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2012

Annual Report

Leavenworth Fire Department – 2012 Annual Report

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MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING FIRE CHIEF

The Leavenworth Fire Department faced a few administrative challenges in 2012.

However, in true tradition of our department and its members, with hard work and

dedication we overcame those challenges. The professionalism of our team is reflected daily

by their conduct in both the emergency incidents and non-emergency activities they are

subjected to.

Although our department name is the Leavenworth Fire Department, as this report

outlines we respond to much more than just fires. Our emergency calls for help include

hazardous material responses, trench rescues, medical emergencies, carbon monoxide,

confined space rescues, electrical emergencies, ice/water rescues, and automobile

extrications. These are some examples of the calls we encounter; however, this list is not all

inclusive. It is important that we adequately train our members to be able to respond to

these emergencies safely, effectively, and successfully.

We would not be the department we are today without the continued support of the

city’s governing body, city manager, city staff, and the great citizens of our community.

I consider myself very privileged to be a member of this fine organization and to be

associated with such devoted and hard working individuals. I consider the fire department

to be part of my extended family and I could not be more proud to be a part of this

department.

On behalf of the members of the Leavenworth Fire Department, I am pleased to

present our 2012 Annual Report.

Mark Nietzke Acting Fire Chief

Safety - Teamwork - Pride -

Professionalism - Courage -Department Values-

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RETIREMENTS: Mark Baustian, Battalion

Chief retired on February 29, 2012 with 30 years of

service. Battalion Chief Baustian was hired as a firefighter

on April 19, 1982, he was promoted to Driver/Operator

on December 15, 1985, to Captain on March 19, 1993

and to Battalion Chief on March 26, 1999.

NEW HIRES: We welcomed three new firefighters into our

organization: Tyler Hayes and Justin Lacey on April 12, 2012 and Blake Wyatt on

August 23, 2012. We are proud to have these professionals as part of the team and wish

them a safe and successful emergency service career.

Tyler Hayes Justin Lacey Blake Wyatt

Retirements, New Hires, and Promotions

Safety - Teamwork - Pride -

Professionalism - Courage -Department Values-


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PROMOTIONS: There were three internal promotions:

Battalion Chief Michael Shore was hired as a firefighter on August 23, 1996; he was promoted to Driver/Operator on May 7, 2003; he was promoted to Captain on March 8, 2007 and to Battalion Chief on March 1, 2012. Battalion Chief Shore is in charge of the department’s Inspection Program and is currently assigned to A-shift.

Captain Brandon Pettis was hired as a firefighter on July

17, 1998; he was promoted to Driver/Operator on March 8,

2007 and to Captain on March 15, 2012. Captain Pettis

currently serves on B-shift at Station #2, 925 Shawnee Street.

Driver/Operator Larry Huninghake was hired as a

firefighter on March 24, 2005; he was promoted to

Driver/Operator on March 15, 2012. D/O Huninghake

currently serves on B-shift at Station #2, 925 Shawnee Street.

We congratulate these gentlemen and thank all of our department members who

participated in the promotional process.


EMS Transition

Due to a change in the National Scope of Practice for Emergency Medical

Technicians (EMT), all Fire Department EMT’s had to complete a transition course

approved by the Kansas Board of EMS to learn the new scope of practice and maintain their

certifications. There was approximately 860 hours of classroom instruction, skills practice,

and testing for all Fire Department EMT’s.

Lodging Establishment Inspections

On August 14, 2012 the Leavenworth City Commission approved city ordinance

#7898; Lodging Establishment Regulations. Section 5(g) of this ordinance states that at

least once per calendar year the City shall inspect each licensed lodging establishment

located in the City’s jurisdiction and shall make as many additional inspections and re-

inspections as are necessary for the enforcement of this ordinance. The Fire Department

along with the Code Enforcement Department developed a plan and an inspection form to

carry out these inspections.

The Fire Department, Code Enforcement Department and the City Clerk’s Office

implemented the lodging establishment regulations ordinance in November 2012 with

inspections starting that same month and most were completed by mid-December. Some

violations were found, but all were corrected by the end of January 2013 and licenses were

issued to the hotels.

Operations Manual Update

Battalion Chief Bill McKeel led the charge in updating our operations manual to

include rules and regulations and standard operating guidelines. Meetings were conducted

and input was received by all Department Officer’s.

We converted eight standard operating guidelines into the following regulations;

General Responsibilities, Reporting to Work, Sick Leave, Vacation Policy, In-House Rules,

Personal Appearance and Uniform Standards, Daily Duties, and Accident/Exposure

Reporting Procedures. There are 11 regulations total, the other three include; Conduct,

Leave, and Radio Designations.


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Operations Division

Statistical Response Data 2353 calls for service in 2012. Responses by category were:

Type Number of Responses

Fire 130

Rescue/Extrication 131

Medical First Response 1448

Hazardous Condition 199

False Alarm 159

Service Call / Other 286

The following charts offer a visual breakdown by percentage of incident types:

2012 Departmental Responses

2353 Calls for Service

Fire 5%

Rescue / Extrication 6%

Medical First Response

62%

Hazardous Condition

8%

Service Call / Other 12%

False Alarm 7%

Fire

Rescue / Extrication

Medical First Response

Hazardous Condition

Service Call / Other

False Alarm


2012 Fires by Incident Type

The following graph identifies our five year data regarding annual calls for service for years

2008 through 2012.

Annual Calls for Service

5 Year Data

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Cooking fire

Trash/rubbish fire

Vehicle fire

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Outside storage fire

Outside equipment fire

Excessive heat/scorch

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Call Type 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Fire 135 126 125 118 130

Rescue/Extrication 112 105 94 154 131

Medical First Response 1143 1155 1130 1443 1448

Hazardous Condition 239 188 210 222 199

False Alarm 190 181 193 167 159

Service Call/Other 218 187 162 274 286

Totals 2037 1942 1914 2378 2353

Calls for Service – 10 Year Statistical Data

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LFD Calls for Service - 10 Year Experience


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Fires - 10 Year Experience

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Rescue / Extrication - 10 Year Experience


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Medical First Response - 10 Year Experience

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Hazardous Condition - 10 Year Experience


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False Alarm - 10 Year Experience

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Service / Other Call - 10 Year Experience


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Prevention Division

Fire Inspections

Public Schools – U.S.D. #453 - 8 o Henry Leavenworth Elementary, Nettie Hartnett, Earl Lawson Elementary,

David Brewer Elementary, Anthony Elementary, West Intermediate School, Warren Middle School and Leavenworth High School.

Private Schools - 5 o Immaculata High School, Sacred Heart Xavier, Xavier Catholic School, St

Paul Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran

University of St. Mary o Assist Kansas State Fire Marshal during their inspection, St. Mary’s University

buildings that are used for the purpose of student/staff occupation.

Business inspections - 854 (includes follow-ups, and addition of hotel inspections)

Daycares - 68

Fire Prevention/Public Education

Fire Hydrants Inspected/Tested - 1224

Fire Station Tours - 13

Public Education Presentations - 23 Includes Practice and Learn (PAL) presentations in local schools and adult fire safety education presented to local groups and businesses. o Children Educated - 3080 o Adults Educated - 1431

6th Annual Halloween Fire Safety House 325 visitors


2012 New Equipment

New K-12 Rescue Saw

Additional Equipment purchased in 2012 included:

K-12 Rescue Saw w/Blade

(5) Scott Cylinders

(9) External Microphones

(2) Portable PR860U16 Radios w/External Microphones

(2) Mobile, narrow banded digital radio’s for Asst. Chief’s vehicles

Pitot Gauge Flow Test Kit for testing fire hydrants

Soft stretchers

Rescue – Multi-Purpose-Dispender

(3) Air Lifting Bags

(1) Stihl Rescue Chain Saw

(1) Milwaukee Metal Cutting Saw/Kit

Airway/Trauma Backpack


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2012 Training

Chief (Ret.) Rick Lasky, Lewisville (TX) Fire Department

During 2012 the Leavenworth Fire Department hosted the following training:

Pride & Ownership

IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress - Driver/Operator Pumper)

Haz-Whopper

Hybrid Vehicle Emergency Responder Safety


RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) Training

Members of the department also received the following training:

Firefighting Operations

Aerial Operations

Driver Training

Hazardous Materials

Search & Rescue/Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)

Water Rescue

KS State EMT Transition

Vehicle Extrication

Roadway and Highway Safety

Structural Collapse

Hydrant/Local Water Delivery System w/Leavenworth Water Department

Rope Rescue Operations

SCBA Training

PPV (Positive Pressure Ventilation) Training

Foam Training


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Significant Responses in 2012

Leavenworth & Fort Leavenworth Haz-Mat at USP

512 S 9th St. July 21, 2012

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