2b. Fire Department Update
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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 - 18t Assistant Chief
Randy Wahl - 2nd Assistant Chief
Mark Littfin- Fire Marshal
Cori Wallis - Training Officer ~ '
November 13, 2008
DATE:
SUBJ:
Monthly City Council Update
Fire Deuartment Overview:
Staffing is at 41 active firefighters and 2 probationary firefighters as of November 13,2008,
allocation is 45 PTE's
As of November 10, 2008 we had responded to 469 calls, down 35 calls from 504 at the same
time last year. We did have a small deck fire that was called in by a neighbor early in the
morning. With the winter weather we recently responded to a few serious vehicle accidents. We
are currently looking at taking on some additional probationary firefighters shortly and having an
additional class in the middle of 2009. At our December business meeting we will be holding
elections for our 1 st Assistant Chief position. Roger Smallbeck is running unopposed and will
continue as 18t Assistant Chief.
Training: This month's training consisted of rescue truck equipment training and medical
stations.
Fire Marshal:
Fire Prevention: Nothing new to report on.
Fire Investigations: One fire to report on. It was on Monday, Nov. 3rd at 3:31 AM. We
responded to a reported deck fire on Sierra Trail. A neighbor called the fire in. Upon arrival
there was a small fire on the deck approx. 4x4 feet in size. The FD responded with 28
firefighters and had the fire out in less than 2 minutes. Upon investigation it appeared the fire
originated in a planter box as a result of spontaneous combustible. We have had a number of
these types of fires over the years. Even though it's a rare occurrence they can happen.
Fire Inspections: New Construction. Current projects under way at various stages of
construction and remodeling. Carver County License Center, Chanhassen High School, l.D.l.
Building, Snap Fitness, Jimmy Johns, Autobahn Motorplex, Super Dog, and Walgreens. All
projects are moving along well from the FD involvement. Existing buildings. We have started
inspecting schools, moving into day care centers, and then apartments, hotels, and motels. We
are concentrating on occupancies when people are living and sleeping which is where most
serious fire occurs. When done with those we will be getting into industrial occupancies.