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ANNUAL REPORT - 1974
Cayuga Heights Fire Department
*- Lowell T. George, Chief
• Edward C. Collins, 1st Assistant Chief
• Gary R. Moravec, 2nd Assistant Chief
• Ronald E. Anderson, 3rd Assistant Chief
Robert F. Bensin, 1st Lieutenant
Michael M. Day, 2nd Lieutenant
Jaime S. Hecht, 3rd Lieutenant
Richard A. Vorhis, 4th Lieutenant
Robert D. Day, Resident Driver
Eugene J. Dymek, Fire Inspector
Joyce Day, Secretary
Cayaga Heights Fire Company Number 1, Inc.
Frederick B. Warner, Jr., Captain
Edmund V. Hollenbeck, Assistant Captain
George R. Hanselman, Secretary
Edgar A. Whiting, Treasurer
• Eugene J. Dymek, Warden
• William F. Miller, Warden
* Denotes member of the Fire Council
• CAYUGA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
194 Pleasant Grove Road
Ithaca, New York 14850
Honorable Frederick G. Marcham, Mayor
Members of the Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the rules of the Fire Department, I am submitting herewith
the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1974•
During 1974, emergency responses numbered 105, of which, 79 were alarms of
fire and 26 other requests for assistance.
Our new ladder truck was delivered in late August and was put into service
in September. Many of the members of the Department have completed the
State mandated training course, "Ladder Company Practices."
A new fire engine and pumper has been ordered, and delivery is expected in
June.of 1975. This new truck will replace our 1954 truck which will be sold.
These two additions to our department will place the Department in compliance
• with the recommendations of the New York Fire Insurance Rating Organization
as far as equipment is concerned.
In October, we completed changing our hydrants and fire hose from Ithaca
thread to National Standard thread. With the assistance of Chief Charles
Weaver of the Ithaca Fire Department, we were able to borrow the necessary
tools and hire an off -duty mechanic of the Ithaca Fire Department to complete
this work at a considerable saving to the Village. .
Turnout to fires was good, except we do need more members and better daytime
•resp.;nse. We are working on this and are asking everyone to assist us in
recruiting new membe_a.
On behalf of the Fire Council, Volunteers, and myself. I would like to
thank you and the members of the Village Board for your cooperation and
support during this past year.
Respectfully submitted,
Lowell T. George
Fire Chief
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PRESENP STATUS IF VEKCLES
First Line Until Reserve Until
Engine 201
(1968)
1000 GPM Pumper
1983
1988
Engine 202
(1960)
750 GPM Pumper
1975
1980
Engine 203
(1954)
500 GPM Pumper
Expired
To be sold - 1975
New Engine
203
1250 GPM Pumper
1990
1995
(To be
delivered in 1975)
*1,360
98.5
Truck 234
(1974)
45 ft Ladder Truck
1989
1994
Car 261 (1969) z
ton Service Vehicle
1979
D^PAR W4T V=LES
La :der Truck 234 was driven from Appleton, Wise. at time of purchase in
August 1974.
The trucks were used many times for road checks and drills.
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Vehicle
Responses
Miles
Fuel Used - Gallons
Engine 201
48
1,158
252.6
Engine 202
61
662
141.4
Engine 203
9
320
60.8
Truck 234
6
*1,360
98.5
Car 261
72
684
102.2
La :der Truck 234 was driven from Appleton, Wise. at time of purchase in
August 1974.
The trucks were used many times for road checks and drills.
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• Classification and Member of Fire Alarms & Incidents
In Buildings In Village In Fire District
Residential. 10 2
Stores & Offices 0 0
Schools 0 0
Apartment Houses 0 4
Public Utilities 1 C,
Other 0 0
Outdoors
Grass, Trash, Brash
6
3
Autos
1t
0
21
9
Total Fires
30
Non -Fires
Malicious False
1
0
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Smoke
4
1
Accidental - Malfunctions
13
5
Gas Flushes
5
0
Wires Down
11
1
First Aid - Accidents
0
3
Numbered Investigations
5
5
Assistance
1
3
Other
1
1
11
19
Total Non -Fires 60
Total Fire Alarms and
Incidents 90
Mutual Aid Calls
TO Lansing 10
FROM Varna
1
Varna 2
Ithaca 1
Groton 1
Fire Causes
Fireplaces 3
Oil & Antifreeze
1
Electrical Tires 5
Trash and Papers
2
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Equipment Failure 5
Careless Smoking 6
Pot left on Stove
Grease
1
2
Gas 2
Toy Train Transformer
1
Other
2
E?UIPMEh'T
Following items were purchased to replace or improve our equipment:
Two pocket radio pagers for Assistant Chiefs
One car radio for the Chief
1000 feet of hose
400 feet of 12" hose
two metal storage cabinets
one high - pressure truck washer
RESPONSES Average
Members Members
Alarms Responding- -Responding.
General Alarms Days - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 40 496 12.3
General Alarms Nights - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. 29 447 15.4
DEPART:V,W. MANPOWER
Active Firemen ! -I1
Active Fire Police 13
Total 57
DEPARTMENT TRAINING
In 1974, regular training was held twice each month. The attendance was
fairly good at each session. The main subjects covered were: Essentials of
Firemanship; Fose Practices; Pump Operation; Driver Training; Knots and Knot
Tieing; First �.id; and Ladder Company Practices.
Some c° the mori, important training films shown were: Figbti.ng L.P. Gas
Fires; Fire FiSnting Practices; Aerial Apparatus; Ground Ladders; Fire
Fighting Tactics; and 'Fire Extinguishers
In addition to regular training, many members attended and completed special
courses in firemanship. Classes were held at the State Fire Training Center
in Montour Falls, New York, the County Coordinators Training Center at the
Airport, and at our own Fire Headquarters. These courses and the attendance
are as follow:
Idembers Attending Hrs for Each
Member
Training Officer Workshop - Basic 1 16
Ladder Company Training 16 18
Officer Training 2 9
Fire Inspection Practices 1 18
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Fire Police 4 9
Fire Investigation 3 9
Essentials of Firemenship 2 36
Fire Department Management 1 24
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FIRE LASS
Village
Building and Contents $5,408.00
Autos 700.00
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Fire District
Building and Contents $ 136.56
Autos -0-
13 .5
Item
Grand Total 244.56
EQUIPMENT USED
Plumber of Incidents of Use
3 inch hose
4
21 inch hose
2
lg inch hose
3
• hard suction hose
1
booster line
20
booster water
14
Indian tanks
6
portable pump
1
ground ladders
11
portable generator
1
smoke ejector
12
Helagan tool
1
tarps
3
wrecking bar
1
masks
2 .
squeegee
3
first aid kit
1
resusciator
1
shovel
6
mops
2
hand lights
19
axes
4
crow bar
4
hay hook
2
pike pole
5
brooms
4
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Department
20 lb dry chemical
15 lb CO2
Fire Extinguishers Used
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Civilian
Amount
S00 ft
100 ft
500 £t
10 ft
1875 ft
1810 gals
246 ft
5 lb dry chemical 1
5 lb CO2 2
• FIRE PREVENTION
The Fire Department has had many groups tour the Fire Station during the last
year.
In July of 1974, we had a demonstration for 30 children. In August 1974,
30 more children came to the Fire Station for a tour and lecture on fire
safety.
Engine 201 made two visits to Donlon Hall at Cornell University to demonstrate
the engine and talk on fire safety to several groups of young people. A 4H
club of about 25 children visited the Fire Station in November 1974.
The Department has distributed many Tot - Finder decals. These are bright red
and,when placed on a.wi.ndow of a residence bedroom, indicate that a child may
be sleeping there.
ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION REPORT
by Eugene J. Dymek, Fire Inspector
The status of Village buildings as they relate to non - standard conditions
concerning fire protection and prevention deficiencies continue to improve.
Most recommendatiora related to overdue recharge dates of fire extinguishers,
electrical wiring deficiencies, and a few exit signs with burned -out lights.
As in the past, most emphasis is placed upon school buildings and multiple
residences. Of particular note,.is the condition of fraternjties and sorori-
ties. This past year's inspections revealed considerable improvement in
housekeeping practices and the use of electrical appliances serviced by
extension cords or other forms of temporary wiring. All multiple residences
of this type had fire alarm systems in working order and would generally
qualify for Village certification if certificates were issued each year.
I monitored construction progress of the nee,* multiple residence at
316 Highland Road and am pleased to report certification and compliance
with applicable provisions of the multiple residence law.
In addition to the inspection of commercial properties, we have also been
called upon to inspect fireplaces and answer questions relating to dwelling
fire protection.
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