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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/2016 06A 2015 Yakima Fire Department Annual Report r ,,- - v \ I, t x .1 n t. s. n. BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 6.A. For Meeting of: July 19, 2016 ITEM TITLE: 2015 Yakima Fire Department Annual Report SUBMITTED BY: Bob Stewart, Fire Chief SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The Yakima Fire Department is pleased to present their 2015 Annual Report for Council's consideration. ITEM BUDGETED: NA STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety ff APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: Interim City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: BOARD /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D YFD 2015 Annual Report 6/30/2016 Exhibit CITY OF YAKIMA MLii ill FIRE DEPARTMENT if i;. , • -._ * ••ft., ANNUAL REPORT .. _ .._ _ . • _ • . -. 2015 allillill . , s.3....-.: 4 ,,r: ..-, ,,„. - : 1 ._ ,, 011 •t" i �`� it t,�t w - A • ' r # �. �P 1. f1' n ' .0 -- " ' . 'N �L� _ ... a _ v 6 " 191 - . • me ......,„ , t i... � i i � � milli i . 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The sheer number of undertakings and changes that have taken place within the City of Yakima during 2015 belies the swift passage of yet another entire year. Working more collaboratively than ever before, members of YFD in conjunction with employees in other City divisions, have together functioned as force - multipliers to further enhance our customer service capabilities. Of the many successes and accomplishments during 2015, two are clear stand -outs, and are worthy of mention: Fire Service Agreement with Union Gap On January 1, 2015, the City of Union Gap contracted with Yakima to provide Fire and EMS services to their community. Benefits are an increased depth of response capability for both cities, elimination of redundancies, and borderless responses that characterize the best interests of the residents and businesses in both cities. Emergency Management Program In its simplest form, the function of Emergency Management (EM) is preparedness and support for the efforts of responders during major incidents. Striving to better meet the needs of Yakima, the City withdrew from the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management effective January 1, 2015 to begin our own program. Yakima's EM program serves the entire city and falls under the direction of YFD. The greatest benefit of having the program in -house is the ability to engage the talents, skills and abilities of many members of the City's workforce to address those hazard potentials specific to our community's residents, businesses and industries. Each day, the talented group of men and women that comprise YFD and our internal partnerships are making a positive difference in our community. And on behalf of our entire workforce, I offer thanks to each of you for your continued support — which in turn facilitates a strong, well- trained, well- equipped emergency response capability. Respectfully, i fr Bob Stewart Fire Chief "The Yakima Fire Department is dedicated to providing quality public safety services to our community." 1 FIRE CHIEF / EMERGENCY MGMT DIRECTOR Bob Stewart ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EMERGENCY MGMT. SPECIALIST Royale Schneider Charles Erwin OFFICE ASSISTANT SUNCOMM COMMUNICATIONS Susie Madrigal Brad Coughenour DEPUTY CHIEF OPERATIONS DEPUTY CHIEF SUPPORT Ted Vander Houwen Mark Soptich SHIFT COMMANDER MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Mitch Cole Mark Frey Tom Schneider Jennifer Norton Captain — 7 TRAINING PUBLIC FIRE Lieutenant — 17 CAPTAIN EDUCATION INSPECTOR Firefighter — 66 Alex Langbell CAPTAIN Chuck Heath Jeff Pfaff Tony Doan Steve Manske TRAINING LIEUTENANT Kari Brown City of Yakima Fire Department Organizational Chart - 2015 YFD Positions = 103 SunComm Postions = 35 2 � °01°NG Fire Service ��.T k-i Agreements ' /RE UEQ Z . ' Agreements were executed January 1, 2015 for the City of Yakima to provide Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the City of Union Gap and Yakima County Fire Protection District 11 — which is universally known as Broadway. Previously, Union Gap operated a full - service fire department, but pragmatic discussions between the city managers and staff of both cities recognized the benefits of such a partnership, to include a reduction in redundancies, increased efficiencies, economic benefits, and a greater depth of capability. Ultimately, the residents and businesses in both cities benefit. In addition to Fire and EMS, Yakima provides Fire & Life Safety Inspections and fire apparatus maintenance services. Upon execution of the agreement, fire department employees of Union Gap became City of Yakima employees. A retrospective evaluation following one full year of the agreement being in effect revealed successes beyond expectations in virtually all areas. Broadway is a small fire district that adjoins Yakima on its northern boundary, Union Gap on its east boundary, and consistently has 50 +/- calls for service annually. Annexations over the years had diminished the area of the district to less than 1 square mile, so it had become unfeasible for the district to sustain a response capability with firefighters and fire apparatus. Consequently, Broadway contracted with Union Gap to provide those services. During the timeframe when Union Gap and Yakima were drafting an agreement, Broadway evaluated other fire agencies in the area to provide services, and determined that Yakima was best suited to provide for their needs. - _ — ea ' , ) —"" ,- t --411 . - 'e-- a P i Ilill.. "-. r > 7 " , 1 • - ' ,�� og p'_, E96 �n , 1 1 ' C la ice — - 3 CITY OF YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL Administration Chief of the Department Bob Stewart Deputy Chief — Operations Mark Soptich Deputy Chief — Support Services Ted Vander Houwen Administrative Assistant to the Chief Royale Schneider Fire Office Assistant Susan Madrigal Day Positions Public Education/Information Captain Jeff Pfaff Training Captain Alex Langbell Training Lieutenant Kan Brown Mechanic Mark Frey Fire Inspector Charles Heath Fire Inspector Tony Doan Fire Inspector Steve Manske Emergency Management Specialist Charles Erwin Suppression Gregory Ahmann Gary Gefre Kai Nishida Joanna Albrecht Tim Gese Jennifer Norton Mark Ancira Peter Gresham Harlan Petersen Daniel Apodaca Ryan Hatfield Tyler Quantrille Joseph Armstrong Justin Heilman Randy Raschko Brent Bauer Travis Hellewell Peter Rasmussen Bryan Bauer Jonathan Hood Jason Ray Andrey Belza Brad Hopkins Patrick Riffle Robert Benner Jason Horton Brian Robertson Larry Bird Marcus Hudson Jeremy Rodriguez Andrew Blake Dan Jensen John Ryan Ty Brown Kenneth Johnston Michael Sandman Joseph Burbank Jeff Jones Tom Schneider Cody Burton Tim Kerns John Shahan Mark Buskas Brian Kneisler Kory Simmons Christopher Casey Bill Kotzin Nick Sloan Jeff Charters Bil Lealos Brian Smillie Travis Christopher Patch Lewis Hans Solie Mitchell Cole Steve Lockwood Kristine Stark Ryan Croffut Jonathan Low David Stark Kyle Davis Shane Macias Jeremiah Stilley Pete Day Chris Manion Michael Trujillo Adrian de Mestre Dan Mansfield Mike Wagner Charles Derrick Kelley Melcher Tim Whitehurst Donald Dexter Ed Moore Rocky Willette Travis Dexter Andrew Morales Brian Williams Brandon Dorenbush Ronnie Morton Chad Williams Bruce Drollinger Shannon Needham Robert Williams Peter Duthie Bruce Newell Don Wolterstorff Jay Elmo Adam Nichols Casey Yeager Reserve Members Eferon Betancourt Jack Henderson Stephanie Razey Jacob Brown Lloyd Jensen Francis Razey Levi Buttrey Robert Kransberger Christopher Romero Jay Cruz Scott Lagerquist Matt Strunk Scott Eier Brenda Martinez Cody Tusler John Fernandez Cindy Parsons Susan Whitman 4 PERSONNEL CHANGES New hires in 2015: Bryan Bauer Peter Gresham Kelley Melcher Larry Bird Jacob Heilman Tyler Quantrille Andrew Blake Patch Lewis Patrick Riffle Mark Buskas Shane Macias John Ryan Jeff Charters Susan Madrigal Tim Whitehurst Travis Christopher Steve Manske Casey Yeager Charles Erwin Ronnie Morton Promotions in 2015: Joseph Burbank Alex Langbell Mike Trujillo Cody Burton Kai Nishida Ted Vander Houwen Jonathan Hood Tom Schneider Retirements in 2015: Rita Mantey Harlan Petersen Bruce Newell Joe Riel '' .;= , t' Separation from Service in 2015: �� Jonathan Low Casey Yeager I L , Alltbk -- *I 1 f in 5..4 ' 111 le n .7-,..„ a ,, .; j ti ��, ,y= j ` f. ►.••'1! j .� '' Sh ane L� , i Macias ,'' .., 10 411 n .1--, .1 ` ' ,. � f Wit . - ti 1 ' - amii, � . A � � "I% , . "1 rioriz , ,, _ _ i l ase Yeager, Kelley N �L / From Left' C Y bell, Peter Melcher, Alex Leg ki and Travis Christopher a* i Rita Gresham From Left : Ronnie Morton, Tim Whitehurst and Dan Jensen Mantey 5 Rusty Hauber Memorial Outstanding Achievement Award The Rusty Hauber Memorial Outstanding Achievement Award, formerly Firefighter of the Year, is given out every year at the City of Yakima Fire Department Annual Meeting. The nominations for this award are made by "ti department members themselves; receiving an ,4 } award where you have been nominated by your -s• peers can be one of the highest honors. ); , The 2015 Award was given to firefighter Joanna Albrecht. Firefighter Albrecht joined • Yakima Fire Department in June of 1992. She is currently part of the SCBA team, but has been instrumental in many areas throughout the o department in the 24 years that she has been a member. In one of her nomination letters it was said that "She has been an inspiration for all those who have worked with her. She is . exceptional in all that she does at work from the mundane daily duties to her performance on the fire ground and her interaction with the public. FF Albrecht has never complained about an assignment or any change that occurs. She always arrives at work with a smile and a _ wonderful positive attitude that is envious to those around her." Another one of her � I nomination letters said, When one describes firefighter Albrecht's work ethic, pride and dedication are some of the first things noticed." Congratulations to firefighter Albrecht, from I the entire City of Yakima Fire Department. i z f Thank you for all that you do! 6 OPERATION S The Operations Section of the Fire Department is responsible for the response portion of the Fire Department's primary missions: life safety, property conservation and protecting the environment. This is the action portion of the Fire Department, which we see in the news and on the internet; the part where we perform emergency response. Our business however, is all about prevention, preparedness, and then response when all else has failed. A great deal of time is spent educating the public, preparing ourselves for a safe and efficient response and the handling of the varied emergencies a crew may be asked to attend to each day. The first fire prevention activity that most people are introduced to is the school exit drill and EDITH House education in the 2nd grade. These lessons last a lifetime and are where a sound foundation is developed and practiced for all to benefit from. We as adults do not have to question what we should do when a fire alarm sounds, that is a lesson learned from the fire department early in our education. In preparation for emergency response, firefighters are developed through extremely thorough training. They are taught to be able to handle all calls for assistance whether it be a simple lifting of a fallen grandparent or a complex hazardous materials release. The extent of the knowledge that a firefighter needs to master is remarkable. Firefighters need expert level abilities in disciplines not limited to: emergency medicine, building construction, fire behavior, technical rescue, water rescue response, confined space and high angle rope work to list a few. Preparedness training through all levels of personnel from the first year firefighter to the seasoned fire ground commander is required. All personnel need practice from knots to leadership to command and control in order to be successful in today's emergency environment. Every day equipment is checked, cleaned and maintained in emergency ready condition. Having the knowledge and practicing with varied crews makes our personnel strong and capable (prepared) for handling complex, rapidly changing emergencies. a Emergency response success is dependent on matching the equipment and manpower needs with the emergency presented. In " ° 2015 Union Gap contracted with Yakima to provide fire protection • for their city; adding an additional engine company and a combat 11111:11111:41%44.14V reserve force to support responses. The Fire Department's normal j I, staffing became 6 stations with 7 response units. In fighting, a typical residential fire requires 5 engines and a Commander; leaving Ai 2 engines to cover the City for all other emergencies. Complex fires require additional resources, all available apparatus. Exhausting available resources activates mutual aid support from our neighbors _ 1111111111.1 as well as calling in additional crews from our department. 2015 �� also saw the changing of safety regulations requiring personnel to kit use breathing masks when assuring fires are out and during . . f investigations of the hazard area. This additional requirement made - ,. +, firefighting more fatiguing and increased the on scene times. II Through prevention, preparation and responses; the Yakima Fire _AL.( Department provides services to the community in a dynamic and „�� varied work day. Having personnel prepared for educating, fire and life safety, non - emergency or high hazard emergency responses is the core of our service. The Yakima Fire Department is dedicated to our residents' safety and security. 7 Total Alarms 2015 This includes incidents in the City of Yakima, the City of Union Gap, Fire District #11 and mutual aid responses Hazardous Condition (No Fire) Service Call 2,Ofi°ln—___ _.--- _ Good Intent Call 1 \ 77,70 ° / False T::1: lse Call . _.digialli r & Natural... 0.09°' Special Incident Type 0.24% Rescue & Emergency Medical... - _ - - - -- -_ f f Fires 66.13% 5.03% Overpressure rupture, explosion,... 0.09% M b MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE INCIDENTS % of TOTAL Fires 452 5.03% Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire 8 0.09% Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 5943 66.13% Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 185 2.06% Service Call 835 9.29% Good Intent Call 998 11.10% False Alarm & False Call 536 5.96% Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 8 0.09% Special Incident Type 22 0.24% TOTAL 8987 100.00% 8 Response Time Standards Fire Suppression Turnout Time: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a turnout time standard of 120 seconds for a fire suppression incident. The department should meet this standard 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 107 seconds Met standard- 70% Travel Time: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a travel time standard of 240 seconds for the arrival of the first engine company to a fire suppression incident. The department should meet this standard 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 244 seconds Met standard- 61% Full First Alarm Assignment: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a response time standard of 480 seconds for the arrival of the full complement of a first alarm response to a fire suppression incident. The department should meet this standard 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 493 seconds Met standard- 64% Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Turnout Time: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a turnout time standard of 90 seconds for an EMS incident. The department should meet this standard 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 84 seconds Met standard- 63% Travel Time: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a travel time standard of 240 seconds for an EMS incident. The department should meet this standard 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 233 seconds • - Met standard- 73% �� ,, 5edftql • fl ( a' 0 a ; K - J 4 9 Special Operations (Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue) Turnout Time: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a turnout time standard of 120 seconds for a technical rescue incident. The department should meet this standard 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 103 seconds Met standard- 73% Travel Time: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a travel time standard of 240 seconds for a special operations incident. The department should meet this standard 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 284 seconds Met standard- 51% Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Turnout Time: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a turnout time standard of 120 seconds for an ARFF incident. This standard should be met 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 69 seconds Met standard- 100% Travel Time: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a travel time standard of 240 seconds for an ARFF incident. The department should meet this standard 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 174 seconds Met standard- 100% Wildland Fire Turnout Time: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a turnout time standard of 120 seconds for a wildland fire incident. The department should meet this standard 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 127 seconds Met standard- 66% Travel Time: The City of Yakima Fire Department has adopted a travel time standard of 240 seconds for a wildland fire incident. The department should meet this standard 90% of the time. 2015 Average- 351 seconds Met standard- 45% { 10 YFD 0, Taalma Fire Training 'Halals'' Trainin g Division Captain Alex Langbell, who has 20 years with the department, leads our Training Division and Lieutenant Kari Brown, who has 21 years with the department, assists him. Both started as firefighters and have worked hard to get their current positions. Their skills and abilities are exceeded only by their passion for what they do, this is evidenced by the division's accomplishments in 2015. They are responsible for the training of over 110 personnel from career to reserve personnel. We are fortunate to have them in these positions at this time. Training has made many improvements in a short period of time. The Training Division plays many roles in the department. It provides instruction on all new programs brought into the department, which can range from a new method of providing Emergency Medical Services to the operation of a new extrication tool. All new recruits receive an intense 8 week course on the basics of firefighting followed by an additional 10 months on more advanced skills. Our training division provides the curriculum and guidance throughout this time. Our personnel spend many hours each year training at our facility in Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP), EMS, fire suppression, technical rescue, and many other areas to maintain certifications as well as a high level of readiness. Training is also accomplished through classes offered outside the department. This is an opportunity for our personnel to receive specialized training. Our training facility, located at Station 95 on East Nob Hill Blvd., is utilized by other city departments and several outside agencies at the local, regional, and state levels. The following is a summary of the training accomplished in 2015 and the division's goals identified for 2016: Department Training • Total training hours logged by the department — 17,246 • 9 Recruits participated in the 8 -week basic academy • 3 Probationary firefighters completed YFD year -long probation • Certified personnel on a new Brush Truck • Trained personnel on new Genesis Combi- cutter • Certified all personnel on MSA G1 SCBA • Organized a multi- company /multi - department drill in a commercial building Classroom/Drill Ground Use • YPD Motorcycle Division • YPD Swat Division • East Valley Fire Department • West Valley Fire Department • Naches Fire Department • Yakima County Department of Corrections • Department of Natural Resources 11 • Yakima Training Center Fire Department • Tri- County Hazardous Material Team • Yakima County Training Officers Association • Washington State Training and Safety Officers Association • Washington State Nurses Association Improvements • Created training task sheets to support training evolutions • Painted tower doors • Cleaned up drill grounds eliminating unnecessary training props • Outfitted tower with furniture creating a more realistic environment • Re- organized 12 -month training curriculum 2016 Goals • Train new recruits and probationary firefighters • Continued training to improve the task level functions of the department • Host a Rescue System 1 class for our technical rescue team • Improve our high rise firefighting capabilities by hosting a High Rise Operations /Tactics class • Conduct multi- company drills working with neighboring districts • Improve parking for training division side of station • Train on projected new equipment which includes Defibrillation units, water tender, 6x6 units, Avaya communications system, and Tech Rescue unit • Build additional training videos to add to our training video library • Develop and implement officer led monthly training A, _ tri 'It so L a .. - ; : -.. \ Ii% a —c 4,...,-..,,,-. . . x -- 11 1 Iv, 295 } _ Nim impih. ---= _ .......000••••••••••••••70.100.100 1111111111-1 2015 Public Education Fire Prevention and Public Information The Public Education and Fire Prevention Division saw a change in early 2015 when Captain Jeff Pfaff came from the Training Division to lead the Public Education and Fire Prevention Division. Other changes in 2015 included a new Social Media presence and a greater focus on youth fire prevention in the City of Yakima and Union Gap. The main focus of this division is to educate the public about all hazards you can be faced with, with the greater emphasis on Fire Safety and preventing loss of life from fire. Public Education Our Education program starts with EDITH (Exit Drills In The Home) house, for second grade classes in Yakima, West Valley, and Union Gap School Districts; all of which are within our response area. kk eta / % #° it 7 + ` ft "' Y C F D 11 BROADWAY lib' r E... 0w, , : !� _ 7 � Hame °� II IIM wow 4 4,ii P 1 '._, b .a. ,. -....itrie iiimaiii ni '' ,!' F , 1/4 EDITH house is the first organized and focused educational experience where kids watch a video on Fire Safety, and then practice what they saw on video. Our EDITH presentation covers kitchen fires; teaching them not to play with matches or lighters; Stop, Drop and Roll; how to check a door to see if there is heat or fire on the other side; knowing two ways out of their home; and each student gets to climb out of a window in the trailer, call 911 and report the emergency to an actual 911 Dispatcher. In 2015, through EDITH house, we educated nearly 1,500 second grade students from over 65 classrooms, in only 21 days. Another large part of our Fire Education program is to go to businesses to teach Fire Safety, Fire Extinguisher Training, and what to do when a disaster strikes. Throughout 2015 we provided fire extinguisher training to nearly 400 residents and had fire safety presentations at 20 different business groups. You may also see us at public events providing information, fire coverage and first aid services. We attended many public events in 2015 and estimate that we reached 20,000 people at those events. 13 Fire Prevention Fire Education and Fire Prevention really do go hand -in -hand. Part of our role in Fire Prevention is to educate our residents about hazards and dangers that they could encounter. Fire Prevention looks at identified risks and attempts to reduce the frequency, or even eliminate the risks to you and your family. One way of doing this is by helping our low and fixed income population with making sure they have functioning smoke alarms in their home. Either by requesting assistance on our website, or when you call 911, crews may ask to check your smoke alarm. In 2015 we installed 334 Smoke Alarms, and replaced 68 batteries, in homes in our response area, all at no cost to the occupants. 111 (4,,,- 4 43(144 r 9 SMOKE ALARMS ..,..k SAVE LIVES r } � 4 t ile l Change Tour Clock, Change Your Battery 0 i ll l 1 "PG'Liff%(YTe !- 4 g H � D Another large component of Fire Prevention comes from the information gathered when crews complete a Pre - Incident Analysis of a business, in identifying wildland hazard areas, locating other hazard areas, and even areas that have a high risk for injury, like the Yakima River. Knowing what to expect when we need to respond to an emergency at a particular location is key to getting you out safely. Your safety is our priority! Public Information Interaction with the Media and Social Media is also a Page Notifications Insights Publishing T component of this division. Through the use of local °- _ 1. media outlets, our Facebook and Twitter pages, and our `'° � a Webpage, we keep you informed about what we are ��- ' y r doing to help keep you safe. Statistics show that nearly 22% of the US population doesn't use or have access to to ._ city of Yakima s the internet, so we continue to educate and inform our I,.■ Fire Departr,ent residents through all available modes of media with the - Fire Station Government Organization Add a Button la, I;k ■ A Share II Rootlet hope that no one is left out. CI 7fineline About Photos Reviews More • . tie. Search for posts on this Page ®Status a Photo lYitleo ® Offer. Event* hil 4 ' ‘; F - 2.292 likes *82 this week write something 106 were here 'i City of Yakima Fir, Department See Pages Feed publ by Hoo l'I May 13 at 9. 30am Ys Posts from Pages you've liked as your Page C -Shirt Crews wall Captain Langbell at our Training Center practicing r � 1* Invite fiends to Tike his Page vehicle stabilization One of the most d lrlalt types of extrication is when illp ,' 3' " " - the vehicle is in any position other than on its wheels These types of y ` training sessions are invaluable and keeps our skills sharp and ready Lr' ` ` `� 31,066 post reach this week More Reach Less Money. when you need US. a e 7i , , , ' . is't\� Reach 73.000 people near City of 4. CI Yakima Fire Department Get staved or 1 - — _ - J Promote Local Business AMP ~ S • ABOUT > - _ • '. i• , r _ — ' E` "can Pe 14 Fire & Life Safety Division The City of Yakima Fire Department began the process of providing fire and life safety inspections for the City of Yakima in 2013. In 2015 the program evolved into providing those services for the City of Union Gap as well. Inspections are conducted on 3 unit apartment complexes and larger, commercial and industrial operations, schools, government facilities, and places of public assembly. This division of the Fire Department has 3 full time inspectors who complete thousands of inspections annually. The division uses the 2012 International Fire Code and municipal codes adopted by the city as their handbook for enforcement. Although the enforcement of these codes is our practice, as they are proven methods that save lives and minimize property loss, our goal is to enforce them through education. Our inspectors work hard to educate all that they come in contact with, explaining the goal of the codes and answering questions to achieve compliance. Chuck Heath, Tony Doan, and Steve Manske were our 3 inspectors in 2015. Their combined number of years in the fire service exceeds 55 years. They are certified Fire & Life Safety Inspectors and must successfully complete annual recertification requirements. They have a passion for their work and understand that they play a large role in creating safe working environments for businesses and firefighters as well as a large part in reducing fire loss. A goal of the department is to achieve a Class 3 rating from the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau, an organization that evaluates and rates fire departments on their ability to provide essential services to communities. Currently our department enjoys a Class 4 rating on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being the highest rating. Every division in the department is rated and our fire and safety division is an important part of that rating. During 2015 the inspection division conducted 4,082 inspections within the City of Yakima and 1,019 in the City of Union Gap, for a combined total of 5,101. These are a 111 , 1 compilation of initial inspections and re- inspections, but does �E not reflect the number of occupancies inspected. The top 3 or „ Violations Found were: fire extinguishers required annual 0 inspections, exit lighting required illumination or battery -- backup, and extension cords were being used in place of 1 ' permanent power. The City of Yakima has privately owned hydrants and like city owned hydrants, these hydrants require annual inspections to insure they are operating properly. There were a total of 85 v 110 private fire hydrants tested in 2015. This was the first time, in , many years, that they were tested for proper operation and # dl water delivery; several were not operational. The Knox Box system is used by the Yakima Fire Department to gain immediate access into select occupancies during emergency operations. This system is set up so that every jurisdiction that utilizes it has their own unique key. With Yakima contracting with Union Gap for fire services, we were faced with a two key system. A decision was made to convert the cores of Union Gap's 178 occupancies that utilized the Knox Box system, therefore standardizing our response to emergencies. The fire and life safety division completed this conversion. This division does not suppress fires by using tradition methods, but they do have a goal of preventing fires from ever starting. 15 L..* ---, Emergency Management EM Effective January 1, 2015, the City of Yakima separated from the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management (YVOEM) consortium to establish a greater, more focused role in community preparedness and support for residents, business and emergency responders. This change represents engaging the skills and expertise of the City's workforce as a force - multiplier to more effectively accomplish the mission. Though the City is no longer a part of the consortium, we continue to work cooperatively with YVOEM and maintain strong mutual and automatic aid agreements with area agencies. This citywide program was best suited to fall under the organizational direction of the fire department. One FTE Emergency Management Specialist facilitates the main functions of the program, and reports directly the fire chief — who has the co -title of Emergency Manager. In addition, key staff members from law enforcement, public works and communications (among others), play a significant role in the overall strengths of the program. During 2015 — the first year of a 3 -year strategic plan, the Emergency Management (EM) program accomplished the following: • Ensured conformity to applicable WAC and RCW titles • Reviewed and revised the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) • Revised the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) standard Operating Procedures • Exercised the plan through a full -scale airport disaster exercise • Submitted an EM ordinance to be adopted by Council • Implemented a Mass Notification System to alert residents in the event of an emergency, and to facilitate critical communications to key staff members rr r ® ® ' 4. s If , , s Tr ? _, t , , f?.. , _ A l e 0 4 1 41 frg - , : ,.., t, . - , ,4 4 -...... I / 1 1 -.21_, i ,, ., , _ 16 2015 Maintenance For the vast majority of Yakima's residents, their fire department's function consists of a shiny fire engine responding to a fire or first aid call with its red lights and siren activated. Although that response certainly is YFD's core mission, it represents only a small segment of the department's activities. What is not so obvious to the casual observer is the tremendous amount of support activity that takes place behind the scenes to assure a state of readiness in order to successfully accomplish that core mission. Of the many supporting activities, the maintenance component is arguably one of the most essential functions. Illustrated below are just a few examples of the maintenance intensity required to facilitate the emergency response capability. Fire Stations/Facilities The City owns and operates 5 strategically- located fire stations and one maintenance facility, which serves as home to a vehicle mechanic and radio technicians. Each of these facilities represents a significant investment as part of the City's emergency response . infrastructure. Not unlike a home, these facilities ® hid require constant routine maintenance as well as periodic maintenance of a more substantial nature, such as re- roofing, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, etc. . Fire Apparatus and Vehicles Currently, YFD operates 10 fire engines, 2 aerial ladder trucks, 3 brush trucks, 1 water tender and wi other supporting vehicles totaling 44. Fire apparatus are some of the most technologically r advanced vehicles on the road today, and combined with their intended use as being a r w = rough - service tool, they require constant, focused © maintenance attention. Tools and Equipment To achieve this level of readiness, YFD maintains nearly 6 miles of fire hose, 1,000 feet of ground ladders (extension ladders) and 64 self - contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). All of these are required to be tested on an annual basis and that • testing is accomplished in- house. Additionally, power saws, generators, gas monitors and a myriad of other equipment requires regular attention so - that it is ready to be placed into service at a moment's notice. The population and geographical growth of the City over the past few decades has correspondingly increased the number (and type) of calls for service, and in several ways the scope of service for YFD. Given that growth and evolution, it is crucial that a solid commitment be made for these and other support functions as YFD meets the emergency services needs of the community. 17 City of Yakima Fire Department 401 North Front Street Yakima, WA 98901 (509) 575 -6060 Yakimafire.com i a Follow