2b. Chief Gregg Geske, Chanhasssen Fire Dept.
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CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 97 · 7610 Laredo Drive · Chanhassen, MN 55317
Bus. Phone 952-227-1200 · Minnewashta Station NO.2. Phone 952-474-7094
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Gregg Geske- Fire Chief
Roger Smallbeck - 15t Assistant Chief
Randy Wahl - 2nd Assistant Chief
Mark Littfin- Fire Marshal
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DATE:
September 14, 2007
SUBJ:
Monthly City Council update
Fire Department Overview:
Staffing is at 47 active firefighters as of September 14,2007; allocation is 45 PTEs
As of September 2, 2007, we have responded to 389 calls, up 32 calls from 357 at the same time last
year. We have not had any structure fires since our last council update. Planning is in full swing for the
Fire Department Open House.
Fire Training:
This month's training consisted of medical skills stations and rescue equipment training.
Fire Marshal:
The Fire Department investigated three porta-potties which were destroyed by fire in the late hours of
the night. Arson posters were put up in the area, however, there are no leads or suspects.
Fire Inspections:
We are keeping busy doing inspections at various construction projects including Life Time Corporate
Office, Chanhassen High School, Town and Country Homes, Mamac Industries, Outset Inc. on Galpin
Court and numerous small remodel/additions.
Todd Gerhardt
September 14, 2007
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Fire Prevention:
The Fire Department is in the final preparation stages for Fire Prevention Week. Actually, it has grown
into Fire Prevention Month working with all the schools, day care centers and other groups requesting
station tours and fire prevention talks. When all is done, we will have made contact with close to 5,000
pre-school, kindergarten and elementary students in grades 1 through 5. The Fire Department Open
House is scheduled for Sunday, October 14th from 11 :00 to 3:00. Hope to see you there.
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