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III.1. Hopkins Fire Department Annual Report; Specken (Memo) 1 Memorandum To: Mayor Cummings and City Council CC: Mike Mornson From: Dale Specken – Fire Chief Date: 2/10/2016 Re: 2015 Annual Report On Tuesday Feb 16th 2016 I will be presenting the Hopkins Fire Department Annual Report. This report will detail the emergency and non-emergency activities that the department participated in 2015. I look forward to presenting this information to you and answering any questions that you may have. CONFIDENTIAL 2015 ANNUAL REPORT HOPKINS FIRE DEPARTMENT To the Hopkins City Council, Hopkins city manager, and citizens of Hopkins: I submit the annual report for the Hopkins Fire Department for the year 2015. This year in review compares the past 12 months with previous years and demonstrates that the Hopkins Fire Department, like fire departments across the nation, continues to provide much more than fire response. (For a full list of the services the department provides, see page 14.) The Hopkins Fire Department places a strong emphasis on fire prevention and continues to focus on inspections. Through the efforts of Fire Inspector Garrett Grniet, effective fire and life safety inspections, pre-planning, public education, and public relations continue to be conducted throughout Hopkins. Training also continues to be a focus. Thanks to the work of Assistant Chief of Operations/ Training Pat Sandon and Training Captain Paul Odden, highly skilled firefighters serve the Hopkins Fire Department. Our training covers firefighting, all types of rescue, medical, hazardous materials, and other special skills. The members and officers of the department devote much additional time and effort in developing firefighting, leadership, and management skills to more effectively lead the department. With the continued efforts of Assistant Chief Curt Mackey, the department’s State Chemical Assessment Team (CAT) continues to train and be ready for response to any incidents in our response area. I would like to express my utmost thanks to the members of the Hopkins Fire Department, who carry out dedicated and effective service day and night. They provide unselfish and dedicated response, training, and prevention 24 hours a day. I would also like to express thanks to Administrative Specialist Jane Ale for her dedicated efforts that happen behind the scenes. Thank you to the City Council and all City staff who have been so supportive and assisted the members of the fire department in our accomplishments. The Hopkins Fire Department will continue to face increasing challenges: financial stability; all-hazard preparedness and training; recruitment of firefighters and staffing; and increasing training requirements and responsibilities. Yet in the midst of all these challenges, personnel will continue to perform their duties with the highest regard. Continued dedication to both training and emergency response will provide the highest quality emergency response for the citizens of Hopkins. Respectfully submitted, Dale Specken, Hopkins Fire Chief February 2016 LETTER FROM THE CHIEF Hopkins Fire Department | 20152 Suppression ...........................................................................................................4–5 Call Responses ..................................................................................................4 Average Response Time .....................................................................................4 Dollar Loss .......................................................................................................5 Fires by Occupancy ...........................................................................................5 Rescue ...................................................................................................................6 Special Response ....................................................................................................6 Total Calls and Response Breakdown.......................................................................7 Prevention ..............................................................................................................8 Special Events .........................................................................................................9 Apparatus and Equipment ......................................................................................10–11 Training .................................................................................................................12 Emergency Management .........................................................................................12 Administration .......................................................................................................13 Fire Department Breakdown ...................................................................................14 City of Hopkins Demographics ................................................................................15 Training 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3www.hopkinsmn.com/fire In 2015, the Hopkins Fire Department responded to fires, fire alarms, gas leaks, gas line breaks, smoke, and downed or arcing wires. The data for fire call responses is listed below and detailed in the charts on these two pages. Home Fires 6 Other Structure Fires 12 Total Structure Fires 18 Car Fires 5 Non Structure Fires 15 Total Fires 38 Hazardous Condition 56 Service Calls 100 Good Intentions 100 False Alarms 103 2015 Call Responses Average Response Times (Minutes) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 4.2 4.0 4.0 4.3 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 4.4 SUPPRESSION Hopkins Fire Department | 20154 2015 Fires by Occupancy Multi-family Dwelling 32% 1–2 Family Dwelling 28% Residential, Other 3% Food, Beverage, Grocery Sales 6% Warehouse 3% Outside Protective Shelter 8% Storage 3% Highway/Divided Highway 3% Vehicle Parking Area 3% Streets, Other 11% Dollar Loss $2 million $1.75 million $1.5 million $1.25 million $1 million $750,000 $500,000 $250,000 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 5www.hopkinsmn.com/fire SPECIAL RESPONSE In addition to fire and medical calls, the Hopkins Fire Department provided weather stand-by at the fire station and responded to incidents resulting from severe weather. It also responded to missing persons and hazmat incidents, including gas spills, leaks, and carbon monoxide alarms. Additionally, the Hopkins Fire Department responded to mutual aid and auto aid calls for assistance to other cities and agencies. T he Hopkins Fire Department responded to medical calls and crashes and provided personnel to ride along in the ambulance with critical patients. It also assisted police departments when additional personnel was needed to provide lift assist to citizens and responded to mental health incidents. The fire department provides duty crew response Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm; Friday nights from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am; and Saturdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 am. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Mutual Aid Mutual Aid Given Mutual Aid Received Medical Runs Medical Standby 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Rescue Response Breakdown RESCUE Hopkins Fire Department | 20156 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 20-Year Comparison - Total Call Breakdown Fire Runs Medical Runs Medical Standby Overall Response Breakdown 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Calls 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 Fire Runs Medical Runs Medical Standby Other 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL CALLSRESCUE 7www.hopkinsmn.com/fire In 2015, the Hopkins Fire Department’s prevention activities included coordinating and conducting the following events and activities: • Fire Department Open House • Training in the schools • Station tours • Public education CPR classes • Fire investigations • Home fire safety inspections • Park Nicollet home visits • Fire extinguisher training for the public • Life safety classes: • Scout badges • Fire safety • First aid • Business/industry fire and life safety training • Health and safety classes for City personnel Fire Extinguisher Training 3% 2015 Public Education Events Per Month January February March April May June July August September October November December 4 6 9 4 4 8 2 2 7 4 20 9 Open House 2015 PREVENTION Hopkins Fire Department | 20158 • National Night Out • Juvenile Firesetters Program • Parades ºInterlachen 4th of July Parade ºRaspberry Festival Grande Day Parade ºAvenues Parade • Fire Prevention VIP events • MN Fallen Firefighter Memorial at the State Capitol • Funerals • Firefighter Day at the Capitol • Fire truck ride to school • Block parties • Home Remodeling Fair • Mainstreet Days • School district activities/Fire Safety Camp • Fire Department Open House • Activity Center Health Fair • Interlachen Park, Knollwood, and Park Valley picnics 2015 Public Relations — By Category First Aid/CPR 8% Fire Extinguisher Training 3% Joint Public Education with Police Dept 3% Referral to Police Dept 4% Home Surveys 12% Fire Safety Public Events 15% Fire Safety In House 3%Emergency Preparedness 3%Home Basic Life Support Visits 49% T he Hopkins Fire Department participated in the following special events in 2015, continuing to develop special event plans for those events requiring more strategy. Open House 2015 Raspberry Festival 2015 SPECIAL EVENTS 9www.hopkinsmn.com/fire T he Hopkins Fire Department maintains and repairs the apparatus fleet pictured below: Hazmat 23 Rescue 8 Ladder 9Engine 3 Engine 2 Squad 1 Engines Engine 3 Aerial Ladder 9, Engine 2 Rescues Rescue 8 Duty Vehicle Squad 4 Squad 2, 3, 4 Chief Vehicle Squad 1, 2, 3 Utility Utility 1 Hazmat Hazmat 23 Utility 1 APPARATUS Hopkins Fire Department | 201510 In addition to apparatus maintenance, the Hopkins Fire Department maintains, repairs, and conducts monthly checks of the following equipment: • Air Monitors • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs) • Automatic External Defibrillators • Extrication Tools • K-12 Saw and Chainsaws • Small Engines • SCBA Fill Station and Compressor • Thermal Imaging Cameras The department also coordinates and conducts annual testing on all: • apparatus and spare hoses • ladders on all apparatus • SCBAs • Firefighter personal protective equipment The department maintains a Lucas Device (CPR Machine) and provides maintenance and coordinates rental of oxygen bottles for both the police and fire departments. Thermal Imager Apartment Packs Fan Extrication Tools Set of Irons (Halligan Tool and Axe) EQUIPMENT 11www.hopkinsmn.com/fire Strategic efforts to be prepared for emergency situations continued in 2015. These activities included: • participating in South West Emergency Manage- ment Group meetings and Hennepin County Emergency Management quarterly meetings; • serving in a coordinator role with police in the area emergency management program; • delivering overall emergency management orienta- tion to newly-elected officials; • Emergency Management Assistance Compact training and coordination with the state; • participating in the All Hazards Incident Manage- ment Training; • conducting monthly training for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); • developing Mitigation Strategies Plan for the City of Hopkins for the Hennepin County Mitigation Plan; and, • continuing the assessment and completion of an effective Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This included: • purchasing equipment to create effective op- erations in the room; • conducting ongoing testing of operations in the EOC; and, • coordinating and conducting awareness train- ing for administrators and public works staff on EOC set-up and operations. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Firefighters attended conferences and sectional schools to enhance firefighter, leadership, and technical rescue skills and abilities. Five firefighters completed Firefighter 1 (FFI) Training. The department also conducted emergency medical technician (EMT) refresher training and specific fire officer training. In addition, members of the department conducted hazmat, blood borne pathogens, and confined space awareness training, pumps training, and also held driving drills to maintain and enhance emergency vehicle opera- tions. All firefighters continued to undergo fitness testing and annual medical surveillance. Training was held to pro- mote fitness improvement. Training was also held for the National Incident Manage- ment System (NIMS) and Incident Management Team. Finally, the Hopkins Fire Department also participated in Joint Operations training with south metro fire depart- ments and developed and conducted orientation for new City Council members. T he Hopkins Fire Department is committed to training in all areas of service. In 2015, the department developed and implemented a training plan and conducted weekly drills. Training in October 2015 TRAINING Hopkins Fire Department | 201512 In 2015, Hopkins Fire Department administration continued to forge partnerships with other cities and associations, secure grants, manage budgets and personnel, and keep the department prepared and fit to provide excellent public safety service for the citizens of Hopkins. Specific activities included: • conducting four business meetings with Hopkins Fire Department personnel; • developing and operating within the 2015 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program; • developing the 2016 Operating Budget and Equipment Replacement Budget; • researching, evaluating, and dealing with personnel issues; • finalizing and implementing the updates to the Standard Operating Procedures/Standard Operating Guidelines for the Hopkins Fire Department; • participating in multiple community meetings that included cities, businesses, schools, and community associations; • coordinating and participating in multiple public safety meetings with area fire, police, and EMS teams; • providing development and delivery of training with the Hennepin County Fire Chiefs Association; • participating in Hennepin County Life Safety Unit meetings and equipment upgrades; • reviewing mutual aid agreements with local, regional, state, and national areas; • assisting other agencies with the recruitment and pro- motional process; • meeting with the principals of Hopkins Public Schools; • conducting a recognition event for firefighters; • participating in the following associations: • Hennepin County Fire Chiefs • S.W. Joint Operations Group • Metro Fire Chiefs • United Firefighters • Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association • Minnesota Fire Department Association • South West Emergency Management Group • Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers • Southwest Fire Marshals Group • South Emergency Managers Group; • enhancing communication within and outside of the fire department by: • utilizing a weekly e-mail update to the firefighters; • conducting monthly officer meetings; and, • problem-solving and developing operational improvements for the department’s computer systems; • attending funerals of retired HFD firefighters, retired firefighters’ family members, and community members; • participating in meetings with the JPA for turnout gear; and, • attending state and local meetings. Hopkins Fire Department Officers ADMINISTRATION 13www.hopkinsmn.com/fire FIRE CHIEF Fire Marshal/ Emergency Manager Dale Specken HAZMAT COORDINATOR Chris Spencer LIEUTENANT 1 LIEUTENANT 2 Derek Mann LIEUTENANT 3 CAPTAIN 4 Training Captain Paul Odden CAPTAIN 1 Ladder Company Mike Wenshau CAPTAIN 2 Rescue Company Andy Aldrich CAPTAIN 3 Engine Company Jim Scanlon FIRE SERVICES INCLUDE: • Response – fires, emergency medical services (EMS), personal injury crashes, hazardous materials, natural disasters, heavy rescues, terrorism, grass fires, mass casualties, high angle rescues, and confined space rescues • Investigations – fire cause and origin, arson • Fire Code – adoption, inspection, plan review, enforcement, education • Public Education – working with children, schools, homeowners, elderly, business owners • Public Relations – parades, open houses, National Night Out, Citizens Assist • Planning – emergency preparedness, pandemic flu, anti-terrorism, special events INSPECTIONS Garrett Grniet ASSISTANT CHIEF Operation & Training Chief Patrick Sandon ASSISTANT CHIEF Emergency Mgmt Coordinator Curtis Mackey DUTY CREW Andy Aldrich Hasson Grams FIRE DEPARTMENT BREAKDOWN Hopkins Fire Department | 201514 Unique Areas/Businesses Regional Trail – LRT Hopkins Center for the Arts Multiple special events Historical Society Adult care facilities Pavilion Nature areas Population ............................................................................................18,000 Area ....................................................................................................4 square miles Community Parks .................................................................................15 Total Housing Units ..............................................................................8,390 Total Schools.....................7 Public (2) Alice Smith Elementary Eisenhower Elementary Private (5) Main Street School of Performing Arts Uhba Medical Academy Harley Hopkins The Blake School Adult Options Mainstreet, Hopkins CITY OF HOPKINS DEMOGRAPHICS 15www.hopkinsmn.com/fire THE HOPKINS FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL PROVIDE QUALITY FIRE RESPONSE, PREVENTION SERVICES, EMERGENCY MEDICAL, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY.