HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Department Report 7/13/1970FIRE DEPARTMENT
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
194 Pleasant Grove Road
Ithaca, New York
• July 13, 1970
Hon. Frederick G. Marcham, Mayor
Members of the Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Gentlemen;
Attached please find report of Fire Department operations for June 1970.
We had five alarms in June, all of a minor nature.
Engine I was given its annual pump test and proved to be satisfactory except for
a minor leak in one bleeder valve.
Our alerting siren failed on the last day of June and was removed for repairs
by Salino Electric. It is now back in service. The cost of repairs is not known
at this time.
On June 29th the Fire Department assisted the Sewer Department in flushing a
sewer line using our reserve engine.
The reserve engine (E 3) has been equipped with 2 -way radio by Civil Defense at
no cost to the Village.
The Cayuga Heights Police Department used the apparatus bays to install their
• radio equipment in their new cars.
A letter was sent to the new owners of the Petrillose Laundromat advising them
of several fire hazards noticed during response to an alarm on June 27th.
Assistant Chief K. Powers and 9 other men from the Geneva Fire Department visited
our fire station to inspect our newest pumper. (This (E 1) has gained the reputation
of being one of the best set up and equipped pumpers in the Central New York Area).
The Town of Ithaca was granted permission to use the Company Room for primary
day on June 23rd.
I have received no information concerning the servicing of hydrants since my
mailing of a suggested service plan to the Engineer. Could I please have an answer
soon as to what our hydrant service will be in the future?
On Monday, June 23rd a productive meeting was held with Trustees Fisher and
Anderson, Fred Thomas and myself concerning the new building program. Since that
meeting I have received an estimate on sprinklering the present and proposed apparatus
room. This would cost approximately $4,000 plus the installation of the 4" water
service. The Engineer should have a set of plans ready for the July meeting.
The June 18th company drill was held at the Ithaca Fire Training Center with the
kind cooperation of Chief Weaver allowing the use of his facilities.
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Past Chief Vorhis vacated the apartment the last week in June and Bunkers Day
and Barnes assisted by some of the volunteers have painted the rear hallway and
•stairway up to the apartment. Resident Day and his bride will occupy the apartment
after their forthcoming marriage late in July. We are short one bunker at present
and the fire council will accept applications from any single young man you might
suggest.
16 new coats were received and are satisfactory.
The Fire Council requests approval of the following items for purchase. The
money is available in the budget for these items.
100 circular reflective stickers $39.00 )
100 rectangular reflective stickers 30.00 ) A 3410.5
(to be used to mark equipment)
3 12 inch nozzles 120.00 A 3410.2
6 pair boots 128.70 A 3410.2
4 hand lights, brackets and batteries 60.00 A 3410.2
Remote radio mikes to be mounted
on the engines 93.75 A 3410.2
The fire council also recommend that we purchase Ithaca's used 85' aerial ladder.
This will be available on delivery of Ithaca's new ladder. Delivery of this is to
•be in the summer of 1971. The council requests the Village Board to approve this
purchase now so that Chief Weaver can be advised of our intentions and clear it with
his Fire Commissioners. Purchase price is $13000.
Respectfully submitted,
Ned G. Boice
Fire Chief
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Monthly Report Cayuga Heights Fire Department
June 1970
Report of Alarms:
George Casler
107 Christopher Circle
Burning trash
Date
Type
Location
Damage
Man hours
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Structural
117 Texas Lane
Slight
4
6/14
Gas flush
400 E. Upland Rd.
None
12
6/23
Mutual aid
Lansing
N. A.
3J
6/25
Vehicle
Sheraton
$100.00
3
6/27
Commercial
1
2
2
12
structural
Petri lose
None
42
Totals
5 alarms
4
$100.00+
27
Average
response per alarm - 14.5 men
1
30
(when
alerting devices
used)
40
52
Complaints and Investigations:
6/4
George Casler
107 Christopher Circle
Burning trash
6/9
S. Philbrick
117 Texac lane
Pilot lights out
6/13
C.H.P.D.
1107 Hanshaw Road
Smoke in area
6/14
C.H.P.D.
E. Upland Road
Gas in ditch
6/29
C'.H.S.D.
1100 Hanshaw Road
Assist in sewer flush
Vehicles
Fuel
Oil
Other
Car 1
36.1
None
#
No. Fires
Miles
Hours
Drills -
Miles
- Hours
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Engine 3
33.00 -
-
Totals
215.5
Car 1
4
22
24
2
12
4l
Engine 1
2
1
1
2
2
12
Engine 2
4
17
24
3
40
4
Engine 3
-
-
-
1
30
24
Totals
10
40
52
8
822
124
Vehicle Expense
#
Fuel
Oil
Other
Car 1
36.1
None
None
Engine 1
81.9
-
-
Engine 2
64.5
-
-
Engine 3
33.00 -
-
Totals
215.5
Equipment Used:
(Fire
Fighting Only)
Type
Frequency
Amount
Tool kit
2
N.A.
• CO2 Extinguisher
1
25 lbs.
Smoke Ejector
1
N.A.
22" hose
1
200'
Booster hose
2
N.A.
Pike Pole
1
N.A.
Handlight
1
N.A.
Water
2
510 gal.
Other
225 miles
- 15 hrs.
164 of
- 13 -3/4
187 it
- 10 -3/4
122 "
- 7 -3/4
698 miles - 474 hrs.
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Date Type Number men
Man hours
6/10 Squad 2 7
7
6/10 Squad 1 12
21
6/10 Squad 3 6
6
6/14 Company 9
112
6/18 Company 25
50
Total 5 - 59
952
Bunkers and resident man hours:
Day - 80 (not including standby time)
Barnes 41
121
Chief man hours - Total 89E' hours
Alarms and standbys - 5
Drills and Training - 5
Fire Prevention - -
Investigation - 32
Administration - 76
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Volunteers man hours in addition to fires, drills
and training:
91 man hours by 9 men
Top 3 volunteers - Moravec- 312 Hours
Slade - 24 Hours
Hanselman - 212 Hours