San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Annual Statistical Report FY 2004

Accomplishments in FY 2004:Urban Search and Rescue1. On September 30, 2003, CA TF-8 became WMD-capable under the requirements set forthby the US Department of Homeland Security. Task Force capability has increased withtraining and equipment to include technical hazardous materials detection, mitigation, andthe extraction of victims contaminated by effects of WMD.2. CA TF-8 became light Task Force capable, including defensive water operations.3. CA TF-8 has expanded their personnel from 186 to 210 to meet the Task Force WMDrequirements.4. Task Force expanded canine capabilities from 2 to 4 handlers and dogs.5. Conducted a full scale national canine evaluation.6. CA TF-8 developed specifications and purchased US&R fleet, and currently waiting fordelivery. The fleet consists of: (2) 2 axle truck tractors, (2) 48’ flatbed trailers, (2) 26’ vanbody trucks, and (1) 15,000 pound fork lift.7. CA TF-8 program management was temporally assigned to support the Cedar Firedocumentation damage assessment, After Action Report and other post incident activities.8. The Cooperative Agreement for FY04 was awarded by FEMA for $973,035.00.9. A preparedness audit of CA TF-8 was conducted by the Federal Office of InspectorGeneral.10. One canine team passed the Type I evaluation, CA TF-8 now has 3 Type I and 1 Type II.11. CA TF-8 conducted a 3-day exercise that accomplished the following objectives; AssemblyPoint Management, Task Force call out and mobilization, and Task Force support of theSDFD’s DOC.12. CA TF-8 sponsored the following national and state training: National Task Force Leaders,US&R Safety Officer Training, Technical Search and Canine Search Evaluations.Additionally, CA TF-8 supported training of Task Force members in logistics, planning,Structures Specialist II and various NWCG courses.13. The Task Force new member application process was completed and 23 new memberswere selected. All new members were provided new member orientation, WMD enhancedoperations and a WMD baseline, medical screening.14. CA TF-8 deployed Task Force personnel to the following incidents: G-8 Summit in Georgia,Democratic Convention in Boston, Republican Convention in New York City, andHurricanes Charlie, Frances and Ivan.HIRT1. HIRT contract awarded to SDFD in the amount of $683,215, which represents an increaseof 41%, or $199,297, from the previous contract.2. A Battalion Chief was hired to serve as the HazMat Program Manager.3. Haz Mat role in US&R was expanded to provide WMD response capabilities.4. Haz Mat provided department-wide training on Mass Casualty Decontamination.5. Haz Mat implemented the Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT). This multidisciplinary43