HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-2011-12-13ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
DECEMBER 13, 2011
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
III. ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
V. CORRESPONDENCE
VI. MEMBERSHIP CHANGES
VII. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS:
A. TOWN OF ITHACA
B. CITY OF ITHACA
C. AUDIT
VIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. CHIEF and DEPUTY CHIEF REPORTS
B. FIRE PREVENTION
- Codes Division
- Fire Investigation Unit
- Public Education
C. FIRE POLICE REPORT
IX. OLD BUSINESS
- Changes to the City Charter related to the role of the BFOC
- Contacting Volunteer companies for current active members and
continuation of discussion regarding active membership in the
Department.
- Steps and procedures for becoming a Fire Police.
X. NEW BUSINESS
- Meeting with Town of Ithaca Supervisor (12:00 pm on December 215)
X1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 11, 2011
MINUTES
Present: Commissioners Gilligan, Hoard, Kelly and Ellsworth
L Chair Gilligan called the meeting to order at 1805 hrs.
II. Approval of Minutes:
A motion to approve the September meeting minutes was made by Comm.
Hoard. Seconded by Comm. Ellsworth. Approved unanimously.
III. Additions /Deletions to the Agenda:
Under New Business — Comm. Ellsworth would like to present a list of ways
to cut costs in the Department. The suggestions are from the candidates who
interviewed for the Chief position.
The Board of Fire Commissioners congratulated Tom Parsons for his new
position of Fire Chief.
Under Old Business — The role of the Board of Fire Commissioners
IV. Persons wishing to speak to the Board:
Lyman Baker, Co. 2, addressed his concern that the bell at Tompkins Park
continues to deteriorate. He asked if there has been any word on moving it to
a safer location. Chair Gilligan stated that he has not heard anything as of this
date. He also stated that the BOFC can resend previous correspondence.
V. Correspondence:
Comm. Kelly presented a letter from The Salvation Army signed by Major
Carl Carvill. He is offering his services on a pro bono basis as a counselor if
anyone is in need of counseling services. He also commended Ithaca Fire
Department and other Ithaca first responders for their professionalism and
compassion toward their clients.
A letter from Lyman Baker, Co. 2 was presented. He is inquiring to the
whereabouts of the annual report that typically accompanies the 2% checks.
Chair Gilligan believes that he received the report via email and will forward
that to Clerk Flynn so that she can distribute the information to the volunteer
companies.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 11, 2011
PAGE 2
Another letter from Lyman Baker was present. He wanted to know what the
Department's SOP was for privately owned vehicle operation and if we are
affected by it. He also included an article on the topic (which can be found in
the Minute book).
Bank statement from Tompkins Trust Company Donation Fund showed a
beginning and ending balance of $637.82.
Bank statement from Tompkins Trust Company Rescue Fund showed a
beginning balance of $1,838.15 plus .82 cents in interest with an ending
balance of $1,838.97.
VI. Membership Changes:
The Fire Police Volunteer Application has been processed. Andrew J. Adams
has been interviewed and his background check has come back clean. He will
be a volunteer of Company 1. He will be a probationary volunteer for one
year. Comm. Kelly made a motion to approve. Seconded by Comm.
Ellsworth. Approved unanimously.
VII. Miscellaneous Reports:
Town — None
City — None
Audit — None
VIII. Department Reports
A. Deputy Chief Report: (see complete written report in the Minute book). Deputy
Chief Tom Dorman offered highlights from his report and answered questions as
follows:
This is Deputy Chief Dorman's last report. He will be retiring on November 11,
2011. Tom Parsons has been appointed to the Chief position. There is now an
opening for the Deputy Chief position.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 11, 2011
PAGE 3
2012 Budget:
The Mayor presented her 2012 budget. IFD will be taking a 6% budget cut. The
Department can hire 3 of the fire fighter positions that are vacant.
The Common Council budget hearing for IFD is tomorrow night (October 12,
2011) at 7:00 pm.
Capital Budget:
Both the City and the Town have included in the budget the necessary funds
$850,000
Resource Recovery:
The City and Administration Committee of Common Council has voted to send
this proposal to the Budget Review Committee.
Traffic Calming:
The traffic calming on South and Wood Streets has been removed.
Keyless Door Entry:
The fobs are currently being distributed.
Comm. Hoard made a motion to thank Tom Dorman for his service as Acting
Chief. Comm. Ellsworth seconded the motion. Approved unanimously.
Chair Gilligan asked if there are any activity charts /graphs. Chief Parsons is still
working on them. The behavior of the college students has greatly affected the
demands on the Department. Heavy drinking is increasing.
B. Fire Prevention Bureau: (see complete written report in the Minute book). Chief
Tom Parsons offered highlights from his report and answered questions as
follows:
Nothing new to report.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 11, 2011
PAGE 4
As more elderly facilities are added, the Department's call volume will increase.
If the Town backs out and starts their own fire department that would reduce our
department from 66 firefighters to 44 firefighters. In addition, we would not be
able to provide mutual aid. The Town would have to form a fire "district ".
C. Fire Police:
The last training session was in September. Photos were shown from the recent
flooding. There was massive destruction.
IV. Old Business:
Chair Gilligan handed out guidelines for the responsibilities of the Board of
Fire Commissioners.
V. New Business:
There will be a ceremony for the swearing in of the new Fire Chief. Comm.
Hoard made a motion that the BOFC donate $100 toward refreshments.
Comm. Kelly seconded. Voted unanimously.
Comm. Ellsworth provided a list of ways for the Department to save money.
The list is a compilation of suggestions from the Fire Chief candidates that
were shared at the interviews. Chair Gilligan read the suggestions and will
forward the list via email.
Hearing no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1923 hrs.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy L. Flynn, Clerk
Board of Fire Commissioners
(Minutes will be reviewed at the November 8, 2011 meeting)
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
MINUTES
Present: Commissioners Gilligan, Hoard and Ellsworth
Chair Gilligan called the meeting to order at 1800 hrs. Chief Tom
Parsons will be taking notes as Clerk Randy Flynn is out due to a
family illness. In attendance were Ray Wheaton from Company
3's and Lyle Neigh from Company 5's.
II. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from October's meeting will be emailed.
III. Additions /Deletions to the Agenda
Additions under Old Business:
Charter Review
Discussion of the Referendum
Additions under New Business:
Meeting with Town Board on December 21st
Volunteers
Executive Session
IV. Persons wishing to speak to the Board:
Ray Wheaton, Vet Fireman's Association advised that there will
be a Ceremony at 8am on December 7th at the City Cemetery.
This is a memorial to the firefighters lost at Chi Psi Fire.
Executive Session:
The Board went into executive session to discuss a personnel issue
at 1810 hours and returned at 1815 hours.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
PAGE 2
Commissioner Hoard made a motion to purchase recognition
awards of up to $150 Dollars. Commissioner Ellsworth seconded
the motion. The Board voted and it was approved by a
unanimous consent.
V. Correspondence:
Commissioner Gilligan reported on email exchanges with Herb
Engman regarding the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting
with the Town's Ad Hoc Committee on Wednesday December
21St, 2011 at Noon in the Town Office Building. The Ad Hoc
Committee is charged with reducing the costs for fire and
emergency medical services. They are looking into options on
new revenue from Ithaca College, the possibility of the Town
having it's own fire department or possibly contracting with other
fire departments.
Commissioner Gilligan read FASNY Renewal Notice. There was
board discussion on the 3 options: Not renewing, renewal for
one year, or renewal for five years. Commissioner Ellsworth
made a motion to renew for one year with funds from the
donation fund, Commissioner Hoard seconded the motion. The
board voted and approved the motion unanimously.
VI. Membership Changes:
None
VII. Miscellaneous Reports:
Town of Ithaca - None
City - Mailed
Audit — No Report
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
PAGE 3
VII. Department Reports:
A. Deputy Chief Dorman — No Report
B. Chief Report: See complete written report in the Minute book
C. Fire Police Report:
Commissioner Gilligan reported they had swift water rescue
awareness training. During the Veterans Day Parade - 2
Firefighters provided traffic control. There will be additional
fire police training next Tuesday.
VIII. Old Business
Propositions on the Ballot:
There was discussion on the relationship of the Board of Fire
Commissioners to the Fire Chief (section 98 of charter). Section
98 is proposed for removal from the Charter if the local law is
implemented.
Commissioner Gilligan is concerned about any other language
not being put into the Charter to replace section 98.
Commissioner Ellsworth thought the board would strictly advisory
and they won't do the audit anymore.
Commissioner Gilligan explained the rational of the changes and
the unintended consequences. He would like to come up with a
recommendation to take back to Common Council. He is looking
for recommendations on how to move forward
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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Commissioner Ellsworth had questions about Medical Calls and
why we go. Deputy Chief Dorman explained about calls where
Bangs is delayed. He also talked about labor intensive to do
firefighting and rescues. He talked about people on duty whether
they're going to calls or not.
VIII. New Business:
Volunteer Active Members:
Commissioner Gilligan reported that he had discussions with
Chief Parsons regarding active members. It is recommended
that a letter be written to the companies requesting information of
the number of members.
Volunteer Company Reconfiguration:
Chief Parsons expressed his interest in reorganization of the
volunteer company system and that no matter what happens with
company reconfiguration that the history of the companies be
preserved. There was discussion on the heritage of the
Companies and Veteran Volunteer Fire Companies.
A motion was made by Comm. Hoard to adjourn the meeting, and the
motion was 2nd by Comm. Ellsworth. Unanimously approved.
Hearing no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1930 hrs.
Respectfully submitted,
C. Thomas Parsons
Fire Chief
(Minutes will be reviewed at the December 13, 2011 meeting)
Ithaca Fire Department
IFD - Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2011} and {09/30/2011)
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
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
,0 Special outside fire, Other
161 Outside storage fire
162 Outside equipment fire
170 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, Other
172 Cultivated orchard or vineyard fire
212 Overpressure rupture of steam boiler
240 Explosion (no fire), Other
243 Fireworks explosion (no fire)
251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition
300 Rescue, EMS incident, other
300lGorge Rescue, EMS incident, Ground Evacuation
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries
323 Motor vehicle /pedestrian accident (MV Ped)
324 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries
33llLock -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 /structure
„-2 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle
3 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator
10/11/2011 16:58
01/01/2011
01/01/2010
01/01/2009
01/01/2008
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09/30/2011
09/30/2010
09/30/2009
09/30/2008
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Ithaca Fire Department
IFD - Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between (01/01/2011) and {09/30/2011}
Incident Type
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 /worn
2 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
0 Public service assistance, Other
Assist police or other governmental. agency
10/11/2011 16:58
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01/01/2010
01/01/2009
01/01/2008
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09/30/2011
09/30/2010
09/30/2009
09/30/2008
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Ithaca Fire Department
IFD - Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2011} and {09/30/2011)
Incident Type
01/01/2011
01/01/2010
01/01/ 2009
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552 Police matter
09/30/2011
09/30/2010
09/30/2009
553 Public service
4
6
2
554 Assist invalid
1
7
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555 Defective elevator, no occupants
4
7
2
561 Unauthorized burning
0
0
1
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup
6
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10
4
600 Good intent call, Other
1
4
611 Dispatched & cancelled en route
52
9
70
64
6111Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Dispatcher
16
10
83
6112Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Bangs
69
8
0
6113Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CUEMS
52
88
68
6114Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CU EH &S
35
39
16
6115Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IC Safety
7
38
13
6116Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Other EMS
0
1
1
6117Dispatched & cancelled en route - By MA Dept
5
1
0
6118Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IPD
6
0
1
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6
621 Wrong location
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3
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4
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4
632 Prescribed fire
0
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641 Vicinity alarm (incident in other_ location)
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650 Steam, Other gas mistaken for smoke, Other
5
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651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke
19
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652 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke
8
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653 Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle
3
1
661 EMS call, party transported by non -fire agency
0
1
1
1
2
671 HazMat release investigation w /no HazMat
22
13
1
672 Biological hazard investigation
1
8
700 False alarm or false call, Other
14
0
0
7001False alarm or false call, Other - Medical Alarm
21
24
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710 Malicious, mischievous false call, Other
11
0
0
711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm
1
6
11
712 Direct tie to FD, malicious false alarm
0
15
12
713 Telephone, malicious false alarm
0
3
16
714 Central station, malicious false alarm
35
1
1
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2
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19
721 Bomb scare - no bomb
1
2
4
730 System malfunction, Other
45
0
0
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction
5
46
50
'�3 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
40
6
24
66
65
4 Heat detector activation due to malfunction
5
6
14
10/11/2011 16:58
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Ithaca Fire Department
IFD - Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2011} and {09/30/2011}
Incident Type
01/01/2011
01/01/2010
01/01/2009
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to
to
735
736
740
741
743
744
745
746
800
811
813
814
900
911
09/30/2011
Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 86
CO detector activation due to malfunction 15
Unintentional transmission of alarm, Other 83
Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 6
Smoke detector activation, no fire - 472
Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 124
Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 116
Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 13
Severe weather or natural disaster, Other 0
Earthquake assessment 1
Wind storm, tornado /hurricane assessment 0
Lightning strike (no fire) 0
Special type of incident, Other 2
Citizen complaint 0
09/30/2010
78
75
88
18
448
128
124
16
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0
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09/30/2009
63
6
277
7
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34
31
2
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6
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3664
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IFD False Alarm Cause Report
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2011} And {09/30/2011)
False Alarm Cause
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Total
1
Percent of All:
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Bomb Scare, No Bomb
1
0.0 %
Detection Device, Cleaning
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0.7%
Detection Device, Damage
2
0.1%
Detection Device, Dust
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9.7 %
Detection Device, Extinguisher
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0.6 %
Detection Device, Insects
5
0.4 %
Detection Device, Malfunction
128
11.6%
Detection Device, Painting
1
0.0%
Detection Device, Water
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3.4 %
Dispatch Error
1
0.0%
Duct Detector, Dust
2
0.1%
Duct Detector, Malfunction
1
0.0 %
Dust Detector, Vehicle Exhaust
1
0.0%
Fog -Smoke Machine
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0.7%
Malicious, Phone Call
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None
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2.6 %
PERS, Emergency Button
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PERS, Pendenant.
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Pull Station Unintentional
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4.9 %
Smoke, Cooking NO FIRE
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30.8%
Smoke, Illegal Drug Use
4
0.3 %
Smoke, Soldering- Welding
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0.5
Smoke, Solid Fuel Appliance
3
0.2 %
Smoke, Tobacco Product
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Sprinkler, Contractor
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0.8%
Sprinkler, Flow Switch
8
0.7%
Sprinkler, Frozen Pipe
5
0.4 %
Sprinkler, Physical Damage
2
0.1%
Sprinkler, Water Surge
14
1.2 %
Steam, Bathroom or Shower
15
1.3 %
Steam, Cooking
6
0.5%
Steam, Laundry
2
0.1%
clAam, Other
21
1.9%
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10/16/2011 22:55
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Ithaca Fire Department
IFD False Alarm Cause Report
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2011} And {09/30/2011)
False Alarm Cause
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2
0.1
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1
0.0
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0.5
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10/16/2011 22:55
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CITY OF ITHACA
310 West Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 -5497
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
Telephone: 607/272 -1234 Fax: 607/272 -2793
MEMORANDUM
To: Board of Fire Commissioners
From: Tom Parsons, Fire Chief
Date: December 13th, 2011
Re: Fire Chiefs Monthly Report to the Board of Fire Commissioners
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Administration
1) Career Personnel Report
PERSONNEL STAFFING LEVELS
1 Acting Chief
1 Deputy Chief
5 Assistant Chiefs
8 Lieutenants
48 Fire Fighters
63 On duty personnel
1 Fire Alarm Superintendent
1 Office Manager
1 Administrative Assistant
Total employees as of 12/01/11 — 66
Open positions — Deputy Fire Chief, 6 Fire Fighters (2 unfunded, 4 funded)
a) Hiring /Recruitment Committee
The Common Council has approved the hiring of three firefighters, one Deputy
Fire Chief, and the promotion of 2 Fire Lieutenants. The approval is contingent
on the approval of the Town of Ithaca. The promotion of one of the Fire
Lieutenant's is pending approval of the Town of Ithaca is for the creation of a Fire
Lieutenant in the Fire Prevention Bureau. The filling of the firefighter positions is
`An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification." n
I «.
Page 2 of 5 - Fire Chiefs Monthly Report
December 8`h, 2011
approved on the condition that the City and the Fire Fighters Union reach an
agreement regarding the retirement provisions that would apply to new hires.
b) There will be Civil Service Exams offered on January 7th, 2012 for:
• Promotional Exam for Assistant Fire Chief
• Promotional Exam for Deputy Fire Chief
• Open Competitive Exam for Deputy Fire Chief
Applications for the Exam were due to the Human Resources Department by
December 2st, 2011.
C) Jan Pfleiderer, working as a half -time Account Typist for the department, has
resigned from the City of Ithaca effective 11/15/2011. Her position will not be
filled and funding will be used to partially fund the creation of a Fire Lieutenant
position in the Fire Prevention Bureau.
2) Budget Status
a) Common Council has adopted the 2012 budget. Our budget is slightly more than
a 6% decrease over 2011.
b) Capital Budget — Both the City and the Town have included the necessary funds,
$850,000.00, to replace our Heavy Rescue, 944. However, I am looking into
changing our replacement schedule for our apparatus. I have a committee looking
into the possibility of deferring the purchase of the Heavy Rescue for at least 2
years and to instead purchase a Ladder Truck with a Pump and Water on it, also
known as a Quint, as replacement for a ladder truck and ne engine scheduled for
replacement in 2015. I am planning on trying to do this within replacement
budget for the Heavy Rescue.
3) County Communications and 911 Program:
a) Tompkins County has hired a consultant, Criterian Associates, to access the 911
Center. Criterian's team has been to Tompkins County and has begun the
evaluation. It is anticipated that they will be meeting with all the stakeholders in
the next month or two.
4) Grants and Donations
a) Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG): (in- vehicle repeaters) — Equipment has
installed and is operational.
b) Training Center Project Funding: We are pursuing another option for the training
center property (same report as last month).
Page 3 of 5 - Fire Chief's Monthly Report
December 8`h, 2011
C) We have received notice that our Governor's Traffic Safety Grant Application has
been approved for 2011 -2012. Funding is provided to purchase supplies
associated with our Child Safety Seat Program.
5) Resource Recovery Legislation
No New Report - The City and Administration Committee of Common Council has voted
to send this proposal to the Budget Review committee.
6) City Charter Update
No New Report - Delegated to a committee established by the Board of Commissioners
Operations
1) Mutual Aid Calls: Quarterly Report
2) Selected Calls —
No Report
3) Support
I have been distributing the key fobs to members of the Department and the ID /Key cards
have been received and waiting to be programmed for people to use. Once all of the
electronic keys are issued, we will be changing the manual locks on all of the stations. I
have asked West Fire to provide a price quote for installation of security cameras at
Central Station.
Fire Prevention Bureau
1) Code Enforcement Division:
The Codes Enforcement Division received 24 complaints in the month November. There
were 18 complaints forwarded to the City of Ithaca Building Department and 2
complaints were forwarded to the Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Office. There were
22 complaints closed out, and 44 complaints remain open for November and previous
months.
The Code Enforcement Division performed 48 fire safety and property maintenance
inspections or re- inspections. The division also witnessed 2 standpipe system flow tests;
11 fire alarm tests; 1 alternative fire protection system and 1 hydrostatic sprinkler system
tests. There were 148 violations cited and 23 violations corrected.
Page 4 of 5 - Fire Chief's Monthly Report
December 8`h, 2011
The Code Enforcement Division issued: 11 operating permits for assembly occupancies;
12 certificate of compliance for fire alarm systems; 2 fire standpipe system certificates; 1
hazardous occupancy operating permit; and 10 certificates of compliance for fire and
property maintenance inspections.
2) Fire Investigation Unit:
There were no fire investigations performed in November.
3) Public Education:
There were 4 child safety seat inspections; 2 fire drills witnessed; and 3 public education
activities performed by the department in November.
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Response
1) Quarterly Call Report
2) Emergency Management
No report
Support
1) Training Center
Quarterly Report
Training
Quarterly Report
Recruitment and Retention
1) Summaries of Service Hours: Quarterly Report
2) Requests from Company Members to become active:
a. I have requests from members of two companies to become active volunteers.
However, neither of the two company members have any recent record of being
an active member of the department. In the first case a member of a company is a
retired career firefighter. He has been retired for about 20 years. There is no
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record of him being an active member of the department in any of those 20 years,
yet he has reportedly remained a member of one of the volunteer companies. In
the second case, a life member of another volunteer company left the area for
several years, returned to the area, and has volunteered for at least two other fire
departments in Tompkins County.
I am asking the Board of Fire Commissioners to review the issue of active
members, social members, and life members so that they might be appropriately
accounted for by the organization. It is also my recommendation that a member
of a volunteer company who is not currently active be required go through the
same or similar screening process as a new member of the department. I look
forward to continued discussion on this matter at this meeting.
Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners
Ithaca Fire Department
December 13, 2011
I am asking the Board of Fire Commissioners to pay $385.50 to Glenside Monument
Company -490 Floral Av -- Ithaca, NY 14850 -- 607 - 273- 4522 - -Larry Weaver, owner, to
engrave the name of Edward D. Wallenbeck, who fell 12 feet down a fire chute located
at Rescue Steamer Volunteer Company Two, while bunking there. Mr. Wallenbeck
needs to be on the Firefighters Monument in the Ithaca City cemetery at the Firemen's
section. The fall occurred May 28, 1909 in the Fire House. Edward's Ithaca Fire
Department badge number was #941, joining IFD 11 A 2/1907.
Thank You,
Lyman E.Baker, IFD Badge #3258