2007 Monthly Reports

Titusville Fire Department

January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August 

January

To follow is a summary of emergency response activity for the month of January 2007:

·        1^st Response Medical – 32

·        Motor Vehicle Accidents – 1

·        Mutual Aid Response – 3

·        Fire Alarm / False Alarm – 8

·        Vehicle Fires – 1

·        Misc. / Service calls – 3

·        Total – 48

In addition to the response activities:

·        The bid for the purchase of (12) sets of turnout gear was awarded to Premier Safety Company. On Thursday, February 15, 2007, a representative from Premier will be at our station getting sizes / measurements for the gear.

·        Attended a Crawford County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Council) meeting in Meadville. The LEPC & Haz Mat Team are discussing placing a vehicle with a cache spill control & personal protective equipment supplies in Titusville. Additionally, I will be serving as a Co-Chair on the Fire Service sub-committee for the LEPC.

Respectfully submitted

J. Joseph Crotty

Fire Chief, City of Titusville  

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February

To follow is a summary of emergency response activity for the month of February 2007:

·        1^st Response Medical – 23

·        Co, Gas Leak, Odor – 4

·        Motor Vehicle Accidents – 2

·        Miscellaneous / Service – 2

·        Mutual Aid – 2

·        Structure Fire – 2

·        Fire Alarm / False Alarm – 2

·        Total Emergency Responses – 37

In addition to the aforementioned emergency response activities, the department has been involved this month with the following:

·        Ordered & received a Knox Box for the new residential multiple occupancy on Briarwood, the Von Bora Apartments.

·        Participated in the sprinkler system acceptance testing for the abovementioned facility.

·        Conducted a compliance inspection for the ECLC day care center.

·        Participated in the Middle School Career day lectures.

·        Administered the written test for the firefighter 1001 in-house training program.

·        Conducted a 16 hour NIMS / ICS for the fire service class with one of our firefighters in attendance.

·        Conducted a 5.5 hour Haz Mat Operation refresher session with one of our firefighters in attendance.

·        Assisted Public Works with snow removal around fire hydrants

·        Worked with the Building Officer on potential rental inspection program.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Joseph Crotty, Fire Chief

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March

To follow is a summary of emergency response activity for the month of March 2007:

·        EMS / 1^st response – 31

·        Mutual Aid response (MVA/ Fire) – 2

·        Structure Fires – 1

·        Fire Alarms / False Alarms – 11

·        Brush/ Wood / Trash Fires – 1

·        Haz Mat / Co / Gas Leaks – 3

·        Public Service (wires, water, trees, lines down) – 5

·        MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents) – 5

·        Total - 59

In addition to emergency response, we were involved in the following:

·        (2) Two firefighters completed the 16hrs NIMS / ICS for the Fire Service State certified class.

·        The written 147 questions tests were administered for the in-house Firefighter 1 training program. In the months to follow, skill stations involving hands on activities will take place.

·        A presentation to the Kiwanis Club giving an overview of the services and activities the Fire Department performs for the region & community was given. A PowerPoint demonstration created by the Fire Department was shown as part of the presentation.

·        Work assignments for annual hydrant flow testing were given to the firefighters. Testing will start the week of April the 16^th.

Respectfully submitted

J. Joseph Crotty, Fire Chief

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April

To follow is a summary of emergency response activity for the month of April 2007:

    ·        1^st Responder EMS – 29

    ·        Mutual Aid – 3

    ·        Fire Alarms / False Alarms – 4

    ·        Service Calls – 2

    ·        Motor Vehicle Accidents – 1

    ·        Haz Mat / Odor Investigations – 1

    ·        Total – 40

In addition to the aforementioned emergency response activities, the department was involved in the following during the month of April 2007:

    ·        Authored & submitted a grant for the 2007 Fire Act Grant Program for respiratory protection upgrade.

    ·        Started the annual flow check & maintenance of the hydrants throughout the City.

    ·        Had (2) firefighters attend a 16 hour Aerial Ladder Operations Class PA State certified.

    ·        Participated in the April 21, 2007 Earth Day event at Burgess Park.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Joseph Crotty

Fire Chief

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May

To follow is a summary of emergency response activity for the month of May 2007:

• 1^st Responder EMS – 35

• Fire Alarm / False Alarms – 10

• Service Calls / Investigation/ Etc. – 4

• Motor Vehicle Accidents – 1

• Vehicle Fires – 1

• Brush Fire – 1

• Misc. Fire – 1 (Sawdust hopper, Homerwood / Armstrong)

• Total – 53

In addition to emergency response, the Fire Department was involved in the following activities during the month of May 2007:

• CPR / AED certification training per annual requirements was conducted for both Fire & Police personnel.

• Skill stations continued for the in-house firefighter 1 training program.

• Firefighter Frazier is attending the first module (16hrs) of the 166 hour Essentials of Firefighting class.

• Flow checks & maintenance of the City’s fire hydrants continues.

• Participated in the Memorial Day parade & ceremonies at Scheide Park on the 28^th.

Respectfully submitted

J. Joseph Crotty, Fire Chief

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June

To follow is a summary of emergency response activity for the month of June 2007:

EMS 1^st Response – 26

Fire Alarm / False Alarms – 1

MVA ( motor vehicle accidents ) – 1

Brush / Trash Fires – 1

Haz Mat / Odor / Fuel Spill – 2

Public Service (Wind, Weather, Wires, Trees, Etc. ) – 7

Total – 39

In addition to emergency response, the Fire Department was involved with / in:

Finishing annual flow & maintenance of hydrants.

Participated in Walmart safety day (Aerial Ladder Demo).

(2) Firefighters completed a (16) hour, PA State certified Engine Company Operations Class.

(1) Firefighter completed the first (16) hour session of the PA State Certified (166) hour Essentials of Firefighting module.

All firefighters have completed the practical skill station covering ground ladders. This is a part of our In-House Firefighter 1 training program.

(2) Representatives of the Fire Department attended a certified safety committee training session conducted by Penn Prime.

Conducted NIMS compliancy training (IS-100) at the Titusville Hospital.

Respectfully submitted

J. Joseph Crotty. Fire Chief

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July

To follow is a summary of emergency response activity for the month of July 2007:

1^st Response Medical – 28

Fire Alarm / False Alarms – 6

Structure Fire – 1

Mutual Aid – 2

Vehicle Fire – 1

Misc. ( Odor, Smoke, Investigations) – 3

Total – 41

In addition to the aforementioned emergency response, the fire department was involved in the following:

Placed orders for (12) twelve new Knox Boxes for Titusville School District & the University of Pitt – Titusville. This brings the total to (24) twenty-four locations in our City that utilizes the system.

Participated in the Safety Fair on July 19^th. Fire Department also had a display & answered questions regarding the Avian Flu.

Received notification of success in the 2007 Fire Act Grant program. $60,757.00 awarded to upgrade Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Conducted (2) two fire prevention/ education session at the fire station for school age children.

Respectfully submitted

J. Joseph Crotty

Fire Chief 

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August

To follow is a summary of emergency response activity for the month of August 2007:

1^st Responder Medical – 31

Fire Alarms – 6

MVA ( Motor Vehicle Accidents) – 1

Mutual Aid Response – 1 ( Assist Hydetown – Structure Fire )

Misc. ( Burn Complaint, Trees, Wires, Etc,) – 10

Total – 49

In addition to the aforementioned emergency response activity, the Fire Department was involved with the following activities during the month of August 2007:

Engines 26-8. 26-1. & 26-3 received their annual pump maintenance and certification testing. All passed the test.

Conducted annual fire prevention & education training session for the University of Pitt – Titusville resident assistants. The training consisted of lecture and live fire portable fire extinguisher training. We also did a demonstration involving the burning of a mock dorm room. All in attendance were very pleased with the session.

Conducted annual evaluation of Emerson Place evacuation & fire drill. Fire department audited & timed evolution.

Conducted fire prevention & education for the staff of Southwoods Assisted Living Center. Session included lecture & live fire, portable fire extinguisher training.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Joseph Crotty

Fire Chief 

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September

To follow is a summary of emergency response activity for the month of September 2007:

1^st Responder Medical – 28

Fire Alarm / False Alarm – 10

Public Service ( burn complaints, flooded roadway) – 7

Structure Fire – 4

Haz Mat (gas leaks / spills) – 2

Mutual Aid Calls (Cherrytree /Pleasantville) – 2

MVA – 1

Weather Event – 1

Total – 55

In addition to the aforementioned emergency response activity, the department was involved in the following:

Attended Structural Burn class – Crawford / Venango Fire School

Attended Crawford County EMA class pertaining to NIMS compliancy

Participated in Children Safety day activity

Started annual hose testing for 2007

Respectfully submitted,

J. Joseph Crotty

Fire Chief

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November

To follow is a summary of emergency response for the month of November 2007:

1^st Responder Medical – 27

Fire Alarms – 13

Public Service – 2

Haz Mat / Spill – 3

Smoke Investigation / Burn Complaint – 2

MVA – 1

Mutual Aid – 2

In addition to the aforementioned emergency response, the department was involved with the following activities:

Completed annual hose testing process.

Conducted employee safety/ portable fire extinguisher training for nursing home employees

Participated in the hanging of Christmas lights on City main thoroughfares.

Participated in annual Christmas Parade.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Joseph Crotty

Fire Chief 

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