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III.2. Fire Department Annual Report; Specken2018 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 2018. 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 places a strong emphasis on fire prevention and maintains a focus on inspections. Through the efforts of Fire Marshal Garrett Grniet, effective fire and life safety inspections, pre-planning, public education and public relations continue to be conducted throughout Hopkins. These efforts help to make Hopkins a safe community. Training is also a focus. Thanks to the work of Assistant Chief of Operations/Training Mike Wenshau, 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. In addition, the department’s State Chemical Assessment Team (CAT) continues to train and be ready for response to any incidents in our response area thanks to the efforts of Assistant Chief Curt Mackey. 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. Additionally, I would like to acknowledge the families of the members of the Hopkins Fire Department. They are the true heroes of our department. They sacrifice as much, if not more, than our members and for that we are thankful. I would also like to express thanks to our administrative specialists Kristen Stacy and Courtney Pearsall for their dedicated efforts that happen behind the scenes and may go unnoticed, and 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 continues to face increasing challenges today and into the future, including financial stability; all-hazard preparedness and training; recruitment and retention of firefighters and staffing; and increasing training requirements. Our strategic plan, which we established in 2018, paints a path for the future of the department and will help us address these challenges. Despite any uncertainty, 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, LETTER FROM THE CHIEF Dale Specken Hopkins Fire Chief February 2019 Hopkins Fire Department | 20182 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/252/fire In 2018, 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 9 Non Structure Fires 11 Total Fires 31 Hazardous Condition 57 Service Calls 29 Good Intentions 74 False Alarms 110 2018 Call Responses Average Response Times (Minutes) 2015 2016 2017 2018 4.24.2 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 4.4 4.4 4.2 4.2 4.2 SUPPRESSION Hopkins Fire Department | 20184 2018 Fires by Occupancy Dollar Loss *Does not include dollar loss from Jacob’s Trading fire, which totaled $25 million $700,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 0 2014 2015 2016* 2017 2018 1–2 Family Dwelling 32% Multi-family Dwelling 26%Highway/ Divided Highway 23% Streets/Other 10% Outside Protective Shelters 3% Vehicle Parking Areas 3% Residential, Other 3% 5www.hopkinsmn.com/252/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 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Mutual Aid Mutual Aid Given Mutual Aid Received Rescue Response Breakdown 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Medical Runs Medical Standby 1,000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 RESCUE Hopkins Fire Department | 20186 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 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total Calls 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1,500 1,400 1,300 1,200 1,100 1,000 900 800 700 600 500 Fire Runs Medical Runs Medical Standby Other 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 TOTAL CALLSRESCUE 7www.hopkinsmn.com/252/fire In 2018, 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 2018 Public Education Events Per Month January February March April May June July August September October November December 3.5 3 2 2 8 13 13 15 9 27 6 6 PREVENTION Hopkins Fire Department | 20188 • Activity Center Health Fair • Block Parties • Boy Scout/Girl Scout Tours • CPR/AED Training for Business and Public • Firefighter Day at the Capitol • Fire and Police Safety Day • Fire Department Open House • Fire Prevention VIP Events • Fire Truck Ride to School • Funerals • Home Remodeling Fair • Juvenile Firesetters Program • Mainstreet Days • MN Fallen Firefighter Memorial at the State Capitol • National Night Out • Parades ºInterlachen 4th of July Parade ºRaspberry Festival Grande Day Parade ºAvenues Parade • Park Valley and Knollwood Picnics • Raspberry Family Days • School District Activities / Fire Safety Camp 2018 Public Relations — By Category T he Hopkins Fire Department participated in the following special events in 2018, continuing to develop special event plans for those events requiring more strategy. Home Surveys 50 Home Basic Life Support Visits 23 Fire Extinguisher Training 10 Emergency Preparedness 2 First Aid/CPR Training 10 Fire Safety Public Events 26 Joint Public Education with Police Department 10 Youth Fire Intervention 2 SPECIAL EVENTS 9www.hopkinsmn.com/252/fire T he Hopkins Fire Department maintains and repairs the apparatus fleet pictured below: Hazmat 23 Rescue 8 Ladder 7Engine 3 Squad 1, 3 and 4 Engines Engine 3 Aerial Ladder 7, Ladder 9 Rescues Rescue 8 Duty Vehicle Squad 4 Utility 1 and Squad 2 Chief Vehicle Squad 1, 2, 3, 4 Utility Utility 1 Hazmat Hazmat 23 APPARATUS Hopkins Fire Department | 201810 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/252/fire Strategic efforts to be prepared for emergency situations continued in 2018. These activities included: • Participating in South West Emergency Management Group meetings and Hennepin County Emergency Management 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 • Developed and implemented a training plan • Planned and conducted weekly drills for 12 months • Attended conferences and sectional schools to enhance firefighter, leadership, and technical rescue skills and abilities • Coordinated and sent firefighters to Firefighter 1 (FFI) Training • Conducted Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) refresher training • Developed and conducted specific fire officer training • Conducted annual medical surveillance and fit testing for all firefighters • Conducted hazmat, bloodborne pathogens and confined space awareness training • Conducted pumps training • Conducted training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) • Conducted driving drills to maintain and enhance emergency vehicle operations • Developed and conducted new elected officials orientation for new council members • Conducted fitness and safety training, and promoted fitness improvement • Participated in Incident Management Team (IMT) training • Coordinated and sent members to outside of department training • Participated in Joint Operations Training T he Hopkins Fire Department is committed to training in all areas of service. In 2018, the department: TRAINING Hopkins Fire Department | 201812 In 2018, 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 2018 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program • Developing the 2019 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/252/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 investigation • 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 FIRE MARSHAL 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 | 201814 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 (4) Ubah Medical Academy Harley Hopkins The Blake School Adult Options CITY OF HOPKINS DEMOGRAPHICS 15www.hopkinsmn.com/252/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.