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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF ITHACA
310 WEST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
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THE REGULAR MEETING OF
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THE ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
WILL BE HELD ON:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2006
AT 6:00 P.M.
AT THE ITHACA CENTRAL FIRE STATION
310 WEST GREEN ST., ITHACA, NY.
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ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
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. AUDIT
C. TOMPKINS COUNTY FIRE ADVISORY BOARD
VIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. CHIEF:
B. DEPUTY CHIEF /TRAINING
C. FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU REPORT
- Codes Division
- Fire Investigation Unit
- Juvenile Firesetters Program
- Public Education
IX. OLD BUSINESS -
X. NEW BUSINESS -
XI. ADJOURN
ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
MINUTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Romanowski, Gilligan and Alexander; one
vacancy; Common Council Liaison Robin Korherr.
ABSENT: Commissioner Williams.
I. Chair Romanowski called the meeting to order at 1805 hrs.
II. Chair Romanowski made a motion to approve the minutes of the
October 10, 2006 meeting as written. Seconded by Comm. Gilligan.
Carried unanimously.
III. Additions /Deletions to the Agenda:
- Chair Romanowski - add Fire Police requirements to Old Business
- Comm. Gillian - add Bunker proposal from Philip Yam - discussion -
under New Business.
- Chair Romanowski - add Letter to Mayor regarding BFC vacancy to
New Business.
IV. Persons wishing to speak to Board of Fire Commissioners: None
V. Correspondence:
- Letter from Lyman Baker regarding Steve Williams' membership
status in Co. 2. It was noted that until a training program is scheduled
(for his Fire Police application), his status remains the same as any
social member in the company.
VI. Membership Changes - None
VII. Miscellaneous Reports:
A. Town of Ithaca - Chair Romanowski provided a written copy of his
report to the Town of Ithaca (see copy in the Minute Book).
B. Audit - the audit was reviewed and approved.
C. Tompkins County Fire Advisory Board - minutes of the 09/25/06
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meeting were distributed.
VIII. Department Reports:
A. Chief's Report (see complete written report in Minute Book). Chief
Wilbur highlighted his report and answered questions as follows:
- 2006 Operating Budget status discussion - Spreadsheets as of
October 31, 2006 were provided. Items such as fuel costs and
insurance are out of our control - both items are over budget; there
were no extraordinary incidents this month! The 2007 Operating
Budget provides for increase in staff and capital expense for vehicles
and equipment which is a significant change in many years. Personnel
additions are effective 04/01/07.
- County communications and 911 program - Jim King from Jefferson
County will be in town to conduct information meetings regarding the
new systems; towers are either up or in progress of being installed;
subscribers continue to work on defining the "talk groups" and
equipment needs; IFD has a capital project for equipment purchases
(but I PD does not).
- No news on Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) or SAFER grants has
been received; notification came today of $5,000 award for the child
safety seat program.
- Chief Wilbur reported that the Community & Neighborhood Services
Committee of Common Council expressed their desire (at last week's
meeting) to continue discussions regarding IFD personnel needs - to
keep the momentum going on gradual increases in staffing. The next
discussion will take place at a "Chiefs "' meeting to be scheduled in
early December.
- DC Dorman facilitated a collaboration between the Tompkins County
Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Ithaca Fire Department to
provide child safety seats and smoke detectors to populations that
ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 14, 2006 - MINUTES
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can benefit from these programs throughout the County.
- HIV Testing - NYS Civil Service Law regarding education, testing and
counseling - IFD provides for this but has no formal policy; however one
will be developed as soon as possible.
- NIMS training continues - IFD is almost complete with training.
- The 2002 Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant - final version was completed
on 10/31/06! If approved, the plan included in the grant would allow
eligibility for future mitigation grants.
- Training Center Usage Report - see breakdown provided by AC LaBuff
in Chief's written report.
- The Baden Powell Council of the Boy Scouts of America has agreed to
purchase the Carolina Skiff boat and trailer for $5,000 (to use at
Camp Barton).
- A week long trench rescue training program was held to train new
personnel and refresh skills for those who have had training previously.
Participants included people from IFD, DPW, W &S - very good
collaboration and good for departments to work together.
- A Gorge Assessment Group comprised of City department and Cornell
University representatives are meeting to work on issues like signage,
education, legislation, etc. - work that needs to be done prior to any
resource recovery legislation.
- The Thurston Ave. bridge is open with one lane going North - the
automatic mutual aid with Cayuga Heights FD is suspended until the
bridge closes again.
- An agreement with the Tompkins County Health Department to
manage IFD's immunization program is in process of being put into
place - they would administer the program, purchase and administer
ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 14, 2006 - MINUTES
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vaccinations, keep records, etc.
B. Deputy Chief /Training - (see complete written report in the Minute
Book). Deputy Chief Dorman offered highlights of his report and
answered questions as follows:
- The new pickup was delivered - there are a couple of issues that need
to be worked out.
- New 962 will be ordered shortly - possibly a hybrid
- Friday, November 17, 2006 marks the 10th anniversary of the on-
duty death of Police Officer Mike Padula. A memorial service will be
held at 11 AM at Immaculate Conception church.
- The NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control has issued a directive
that all out -of -state training be reported to that department. DC
Dorman is unsure of the reason for this.
C. Fire Prevention Bureau Report - See complete written report by AC
Parsons in the Minute Book.
IX. Old Business-
- Fire Police project - Chair Romanowski would like to send a 2nd letter
to Company Captains to encourage those interested to submit their
updated applications. Unless more are received, the project will be put
on hold. The Board suggested to request information back by the
February 2007 meeting. Chair Romanowski reported again that Sheriff
Peter Meskill has agreed to provide the training.
X. New Business -
- Comm. Gilligan suggested sending a letter to the Mayor requesting
her criteria to appoint a representative of the City to the BFC - so far
she has rejected two candidates. It's been two years since the
ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 14, 2006 - MINUTES
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vacancy was created. Chief Wilbur would like to see someone who,
obviously, has the willingness, time and energy to devote to the
department and be a community -type representative - ie business
community representative or landlords - people that we have dealings
with.
- Station 9 Bunker, and Company 9 Captain, Philip Yam has met with
the Fire Chief and provided a written proposal to the Board to
reactivate the Bunker Program. (see copy in the Minute Book) .
Highlights of a lengthy discussion that followed are:
- Chief Wilbur noted that Philip is highly motivated and cares
about the bunker program; however, there are a couple of
inaccurate statements in his proposal: the IAFF has no
involvement in funding of the program; and his statement
regarding use of 2% monies is his conclusion, not the Fire Chief's.
- Chair Romanowski wants to be sure we are not excluding anyone
not affiliated with Cornell University.
- The proposal is to achieve 12 candidates for a training class
for August 2007;
- Comm. Gilligan would like to take this opportunity to start
initiating discussion and decisions - by February 2007 at the
latest - and, if approved, would like to make this a priority for
the new Municipal Training Officer;
- Chair Romanowski feels the new MTO will take some start -up
time, but would need to embrace the program from day one;
- DC Dorman reported the new MTO may come with some
certifications already and will be an in -house person who will have
knowledge of programs, etc. He also reported that 2% funds are
not eligible for this type of use.
-DC Dorman also indicated that the $30,000 Philip states that
would be needed for the program is not included in the 2007
budget, is mostly for staff (instructor) costs, and does not
include cost of physical exams or protective gear.
- Comm. Gilligan pointed out that there would need to be minimal
effect on administrative staff - volunteers can assist with the
administration of the plan.
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At this time, Comm. Gilligan made a motion that the Ithaca Board of
Fire Commissioners and Department staff will look at the viability of
revitalizing the Bunker Program - to include proper financing and
administration assistance to make it work. Seconded by Chair
Romanowski. Carried unanimously.
Robin Korherr asked if we have a legal opinion on use of 2% funds.
Chief Wilbur reported that Patricia Dunn has provided it and we will
revisit the issue. DC Dorman and Chair Romanowski again concurred
that 2% funds cannot be used for this purpose.
- Chief Wilbur announced that December 7, 2006 is the 100 year
anniversary of the Chi Psi fire that killed 3 IFD bunkers and other
residents of the fraternity. A memorial service will be held in the City
Cemetery as well as other remembrances are being planned. Also,
Michael Lane is presenting a history of the mansion and the tragedy
and will be held at the Dryden Village Hall tomorrow night at 7:30 PM.
- Robin Korherr announced that also tomorrow night, at 9 PM, Court TV
is airing a documentary and re- enactment of the Harry Uhl boating
accident on Cayuga lake that killed him and the search that followed
for the person who caused the crash.
XI. Hearing no other business, the meeting adjourned at 1915 hrs.
Respectfully submitted,
IL
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Christine M. Wilbur, Clerk
Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners
(Minutes will be reviewed for approval at the December 12, 2006 meeting)
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
Monthly Report of the Fire Chief to the Board of Fire Commissioners, for the
November 14, 2006, meeting.
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Administration
1) Career Personnel Report
See report from Deputy Chief Dorman.
2) Operating Budget Status
a) Spreadsheets current to 31 OCT 06, with revenue and operating budget program
account distributions, are included.
b) Extraordinary incident cost summary: No incidents since last report.
C) 2007 Operating Budget: The 2007 City Budget was adopted at the regular
Common Council meeting of 01 NOV 06. The Town Board adopted the Town
budget, with modifications to the Fire Department budget as a result of the
changes made to the City Budget, on 09 NOV 06. These budgets include new
positions as follows: one municipal training officer, one fire fighter, one part-
time data entry clerk.
3) County Communications and 911 Program
a) Tower sites for the 800 MHz communication system remain under construction.
Some of the new towers are up, and others are in progress. Engineering and site
problems have slowed progress on this aspect of the project. In the meantime,
work continues on the operational aspects of the system, particularly in the design
of the talk group structure to be used. At the same time, work continues to define
user equipment needs and allocations, which will help define the expenses to be
passed on to system users.
4) Grants and Donations
a) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG): The 2006 version of the AFG and
SAFER grants are being awarded now, with regular announcements coming out
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Fire Chief's Report for November 2006
14 NOV 06
Page 2 of 4
about what departments have received grants. To date we have received no word
of any award. [No change from last month.]
b) Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Grant: We received notice today of an
award of $5,000 out of $7,500 requested to fund our child safety seat program
through 2007. This comes from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, which
functions out of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
5) Strategic Planning
During budget hearings there was discussion among members of Common Council about
how best to structure a plan to address the Fire Department's long- standing staffing
requests and needs. That discussion was raised again at the regular 08 NOV 06 meeting
of the Community Services Committee of Common Council. In particular, they remain
very interested in knowing that a process to engage this issue is underway, and that they
will receive regular reports on progress of the effort.
Department leadership will meet to draft a process to formally engage this effort. We
will report out at the next Board of Fire Commissioners meeting.
Fire Prevention Bureau
1) Assistant Fire Chief Parson's report of Fire Prevention Bureau activities will be
distributed at the Board meeting.
2) Smoke detector and child safety seat programs: Deputy Chief Dorman made the
Tompkins County Chapter of the American Red Cross with the Ithaca Fire Department
child safety seat and smoke detector programs. The Red Cross routinely serves the
populations that often benefits from these programs. This collaboration and expanded
outreach effort should result service to more people in need than would happen
otherwise.
Safety Section
1) Safety Stand Down: The final report still has not been completed.
2) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing: New York State Civil Service Law,
section 178, requires we provide education, testing, and counseling to "public protection
personnel" who may have been exposed to HIV. Copies of this law are attached to this
report. The department does not currently have a policy that implements this law, but
one will be developed as soon as possible.
Fire Chief's Report for November 2006
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Response
1) Monthly Call Report
See distributed reports for 2006 YTD.
2) Emergency Management
14 NOV 06
Page 3 of 4
1) Efforts continue City -wide to insure compliance with National Incident
Management System (NIMS) requirements. ICS 200 are being delivered now,
and ICS 300 courses are in planning. Preparations are underway for a tabletop
exercise for city departments. [No change from last month.]
2) Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant: Starting in 2002, the City of Ithaca engaged in a
project to develop a pre- disaster mitigation plan. This plan is required to insure
eligibility for future mitigation grants. The grant application and plan have seen a
series of drafts and revisions, the most recent of which was submitted on 30 OCT
06. If approved, expenses incurred in the development of this plan may be
reimbursed. Further, certain projects already underway or completed may eligible
for some level of reimbursement. Future projects may qualify for funding up
front. As of this date, we have not heard the status of the final submittal.
Support
1) See Deputy Chief Dorman's report.
2) Training Center report for October 2006 from Assistant Chief LaBuff:
IFD 19 Hours
Tompkins County 41
Private 0
NYSOFPC 16
Total 76Hours
Maintenance is ongoing.
3) Boat Disposition
Baden - Powell Council of the Boy Scouts of America has indicated they will buy the
Carolina Skiff boat and trailer from the Fire Department for the price of $5,000. Final
purchase and transfer is in the works.
Fire Chief's Report for November 2006 14 NOV 06
Page 4 of 4
Training
1) See report from DC Dorman.
2) Trench Rescue Training: A special week -long trench rescue training program was held
to train new personnel and refresh skills for those who had been trained when the Lake
Source Cooling Project training was held. Additionally, personnel from the Department
of Public Works were in attendance. This inter - departmental collaboration and training
worked out very well and should pave the way for future trainings.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES DIVISION
Recruitment and Retention
1) No report.
Service
1) Volunteer service hours reports for the period 01 JAN to 31 OCT 06, and bunker service
hours reports from inception to 31 OCT 06, will be distributed at the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
J:_ " WA &',
Brian H. Wilbur
Fire Chief
Attachments
ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REPORT
November 2006
PERSONNEL STAFFING LEVELS
1
Chief
1
Deputy Chief
5
Assistant Chiefs
8
Lieutenants
49
Fire Fighters
64
On duty personnel
1
Fire Fighter on Injury Leave
1
Recruit Fire Fighter
1 Fire Alarm Superintendent
1 Executive Assistant
1 Financial Clerk
0.5 Financial Clerk
Total employees as of 11/01/06 — 69.5
MUTUAL AID CALLS — From: Cayuga Heights (5)
To: West Danby
SELECTED CALLS —
No Report
SUPPORT
20 Vehicle work orders were written and 4z were closed.
TRAINING —
See Attached report.
Submitted by: J. Thomas Dorman, Deputy Chief
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Fire, EMS, Disaster Advisory Board
Meeting: September 25 from 1945 to 2107
Attending: Beth Harrington
Lyle Neigh
Larry Lanning
Ben Caskey
Dave Putnam
Dave Cornelius
Lee Shurtleff
T.C. Department of Emergency Response
Ithaca Fire Department
Enfield
Newfield
Freeville
At -Large
T.C. Department of Emergency Response
Excused: Mike Hattery T.C. Legislator
1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
There was a motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting as distributed. Motion was passed.
2. Communications Project Update (Lee Shurtleff)[Hand -out "Radio
Systems "]
Lee reported that the access roadways to almost all tower sites have
been completed. The Curtis Road and Mt. Pleasant towers went up this
week; the Ithaca College monopole will be erected next week. Lee has
checked tower "visibility" after their installation. 6 of the towers will
be `freestanding" lattice structures at 180 -190 feet; lights are only
required on towers over 200 feet. It is hoped that tower shelters will be
built during October and November, with antennae hung in December.
Lee has continued to meet with various Town Boards about the project.
The 911 Committee will be meeting with consultants this week to help
define talk groups and explain operational aspects of the
communications project. The County will probably initially "front" the
money to buy equipment, and seeking equipment grants is ongoing.
3. 2007 Budget [Hand -out Budget Explanation to Martha Robinson]
The County Administrator has made his recommendations to the
Legislators with a fiscal target of 0% increase; to meet this budgetary
goal, 1.6 million dollars will need to be cut from the current County
budget. The only public safety department that was targeted for cuts
was this office for $73, 000. The only lines that could be possibly cut to
achieve this reduction are personnel (DoER or dispatch staff) or service
contracts. In 1997, dispatch handled 56,000 total calls; to date, this
1
year over 180,000 have been received, with 15,000 of them being 911
calls. The total number of incidents hasn't increased that much, but
with cellular technology, there are multiple calls about the same
incident. Contract salaries and fringe benefits make up the largest
portion, items that are not within Lee's control.
Taking money from the service contract line is a gamble, since we still
have to maintain the old radio system for another year until the new
communications system is up and in service. Another budgetary item
that needs to be considered is keeping money available for ongoing
communications upgrades, which has been a problem in the past.
Phone revenues bring in about $500,000 annually, which is for operations
and equipment, and cannot be used for salaries. $28,000 comes from
the NYS Department of Health for the EMS Coordinator's position;
another $23,000 comes through SEMO and there are other miscellaneous
grants.
4. Training
NIMS compliance training has been offered by this office to many
different disciplines and agencies, including Public Works and Highways,
Sheriff's Office, etc. The compliance deadline is September 30, 2006.
The County did pass the NIMS resolution. DoER has been named "point
of contact" for signing off on Tompkins County compliance.
5. Other
Tompkins County was included in the NYS June flood declaration and
FEMA and SEMO representatives have been working with local
municipalities during the recovery period. Tompkins County is expected
to receive over $2 million dollars through the public assistance program.
All the dispatch staff and several members of the fire and EMS
community recently completed the EMD (emergency medical dispatch)
course. The community members will be serving on an EMS advisory and
quality assurance committee. It is hoped that EMD dispatching will
begin sometime later this year.
A new taw will allow active fire and EMS providers in NYS to claim $200
tax credit on their 2007 state income tax.
There was a question about a letter sent out to former City of Ithaca
Fire Police members. The letter seemed to imply that background
checks were going to be done on those members still interested, but the
letter was unclear as to whether or not the unit was being reactivated.
Some follow -up is needed.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth Harrington
ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT - November 7, 2006 BFC: Comm /co.officers,etc.CURRENT
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
WORK #
HOME #
TERM EXP.
Robert Romanowski, Chair
160 Bundy Rd.
279 -5012
273 -2235
06/30/09
VACANT
1224 Trumansburg Rd.
277 -7948
Treas. Don Wood
06/30/07
William D. Gillligan
1224 Trumansburg Rd.
255 -7594
272 -7948
06/30/08
Paul Alexander
1215 E. State St. 280 - 3900/274 -2142
273 -4935
06/30/08
Steven Williams
235 Hector St.
273 -1723
273 -0848
06/30/09
Robin Holtham Korherr
1307 N. Cayuga St.
280 -4065
273 -1126
(City Liaison)
CAYUGA HOSE CO. #1 2004
Captain Jack Bordoni
1 Lt. Andy Consalvi
Treas. David Cornelius
Sec. Earl Kaiser
3171/2 Utica St.
406 Utica St.
11 Autumn Ridge Cr. 272 -5629
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RESCUE STEAMER & CHEMICAL Co. #2: (as reported 11/06/06
272 -2918
273 -0423
256 -3210
Capt. James Perry 1049 Warren Rd. Apt. #2, Ithaca, NY 14850 No Phone
1 Lt. Jim Lamb 222 Van Kirk Rd., Newfield, NY 14867 No Phone
2nd Lt. Maynard Richardson 128 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 272 -2133
Sec. Raymond Wheaton 12 011i Rd., Newfield, NY 14867 564 -7227
Treas. Paul Alexander 1215 E. State St. 273 -4935
TORNADO HOOK & LADDER CO. #3 2005 (as reported 7/25/05)
Capt. Susan Begg
104 N. Titus Ave. 272 -2472
1 Lt. Frank Canton
113 Park Lane, Ithaca, NY 14850 273 -7849
Treas. Eileen Camp
54 Mill St., Dryden 844 -9894
Sec.Raymond Wheaton
12 011i Rd., Newfield, NY 14850 564 -7227
?UREKA PATROL CO. #4 (as reported 06/12/03)
Capt. Matt Whittemore 289 Hayts Rd. 277 -5922
1 Lt. Bob Troy ? ?
2 Lt. Bill Fox, Sr. Nate's Floral Estates 273 -0793
Treas. Les Brown 62 Decker Rd., Newfield 273 -5958
TORRENT HOSE CO. #5 2005
Captain Josh Grant 965 Danby Rd. 351 -2995
1 Lt. ?
2 Lt. ?
Sec. Ray Bordoni 1008 Beckingham Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32092
SPRAGUE STEAMER & HOSE CO. #6 (as reported 09/12/05)
Capt. Jackl Gould
102 Happy Lane
273 -8705
1 Lt. Jim Rogers
205 3rd St.
273 -1559
2 Lt. Earl Neigh
157 Graham Rd.
256 -0294
Sec. Bill Gilligan
1224 Trumansburg Rd.
277 -7948
Treas. Don Wood
257 Iradell Rd.
272 -6230
CATARACT HOSE CO. #7 2004 (Reported 07/25/05)- send mail to PO Box 592
Capt. Robert Doner 330 Piper Rd., Newfield, NY 14867 564 -7604
1 Lt. Albert Hile 410 Valley Manor, Newfield, NY 14867 564 -9018
2 Lt.
Sec. Dave Quick 918 N. Aurora St. 272 -9141
Treas. John Beach PO Box 6794, Ithaca, NY 14851 391 -7038 (work)
,%IERITON FIRE CO. #9 2003 (as reported 05/06/06
Capt. Philip Yam
309 College Ave.
1 Lt. Dan Dauplaise
309 College Ave.
2 Lt. Rob Cook
309 College Ave.
Sec. Dan Daupliase
309 College Ave.
Treas. Dan Maas
118 Hawthorne Pl. 272 -4099
1st Tuesday
1st Thursday
4th Monday
2nd Monday
1st Thursday
1st Thursday
1st Tuesday
2nd Sunday
Statistical Summary
Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners - 11/14/06
There are 27,629 records in the Incidents Table. Between Sunday, January 1, 2006 and Tuesday,
Jovember 14, 2006 there were 3,554 incidents. Currently there are an average of 11.18 incidents per
day. Average response time for the department is 4.29 minutes. The average duration of an incident is
20.42 minutes.
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Statistical Summary
Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners - 11/14/06
There are 27,629 records in the Incidents Table. Between Sunday, January 1, 2006 and Tuesday,
Jovember 14, 2006 there were 3,554 incidents. Currently there are an average of 11.18 incidents per
day. Average response time for the department is 4.29 minutes. The average duration of an incident is
20.42 minutes.
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Civil Service Law, Article 11, §178
13 NOV 06
page 1
§ 178. Medical examination of public protection
officials to detect and identify the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Assailant" means a person arrested and charged
with a crime, as defined in section 10.00 of the
penal law, or a person committed to, certified to, or
placed in the custody of the department of corrections
or any other correctional facility or county jail.
(b) "Medical examination" includes a physical
examination or test performed by a physician or other
appropriate health care worker to determine if a public
protection official has been exposed to or infected by
the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Tests may
include, but need not be limited to, the most accurate,
sensitive, and timely tests available used for the
early identification of the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV).
(c) "Public protection official" means any state,
county or municipal police officer, peace officer,
firefighter, emergency medical technician, corrections
officer, or sheriff who is acting under the scope of
authority of his or her official position.
(d) "Significant risk of transmission" means the
alleged conduct of or actions taken by an assailant or
any other action, situation or event that occurs while
a public protection official is performing his or her
official duties that has created a recognized and
significant risk of infection of a public protection
official with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
as determined by the commissioner of health,
consistent with guidelines, protocols, and
findings of the United States centers for disease
control and prevention.
2. Examination of public protection officials.
(a) Whenever a public protection official has been
exposed to a significant risk of transmission of the
Civil Service Law, Article 11, §178
13 NOV 06
page 2
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) while performing
his or her official duties, the employer of such
official shall provide to such public protection
official an appropriate medical examination to
determine if such official has been exposed to or
infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Such medical examination of a public protection
official should be provided within eight hours of
notification to the employer or designated agent of the
employer of an incident that has created an exposure
risk to the official.
(b) Should it be determined by the examining
physician or other attending health care worker that a
significant risk of transmission has occurred, or
should any medical examination conclude that a
public protection official has been exposed to or
infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
then such official shall be offered counseling
and additional testing, as appropriate and consistent
with treatment guidelines issued by the commissioner
of health. Such counseling may include a discussion
of the risk of the transmission of the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the exposure he or
she may have experienced and the spectrum of tests
commercially available for the prompt and reliable
diagnosis of such infection. Information from any such
medical examination of a public protection official
shall be confidential information pursuant to article
twenty- seven -F of the public health law and shall
not be made available to the employer without the
written authorization of the affected public
protection official.
3. Payment for medical examinations. Payment for
medical examinations, additional testing, treatment
services, counseling services, and any other additional
services provided pursuant to subdivision two of this
section shall be covered by subdivision three of
section ten of the workers' compensation law; provided
that any employer which is not required to and does not
provide coverage pursuant to subdivision three of
section ten of the workers' compensation law may
finance such payments for all of the foregoing services
provided for by this section from municipal funding
Civil Service Law, Article 11, §178 page 3
13 NOV 06
sources, including, but not limited to, employee
accident and disability benefit programs, workers'
compensation funds, health insurance benefits, accident
and disability retirement plans, or any other source of
funds that the municipal employer deems appropriate.
4. Guidelines. The commissioner of health shall
issue guidelines to facilitate the identification of
circumstances potentially exposing a public protection
official to a significant risk of transmission of the
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Such guidelines
shall be consistent with criteria accepted by the
federal centers for disease control and prevention.
Such guidelines shall also provide information
regarding related counseling and testing procedures
available to such individuals.
5. Confidentiality. Any information gathered
pursuant to the provisions of this article which is
deemed confidential under any other provision of law
shall be treated in a confidential manner and shall not
be distributed, be made available or be disclosed by
the employer.
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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
November 12, 2006
Board of Fire Commissioners
Ithaca Fire Department
310 W Green St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Dear Board Members:
The following is the Fire Marshal's report for October 2006.
Codes Division:
The Codes Division received 26 complaints in the month October. There were 19
complaints closed out, 9 complaints were forwarded to the Building Department,
and 6 Complaints forwarded to the Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement
Department. The Codes Division issued 31 parking violations during October.
The Codes Division performed 35 Operating Permit Inspections, witnessed 6
sprinkler hydro test/inspections, and 6 fire alarm tests. The division issued 17
operating permits for assembly occupancies, 4 fire alarm system certificates, and
3 sprinkler system certificate.
Fire Investigation Unit:
There were no fire investigations during the month of October.
Juvenile Fire Setters Program:
There were no referrals to the program in the month October.
Public Education:
There were 5 Public Education Details, 2 Fire Drill2 witnessed, and 5 Child Car
Seat Inspections in the month of October.
In October, the Fire Prevention Bureau was busy with its routine activities involving the
investigation of complaints, inspections of properties requiring operating permits, and
inspections. The Fire Prevention Bureau spent both time and money getting the message
out about the importance of smoke detectors in residential occupancies. The department
purchased commercial time from two local radio groups for radio commercials to run
over two week period in the middle of October. The commercials emphasized the
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification." Z "t
Ithaca Fire Department Printed: 16:42:35
Bunker Duty Hours Report 11/14/06
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COOK , ROBERT
04585
702.00
705.00
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DAUPLAISE , DANIEL
04586
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724.00
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DEGANY , OPHIR
04587
579.17
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GRANT , JOSHUA
04588
1077.50
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47.65
KARIUS , BRANDON
04591
285.50
310.50
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SCHLEIERMACHER , JOHN
04594
431.40
394.00
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37.40
VANN , JUSTIN
04595
242.75
237.00
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14.00
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WALLENSTEIN , DANIEL
04590
497.30
346.00
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YAM , PHILIP
04596
592.00
472.50
56.00
16.00
47.50
Ithaca Fire Department Printed: 16:48:07
Report Period VFF Duty Hours List 11/14/06
Date Start: 01/01/06
Date End 11/14/06
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CANTONE , FRANK 04413 46.25
GILLIGAN , WILLIAM 04188 117.00
JUPITER , KEN 04362 .00
Y `GORE , CARL 04574 99.50
1 -S , DANIEL 04193 134.75
Proposal for Incoming IFD Bunkers and Volunteers Program
14 November, 2006
Current State
With less than a handful of active volunteers, two bunkers at Station 9, four
bunkers at Station 5, and two at Station 6, the combination state of the Ithaca
Fire Department is diminishing. After this year, both bunkers at Station 9 will
graduate, leaving it empty for the first time ever and with no further ties to the
Cornell University student population.
A Discussion with Chief Brian Wilbur
In a September meeting with the Chief, he supported a new class of bunkers and
volunteers provided that the new system be successful in creating at least 12
bunkers and be sustainable in the future.
Budgeting
Chief Wilbur suggested an estimated amount of $30,000 to run the program.
Since the City of Ithaca and the IAFF have eliminated funding for training
bunkers and volunteers, we must use 2% funds in order to continue the program.
The Chairmen of the 2% Committee, Mr. Leon, referred me to Mike Kuferman, an
attorney of the State Comptrollers Office which audits spending of these funds.
He informed me that the 2% Funds can be spent according to the judgment of
the members of the company. He stated that the FASNY guidelines handbook is
a "guide ", and that the only restrictions on spending would be found in the City of
Ithaca Charter.
The City of Ithaca Charter makes note of the distribution of the 2% Funds, but
does not specify how they are spent. Hence, volunteer companies can spend
2% funds on training, which Mike stated would be a perfectly good reason to
spend the money.
Each year, the eight companies receive $5,000- $6,000 in 2% funds which totals
about $40,000 - $48,000.
Company 9 has saved over $26,000 in its accounts. Company 9 has four
members with three of the four leaving in May, 07. Because of this, current
members of Company 9 are willing to put forth whatever it takes to implement the
new training program in order to maintain members.
Other volunteer companies have shown interest in supporting the new training
program. Each Captain has been notified of this proposal and has agreed to
suggest funding at the next company meetings.
The Vice President of Cornell University Public Relations has also been
contacted. He showed support for our program and stated that Cornell would be
interested in funding provided that a more detailed proposal was established.
This plan will be written up after a thorough attention to past training programs
costs is done.
A new tuition program for bunkers will be instituted. Since rent -free living in the
IFD stations saves so much money ($5,000 per year), each incoming bunker
must pay some amount to support the costs of training. At this point, we have
considered $500. Chief Wilbur particularly liked this idea in that it would give
new bunkers incentives to work harder in their fire training. It would also help
prevent bunkers from quitting the program early. It has been suggested that the
money be returned to the bunkers after 2 years of service. Should there be 12
bunkers each paying $500, then that is another $6,000 to use for training if the
money is not returned.
Lastly, IFD has created the position of a Municipal Training Officer, which will
lower the total expenses of the training program as it will be that officer's duty to
perform much of the work needed to coordinate the program.
Putting these figures together, it is very likely that we will reach the needed
$30,000. The question is can we make it sustainable? The answer is YES. A
new training program will not be conducted every year, but once every 2 or 3
years, depending on how the volunteer companies are willing to donate. Each
company would need to donate at most $3,500 every 2 or 3 years.
Recruitment
About 20 strong applicants will be needed in order fulfill at least 12 spots since
people often cancel out based on the physical test or arising conflicts. At Cornell
and Ithaca College, flyers will be posted. Also, career offices will be notified to
distribute the information over their email listserves. On my own, I have already
acquired 4 people interested in the program and are signing up to ride -along
Engine 9 within the next few weeks.
IFD Firefighter Trainers
I have spoken with one IFD Asst. Chief who agreed to fully run the program
should it become available again. From meeting with firefighters around Station
9 and Central, many have been interested in training new bunkers.
What is the next step?
Chief Wilbur invited me to come to the next IFD Chief's staff meeting to propose
my ideas. At that point, he would make a decision on whether or not to run the
program.
The main goal for now is acquiring the committed support from the volunteer
companies and the Board of Fire Commissioners. The tricky is part is getting
everyone to reach out and contribute all at once, especially when everyone is
waiting for the others to commit. Once a program is fully set in stone, recruitment
will be much easier to conduct and we will be able to finally get the wheels rolling
on this much - needed program.
Philip M. Yam, Captain
Neriton Hose & Ladder Company 9
Ithaca Fire Department
If you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions, please contact me:
Phone: (607) 227 -8954
Email: pmy3 @cornell.edu
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
November 12, 2006
Board of Fire Commissioners
Ithaca Fire Department
310 W Green St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Dear Board Members:
The following is the Fire Marshal's report for October 2006.
Codes Division:
The Codes Division received 26 complaints in the month October. There were 19
complaints closed out, 9 complaints were forwarded to the Building Department,
and 6 Complaints forwarded to the Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement
Department. The Codes Division issued 31 parking violations during October.
The Codes Division performed 35 Operating Permit Inspections, witnessed 6
sprinkler hydro test /inspections, and 6 fire alarm tests. The division issued 17
operating permits for assembly occupancies, 4 fire alarm system certificates, and
3 sprinkler system certificate.
Fire Investigation Unit:
There were no fire investigations during the month of October.
Juvenile Fire Setters Program:
There were no referrals to the program in the month October.
Public Education:
There were 5 Public Education Details, 2 Fire Dri112 witnessed, and 5 Child Car
Seat Inspections in the month of October.
In October, the Fire Prevention Bureau was busy with its routine activities involving the
investigation of complaints, inspections of properties requiring operating permits, and
inspections. The Fire Prevention Bureau spent both time and money getting the message
out about the importance of smoke detectors in residential occupancies. The department
purchased commercial time from two local radio groups for radio commercials to run
over two week period in the middle of October. The commercials emphasized the
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification." co
Fire Marshal's Report for October 2006— Page 2
importance of smoke detectors in the home, and reminding the listeners the importance of
maintaining their smoke detectors.
I met with the Tompkins County Landlord's Association during the last week in October
and presented their group with information on proper smoke detector placement, as well
as the proper types of smoke detectors they should be using. During the presentation to
the Landlord's Association, I emphasized the importance of smoke detector maintenance,
periodic inspections, documentation of inspections, and the replacement of smoke
detectors at 10 -year intervals. I have received feed back from those who attended the
presentation, and response has been very positive.
An information fact sheet was posted on the Fire Department's Website that provides
information for students and occupants of rental property about the proper actions they
should take when a smoke detector sounds an alarm, or a farm alarm system is activated
in their home or apartment. In the past several months we've seen an increase in the
number of complaints filed that report disabled smoke detectors and fire alarm systems
that have been tampered with by the people occupying residential occupancies. I met
with Collegetown Neighborhood Council last week, and I made that group aware of the
problem that we are seeing with smoke detectors and fire alarm systems.
I have prepared the proposed changes to the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Ithaca
and they are now in draft format. The changes are being reviewed by the Fire Chief, and
will be reviewed by the City Attorney. The code changes will be sent to the City
Administration Committee for approval at the end of November. Pending the approval of
the Administration Committee, the revised code will be sent to the Common Council for
final approval in December. The changes in the City's Fire Prevention Code are required
because of changes in Title 19 NYCRR Part 1203 - Minimum Standards for
Administration and Enforcement of the Uniform Code. The NYS Legislature enacted
those changes in 2005. The revised version of Title 19 NYCRR Part 1203 will be come
effective on January 1" 2007. The changes in the Minimum Standards for Administration
and Enforcement of the Uniform Code require that the City of Ithaca inspect all
buildings, which are not already being inspected on an annual basis, to be inspected at a
frequency not to exceed 36 months. I have also proposed some additional changes to the
Fire Prevention Code, beyond what is required by New York State. Those changes
include the requirement for an operating permit for elevators, and the requirement for all
elevator certified inspections to be filed with the fire department by the qualified elevator
inspector. The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code already
requires the certified inspections of elevators. The purpose of requiring an operating
permit is so that we can better track the maintenance of those elevators that are installed
throughout the City of Ithaca.
Respectfully Submitted,
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C Thomas Parsons
Assistant Fire Chief
Fire Marshall
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