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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Fire Commissioners of the
City of Ithaca, New York.
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the laws governing the Fire Depart-
ment, I have the honor to submit the Annual Report of the opera-
tions of the Department for the year ending December 31 , 1984.
FIRES AND ALARMS
The Department responded to 2128 alarms in 1984, 413 of
which were Emergency Medical Service calls. Total alarms increased
by 383 over 1983 calls. This is the highest number of calls ever
answered by the Department in any one year.
There were 133 malicious false alarms in 1984, arincrease
of 13 over 1983.
On the following pages is a breakdown of our activities
in 1984.
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PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION Alarms in City 1560
CITY TOWS Alarms in Town 564
FIRE A00- FIRE
FIRE Mutual Aid Given 4
Public Assembly 7 44 - 8 (Received 5)• Education 5 146 2 87 TOTAL ALARMS 2128
Institutions 2 47 1 25
Resicences
• Fire Alarms 1715
Apartments 17 315 4 10 EMS Calls 413
Domitories 10 311 5 273 Total 2128
Private Dwellings 16 139 13 29
Hotels/Motels 3 48 - -
Mobile Homes - 3 1 - UNNUMBERED INVESTIGATIONS
Travel Trailers - - - - Investigations
Mercantiles, Stores - 35 - 6 In City 93
Offices - 32 - 2 In Town 15
Utilities - - - - Complaints
Industries 4 19 1 1 In City 23
Storage 4 11 3 2 In Town 9
Special Properties 49 220 19 55 Public Assistance 22
Mobile Properties 33 40 8 9
Sub Totals 150 1410 57 507
TOTAL 2124 1560 564 HOURS APPARATUS OUT
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TYPE OF SITUATION FOUND
E-1 45.00 E-6 179, 75
Fire 150 57 E-2 144.00 E-7 1161 .00
Explosion (no fire) - 2 L-3 41.50 E-9 10.50
EMS (no fire) 343 67 E-5 1831.50 L-9 160.50
Hazardous Condition 107 18
Public Service Call 26 1
Alarm (no fire) 839 378
Raise Alarm, Malicious 92 41
E:�e' trical Failure - -
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Sub Totals 150 1410 57 507
TOTAL 2124 1560 564
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EMS RESPONSE
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MEDICAL PROBLEM
Breakdown by Action Rendered
Assist ambulance, no action taken or patient refused treatment--119
Alcohol-like impairment 17
Behavioral problems 2
Cardiac related 59
Convulsions & seizures 18
CVA/Stroke.. 11
Diabetic related problems 7
Dizziness, Fainting 21
Drug overdose 9
Environmental injury (heat/cold) 2
General weakness/illness 3
Nausea/vomiting 5
Obstructed airway 1
Poisoning 3
Possible D.O.A. 13
Pregnancy related 7
R33piratory 32
Sr nck 0
Bleeding, broken bones due to falls or MVA 83
Burns 2
Om shot wounds 1
Other 8
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EQUIPMENT USED
Item of Equipment Amount_
5" Hose 7,550 ft.
2" Hose 27,200 ft.
Ladder Pipe 1
Ground Ladders 159 ft.
Aerial Ladders 4
Aerial Platform 2
Portable Generator 6
Smoke Ejector 39
Tarps 19
Masks 228
Power Saw 3
Stang Gun 13
Extinguishers - Department
10 Lb. ABC - 26
21 Gal. PCW - 3
Extinguishers - Civilian,
ABC - 28
PDC - 17
PCW - 12
Garden Hose
or Pail - 10
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ACTUAL FIRES
Equipment Involved in Icnition
Heating Equipment 21
Cooking Equipment 22
A/C Refrigeration Equipment 2
Electrical Distribution Equipment 17
Appliances 6
Special Equipment 16
Processing Equipment 6
Service Maintenance Equipment 10
Heat from Exposure Fire 5
Not Applicable 102
Total 207
Form of Heat of Ignition
Heat from Fuel-Fired or Fuel-Powered Object 22
Heat from Electrical Equipment arcing or overload 25
Heat from smoking Material in use or after use 17
Heat from Open Flame or Spark 68
Heat from Hot Object 47
Heat from Explosives, Fireworks 1
Heat from Natural Source 0
• Heat Spreading from Another Hostile Fire (Exposure) 0
Other 27
Total 207
Type of Material Ignited
Gas 3
Flammable or Combustible Liquid 51
Volatile Solid 12
Chemical , Metal , Plastic, Applied Paint 20
Natural Product 22
Wood, Paper 58
Textile, Fabric, Fur 17
Material Compounded w/oil 2
Other or Undetermined 22
Total 207
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Form of Material Ignited
Structural Component or Finish 22
Furniture 14
Soft Goods and Wearing Apparel 11
Adornment, Recreational Material 3
Supplies or Stock 8
Power Transfer Equipment or Fuel 45
General Form 52
Special Form 28
Form of Material-Other or Undetermined 24
Total 207
Ignition Factor
Incendiary Act 15
Suspicious Act 18
Misuse of Heat or Ignition 26
Misuse of Material Ignited 28
Mechanical Failure or Malfunction 51
Construction, Design or Installation Def. 11
Operational Deficiency 29
Natural Cause 1
Other Act or Omission 29
Total 207
Area of Origin
Means of Egress 7
Assembly Areas 7
Function Areas 46
Storage Areas 23
Service Facilities 10
Service Equipment Areas 10
Structural Areas 15
Transportation, Vehicles 51
Other Areas of Origin 38
Total 207
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DEPARTMENT MANPOWER
13 new members were elected to membership in the volunteer
companies during 1984. 37 were dropped or deceased.
During the year there were 5 firefighter injuries due to
fire. There were no civilian deaths due to fire.
Average Response
Year Alarms 3 Bell 2 Bell No Bell Box
1980 1141 12.r 7.8 0.4 13.3
1981 1236 8.7 6.4 0.4 9.8
1982 1178 7.5 4.4 0.8 8.0
1983 1352 9.4 4.8 0.7 7.2
1984 1715 4.7 2.6 0 .3 4.1
Response By Companies
With Without With Without
Bunkers Bunkers Bunkers Bunkers
Co. #1 617 537 Co. #5 1212 1008
Co. #2 873 700 Co. #6 524 333
Co. #3 1665 1665 Co. #7 1082 726
Co. #4 0 0 Co. #9 1057 222
Total Volunteer Response 7030 5191
Off Duty Paid Personnel. . .1397 Average Off Duty Response. Oral
Explorer Response 0
Average Response/Alarm
With Bunkers 4.1
• Without Bunkers 3.0
Response Response
Alarms W(Bunkers W/O/Bunkers MPA
Cornell University "' tig8 1913/4.2 1032/2. 3 37
Ithaca College 325 756/2.3 613/1.9 32
The following were the most active members per company.
Co. #1 Rhoads Co. #5 Neigh
Cornelius Whitcomb
Co. #2 Baker , B. Gingras, S.
Warner Co. #6 Reed
Co . #3 Cook, R. Bentz
Reithel
Mills, D.
Kippola Co. #7 Edsa11
Co. i$4 Bellisario Tuckerman, A.
Paolangeli Co. #9 Schremer
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TRAINING
The following training was accomplished in 1984.
Mandatory New ;Member Training
24 new members completed the department's mandatory 36-hour
training program in basic firefighting skills. 22 members were
dropped from the department's roles for non-completion of the man-
datory new member training. A total of 224 training contacts were
accomplished for a total of 672 man hours.
Bunker Training
10 bunkers completed a basic firefighting course and refresher
training totaling 204 man hours.
Department Training (In-Service Training for Volunteer Firefighters
and Bunkers)
A single in-service class was held on the use of master
streams. 10 members attended the training for a total of 20 man
hours.
Company Training
The following subjects were presented during company training
during the year. Companies 6 and 7 are again to be congratulated
for their persistance in maintaining company training programs.
SCBA Review (Search & Rescue) High Rise Operations
Equipment Familiarization Ground Ladders
Hydrant Hookups :Master Streams
Firefighting at Training Tower Portable Pond Operations
91 total training contacts were made during company training
for a total of 127 man hours.
Career Firefighter Training (New Employee)
Firefighter Barbara Bruen was hired on 11/26/84 and became
the first employee of the Ithaca Fire Department to come under the
Minimum Paid Training Standards of the State of New York. Fire-
fighter Bruen's training continued into 1985.
Career Firefighter Training (In-Service)
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In-Service training for career firefighters was carried out
on a shift basis as training needs were identified.
Schools. Seminars and Conferences
Members of the fire department staff and firefighting/EMS
forces attended a number of different schools and conferences. A
total of 51 persons attended for a total of 963 man hours.
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FIRE ALARM
623 fire alarm box tests performed
2 new street boxes installed
5 new master boxes installed
2 grounding electrodes installed
5 lightning and surge protectors installed
4 cases of trouble due to line breaks
7 cases of trouble due to box, bell, register, air horns,
transmitter, light switches, station speakers
9 fire alarm boxes retimed
2 fire alarm box code wheels changed
'1625 feet old fire alarm wire replaced with new "C" type.wire
125 feet new single conductor fire alarm wire installed
875 feet fire alarm wire relocated from old to new poles
1600 feet fire alarm wire that had sag removed
1905 feet old fire alarm wire removed from poles
1200 feet new fire alarm wire added to the City fire box circuits
325 feet new underground fire alarm wire added to the City
fire box circuits
Trimmed trees as needed to remove fire alarm circuit
troubles
151 cases trouble consisting of: PA speakers, car and truck
electrical wiring, battery chargers , smoke ejectors, station
house wiring, station house telephones, boilers, pumps,
wheat lights, heat and ventilation equipment, station house
monitors, plumbing, door closers, air hoses, pressure
regulators
Equipment Installed
Speaker in Central Station Apparatus Room
Wiring and six-button phone in second floor office at Central
Station
Radio and antenna on ladder truck on loan to Ithaca
Location lights over fire alarm boxes at Stations #6 and #7
Removed and metalled truck and car radios as needed
New fire alarm box decoder in Dispatch Center
Vent fan in Station #7 's generator room to remove engine heat
Wiring for Cayuga & Green Street traffic Light control
New water trap on Station #9's air compressor
Install night fighter light on Car 941
New Dispatch Room air conditioner
Three new fire horn tripping devices
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Equipment Installed (Continued)
New pump panel light on 905
Three energy saving thermostats in Stations 5, 6, & 7
Automatic light reset control at Central Fire Station
New heater and thermostat in generator room at Central Station
Supervised the installation of new telephones in Stations
5,6, 7 & 9
Attended IMSA Fire Alarm Meeting in Newark, N.Y.
EQUIPMENT
The following equipment was purchased during the year:
8 - UHF Portable Radios
8 - SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)
2 - Stihl TS-350 Saws
5 - Motorola "Spirit" Minitors w/chargers
2 ,350 - Feet Nylon Rope and hardware
• 1 - Sager Traction Splint
1 - Pair Mask (Shock) Trousers
1 - Resusitation Manikin (Baby)
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FIRE PREVENTION
The following are the results of the Fire Prevention Program
for 1984:
Inspections:
Bowling Alleys 2
Bulk Storage Plants 0
Churches 0
Private Clubs 1
Dry Cleaners 0
Groceries/Supermarkets 17
Home Inspections 0
Lumber Yards 0
Mercantile 94
Multi-Residence 0
Nursing Homes 0
Nursery Schools/Day Care Centers 2
Restaurants/Bars/Carry Outs «-- 36
Schools, Public/Private 8
Service Stations/Garages 0
Theaters 0
Warehouses 0
Other 7
Complaints , Investigations of 1
Reinspections 63
TOTAL 231
Notices Served---Written 42
Verbal 42
Personally Abated Hazards 8
Permits Issued:
Gasoline Storage Underground 0
LPG Storage Aboveground 2
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Fire Prevention in Our Schools:
Fire Education & Fire Extinguisher Demonstration for Staff
at Fall Creek School.
Stop, Drop & Roll Program for students at Fall Creek School
and Central School.
Fire Extinguisher Demonstration for Staff at Belle Sherman,
Marie Wilson and Central Schools.
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Fire Safety Talk for Staff of South Hill School.
Fire Safety Talk and Extinguisher Demonstration for Cafeteria
Staff at Ithaca High, Boynton Junior High and Dewitt Jr. High
Schools.
Stop, Drop & Roll and All-Around Fire Safety at the Smith
School , BOCES, for 55 handicapped persons.
Fire Prevention in our Community: •
"Fire Prevention & Your Family" presentation at Southside
Community Center.
Fire Safety Talk & Discussion at Meadow House.
Fire Safety Talk at 222 S. Geneva St. for handicapped persons.
Fire Safety Education & Fire Extinguisher Demonstration for
Ithaca's 4-H Program.
Fire Education for Newfield Boy Scouts.
Fire Safety Program for Ithaca Eagle Scouts.
Fire Safety Talk for Senior Citizens at Salvation Army.
Life Safety and Evacuation Planning at Cornell for the handi-
capped.
Fire Prevention in our Businesses:
Fire Extinguisher Demonstration for Staff of Challenge Indus-
tries.
Presentation for I.L.R. School (Cornell) on Fire Related
Occupations.
Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedure at U. S. Post Office.
Annual two-day Extinguisher Education for Staff at Oak Hill
Manor.
Fire Extinguisher Survey and Placement at Iszards Dept. Store.
Annual Walk Through and Safety Recommendations at Christmas
for Ithaca businesses.
CPR, First Aid and Safety Presentation at Ithaca's U. S. Post
Office.
For Ourselves:
Regional Heeting on N.Y. State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code Interpretation and Enforcement.
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CLOTHING
The clothing budget for 1984 was $25 ,622, with the breakdown
as follows:
Paidmen Contract - Clothing Allowance, Dress Uniforms,
Patches and Badges $10,291
Turnout Gear - Paidmen
12 pair bunk pants & suspenders $ 1 ,301
10 fire coats 1 ,650
6 pair bunk boots 262
12 pair long boots 643
30 pair gloves 449
16 helmets 903
55 nomex face hoods 766
12 faceshields 120
$ 6,094
Turnout Gear - Volunteers
20 pair bunk pants & suspenders $ 1 ,743
19 fire coats 2,375
30 pair long boots 1 ,607
16 pair bunk boots 698
66 pair gloves 987
17 helmets 960
1 facepiece (large) 120
45 nomex face hoods 627
12 faceshields 120 $ 9,237
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Vehicles all serviced and safety inspections performed
every six months. Normal Maintenance and repairs performed as
needed. Pumps inspected and repaired if indicated.
941 (1982 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Utility)
None
961 (1982 Chevrolet Suburban)
Replaced two tires
New front brakes
New front and rear shocks
New rear springs
New batteries
962 (1982 Chevrolet Suburban)
Replaced carburetor
Repaired starter
Replaced lower front ball joint
Replaced auxiliary battery
968 (1980 Plymouth Volare Wagon)
Replaced windshield
Align front end
New master cylinder
Repaired alternator
• Adjusted valves
Replaced battery
901 (1981 Ward ' 79 Limited 1000 Pumper)
Rebuilt starter
Rebuilt 21" suction valve
New starter solenoid
Adjusted valves
Changes all fuel filters
Replaced cracked head
New master switch
902 (1971 Seagrave 1250 Pumper)
Replaced drivers door window
Rebuilt transmission
New fuel tank
Replaced master cylinder
Replaced rear springs
New brake shoes
Repaired steering gear box
Repaired alternator
Replaced regulator
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933 (1976 Mack 75 ' Aerialscope)
Repaired "Jake" brake
Replaced axle seals
Body work (rust)
= Replaced rear tires
New batteries
Resealed windshield
Repaired cab step (accident)
904 (1962 Am. LaFrance 1250 Pumper)
Replaced axle seals
Replaced rear brake hose -
Adjusted valves
Replaced head
Replaced ignition wire
Put cap on rocker arms
Retired from service 6/15/84
905 (1966 Am. LaFrance 1250 Pumper)
Replaced side mirror
Replaced batteries
Repaired booster tank
Rebuilt alternator
Repaired bleeder valves
Replaced master cylinder
Replaced throttle cable
New fan belts
Repaired steering gear box
Rebuilt starter
906 (1968 Seagrave 1250 Pumper)
Installed new primer pump
Rebuilt 2h" suction valve
Replaced rear springs, shocks and shackles
Replaced rear tires
Reset rack
Repaired battery box (rust)
907 (1982 Saulsbury 1000 Pumper)
Body work (accident)
New solenoid
Repaired voltage regulator
Changed transmission filter
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909 (1976 Seagrave 1250 Pumper)
New throttle cable
Rebuilt starter
Rebuilt pump transmission
Replaced exhaust system
Repaired "Jake" brake
Replaced wiper motor
Replaced head
Adjusted valves
Set rack
Repaired numerous air leaks
Repaired power assist steering valve
Replaced muffler
939 (1972 Seagrave 100 ' Aerial)
Rebuilt steering valve
New rear tires
Repaired "Jake" brake
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Central Station Station 6
Replaced many rollers & hinges Caulked overhead doors
on doors #1 & #2 Repaired boiler
Replaced weather stripping on Installed flow restrictors in
door #1 showers
• Replaced loose tile (downstairs
hallway) Station 7
Replaced blower motor , Co. #3 Installed flow restrictors in
Meeting Room showers
Repaired pole from Co. #3
Bunk Room Station 9
Repaired air conditioner New faucets for washing machine
Replaced heater in Generator Repair air handling unit motor
Room Rebuilt circulating pump
Repaired stove Repaired overhead doors
Replaced several glass sections New "Membrane" apparatus room roof
in overhead doors Installed flow restrictors in
Installed flow restrictors showers
in showers
Training Center
Station 5 Removed 100 cubic yards of waste
New handrail for stairs material
Caulked overhead door casing
Repaired upstairs toilets
Repaired showers
Installed flow restrictors
in showers
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DISBURSEMENTS FOR 1984
• A3410-105 Administrative $ 78, 344
A3410-110 Staff 1 ,269 , 306
A3410-125 Overtime 20,495
A3410-225 Other Equipment 34,305
A3410-405 Telephone 6 ,826
A3410-410 Utilities 51 ,808
A3410-415 Clothing 25 ,622
A3410-420 Gas and Oil 11 ,262
A3410-425 Office Expense 1 ,604
A3410-435 Contractual Services 48 ,708
A3410-440 Staff Development 20 ,216
A3410-445 Travel and Mileage 596
A3410-450 Advertising 49
A3410-460 Program Supplies 1 ,999
A3410-475 Property Maintenance 5,748
A34.10-476 Equipment Maintenance 22 ,393
A3410-477 Equipment Parts and. Supplies 26,981
A3410-480 Building Maintenance Supplies 3 ,852
TOTAL $1 ,630,114
Respectfully submitted,
Charles W. Tuckerman
Fire Chief
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Page No. Name Date of Oath
73 Byron Van Zile, Sr. November 19, 1964
74 Lester E. Mattocks November 25, 1964
74 Henry Ford November 20, 1964
74 Robert C. Jenkins November 20, 1964
75 Eugene Welch December 14, 1964
76 Dixon A. Douglas December 16, 1964
76 David R. Slade December 15, 1964
80 David R. Barnard January 23, 1965
85 Merton J. Wallenbeck August 17, 1965
132 Arthur D. Dawson May 3, 1968
133 Robert J. Wallace July 9, 1968
146 Gary R. Moravel March 19, 1969
164 Richard C. Owlett July 29, 1970
* 232 D. E. Dutch Miller November 25, 1974
238 Christoph P. Marshall October 31, 1975
* 252 D. E. Dutch Miller October 5, 1976
265 James M. Russell August 16, 1977
338 Leo Deeb September 4, 1980
338 Sante D. Bassanilli September 4, 1980
359 William J. Sullivan March 13, 1981
363 William L. Bibbie May 19, 1981
364 Joseph L. Patterson May 20, 1981
*Took Oath twice