2013.5 Fire Report-May 2013 - City of Park Ridge

Park Ri dge Fire Depart mentVolume XIII OUR MI SSI ON: TO LI MI T THE LOSS OF LI FE AND PROPERTY THROUGHPLANNI NG, PREVENTI ON AND RESPONSEA crash involving two vehicles occurred at the intersection of Devon and Brophy on May8, 2013. The driver of one vehicle had to be extricated, quickly rendered treatment andtransported to Lutheran General Hospital. The second vehicle had a patient that requiredtreatment and was transported to Resurrection Hospital. Both vehicles needed to betowed from the scene of the crash.May 2013Volume XIII Issue 1www.parkridgefd.org

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTHighlight of the MonthFire AdministrationFirefighter of the YearThe first annual Park Ridge Kiwanis Public Safety Awards ceremony was held Tuesday, May 14,2013 at the Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit Avenue. This years award recognized an entire crewfor their performance at an emergency medical call that occurred on the day after Christmas, Dec26, 2012, in Park Ridge, Illinois.Pictured below with the crew is: (left to right)Deputy Chief Sorensen, Lieutenant Kevin Plach, Firefighter/Paramedics Mike Isom, Frank Villari,Matt Jarka and (not pictured) Greg Woodford.Lt. Ron Krause celebrated his 30 th anniversary with the Park Ridge Fire Department!Congratulations Ron and thank you for your exemplary service!!1

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTFF/PM Dave Hohmeier celebrated his 30 th anniversary with the Park Ridge FireDepartment!Congratulations Dave and thank you for your exemplary service!!2

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THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTWorld Trade Center Steel UpdateFire AdministrationThe next meeting for the Public Arts Commission will be in June.5

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTResponse StatisticsFire AdministrationCODEMONTHLYREPONSES2012MONTHLYREPONSES2013MONTHLYPERCENT2012MONTHLYPERCENT20131– ambulance 237 242 63% 63%2– single vehicle 56 58 15% 15%3 – full fire 45 41 12% 11%13 – mutual & auto aid 38 42 10% 11%TOTAL RESPONSES 376 383 100% 100%6005004003002001000Code 1 Code 2 Code 3 Code 13 Total20112012201346004100360031002600210016001100600100CURRENT MONTHTOTAL ALARMS YTDIncident ResponseDeputy Chief Jeff SorensenMay 8A two-vehicle crash in South Park on Devon Ave. at Brophy Avenue resultedin two patients being transported, one to Lutheran General Hospital and theother to Resurrection Medical Center. One of the drivers had to be extricatedfrom the vehicle. Squad #35 was on scene to provide for the use of the rescuetool.May 16 Engine #35 responded on a change of quarters to Schiller Park Fire Station #1while crews there battled a structure fire.6

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTMay 17 A crash occurred on Devon Avenue at Hamlin Avenue. A total of two (2)Ambulances responded to this crash, one of which was mutual aid due tomultiple, concurrent calls.May 17May 17May 18May 24May 26May 28A crash occurred at Luther Lane and Dempster Street. One patient wastransported by Ambulance to Lutheran General Hospital.A crash at 1236 N Potter occurred when a car struck a parkway tree. A total oftwo (2) Ambulances responded to this crash, one patient was transported withAdvanced Life Support to Lutheran General Hospital, and another patient wastransported with Basic Life Support to Resurrection Medical Center.Tower #36 responded to Niles for a fire in a detached garage at 7904 Park, inthe area North of Dempster Street and East of Milwaukee Avenue. The fireextended to the siding of the neighbor’s garage before it was extinguished.Companies responding to an activated medical alert alarm, found an elderlyfemale with exposure to carbon monoxide. Upon entry into home, the soleoccupant/patient was found to be disoriented and weak. A passive "CO”detector on one of the Fire Department medical equipment bags activatedshortly after entry into the home. At this point, the occupant and all crewmembers were evacuated from the home to the ambulance, where advancedlife support care was provided to the patient and she was quickly transportedto Lutheran General Hospital. Upon further investigation, it was determinedthat the flue of furnace had become disconnected and furnace was expellingexhaust byproduct into the home. The mechanicals were disconnected; thehouse was ventilated and further secured. Additional family members of thepatient were notified of the situation.Engine #35 responded into Norridge to assist at a fire in a detached garage at4100 Overhill.Tower #36 responded to a fourth alarm fire in suburban Stone Park, IL.Flames were seen shooting from the roof of the Durango Food Mart at 1651 NMannheim Road shortly before noon. There were several apartments abovethe small grocery store. There was one person, a civilian, injured in the fire.Fire InvestigationLieutenant Derek DeckerMay 6Engine 35 responded to the 3000 block of Touhy for an outside fire. Upon arrival,Engine 35 found a tree on fire which was quickly extinguished with a 1 ¾” preconnectedhoseline. No monetary damage resulted.The investigation concluded that the fire was caused when a cigarette was disposedinside of a hollow tree. The fire was classified as accidental.7

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTMay 7Tower 36 responded to the 0-100 block of Busse for an outside fire. A small mulchfire was found and quickly extinguished with a portable water extinguisher. Nomonetary damage resulted.The investigation could not identify a source of heat for ignition. The fire wasclassified as undetermined.May 10Tower 36 responded to the 700 block of Wisner for an outside fire. Upon arrival, thecontents of a metal garbage can were burning. A portable fire extinguisher was usedto extinguish the fire. No monetary damage resulted.The investigation determined fireworks that were thrown in the garbage can ignitedthe contents. The fire was classified as accidental.May 15Tower 36 responded to the 1700 block of Dempster for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, asmall fire in the engine compartment was still burning after attempts by LGH securityto extinguish the fire with extinguishers. A portable fire extinguisher was used toextinguish the remaining fire. Monetary damage estimates were listed as $4,200.The investigation concluded the fire originated in the engine compartment; however,a specific cause was not determined. The fire was classified as undetermined.May 16Tower 36 responded to the 200 block of Grand for an outside fire. Upon arrival, theremnants of a grill that had been on fire were found. The homeowners extinguishedthe fire prior to the Fire Department’s arrival. No monetary damage provided.The investigation concluded the fire originated in the grease trap of the propanefueledgrill during the warm-up phase of cooking. The fire was classified asaccidental.May 20Tower 36 responded to the area of Potter and Woodland for an outside fire. Uponarrival, a small fire along the gutter of the curb was found involving natural vegetation.The fire was stomped out by fire personnel. No monetary damage resulted.The investigation concluded the fire resulted when a cigarette was disposed ofimproperly into the dry, natural vegetation. The fire was classified as accidental.May 30Engine 35 responded to the area of S. Greenwood and W. Crescent for a vehicle fire.Upon arrival, a small fire located in the wheel well of a car had already beenextinguished by Park Ridge Police prior to the Fire Department’s arrival by use of adry chemical extinguisher. Monetary damage estimates were listed as $1,000.While the origin was clear (driver’s side front wheel well), the cause could not bedetermined. The fire was classified as undetermined.8

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTTrainingBattalion Chief Scott SankeyQuick DrillThroughout the month the Training Division assigns various quick drills to be discussed at themorning roll call. The May Quick Drills covered: Exposure Protection Single Family Dwelling Fire Scenario Strip Mall Fires Map Grid 3684 Review After Action Reviews METRA Passenger LoadsWord of the WeekThroughout the month, shift members at each station are assigned a word. The member researchesthe word as it relates to the fire service and presents his/her findings to the rest of his station duringthe morning roll call meeting. The words for May were:Cementitious Containing or composed of cement Has cement like propertiesPsychological Decontamination The process performed when persons who have been involved in a situation think they havebeen contaminated and want to be decontaminated Responders who have identified that the persons who have not been contaminated shouldstill consider what can be done to make them feel betterReport of the WeekThroughout the month the shifts are assigned a report from the National Firefighters Near Miss webportal. The site provides firefighters a place to anonymously document and share their close callsand near miss experiences with other firefighters around the country. By sharing these reports wehope to prevent similar situations from happening in the future. The following report was covered inMay: Chief nearly runs over hose roller (firefighter rolling hose behind vehicle)Job Performance Requirements (JPR’s) Triple Layer Load Single Firefighter Ladder Raises Two Firefighter Ladder RaisesAutomatic-Aid TrainingStation 35 personnel participated in a walk-through of the new outlet mall behind “The Park” inRosemont.Outside TrainingNo outside training this month9

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTMay Training Hours AnalysisDescriptionHoursNFPA 1410 PerformanceStandards 5Aerial Operations 5.5ALGH System CE 103Apparatus Familiarization 0.75Automatic Aid Training 5Communications/Radios 28.25Dive Team Training 9Driver Operator Training 145.5Emergency Medical Services 48.66EMS Skills 4Hazmat Awareness andOperations 21Fire Investigator Drill 36Fire Investigator Experience 1Job Performance Requirements 73Post Incident Analysis 3Pump Operations 1.75Report of the Week 10.5Daily SCBAFamiliarization/Checks 79.52SCBA Skills Training 0.25SOG Review 0.33Quick Drills 55.4Technical Rescue TeamTraining 3Word of the Week 20.5Total Hours 659.91Special TeamsBattalion Chief Scott SankeyHazardous Materials Team (HAZMAT)On May 22, MABAS Division III conducted a 4-hour training drill at the Evanston Fire Department.The training consisted of the utilization of the CAMEO software program that is used to calculate thespread of a toxic plume when a chemical is spilled or released into the atmosphere.Underwater and Rescue and Recovery Team (URRT)Members of the Park Ridge URRT participated in the MABAS Division III swift water drill this month.On May 16, several MABAS Division III departments participated in a dive training drill, which was10

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORThosted by the Prospect Heights Fire Department in a section of the Des Plaines River near ChicagoExecutive Airport. Swift water boat navigation, victim rescue and rope rigging were just a few of thetopics covered during the drill.Technical Rescue Team (TRT)In May, the TRT participated in structural collapse skills stations. These stations were held atNIPSTA and included concrete cutting and lifting skills.Apparatus & EquipmentBattalion Chief John HansonDue to the high amount of miles and the stresses that the vehicles are put under, it is critical that weperform routine and emergency maintenance in cooperation with the City Garage. Below is a list ofthe maintenance completed for the month:F-31 2005 Ambulance - Repaired brake lights- Repaired bench seat and arm restF-32 2005 Ambulance - Replaced alternatorF-33 2005 Ambulance - Front end alignment- Replace wheel cover- Replaced auto ejectF-35 2001 Rescue Squad - Multiple light repairedF-41 1995 Engine - Replaced telescopic light- Multiple lights repaired- Repaired door ajar switch- Replaced emergency warning light switchF-42 1996 Engine - Repaired pump primer- Replaced siren foot switchF-45 2001 Tower Ladder - Quarterly aerial ladder maintenance- Repaired jump seat- Replaced radiatorPatient “packaged” and ready to transport to the hospital11

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTFire PreventionLieutenant Kevin PlachActivity Monthly Totals 2012 Monthly Totals 2013Initial Inspections 73 115Re-Inspections 56 20Pre-Permit Meetings 4 1Construction Visits 5 7Final Inspections 8 6Plan reviews 28 26Sprinkler Hydros 2 2Storage Tank Installs 0 0Storage Tank Removals 0 0Residential Sprinklers 0 0Fire Flow Tests 4 1Fire Alarm Tests 6 2Fire Pump Tests 0 4Key Box Insp./Installs 3 1Hood Test 2 0Single Family Home Inspections 0 0Citations 0 0Meetings 14 19Fire Drills 2 2Seminar/Schools 3 1Complaints 5 3Shift Tours 3 0Public Education Tours 0 0Total 218 210Year to Date 834 759Car Seat Safety Checks38 car seat safety checks were performed in May.CPR and First Aid classes45 people attended CPR classes in the month of May.The following classes were provided:1 Health Care Provider class1 Heart Saver AED classCPR and First Aid training was provided to: 25 members of the Park Ridge Public Library 20 people in our 2 public classes12

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTPark Ridge Fire Explorer Post 3536Both scheduled classes for the month of May were cancelled due to a lack of advisors.Monthly TipSenior Administrative AssistantJennifer SteurerRecycling InformationEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSIn a disaster, local officials and relief workers cannot reach everyone immediately. Help may notarrive for hours or days. You and your family -- and don't forget to include the needs of those withdisabilities -- need to be prepared ahead of time because you won't have time to shop or search forthe supplies you will need when a disaster strikes.Most disasters are natural disasters, the result of some force of nature, such as tornadoes,hurricanes, and floods. Some natural disasters can be predicted, such as hurricanes and severewinter storms, while others, such as tornadoes and earthquakes, happen with little or no warning.Some disasters are the cause of human actions, intentional or unintentional. A disaster plan will helpwith safety, security, and comfort.Regardless of the type of disaster, there are things you can do to prepare. Contact your local RedCross chapter, visit the FEMA Web site, or Ready.gov to make sure you are aware of the potentialfor natural disasters in your community. After you have identified the types of disasters that couldstrike where you live, create a family disaster plan that can apply to any type of disaster – natural,unintentional, or intentional.Prepare an emergency supplies kitDisaster can occur suddenly and without warning. They can be frightening for adults, but they aretraumatic for children if they don't know what to do when these events occur. Children depend ondaily routines. When an emergency disturbs their routine, children can become nervous. In anemergency, they'll look to parents or other adults to help.How parents react to an emergency gives children an indication on how to act. They see theirparents' fear as proof that the danger is real. A parent's response during this time may have a longtermimpact. Including children in the family's recovery plans will help them feel that their life willreturn to normal.Families should prepare an emergency supplies kit and develop a plan. Practice your plan so thateveryone will remember what to do in an emergency. Everyone in the home, including children,should play a part in the family's response and recovery efforts. Remember: make the plan simpleso everyone can remember the details.13

THE PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTMONTHLY REPORTMore information on this topicCenters for Disease Control and PreventionFederal Emergency Management AgencyReady.govContact your local office of emergency management for details about your community's specificplans for response to disasters and other emergencies.14