PERIOD REPORT
DATE: January 08, 2019 Report No. FIRE-19-001
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Chris Jancowski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT:TITLE Fire Department - 2018 Third Period Report Body
The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the Fire Department from September 01, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
I. DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Operations Division
Call Type and Volume
Routine Activities
Alarm calls
32
Assist other agencies|10 10|Assist public
19
Bylaw inquiries|1010|Burning complaints|1010|General inquiries
12
Hazardous materials|1010|Oil tank inspections
17
Structure fires
11
Placed on standby (C.S.R., Fire)|1010|Other fires|1010|Plan review|1010|Other responses
10
Public ed. I hall tour|1010|Medical aid
198
Fire investigations|1010|MVI
20
Business licenses
25
Rescue|10 10|Car seat inspection
12
Electrical emergency|1010|
Total Period
316
Total Period
82
Responses YTD
1105
Activities YTD
119
2. Community Services
Prevention Activities
In October, the Department held its Annual Open House that was part of the National Fire Prevention Week. This event was well attended by our members and the citizens of the Township. The Open House event displayed Fire Department Tools, Apparatus and Technical Rescue Setups. In addition, the event also provided a bouncy castle from Parks and Recreation, and the Lions Club distributed an assortment of snacks and beverages provided by the Fire Department.
In November, the Fire Department held its Annual Fire Chief for a Day contest. This year's winner was Aleks. The Fire Chief for a Day event starts with a pickup from their home and ride to their school in a Fire Truck. Fire Department staff then picks up the student from school at lunch and takes them to a local restaurant for lunch followed by a private tour of the Fire Station.
In addition to the Fire Chief for a day contest, all Elementary Schools' students are invited to create a Fire Safety Home Escape...
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