fees & Services 1% Grants 1% Other Income
In addition to property taxes, the Meet the Team: District receives revenue through the collection of Impact Fees. Impact Fees Director Tara Bishop are collected on the development or expansion of new construction. The Administrative Assistant Suanne Woeste use of Impact fees is limited to new construction or expansion of capital HR Manager Debbie Schwarz improvements within the District. For Fiscal year 19-20, Impact Fees Finance Manager James West collected were $1,533,907. Accountant Charlotte Johnson As represented on the chart, the fire and rescue service industry is heavily Finance Technician Maria Mercedes invested in personnel. Carrillo 2019-2020 Expenditures Property taxes generated Total $34,224,951 around 95% of the District’s revenue for 2020. 82% Personnel Costs 40 11% Outside Services 26 4% Materials and Supplies 2% Capital Outlay 2% Debt Services As seen throughout the Country, the Fire District saw significant increases in expenses related to Covid-19, both in personnel and supplies. Thankfully through the Cares Act funding the District was able to apply for reimbursement of over a million dollars.
Planning &Growth Management A Year in Review 2020 The last year of a grant for $4,000,000 was The District authorized funding to provide implemented in the 2020-2021 budget from construction costs, apparatus, and the Department of Homeland Security equipment for the new Fire Station 74. Federal Emergency Management Agency Station 74 is will be located as a cohabitated (FEMA) for 14 new firefighters. It was station with Collier County EMS at approved by FEMA and accepted by the Everglades Boulevard and Desoto Greater Naples Fire Rescue (GNFD) Board of Boulevard. This station should be open in Fire Commissioners in 2018. It is a three 2023. year grant with the District putting in a share of 35% in year one and two and 65% in year three. This has allowed the District to add additional firefighters on the fire ground and at emergencies. This has allowed the District to man two squads which are small quick response vehicles in service.
Meet the Team: Assistant Chief Wayne Martin Administrative Assistant Amanda Eberl Fleet Manager Judy Schleiffer John Luppy Lead Mechanic Jamie Popiol Mark Records Vehicle Replacement Program: The District replaced four utility vehicles. The new vehicles replaced some units with over 100,000 miles from 10 to 14 years old. This program brought in two command staff vehicles, a van for Fire and Life Safety, and squad replacement for Squad 275. Fleet Branch “ Over 100 pieces of rolling stock are managed by the Over 100 pieces of rolling stock are Fleet Branch” managed by the Fleet Branch. This include fire apparatus, staff vehicles, 24 trailers, and the Marco Island Fire 42 Department units. Reporting from the District Dossier Fleet records management system, $893,192 in repairs took place on the GNFD vehicles. Fleet mechanics logged 5,300 hours working on Fleet vehicles. They completed 650 repair work orders; this includes batteries, headlights, brakes, tires and all other units that are required to keep the fleet running.
Employee Spotlight Employee Statistics Retired New Hires Part Time to Full Time Degrees Susan Morris Pat Meulenberg Jean Schwarz Victoria Trapani John Bigica – AS John Taylor Romain Favier – BS Steve Riley Lyndsay Tomlinson Hanna Hullibarger Charlee Dascani Promotions Hanna Hullibarger – AS Briant Cardeso Jarett Cotter – LT Ryan Mathwich – BA James West Aaron Odum - LT Adam Smith – BS Earl Floyd Michael Tomaselli – AS Victoria Trapani - BS
Military Service Service Awards 5 Years Mario Castaneda 5 Years Justin Diaz Albert Anzualda 30 Years Steve Riley 5 Years Daniel Garretto Emanuel Arroyo 25 Years Michael Lowe 5 Years Stephen Keene Gregory Baker 20 Years Joshua Grimm 5 Years Anthony Marrero Blaine Brisson 20 Years Robert Mayberry 5 Years James Cody Levi Conroy 20 Years David Perez 5 Years Mercedes Carrillo Matthew Donovan 20 Years Todd Nugent 5 Years Aaron Stewart Ruddy Forte 20 Years Scott Hogan 5 Years Christopher Mercier Jerry Hooks 20 Years Robert Campbell 5 Years John Pipitone Charlotte Johnson 15 Years Jordan Boutilier 1 Year Damon Fleming Stephen Keene 15 Years Jason Michel 1 Year Nathan Pratt Andy Krajewski 15 Years Albert Anzualda 1 Year Dakotah Gutierrez Ben Krick 15 Years Manuel Morales 1 Year William Wilkie Brian Mading 15 Years Scott MacQuarrie 1 Year Spenser Kehoe Alan McLaughlin 15 Years Mike Bays 1 Year Levi Conroy Todd Nugent 15 Years Nicole Chesser 1 Year Shabree Finger Paul Pernak 15 Years Shawn Hanson 1 Year Jose Alvarado David Ramis 15 Years Raymond Kilmer 1 Year Ryan Rogula Adam Smith 15 Years Tom Purcell 1 Year Steven Lawrence John Taylor 15 Years Anthony McGee 1 Year David Ramis Chris Tobin 10 Years Blaine Brisson 1 Year Reginald Roseme' Daniel Wilcox 10 Years Kingman Schuldt 1 Year Zolan Henderson William Wilkie 5 Years Wayne Martin 1 Year Demetrius Williams Gary Yelinek 5 Years Robert Low 1 Year Billy Cipriano 5 Years Charles Heweker 1 Year Martie Morgan 5 Years Marta Soto 1 Year Dylan Kelly 5 Years Mike Zmejkoski 5 Years Kristen King 44
Employee Spotlight Employee’s of the Year Firefighter of the Year Over the course of 2020, Firefighter Marta Soto has exemplified her strive for greatness in many ways. She is reliable, hard working, and has made a positive impact on the culture of GNFD since her employment. On top of her career with the District, FF Soto has earned her bachelors degree this year and is on her way to becoming a Driver Engineer. She embodies exemplary dedication and passion, evident through her innumerous accomplishments over the course of 2020. We look forward to her continued success and we MARTA SOTO are proud to announce Marta Soto as the 2020 FIREFIGHTER/EMT Firefighter of the Year.
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