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 - 1 st Assistant Chief
Rick Rice - 2nd Assistant Chief
Mark Littfin- Fire Marshal
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DATE:
May 14, 2009
SUBJ:
Monthly City Council Update
Fire Department Overview:
Staffing is at 39 active firefighters and 4 probationary firefighters as of May 14,2009. We had
one firefighter retire after 20 years of service with the Fire Department.
As of May 14,2009 we had responded to 191 calls, up 1 call from 190 at the same time last year.
We did not have any structure fires since our last council update.
Training: This month we trained at the Edina Training Tower. We also did a water rescue
training session.
Fire Marshal:
Fire Prevention: The Fire Department is starting to receive requests for neighborhood block
parties, company parties, fire truck ride to school, and various station tours. Requests are posted
at both fire stations and firefighters generally sign up to assist. Other upcoming events include
4th of July activities, Summer Safety Camp, and National Night Out.
Fire Investigations: No fires to report on.
Fire Inspections: Inspections are continuing at new construction projects, all at various stages
of completion. They include the Chanhassen High School, Walgreens, Kwik Trip, Autobahn
Motorplex, I.D.I. Industries, Chanhassen Public Works, R.R. Donnelly remodel, and
approximately 10-12 smaller remodeling projects. Also a number of businesses, i.e. Target, Cub
and others will be inspected as part of the permit process for selling consumer fireworks.