2007 annual fire report

2007 Annual

Fire Report

PARIS HOLDINGS - APRIL 2007

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Fire Chief’s Message ....................................................................................................... 1

Fire Service Personnel ..................................................................................................... 3

Personnel / Other Services Statistics ................................................................................ 6

Organizational Chart ........................................................................................................ 7

Retirement/Hirings/Promotions ....................................................................................... 8

Fire Losses - Monthly Basis ....................................... ..................................................... 9

Incident Responses - Monthly Basis ................................................................................ 10

Call Volume - 3 Year Period............................................................................................. 11

Comparative Charts .......................................................................................................... 12

Graph of Fire Losses - 10 Year Period ............................................................................. 17

Large Loss Fires & Investigations of Fires ....................................................................... 18

Training Division ............................................................................................................... 20

Hazardous Material Program ............................................................................................ 27

Fire Prevention Division .................................................................................................. 30

Mechanical Division ......................................................................................................... 39

Emergency Management Division..................................................................................... 54

Ladies and Gentlemen:

It is my pleasure to submit the Annual Report for the year 2007, focussing on theoperations and activities of the Cornwall Fire Service.

The department responded to 1,406 calls in 2007, an increase of 64 calls over theprevious year (2006).

Our 2007 calls with fire losses also increased by 38 from 43 to 81 calls. The 2007 firecall totals represented an estimated increase in dollar loss of $1,732,690. This dollarloss increase was a result of five (5) $200,000 plus loss fire incidents: Marimacmanufacturing at $550,000, Sydney Street 6-unit apartment building at $410,000 andNorth End Pizzeria at $250,000.

During the 2007 budget deliberations, Council approved the purchase of a new Rescue-Pumper, this welcomed addition will remove our aging 1991 pumper from a first runstatus. The delivery of this new Rescue-Pumper is scheduled for June 2008.

In 2007, the province appointed Patrick Burke as Fire Marshal for the province ofOntario. Mr. Burke and the Office of the Fire Marshal’s mandate, has strongly focussedon the full implementation and enforcement of the revised Fire Code which came intoeffect in November 2007.

The revised Fire Code incorporated an objective-based format to allow the use ofequivalents and innovative solutions. This proactive approach will assist our FirePrevention Division in aggressively enforcing the Fire Code. For many municipalities,full enforcement of the Ontario Fire Code represents a new direction. A positiveawareness and education campaign will be our priority in order to educate the citizensof our community, in the implementation of the newly revised Fire Code.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge City Council’s continued supportand proactive approach towards making the City of Cornwall a more fire safecommunity.

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PROTECTIVE SERVICESFIRE DIVISION

SERVICES DE PROTECTIONSERVICES D’INCENDIE

10 Fourth Street WestP.O. Box / C.P. 877

Cornwall, Ontario K6H 5T9Tel: (613) 932-6252 or/ou

(613) 930-2787 ext. 2311Fax: (613) 930-9089

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I would like to thank all of our committed stakeholders, our city departments, emergencyservices, Police and E.M.S., our local media, businesses and residents for theencouragement of providing a Fire Safe Community that we can all be proud of.

A special thank you goes out to my office staff and members of the Fire Service thatconstantly provide me with positive input and support.

Fire Safety is everyone’s responsibility at home, work or play. Please keep our city witha world of possibilities “Fire Safe”.

Respectfully submitted,

Vic Leroux

Vic LerouxFire Chief

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FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL

AdministrationTraining DivisionMechanical DivisionFire Prevention Division1A Platoon1B Platoon2A Platoon2B PlatoonTotal per position

Fire Chief 1 1

Deputy Fire Chief 1 1

Emergency ManagementCoordinator

1 1

Administrative Assistant 1 1

Training Officer 1 1

Mechanic 1 1

Senior Fire Prevention Officer 1 1

Fire Prevention Officers 2 2

Captains 1 1 1 1 4

Lieutenants 2 2 2 2 8

Firefighters 11 11 11 11 44

Division Totals 4 1 1 3 14 14 14 14 65

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2007 FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL

V. Leroux

R. Hickley

M. Fenton

M. Bickerstaffe

C. Crites

W. Lalonde

C. Morrissette

L. Ford

A. Richer

R. Grant

A. Fraser

R. McCullough

P. Hamill

G. McCormick

D. Emerton-Proulx

R. Laird

B. Cox

G. Crepeau

L. Eamer

R. Cousins

P. Baril

S. O’Reilly

L. Richer

R. Cotnam

K. Michaud

B. O’Neill

J. Vipond

J. Dewar

R. Parisien

A. Van Veen

Fire Chief

Deputy Fire Chief

Training Officer

Senior Fire Prevention Officer

Fire Prevention Officer

Fire Prevention Officer

Mechanic

Administrative Assistant

Captain

Captain

Captain

Captain

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

1 Class Firefighterst









1978 12 21

1986 11 17

1989 09 18

1985 07 22

1995 06 12

1991 07 22

1998 07 27

2004 02 09

1971 08 05

1974 05 29

1980 03 17

1980 04 28

1981 01 12

1981 02 23

1983 04 25

1983 04 26

1983 08 29

1987 04 24

1987 04 28

1987 04 28

1988 04 22

1988 04 25

1988 10 04

1988 10 03

1989 05 01

1989 06 19

1990 04 30

1990 05 01

1990 06 25

1991 04 25

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2007 FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL (continued)

J. Irwin

J. Lauzon

D. Aitken

W. Lloyd

A. Kinstler

R. Quenneville

B. Ward

P. Huntley

J. Leadston

J. McDonald

B. Donig

T. Lauzon

M. Baril

L. Lalonde

M. Lamer

E. Richer

J. Vandrish

T. Chadwick

D. Côté

G. Waldroff

R. Mailhot

M. Legault

I. Butcher

J. Powers

S. Parthenais

B. Vallance

J. Crites

P. Barque

R. Major

F. McNeely

J. Burelle

R. Gagné

I. Robertson

J. McIntyre

J. Norman












1 Class Firefigherst








1 Class Firefighter st

2 Class Firefighternd




3 Class Firefighterrd





4 Class Firefighterth



Probationary Firefighter



1991 04 26

1991 04 29

1991 05 06

1991 07 23

1992 07 20

1992 07 21

1992 07 22

1995 05 05

1995 05 08

1995 05 09

1995 06 01

1995 06 09

1995 11 06

1996 06 21

1996 06 26

1999 09 13

1999 10 28

2001 01 22

2001 05 28

2001 06 18

2002 04 08

2002 08 26

2002 09 09

2002 11 04

2003 03 10

2003 04 28

2003 07 28

2003 07 29

2003 10 10

2004 01 05

2004 01 26

2004 10 18

2006 08 28

2006 08 29

2007 04 23

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SICK LEAVE

The following personnel have not reported sick in 2007

Including the above personnel, the average sick leave for the year was 7.34 shifts/employee. A slight increase of .42 shifts/employee from 2006.

COMPENSATION

The department had four claims submitted through WSIB resulting in 12 lost days forthe entire department.

INJURIES SUSTAINED AT EMERGENCIES

Fortunately, there were no fatalities in 2007. Eight (8) injuries were recorded forfirefighters and eight (8) fire related injuries were recorded for citizens.

OTHER SERVICES

TOURS OF FIRE STATIONS

During the year, 22 tours were completed, totalling 202 visitors at both facilities, theEast End Station and Headquarters Station. This included a tour of the building andequipment, a brief film on fire safety, and a short Fire Safety lecture.

HOME SAFE HOME

During the months of May through to September, 241 homes were visited by all 4Platoons.

CAR SEATS INSTALLATIONS/INSPECTIONS

A total of 263 car seats were installed and/or inspected between the two stations.

Michel Bickerstaffe Clifford Crites Bruce Donig Dana Emerton-Proulx

Lloyd Lalonde Jeff McIntyre Jason Norman Richard Parisien

Andrew Van Veen Bryan Ward

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Organizational Chart

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RETIREMENTS

< Captain André Richer retired on March 31, 2007 with over 33 years service.

HIRINGS

< One Probationary Firefighters was hired in 2007, Jason Norman.

APPOINTMENTS

< Firefighter Terry Lauzon was appointed to Fire Prevention Officer.

PROMOTIONS

The following promotions were successfully completed in 2007:

Lt. P. Hamill to Captain Apr. 1

F/F P. Baril to Lieutenant Apr. 1

F/F S. Parthenais to 1 Class Firefighter Mar. 10st

F/F B. Vallance to 1 Class Firefighter Apr. 28st

F/F J. Crites to 1 Class Firefighter Jul. 28st

F/F P. Barque to 1 Class Firefighter Jul. 29st

F/F R. Major to 1 Class Firefighter Oct .10st

F/F F. McNeely to 2 Class Firefighter Jan. 5nd

F/F J. Burelle to 2 Class Firefighter Jan. 26nd

F/F R. Gagné to 2 Class Firefighter Oct. 18nd

F/F I. Robertson to 4 Class Firefighter Aug. 28th

F/F J. McIntyre to 4 Class Firefighter Aug. 29th

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2007 FIRE LOSSES

MONTHLY BASIS

PROPERTYVALUE

PROPERTYFIRE LOSS

VEHICLELOSS

TOTALLOSS

January $8,582,000 $578,900 $2,500 $581,400

February $3,260,500 $850 $0 $850

March $701,500 $296,950 $0 $296,950

April $6,810,000 $845,100 $3,500 $848,600

May $1,044,000 $274,400 $0 $274,400

June $694,300 $152,100 $3,200 $155,300

July $858,000 $141,000 $3,000 $144,000

August $225,500 $45,500 $0 $45,500

September $1,574,500 $206,400 $5,000 $211,400

October $520,000 $186,010 $0 $186,010

November $581,000 $145,050 $6,000 $151,050

December $5,503,200 $550,250 $0 $550,250

Totals $30,354,500 $3,422,510 $23,200 $3,445,710

Of the total property valuation involved in fire, 11% was actually lost.

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INCIDENT RESPONSES

MONTHLY BASIS

January 103

February 104

March 111

April 135

May 112

June 118

July 136

August 105

September 115

October 137

November 116

December 114

Total 1406

Increase of 64 calls from 2006

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2005-2007

Number Total Calls

2005 2006 2007JANUARY 162 128 103FEBRUARY 104 76 104MARCH 107 109 111APRIL 122 121 135MAY 146 94 112JUNE 144 116 118JULY 132 138 136AUGUST 148 116 105SEPTEMBER 130 124 115OCTOBER 119 108 137NOVEMBER 100 111 116DECEMBER 140 101 114

Total Calls 1554 1342 1406

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COMPARATIVE CHARTS

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Municipality

# of FullTimeStaff

# of PartTimeStaff

NetExpenditures

Fire

MPMP FireOperating Costs

per $1,000Assessment

Net ExpendituresFire per Capita Population Range

Cornwall 65 0 $6,704,431 $2.69 $146 20,000-49,999

Peterborough 98 0 $11,305,490 $1.90 $151 50,000-99,999

Belleville 65 40 $7,949,055 $2.19 $163 20,000-49,999

Kingston 152 1 $19,413,914 $1.86 $166 100,000+

Brockville 39 6 $3,927,165 $2.38 $179 20,000-49,999

North Bay 89 1 $10,726,123 $2.82 $199 50,000-99,999

Average $2.31 $167

All current statistics based on year-end of 2006 (always one year in arrears).

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Our Comparable for Emergency Services Provided

City FTE Tax $ / Capita Water Rescue Hazardous MaterialResponse

MedicalResponse

Technical Rescue High Angle & ConfineSpace

Kingston 150 $143.00 Water & Ice Water Technical Level inprogress

Yes Program in progress

Peterborough 97 $142.00 Water & Ice Water Provincial Level II Yes No

North Bay 89 $195.00 Ice Water &Snowmobile

Provincial Level II Yes Awareness Level

Cornwall 65 $146.00 Water & Ice Water Provincial Level II Yes Yes

Belleville 65 $155.00 Water & Ice Water Awareness Level Yes No

Brockville 35 Not Available Land Base Awareness Level Yes No

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False Alarms Breakdown 2005 2006 2007

Alarm Equipment - Malfunction 134 115 155Alarm Equipment - Accidental 87 73 75Human - Malicious 29 22 29Human - Perceived Emergency 88 65 68Human - Accidental 69 52 86Other False Fire Call 46 49 34

Total False Alarm Calls 453 376 447

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LARGE LOSS FIRES

The following are the large loss fires for the year 2007 ($50,000 and over):

DATE ADDRESS PROPERTY TYPE TOTAL LOSS

January 8 805 Brookdale Ave Business-Hotel/Motelth

Ramada Inn$200,600

January 14 600 Glengarry Blvd Multi-Unit Dwellingth $255,000

January 18 722 Augustus St Multi-Unit Dwellingth $120,000

March 4 208 Prince Albert St Detached Dwellingth $100,000

March 11 221 Seventh St. E Detached Dwellingth $180,000

April 12 117 Sydney St Multi-Unit Dwellingth

6 Units Apartment Bldg$410,000

April 12 111 Sydney St Multi-Unit Dwellingth $150,000

April 14 305 Victoria St Detached Dwellingth $125,000

April 23 504 Guy St Detached Dwellingrd $100,000

May 27 1542 Pitt St Apartment - Businessth

North End Pizzeria$250,000

June 10 405 Marlborough St Detached Dwellingth $150,000

July 15 550 Boundary Rd Business-Animal Shelterth $105,000

September 11 605 Power Dam Dr Detached Dwellingth $187,700

October 20 905 Third St. E Detached Dwellingth $70,000

October 25 408 Seventh St. E Multi-Unit Dwellingth $90,000

November 17 28 Arthur St Multi-Unit Dwellingth $85,000

December 10 3400 Montreal Rd Manufacturingth

Marimac$550,000

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INVESTIGATIONS OF FIRES

Of the 44 structural fire calls with losses investigated by the Fire Prevention Bureau,Fire Marshal’s Office and Cornwall Police Department, the following causes weredetermined:

INCENDIARY : Arson ÿ 2: Accidental ÿ 1 (child playing): Vandalism ÿ 0: Youth (12-17) Vandalism ÿ 0

ACCIDENTAL : Design/Construction Deficiency ÿ 1 : Installation ÿ 0 : Maintenance ÿ 1: Other Deficiency ÿ 1

Misuse of Ignition Source/Igniting Equipment: Improperly Discarded ÿ 5: Unattended ÿ 0: Used or Placed too Close to Combustibles ÿ 3: Used for Purpose not Intended ÿ 1: Improper Handling ÿ 0: Mechanical/Electrical Failure ÿ 2

OTHER: Undetermined : Other ÿ 5: Undetermined ÿ 22

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TRAINING DIVISION

I am pleased to submit the 2007 Annual Report for the Training Division.

As you know, the Training Syllabus for 2007 was based on the Ontario Fire FighterCurriculum.

Provincial Certification is due again in 2009 and Cornwall should be completing ourCurriculum at that time. The following is an overview of the activities in the Training Division.

Fire Extinguisher Training

Ministry Of Environment 15 Employees

Spartech Plastic 50 Employees

Sandfield Place 25 Employees

St Lawrence Intermediate School 10 Students

Open Hands Group Homes 52 Employees

Community Living Group Homes 149 Employees

Versa Care Seniors Home 20 Employees

Parisien Manor 40 Employees

City Of Cornwall Office Staff 60 Employees

Cornwall Electric 50 Employees

Go To Work With Parent Day 5 Students

Total Extinguisher Training 476 Employees

Fire Extinguisher Training has become a necessity for many Occupational Health andSafety Committees within the business community in Cornwall. Although there was areduction in the number of employees receiving training this year compared to last, theprogram still serves an important function of raising the awareness of fire safety in thecommunity, and it continues to be a stable source of income for this division.

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Residential Care FacilitiesFire Safety Training

Open Hands Group Home 52 Employees

Sandfield Place 25 Employees

Community Living Stormont County 149 Employees

Total Fire Safety Training 226 Employees

There were several request for Fire Safety Training for employees of residential carefacilities.

Because of an aging population and the political climate surrounding these facilities,I expect to see an increase in this external training in the years to come.

Additional External Training and Special Activities

Disability Awareness TrainingMeth Lab And Grow Ops Training For First ReprogrammingRed Cross Instructor Re-certificationRadiation Training for Haz-Mat SpecialistEastern Ontario Training Board Job FairFire Dispatch Tours Of Facilities and ApparatusMock Scenarios For Fire DispatchersHaz-Mat Specialist Training At Federal Study CentreNew Recruit OrientationShell Canada Facility Tour and EvaluationMock Scenario Confined Space Training at Public WorksNight Time Boat Rescue ScenarioMock Disaster Parisien ManorMSDS Computer TrainingConcept Safety Fit Testing For SCBA’sPhotocopier TrainingPortable Radio ReprogrammingWeb Cast Training Re-PreplanningBreathing Apparatus Training For Water Treatment Plant Employees

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Internal Training

The following subjects were part of the internal training program at the Cornwall FireDepartment:

Pump Truck OperationsGISPost Fire EvaluationPre-PlanningSOG’sDefibrillation Hazardous MaterialsTech RescueRope Work TrainingFire Cause DeterminationExtricationSCBAWHMISVentilationWater RescueFire BehaviorComputer TrainingCommunications TrainingAir Purifying Respirator Training

Fire Prevention TrainingLive Burn TrainingFDM Record Management SystemTrainingIncident CommandTrucks and Equipment TrainingBuilding ConstructionElectrical Safety TrainingIce Water Rescue First Responder TrainingHigh Rise Firefighting TrainingPublic Education TrainingSearch and Rescue TrainingDriver TrainingAccountability TrainingOrganizational TrainingAdministration TrainingHealth and Safety

Total Hours spent on Internal Training for 2007 was 3,666.75 Hrs

Live Fire Training

Live fire training evolutions took place at our training facility in the Industrial Park.Techniques in Search and Rescue, Fire Attack, Ventilation, Pump Operations, Drafting,and Incident Command all helped in developing skills, in both new recruits andseasoned firefighters.

Some repairs will have to be done to maintain the building and meet guidelines forsafety.

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Record Management System (FDM)

The Record Management System started in 2006 was expanded in 2007 to allow fora working Interface which was developed and implemented in 2007. Extra training wasrequired and undertaken by both the Cornwall Police Fire Dispatch and the CornwallFire Service.

I have to emphasize at this time, that this project would not have come together so well,had it not been for the excellent working relationship which was developed between theFire Dispatch Team and the Cornwall Fire Services. In 2008 we hope to maintain openlines of communications to ensure our Record Management System continues to runin an effective and efficient manner.

Specialized Rescue

Our specialized rescue team kept very busy this year. Hundreds of hours of trainingwith new equipment and techniques has developed a very progressive and highlyskilled team. F/F Rejean Quenneville has assumed the role of team leader. Themotivation and positive attitude of this team will move them forward to be a valuableasset to the Cornwall Fire Service. 2007 saw the implementation of the Tech RescueTraining given to all Cornwall Fire Service Personnel to bring all members to theAwareness Level.

Haz-Mat Specialists

Our Haz-mat specialists have been very busy again this year. They continue to keepthe level of training to all members of the Cornwall Fire Service at a very high level.They are also quite busy with both Awareness Training and Air Monitoring Training forthe three United Counties, under the umbrella of the Ontario Fire Marshal ‘s Office.

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Boat Based Water Rescue

The boat based water rescue program is doing well. We were fortunate to secure 3positions in 2006 for the OPP Marine Training Program, at the Ontario Fire College.The Marine Training Program is an excellent and cost effective way of securing a highlytrained Water Rescue Team to serve the citizens of Cornwall. In the future, we willcontinue to secure as many positions as possible.

Training Officer Courses

During 2007, I had the opportunity to attend the following courses and activities to aidme in my position.

Training Officer’s / Chiefs Conference TorontoEmergency Site Management Course Emergency Management College (Ottawa)Disability Awareness Training CornwallMTO Audit CornwallConcept Safety Fit Testing Training CornwallI.T Meetings Re Computer Rostering CornwallFDM Administrator Training CornwallIce Water Rescue Review OFCPhotocopier Training Cornwall

Promotional Examinations and Testing

The following firefighter examinations were conducted throughout 2007.

1 Class Exam Steve Parthenais, Bradley Vallance, Jason Crites, Patricest

Barque, Ryan Major, Frank McNeely

2 Class Exam Richard Gagnend

4 Class Exam Ian Robertson, Jeff McIntyreth

FPO Exam Terry Lauzon

Captain’s Exam Pierre Baril

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ONTARIO FIRE COLLEGE

The Ontario Fire College continues to be a wonderful resource and training facility forthe Cornwall Fire Service. It allows us to develop well educated and trained firefightersto move up through the ranks and become excellent officers and leaders.

We have a number of firefighters that are completing the Company Officer Programthrough the OFC in the near future. We will also continue to use the college for trainingin the specialty courses that would not be possible to hold on a local level.

We are also fortunate to have Associate Instructors from Cornwall teaching at theOntario Fire College. That speaks well for the caliber of people we have within thisdepartment.

College Attendees 2007

T.O. Murray Fenton Flash-Over Recognition & Ice Water Rescue Review& Emergency Site Management Course

SFPO Michael Bickerstaffe Fire Prevention SeminarFPO Clifford Crites Fire Prevention Officers CertificationMechanic Chuck Morrisette Mechanical Seminar & Pump OperationsCapt. Phil Hamill Flash-Over RecognitionLt. Ron Laird Company Officer Update CourseLt. Gilles Crepeau Company Officer CourseLt. Reid Cousins Flash-Over RecognitionF/F Steve O’Reilly Company Officer CourseF/F John Vipond Company Officer Update CourseF/F Jody Dewar Company Officer Course & Marine CourseF/F Richard Parisien Company Officer CourseF/F Andrew Van Veen Company Officer CourseF/F John Irwin Company Officer CourseF/F Jeffrey Lauzon Company Officer CourseF/F David Aitken Company Officer CourseF/F Bill Lalonde Company Officer Course & Marine CourseF/F Wade Lloyd Company Officer CourseF/F Andrew Kinstler Company Officer CourseF/F Rejean Quenneville Marine CourseF/F Paul Huntley Company Officer Course F/F Jeffrey Leadston Marine CourseF/F Bruce Donig Company Officer Course & Haz-Mat CourseF/F Lloyd Lalonde Marine CourseF/F Eric Richer Company Officer & Tech Rescue TrainingF/F Ryan Major Marine CourseF/F Bryan Ward Haz-Mat Course & Flash-Over Recognition

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Outside Courses 2007

Capt. Alan Fraser Haz-Mat SpecialistF/F Bruce Donig Haz-Mat SpecialistF/F Jeff leadston Haz-Mat SpecialistF/F Bryan Ward Haz-Mat SpecialistF/F/ Bruce Donig Shoreline Clean-up CourseF/F Jeff Leadston Shoreline Clean-up Course

Conclusion

The Training Division had a very busy year in 2007.

The importance of staff training can sometimes only be realized when the need forthose skills arise. The Cornwall Fire Service remains committed to maintain anddevelop the skills necessary to protect the citizens of Cornwall.

New initiatives, as well as ongoing training both internally and externally made 2007 avery interesting and challenging year.

I am looking forward to an equally challenging year in 2008.

Murray Fenton

Murray Fenton Training Officer

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Hazardous Material Program

The year of 2007 was quite busy for our Hazardous Material Division.From our “In House” training program, the SD& G HazMat Agreement & Training, to ourcommitments under our MOU Agreement with Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office, the yearhas flown by.

As for our “In House” training program, it was decided to return to the basics,Awareness Training for all Suppression Personnel in 2007. We are approximately 70%completed at this time, and decided at the last meeting to clean up the remaining 30%early in the new year. September 2008, has been scheduled for the Operation Trainingand IFSAC certification. A complete inventory is also scheduled for 2008.

The SD&G Training Program is again, producing very impressive results, with thehandling of the Hwy #138 Sulphuric Acid Tanker Rollover, to assisting OPP with apotential Hazardous Material Incident at the Winchester Hospital. We know that AirMonitoring plays an important role in the daily operations of the Fire Service and forFirst Responders in general. Meth Labs and Grow Ops are now operating in ourcommunities, with all the associated health hazards. This has forced all FirstResponders to have a basic knowledge in HazMat Response, to stay safe, to stay alive.I cannot stress the importance of proper Awareness Level Training for all FirstResponders. When I teach a course, I ask these three questions.

#1 Do you still ride the rigs? (Cruiser, Ambulance, Fire Trucks)

#2 Are you a First Responder who usually arrives at an “Incident” first?

#3 Do you think you should know some things about responding to a HazMatIncident? (Things that could save your life in the initial response)

More and more we hear questions, at incidents like the Domtar Fire last April, “Shouldwe evacuate? Is that cloud toxic? How do you know it is safe here?” What if we closedthe bridge because we guessed wrong? We are now able to answer these questions,with more confidence, and competence, based on hard facts, sound air monitoring,input data from the portable Weather Station and the expertise required to makenecessary decisions at HazMat calls. With the anticipated addition of a dedicatedLaptop, and software, we would have the ability to accurately put chemical vapourdispersions, plumes, evacuation zones, into the SD&G and the Corporation’s GISMapping System. A connection to Real Time Data at any HazMat Incident will prove it’sworth.

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Under our MOU Agreement, round table discussions were held at Gravenhurst, to planthe next 5 years. It was decided to change from the big scenario at the JuneOperations, to a week filled with workshops, and specialized training. It was alsodecided to implement “Operation Blackjack”, at Gananoque in September, to test theMOU Agreement, to see if it would actually work. With the benefits out weighing thenegatives, these 2 changes were implemented, and due to their success, are beingapplied again for 2008.

Our Specialist’s completed their Basic CBRN Online course and then last April attendedthe Federal Study Centre in Ottawa for 10 days of CBRN Intermediate Training. Theyare now on a waiting list to attend the Advanced Training in 2008. During the last weekof October and the first week of November, 2 more Specialists completed the OFCHazardous Material Technician Level Course and received their IFSAC Accreditation.We as a department must keep accessing new avenues, and creating newpartnerships, so that our personnel can be trained to the most competent levelpossible.

In closing, we have a sound program that the OFM is contemplating initiatingthroughout Ontario. It is a program that works, that is practical, and is affordable. Forthe year of 2007 we have trained 96 more Firefighters to the Awareness Level, with 67more Firefighters trained in Basic Air Monitoring. To date our program has trained closeto 400 Firefighters to the Awareness Level in the Counties of Stormont, Dundas andGlengarry, and over 100 of these Firefighters in the Introduction to Basic Air Monitoring.

Respectfully,

Alan Fraser

Captain Alan FraserHazardous Material Officer

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2007 HazMat Review

January20 , Awareness Training, Iroquois (24)th

23 , HazMat Meeting @ HQ’srd

24 , Awareness Training, first half, Maxville, 30 , Alexandria (22)th th

February06 , Meeting with Transport Canada, proposed scenario for Cornwallth

10 , Awareness Training, Ingleside (20)th

15 , 16th, Awareness Training, South Glengarry (30)th

22 , Air Monitoring, South Glengarry (25)nd

March17 , Air Monitoring, Iroquois (22)th

20 , HazMAt Meeting, HQ’sth

29 , DND Information Meeting for Mustard Gas Decommissioning @ 540 Wallrich Aveth

30 , Overwatch, Don Rickard, Cam leak test, Basic Radiation Training @ HQ’s (14)th

April16 , 17 , MOU Agreement, Strategy/Needs Analysis, Gravenhurst th th

16 , Sulphuric Acid Tanker Rollover, Hwy #138 th

23 , 4 Specialist’s 10 day CBRN Intermediate Level, Federal Study Centre rd

25 , Domtar Fire, Air Monitoring fire sceneth

May01 , SD&G Chiefs Meeting, review Hwy #138 call, intro to IMS, ICst

07 , HazMat Meeting @ HQ’sth

30 , SD&G Chiefs Meeting, powerpoint IMS, IC, Accountabilityth

31 , Basic Air Monitoring, (CFD Tech Rescue Team) (14)st

June11 - 14 , MOU Training @ Gravenhurstth th

21 , HazMat Meeting @ HQ’sst

29 , Standby for Emergency Decon, Mohawk Demonstration, Seaway International Bridgeth

September26 , 27 , OFM Operation Blackjack, Mock Disaster, Gananoqueth th

October01 , HazMat Meeting @ HQ’sst

10 , MOU Agreement Follow-up, Torontoth

16 - 19 , HazMat Conference, Torontoth th

28 - 09 , HazMat Technician Course, OFC (2 Specialists)th th

31 , Advised Winchester OPP for chemical incident at Memorial Hospital (Chlorine & Milk)st

November19 , 20 , Air Monitoring, South Glengarry (20)th th

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FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION

The Fire Prevention Division of the Cornwall Fire Service is pleased at this time topresent our 2007 Annual Report. With the appointment of Patrick Burke as the newOntario Fire Marshall, the Fire Services have been faced with new challenges. FireMarshall Burke has made it clear that he expects Municipal Fire Departments to placemore emphasis on Code Enforcement.

The following extract was taken from a Communique issued by the Fire Marshall'sOffice:“In the past fifteen years, the Ontario fire service has expended time, money andenergy to organize public education activities and to disseminate public fire safetymessages to members of the community. It was rewarded for its efforts by knowing thatall the hard work had paid off and contributed greatly to a gradual decline in fire lossesand fire deaths.”

In recent years, however, the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) and fire departmentshave recognized the fact that some persons are not swayed by public safety messagesor exhortations to take responsibility, and that a different approach is required forindividuals who contravene the Fire Code.

In its 2006 smoke alarm campaign and a news release issued in November 2006, theOFM encouraged fire departments to take a tougher stance. There has also been muchdiscussion throughout the fire service about zero tolerance.

For many municipal fire departments, enforcement procedures represent a new activity.Many of them require training in enforcing the Fire Code and could not replyaffirmatively to the question “You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?”

This has left our Municipality in an awkward position. In the past our Bureau hasconducted inspections and sought compliance through time extensions and follow upvisits. It is now expected that Fire Services throughout the Province prosecute for LifeSafety Fire Code violations.

A new Objective based Fire Code was introduced in 2007. The new Code now hasprovisions for the retrofit of existing Hotels. These new changes will ensure that minimum life safety features are incorporated in older or existing Hotels. The Code wasrevised using an objective-based format to allow the use of equivalents and innovativesolutions through linkages to core code objectives. Approximately 200 technicalamendments have also been incorporated into the new Code. Generally however,existing requirements have been retained to provide stakeholders with familiaracceptable solutions and to serve as benchmarks for continued public fire safety. Therevised Code came into effect on November 21, 2007.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FIRE PREVENTION

The Fire Prevention branch will carry out inspections at area Hotels to ensurecompliance. With the new direction of the Fire Marshall’s office, along with the new FireCode requirements are taken together, we can expect more complaints from thegeneral public. As with the approach on smoke alarm violations, consistency ineducation, application, and enforcement should reduce the negative impact. Thegeneral public will eventually accept accountability, if we as a Fire Service remainsteadfast in our goals of consistent enforcement.

In closing we must thank the Suppression Crews for their cooperation. They are quiteoften the primary Public Educators in the City in spite of their increased workload.Without their continued support many programs would not survive.

General inspections and re-inspections of private single dwellings, upon request.Inspections and re-inspections of apartment buildings, rooming houses, lodginghouses, high-rise buildings, etc. Inspections of: arenas, bakeries, all schools includingSt. Lawrence College and its branch establishments, club halls, Christmas tree lots,churches and church halls, solid fuel burning appliances, fireplaces and chimneys, chipwagons, dance halls, food shops, gas bars and service stations, homes for the aged,laundries, dry cleaners, laundry mats, hotels, motels, taverns, hospitals, industries,public halls, nursing homes, office buildings, all classes of stores and malls, oilfurnaces, electric furnaces, gas furnaces, pool halls, arcades, restaurants, trailerhomes, underground storage tanks, above ground storage tanks, warehouses, beautysalons, barber shops, auto body repair shops and all establishments requiring licensing.

Investigations of all fires involved in insurance claims.

Preliminary investigations of all fires of a suspicious nature to determine the necessityof special investigation.

When necessary, the issuance of Fire Marshal orders, electrical orders, correctionorders, both verbal and written.

Examination of drawings and plans for new buildings and renovations of existingbuildings for the items within the jurisdiction of the Fire Prevention Bureau.

Assistance in the location of products of combustion, detectors, extinguishers, escapeladders and escape planning.

Monthly and annual reports of the municipality to the Fire Marshal’s Office in Toronto.

The three Officers are actively engaged in the recording and filing of a wide range ofdocuments and correspondence, office meetings, consultation appointments relatedto fire investigations, complaint calls by tenants, landlords or neighbors, and the manyadditional inspections and re-inspections resulting from complaint calls. The Officersmust keep abreast of a wide range of by-laws, regulations and codes that are being

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TAPP-C (THE ARSON PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN)

constantly changed or amended.

The Officers are further involved in the witnessing of proper installation of fire alarm andsprinkler systems, emergency lighting, etc., and witnessing the testing of same.

The library of reference material, used extensively in the bureau, consists of manyvolumes of regulations, codes and by-laws, whether federal, provincial or municipal inorigin.

The Officers are also involved in areas of Fire Safety programs and public speaking.Their work continues to expand in the area of public education.

FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Arson PreventionProgram for Children (TAPP-C) is one of the most effective tools available tocommunities in Ontario to address youthful firesetting. Over 50% of known incendiaryfires are motivated largely by mischief and vandalism. Of these, most are set bychildren.

As youthful firesetting is a serious problem, the community must work together toidentify, assess, educate and counsel young firesetters. The TAPP-C program isdesigned to reduce firesetting behaviour in children through fire safety education andan assessment protocol (with further treatment as needed). All children referrd to theTAPP-C program receive both the educational component delivered by firedepartments and the assessment protocol conducted by mental health professionals.

Since 1991, when the pilot project was initiated, many children have participated in bothcomponents of the program. According to the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, a follow-upsurvey of some of these children indicated that 70% have not continued to set fires. Ofthe children who still set fires, no further burns or injuries have occurred as a result oftheir firesetting behaviour and they are receiving the treatment required. This surveyalso revealed that the recidivism rate of children who participated in TAPP-C is lowerthan the rates published by other organizations.

The Cornwall Fire Services conduct this program with the assistance of the CornwallMental Health, their assistance and professionalism has made this program a success.About 12 youths have gone through the program in 2007. Upon completion of the FireDepartment section the young client receives an engraved plaque. Because of theimportance of the program it is being expanded into the outlying areas.

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OLDER AND WISERThe Older and Wiser program is an ongoingprogram. The demographics for Cornwall show

that the population is aging. We must recognize that our seniors are perhaps more atrisk should a fire occur in their homes. Our Office has for the past few years conductedin home presentations at all Senior high rise buildings. Because of their age andpossible medical conditions, Seniors require special training and education in order tosafely escape a burning room. The Older and Wiser program is geared towards theirneeds. This year a power point presentation showing the effects of smoke travel in acorridor when unit doors are not closed was very well received. Making Seniors awareof the importance of self closing devices on suite doors, was our main goal in 2007.

For the months of February and March a Firefighterwas sent to accompany the Meals on Wheels providers during their normal deliveryhours. Our participation was to conduct a voluntary Home Safe Home inspection andto ensure that the residents had a working smoke alarm. This year twenty six homeswere visited. Firefighters checked 53 smoke alarms for Code compliance. As a result16 new smoke alarms were issued free of charge and 38 batteries were given out. Noviolations are issued as result non compliance. This program is voluntary and thepurpose is to educate the residents. This Meals on Wheel program is now recognizedas a best practice in the Home Care environment.

The Home Safe Home program is a voluntaryprogram. Fire Crews hand out pamphlets with appropriate fire safety messages on theweekend shifts, commencing in May. The owners are the asked to contact the FireServices for a home inspection. During the home visit the occupants are shownpotential fire hazards that may be present in the home, as well they are given tips onhow to rectify the hazards. Of course all smoke alarms are checked for compliance, anynon compliant smoke alarm is either replaced or re activated. Once again no violationsare issued as a result of a Home Safe Home inspections. The owner or occupants areadvised of the potential penalties for non compliance. The following table is a list ofhomes inspected in 2007 by the Platoons.

May June July August Total

Homes visited 13 27 30 54 124

Smoke alarms Checked 36 64 22 65 187

Hard wired smoke alarm 7 17 4 43 71

Battery type smoke alarm 29 51 56 49 187

Not working 2 2

MEALS ON WHEELS

HOME SAFE HOME

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NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS

The above information clearly shows that the compliance rate for the City of Cornwallis about 99%. This figure can be attributed to the aggressive issuing of Certificates ofOffence violations for non compliance.

We have again this year entered into apartnership with Community Safety Net to provide handbooks to elementary students.This organization seeks funding from area business’ to cover the cost of printing,therefore there is no cost to the Corporation. Thus far 450 french and 450 englishbooks have been delivered. These books along with the Teacher manuals will bedistributed to local schools in the New Year.

During 2007 twenty two Notice of Violationswere issued for smoke alarm non compliance. This number has decreased from lastyear due to the consistent application of zero tolerance for this type of infraction. Theimportance of a working smoke alarm cannot be underestimated. The local smokealarm compliance rate is above the Provincial average in our area. This can beattributed to the aggressive approach taken by our Fire Prevention Bureau.

COMMUNITY SAFETY NET

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FIRE INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED IN 2007

MONTH LOCATION INCIDENT#

January 2007 805 Brookdale Ave. FD07000037118 Guy Street FD07000038600 Glengarry Blvd. FD07000065722A Augustus Street FD07000093118A Guy Street FD07000118

February 2007 550 Campbell Street FD07000195

March 2007 1430 First E. FD07000604208 Prince Albert FD07000366107 Prince Arthur FD07000405221 7 Street E. FD07000409th

April 2007 305 Victoria FD070006041424 Lascelle Ave. FD07000669111 Sydney FD07000586 800 Second W. FD07000706504 Guy Street FD07000681CN Rail Car FD07000687

May 2007 621 Ridley Ave. FD070008511542 Pitt Street FD07000928933 Queen Street FD07000778

June 2007 1340 St.Michel FD07000976

405 Marlborough FD07001004

July 2007 781 Sandfield FD07001127228 Danis Ave. FD07001133550 Boundary Rd. FD07001222

August 2007 1601 Gerald Street FD07001471230 6 Street W. FD07001386th

934 Marlborough Street FD07001441

September 2007 605 Power Dam FD070015861424 Cumberland FD07001566837 Augustus Street FD0700153940 Dunbar FD07001673

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FIRE INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED IN 2007

MONTH LOCATION INCIDENT#

October 2007 235 Saunders FD07001736228 Carleton FD07001836709 Sydney FD07001749905 Third E. FD07001853408 Seventh E FD0700189312 York Street FD07001915

November 2007 Gensteel FD07001948220 Emma FD0700197428 Arthur FD07002017413 Anderson FD07002025717 Cumberland FD07002074

December 2007 3400 Montreal Road FD07002161

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PUBLIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

Janaury 2007Radio Interview with Chuck PhillipsInterview with Standard Freeholder on WoodstovesRace Against Drugs meeting

February 2007SFPO met with Seniors 540 Adolphus Fire safety talkFPO Lauzon attended a RAD meeting

March 2007All FPO’s set up a booth at Civic Complex for Family fun day3 days at Complex for Home and Trade ShowSFPO gave an Older and Wiser presentation 24 AugustusSFPO gave an Older and Wiser presentation 120 AugustusSFPO gave an Older and Wiser presentation at 15 Edward St.

April 2007Race Against Drugs 4 DaysRetro Fit 9.9 Seminar held at BestWestern ParkwaySFPO gave a fire safety talk to 60 Air Cadets.SFPO gave a lecture at St. Lawrence College for OPTICFPO Lauzon conducted Home Safe Home for EOHU

May 2007Older and Wiser 20 Residents McConnell ManorBabysitting Course Sacred Heart 15 Students

June 2007FPO Lauzon Gladstone Public School Pizza DayFPOs attended 50+ show at Civic ComplexFPO Crites Attended OFC FPO/201

August 2007SFPO assisted with a fire drill at Counties BuildingSFPO assited with Mayor and Media blood donor clinic

September 2007Fall Home and Trade Show 2.5 days

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TRAINING AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

October 20074 Days at Cornwall Square Fire Prevention WeekOlder and Wiser at Marie De la Ferre apartmentsRadio interview for Fire Prevention Week

November 2007FPO Lauzon attended a RAD meetingFPO Lauzon conducted a Home Safe Home

February 2007FPO Crites attended OFC for FPO 301SFPO conducted 2 days of Rights of Entry training to crews

March 2007FPO Crites attended OFC for FPO 301

April 2007FPO Crites attended OFC for FPO 302FPO Crites attended 202 online

May 2007FPO Lauzon briefed the Platoons on Home Safe HomeFPO Lauzon briefed the shift on Canadian Tire Safety DayFPO Lauzon met with Tri County for Home Safe Home

June 2007FPO Lauzon Trained 2B on Home Safe Home ProceduresFPO Lauzon Attended Gananoque Fire alarm EOFPOASFPO Bickerstaffe Attended Richmond Hill FPO Seminar

July 2007FPO Crites attended OFC FPO/201FPO Crites attended OFC FPO/501

November 2007SFPO attended FPO seminar in GravenhurstFPO Crites attended OFC-FPO 202

December 2007FPO Crites attended OFC for FPO 401

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M E C H A N I C A L D I V I S I O N

The Mechanical Division works with the knowledge that firefighters depend on theirequipment which must always be in the best of repair. The Mechanic has to be asadaptable as he is skilled. On any given day, he can be required to fabricate a part foran apparatus older than the shop itself, trace the hydraulic system of an aerial tower,completely rebuild an engine or replace a clearance light.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Preventive maintenance such as a tune-up, oil changes, lubrication, filters, adjustmentsof clutches, brakes, water pump packing, replacement of tires, batteries, overhaulinggate valves on pumpers, replacement of exhaust parts, repairing lights andreplacement of electric switches were done as required on each unit, and many otherrepairs.

1. Worn tires on fleet were replaced as per budget.

2. All portable equipment such as generators, rescue saws, and hydraulicequipment such as jaws of life, etc., received their scheduled service and repairsas required.

3. Small and minor repairs during inspections at the Fire Department were made,anything major that was detected was corrected.

4. General repairs on fleet included repair and adjustment of fire pumps, auxiliaryequipment such as relief valves, pump shifts and actuators, etc., repairs andmaintenance on aerial devices, hydraulic systems and components.

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Repairs on hydraulic and air brake systems, including brake pads relines and drumreplacement, if required; diesel and gasoline motor repairs, tune-up and completeoverhauls, as required; transmission (standard) and clutch repairs, front endsuspension and fuel systems, electric A.C. and D.C. truck systems, electricalcomponents; some rust repairs and partial painting, some minor accident repairs, asrequired; repairs to fire fighting appliances such as nozzles, monitors, radio equipment,etc., and all tools, as used in fire fighting.

Oil in the first run apparatus is changed every four months, regardless of mileage, tocut down on repairs due to the contamination of the oil caused by constant starting andhigh engine revolution, the remainder of the fleet twice yearly. Any repairs,modifications and replacements in excess of the previously mentioned are as follows: GENERAL REPAIRS

Adjust and repair mechanical and hydraulic jacks, comealong, portable pumps,electrical and mechanical, axes, ladders, helmets, hand lanterns, vacuum cleaners,gauges and their calibrations, portable radios, chargers, sirens, plumbing, carpentryand electrical.

BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR AND BREATHING AIR APPARATUS

1. High pressure breathing air compressors maintained and repaired on a weeklyand hourly schedule, or as required.

2. High pressure “JORDAIR” purifying system maintained, water separatorserviced, and new chemical filters installed twice yearly by an outside contractor.

3. Breathing air is analyzed and certified yearly in compliance with C.S.A. Standard2180.1. by an outside contractor.

4. Breathing apparatus bottles are hydrostatic tested every five years. Survivairbreathing Apparatus,.are now our only SCBA used in the fire service at thistime.All minor and major repairs are completed in house.

5 There is a 90 day air exchange in house for the SCBA breathing air.

ANNUAL HOSE AND NOZZLE TESTING

With the cooperation of the Firefighters, all hoses are tested at 2100 KPa. Hoses thatare in poor condition but can be repaired are placed in hose racks as rejects. Scrappieces of hoses are discarded. Nozzles are checked for broken parts, missing partsor leaking seals and are overhauled or repaired.

Dry chemical fire extinguishers are checked and repaired, as required, for fire fightingor training, by the Firefighters and myself.

Hydro testing and major work is performed by an outside contractor.

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AERIAL #1 - 2005 E - ONE / 95 FOOT PLATFORM

This is our newest unit of the fleet. This unit is housed at east end station fire hall. Itwas purchased FEBRUARY 2006 to replace our older 85 foot snorkel.

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT MANDATED INSPECTION

Was completed November 27, 2007.

REPAIRS

1. Charging system2. Engine prestone leak3. Weld new handle on outrigger plate4. Install heat sensor decals on ladder5. Service ladder6. Secure exhaust7. Free up pump heater motor

REPLACED

1. Both alternators2. Water curtain valve3. PTO switch4. Engine safety switch5. Primer valve o-rings

BRAKES

All brake shoes drums and hardware kits were replaced during the Ministry of Transportmandated inspection.

CURRENT MILAGE: 27,222 KM.

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AERIAL #2 -30 METERS - 1986 MACK - 1250 GPM PUMP

This unit is stationed at HQ FIRE HALL . This unit had a number change to unit 2, tomake way for our new aerial that was purchased from E ONE.

BODY AND PAINT

The body, and the aerial paint were refurbished in 2000.

REPAIRED

Automatic transmission fourth gear lock up was repaired at Harpers in Ottawa.

REPLACED

Parts replaced to complete repairs:

1. Right rear maxi chamber bracket complete2. Engine turbo pipe3. Seals in hydraulic motor for nozzle4. Air governor

BRAKES

There was a four wheel rear brake job completed .This curtailed the replacement ofwheel seals, brake drums brake shoes, wheel bearings and brake hardware.

KROWN

Undercoating was not completed by Krown this year.


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PUMPER #4 - 1997 FREIGHTLINER - 1050 GPM PUMP

This unit continues to be monitored for roof cracks and for corrosion. The door sealswere replaced. Pump 4 is used as a backup pumper and designed to be used as awater tanker, it is stationed at Headquarters. This vehicle’s pump was tested onOctober 25, 2005.

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION

This vehicle was tested on SEPTEMBER 18, 2007.

BODY AND PAINT

The body and paint are in good condition. This unit still needs to be painted red tomatch the rest of the fleet.

REPLACED

1. Oil and filter2. TPM hale pimp governor3. One maxi chamber diaphram

BRAKES

Complete brake job was performed.

KROWN

Undercoating was not performed.


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PUMPER #6 - 1991 SPARTAN CHARGER - 1250 GPM PUMP

This unit is a 1991 SPARTAN 5-man cab. This rescue pumper has state of the artfirefighting equipment such as electronically controlled governor, and a top- mountturret gun. This unit is a first run pump and is housed at Headquarter Station. CornwallTruck Center has agreed to keep all the brake shoes and rear brake drums in stock attheir expense. The front drums were purchased and kept in the basement atHeadquarters because of the cost and availability. This vehicles engine was rebuilt onSeptember 2, 2005.


This vehicle was inspected on SEPTEMBER 28 2006.

BODY AND PAINT

The body and paint are in fair condition.

REPLACED

1. Both zico ladder lift cylinders2. Engine thermostats3. Electronic pump throttle4. Right side battery

KROWN



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RESCUE #7 - 1994 INTERNATIONAL

This unit is stationed at Headquarters and is the only specific rescue vehicle on hand.This unit carries all hands-on tools, equipment and a set of extrication tools. It is a verydifficult unit to remove from service for repairs.


This vehicle was inspected on February 8, 2007.

BODY AND PAINT

The body and paint is starting to show signs of repair.

REPLACED

1. Right rear spring2. Both engine thermostats3. Right and left headlight pots 4 Front axle springs, pins and bushings 5. Replaced cylinder head (WARRANTY)6. Alternator

KROWN



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CAR #10 - 2003 Dodge Ram Extended Van

This unit is stored at Headquarter Station and is used by the Captain. It will also usedto pull the Hazmat Trailer, and the Boat Rescue Unit.

BODY AND PAINT

The body and paint are in good condition.

KROWN

Undercoating was not performed .

CURRENT MILAGE: 34.003 KM.

CAR #11 - 2000 FORD WINDSTAR

Unit is used by Fire Prevention Officers.

BODY AND PAINT

The body and paint are in good condition.

REPLACED

1. Transmission range sensor2. Wiper arms and blades3. Wiper motor4. Winter tires5. Tie rod ends6. Align front end

KROWN Undercoating was not performed.


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CAR #12 - 1999 CHRYSLER INTREPID

Unit is used by Fire Prevention Officers. It is now being used to go back and forth to thefire college.

REPAIRED

1. Installed air duct under left side of dash2. Torque all wheels3. Installed summer tires4. Service call to repair road speed sensor on highway outside of Gravenhurst

REPLACED

1. Oil and filter2. EGRvalve3. Complete front and rear brake job4. Rear struts5. All wheel alignment6. Front tires7. 02 sensor8. Catalytic exhaust convertor9. PVC valve and hose10. Battery11. Wheel lug nuts12. Winter tires13. Front windshield

KROWN


NOTE

This unit is showing its age and is starting to cost the city more to keep up themaintance.

CURRENT MILAGE 215,800 KM.

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CAR #14 - 2003 Ford Winstar

Unit is used by the Fire Chief and Fire Prevention.

REPLACED

1. Front sway bar bushings2. Left front wheel bearing3. Left front door window regulator

KROWN


CURRENT MILAGE 167,596 KM.

CAR #16-1999 DODGE RAM 1500

This unit is used for towing the Smoke House to various local events. It is also used byother departments such as training, suppression and mechanical divisions.

REPLACED

1. Water pump2. Wiper blades3. Rear brakes4. Oil and filter

KROWN

Undercoating was not performed this year.

CURRENT MILAGE: 55,122 KM

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COMMAND POST UNIT #17- 2002 Winnebago

This unit is used as an Emergency Command Centre. It is used by Police, Fire andEMS. Lisa Harvey is the Emergency Coordinator for the city of Cornwall and herdivision is responsible for this unit. This unit is located at #2 Fire Station.


This vehicle was inspected on October 10 2007.

REPLACED

1. Oil in generator2. Engine oil and filter3. Auxiliary batteries4. Paint rear wheels5. Left rear torsion bar support bracket6. Complete engine tune up7. Replace rear light in radio room8. Check phone and fax lines9. Air filter

KROWN

Undercoating was not performed this year.


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Hazmat Trailer # 19

The Hazmat Trailer is used for hazardous incidents in the city and neighboring townshipthru the joined agreement. It is stored at #2 Fire Station. There were no repairs to theunit only a few minor additions.

No major work done on this trailer this year.

18' SuperDuxx Boat 60 HPMercury Outboard 2003

This unit is used for water rescue purposes. It is stored at Headquarter Station. The unitwas purchased in 2004 from Canadian Dux Inc., Kitchener Ontario.

No major work done on this boat for this year.

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Smoke House 2000

The CFD purchased the smoke house on June 1, 1999 for a cost of $45 000 + tax. Thisunit was to meet particular specifications. These specifications are on file at CFD. Thisunit was purchased through CFD by Captain Ron Carriere with the help of local vendorsin the city of Cornwall. These venders were given the opportunity to purchaseadvertizing displays. This trailer is used to publicize the negative effects of a smoke -filled home. This unit is used as a training tool and is shared with surrounding firedepartments for public safety. It is used during Canada day celebrations, FirePrevention Week and Home and Trade Shows. The fire prevention officers and the firefighters work collaboratively with the fire house demonstrations. This trailer is housedat the rear of CFD #2 station and it is the responsibility of the CFD to maintain it.

This trailer is also used by surrounding fire departments. It is fully serviced by CFD andmaintained by the support of the Cornwall firefighters.

No major work done on the smoke house this year.

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BREATHING APPARATUS - SCBA

Cornwall uses all survivair units at this time. We haveour own repair facilities housed in the basement at HQ.We do all minor and major repairs.

ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE DUTIES

HOSES

We are starting to see many hose repairs. It will not be long before we will have to takea serious look at the hose inventory at CFD.

We purchased a hose pressure tester. This will help save some life expectancy of ourfire pumps since using the fire pumps to test hose shortens the life of the pump due tocavitation. We have been starting to replace hose at this time.

HONDA GENERATORS (3)

There are three generators in service at CFD which require maintenance periodicallythroughout the year. One unit is housed on Rescue #7. Another unit is housed onPumper #3. The third unit is used with the Smoke House.

JAWS OF LIFE

The department has two units. One is located in Rescue #7 and the other in Pumper#3. These units are gas operated. Along with these units are various types of toolsused manually and hydraulically such as chains, cribbing, spreader, extenders, cuttersand the list goes on.

OTHER GAS POWERED EQUIPMENT

Chainsaw (The New Cutter’s Edge)

Quick Cut Saw

Two Positive Pressure Fans

SHOP AIR COMPRESSORS

One compressor is located at each station.

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JORDAIR BREATHING APPARATUS COMPRESSOR

This compressor is used for filling breathing apparatus bottles and it located at HQ.This unit is monitored semi-annually by Superior Safety at this time. This machineallows us to fill high and low pressure bottles.

CONCLUSION

All of the information in this report is on file for each unit. The information for this reportwas gathered from the files and repairs made by myself during the fiscal year of 2007.

The many responsibilities as a mechanic for the Cornwall Fire Service are bothchallenging and rewarding. I feel that it is important to maintain an ongoingmaintenance program and to keep an open mind when working with the equipment. Forinstance, as the equipment ages, the parts availability and resource demand decrease.

At this time I would like to thank the city of Cornwall, Fire Chief Vic Leroux and DeputyFire Chief Rob Hickley for taking the interest in myself to fulfill the duties of mechanicfor the Cornwall Fire Department. I would also, like to extend a sincere “thank you” andappreciation to all of the members of the Cornwall Fire Service, Secretary, TrainingOfficer, Fire Prevention Officers and Firefighters for their support and assistancethroughout the year 2007.


Charles Morrissette

Charles MorrissetteMaster MechanicCornwall Fire Service

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CORNWALL EMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), Lisa Harvey, with theEmergency Management Committee, annually review the City of Cornwall’s emergencymanagement program to ensure continuing relevance, effectiveness and attainment oflegislated standards. Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) Field Officer, SuzanneCarrier-Armstrong formally reviewed the City of Cornwall 2007 program Thursday,November 1 2007. Once EMO and City of Cornwall Emergency Managementst

Committee completed their reviews, Mayor Bob Kilger then signed forms C-1-06 andC-2-06 declaring that the City of Cornwall has completed all of the necessaryrequirements of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act RSO 1990 andOntario Regulations 380/04.

Below you will find the tasks completed in 2007 which assisted in the successfulattainment of the Provincial 2007 Emergency Management Program Statement ofCompletion.

2007 TRAINING

• EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR ELECTED AND SENIORMUNICIPAL OFFICIALS February 6, 2007: Facilitated by EMO and Bill Shearing in Ingleside, ON

Deputy Fire Chief Robert Hickley

Diane Shay (Alternate CEMC)

Don Daugherty (Social Services)

• BASIC EMERGENCY MANAGEMEMENT(BEM) COURSE: May 30, 31, June 1 2007 the Basic Emergency Management Course was offeredby Lisa Harvey, Sergeant James Borer (Department of National Defence) and BillShearing at the Cornwall Armoury:

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Mayor Mayor Bob Kilger

EMS Chief Myles Cassidy

EMS Captain Kevin Gillis

Public Works Mike Hannah

Transit Steve Wereley

Housing Ken Bedford

Social Services Mellissa Morgan

Fire Lieutenant Gilles Crepeau

Alternate EmergencyInformation Coordinator

Christine Lefebvre

Brockville EMS Deputy Chief Craig Jones

EMO - Toronto Dawn Nadeau

Department of National Defence(DND)

• Patrice Givard• Yvon Godin• J.P. Greely• Mike Roach

United Counties of S.D. & G. Township of South Dundas• Hugh Garlough- Manager Public

Works Township of South Stormont• Paul Wheeler-Fire Chief - St.

AndrewsTownship of North Glengarry• Jennifer Oetelaar - CEMC in

training

Catholic School Board • Nicole Makinson - ManagerTransportation

• Bob Perreault - CommunicationsOfficer

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) • P/C Wayne Morris• A/Sgt Brad Hollywood• S/Sgt Gary Crabtree• P/C Paul Murphy• P/C Dawn Ferguson• P/C Roch Benoit• P/C Annie Gagnon• Sgt John Hatch

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BEM Train-the-Trainer (June 2007):Don Daugherty is now a certified BEM trainer and will assist in future BEMcourses

Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Management:Stephen Alexander (Emergency Information Coordinator), Mellissa Morgan-Dobson (Social Services) and Bradley Nutley (EMS)

Emergency Site Management (2007):Pierre Pilon (Police), Brian Snyder (Police), Lee Montford (EMS), Andre Turbide(EMS), Michael Hannah (PW), Murray Fenton (Fire)

Lisa Harvey completed/attended the following in 2007:

Training completed:

• Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks & Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)Municipal Administration Program (MAP) Diploma received

• Domicile Operations Exercise with Department of National Defence (DND),Canadian Land Force Command & Staff College in Kingston (June 4-8 2007)

• Train the trainer - Disability Awareness Trainer Program • Management in the Municipality, Unit 4 (AMCTO)• CPR Level C • Critical Infrastructure Awareness Workshop in Toronto (EMO) • Incident Management System (IMS) training: Gravenhurst Fire College (May 22-

25 2007)• Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) on line training • Fire extinguisher training • Rapid Notify Emergency Alerting web-based/ GIS training

Conferences/ Meetings/ Exercises attended:

• Critical Infrastructure Assurance Program in Toronto (April 18, 2007)• The 17 World Conference on Disaster Management in Toronto th

• Provincial Incident Management System (IMS) Steering Committee meetings inToronto

• Cornwall Community Hospital Pandemic table top exercise (October 31, 2007)• Akwesasne Water contamination table top exercise (November 1, 2007)

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COMMITTEES/ASSOCIATIONS

Emergency Management department is committed to build and maintain productiverelationships with other community members ensuring we are better prepared to protectand serve the citizens of Cornwall. The following network opportunities includeChemical Industries, Pipelines, Gas and Electrical Companies , Communicationspecialist and Provincial Emergency Management representatives . Lisa activelyparticipates on the following Committees and Associations:

1. Provincial Incident Management System (IMS) Steering Committee member 2. Eastern Inter-Ministerial Emergency Management Council member 3. Community Safety Network Committee (Cornwall Electric, Union Gas, Trans-

Canada Pipelines, Bell Canada ..,)(chair: Cornwall Electric) 4. Member of the Ontario Association of Emergency Managers (OAEM)5. United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Emergency Management

Committee6. Cornwall Emergency Management Committee (chair: Lisa Harvey)

CORNWALL’S COMPLIANCE STATUS TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTAND CIVIL PROTECTION ACT

The City of Cornwall has conformed to all of the following mandatory regulations asper the Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act and the adjacent OntarioStandards 380/041. City of Cornwall has a Community Emergency Management Coordinator

(CEMC)2. CEMC has completed all required training 3. Cornwall has a Community Emergency Management Program Committee4. Municipality has current by-laws adopting its emergency management program5. Municipality has a current Community Risk Profile6. Cornwall has a Municipal Emergency Plan that was updated in 2007. A copy of

the plan has been submitted to Emergency Management Ontario (EMO)7. Cornwall has a by-law adopting its emergency response plan8. Cornwall has a designated Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). June 21

2007 set up EOC and tested equipment9. Cornwall’s EOC has an appropriate communications system10. Cornwall’s Critical Infrastructure Identification is current. Lisa was a committee

member on the City of Cornwall Engineering Department’s CriticalInfrastructure Review Study which was completed in December 22 2006nd

(Dillon Consulting) 11. Cornwall has conducted the required annual Exercise for the Community

Control Group and supporting staff. The following participated in theSeptember 19 2007 Pandemic Table Top Exercise: Operation Absence:th

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• Ministry of Justice Donna Cameron • Ministry of Environment Michael

Seguin and Ian Kentell • Ministry of Community & Social

Service Christine Groulx • Ministry of Community & Social

Service Terry Stinson (facilitator) • Ministry of Natural Resources Jim

Hendry • Akwesasne Community Health Lucy

Papineau • Akwesasne Emergency Management

Larry White • Canadian Red Cross George Dicker • Cornwall Community Hospital

Christine Cameron

• IT Elsie Bissonnette• HR Robert Menagh• Purchasing Paulette Heard• Planning Parks and Recreation

Christine Lefebvre• Cornwall Fire Robert Hickley• Department of Infrastructure and

Municipal Works Norm Levac• Emergency Management Ontario

Suzanne Carrier-Armstrong• Social Services and Housing Debora

Daigle • City Clerk Denise Labelle-Gélinas • Cornwall Community Police Pierre

Pilon and Brian Snyder

12. Cornwall has conducted the following required annual Training for theCommunity Control Group and supporting staff:

• Activation (role play) of Community Alert Network (CAN) by 16 of the 18authorized municipal personnel (February 19, 20 and 21 2007)

• Activation (role play) of GIS American Emergency Notification (AEN) system:Denis Lalonde, Lisa Harvey, Norm Boucher, Diane Shay and Heather Grant(March 21, 2007)

• Nine municipal employees completed the 2007 EOC and Site training this yearat the Federal Canadian Emergency Preparedness College in Ottawa

13. Cornwall designated Stephen Alexander to act as its Emergency InformationOfficer

14. Public education and awareness program events completed throughout theyear:

• Presentation to VCARS on emergency preparedness (April 2 & October 1,2007)

• Presented City of Cornwall Human Health Emergencies/Pandemic Plan to CityCouncil (April 10, 2007). Pandemic Plan also placed on City website(www.cornwall.on.ca).

• Pandemic Preparedness PowerPoint and 10 question quiz distributed to all cityemployees as corporate training tool. This plan also placed on website.

• The following donated funds to assist with the 2007 Community Alert NetworkEmergency Alert Program: RH Saunders $1000.00, B.A.S.F $1000.00 andBrenntag $1500.00

• Presentations to the Cornwall Community Police dispatchers on theEmergency Management program including how to personally prepare foremergencies (2 hour presentation) (April 11, 2007)

• Proclamation of emergency management week (May 6-12, 2007 )• City of Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry

organized a Girl Guide Emergency Preparedness Challenge. Approximately200 Girl Guides participated in this hands on Emergency Preparedness

http://www.city.cornwall.on.ca).

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challenge at the Civic Complex. The following organizations participated at theMay 5 2007 event:th

• Highlanders Royal Canadian Army Cadets• Canadian Red Cross / St. John Ambulance• Cornwall Community Hospital / Eastern Ontario Health Unit• Cornwall Police, Fire and EMS• Emergency Management Ontario (EMO)• Glengarry Memorial Hospital• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) / Royal Canadian Mounted Police

(RCMP)• Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA)

Mayor Bob Kilger and EMO Chief Dan Hefkey Canadian Red Cross/Girl Guides

15. A guest speaker is always invited to speak on Emergency Preparedness topicsat all Emergency Management Committee meetings. This year (2007) thefollowing addressed the Cornwall Emergency Management Committee:• Tanya Firmage, Manager of the Cornwall OSPCA, shared Emergency

Preparedness tips for animals and discussed the OSPCA’s role inemergencies.

• Wayne Herrick, Ministry of Environment Regional Program Coordinatordiscussed the Ministry of Environments role during municipalemergencies. The Level II Response Van was also on display.

16. The Cornwall Emergency Management Committee conducted an AnnualReview of the Program (September 21, 2007).

PROJECTS

TV COGECO EMERGENCY MESSAGECity of Cornwall Emergency Management Department now has the unilateral abilityto interrupt Cogeco Channel 11 community television in order to transmit emergencyrelated updates or instructions. Lisa Harvey went through training October 23, 2007with Calvin Killoran. Lisa was supplied with a user name and password which will

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enable her to post an emergency message on Cogeco from any computer via theinternet. This emergency message will override all other messages.

PROVINCIAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS)The Province of Ontario presently does not have a standardized Provincial IMSsystem. The United States, British Columbia and the United Kingdom do have suchsystems. Ontario (Emergency Management Ontario) is in the process of developinga standardized provincial IMS system. A steering committee continues to meet inToronto and plans to have an Ontario IMS system publicized in 2008. Lisa Harvey isa member of this provincial steering committee representing municipal governments.

ARES FUNDING FOR COMMUNICATION UPGRADESCornwall Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) was approved for a Trilliumgrant to upgrade ARES communication equipment in Cornwall. Tim Smith iscoordinating this endeavour which will undoubtedly benefit the community duringemergencies. Mr. Smith plans to position Amateur radio equipment in strategiclocations throughout city such as City Hall, Cornwall Community Hospital McConnellsite, Civic Complex (shelter) and the Canadian Red Cross building on SecondStreet.

MUSTARD GASDepartment of National Defence (DND) held a public information session October10, 2007 to present the results of an environmental site assessment completed atthe former Stormont Chemicals facility in Cornwall. The assessment which tookplace between April and May 2007 concluded that there is no evidence of thepresence of mustard agent or its by-products at the site. DND made special mentionof the cooperation received by the City of Cornwall and the Cornwall FireDepartment.

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTREThis year, the City of Cornwall Public Information Centre was moved from theCornwall Community Police building to City Hall (Elections Room - first floor). Inemergencies, the public will be informed to call this information centre to obtaininformation about city services. The public information centre line (613-932-5767)has two trunk lines thus allowing for 3 operators to address community inquiries. Asper the Emergency Plan, the City Clerk would manage this centre duringemergencies.

BASF RESPONSIBLE CARE RE-VERIFICATIONAs Community Representative, Lisa Harvey was a member of the audit teaminvolved in the 2007 BASF Responsible Care Re-Verification process. ThisResponsible Care initiative is designed to ensure that the industry shows it can putmeasures into place for the effective management of chemicals, chemical productsand processes. The companies of the Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association(CCPA) are committed, as a condition of membership, to “The Ethics of ResponsibleCare”. This code governs a company’s actions in meeting the guiding principles ofthat ethic as they relate to community understanding and protection. The final reportwill be published on the following CCPA website: http://www.ccpa.ca/responsiblecare/verification.asp

http://www.ccpa.ca/responsiblecare/verification.asp

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TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA DECLARED EMERGENCY (FLOODING)June 19-30 2007, Lisa Harvey was deployed to British Columbia to assist during theflooding in Terrace due to the overflow of the Skeena River. An emergency wasdeclared and residents were evacuated. Sadly, a life was lost during this declaredemergency (avalanche on Highway 16). Lisa was deployed by the Canadian RedCross as HR Manager.

CONCLUSION

2007 concludes my fifth year as Community Emergency Management Coordinator(CEMC) with the City of Cornwall. Attaining the department’s yearly goals andobjectives would not have been possible without the assistance and activeparticipation of many - thank you. A special thank you to the City of CornwallEmergency Management Committee for their continued guidance in ensuringCornwall is a disaster resilient community.


Lisa Harvey

Lisa HarveyCommunity Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC)

2007 annual fire report

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