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Home My WebLink AboutMN-BFC-2012-10-09CITY OF ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 9, 2012 PRESENT: Chair Gilligan Commissioners: Hoard, Ellsworth, Baker, McGonigal OTHERS PRESENT: Information Management Specialist — Myers Executive Assistant — Overslaugh Alderperson - Brock EXCUSED: Alderperson and Liaison to Board — Clairborne Fire Chief — Parsons City Attorney — Lavine CALL TO ORDER: Chair Gilligan called to meeting to order at 1608 hours. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Approval of the September 18, 2012 Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting Minutes — Resolution By Commissioner Baker: Seconded by Commissioner Hoard RESOLVED, That the minutes of the September 18, 2012 Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting be approved with noted corrections. Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA: Chair Gilligan requested the addition of the following items to the agenda: A. Discussion of a possible special meeting of the Board to discuss the fire department's proposed 2013 budget, prior to department presentation of the budget to Common Council and the Mayor on October 16`" B. Possible Executive Session to Discuss a Personnel Issue Regarding Membership Changes. C. Discussion of possible presentation of certificates to volunteers no longer in the fire department for the many years of dedicated service to the community. No Board Member objected. October 9, 2012 PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Baker read the following statement for the record: I have received several calls to my home regarding exempt and /or honorably discharge status. The folks calling were upset the way volunteer company members are being swept under the table (so to speak) by the Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners and the Fire Chief. New York General Municipal Law — Article 19, Section 200 "Defining Qualifications of Exempt Volunteer Firemen and New York General Municipal Law Section 202 Certificate to be issued to exempt volunteer firemen." It is up to the volunteer companies to issue exempt certificates, and be signed by the volunteer company president, captain, foremen, or secretary. Then the certificate needs to be attested to by a Notary Public. If your volunteer company does not have enough members to have officers, then you need to transfer to another volunteer company right away, so that an exempt certificate and /or honorably discharge can be signed. I hope this has helped in a very difficult situation. Lyman Baker Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners October 9, 2012 Bob Romanowski, addressed the Board with a question as to if the volunteer fire company is dissolved, what happens to the uniforms of its members with the company's insignia on them? Chair Gilligan responded that he would ask the City Attorney that question. He stated, in his opinion, nothing happens. The uniforms can be worn as they are not the official uniform of the fire department. Jack Gould requested that the Board consider presenting certificates of thanks to former members of the volunteer companies that will not be members of the new active company for their years of service (some have volunteered for 40 -60 years). Chair Gilligan asked if the certificates would be in addition to the honorable discharge certificates, and Mr. Gould responded yes. V. Correspondence: Chair Gilligan reported that the bank statement from the Tompkins Trust Company Donation Fund dated September 1, 2012 had a beginning balance of $1,058.51 and an ending balance of $1,058.51 reflecting no activity as of September 30, 2012. Chair Gilligan further reported that the Rescue Squad Donation fund's quarterly bank statement dated July 1, 2012 had a beginning balance of $1,840.83, it earned .44 interest, which brought the balance as of September 30, 2012 to $1841.27. October 9, 2012 Chair Gilligan reported that Ray Wheaton and Lyman Baker each donated 6 hours to the maintenance of the Ithaca Fire Department Cemetery Plot in September 2012. He further reported that Ray Canzler submitted his report for hours donated to assist in the Ithaca 5 and 10K Race. MEMBERSHIP CHANGES: Chair Gilligan reported, to follow -up on the September 18th resolution that the Board approved, that transfer requests were received for all 14 eligible members for membership in Neriton Company #9. Dan Maas was already a member of Neriton Company #9. The following members requested transfer to Neriton Company #9: 1. Andrew Adams 2. Lyman Baker 3. Jack Bordoni 4. Frank Cantone 5. Raymond Canzler 6. Jeffrey Cook 7. David Cornelius 8. William Gilligan 9. Scott Gingras 10. Jack Gould 11. Robert Longo 12. James Rogers 13. Raymond Wheaton 14. Richard Wilbur Motion to Approve Transfer Requests as a Group — Resolution By Commissioner McGonigal: Seconded by Commissioner Hoard RESOLVED, That the Board of Fire Commissioners accepts the transfer requests for 14 members as requested to Neriton Company #9. Carried Unanimously MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS: A. Town of Ithaca: No report this month. B. City of Ithaca: No report this month C. Audit: The audit was reviewed and completed by Commissioner Ellsworth. 3 October 9, 2012 DEPARTMENT REPORTS: A. Fire Police Unit Report: Dave Cornelius provided the following report: The Fire Police Unit and 2 of the 4 active interior /fire ground support volunteer firefighters met on September 25th. All twelve members, present, signed requests to transfer from their current companies to Company 9. After the meeting John Powers worked with the Fire Police Unit to assure all of our two way radios were working properly and that our pagers were set up correctly. John also reviewed the operations of the 800 mhz radios. B. Fire Chief's Report: Attached. Chair Gilligan explained that the Mayor and Common Council will review the fire department's budget on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in Common Council Chambers. He encouraged Board members to plan to attend that meeting. He further stated that in the proposed 2013 fire department budget two fire fighters would be laid off, and the fire prevention /codes division of the department would be transferred to the Building Department. Commissioner McGonigal stated that in the chief's budget information the cost for workers' compensation has doubled in the past two years, which seems excessive — even for New York State. He would like Chief Parsons to double check the total and confirm with the Board that information. OLD BUSINESS: A. Update on 2013 IFD Budget Proposal: Chair Gilligan proposed a special meeting of the Board to review the fire department's proposed 2013 budget prior to the meeting with the Mayor and Common Council on October 16th. Discussion followed on the floor regarding the date and time for a special meeting. The Board determined that there would be a Special Meeting on Monday, October 15th at 4:30 p.m. at Central Fire Station. B. Resolution on Status of Volunteer Companies with No Active Members Resolution — To Inactivate and dissociate Ithaca Volunteer Fire Companies with no active members from the Ithaca Fire Department WHEREAS, there currently are 8 volunteer Fire Companies, authorized by the City Charter to operate under the oversight of the Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners in providing fire services as part of the Ithaca Fire Department, and 4 October 9, 2012 WHEREAS, per the City Charter — Section C -96. Powers and duties of Board, it is the duty and responsibility of the Board of Fire Commissioners to organize new companies and to disband any Department company, subject to the approval of the Common Council...., and WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners has acted to transfer all active volunteer members of the Ithaca Fire Department, who are not already members of Neriton Company #9 into said company, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the following 7 volunteer companies, who no longer have active members volunteering with the Ithaca Fire Department: Company 1 — Cayuga Hose Company, Company 2 — Rescue Steamer & Chem, Company 3 — Tornado Hook and Ladder, Company 4 — Eureka Patrol, Company 5 — Torrent Hose, Company 6 — Sprague Steamer and Hose, and Company 7 — Cataract Hose will, upon approval of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, be inactivated and dissociated from the Ithaca Fire Department as Volunteer Fire Companies, and are no longer to be considered part of the Ithaca Fire Department; as such, these companies shall no longer be approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners to recruit individuals to be active members of the Ithaca Fire Department or to engage in the prevention and extinguishment of fires, and be it further RESOLVED, That any issues regarding 2% funds that were distributed previously to these 7 Volunteer Companies, will be handled per law and regulation, as specified by the N.Y. State Comptroller's Office if timely so specified, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board wishes to recognize the debt owed to those who are currently members of these companies for their current and past service to their Companies and to the Community, and it is with a profound sense of humility and reluctance that the Board takes these actions, but it does so with the belief that these changes will provide the greatest opportunity for enhancing and continuing the long tradition of volunteer fire service to the community. This resolution was moved By Commissioner Hoard: Seconded by Commissioner McGonigal Discussion of Resolution: Chair Gilligan reported that once the Board approves the resolution, it would go to the October City Administration Committee for review and recommendation to Common Council at their November 7t" meeting. 5 October 9, 2012 Commission Baker noted that this is a very sad and emotional day for everyone concerned. A Vote on the Resolution Resulted as Follows: Carried Unanimously Chair Gilligan noted that this action will not be effective until it is approved by Common Council. NEW BUSINESS: A. Resolution authorizing the distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Funds — 2% Funds - to the Ithaca Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioner is, per the Ithaca City Charter, responsible for overseeing the distribution of the tax on premiums of foreign and alien fire insurance companies (2% Funds) received annually by the City, and WHEREAS, a portion of these funds are designated to be paid to the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association of Ithaca ( IVVFA), and WHEREAS, the Board has delayed the normal distribution of all 2% funds received by the City in 2012 pending the reorganization of the volunteer company component of the Ithaca Fire Department, and WHEREAS, the portion of the funds due to the Ithaca Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association can be calculated and distributed separately from the remaining portion of the 2% funds, now therefore be it, RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain is requested to calculate per City Charter and applicable state regulations and laws, the portion of foreign fire insurance premium tax (2% Funds), received by the Chamberlain's Office in 2012, that are owed to the IVVFA and to disburse this amount to the IVVFA. This resolution was moved By Commissioner Hoard: Seconded by Commissioner Ellsworth Bob Romanowski questioned with the resolution includes monies from the relief fund because interest from that fund should be paid to the veteran volunteer association. Chair Gilligan responded that he would ask the City Chamberlain to review the figures. If there needs to be any adjustment the Board will take a second vote on a new resolution. M A Vote on the Resolution Resulted as Follows: Ayes (4) Gilligan, Hoard, Ellsworth, McGonigal Nays (0) Abstentions (1) Baker October 9, 2012 Carried B. Recognition of Volunteers Who Will Not Become Members of Neriton Company #9 Discussion followed on the floor by the Board regarding the best way to recognize these very worthy and special volunteers for their many years of service to the community. Suggestions include certificates of honorable discharge, certificates of thanks, and an ad in the Ithaca Journal. Commissioner Baker noted that there have been 5,397 volunteer fire fighters in the City of Ithaca and Town of Ithaca who have served their communities faithfully for the past 189 years. Commissioner McGonigal noted that by taking a special ad out in the Ithaca Journal the recognition of these very dedicated volunteers would be memorialized in history, even though many past members may no longer live in the area. He also feels that individual certificates are nice as well. Other possibilities of recognizing the volunteers include the city website, and an article in the City's newsletter. The Board would like to make a decision as to how to proceed with this recognition by their November meeting. C. Motion to Enter Into Executive Session to Discuss a Personnel Issue Regarding Membership Changes — Resolution On a motion the Board adjourned into executive session to discuss a personnel issue regarding membership changes. The Board reconvened at 1724 hours with no formal action taken. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion, the meeting adjourned at 1725 hours. Sarah L. Myers William Gilligan Information Management Specialist Chair 7 MEMORANDUM To: Board of Fire Commissioners From: Tom Parsons, Fire Chief Date: October 8th, 2012 Re: Fire Chief's Monthly Report to the Board of Fire Commissioners LIFE SAFETY DIVISION Administration 1) Career Personnel Report PERSONNEL STAFFING LEVELS I Chief 0 Deputy Chief (vacant) 5 Assistant Chiefs 9 Lieutenants 49 Fire Fighters 64 Uniform Personnel 1 Administrative Coordinator Total employees as of 10/1/2012 — 65 a) Hiring /Recruitment Committee • None C) Retirements: • We have one firefighter who has informed us that he will be retiring at the end of the year. d) Promotions: • None e) Recruit Fire Fighters: • None Page 2 of 4 - Fire Chief's Monthly Report 2) 3) a 5) 6) d) Vacancies: • Deputy Fire Chief: No Report Budget Status October 8th, 2012 a) A budget Status Report: On October 3rd, 2012, the Mayor Myrick presented is proposed budget to Common Council. The proposed budget eliminates 1 administrative assistant, and 4 fire fighter positions. Two of the four fire fighter positions eliminated are through retirements, and the other two fire fighter positions are through layoffs. The fire prevention bureau is eliminated and fire inspection responsibilities are transferred to the Planning and Building Department. The Mayor's budget also reduces funding by $21,000 in administrative and program accounts. As a point of information, the Mayor also proposes to add two new positions to the Planning and Building Department: a Grant Writer, and a Housing Inspector. b) Capital Budget — No Report. County Communications and 911 Program: a) The consultant hired by Tompkins County to review the 911 Center Operations has sent his written report to the County. It is expected to be released to the public very soon. Grants and Donations a) Training Center Project Funding: No Report Resource Recovery Legislation No Report City Charter Update No Report Operations 1) Mutual Aid Calls 2) Selected Calls — Quarterly Report Page 3 of 4 - Fire Chief's Monthly Report No Report 3) Support No Report LIFE SAFETY DIVISION Fire Prevention Bureau 1) Code Enforcement Division: October 8th, 2012 The Codes Enforcement Division received 17 complaints for the month of September. There were 12 complaints forwarded to the City of Ithaca Building Department and 2 complaints forwarded to the Town of Ithaca. There were 25 complaints closed out, and 39 complaints remain open since January 1St 2012. All of the complaints that remain open are complaints referred to other agencies or departments. The Code Enforcement Division performed 78 fire safety and property maintenance inspections or re- inspections, witnessed 4 alternative fire protection system test, witnessed 3 fire alarm test, and witnessed 4 fire sprinkler system tests The Code Enforcement Division issued: 18 Operating Permits for Assembly Occupancies; 1 Operating Permit for Hazardous Occupancy; 1 Operating Permit for Fireworks, 3 Alternative Fire Protection Certificate of Compliance; 1 Fire Alarm Certificate of Compliance; 1 Fire Sprinkler System Certificates of Compliance; and 11 Certificates of Compliance for Fire and Property Maintenance Inspections for September 2012. 2) Fire Investigation Unit: The fire investigation team performed 2 fire investigations in September: Both investigations were at Ithaca College. The first was for a fire in a student lounge at Talcott Hall. The cause of the fire was incendiary. The second was for a fire in a stairway at Terrace 10. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. 3) Public Education and Special Events: There were 2 public education events, 1 special event, and 2 child car seat inspections performed by the department in September. Page 4 of 4 - Fire Chief's Monthly Report October 8th, 2012 OPERATIONS DIVISION Response 1) Quarterly Call Report 2) Emergency Management No report Support 1) Training Center Quarterly Report Training Quarterly Report — The Training Officer's Report is not included. The Training Officer is off on Vacation this week. Volunteer Recruitment and Retention 1) Summaries of Service Hours: Quarterly Report 2) There are currently 15 Active Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police 3) Requests from Company Members to become active: No Requests Received 4) We have received 1 application for membership and expecting another application soon. Interviews have not been scheduled pending the outcome of the reorganization. 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f�A 0 0. o CD CD 7 ��3p- 0 N 0 cn m ? o C CD �p< n (D N 5 90 Z [D C 0 N N N CD N 0 n. a a CD 0 cn N Si CD c D m z N LD 0 a O O N CD 0 s n 0 =3 � � z co 0 IU CT 0 ( nzD cb n> N m 0 b iy 01 v W_ (D 0 Cl (o O CD U) � c � 3 � N L �_ N � D a� 0 c`o w 0 N O j Y Ithaca Fire Department Incident Type Report (Group Summary) Alarm Date Between (01/01/2012) And (09/30/2012) Pct of Total Pct of Incident Type Count Incidents Est Loss Losses 1 Fire 100 Fire, Other 111 Building fire 113 Cooking fire, confined to container 118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, Other 131 Passenger vehicle fire 132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 138 Off -road vehicle or heavy equipment fire 140 Natural vegetation fire, Other 142 Brush or brush - and -grass mixture fire 143 Grass fire 150 Outside rubbish fire, Other 151 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle 160 Special outside fire, Other 4 0.11% $502 0.12% 28 0.78% $311,974 76.60% 24 0.67% $6,292 1.54% 3 0.08% $14 0.00% 1 0.02% $501 0.12% 8 0.22% $35,701 8.76% 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 2 0.05% $50,200 12.32% 9 0.25% $65 0.01% 2 0.05% $12 0.00% 3 0.08% $2 0.00% 5 0.13% $0 0.00% 11 0.30% $2 0.00% 4 0.11% $2,000 0.49% 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 108 3.02% $407,265 99.99% 2 Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat(no fire) 251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no 3 0.08% 3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident 300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 3001 Gorge Rescue, EMS incident, Ground 311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 320 Emergency medical service, other 321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with 322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 323 Motor vehicle /pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 324 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries 3311 Lock -in / Knox Box Access Required 3312 Lock -in / Force Entry Required 341 Search for person on land 350 Extrication, rescue, Other 352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 360 Water & ice - related rescue, other 361 Swimming /recreational water areas rescue 381 Rescue or EMS standby $0 0.00% 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 7 0.19% $0 0.00% 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 20 0.55% $0 0.00% 8 0.22% $0 0.00% 1,511 42.27% $0 0.00% 78 2.18% $0 0.00% 26 0.72% $0 0.00% 21 0.58% $0 0.00% 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 2 0.05% $0 0.00% 2 0.05% $0 0.00% 2 0.05% $0 0.00% 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 6 0.16% $0 0.00% 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 10/01/2012 15:13 Page 1 Ithaca Fire Department Incident Type Report (Group Summary) Alarm Date Between (01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012} Incident Type Count Pct of Incidents Total Est Loss Pct of Losses 3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident Service Call, other 107 2.99% $0 0.00% 510 1,697 47.48% $0 0.00% 4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 511 Lock -out 3 0.08% 400 Hazardous condition, Other 49 1.37% $0 0.00% 410 Combustible /flammable gas /liquid condition, 4 0.11% $0 0.00% 411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 2 0.05% $0 0.00% 412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 40 1.11% $0 0.00% 413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 2 0.05% $0 0.00% 422 Chemical spill or leak 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 424 Carbon monoxide incident 7 0.19% $0 0.00% 440 Electrical wiring /equipment problem, Other 11 0.30% $0 0.00% 441 Heat from short circuit (wiring), 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 442 Overheated motor 4 0.11% $0 0.00% 443 Breakdown of light ballast 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 444 Power line down 23 0.64% $0 0.00% 445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 19 0.53% $0 0.00% 460 Accident, potential accident, Other 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 461 Building or structure weakened or collapsed 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 463 Vehicle accident, general cleanup 8 0.22% $0 0.00% 480 Attempted burning, illegal action, Other 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 179 5.00% $0 0.00% 5 Service Call 500 Service Call, other 107 2.99% $0 0.00% 510 Person in distress, Other 9 0.25% $0 0.00% 511 Lock -out 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 520 Water problem, Other 7 0.19% $0 0.00% 522 Water or steam leak 11 0.30% $0 0.00% 531 Smoke or odor removal 6 0.16% $0 0.00% 540 Animal problem, Other 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 550 Public service assistance, Other 11 0.30% $0 0.00% 551 Assist police or other governmental agency 18 0.50% $0 0.00% 552 Police matter 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 553 Public service 4 0.11% $0 0.00% 554 Assist invalid 2 0.05% $0 0.00% 561 Unauthorized burning 7 0.19% $0 0.00% 571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 2 0.05% $0 0.00% 189 5.28% $0 0.00% 6 Good Intent Call 10/01/2012 15:13 Page 2 Ithaca Fire Department Incident Type Report (Group Summary) Alarm Date Between (01/01/2012) And (09/30/2012} Incident Type 0.27% Count Pct of Incidents Total Est Loss Pct of Losses 6 Good Intent Call 0.00% 4 0.11% $0 0.00% 600 Good intent call, Other 0.02% 50 1.39% $0 0.00% 611 Dispatched & cancelled en route 0.00% 6 0.16% $0 0.00% 6111 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By 9 0.25% $0 0.00% 6112 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Bangs 126 3.52% $0 0.00% 6113 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CUEMS 49 1.37% $0 0.00% 6114 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CU 42 1.17% $0 0.00% 6115 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IC 34 0.95% $0 0.00% 6117 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By MA 4 0.11% $0 0.00% 6118 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IPD 4 0.11% $0 0.00% 621 Wrong location 0.00% 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 622 No Incident found on arrival at dispatch 15 0.41% $0 0.00% 631 Authorized controlled burning $0 5 0.13% $0 0.00% 651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke 7 0.19% $0 0.00% 652 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be 7 0.19% $0 0.00% 653 Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 661 EMS call, party transported by non -fire 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 671 HazMat release investigation w /no HazMat 25 0.69% $0 0.00% 388 10.85% $0 0.00% 7 False Alarm & False Call 700 False alarm or false call, Other 7001 False alarm or false call, Other - Medical 710 Malicious, mischievous false call, Other 711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false 713 Telephone, malicious false alarm 714 Central station, malicious false alarm 721 Bomb scare - no bomb 730 System malfunction, Other 731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 733 Smoke detector activation due to 734 Heat detector activation due to malfunction 735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, Other 741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - 742 Extinguishing system activation 743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - 744 Detector activation, no fire - 745 Alarm system activation, no fire - 746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 10 0.27% $0 0.00% 16 0.44% $0 0.00% 4 0.11% $0 0.00% 1 0.02% $0 0.00% 2 0.05% $0 0.00% 23 0.64% $0 0.00% 2 0.05% $0 0.00% 39 1.09% $0 0.00% 5 0.13% $0 0.00% 32 0.89% $0 0.00% 3 0.08% $0 0.00% 93 2.60% $0 0.00% 21 0.58% $0 0.00% 73 2.04% $0 0.00% 14 0.39% $0 0.00% 2 0.05% $0 0.00% 362 10.12% $0 0.00% 172 4.81% $0 0.00% 113 3.16% $0 0.00% 19 0.53% $0 0.00% 10/01/2012 15:13 Page 3 Ithaca Fire Department Incident Type Report (Group Summary) Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012) And {09/30/2012} Pct of Total Pct of Incident Type Count Incidents Est Loss Losses 7 False Alarm & False Call 8 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 800 Severe weather or natural disaster, Other 813 Wind storm, tornado /hurricane assessment 9 Special Incident Type 911 Citizen complaint Total Incident Count: 3574 10/01/2012 15:13 1,006 28.14% 2 0.05% 1 0.02% 3 0.08% 1 0.02% 1 0.02% Total Est Loss $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $407,265 Page 4 Ithaca Fire Department Incident Type Period Comparisons Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} and 109/30/2012} Incident Type 100 Fire, Other 111 Building fire 112 Fires in structure other than in a building 113 Cooking fire, confined to container 114 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or 118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, Other 131 Passenger vehicle fire 132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 134 Water vehicle fire 138 Off -road vehicle or heavy equipment fire 140 Natural vegetation fire, Other 141 Forest, woods or wildland fire 142 Brush or brush - and -grass mixture fire 143 Grass fire 150 Outside rubbish fire, Other 151 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 155 Outside stationary compactor /compacted trash 160 Special outside fire, Other 161 Outside storage fire 170 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, Other 172 Cultivated orchard or vineyard fire 240 Explosion (no fire), Other 243 Fireworks explosion (no fire) 251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 3001Gorge Rescue, EMS incident, Ground Evacuation 311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 320 Emergency medical service, other 321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injur 322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 323 Motor vehicle /pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 324 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries 3311Lock -in / Knox Box Access Required 3312Lock -in / Force Entry Required 341 Search for person on land 342 Search for person in water 350 Extrication, rescue, Other 351 Extrication of victim(s) from building /structur 352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 01/01/2012 01/01/2011 01/01/2010 01/01/2009 to to to to 09/30/2012 09/30/2011 09/30/2010 09/30/2009 4 3 6 5 28 26 23 27 0 2 0 0 24 17 16 17 0 1 2 2 3 3 1 13 1 1 2 0 8 12 8 9 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 9 5 6 8 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 3 0 2 1 5 5 5 4 11 8 8 2 4 2 4 4 0 0 1 0 3 4 3 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 1 2 0 7 17 25 65 1 1 2 0 20 22 30 178 8 0 0 0 y 1511 1627 1443 1142 78 88 76 95 26 12 10 20 21 30 25 3 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 2 1 e 0 1 0 0 3 1 3 1 10/01/2012 15:13 Page 1 Ithaca Fire Department Incident Type Period Comparisons Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012) and {09/30/2012) Incident Type 353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 356 High -angle rescue 3561Gorge Rescue, High -angle Extrication 360 Water & ice - related rescue, other 361 Swimming /recreational water areas rescue 363 Swift water rescue 365 Watercraft rescue 381 Rescue or EMS standby 400 Hazardous condition, Other 410 Combustible /flammable gas /liquid condition, 411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 421 Chemical hazard (no spill or leak) 422 Chemical spill or leak 423 Refrigeration leak 424 Carbon monoxide incident 440 Electrical wiring /equipment problem, Other 441 Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective /wor 442 Overheated motor 443 Breakdown of light ballast 444 Power line down 445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 451 Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected 460 Accident, potential accident, Other 461 Building or structure weakened or collapsed 462 Aircraft standby 463 Vehicle accident, general cleanup 471 Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 480 Attempted burning, illegal action, Other 481 Attempt to burn 500 Service Call, other 510 Person in distress, Other 511 Lock -out 520 Water problem, Other 521 Water evacuation 522 Water or steam leak 531 Smoke or odor removal 540 Animal problem, Other 541 Animal problem 542 Animal rescue 01/01/2012 01/01/2011 01/01/2010 01/01/2009 to to to to 09/30/2012 09/30/2011 09/30/2010 09/30/2009 6 10 13 4 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 3 3 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 5 3 49 40 61 49 4 10 4 2 2 4 9 14 40 49 76 20 2 3 3 6 0 1 0 2 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 7 14 17 19 11 4 12 9 n 1 2 4 1 4 3 6 6 1 4 2 8 23 25 23 12 19 14 14 9 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 2 0 1 0 0 8 2 10 20 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 107 109 108 149 9 7 19 10 3 9 8 11 7 21 6 7 0 74 8 2 11 15 17 15 6 4 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 10/01/2012 15:13 Page 2 Ithaca Fire Department Incident Type Period Comparisons Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} and {09/30/2012} Incident Type 550 Public service assistance, Other 551 Assist police or other governmental agency 552 Police matter 553 Public service 554 Assist invalid 555 Defective elevator, no occupants 561 Unauthorized burning 571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 600 Good intent call, Other 611 Dispatched & cancelled en route 6111Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Dispatcher 6112Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Bangs 6113Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CUEMS 6114Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CU EH &S 6115Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IC Safety 6116Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Other EMS 6117Dispatched & cancelled en route - By MA Dept 6118Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IPD 6119Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Other 621 Wrong location 622 No Incident found on arrival at dispatch addres 631 Authorized controlled burning 632 Prescribed fire 641 Vicinity alarm (incident in other location) 650 Steam, Other gas mistaken for smoke, Other 651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke 652 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 653 Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 661 EMS call, party transported by non -fire agency 671 HazMat release investigation w /no HazMat 672 Biological hazard investigation 700 False alarm or false call, Other 7001False alarm or false call, Other - Medical Alar 710 Malicious, mischievous false call, Other 711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 712 Direct tie to FD, malicious false alarm 713 Telephone, malicious false alarm 714 Central station, malicious false alarm 715 Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 721 Bomb scare - no bomb 730 System malfunction, Other 01/01/2012 01/01/2011 01/01/2010 01/01/2009 to to to to 09/30/2012 09/30/2011 09/30/2010 09/30/2009 11 21 17 17 18 25 13 25 1 4 6 2 4 1 7 4 2 4 7 2 0 0 0 1 7 6 10 4 2 1 1 4 50 52 70 64 6 9 10 83 9 16 8 0 126 69 88 68 49 52 39 16 42 35 38 13 34 7 1 1 0 0 1 0 4 5 0 1 4 6 5 6 0 1 1 0 1 4 3 1 s 15 23 16 1 5 4 5 4 0 0 3 1 0 1 3 0 0 5 3 2 7 19 6 30 7 8 3 1 3 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 25 22 13 8 0 1 0 0 10 14 24 21 m 16 21 0 0 4 11 6 11 1 1 15 12 0 0 3 16 2 0 1 1 23 35 27 19 0 2 2 4 2 1 0 0 39 45 46 50 10/01/2012 15:13 Page 3 Ithaca Fire Department Incident Type Period Comparisons Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012) and {09/30/2012) Incident Type 01/01/2012 01/01/2011 01/01/2010 01/01/2009 to to to to 09/30/2012 09/30/2011 09/30/2010 09/30/2009 731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 5 5 6 24 733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 32 40 66 65 734 Heat detector activation due to malfunction 3 5 6 14 735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 93 86 78 63 736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 21 15 15 6 740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, Other 73 83 88 277 741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 14 6 18 7 742 Extinguishing system activation 2 0 0 0 743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - 362 472 448 455 744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 172 124 128 34 745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 113 116 124 31 746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 19 13 16 2 800 Severe weather or natural disaster, Other 2 0 0 1 811 Earthquake assessment 0 1 0 0 813 Wind storm, tornado /hurricane assessment 1 0 0 6 814 Lightning strike (no fire) 0 0 0 3 900 Special type of incident, Other 0 2 2 3 911 Citizen complaint 1 0 0 1 Totals 3574 3833 3664 3493 10/01/2012 15:13 Page 4 8 0 C) N O N O A O CT O OI O V O OD 0 co 0 3 x 0 = N W A cn Of J m O N O N N N N W D m m W o c A Ip o -aC CT o� J � O c D Nm Y 3 a= 7 o a; 0 co co O N O N Y v a� 0 m �- Z CD m 3 v a� 0 WE CL �� o� N � O � i N V o_ 3 � Q O co W O N O i N Ithaca Fire Department IFD False Alarm Cause Report Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012} False Alarm Cause Total Percent of All: BioHazard Alarm, Device 2 0.1% Bomb Scare, No Bomb 2 0.1% Detection Device, Cleaning 10 0.9% Detection Device, Damage 13 1.2% Detection Device, Dust 106 10.5% Detection Device, Extinguisher 2 0.1% Detection Device, Insects 13 1.2% Detection Device, Malfunction 103 10.2% Detection Device, Painting 5 0.4% Detection Device, Water 24 2.3% Dispatch Error 10 0.9% Duct Detector, Dust 2 0.1% Duct Detector, Malfunction 1 0.0% Fog -Smoke Machine 3 0.2% Malicious, Phone Call 2 0.1% Malicious, Pull - Private 24 2.3% None 20 1.9% PERS, Emergency Button 11 1.0% PERS, Failed to Check -in 1 0.0% PERS, Pendenant 12 1.1% Pull Station Unintentional 51 5.0% Smoke, Cooking NO FIRE 297 29.5% Smoke, Illegal Drug Use 3 0.2% Smoke, Soldering- Welding 4 0.3% Smoke, Solid Fuel Appliance 5 0.4% Smoke, Tobacco Product 21 2.0% Sprinkler, Contractor 12 1.1% Sprinkler, Flow Switch 7 0.6% Sprinkler, Frozen Pipe 4 0.3% Sprinkler, Physical Damage 4 0.3% Sprinkler, Water Surge 18 1.7% Steam, Bathroom or Shower 10 0.9% Steam, Cooking 3 0.2% Steam, Laundry 4 0.3% Steam, Other 20 1.9% 10/01/2012 15:10 Page 1 Ithaca Fire Department IFD False Alarm Cause Report Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012} False Alarm Cause Total Percent of All: System Activation, Contractor 52 5.1% System Activation, Malfunction 100 9.9% System Activation, Power Out 3 0.2% System Activation, Weather 6 0.5% System Activation,Malicious 2 0.1% Trouble Alarm 14 1.3% Total Incident Count 1006 10/01/2012 15:10 Page 2 Ithaca Fire Department IFD Mutual Aid Responses by Department (Summary) Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And (09/30/2012} Type of Aid Count Type of Aid Count 55001 Brooktondale Fire Department 55018 Trumansburg Fire Department Mutual aid given 3 3 3 HAZ CON Hazmat Consortium 55002 Cayuga Heights Fire Department Mutual aid given 1 Mutual aid received 8 1 Automatic aid received 1 Mutual aid given 1 Automatic aid given 1 55004 Danby Fire Department Mutual aid received 1 Mutual aid given 3 4 55006 Enfield Fire Department Mutual aid given 2 55011 Lansing Fire Department Mutual aid received 3 Mutual aid given 2 5 55013 Newfield Fire Department Mutual aid received 1 Mutual aid given 2 3 55015 Slaterville Fire Department Mutual aid given 1 1 55018 Trumansburg Fire Department Mutual aid received 1 Mutual aid given 1 Automatic aid given 1 10/01/2012 15:10 Page 1