F-2. Chief Don Johnson, Chanhassen Fire DepartmentCITY OF MEMORANDUM
CluMluwSE TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147 FROM: Don Johnson — Fire Chief
Chanhassen, MN 55317
DATE: May 23, 2016
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100 SUBJ: Fire Department Council Update for April 2016
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections Fire Department Staffing:
--P onh e: 952 227.1180 Staffing is at 38 of 45 paid on call firefighters. Two firefighters are on medical leave.
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering The 2016 hiring process continued on May 14th with eleven candidates participating with an
Phone: 952.227.1160 interview and physical agility test. Each candidate interviewed with a firefighter panel and
Fax: 952.227.1170 members of the command staff. Each candidate also participated with a rigorous pre-
placement physical demands test proctored by the fire department occupational health
Finance provider. We are extremely pleased to have sent out conditional offers to nine candidates.
Phone: 952.227.1140 Tentative start date will be June 201h if everyone successfully completes the background check,
Fax: 952.227.1110 mental health assessment, and medical physical.
Park & Recreation
Fire Department Response:
Phone: 952.2271120
In April, the Chanhassen Fire Department responded to 53 calls for service. Duty crew
Fax: 952.227.1110
responded to 9 of those calls during scheduled shifts. Year to date, Duty Crews have
Recreation Center
responded to 34 calls. There were no significant calls to report on.
2310 Coulter Boulevard
• (1) Mutual Aid Building Fire in Waconia and (2) small grass fires
Phone: 952.227.1400
• (29) EMS calls including (2) Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning & Monthly Training:
Natural Resources Training that occurred since my last update;
Phone: 952.227.1130 • All staff participated in a four hour Saturday class for Active Shooter in collaboration with
Fax: 952.227.1110 the Carver County Sheriff's Office for training requirements. Firefighters trained with
deputies and Ridgeview ambulance crews on; police tactics and equipment, medical
Public Works triage, and patient extraction from impacted areas
7901 Park Place • Officers participated in a quarterly incident command refresher
Phone: 952.227.1300 . Live Burn training was conducted at the Edina Fire Training facility
Fax: 952.227.1310 0 EMS Quarterly Training
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125 Other Activities:
Fax: 952.227.1110 • 1 assisted Minnetonka PD/Fire as an evaluator on May 11' for an active shooter exercise
at Ridgedale Mall. It was an eye opening experience with hundreds of responders and
Website role players
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us . The fire department banquet was held on May 7th with active firefighters and retirees in
attendance.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
• The Chanhassen Firefighter Memorial groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 9t" with several
presenters.
• Chanhassen Fire received a request from the Chaska Fire Department to fill multiple assignments at
the upcoming Ryder Cup event. Additionally, myself and Fire Marshal Littfin will have
responsibilities related to on-site inspections and incident command support during the event that
week. I am working with the firefighters to fill the slots by June 17th so the background and training
process can be completed.
Monthly Fire Marshal Report
Investigations:
No investigations to report on.
Fire Inspections :
Existing buildings;
• Medical Clinics
• Retail Stores
• Gas Stations
• Restaurants
New projects;
•
Stock and Barrel Gun Club
•
MORA Adult Day Care
•
Byerly's Remodel
•
Bee Hive Senior Living addition
•
AutoMotorPlex tenant finishes
•
Paragon Bakery
•
Children's Adventure Learning Center
•
Colonial Square Center tenant finishes
•
Chapel Hill classroom addition
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Fire Calls by Type
April 2016
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Calls By Month Comparison
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2015
2016
2016 Calls by Type
■ Rescue & Emergency Medical Service
Alarm Calls
Good Intent Call
50%
Hazardous Condition
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■ Fire
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Customer Comment Card
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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 * 952-474-7094
Fax 952-227-1209
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Date of Call: April 1", 2016
Location of Call: Tanagers Lane
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Crew: David Arion, Eric Formico, Keegan Geske, Don Johnson, Matt Keuseman, Joe LeFevere
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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 * 952-474-7094
Fax 952-227-1209
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Date of Call: April 2nd, 2016
Location of Call: Baneberry Way
Type of Call: CO Alarm
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Crew: Nick Folwick, Keegan Geske, Matt Grady, Matt Keuseman, Matt Kutz, Cody Pribble
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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 * 952-474-7094
Fax 952-227-1209
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Date of Call: April 3rd, 2016
Location of Call: Dakota Avenue
Type of Call: Medical
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