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FIRE DEPARTMENT
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
194 Pleasant Grove Road
Ithaca, New York
June 4, 1970
Hon. Frederick G. Marcham, Mayor
Members of the Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Gentlemen:
Attached please find the report of Fire Department operations for May 1970.
Fire fighting was at a low during the month of May with only four calls of a
minor nature. Drilling and training of members was pursued at an increased tempo
taking advantage of the warmer weather conditions. Alarm response was down somewhat
but this was because all alarms were minor and the alerting systems sounded only
once for each alarm.
The file cabinet, blind and shelving was received and is now in use greatly
improving the temporary office in the rear of the equipment room.
The resident drivers have with the aid of volunteers been flushing some of the
hydrants in the area. On several occasions large chunks of debris have been flushed
out in the process. This is an indication that the system is not getting proper
attention from the agency responsible for this. Perhaps a reminder from the Village
• Engineer is in order. The Fire Council also requested last October annual reports
on hydrants in the Village.
While it is fresh in WY mind, I would like to comment on the excellent coopera-
tion I have received from Helen and Rose in the Village Office. Since my typing
leaves much to be desired they have been most gracious in typing reports, duplicating
needed forms and so forth.
At the request of the Mayor the Fire Council set up priorities for the Fire
Department development. The Council feels that the order of importance is:
1. Building program
2. Purchase of a ladder truck
3. Improvement of water supply
4. Adoption of building and fire prevention codes
Mayor Marcham met with the Fire Council on May 279 1970 and a representative
from Stran Steel was present.
The estimate for a steel building not to include interior improvement such
as radio room and office are:
Building construction $33,437.00
Plumbing, wiring, heat 8 00000
$41,'437!00
•I contacted a local contractor for an estimate on construction using similar
materials as are now in our building. This estimate including the interior work
'.ias again around $40,000.00 as Mr. Ripley has previously estimated.
After considerable discussion the Fire Council appears to favor construction
similar to what is now existing rather than a steel building.
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At this meeting the Mayor stated he would contact the Village Engineer about
.making sketches and elevations for the new building using existing type construction.
Hopefully, he will have these ready for discussion at the June Board meeting.
A meeting with Chief Weaver of the Ithaca Fire Department proved most profitable
last month. Chief Weaver has tentatively agreed to sell to the Village his used
1944 Alfco 85' ladder truck for $1,000 when his new ladder is delivered early next
year. This truck is in apparent good condition and carries 219' of ground ladders
in addition to the 85' steel aerial. If the N.Y.F.P.R.O. will accept this piece
of equipment as meeting our requirements for ladders the purchase of this used
truck represents a considerable reduction in expected costs to cover our needs for
a ladder truck. However, we must have our building completed so we can house it.
The Fire Council requested me to ask the Village Board to approve purchase of
the existing air conditioner from resident Vorhis for $250.00. This was purchased
by Vorhis at a cost of $375.00 about 3 years ago and its projected use is an
additional 5 to 7 years.
Approval is also requested for the purchase of a Portable Automatic Water
Powered Hose Wash -n- Winder for $65o.0o.
Respectfully submitted,
• Ned G: Boice
Fire Chief
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Average response per alarm - 10 men
Complaints
Monthly
Report Cayuga
Heights Fire Department
5/8
May
1970
5/12
Report
of Alarms:
Pleasant Grove Rd. Disposal of garden
refuse
Vehicles
Date
Type
Location
Damage
Man hours
51/1
Structural
Lansing Apts.
West
500.00
3 9
5/5
Vehicle
Hanshaw & Trip.
None
12
5/9
Rubbish
Route 13
56 4 -3/4 132 miles -
None
1
5/18
Structural
109 Maplewood
Dr.
None
52
Totals
4 alarms
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58 4 -1/2 73 miles -
$500.00
82
Average response per alarm - 10 men
Complaints
investigated:
5/8
Petrillose Cleaners
Corners Dryer malfunction
5/12
Mrs. E. Hoyt
178
Pleasant Grove Rd. Disposal of garden
refuse
Vehicles
#
Fires Miles
Hours
Drills - Miles - Hours Other
Car 1
3 9
3/4
2
12 2 175 miles -
18 hrs.
Engine 1
1 3
1/4
5
56 4 -3/4 132 miles -
la hrs.
Engine 2
3 9
3/4
1
13 1 -1/2 124 miles -
81 hrs.
• Engine 3
0 0
0
2
58 4 -1/2 73 miles -
42 hrs.
Totals
7 21
1 -3/4
10
139 12 -3/4 504 miles -
41-wl hrs.
Vehicle Expense
#
Fuel
Oil
Other
Car 1
41.2
-
6 month service and leak repaired 20.30
Engine 1
77.9
-
Belts adjusted hose clamps
1.00
Engine 2
36.7
-
Clutch adjusted
n/c
Engine 3
39.8
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Totals
195.6
21.30
Equipment
used (Fire Fighting Only)
Type
Frequency
Amount
Indian Pump
1 time
N A
Smoke Ejector
1 It
N A
Drills
Date
Type
Number
men Man hours
571730
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Squad 2& 3
7
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5/13/70
Squad 1
9
9
5/14/70
Pumper training
4
6
5/17/70
Pumper training
5
22
5/20/70
Company
32
59
Totals
5
57
87
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0
0
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Bunker residents man hours
Day 78 (not including standby duty time
Barnes 40
Total 118
Equipment and building maintenance 95 man hours
Training, Drills, Fires 23 it if
Chief Total 80 -3/4 man hours
Alarms and standbys 1/2
Drills and training 5
Fire Prevention 3
Investigation 3
Administration 69-1/4
Total 80 -3/4
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