WEEKLY BULLETIN - City of Los Angeles

LO S ANG ELES FIR E DEPA RT M E N T
WEEKLY
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
DAVID W. FLEMING, President MEL WILSON, Vice-President
JAMES E. ACEVEDO, Commissioner
ELIZABETH H. LOWE, Commissioner
CHERYL PETERSEN, Commissioner
Los Angeles Fire Department
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RETIREMENT DINNERS
Name: Brett P. FREYDER, Engineer, F.S. 72 “A”
Place: Fire Station 72, 6811 DeSoto Ave., Canoga Park
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 18, 2000–(“C” shift on duty)
Social Hour: 5:00 p.m.-Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Food & Price: Chicken, Tri-tip and Ribs, $35, includes tax, tip
and gift.
Reservations: Call F.S. 72 (818) 884-7623, Legal Liaison Unit
(213) 485-5979, or Equipment Engineering
(213) 485-6106
ALL ARE WELCOME
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Name: Robert BREWIS, Captain II, F.S. 112 “B”
Place: Ports O’Call Restaurant, Berth 76, San Pedro
Date & Time: Monday, May 8, 2000–(“C” shift on duty)
Social Hour: 6:30 p.m.-Dinner: 7:30 p.m.
Food & Price: Beef, chicken, fish buffet, $40, includes tax, tip
and gift.
Reservations: Call F.S. 112–(310) 548-9919
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Name: John M. SCHERREI, Assistant Chief, Division 2-A
Place: Brookside Country Club, 133 N. Rosemont, Pasadena
Date & Time: Thursday, May 4, 2000–(“C” shift on duty)
Social Hour: 6:00 p.m.-Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Food & Price: Grilled Top Sirloin Steak or Stuffed Breast of
Chicken, $35, includes tax, tip and gift.
Reservations: Division II Office (213) 485-6297 or Bureau of
Emergency Services Office (213) 485-6016
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Name: Greg CARLE, Captain I, F.S. 27 “C”
Place: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Oscar Room
7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 9, 2000–(“A” shift on duty)
Social Hour: 6:30 p.m.-Dinner: 7:30 p.m.
Food & Price: Prime Rib or Boneless Breast of Chicken filled with
Lobster & Sun Dried Tomatoes, $37, includes tax, tip
and gift.
Reservations: Call F.S. 27 at (323) 464-9752 or (323) 464-9474
ALL ARE WELCOME
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Name: Wendell SIMMS, Captain II, F.S. 1 “B”
Place: Luminarias Restaurant
3500 Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 24, 2000–(“C” shift on duty)
Social Hour: 6:00 p.m.-Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Food & Price: Chicken or beef, $35, includes tax, tip and gift.
Reservations: Call F.S. 1 (323) 224-9246
ALL ARE WELCOME
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
BULLETIN
FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
200 N. MAIN STREET
WILLIAM R. BAMAT T R E
Fire Chief and General Manager
LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMS AGENCY
MEDICAL CONFERENCE
April 10 & 11, 2000–Sheraton Universal Hotel
The Los Angeles County EMS Agency, in collaboration with
provider agencies, hospitals, medical associations, and EMS
Agencies from surrounding counties, presents a medical conference
with EMS perspectives on Ye s t e r d a y, To d a y, and
Tomorrow. They will also feature the first L.A. County EMS
Awards Luncheon.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Ronald Stewart, M.D.
First Paramedic Training Institute Medical Director
Gordon Graham, Attorney
Risk Management Expert
Victoria LaCerva, M.D.
Noted Speaker on Violence
Conference registration is $125.00 and continuing education
credit will be provided. Mark your calendars.
1 0 T H ANNUAL LAFD ARSON SHOOTOUT
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Date & Ti m e : M o n d a y, May 8, 2000 – “C” shift on duty
Check-in at 6:30 a.m. with tee times
starting at 7:15 a.m.
Place: Braemar Country Club
4001 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana
Format: Two person (partners) scramble consisting of
three flights on one course
Cost: $100.00 per player entry fee includes green
fees and cart, continental breakfast, tee gifts,
awards, cash prizes, hole-in-one prizes, and
barbecue luncheon
Contact: Mike Camello, Tim Crass, David Liske or Te r r y
DePackh at (213) 485-6095 (Arson Section)
Entry and payment is due prior to April 30, 2000
A silent auction and raffle will be held following the
tournament with proceeds donated to the
Widows and Orphans Fund

2000 FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY
This year Fire Service Recognition Day will be on Saturday,
May 13, 2000, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This annual event
provides each of us with an opportunity to increase the public’s
awareness of their Fire Department’s varied roles.
This year the Department’s theme for Fire Service
Recognition Day is “Bonding with the Community.” Each
LAFD fire station will be opened to the community for educational
tours and informational displays.
There will be special demonstrations and displays at the following
locations:
Crenshaw Area Rancho Cienega Park,5001 Rodeo Rd.
East Los Angeles El Sereno Park,2500 Eastern Ave.
Hollywood 1325 Cahuenga Blvd.
Pacific Palisades Fire Station 69, 15045 Sunset Blvd.
San Pedro Ports O’Call Village
Sherman Oaks Fire Station 88, 5101 N. Sepulveda Bl.
South Central 108 th and Main St.
Woodland Hills Topanga Canyon and Victory Bl.
ASSIGN HIRE REDUCTION
Assign hiring has been reduced, but not eliminated. The following is
a record of the amount of assign hiring since August 1999.
Aug. 1999 1 8 3 Assign Hires- 127 firefighters & 56 paramedics
132 on weekends
251 members worked out of rank to replace
223 Assign Hires
Sept. 1999 1 0 8 Assign Hires- 78 firefighters & 30 paramedics
88 on weekends
223 members worked out of rank to replace
223 Assign Hires
Oct. 1999 111 Assign Hires- 86 firefighters & 25 paramedics
109 on weekends, 22 on Halloween
264 members worked out of rank
Nov. 1999 20 Assign Hires- 16 firefighters & 4 paramedics
4 on weekends, 16 on Thanksgiving Day
245 members worked out of rank
Dec. 1999 47 Assign Hires- 35 FFs & 12 PMs
(Recall on 12/31 not included)
18 on weekends, 17 Christmas Eve, 10 Christmas Day
487 members worked out of rank
Jan. 2000 23 Assign Hires- 7 firefighters & 16 paramedics
20 on weekends, 11 on New Year’s Day
356 members worked out of rank
Feb. 2000 4 Assign Hires- 2 firefighters & 2 paramedics
3 on weekends, 1 on Valentine’s Day
246 members worked out of rank
March 2000 1 Assign Hire- 0 firefighters & 1 paramedic
(first 12 days) 1 on weekend
079 members worked out of rank
The assign hiring has been reduced due to several factors, including the
following. On October 10th, Apparatus Operators, Engineers and
Inspectors were allowed to be hired as a Firefighter or
Firefighter/Paramedic five days prior to the unfilled vacancy. On October
24th, Firefighter/Paramedics were detailed to fill vacancies on Paramedic
Rescue Ambulances. A total of 84 Firefighter/Paramedics were detailed
for one month durations through January 12th. On November 10th,
Captains were allowed to work overtime as a Firefighter or
Firefighter/Paramedic on rescue ambulances five days prior to the
unfilled vacancy. During the months of January and February, 14
Firefighters graduated from paramedic school and were assigned to
Paramedic Rescue Ambulances. On February 13th, 44 Firefighter
recruits began their one-year probation at their first assignment.
Q U A R T E R LY D E PARTMENT STAT I S T I C S
During the months of October, November and December of 1999:
The ten most frequently dispatched incidents were:
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
W E E K LY U P D AT E
GUNS and HOSES
MountainGate Country Club
Invites
Southern California’s
POLICE OFFICERS and FIREFIGHTERS
out for a day at the gate
Monday, May 22, 2000
“C” Shift on duty
11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
(Registration and Driving Range opens at 9:30 a.m.)
$65 per player
I n c l u d e s:
GREEN FEES, CART FEES, RANGE BALLS,
LUNCH, RAFFLE TICKET
Field is limited to 72 players, so make your reservations early
For more information call:
Scott Randall (310) 476-6215, ext. 228
1. “AA” Automatic alarm 46 incidents per day
2. “6D1” Severe respiratory distress 37 incidents per day
3. “29B1” Traffic accident-possibly
dangerous injuries 34 incidents per day
4. “26B1” Sick person-unknown
symptoms 34 incidents per day
5. “32B1” Unknown medical problem 32 incidents per day
6. “31D1” Unconsciousness 30 incidents per day
7. “12D4” Continuous seizure 28 incidents per day
8. “6D3” Breathing problems-pale,
sweating, or changing color 24 incidents per day
9. “6C1” Difficulty breathing 24 incidents per day
10.“32D1” Unknown medical problem,
life status questionable 23 incidents per day
The ten most frequently dispatched EMS Categories were:
1. “6” Breathing Problems 107 incidents per day
2. “29” Traffic Accidents 95 incidents per day
3. “26” Sick Person 64 incidents per day
4. “32” Unknown Problems 61 incidents per day
5. “10” Chest Pain 54 incidents per day
6. “17” Falls / Back Injuries 42 incidents per day
7. “31” Unconsciousness 40 incidents per day
8. “4” Assault / Rape 38 incidents per day
9. “12” Convulsions / Seizures 35 incidents per day
10. “30” Traumatic Injuries 32 incidents per day
The most frequently dispatched non-EMS incidents were:
1. “AA” Automatic alarm 46 incidents per day
2. “AUTO” Automobile fire 18 incidents per day
3. “SF” Structure fire 15 incidents per day
4. “RF” Rubbish fire 14 incidents per day
5. “ENG” Engine only, unclassified 10 incidents per day
6. “RS” Reported smoke 9 incidents per day
7. “INVAL” Invalid 8 incidents per day
8. “LNG” Leaking natural gas 5 incidents per day
9. “SD” Smoke detector 5 incidents per day
10. “E” Electrical failure 5 incidents per day
11. “ELEV” Stuck elevator 4 incidents per day
12. “FLOOD”` Investigate flooding 4 incidents per day
13. “LOCKO” Lockout 4 incidents per day
14. “WIRE” Wires down 4 incidents per day
15. “CHEM” Chemical spill 3 incidents per day
16. “INVEST” Investigation 3 incidents per day
17. “BELLS” Bells ringing 3 incidents per day
18. “GRASS” Grass fire 3 incidents per day
19. “WASH” Washdown 3 incidents per day
20. “FO” Fire out 2 incidents per day
21. “WFLOW” Waterflow alarm 2 incidents per day
22. “HYDRA” Hydrant shut-off 2 incidents per day
Future Weekly Bulletins will feature the average number of
daily fire and EMS incidents.