WCFD

Activity Report

05/21/09

            Fires:  We responded to 13 fires in April for a total of 25 fires from March 1-April 30. 

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            Rescues:  We responded to 25 rescues in April a total of 47 rescues from March 1-April 30. 

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            Trainings:  There were five (5) trainings in April

1.                  Annual Meeting

2.                  Search & Rescue

3.                  EMS Recertification

4.                  Automobile Fires

5.                  Alpine NH Walk Through/RTV Skid Unit

Year-to-date comparison:                  March 1, 2008 – April 30, 2008 –    76 calls

                                                            March 1, 2009 – April 30, 2009 –    72 calls

            Difference in calls:                                 -4

            Percentage Increase/Decrease              -5.5%

Activity­

We have covered all of our calls.  The new duty crew schedule has been put into play.  On the first night the crew on duty was called for a cardiac related emergency.  R-8 responded immediately and was on scene within 4 minutes followed by Unit-5 with 2 additional EMTs.  Although we are allowing an EMT-C and a EMT-B to fill the shifts, there also seems to be a couple of other personnel also staying at the station during these shifts to assist.  I have noticed the cardiac duty crew members tutoring the younger EMT-Basics while on duty.

Apparatus

The RTV is now completely outfitted with all of its gear and ready for action.  A demo stretcher is on loan to us.  This is the electric stretcher which many departments are now purchasing to eliminate back injuries to personnel.

Gear

Gear inspections are on going as planned by Safety Officer Autieri.

Personnel

Jon Moore has been appointed as the acting Fire Lieutenant.

Grants

F.E.M.A. has been reviewed and minor modifications made.  A replacement engine/pumper truck is our target.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief Joel Pomfret