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1 BEDFORD TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT 016 ANNUAL REPORT

2 Executive Summary Following is the Annual Report of the Bedford Township Fire Department (BTFD) for Calendar Year 016. This document provides a variety of graphs and metrics reflecting all of the activities of the BTFD activities. BTFD responded to,645 calls for service, this is almost a 7% increase over our 015 calls. Firefighters arrived on the scene of a building fire with an average response time of 7 minutes and 35 seconds. The national standard benchmark for a suburban department such as BTFD is recommended to be eight minutes or less for 90% of the time. Our average response time to all incidents in 016 was 6 minutes and 58 seconds. This is a reduction of 4 seconds from our 015 average response time of 7 minutes and seconds. Our average arrival time on medical calls was 6 minutes and 46 seconds, a reduction of 3 seconds from our average arrival time in 015. Some of these numbers numbers may not seem like a lot, but in our line of work, every second counts. Emergency Medical Services continues to be a major focus because 1,930 (73%) of our total calls were rescue and emergency medical responses. CPR recertification courses were held in 015 and continue on a bi-annual basis. Our annual audit and license renewal from the State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services Life Support Agency was conducted and received on May, 016. In 016 the department provided,381 hours of monthly online and practical training opportunities to maintain our firefighting skills and our mandated EMS continuing education requirements. This amounts to 8 hours of training per month for each of our individuals in addition to responding to calls and other public service opportunities. Insurance Services Organization (ISO) conducted a five year audit and inspection of our entire organization in October, 016. This provides information insurance companies use to help determine the insurance rates of properties within Bedford. BTFD is now classified as a 4/4Y Department which reflects a significant improvement from the previous 5/8B classification. Assuming all other factors are equal, the price of property insurance is lower in a community with a lower classification than in a community with a higher classification. BTFD was awarded a Safety Grant for $,000 from Michigan Gas Utilities and Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. This grant was used to purchase amplifiers for use in our SCBA Face Pieces to enhance communication on incident scenes. We also applied for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Department of Homeland Security for just under $30,000. This will be used to purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including coats, pants, gloves, and accessories. Results from that request will be available in mid-017. BTFD received a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $6, paid over a four year period for our recruiting and retention purposes. We continue to utilize this grant in providing tuition assistance to members participating in appropriately related college classes while pursuing a Fire/EMS degree. Hands on training in firefighting skills has a strong focus for BTFD under the oversight of the training committee led by Deputy Chief Kirk Keane. This group manages monthly training, usually held at the BTFD Training Tower from May through November. The subject matter of the training is based on our biggest risks and current needs. BTFD had 17 Public Education programs including our annual Safety Day in October. Through these events we had the opportunity to be in contact with and educate 381 adults and 1,31 children in Fire Prevention techniques. We gave away just under 100 free smoke detectors throughout the community and installed a number of them. These were provided to our Department through the generosity of local merchants.

3 We made significant modifications at a cost of over $35,000 to our Fire Training Tower located behind the Township Hall on Jackman Road. This 0 year old structure is used on a regular basis by BTFD and neighboring departments. The improvements were done to comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements to maintain the integrity of the structure and the safety of the end users our Firefighters. It is worth noting that in 016 all,645 incidents would have occurred regardless of whether or not anyone showed up to provide assistance. However, because of the following men and women of the Bedford Township Fire Department these situations did receive the assistance needed in the most professional, talented, and dedicated manner possible. They respond because they like helping people. They leave the dinner table or birthday party to assist someone who may be having the worst day of their life. They awaken from a sound sleep in the middle of the night because the alarm sounds. I thank each and every one of the following for their time of service to the Department and their commitment to the citizens of Bedford Township: FF/EMTB Jason Andrews 14 Years LT./EMTB Kathy Bankowski 14 Years FF/MFR Bud Billings 34 Years FF/MFR John Bills 4 Months LT/EMTB Dave Box 14 Years FF Travis Brown 1 Year FF/MFR Roger Brushaber 44 Years LT/EMTB Jeff Brushaber Years LT/EMTB Phil Dale 15 Years FF Mark Damazyn 4 Months FF/EMTB John DeFalco Years CPT/EMTB Scott Duvall 30 Years FF/EMTB Tanner Duvall Years FF/EMTB Chris Finn Years FF/EMTP Jason Fritz 7 Years FF/EMTB Joe Gangway 36 Years FF/EMTB Jeff Hall 4 Months FF/EMTB Rod Hill 7 Years FF/EMTB Josh Hinojosa 4 Months DEP.CHIEF/EMTP Kirk Keane 3 Years FF/EMTB Ken Kilman 5 Years LT/EMTB Jim Lykowski 17 Years FF/EMTB Jack Maison Years FF/EMTB Brandon Ouellette 1 Year FF/EMTP Brad Periat 19 Years FF Jason Phillips Years FF/EMTB Joe Phillips 1 Years FF/EMTB Adam Pickard 1 Year FF/EMTB Casey Pollins 1 Year FF/EMTB Larry Porter 11 Years FF/EMTB Mark Prenkert 5 Years FF/EMTP Don Putinta 6 Years FF/EMTB Jason Sahloff 1 Year FF/EMTB Cory Schoendorf 1 Year FF/EMTB Brittany Seger 3 Years FF/EMTB Josh Shinaver 16 Years FF/EMTB Chris Smith Years CPT/EMTB Doug Steinman 0 Years FF/EMTB Brian Tenney Years FF/EMTP Bob Vanklingeren 1 Year FF/EMTB Josh Yelverton 3 Years FF/EMTB Aaron Yoakam 3 Years Respectfully submitted; Ron Whipple, FM Fire Chief/Fire Marshall Bedford Township Fire Department 3

Number of Incidents Total Incidents Per Year 003-016 3,000,645,500,3,433,44,30,478,000 1,740 1,790 1,73 1,866 1,91,01 1,975 1,977 1,500 1,000 500 0 Year 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 01 013 014

4 Number of Incidents Total Incidents Per Year ,000,645,500,3,433,44,30,478,000 1,740 1,790 1,73 1,866 1,91,01 1,975 1,977 1,500 1, Year This chart shows the number of calls for service in the last fourteen years. The increase indicates the need for additional services for the community. The increase may also indicate a need for a risk reduction plan that includes public safety education to help reduce the number of incidents where possible. 4

Average Time in Minutes Average Response Time To Common Incidents 8:4 8:01 7:35 7:1 6:46 6:55 5:55 6:00 4:48 3:36 :4 1:1 0:00 Assist Invalid Motor Vehicle Accident With Injuries EMS Call Passenger

5 Average Time in Minutes Average Response Time To Common Incidents 8:4 8:01 7:35 7:1 6:46 6:55 5:55 6:00 4:48 3:36 :4 1:1 0:00 Assist Invalid Motor Vehicle Accident With Injuries EMS Call Passenger Vehicle Fire Building Fire Type Of Incident **Response time is determined from the time our monitor tones are activated until the first person or apparatus arrives on scene. Based on incident type, the department may or may not respond with lights and sirens. Manpower on apparatus depends on the nature of the incident. In some instances the apparatus is manned with as few as two personnel while at other times it is manned with four. A large number of personnel are not radio equipped and they often arrived at scenes prior to the apparatus arriving, but they have no means of notifying dispatch of arrival. 5

Number of Incidents Number of Incidents Month January February March April May June July August September October

Incidents By Day of the Week and By Shift 450 400 363 40 389 38 39 384 350 333 300 50 00 150 Total Shift #1 00:01-08:00

5%) Day of the Week and Percentage of Total Incidents 170 160 150 140 130 10 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 0 10 0 66 65

6:00 AM 5:00 AM 4:00 AM 3:00 AM :00 AM Incidents By Hour 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Time of Day 9:00 PM 8:00 PM 7:00 PM

6 Number of Incidents Number of Incidents Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Incidents by Month Number of Incidents Incidents By Day of the Week and By Shift Total Shift #1 00:01-08:00 Shift # 08:01-16:00 Shift #3 16:01-00: Sunday (1.6%) Tuesday (16.0%) Thursday (14.4%) Saturday (14.5%) Day of the Week and Percentage of Total Incidents :00 AM 1:00 AM :00 AM 8:00 AM 7:00 AM 6:00 AM 5:00 AM 4:00 AM 3:00 AM :00 AM Incidents By Hour 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Time of Day 9:00 PM 8:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 4:00 PM 3:00 PM :00 PM 1:00 PM 11:00 PM 10:00 PM The charts on this page help us to determine when our heaviest call volume occurs. The upper chart shows that the busiest call volumes are typically the fall and the winter months. The middle chart shows the day of the week when we have the most calls. The lower chart show our busiest time is between noon and 4:00 pm. 6

7 Incident Type by Percentage False Alarm & False Call 91 Incidents 3.4% Assist Invalid 193 Incidents 7.3% Service Call 7 Incidents.7% Good Intent Call 57 Incidents 9.7% Fire 56 Incidents.1% Hazardous Conditions (No Fire) 45 Incidents 1.7% Rescue and EMS Incident 1,930 Incidents 73.0% This chart reinforces the importance of EMS service to our community. This helps determine our apparatus and equipment needs, our training needs, and a need for risk reduction education. A majority of our calls are for senior citizens suggesting a need to reduce risks for this age group. 7

Number of Inspections/Re-Inspections/Violations Fire Inspections Per Year 010-016 700 674 643 600 543 551 587 500 444 500 504 461 466 453 474 444 487 476 449 448 453 400 398 318 300 67 00 100 0 010

As the properties requiring inspection increase, we notice the number of violations fluctuate but generally have decreased since 010.

8 Number of Inspections/Re-Inspections/Violations Fire Inspections Per Year Inspections Re-Inspections Violations The charts on this page show the number of inspections, re-inspections, and violations for the past seven years. As the properties requiring inspection increase, we notice the number of violations fluctuate but generally have decreased since 010. This is typically due to consistent safety inspections from year to year. If the violations tend to remain high, this would indicate a need for fire safety education for businesses and their staff or a need to implement code violation fees as a method of enforcement. Types of Businesses Inspected Inspected Re-Inspected Violations Assy. Indu. Educ. Bus. Merc. Ch.Care Firewks. Resd. Stor. Haz. Inst. Types of Businesses and Followup 8

Fires Involving Value Heavy Equipment Incidents 4% Grass, Woods or Brush 5 Incidents 9% Other 7 Incidents 13% Dumpster or Outside Receptacle 3 Incidents 5% Cooking Fire, confined

commercial buildings. The emphasis on fire prevention should go beyond the community s commercial structures.

9 Fires Involving Value Heavy Equipment Incidents 4% Grass, Woods or Brush 5 Incidents 9% Other 7 Incidents 13% Dumpster or Outside Receptacle 3 Incidents 5% Cooking Fire, confined to container 3 Incidents 5% Fires in Structure other 1 Incident % Passenger Vehicle 3 Incidents 5% Building 3 Incidents 57% Our biggest risk involving fires are residential and commercial buildings. The emphasis on fire prevention should go beyond the community s commercial structures. Public education that deals with electrical safety, home heating, and safe cooking should be emphasized in 017 to help families stay fire safe in their own homes. Dollar Value Saved and Lost Total Amount Lost $1,40,650 15% Total Amount Saved $7,656,50 85% 9

10 Incidents by Census Tract Number Rauch Rd Samaria Rd Erie Rd Secor Rd 5 Douglas Rd Jackman Rd Lewis Ave Crabb Rd Minx Rd Temperance Rd Dean Rd Sterns Rd Smith Rd F6 F5 F4 F3 F 1 7 F1 0-0 Incidents 1-40 Incidents Incidents Incidents Incidents Station Locations This chart provides assistance in determining future station location, assignment of existing equipment and personnel, and a focus on the types of equipment that may be needed in the future. 10

11 Number of Incidents By Station Station #3 1,37 Incidents 9.8% Station #1 1,598 Incidents 38.5% Station # 1,314 Incidents 31.7% Without any explanation, this chart suggests that Station #1 is our busiest station and indeed it is. Consideration must be given to the fact that while Station #1 and # sometimes run calls in their own response area without assistance from other stations, Station #3 never runs calls without assistance. Most of this assistance comes from Station #1 which adds to their numbers. In referring to the chart on the previous page, it can be noted that the area(s) surrounding Station #3 provide the greatest number of incidents annually. 11

12 The following pages contain information on our fire apparatus. While there are some newer vehicles, a few are approaching the end of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) useful life. APPARATUS PURCHASE YEAR PROJECTED REPLACEMENT YEAR PROJECTED COST Truck # $1,000,000 Engine # $500,000 Engine # $500,000 Brush # $95,000 Chief Car $40,000 Rescue # $45,000 Rescue # $450,000 Utility # $40,000 Brush # $95,000 Bravo # $50,000 Bravo # $50,000 Engine. # $500,000 Engine # $500,000 TOTAL PROJECTED COST: $4,65,000 CAPITAL NEEDED/YEAR FOR 3 YEARS: $185,435 1

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BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Bravo #1 MAKE CHEVROLET Projected Replacement Date: 03 MODEL DUROMAX Projected Cost: $50,000 YEAR 007 COST $19,30.

00 016 $,904.00 $1,116.00 BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Bravo # MAKE CHEVROLET Projected Replacement Date: 033 MODEL DUROMAX Projected Cost: $50,000 YEAR 008 COST $19,30.

14 BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Bravo #1 MAKE CHEVROLET Projected Replacement Date: 03 MODEL DUROMAX Projected Cost: $50,000 YEAR 007 COST $19, Years 9 Years ROAD MILEAGE 49,458 ENGINE HOURS N/A ACTUAL MILEAGE* 49,458 1GBE4V1X7F40744 Bravo 1 Breakdown/Repairs 011 $1,86 01 $4 013 $ $3, $3, $, $1, BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Bravo # MAKE CHEVROLET Projected Replacement Date: 033 MODEL DUROMAX Projected Cost: $50,000 YEAR 008 COST $19, Years 8 Years ROAD MILEAGE 30,630 ENGINE HOURS N/A ACTUAL MILEAGE* 30,630 1GBE4V1918F Bravo Breakdown/Repairs 011 $1, $1, $ $1, $1, $1,69.00 $7,

BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Brush #1 MAKE GMC Projected Replacement Date: 031 MODEL SIERRA Projected Cost: $95,000 YEAR 006 COST N/A 5 Years 10 Years ROAD

00 BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Brush # MAKE FORD Projected Replacement Date: 01 MODEL F SUPERDUTY Projected Cost: $95,000 YEAR 1996 COST $117,970.

15 BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Brush #1 MAKE GMC Projected Replacement Date: 031 MODEL SIERRA Projected Cost: $95,000 YEAR 006 COST N/A 5 Years 10 Years ROAD MILEAGE 11,818 ENGINE HOURS N/A ACTUAL MILEAGE* 11,818 1GTHK33D56F59389 Brush 1 Breakdown/Repairs 011 $ $ $ $ N/A 016 $, $3, BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Brush # MAKE FORD Projected Replacement Date: 01 MODEL F SUPERDUTY Projected Cost: $95,000 YEAR 1996 COST $117, Years 0 Years ROAD MILEAGE 14,991 ENGINE HOURS N/A ACTUAL MILEAGE* 14,991 1FDLF47F6TEB3871 Brush Breakdown/Repairs 011 $ $ $3, $ N/A 016 $3,69.00 $7,

BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Fire Engine #1 MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 033 MODEL CONTENDER Projected Cost: $500,000 YEAR 008 COST $357,733.

16 BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Fire Engine #1 MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 033 MODEL CONTENDER Projected Cost: $500,000 YEAR 008 COST $357, Years 8 Years ROAD MILEAGE 17,883 ENGINE HOURS 1,631 ACTUAL MILEAGE* 40,79 4P1CC01A88A Engine 1 Breakdown/Repairs 011 $ $1, $ $4, $6, $9,11.00 $1, BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Fire Engine # MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 039 MODEL IMPEL Projected Cost: $500,000 YEAR 014 COST $45, Years Years ROAD MILEAGE 10,057 ENGINE HOURS 87 ACTUAL MILEAGE* 1,800 4P1CJ01A9EAO14571 Engine Breakdown/Repairs 011 N/A 01 N/A 013 N/A 014 $ $ $, $,

BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Engine #3 MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 017 MODEL DASH Projected Cost: $500,000 YEAR 199 COST $196,500.

17 BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Engine #3 MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 017 MODEL DASH Projected Cost: $500,000 YEAR 199 COST $196, Years 4 Years ROAD MILEAGE 6,406 ENGINE HOURS,44 ACTUAL MILEAGE* 61,050 4PICTOD4NA Engine 3 Breakdown/Repairs 011 $ $ $ $1, $4, $, $9, BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Fire Engine #5 MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 017 MODEL DASH Projected Cost: $500,000 YEAR 199 COST $196, Years 4 Years ROAD MILEAGE 7,390 ENGINE HOURS,545 ACTUAL MILEAGE* 63,65 4PICTOD5HA Engine 5 Breakdown/Repairs 011 $ $ $3, $ $1, $ $8,

BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Rescue # MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 04 MODEL SABER Projected Cost: $450,000 YEAR 1999 COST $5,987.

18 BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Rescue # MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 04 MODEL SABER Projected Cost: $450,000 YEAR 1999 COST $5, Years 17 Years ROAD MILEAGE 14,404 ENGINE HOURS 1,919 ACTUAL MILEAGE* 47,975 4P1CT0M4XA00154 Rescue Breakdown/Repairs 011 $ $ $ $, $5, $1, $11, BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Rescue #3 MAKE CHEVROLET Projected Replacement Date: 01 MODEL SUBURBAN Projected Cost: $45,000 YEAR 1996 COST $36, Years 0 Years ROAD MILEAGE 40,03 ENGINE HOURS N/A ACTUAL MILEAGE* 40,03 1GNGK6R6TJ Rescue 3 Breakdown/Repairs 011 $1, $1, $ $1, N/A 016 $ $4,

BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Truck #3 MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 00 MODEL LANCE Projected Cost: $1,000,000 YEAR 199 COST $370,000.

19 BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Truck #3 MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 00 MODEL LANCE Projected Cost: $1,000,000 YEAR 199 COST $370, Years 4 Years ROAD MILEAGE 1,597 ENGINE HOURS,907 ACTUAL MILEAGE* 7,675 4PICT0DINA Truck 3 Breakdown/Repairs 011 $, $, $18, $ $, $6, $31, BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Chief Car MAKE FORD Projected Replacement Date: 01 MODEL EXPLORER Projected Cost: $40,000 YEAR 007 COST $36, Years 9 Years ROAD MILEAGE 10,547 ENGINE HOURS N/A ACTUAL MILEAGE* 10,547 1FMUE73E97UB53730 Chief Car Breakdown/Repairs 011 $ $ $ $ $ $ $

BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Utility #3 MAKE FORD Projected Replacement Date: 07 MODEL 50 SD Projected Cost: $40,000 YEAR 00 COST N/A 5 Years 14 Years ROAD

20 BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan Utility #3 MAKE FORD Projected Replacement Date: 07 MODEL 50 SD Projected Cost: $40,000 YEAR 00 COST N/A 5 Years 14 Years ROAD MILEAGE 30,165 ENGINE HOURS N/A ACTUAL MILEAGE* 30,165 1FTNX1L6EB83500 Utility Breakdown/Repairs 011 $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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