HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport of the Fire Department for May 2002CAYUGA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
194 Pleasant Grove Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257 -2377
Honorable Walter Lynn, Mayor
Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Monthly Report-May, 2002
During the Month of May, the Cayuga Heights Fire Department responded to twenty -one
medical emergencies and twenty -two fire related calls. Of the calls, fifteen were in the
Town of Ithaca and twenty -five were in the Village. The fire department also provided
mutual aid assistance three times during the month. The Cayuga Heights Fire Department
received no mutual aid assistance.
On May 13`h a series of storms passed thru the area. As a result of these storms the
Cayuga Heights Fire Department responded to ten calls for water in residences
basements. All calls were handled by us, as well as standing by for Ithaca during the
storms.
The fire department responded to three mutual aid calls, two to Lansing and one to
Ithaca.
Engine 204 (formally 203) has returned from having its pump recertified. While out for
pump testing it received some much needed maintenance and repairs.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Randall
Fire Chief/ Superintendent
"HELP PREVENT FIRES"
Fire DeparlmertUSS002
Cayuga Heights Fire Department
Compardes:All
Date Range: From 051012002 to 05/31/2002
Doi/Zone/ Code: All
Situation Found: All
Incident Run Log
Exclude Mutual Aida: No
Exclude Esposura:NO
Number
Incident# Date Time Address Occupant Situation Found Attending
000156.00 051022002 14:25 i NORTH TRIPHAMMER EMS only
5
Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel were called for a mutual aid to tensing for an emergency medial all at the above location. The call was
cancelled by Bangs ambulance before CHFD crew lea the station.
000157.00 051012002 11:36 WARREN ROAD -7 " — "' False unintentional
11
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel were ailed for a smoke dctector activation, in the maintenance building, at the above location.
Personnel arrived at the sane and investigated BOCES staff reported that the activation was caused by welding in the garage area and #263
confirmed this. BOLES stalf will be on fire watch with the alarm off until the work is finished and will all dispatch wben the work is completed
and the alarm is back in service.
000158.00 05/03/2002 01:18 PLEASANT GROVE ROAD hazardous condition
16
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel were ailed to assist CHPD investigate an overturned vehicle (on its side) at the above location
Personnel arrived at the sane, searched the woods on both sides of the roadway, and were unable to find the occupant(s) of the vehicle. CHFD
stood by and directed traffic while photographs were taken and Fingerlakes wrecher removed the vehicle.
00015900 051032002 08:57 WARREN ROAD EMS only
6
[PCR #4. 8041297) Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to an emergency medial all at the above location for a possible
Cardiovascular accident (smoke). Personnel arrived at the scene and found an elderly female (D.O.B. t t) in the care of Bangs ambulance.
All patient are handled by Bangs.
000160.00 05/032002 20:36 EMS only
6
IPCR #4. 80412991 Cayuga Heights FirdEMS personnel responded to an emergency medical all at the above location, for a possible stroke.
Personnel arrived at the sane and found an adult male patient sated in a car, confused and complaining of dizziness. Lea facial drooping was
noted. Bangs ambulance arrived shortly after CHFD and assumed all patient history, assessment and are.
000161.00 05/032002 12:42 ... " —. EMS only
6
IPCR#4. 8041298] Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to an emergency medial all at the above location. Personnel arrived at
the scene and found a male patient in the are of Cayuga Heights Police Department personnel. All patient arc was handled by Bangs
ambulance.
000162.00 051062002 19:09 TRIPHAMMER ROAD EMS only
9
IPCR 94. 8041301 ] Cayuga Heights Firc EMS personnel responded to an emergency medial all at the above location for a patient with a
Possible back injury. Personnel arrived at the sane and found the patientin the arc of Comes University EMS who took control of the
scene. Alit patient are was handled by CUEMS and Bangs ambulance personnel.
000163 -00 05/082002 09:38 NORTH TRIPHAMMER "-- EMS only
9
[PCR #4 - 80 4 13 181 Cayuga Heights Firc EMS personnel responded to an emergency medial all at the above location Personnel arrived at the
wane and found an elderly male [D.O.D. 06. 11.171 in the are of Bangs ambulance with CRP in progress. Patient care was handled by Bangs
ambulance personnel with CHFD assisting at the sane and enroute to the hospital.
000164 -00 05/09/2002 08:24 WARREN ROAD 1 EMS only
6
[PCR #4 - 80413211 Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to an emergency medial all at the above location Personnel arrived at the
scene and found an elderly male [D.O.B. 10 -26 -221 in the are of Bangs ambulance personnel, complaining of fainting and weakness. All
patient arc handled by Bangs ambulance who transported the patient to Cayuga Medical Center.
000165.00 05/092002 14:09 WYCKOFF AVENUE False unintentional
13
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel responded to a Ina alarm activation at the above location Personnel arrived at the sane and found
the residents had evacuated the building prior to arrival. CHFD personnel investigated and determined that burnt food in the toaster oven was
the cause of the alarm activation A secondary sarch of the building was conducted after obtaining a rest!.
000166 -00 05/09/2002 23:08 HIGHLAND ROAD& "'" Hazardous condition
24
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel were called for a hazardous condition at the above location Personnel arrived at the sane and
found a tree down (mostly off the road, near the intersection of Highland Road and Remington Road No wires were involved Personnel stood
by until released by the Department of Public Works (DPW).
000167 -00 051102002 15:41 WARREN ROAD -DEWITT — False unintentional
16
Cayuga Heights. Fire Department personnel responded to a fn: alarm activation at the above location Personnel found the occupants evacuated
upon arrival. CHFD personnel investigated and determined that smoke from the popcorn machine "used the alarm The rat ofthe building
was searched and nothing else was found
000168 -00 05/07/2002 18:07 PLEASANT GROVE ROAD- EMS only
13
/PCR 94. 8041317] Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to an emergency medial all at the above location for a reported back
injury. Personnel arrived at the sane and found a male patient ID.O,B. 11 complaining of lower (lumbar) back pain History and
asseaanrnt were done. The patient was assessed by CUEMS and refused meanan care and transportation and a CNY EMS Patient Refusal Forth
was signed
000169 -00 05/092002 04:52 TRIPHAMMER ROAD EMS only
8
IPCR#4- 80413201 Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded ton emergency medial call at the above location, to mist Bangs
Date: 06/15/2002 Page: 1 Time: 5:34 PM
Incident# Date Time Address Occupant Situallon Found
Attending
ambulance. Personnel arrived at the scene and found an elderly female patient ID.O.B. .] in the back of Bangs ambulance in full arrest
Psticat are was handled by Bang. Personnel assisted Bangs with establishing an IV, and wu n cardiac compressions entente to the hospital.
000170.00 05/1312002 00:52 WINSTON DRIVE&. SALEM EMS only
II
IPCR #4. 80413241 Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to an emergency medical call at the above location. Personnel arrived al the
scene and found a middle -age male patient (ID.O.B. I in the back of n NYS police vehicle complaining of a laceration over the left
orbit. The patient reported going off the road and hitting a um to avoid hitting another vehicle. The airbag deployed and caused his glasses to
cut his forehead. History and assessment were done and the patient refused medical care and transportation and signed a CNY EMS Patient
Refusal Form.
000171 -00 05112/2002 23:50 BRIARWOOD DRIVE "'- Good intent call
12
Cayuga heights FirclEMS personnel responded to the above location If" a carbon monoxide detector activation. Personnel investigated and
found no problems. It was determined to be a faulty detector.
IPCR 04.8041316] The family and child (D.O.B. canplained of chronic nausea over the past few weeks. The child had been seers in
the hospital for nausea - undiagnosed etiology. History and assessment were done. Medical care and transportation were refused because carbon
monoxide reading were not elevated. A CNY EMS Patient Refusal Form was signed by the parents.
000172 -00 05/1312002 22:39 PLEASANT GROVE. ROAD Hazardous condition
16
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel responded to a hazardous condition at the above location. Persortel arrived at the scene,
investigated, and found a strong odor of gasoline and a kissing noise. Personne found flood conditions in the basement with a spilled gas an
The hissing noise was from a water leak.NYSEG was contacted and pinned the gas and shut off the electricity. The residents were told to
evacuate for the night and leave windows open for ventilation. NYSEG will handle gadwater pumping and utilities reactivation in the morning.
000173 -00 05/1311001 03:23 COMSTOCK ROAD EMS only
3
IPCR #4. 80413121 Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS persornel responded to an emergency medical all at the above location reporting a patient with
back pain. Personnel arrived at the scene and found an elderly female in bed, oriented to name only. History, assessment and care were
initiated and then transferred to Bang ambulance personnel who transported the patient to Cayuga Medical Center.
000174.00 05/13/1002 15:30 WEST GREEN STREET Service call
30
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel were called to standby for the Ithaca Fire Department They could not cover all their calla from the
storm
000175 -00 05/1311002 15:40 'TRIPHAMMER ROAD Service all
30
A resident came to the station requesting help for water removal. Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel found approximately two fat of
water in the backyard and patio against the rear of the house. Personnel set up portable pumps and removed most of the wider. The residents
used their own pumps to continue water removal.
000176 -00 05/1312002 15:41 HANSHAW ROAD --' "' Hazardous condition
30
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel were dispatched by Fire Control for flooding in the basement at the above location Personnel found
Approximately one foot of water in the basement and approximately four feet of water against the back door. CHFD shut off the gas, set up a
portable pump to help empty the basement and left the pump with the resident.
000177 -00 0511311002 15:49 WINTHROP PLACE Hazardous condition
30
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel responded to a all at the above location. Personnel arrived at the scene and found approximately
Ova inches of water in the ground floor of the house. An electric water pump was left at the house and the gas was shut off a a precaution
000178 -00 0511312002 15:52 .:REST LANE Service call
I
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel were called to the above address for a possible water condition due to the weather. The system was
busy and no CHFD units were available to respond immediately. The resident called dispatch back and advised them that they had the situation
under control and did not want CHFD to respond anymore.
000179 -00 05/1312002 15:52 TRIPHAMMER ROAD Service call
30
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel responded to the above location, investigated, and found approximately three feet of water in the
basement CHFD disconnected the appropriate electric breakers and shut off the gas supply to the hearse. Command ofthe scene was
transfrned to #242 crew to remove the water.
000180 -00 05/13/2002 16:05 WARREN ROAD & MANOR EMS only
30
[Sce PCR44. 2359312 for details] Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to a one.car motor vehicle accident rollover. Personnel
arrived on the scene and found the driver out of the car (selfeAricated) and in the care of poll= department personnel. All patient care was
handled by Bang ambulance. A wrecker removed the car and CHFD engine #202 was cleared
000181 -00 051134002 16;37 SIMSBURY DRIVE Service call
30
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel were called to the above location for a water problem Personnel arrived at the scene, investigated,
and found one inch of water on the floor in the basemen. The occupants had a shop vac to deal with the problem CHFD determined that
there was not enough water to use the CHFD pumps to assist and advised the resident to call us back if the problem got worse.
000182 -00 05/134002 16:42 :AMBRIDGE PLACE Service call
30
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel responded to the above location, investigated, and found no water and no hazard
000183 -00 05//34002 18:45 COMSTOCK ROAD Hazardous condition
30
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel were called to the above location for water on the patios. Personnel set up an electrical pump and
left the pump with the resident
000184-00 05/134002 18:59 HANSHAW ROAD Servi=all
30
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel responded to the above location fora report of water in the basement Persamel arrived at the
sane and found that the water in the basement had already been removed The resident war worried about the drainage ditch in the Bud yard
CHFD advised the resident to call the Town of Ithaca Highway Department.
Date: 06 /15/2002 Page: 2 Time: 5:34 PM
Incident# Date Time Address Occupant Situation Found
Attending
000185 -00 05/1412002 06:07 ' NORTHWAY ROAD Hazardous condition
4
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel responded to the above location for a water condition. Personnel arrived at the sane and found
approximately three inches of water in the basement. The resident reported seeing water at approximately 0600 (6 AM.). CHFD shut off the
gas to the f imace and trot water healer as a precaution and advised the resident to contact NYSEG. An electric pump was set and lea at the
residence.
000186 -00 0511412002 11:48 SAVAGE FARM DRIVE EMS only
10
Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to an emergency medical all at the above location. Personnel arrived at the sane and found an
elderly male patient [D.O.B. ] in the we of facility stall: History, assessment and care were done. Patient care was transferred to
Bang ambulance who transported.
[see PCR 44 - 8041313]
000187 -00 05116/2002 13:37 NORTH TRIPHAMMER EMS only
8
[see PCR04. 80413191 Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to an emergency medial all at the above location reporting a female
with a had injury due to a fall. Personnel arrived at the sane and found an elderly female [D.O.B. 'in the are of facility medial
stair. History, assessment were done. Patient care was fumed over to Bang ambulance personnel without mcidenL Bangs transported the
patient to Cayuga Medial Curler.
000188 -00 05/17/2002 00:45 EAST UPLAND ROAD EMS only
12
[see PCR #4. 80413141 Cayuga Heights FircfEMS personnel responded to an emergency medial all at the above location for it report of a
possible behavior disorder. Personnel arrived at the sane and found a female patient [D.O.B. f ] in the care of other first responders.
Patient history and assessment were done and patient care was transferred to Bang antbutanoc personnel.
000189 -00 05/18/2002 05:17 PLEASANT GROVE ROAD /; EMS only
4
[see PCR 04 - 80413151 Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to an emergency medial all at the above location. The as was
cancelled by Cornell University 4408 prior to CHFD laving the station. There was no patient contact.
000190 -00 05 120/2002 06:20 RANDOLPH ROAD EMS only
5
[sce PC1144 - 8041323] Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS v sonnel responded to the above location for an emergency medial all. Personnel arrived
at the scene and found a female patient [D.O.B. • I complaining of chest pain History, assessment and are were done and that all are
was transferred to Bang ambulance mho transported the patient to Cayuga Medial Center.
000191 -00 05 /2212002 09:37 HIGHLAND ROAD False malfunction
10
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel were "lied for a carbon monoxide detector activation at the above location Personnel arrived at
the scene, investigated and determined that the activation of the wall plug detector appeared to be "used by a power interruption due to a power
outage in the area. No elevation in carbon monoxide levels were found (1.2ppm in all arcs of the house). The Runs= and water hater
appeared in good repair (blue Dame) and drerc was no elevated carbon monoxide level near these devices.
000192 -00 0512212002 15:11 , NORTH TRIPHAMMER EMS only
7
[see PCR #4. 80413261 Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to the above location for an emergency medial call reporting a patient
with general illness. Personnel arrived at Ilse sane and found an elderly female [D.O.B. I '• in the arc of facility nursing staff;
complaining of nausea and vomiting. Patient history, ussessrttent and arc were done. All patient care wss transferred to Bang ambulance
personnel who imported the patient to Cayuga Medial Center.
000193 -00 05 126/2002 16:53 JESSUP ROAD- TOWNHOUSE EMS only
9
[see PCR #4.8041327] Cayuga Heights FIre/EMS personnel responded to the shove location for an emergency, medical all reporting an asthma
attack Personnel arrived at the scene and found a female patient (D.O.B. 1, in the are ofComell University Life Safely first
responders, and complaining of difficulty breathing. History, assesurem and are were done. The patient "fused further medial cam and
transportation aaer albuterol inhaler treatment and signed a CNY EMS Patient Refusal Form The patient was advised to sock medical
attention if symptoms returned.
000194 -00 05/298002 15:04 1 EAST UPLAND ROAD "'- False malfunction
12
Cayuga Heights Fire Department personnel responded to a fire alarm activation at the above location. Personnel arrived at the sane,
investigated and found the second Door alarm activated A faulty detector was found and the system was reset.
000195 -00 05898002 17:18 . BERKSHIRE ROAD '" -- EMS only
12
[see PCR #4. 80413281 Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS personnel responded to the above location for a possible overdose. All patient care was
handled by Bangs ambulance who transported the patient to Cayuga Medial Center. CHFD had no patient contact.
000196 -00 05/30/2002 09:31 1 NORTH TRIPHAMMER C "' - -- I EMS only
6
[see PCR#4. 8041329] Cayuga Heights Fire/EMS pasionnet responded to the above location for an emergency medical call. Personnel arrived
at the sane and found the patient in the are of Bang ambulance. Bang ambulance personnel handled all patient care and released CHFD.
Unit was returned to service.
000197 -00 05/138002 19:45 HIGHLAND ROAD Hazardous condition
30
Cayuga Heights Fire Deparment personnel were "lied to the above location for water in the baseman Personnel arrived at the sane and
found I - 1.5 inches of water in some parts of the basement. CHFD helped the residents act up the sump pump.
000198-00 05114)2002 02:06 1 NORTH TRIPHAMMER Service all
7
Cayuga Heights Fire Department were "lied to standby for Lansing Fire Department at the Cayuga Heights Fire Department ration. The call
cam in as one engine requested to respond to the above location. While CHFD waited for crew, Lansing announced they were euoute. Lansing
command was contacted by CHFD and were told to standby, by for Lansing at the CHFD nation
Total Incidents: 43
Date: 06 /15/2002 Page: 3
Time: 5:34 PM
Cayuga Heights Fire Department
Incident Totals by Time of Day
Fire Department: 55002
Compwdn:AU
Date Range: From 05/0VID02 to OS131/2002
Box/Zone/ Code: All
Sltuwdon Found: A11
Exclude Mutual Aids: No
Exclude Exposures: No
Time of Day
Totals
Avg.
Attend
00:00 - 00:59
:.,.. ;.
....:
11.5
01:00 - 01:59
1
16.0
02:00 - 02:59
1
7.0
03:00 - 03:59
1
3.0
04:00 - 04:59
1
8.0
05:00 - 05:59
1
4.0
06:00 - 06:59
2
4.5
07:00 - 07:59
0
0.0
08:00 - 08:59
2
6.0
09:00 - 09:59
3
8.3
10:00 - 10:59
0
0.0
11:00 -11:59
2
10.5
12.00 - 12:59
1
6.0
13:00 - 13:59
1
8.0
14:00 - 14:59
2
9.0
15:00 - 15:59
9
20.7
M m
3. W.,
16:00 - 16:59
4
24.8
17:00 - 17:59
1
12.0
18:00 - 18:59
3
24.3
19:00 - 19:59
2
19.5
20:00 - 20:59
1
6.0
21:00.- 21:59
0
0.0
22:00 - 22:59
1
16.0
23:00 - 23:59
2
18.0
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Fire Department: 55002
Cayuga Heights Fire Department
Companies: Ali
Number of Incidents
Totals
Date Range: From 05MI/2002 to OS131/2002
0-1
BovZonel Code: An
Longest Time: 18.0
situation Found: Ali
Incident Reponse Performance Analysis
10
Exclude Mutual Aids: No
4-5
6-7
Exclude Exposumi No
Response Time
Response Time
(Minutes)
Number of Incidents
Totals
Additional
0-1
is
Longest Time: 18.0
2-3
10
Incident#: 000182
4-5
6-7
9
3
Average Time: 3.8
8-9
3
> 10
FEE
3
Apparatus Travel Time
Travel Time
(Minutes)
Number of Incidents
Totals
Additional
0 - 4
35
Longest Time: 13.0
5-9
3
Incident#: 000172
10-14
15-19
5
0
Average Time: 3.4
20-24
0
> 25
0
Incident Length
Incident Length
(Minutes)
Number of Incidents
Totals
Additional
0-29
35
Longest Time: 71.0
30-59
6
incident#: 000176
60-89
90-119
2
0
Average Time: 20.1
120-149
0
> 150
0
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