Loading...
III.2. Hopkins Fire Department 2016 Annual Report; Specken2016 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 2016. This year in review compares the past 12 months with previous years. Fire Departments across the nation and the state of Minnesota are no longer just responding to fires, and the Hopkins Fire Department is no exception. (For a full list of the services the department provides, see page 14.) The Hopkins Fire Department continues to place a strong emphasis on fire prevention and maintains a 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. These efforts have also helped us to receive a Life Safety Award from the National Association of State Fire Marshals for the fourth consecutive year. Training also continues to be a focus. Thanks to the work of Assistant Chief of Operations/ Training Pat Sandon, Training Captain Paul Odden and Lieutenant Derek Mann, 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. It is the efforts of this group, combined with the efforts of others, that have allowed us to meet our accomplishments noted within this report. I would also like to express thanks to Administrative Specialists Jane Ale and Abby Myers for their dedicated efforts that happen behind the scenes and may go unnoticed. Thank you to the City Council and all City staff who have been so supportive and have 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 2017 LETTER FROM THE CHIEF Hopkins Fire Department | 20162 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3www.hopkinsmn.com/fire In 2016, 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 5 Other Structure Fires 6 Total Structure Fires 11 Car Fires 7 Non Structure Fires 63 Total Fires 81 Hazardous Condition 72 Service Calls 90 Good Intentions 139 False Alarms 130 2016 Call Responses Average Response Times (Minutes) 2013 2014 2015 2016 4.2 4.3 4.2 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 4.4 4.2 4.4 SUPPRESSION Hopkins Fire Department | 20164 2016 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 *Does not include dollar loss from Jacob’s Trading fire, which totaled $25 million $2 million $1.75 million $1.5 million $1.25 million $1 million $750,000 $500,000 $250,000 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 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 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 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 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Rescue Response Breakdown RESCUE Hopkins Fire Department | 20166 1,500 1,400 1,300 1,200 1,100 1,000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 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 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total Calls 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 1,500 1,400 1,300 1,200 1,100 1,000 900 800 700 600 500 Fire Runs Medical Runs Medical Standby Other 1996 1997 1999 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 TOTAL CALLSRESCUE 7www.hopkinsmn.com/fire In 2016, 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 • Fire extinguisher training for the public • Life safety classes: • Scout badges • Fire safety • First aid • Business/industry fire and life safety training 2016 Public Education Events Per Month January February March April May June July August September October November December 4 4 4 4 6 6 3 2 4 6 15 3 PREVENTION Hopkins Fire Department | 20168 • National Night Out • Juvenile Firesetters Program • Parades ºInterlachen 4th of July Parade ºRaspberry Festival Grande Day Parade ºAvenues Parade • Raspberry Family Days • Fire Prevention VIP events • CPR/AED training for businesses and public • 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 • Knollwood and Park Valley picnics • Boy Scout/Girl Scout tours 2016 Public Relations — By Category First Aid/CPR 5% Fire Extinguisher Training 3% Joint Public Education with Police Dept 6% Referral to Police Dept 4% Fire Safety In House 3% Emergency Preparedness 2% T he Hopkins Fire Department participated in the following special events in 2016, continuing to develop special event plans for those events requiring more strategy. Home Basic Life Support Visits 58% Fire Safety Public Events 14% Home Surveys 5% 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 | 201610 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 (AEDs) • 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 2016. These activities included: • Participating in South West Emergency Management 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 orientation to newly-elected officials • Emergency Management Assistance Compact training and coordination with the state • Participating in the All Hazards Incident Management Training • Conducting monthly training for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) • Developing a Mitigation Strategies Plan for the City of Hopkins for the Hennepin County Mitigation Plan • Continuing the assessment and completion of an effective Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This included: • Purchasing equipment to create effective operations in the room • Conducting ongoing testing of operations in the EOC • Coordinating and conducting awareness training 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. Three 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, bloodborne pathogens, and confined space awareness training, pumps training, and also held driving drills to maintain and enhance emergency vehicle operations. All firefighters continued to undergo fitness testing and annual medical surveillance. Training was held to promote fitness improvement. Training was also held for the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management Team (IMT). Finally, the Hopkins Fire Department participated in Joint Operations training with south metro fire departments, 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 2016, the department developed and implemented a training plan and conducted weekly drills. TRAINING Hopkins Fire Department | 201612 In 2016, 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 2016 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program • Developing the 2017 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 promotional process • Conducting a recognition event for firefighters • Attending state and local meetings • 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 • Implementing enhanced communications within and outside of the fire department by: • Utilizing a weekly email update to the firefighters • Conducting monthly officer meetings • Problem-solving and developing operational improvements for the department’s computer systems • Attending funerals of retired Hopkins Fire Department firefighters, retired firefighters’ family members and community members • Participating in meetings with the Joint Powers Agreement for turnout gear Hopkins Fire Department Officers ADMINISTRATION 13www.hopkinsmn.com/fire FIRE CHIEF Fire Marshal/ Emergency Manager Dale Specken HAZMAT COORDINATOR Chris Spencer LIEUTENANT 1 Chris Herby LIEUTENANT 2 Jared Niebuhr LIEUTENANT 3 Hasson Grams 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 LIEUTENANT 4 Derek Mann FIRE DEPARTMENT BREAKDOWN Hopkins Fire Department | 201614 Unique Areas/Businesses Regional Trail – LRT Hopkins Center for the Arts Multiple special events Historical Society Adult care facilities Pavilion Nature areas Population ............................................................................................18,500 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.