3b. 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 - I st Assistant Chief
Rick Rice - 2nd Assistant Chief
Mark Littfin- Fire Marshal b~'
March 12,2009
DATE:
SUBJ:
Monthly City Council Update
Fire Department Overview:
Staffing is at 38 active firefighters and 4 probationary firefighters as of March 12, 2009,
allocation is 45 PTEs.
As of March 12,2009 we had responded to 89 calls for service this year, down 27 from the same
time in 2008.
Training: This month's training consisted of first in training, EMT training, and basic animal
rescue techniques.
Fire Marshal:
Fire Prevention: Nothing new to report on at this time.
Fire Investigations: The Fire Department responded to a working house fire at 7210 Juniper
Avenue on February 17, 2009 at 11 :02 A.M. The first arriving units reported heavy flame and
smoke showing. An aggressive attack by firefighters had the main fire under control within 45
minutes. Mutual-aid help was provided on scene by Victoria, Chaska, and Excelsior Fire
Departments. Eden Prairie Fire Department was standing by at Station 1 and responded to two
medical emergency calls. Ridgeview Paramedics were also on standby at the fire scene in case
they were needed. Firefighters left the scene a little after 2:00. No one was at home at the time,
and there were no injuries. Upon examining the cause of the fire it was determine to have started
in the basement of the home. A dehumidifier and extension cord are being examined further by
the private fire investigators.
Fire Inspections: New construction. These are current building projects that are at various
stages of construction. Carver County License Center, Chanhassen High School, Country Suites
remodel, Walgreens, Autobahn Motorplex, Snap/B.LG. Building, LD.L Building, and
Chanhassen Family Dental. All projects are moving along well with no major problems.
Existing buildings: Apartment building inspections are about half way done. Restaurant
inspections will begin within the next few weeks.