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Table of Contents State of the Billings Fire Department Page 2 Billings Fire Department Organizational Chart Page 3 Billings Fire Department / Communication Center Budget Page 4 Fire Department Personnel Page 4 Fire Administration Page 5 Billings Fire Department “On The Job” Page 6 Training Division Report Page 9 Fire Prevention Page 11 Communications Center Page 13 Fire Station #1 Page 16 Fire Station #2 Page 17 Fire Station #3 Page 18 Fire Station #4 Page 19 Fire Station #5 Page 20 Fire Station #6 Page 21 Fire Station #7 Page 22 Maintenance Page 23 Vehicle Inventory Page 24 Fire Marshal’s Office Statistics Page 25 Billings Urban Fire Service Area Statistics Page 33 Pictures courtesy of the Billings Gazette ---PAGE BREAK--- BILLINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT JOHN STALEY INTERIM FIRE CHIEF 2305 8th Avenue North Billings, Montana 59101 (406) 657-8423 Fax (406) 657-8456 CITY OF BILLINGS TO: Mayor Ron Tussing, City Council and the Citizens of Billings FROM: John Staley, Interim Fire Chief SUBJECT: State of the Billings Fire Department 2007 DATE: January 31, 2008 2007 was an eventful year for the Billings Fire Department, in terms of growth and service. The year began with one of the largest recruit classes in the past 30 years, with 12 new employees beginning a 10-week training program. Much of the growth can be attributed to the successful adoption of a Public Safety Mill Levy in 2006, which afforded the City an opportunity to hire 12 new firefighters. Construction of the new fire station, Station #7 was completed in November 2007 and the station was officially opened on December 21, 2007. Five of our firefighters attended a Paramedic degree program on scholarship at the Montana State University-College of Technology and graduated in May 2007. This generous effort on their part brings 19 paramedics to the department. The Fire Department completed another successful year as partners with MSU-Billings in the delivery of Fire Science as a degree program. The Department also assisted the University in another fire camp and we utilized professors from MSU- Billings to instruct future company officers in our Officer Development Program. Sadly, the Billings Fire Department lost over 100 years of experience in retirements on 2007. Captain Gene Speidel was the first to leave in March with 33 years of service. Our second Deputy Chief appointment and former Training Officer Frank Michaud retired in June with 28 years of service, followed by Battalion Chief Tim – 33 years, Captain Alan Markuson – 34 years and Captain Randy Krieger – 33 years in December. On December 28, 2007 Fire Chief Marvin Jochems retired after 36 years of service to the City of Billings. The challenges of mutual aid continue to give the department several opportunities to help our County neighbors. This year the Billings Fire Department helped Lockwood with the Ford Fire, Blue Creek with the Briarwood fire, Shepherd, Molt and Laurel with several fires on or near our connective borders. County Fire Warden, James Kraft announced the disbanding of Homewood Park FD at the end of 2007. As we begin a new year we will endeavor to meet the challenges of a growing population, an increase in call volume and a changing environment. This year the department will be hiring a new Fire Chief, committing to a culture that is requiring better stewardship of our resources and meeting the challenge of finding more cost effective fuel management for our equipment. I find a measure of comfort knowing that we have very talented employees within the Fire Department who will meet the aforementioned challenges and deliver the professional service this Community has come to expect. John Staley Interim Fire Chief To protect life and property while recognizing our people as the key to our success 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Organizational Chart Page 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- BILLINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT & CITY/COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER BUDGET 06/07 07/08 $13,399,516 ($11,506,169 – Fire Department) ($1,893,347 – Communications Center) $13,907,410 ($12,062,131– Fire Department) ($1,845,279– Communications Center) FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL 06/07 07/08 Fire Chief 1 1 Assistant Fire Chief 1 1 Deputy Fire Chief 1 1 Sr. Administrative Coordinator 1 1 Administrative Secretary 1 1 Fire Marshal 1 1 Assistant Fire Marshal 1 1 Deputy Fire Marshals 3 3 Training Officer 1 1 Maintenance Officer 1 1 Battalion Chiefs 4 4 Captains 27 27 Engineers 27 27 Firefighters 51 54 Communications Center Manager 1 1 Communications Shift Supervisors 3 3 Dispatchers 27 27 Personnel Totals 152 155 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- FIRE ADMINISTRATION 2305 8 TH AVENUE NORTH 657-8423 http://ci.billings.mt.us FIRE CHIEF MARVIN JOCHEMS ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF JOHN STALEY DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF FRANK MICHAUD SR. ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR KATHY GIBSON ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY VAL RONQUILLO FIRE MARSHAL FRANK ODERMANN ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL MIKE SPINI DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL BILL TATUM DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL TREVER SCHILLING DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL BRETT DIPASQUALE BATTALION CHIEF TIM BATTALION CHIEF TIM MCLEOD BATTALION CHIEF ED REGELE BATTALION CHIEF - SWING BOYD VOPEL TRAINING OFFICER JOHN RUDDOCK MAINTENANCE OFFICER WADE MADISON COMMUNICATIONS CENTER MGR ANNE KINDNESS 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- THE BILLINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THE JOB – 2007 By: Mike Spini, Assistant Fire Marshal As the City of Billings and surrounding areas expand and grow in population, the Billings Fire Department is increasingly called to duty. The year 2007 produced a record number of incidents at 11,199. Fire department responses vary depending on the time of year, weather conditions, and events occurring in our community. This summary highlights a small number of the many emergency calls answered by the Billings Fire Department as well as some training and public education activities. On January 12th, firefighters responded to a mobile home fire at 302 Jackson Street. The fire caused major fire and smoke damage to the home. Damages were estimated at approximately $40,000. The residence was occupied at the time of the fire. Fortunately, the occupants escaped without injury. The cause of the fire was classified as undetermined. On February 5th, a Billings man was killed in a head-on collision near 6650 South Frontage Road. The accident involved a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and a semi truck. Both vehicles were fully involved in fire when firefighters arrived. Crews used 3000 gallons of water and foam to extinguish the blaze. An autopsy determined that the driver of the Malibu died from blunt-force injuries. The driver of the truck walked away with minor injuries. In addition to educating the public in fire safety, the Billings Fire Department teaches children the importance of being safe in every day activities. The fire department provides safety talks to many different organizations and attends numerous safety fairs. Fire, police, and hospital staff attended the Child Safety Fair and Health Expo at MetraPark last March stressing the need to wear helmets when riding bikes and scooters. On March 13th, firefighters responded to a fire involving a detached garage at 1137 Parkhill Drive. The fire caused approximately $65,000 in damage to the garage and its contents as well as damage to three neighboring structures. Crews quickly responded and extinguished the fire. A fire investigation revealed that the fire was likely caused by an unattended that was left running inside the garage. 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- On the morning of June 28th, emergency crews responded to a three car accident on King Avenue West near the intersection of 56th Street West. Fire and ambulance crews provided emergency medical care to the victims. A 17- year-old boy sustained head injuries and was transported to the hospital by the HELP Flight helicopter. The other two drivers sustained less serious injuries and were transported to the hospital by ambulance. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, all three drivers were wearing seat belts which most likely saved their lives. An early morning fire on July 2nd summoned fire crews to the King Avenue Video store at 3202 Henesta Drive. The fire caused approximately $30,000 in damages to the building and contents of the store. The fire, which was located in a strip mall, caused major damage to the front of the store and smoke damage to neighboring businesses. Fire investigators and police detectives investigated the cause of the fire, determining that it was an intentionally set fire. Firefighters were kept very busy this past Independence Day. Between July 2nd and 4th the fire department responded to approximately 130 incidents. 47 of these incidents were fire calls, most of which, were related to the careless and illegal use of fireworks. Although this time of year is very taxing on the city’s emergency services, all agencies worked together to provide the best possible service and insure that the city and surrounding areas were kept as safe as possible. On July 17th, the Billings Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the home located at 1337 Avenue D. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames. Nearby neighbors attempted to extinguish the fire with garden hoses, but were unsuccessful. The occupants of the residence were not home at the time of the fire, but one mother dog and nine puppies were. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire and saved the mother and her puppies. Damage to the structure and contents were estimated at $150,000. The fire investigation revealed that the cause was accidental. Apparently, the fire was sparked by a failure in some electrical equipment located on the exterior of the home. In addition to responding to emergency calls, firefighters are required to meet minimum levels of training to insure that they are competent in all aspects of their job. On August 7th, the Billings Fire Department attended a hazardous materials drill at the main post office located at 841 South 26th Street. The drill was sponsored by the US Postal Service and involved a simulated anthrax release. Multiple public and private agencies participated in the incident in an effort to better prepare themselves in case such an emergency occurs. On the afternoon of August 9th, firefighters responded to a fire in a mobile home located at 332 Jackson Street. Upon arrival the first-in engine company found flames spreading through the interior and coming out of the front door of the home. The fire caused approximately $35,000 in damages to the mobile home and nearby structures. The cause of the fire was classified as undetermined. 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- On the day after Thanksgiving, a family on the west end of town lost their home in a fast moving fire. Fire crews responded to the call at 2939 Lewis Avenue and found the rear of the house heavily involved with fire. Firefighters extinguished the stubborn blaze which had extended from the back porch into the first floor and attic. The fire caused approximately $250,000 damage to the home and contents as well as damage to a vehicle and two nearby structures. The fire was investigated and the cause was deemed accidental. It was determined that a propane fueled turkey fryer was left unattended causing the fire on the rear porch. A few lessons in self-defense would have been handy for the engine company responding to a reported man down near 120 Lexington Avenue on the morning of December 4th. Now retired Captain Al Markuson and crew approached a man who was sitting down in the area. When asked if he was OK, the man charged Markuson and landed a punch to the back of his head. The remaining fire crew members defended Markuson until the man backed off and walked away. Police officers arrived and another scuffle occurred between the man and officers. Eventually, he was subdued, arrested, and taken to the Yellowstone County Detention Facility. A fire in a small recreational room located within a garage disrupted Christmas Eve for the occupants of 210 Riverside Drive. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found 10 foot flames coming from the detached garage. The fire was quickly extinguished, but caused an estimated $2000 in damages. The fire was investigated and determined to be an accident. The cause was linked to an unattended open flame lamp. 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- TRAINING DIVISION 2007 JOHN RUDDOCK – TRAINING OFFICER Included in this report is a detailed outline of what proved to be a very busy year for the Billings Fire Department Training Division. Much of the activity centered on gearing up for the opening of Fire Station the first new station to require additional personnel since the early 1970’s. Prior to the hiring of new firefighters, a review of the current training program indicated the need for a written outline. This allowed everyone involved to have accurate information as to the day’s activities as well as adequate preparation time. Sean Biggins came on days to train recruits, his expertise and hard work in upgrading the professionalism of the Billings Fire Department recruit training was greatly appreciated. Also included were many guest instructors teaching individual disciplines such as extrication, ropes, wildland firefighting, and hazardous materials. Without their valuable input the quality of the training program would have been deficient. Eleven recruits were trained and went on shift in early February; Chris Voller, Jason Banfield, Ben Jares, Mark Rickbeil, Dan Zahn, George Richards, Chris Moore, Cameron McCamley, Drew Abrams, Brian Francis, and Andrew McLain. Five more recruits were hired in February and came on shift in April; Greg Roper, Craig Riske, Cameron Abell, Brandon Okins, and Tyrone Morgan. The Billings Fire Department Rescue Team continually endeavors to find new ways to serve the public. At their request, the department purchased an ice rescue sled early in 2008. I observed a rescue class taught by Tom Selleck on the ice at Riverfront Park in February. Tom did an excellent job educating the Rescue Team and the rest of the department, and this capability provides a great addition to perform a safer and quicker ice rescue should the situation arise. Six employees; Larry Hart, Brian Corneliusen, Boyd Vopel, Wayne Fischer, Burt Fazio, and John Hailstone attended a six week Officer Development School in April and May. Once again the program had positive feedback from the attendees as being applicable to real-life duties and responsibilities as Captains on the fire department. 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- In the spring the Training Division lead a hands-on assessment of thermal imagers in preparation to purchase several new units. This critiquing process also incorporated the education of fire suppression personnel on the proper use and capabilities of thermal imagers during firefighting. Many brands and models were tested and rated by the suppression crews during live burns. The feedback helped the Department purchase quality equipment based on practical experiences. Our Hurst Tool supplier sent Brian Livingston, the head extrication instructor for the Western Region to Billings in May for a week long class. Brian brought new tools, technology, and techniques for training our crews. This class was eagerly valued by the crews as more than once the comment, “I can’t believe we never thought of that,” was heard. Qualifying eligible firefighters for engineer duty was the main focus throughout the summer. In anticipation of retirements, as well as the opening of Station # 7, I appreciated Joe Sands, Trevor Krieger, Pat Nagel, Chasen Little, Cory Trewhella, Chris Lowe, Brandon Fleury, and Justin Robertus spending many hours preparing for and passing the qualification test. October’s mayday survival skills training began in the classroom and ended with practical application at the south side training tower. A complete test of the system including a firefighter in a mayday situation, the dispatcher, incident commander, and the radio equipment proved to be very beneficial as it gave needed training, but also provided feedback on the week links in the system. The areas of concern were addressed, and the next step, the actions and responsibilities of the Rapid Intervention Team, will be addressed in 2008. The combined efforts of the fire department staff in the fall produced updated incident command protocols for the department. Many hours were spent standardizing the terminology and automatic assignments for building fire situations, and the culmination of that work included each Battalion Chief teaching the protocols to his own shift. The past year has been busy and challenging as my first full year as Training Officer. I look forward to another year of working with the fire department workforce as well as the public to elevate the training and procedural standards of the Billings Fire Department. 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- . For 2007, the National Fire Protection Association instituted a new fire prevention week theme entitled: This year the department’s Fire and Life Safety Team had another successful year. The 2007 team members were Deputy Fire Marshal Trever Schilling, Firefighters Matt Hoppel, Chelsea Stoller, Trevor Krieger, Adam Tipton and Pat Nagel. Firefighter Matt Hoppel retired from the team this year. Matt devoted five years of great talent and expertise to the team. Firefighter Pat Nagel took over mid year and brought new technical expertise to the team. The team was tasked with not only developing a new skit; they were tasked with designing and constructing a new set. The team spent long hours in the last two weeks of September to accomplish these tasks. This year’s presentation, “Fire & Life Safe Olympics”, was presented to 6,300 children of kindergarten through fourth grades. The presentation focused on the safe use of matches and lighters as well as water, bicycle, and long board safety. During fire prevention week (October 7th – 13th), each of the six fire stations hosted an open house. This allows the public an opportunity to come and tour a fire station. The suppression crews met with several kids and their parents. The Billings Fire Department also opens their fire station doors throughout the year for station tours. 11 “Arial Ladder” stands at attention during the 2007 Fire & Life Safety Olympics. “Tiptoe” makes his grand entrance into the Fire & Life Safety Olympics. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Fire Prevention Bureau has been very busy in educating the public on workplace fire safety, fire extinguisher training, and juvenile fire setter programs. Fire prevention remains and always will be a high priority in our community. The following statistics emphasize the fire departments involvement in the community: 2007 Public Education Activity Report STATION TOURS ATTENDANCE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ATTENDANCE Station 1 15 238 12 446 Station 2 3 75 1 45 Station 3 5 43 4 321 Station 4 5 53 2 110 Station 5 1 28 3 703 Station 6 6 45 4 241 Fire Prevention Team 30 8,300 Fire Prevention Bureau 17 1,204 Fire Station Open Houses 6 695 Year Totals 41 1,177 73 11,370 The Fire Prevention Bureau members are: Fire Marshal Frank Odermann, Assistant Fire Marshal Mike Spini, Deputy Fire Marshal Bill Tatum, Deputy Fire Marshal Brett DiPasquale and Deputy Fire Marshal Trever Schilling. Each member has a primary responsibility. Some of the responsibilities include code enforcement inspections, fire investigations, fire alarm and sprinkler plan review, day care and group home inspections, business inspections, subdivision review, building and site plans review, and public education. The overall goal is to ensure a fire safe community. All of these duties are essential for the continued success of the Fire Prevention Bureau. 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY/COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER The Billings City/County 9-1-1 Center provides the critical link between the community and public safety resources. Twenty-seven (27) full-time employees and three 9-1-1 supervisors receive, coordinate, and process emergency and non-emergency radio and telephone traffic twenty-four (24) hours a day. Additionally, the 9-1-1 Center oversees the maintenance and usage of the citywide 800 MHz radio system. Staffing was a key concern in 2007. We are finding it more and more difficult to find people who have the ability to multi-task and function in a high stress environment. A significant number of trainees washed out during the probationary period making it difficult to fill several vacancies that have been standing open for over a year. Despite the fact that demand for services are increasing, it is expected that the 9-1-1 Center will continue to be understaffed given the dearth of qualified people who desire shift work, high pressure, forced overtime, and low beginning wages. We are in debt to the highly committed core group of employees who worked 60-70 hours weeks for much of 2007 so that radio positions and 9-1-1 consoles could be staffed with trained, qualified people. Our Emergency Preparedness Network (EPN) was invaluable during two separate incidents that resulted in the evacuation of citizens from areas impacted by life threatening situations. On August 6th, a hazardous materials situation mandated an evacuation for people within a quarter mile of an incident on 1st Ave South. The immediate neighborhood is a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial occupants. And on August 19th, an uncontrolled wild fire in the Emerald Hills required an evacuation of residents in the path of the fire. In both cases the EPN was used to alert residents to the situation and provide instructions for leaving the area. In the past, an evacuation order would have required public safety officials to go door-to-door to deliver the message. EPN allows public safety and other governmental agencies to rapidly disseminate information to phone holders in specific geographic areas. We were pleased with how the EPN worked but discovered that many residents call 9-1-1 to confirm the situation after receiving the EPN message. 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- The rapid growth of Billings is beginning to extend beyond the range of the 800 MHz radio system. Local officials are actively working with the State of Montana and surrounding counties to determine an interoperability plan that meets mandates set forth by Homeland Security. We are exploring the feasibility of utilizing the components of a state-wide VHF radio system for our local public safety needs. Both interoperability and radio replacement will be on-going projects for the foreseeable future. 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY/COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER ACTIVITY BY AGENCY 2004 2005 2006 2007 Airport 109 98 97 82 AMR 8,289 9,413 9,591 9,660 Fire 9,828 11,340 11,629 11,835 County Fire & Law Enforcement 75,729 73,171 72,260 72,901 Police 142,976 143,603 147,761 148,046 TOTAL 236,931 237,625 241,338 242,524 911 Calls Received 54,036 53,786 54,639 55,291 **2006 telephone stats do not include traffic on extensions and ring downs. CJIN / NCIC** OFFICER REQUESTS PROCESSED 2005 2006 2007 Police 153,645 141,183 238,367 Sheriff's Office 68,896 145,932 86,020 Total Requests 222,541 287,115 324,387 **vehicle registration, driver's license, state/national warrants, etc information 15 2004 2005 2006 2007 Airport AMR Fire County Fire & Law Enforcement Police 0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 Airport AMR Fire County Fire & Law Enforcement Police ---PAGE BREAK--- STATION #1 Billings firefighters battle a car fire in downtown Billings. A SHIFT B SHIFT C SHIFT CAPTAIN Sandy Rogers John Dillon Les Solheim Mitch Erdmann Barry O’Donnell Brian Corneliusen ENGINEER Burt Fazio Tom Selleck Terry Larson Alan Harper Mike Martin Marcus Evenson FIREFIGHTER Doug Koffler Corey Trewhella Kevin Bentz Yurii Hanson Briana Masche-Sands Brad Smith Cameron McCamley Matt Meeker Jeff McCullough SWING** Vern Mashek Larry Hart Wayne Fischer Phil Frank Jr. Jeff Brandt John Hailstone Dennis Lenz Pepper Valdez Dan Cotrell Matt Hoppel Andy Ellis Matt Wagner Adam Tipton Chris Voller Ben Jares Ryan Zimmerman Mark Rickbeil Drew Abrams Jason Banfield Chris Moore Craig Riske Dan Zahn Bryan Francis Andrew McLain Greg Roper Cameron Abell Brandon Okins **Swing personnel work at stations for personnel on vacation or sick days Fire Calls Without Exposures EMS Calls Non-Fire Calls HazMat Response Dollar Loss 45 1,480 666 44 $64,685 First In On Calls Back-up on Calls Total Responses 2,235 493 2,728 ---PAGE BREAK--- 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- STATION #2 Billings firefighters put water on a porch on Billings South Side. A SHIFT B SHIFT C SHIFT CAPTAIN Herman Rookhuizen Jeff Bloom Mark Paddock ENGINEER Phil White Darrek Mitchell Kris Kuhr FIREFIGHTER Jason Lyon Sean Biggins Rob Compson Fire Calls Without Exposures EMS Calls Non-Fire Calls HazMat Response Dollar Loss 72 1,384 365 26 $168,980 First In On Calls Back-up on Calls Total Responses 1,847 458 2,305 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- STATION #3 A Billings firefighter battles smoke coming from a house fire on Ave D. A SHIFT B SHIFT C SHIFT CAPTAIN Ron Martin Randy Krieger Robert Dunn ENGINEER Greg Dillon Alan Lohof Vince Christensen FIREFIGHTER Ryan Moore Pat Nagel Rich Schauer Fire Calls Without Exposures EMS Calls Non-Fire Calls HazMat Response Dollar Loss 75 1,338 566 44 $780,342 First In On Calls Back-up on Calls Total Responses 2,023 249 2,272 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- STATION #4 Sandy Rogers battles a house fire on Lewis Avenue. A SHIFT B SHIFT C SHIFT CAPTAIN Greg Bochy Brian McDermott Tim Stavnes ENGINEER Steve Nugent Dave Gilbert Todd Kinkead FIREFIGHTER Joe Sands Brian Mamayek Trevor Krieger Fire Calls Without Exposures EMS Calls Non-Fire Calls HazMat Response Dollar Loss 86 1,203 302 50 $496,855 First In On Calls Back-up on Calls Total Responses 1,641 569 2,210 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- STATION #5 Billings firefighters investigate a fire at King Ave. Video at 32nd St. West & King Ave. West. A SHIFT B SHIFT C SHIFT CAPTAIN Allan Markuson Mark Muretta Kelly Fugere ENGINEER Tom Harvey Ed Thompson Wayne Townsend FIREFIGHTER Chasen Little Kevin Johnson Brandon Fleury Chelsea Stoller Fire Calls Without Exposures EMS Calls Non-Fire Calls HazMat Response Dollar Loss 86 1,318 541 70 $871,197 First In On Calls Back-up on Calls Total Responses 2,015 300 2,315 20 ---PAGE BREAK--- STATION #6 Billings firefighter, Allen McKinney, sprays out hot spots after a grass fire in Billings Heights. A SHIFT B SHIFT C SHIFT CAPTAIN Perry McKinney Ron Snelling Steve Wilson ENGINEER Bret Thormahlen Mike Kroft James FIREFIGHTER Chris Lowe Justin Robertus Allen McKinney Fire Calls Without Exposures EMS Calls Non-Fire Calls HazMat Response Dollar Loss 68 1,023 297 31 $636,780 First In On Calls Back-up on Calls Total Responses 1,419 67 1,486 21 ---PAGE BREAK--- STATION #7 Station #7 at 1501 54th Street West opened December 21, 2007. A SHIFT B SHIFT C SHIFT CAPTAIN Sandy Rogers Mark Muretta Jamie Mertz ENGINEER Pepper Valdez Terry O’Toole FIREFIGHTER Bret Bushfield Pat Nagel George Richards Fire Calls Without Exposures EMS Calls Non-Fire Calls HazMat Response Dollar Loss 0 14 5 0 0 First In On Calls Back-up on Calls Total Responses 19 2 21 22 ---PAGE BREAK--- MAINTENANCE The new Sutphen S2 responding from Station 6. 2007 was a busy year for the Maintenance Division. The Billings Fire Department ordered two new trucks, purchased a tradeshow pumper and four new staff vehicles. The newest pumper is a Sutphen S2. The crews at Station 6 have reported that it is one sweet ride and a great addition to the City of Billings. The other two trucks should be arriving in March 2008. The four new staff vehicles are all in service. A 2008 Ford 550 4dr brush truck is currently being prepared at the maintenance shop by Capt. Ron Snelling, Engineers Alan Harper and Kevin Johnson, plus Firefighter Andy Ellis. With there help and hard work it will be ready for the upcoming wild land fire season. It was the year for many breakdowns and repairs. A reserve truck was totaled after a crash and fortunately we were able to replace it with the tradeshow pumper, the oldest truck suffered an engine seizure, the aerial ladder truck required a transmission rebuild, and the Quint received a rebuilt rear differential. The preventive maintenance program went smooth with the additional help from Rich Schauer and Bryan Francis. A new program has been implemented which will maintain the Nedermans (exhaust systems), station compressors, and generators. Justin Robertus will take good care of the tools and equipment that are so vitally needed but are easily forgotten. With their help and the help from all the crews the Billings Fire Department’s fleet of fire trucks will continue to fight fires and save lives. 23 ---PAGE BREAK--- VEHICLE INVENTORY - DECEMBER 2007 UNIT YR MILEAGE PLATE # MAKE FUNCTION LIFE COST 2008 SUTPHEN, HS- [pending delivery] PUMPER @ Station #7 2022 373,476 4060 2005 23,961 3-2190 SUTPHEN, 70FT MINI-TOWER/PUMPER MINI TOWER @ Station #4 2020 548,102 4061 2003 46,209 3-2018 HME Inc. Serial #20168 PUMPER @ Station #5 2018 307,674 4062 2003 38,857 3-2017 HME Inc. Serial #20169 PUMPER @ Station #1 2018 307,674 4058 2001 66,870 3-1864 SUTPHEN PUMPER @ Station #3 2016 263,700 4059 2001 46,923 3-1863 SUTPHEN PUMPER @ Station #2 2016 263,700 4093 2007 16,551 SUTPHEN, S2 Pumper [HS-4196] PUMPER @ Station #6 2022 285,937 4053 1997 49,905 3-2255 SUTPHEN, 104FT AERIAL AERIAL LADDER @ #1 2012 459,984 2008 SUTPHEN, HS- [delivery pending] PUMPER @ Station # [pending] 2022 373,476 4064 2004 2,310 3-1139 FREIGHTLINER CAB & CHASSIS W/BEALL ALUM TANK WATER TENDER #5 2019 115,868 4088 1997 9.773 3-955 FREIGHTLINER CAB & CHASSIS W/BEALL ALUM TANK WATER TENDER #1 2012 86,769 4072 1998 12,623 3-1672 CHEVROLET CAB & CHASSIS [(BECKER FASTAK] RESCUE 2 2013 86,792 4057 2002 12,388 3-1085 FORD F550 4X4 (1-1/2 TON) BRUSH TRUCK @ #5 2017 42,737 4070 2004 9,497 3-2028 FORD F550 4x4 (1-1/2 TON) BRUSH TRUCK @ #1 2019 54,698 4083 2008 FORD F550 4X4 (1-1/2 TON) NOT YET IN SERVICE BRUSH TRUCK @ # 2019 43,367 4090* 1991 122,061 3-1206 EMERGENCY ONE [RESERVE] PUMPER [Reserve Engine] 2006 240,000 4091 1991 101,712 3-1207 EMERGENCY ONE [RESERVE] PUMPER [Reserve Engine] 2006 188,500 4075 1986 8.068 3-1075 COMMERCIAL VAN AIR VAN @ Station #6 2001 35,000 4068 2004 3,339 3-1172 FREIGHTLINER MODEL MT-55 HAZMAT VAN – HAMMER 4 2019 87,820 4095 1994 N/A 3-1424 WELLS CARGO TRAILER HAZ-MAT DECON TRAILER 2,475 4073 1991 N/A TRAILER HazMat Response HAZ-MAT TRAILER 14,000 + 4065 2004 N/A TRAILER HazMat – Regional Response Unit [State Grant] HAZMAT TRAILER [28’x8’] 96,570 4078 1999 N/A 3-1610 PACE TRAILER (Public Education) FIRE PREVENTION 2,231 4086 1995 N/A N/A JOHN DEERE “GATOR” FIRE 2,500 4092 1992 45,771 3-1306 DODGE 4X4 (1/2-TON) PICKUP PICKUP-UTILITY 1999 13,500 4082 2007 3,294 3-2282 FORD EXPLORER [VIN # ENDING 7430] – [Pub Ed] MID-SIZE SUV – PREVENTION 2019 24,800 4081 2007 3,900 3-2268 CHEVROLET MALIBU [VIN # ENDING IN 1273] FIRE MARSHAL [ODERMANN] 2017 15,379 4097 1997 3-1566 CHEVROLET LUMINA (scheduled for replacement in FY08) FIRE PREVENTION [DIPASQUALE] 2007 16,723 4056 2002 26,710 3-1412 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN [Investigations] FIRE PREVENTION 2012 22,597 4077 2004 24,698 3-2041 FORD TAURUS [VIN # ENDING IN 1926] DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 2014 14,604 4076 2005 26,580 3-2158 FORD TAURUS [VIN # ENDING IN 6013] ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF 2015 14,734 4080 2007 3-2271 CHEVROLET MAILBU FIRE CHIEF 2017 14,629 4055 2002 61,852 3-1383 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4X4 TRAINING / SAFETY 2010 32,460 4079 2007 11,177 3-2287 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4X4 BATTALION CHIEF/INCIDENT CMD 2019 31,591 4071 1994 71,251 3-1378 CHEVY 4X4 (1/2-TON) PICKUP MAINTENANCE 2001 12,600 8 7– PUMPERS 1 – AIR VAN 1 – TECHNICAL RESCUE 1 – PUMPER / MINI-TOWER 1 – HAZMAT VAN 1 – FIRE PREVENTION TRAILER 1 - AERIAL LADDER TRUCK 1 – HAZMAT DECON TRALER 11 – MAINTENANCE, STAFF, BATTALION CHIEF, FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU & TRAINING 2 – WATER TENDERS 2 – HAZMAT TRAILERS 2 – BRUSH TRUCKS & 1 GATOR 1- BRUSH TRUCK [DNRC] TOTAL UNITS: 33 24 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2007 ANNUAL REPORT FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE FIRE CALLS BY STATION STATION NUMBER TOTAL 2007/2008 1ST RESPONSES TOTAL BACK-UP RESPONSES TOTAL STATION RESPONSES YEAR 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 1 2,145 2,235 808 493 2,953 2,728 2 2,030 1,847 526 458 2,556 2,305 3 1,971 2,023 428 249 2,399 2,272 4 1,707 1,641 443 569 2,150 2,210 5 1,898 2,015 505 300 2,403 2,315 6 1,271 1,419 89 67 1,360 1,486 7 19 2 21 TRUCK 1 511 869 511 869 BATTALION CHIEF 468 372 468 372 FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE 164 135 164 135 TOTALS: 11,022 11,199 3,942 3,514 14,964 14,713 25 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 Total 1st Responses Total Back-up Responses Total Responses St. 1 St. 2 St. 3 St. 4 St. 5 St. 6 St. 7 TOTAL CALLS BY STATION / 2007 ---PAGE BREAK--- FIRES EMS CALLS SERVICE CALLS FALSE CALLS TOTAL CALLS 2002 453 6,498 1,422 500 8,873 2003 419 6,634 1,861 426 9,340 2004 379 6,814 1,922 428 9,543 2005 450 7,592 2,528 469 11,309 2006 462 7,749 2,367 444 11,022 2007 432 7,760 2,587 420 11,199 26 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 Fires EMS Service Calls False Calls TOTAL CALLS FOR THE LAST SIX YEARS 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ---PAGE BREAK--- OCCURRENCE OF FIRE CALL INJURIES FOR LAST SIX YEARS 27 CIVILIAN INJURIES FIRE INJURIES CIVILIAN DEATHS 2002 7 3 1 2003 10 2 2 2004 8 0 2 2005 11 1 4 2006 20 3 0 2007 6 0 1 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Civilian Injuries Firefighter Injuries Civilian Deaths 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ---PAGE BREAK--- BREAKDOWN OF FIRE CALLS FIRES TOTALS PERCENT BUILDING FIRES 86 0.77 VEHICLE FIRES 68 0.60 OTHER FIRES 278 2.49 TOTAL FIRES 432 3.86 OVERPRESSURE RUPTURES 9 0.08 RESCUE CALLS TOTALS PERCENT EMS TREATMENT 7,367 65.78 ALL OTHER 393 3.51 TOTAL RESCUE CALLS 7,760 69.29 SERVICE CALLS 625 5.58 HAZARDOUS CONDITION TOTALS PERCENT HAZMAT CALLS 87 0.78 OTHERS 178 1.58 TOTAL 265 2.36 GOOD INTENT 1,684 15.03 FALSE CALLS TOTALS PERCENT MALICIOUS CALLS 9 0.08 OTHER 411 3.67 TOTAL 420 3.75 ALL OTHER CALLS 4 0.05 TOTAL CALLS 11,199 100.00% TOTAL EXPOSURE FIRES 51 TOTAL DOLLAR LOSS $3,018,839 28 ---PAGE BREAK--- DOLLAR LOSS FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS DOLLAR LOSS 2002 DOLLAR LOSS 2003 DOLLAR LOSS 2004 DOLLAR LOSS 2005 DOLLAR LOSS 2006 DOLLAR LOSS 2007 $4,147,132 $1,548,958 $2,697,798 $6,332,397 $4,210,406 $3,018,839 29 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $5,000,000 $5,500,000 $6,000,000 $6,500,000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Billings police and fire officials examine confiscated fireworks. ---PAGE BREAK--- CAUSE OF IGNITION (WITH EXPOSURES) UNDETERMINED EXPOSURE INTENTIONAL UNINTENTIONAL 221 51 61 124 FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT CAUSE UNDER INVESTIGATION ACT OF NATURE 15 3 8 FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO IGNITION (WITH EXPOSURES) MISUSE OF MATERIAL OR PRODUCT MECHANICAL FAILURE, MALFUNCTION ELECTRICAL FAILURE, MALFUNCTION FIRE SPREAD OR CONTROL 88 13 19 65 DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, INSTALLATION DEFICIENCY OPERATIONAL DEFICIENCY NATURAL CONDITION OTHER 1 19 5 273 FIRES BY MONTH (WITHOUT EXPOSURES) JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE 29 16 38 23 21 49 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 96 44 24 19 41 32 FIRES CAUSED BY CHILDREN # OF INCIDENTS # FIRE PERSONNEL RESPONDED # ENGINES RESPONDED # LADDERS RESPONDED # OTHERS RESPONDED DOLLAR LOSS INJURIES CAUSED 12 03 31 5 6 $20,002 0 JUVENILE FIRESETTERS PROGRAM FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS SESSIONS ADULTS CHILDREN HOURS SPENT 2004 11 14 12 20 2005 2006 6 6 7 15 2007 5 6 10 8 30 ---PAGE BREAK--- NUMBER OF INCIDENTS BY THE HOUR MIDNIGHT 1:00 AM 2:00 AM 3:00 AM 4:00 AM 5:00 AM 6:00 AM 7: 00AM 405 381 342 252 229 210 213 352 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM NOON 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 419 429 465 523 561 566 603 665 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM 635 649 658 587 552 581 480 442 31 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 MIDNIGHT 1:00 AM 2:00 AM 3:00 AM 4:00 AM 5:00 AM 6:00 AM 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM NOON 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM INCIDENTS ---PAGE BREAK--- INTENTIONALLY SET FIRES FOR LAST 6 YEARS YEAR TOTAL FIRES FOR YEAR INTENTIONALLY SET FIRES % OF INTENTIONALLY SET FIRES DOLLAR LOSS FOR INTENTIONALLY SET FIRES 2002 453 116 26% $161,054 2003 419 92 22% $97,374 2004 379 86 23% $192,374 2005 450 101 22% $204,590 2006 462 72 15% $556,450 2007 432 61 14% $308,230 BUREAU CONDUCTED - -70 INVESTIGATIONS 32 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 [PHONE REDACTED] 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Fires Intentional ---PAGE BREAK--- 2007 BILLINGS URBAN FIRE SERVICE AREA STATISTICAL SUMMARY Type of Incidents CODE # JAN - MAR 2007 APR - JUN 2007 JUL - SEP 2007 OCT - DEC 2007 2007 YTD TOTAL Fire Other 100 1 4 2 1 8 Building Fire 111 1 1 Cooking Fire, Confined to Container 113 Trash or Rubbish Fire, Contained 118 Fire in mobile property used as a fixed structure 120 1 1 2 Mobile Property Fire (Vehicle) 130 2 1 1 1 5 Natural Vegetation Fire 140 2 10 27 1 40 Outside Rubbish Fire 150 2 2 2 3 9 Special Outside Fire 160 1 1 Cultivated Vegetation, crop fire 170 Overpressure Rupture from Steam 210 Overpressure Rupture from Air or Gas 220 Explosion (no fire) 240 1 1 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 251 1 1 Rescue, emergency medical Call 300 11 7 16 5 39 Medial Assist, Assist EMS crew 311 20 9 15 21 65 EMS call with injury 321 48 51 46 39 184 Vehicle accident with injuries 322 16 17 15 14 62 Lock-in 331 Search 340 1 1 Extrication, rescue 350 1 2 3 Water & ice related rescue 360 1 1 Electrical Rescue 370 Rescue or EMS Standby 381 3 4 7 Flammable Gas or Liquid Condition 410 1 2 3 Toxic Condition 420 2 1 3 6 Radioactive Condition 430 Electrical wiring/equipment Problem 440 1 1 5 1 8 Accident, potential accident 460 4 4 Service Call 500 6 8 19 6 39 Person in Distress 510 Water Problem 520 Smoke or odor Removal 531 Animal Problem 540 Public Service Assistance 550 1 4 2 7 Unauthorized Burning 561 1 1 Standby 571 1 1 Good Intent Call 600 36 21 32 27 116 Wrong Location, No Emergency Found 620 7 7 7 2 23 Authorized Controlled Burning 631 1 5 2 8 Steam, other gas mistaken for Smoke 650 2 2 EMS call, party transported by non-fire agency 661 False Alarm or False Call 700 1 3 1 5 System Malfunction 730 2 1 2 2 7 Unintentional Transmission of Alarm 740 2 2 Severe Weather or Natural Disaster 800 Citizen Complaint 911 TOTAL 168 159 199 136 662 33