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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 2.1. Fire Calls by Type April 2016 11 4 4 3 FFTI F---] Chanhassen Fire Department Calls By Month Comparison h � 0 2014 2015 2016 2016 Calls by Type ■ Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Alarm Calls Good Intent Call 50% Hazardous Condition ■ Service Call ■ Fire ELM Customer Comment Card 16 -15l 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 Excellent Response time -a. Appearance of personnel ❑' Professional mannerism FX First aid skills ❑' Follow through at end of call ❑ Comments related to fire ung activities: Were you kept informed of the fire fighting functions being performed?n� ❑ , 11 "/ Overall Fireaw rtment perfoW a�n�ce b Commgnts: � ,•WW V Date of Call: April 1", 2016 Location of Call: Tanagers Lane Type of Call: Medical Good Fair Poor ❑ Cl ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Crew: David Arion, Eric Formico, Keegan Geske, Don Johnson, Matt Keuseman, Joe LeFevere Customer Comment Card 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 Co( Excellent Good Fair Poor Response time ❑ ❑ D Appearance of personnel j� O ❑ ❑ Professional mannerism 0 0 0 First aid skills ❑ 0 0 ❑ Follow through at end of call ( p ❑ ❑ Continents related to fire fighting activities: Were you kept informed of the fire fighting functions being performed? Overall Fire Department ptrfonnani Comments: (1-1 _7 Date of Call: April 2nd, 2016 Location of Call: Baneberry Way Type of Call: CO Alarm 41 4-f- C) v u n Crew: Nick Folwick, Keegan Geske, Matt Grady, Matt Keuseman, Matt Kutz, Cody Pribble Customer Comment Card k6-1(0& 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 Excellent Response time Appearance of personnel Professional mannerism Jg First aid skills Follow through at end of call Comments related to fire fighting activities: Were you kept informed of the fire fighting functions being performed? Overall Fire Department performance Comments: Date of Call: April 3rd, 2016 Location of Call: Dakota Avenue Type of Call: Medical Good Fair Poor ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ D ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ D D ❑ ❑ D Crew: Troon Dowds, Chad Olsen, Cody Pribble 0 ❑ D ❑