PERIOD REPORT
DATE: September 23, 2024 Report No. FIRE-24-004
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Matt Furlot, Fire Chief
SUBJECT:TITLE Fire Department - 2024 Second Period ReportBody
The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the Fire Department from May 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
I. DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Operations Division
2. Community Services
* Public Safety Groundbreaking Ceremony:
On May 23rd, the Township celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Public Safety Building. The event was attended by the Mayor, Council, and Staff, and featured a special blessing from the Songhees Nation, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing community safety.
* Enhanced Fire Response Protocol:
In collaboration with Surrey Dispatch and our mutual aid partners, we have improved our initial response to residential, high-rise, and commercial structure fires. The first alarm response now includes 3 Engines, 1 Ladder, and 2 Battalion Chiefs, bringing us closer to the NFPA standard. This enhancement is expected to significantly improve firefighter safety and public safety outcomes.
* Championing Diversity and Inclusion:
Esquimalt Fire Rescue Services was proudly represented at Island Ignite, Vancouver Island's Female Firefighter Boot Camp, by Firefighter Alexandria Marshall, who served as an instructor. This initiative underscores our department's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusiveness within the firefighting profession.
* Fire Prevention Efforts:
We have initiated a 4-month internal Inspector position to focus on businesses that have failed their initial annual fire safety inspections. By targeting identified fire hazards, this role aims to bolster our fire prevention efforts, thereby increasing community safety and reducing fire risks.
3. Department Services
* Development of Property Release Waiver:
A new Property Release Waiver has been developed for use when the fire departmen...
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