PERIOD REPORT
DATE: September 01, 2019 Report No. FIRE-19-003
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Chris Jancowski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT:TITLE Fire Department - 2019 Second Period Report Body
The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the Fire Department from May 01, 2019 to August 31, 2019.
I. DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Operations Division
Call Type and Volume
Routine Activities
Alarm calls
42
Assist other agencies|10 10|Assist public
15
Bylaw inquiries|1010|Burning complaints|10 10|General inquiries|10 10|Hazardous materials|1010|Oil tank inspections
11
Structure fires|1010|Placed on standby (C.S.R., Fire)|1010|Other fires|1010|Plan review|1010|Other responses
16
Public ed. I hall tour|1010|Medical aid
202
Fire investigations|1010|MVI
21
Business licenses
26
Rescue|1010|Car seat inspection|1010|Electrical emergency|1010| Assist public |1010|Total Period
334
Total Period
54
Responses YTD
715
Activities YTD
194
* Noteworthy Emergency Responses
July 05, 2019
Esquimalt Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 1100 block of Craigflower Road. En route, the call was updated to a second alarm due to the amount of smoke visible from a kilometre away. This combined with the quick actions of all members, limited the fire damage to the rear deck and attic space of the residence.
July 23, 2019
Esquimalt Fire Department provided assistance to the Canadian Forces Base Fire Department for an interface fire. This fire originated from the Public Works graving docks to the Galloping Goose trail. The fire was quickly contained and CFB Esquimalt Fire Department members remained on scene for several hours to clean the area. While assisting CFB, we were supported by the View Royal Fire Department in providing coverage to the Township.
2. Community Services - Prevention Activities
As part of the 2019 planning process, public education was identified as a key focus. The...
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