2013 annual report - greendale
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GREENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement
The mission of the Greendale Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of
Greendale residents, visitors, and all who call upon us with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
Our mission shall be accomplished through proactive fire prevention, education, and inspection efforts.
We shall focus on training and be prepared to provide emergency medical, fire suppression,
and special services when called upon.
Vision Statement
The Greendale Fire Department will continually evaluate trends, assess the needs of the community, and make changes to the services we
provide to meet and exceed community expectations.
The mission of the Greendale Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of Greendale
residents, visitors, and all who call upon us with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
Our mission shall be accomplished through proactive fire prevention, education, and inspection efforts.
We shall focus on training and be prepared to provide emergency medical, fire suppression, and special services when called upon.
Village Board of Trustees
John Hermes, President
Todd Michaels, Village Manager
Greendale Police and Fire Commission
Citizens of Greendale
I respectfully submit our 2013 Annual Report of the Greendale Fire Department for your review.
2013 brought excitement and many changes to the fire department. The most noteworthy
changes were;
The Greendale Paramedic Program became staffed with at least 2 paramedics 24/7 as of
July 1, 2013. This was after a 2 year phase in program approved by the State of
Wisconsin.
The purchasing and delivery of a new Engine. This vehicle compliments our current fleet
by playing the roles of 2 Engines thus enabling us to put an older Engine into a “reserve”
status.
The transition to electronic software to handle our training and inspection documentation.
These processes increased efficiencies in both departments
It is the commitment of the entire department to provide the best possible service in the most
efficient matter to the citizens of the Village of Greendale. The community is without question
one of the finest places to live. This cannot be accomplished without the cooperation and support
of the Village Board, Village Manager, Police Department, Dispatchers, Department of Public
Works, Sewer and Water Utility, Building Inspector, Health Department, the Greendale School
District, Fire Department Personnel, surrounding area Fire Departments and most importantly
the Citizens’ of this Village.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of all members of the Greendale Fire Department,
Timothy Saidler, Fire Chief
Greendale Fire Department
6200 W. LOOMIS RD.
GREENDALE, WI 53129
414-423-2131
FAX 414-423-2120
www.greendale.org Timothy Saidler
Fire Chief
Greendale Fire Department
2013 Annual Report
Table of Contents
Village Officials…………………………………………………………………. 1
Organizational Chart…………………………………………………………… 2
Personnel ……………………………………………………..………………… 3
Budget…………………………………………………………………………… 6
Emergency Responses – Past 10 years………………………………………… 7
Mutual Aid (Given & Received) ……………………………………………… 8
Calls Summary……………….………………………………………………… 9
Snapshots of 2013 ………………………………………………………………. 10
Training …………………………………………………………………………. 11
Emergency Medical Services …………………………………………………… 13
Fire Inspection Report …….…………………………………………………… 16
Public Education Programs …………………………………………………… 19
Apparatus and Equipment …………………………………………………….. 21
Building and Grounds…………………………………………………………… 25
SCBA Inventory ………………………………………………………………… 27
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PRESIDENT John R. Hermes
TRUSTEES Ronald A. Barbian
James M. Birmingham
Sally A. Chadwick
Carl G. Genz
Allan D. Sikorski
Gregory J. Turay
VILLAGE MANAGER Todd Michaels
POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION Greg Weyer, Chair
Patrick Farley
Carol Liederbach
David Wilmoth
Tom Kuzmanovic
Board of Trustees
Police & Fire Commission
Village Manager
Fire Chief Tim Saidler
Administration/Operations
“A” Shift Fire Captain
Michael Wojnowski Fire Inspections Coordinator
Clothing Liaison
Fire Department Open House
“B” Shift Fire Captain
Dean Kozelek Fire and EMS Training
Dispatch Liaison
“C” Shift Fire Captain
Russ Weiler Apparatus & Equipment Maintenance
Building and Grounds Maintenance
Department Historian
Fire Lieutenant
Brian Peterson Fire Inspections-Southridge
EMS Officer
Confined Space Leader
Fire Lieutenant
Kyle Kierzek Fire Inspections-Apartments
EMS Supplies
SCBA Maintenance
Fire Lieutenant
Eric Campbell Fire Inspections-Businesses
Car Seat Coordinator
Fire Prevention/Public Education
Firefighter Joseph Cassini Firefighter Patrick Dillon
Firefighter Barry Bobber
Firefighter James Hintz
Firefighter Peter Rabinek
Firefighter Kurt Risberg
Firefighter Andrew Browning
Firefighter Gregory Ponzi
Firefighter Michael Schmitt
Firefighter Jarod Kimber
Firefighter Ryan Schwenkner
Firefighter Jeremiah Childers
Paid-on-call members None
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Administrative Assistant
Vacant
Greendale Fire Department
Organizational Chart
3
Appointments in 2013 None
Promotions in 2013 None
Retired in 2013 None
Resigned in 2013 None
Demotions in 2013
None
Terminated in 2013 None
PERSONNEL Promoted, Appointed,
Retired, Resigned
NAME
Timothy Saidler 9/10/1990
Fire Chief
Russell Weiler 11/1/1981
Fire Captain
Dean Kozelek 2/22/1995
Fire Captain
Michael Wojnowski 8/29/1998
Fire Captain
Brian Peterson 10/21/1994
Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Eric Campbell 3/23/1996
Fire Lieutenant
Kyle Kierzek 1/22/1997
Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Joseph Cassini 7/10/1988
Firefighter/EMT
Patrick Dillon 10/5/1991
Firefighter/EMT
Barry Bobber 3/31/1993
Firefighter/EMT
Kurt Risberg 1/10/1994
Firefighter/Paramedic
DATE OF
APPOINTMENT
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2013 ROSTERGREENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT
NAME
Peter Rabinek 3/22/1996
Firefighter/EMT
Michael Schmitt 1/22/1997
Firefighter/Paramedic
James Hintz 9/7/1998
Firefighter/Paramedic
Gregory Ponzi 8/27/1999
Firefighter/Paramedic
Andrew Browning 6/20/2005
Firefighter/Paramedic
Jerimiah Childers 9/20/2010
Firefighter/Paramedic
Jarod Kimber 1/9/2012
Firefighter/Paramedic
Ryan Schwenkner 10/15/2012
Firefighter/Paramedic
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DATE OF
APPOINTMENT
2013 ROSTERGREENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT
2013 Budget
E01-22-42100 Salaries - Regular $1,237,180.00 $1,316,823.01
E01-22-42200 Salaries - Temporary $0.00 $0.00
E01-22-42300 Salaries - Overtime $121,462.00 $184,311.98
E01-22-45100 Health Insurance $351,000.00 $292,769.51
E01-22-45200 Life Insurance $2,400.00 $2,723.29
E01-22-45300 Disability Insurance $200.00 $0.00
E01-22-46100 Social Security $0.00 $0.00
E01-22-46200 Retirement Contributions $339,034.00 $358,888.60
E01-22-46300 Medicare $19,701.00 $18,222.46
E01-22-47100 Uniform Allowance $11,025.00 $8,423.89
E01-22-51100 Building Maintenance $7,275.00 $6,075.20
E01-22-51200 Apparatus Maintenance $28,120.00 $25,343.85
E01-22-55100 Office Supplies $2,500.00 $2,242.04
E01-22-55200 Telecommunication $4,720.00 $4,264.76
E01-22-56100 Dues/Publications $1,415.00 $1,074.00
E01-22-56300 Training $7,775.00 $5,542.92
E01-22-57100 Utilities $28,500.00 $24,416.54
E01-22-61100 Housekeeping Supplies $3,000.00 $3,381.69
E01-22-65200 Firefighting Supplies $15,350.00 $13,214.58
E01-22-65300 Ambulance Supplies $15,000.00 $15,099.19
E01-22-65510 Gasoline and Oil $16,125.00 $19,832.13
E01-22-92900 Miscellaneous $5,595.00 $4,487.49
$2,217,377.00 $2,307,137.13
Actual
Expenditures
Greendale Fire Department
Budget - 2013
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
10-YEARS
Year Total Alarms EMS Fires Fire Loss
2003 1451 1252 23 31,450$
2004 1498 1290 25 242,000$
2005 1540 1324 21 141,400$
2006 1535 1296 18 115,200$
2007 1687 1416 15 293,050$
2008 1686 1351 54 185,050$
2009 1701 1400 50 32,500$
2010 1646 1398 55 27,500$
2011 1625 1400 47 405,000$
2012 1749 1501 38 70,000$
2013 1897 1652 35 65,110.00$
7
8
26
8
51 1 2 4
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Franklin FireDept.
Greenfield FireDept.
Hales Corners FireDept.
Milwaukee FireDept.
Raymond FireDept.
West Allis FireDept.
MISC
Mutual Aid Given
Total of 47 Calls
7
14 14
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Franklin FireDept.
Greenfield FireDept.
Hales CornersFire Dept.
Mutual Aid Received
Total of 35 Calls
9
35
3
29
45
64
24
79
20
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Fire OverpressureRupture,
Explosion,Overheat(no
fire)
Rescue &Emergency
MedicalServiceIncident
HazardousCondition (no
fire)
Service Call Good IntentCall
False Alarm &False Call
SpecialIncident Type
2013 Fire Calls Summary
Total of 281
15 22 24140
37 3
262
79
765
297
5 1 20
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2013 EMS Calls Summary
Total of 1652
Fire Department Training
The 2013 year brought the fire department a new training records program. The
department training bureau is constantly looking for new and efficient ways to get training done
for the members of the department. The department members have taken on tremendous amount
of continuing education training with the new paramedic program, and the increasing amount of
emergency calls has put a premium on being efficient with time management. The department
was introduced to a new firefighting and EMS training records program in 2013. The program
was also taken on by other fire departments in the county prior to the Greendale signing on with
it. This allowed the department to do some research before committing to the new program. The
new training program which was purchased through TargetSolutions, is web based records
keeping program. But the program comes with a lot of other great features. The program allows
the department training officer to schedule trainings for department members ahead of time. The
members are then sent an email notifying them that there is a training scheduled for them. It also
sends them an overdue email notice if it’s not completed by the date specified. The program also
comes with its own canned courses that can be done individually by members or as a group. In
the past the members that were on vacation or out for other reasons were missing training. Now
they can make up those trainings and stay current with other department members. The new
program has also helped with the department’s EMT refresher recertification. The department
use to have instructors come in from MATC to do the 30 hour training. The new program has
State of Wisconsin approved EMS courses that 24 of the hours the members can go through on
their own. Which allows other members to accomplish other tasks in the station while one or two
members train on their own. The department BLS members will still need a 6 hour practical
training session. The TargetSolutions program also allows for spreadsheets to be created so that
an accurate account of training for each member can be viewed. The program has numerous
other features but the ones listed are the just a few of its highlights.
The page that follows briefly shows how the training has increased 2013 in comparison to 2012,
and this is a direct result of the new training program. The quality and the amount of hours that a
Greendale firefighter trains should continue to increase. Training for the department is very
essential and necessary to the service of the Greendale residents, so every new opportunity to
accomplish it should be taken, and that’s what the department has done by purchasing this new
training program.
Respectfully submitted,
Captain Dean Kozelek
Training Officer
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* Average training hours taken from 5/1/12 to 12/31/12
** Average training hours taken from 5/1/13 to 12/31/13
1161.71
1293.25
1050
1100
1150
1200
1250
1300
1350
May 1st to December 31st 2012 May 1st to December 31st 2013
Total Training Hours Increase
60 62 64 66 68 70 72
* 2012 Average hours per firefighter
**2013 Average hours per firefighter
64.5
71.8
Training Hours
Ho
urs
Hours
Emergency Medical Services
2013 was another ground breaking year for the Greendale Fire Department as we moved forward with the
implementation of our own locally based Paramedic service for the Village of Greendale. After three
years of planning and implementing this historic service change, we officially finished our two year ramp
up to 24/7 Paramedic coverage providing ALS service directly from the Greendale FD and went live July
1st 2013. We currently have ten Paramedics, Licensed by the State of Wisconsin on staff.
Each Paramedic must successfully complete a Paramedic course of over 1,000 hours of education to
become a licensed Paramedic in the State of Wisconsin. This course includes roughly 500 hours of class
room education and an additional 500 plus hours in the field and Hospital settings for their practical
(hands on) portion. This allows each student hundreds of patient contacts in the controlled environment of
the hospital, while also preparing them for the real world out on the street.
On our current staff we have one new Paramedic this will be the last interested internal firefighter to
complete their education, all future additional paramedics will be added through attrition. Every new
Paramedic must serve one year as an “Intern” Paramedic within the County system before they are
elevated to “Full Practice” status. During our Intern Paramedic period we are required by Milwaukee
County to be supervised by a full practice Paramedic on all Advanced Life Support (ALS) calls.
Also in July of 2011 there was a system change within the Milwaukee County system with the addition of
ILS service. To clarify there are now three levels of service available within the Village of Greendale,
Basic Life Support (BLS), Intermediate Life Support (ILS), and Advanced Life Support (ALS).
Currently Greendale Paramedic units routinely practice at the ILS level of care and provide ILS
transports. This is accomplished with two Intern paramedics or a full practice paramedic with a BLS
partner.
I am also proud to report that due to our new level of education and the tools supplied to us, we have
more than tripled our ALS treatments and transports to Village residents and visitors. Our last full year of
Mutual Aid ALS we received 210 calls from outside assistance, since the implementation of Greendale
Med 44/45 we have increased that to 765 calls in 2013 with only 6 months of mandatory 24/7 coverage
from GDFD. This is directly attributed to the advanced education which allows us to perform in depth
patient assessments and now find, diagnose and treat previously missed major underlying medical issues.
Current Paramedic staff and years of experience as a paramedic:
Lieutenant Brian Peterson 10 years
Firefighter Jarod Kimber 8 years
Firefighter Ryan Schwenkner 4 years
Lieutenant Kyle Kierzek 3 years
Firefighter Kurt Risberg 3 years
Firefighter Jeremy Childers 4 years
Firefighter Michael Schmitt 2 years
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Firefighter James Hintz 2 years
Firefighter Greg Ponzi 2 years
Firefighter Andy Browning (Intern) 1 year
Paramedic Medication administration list
Respectfully Submitted,
Lieutenant Brian Peterson
Medical Officer Greendale FD
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ADENOSINE 3MG/ML 4ML
SYRINGE
ALBUTEROL .83MG/ML SOLN 30BX
12/CS
AMIODARONE 50 MG/ML
SYRINGE
AMMONIA INHALER BX/12
ASPRIN BABY 81 MG 30CNT.
ATROPINE 0.1MG/ML SYRINGE
CALCIUM CHLORIDE 1GM
SYRINGE
DACRIOSE 4 OZ EYE IRRIGATION
WASH
DEXTROSE 50% 50 CC SYRINGE
DIPHRNHYDRAMINE 50MG/ 50ML
VIAL
DOPAMINE 200 MG BAG (18 CS)
EPINEPHRINE 1:10,000 SYRINGE
EPINEPHRINE 1:1,000 AMPULE
GLUCAGON 1 MG VIAL
GLUCOSE GEL 3X31GM TUBES
LIDOCAINE 20MG/ML SYRINGE
NALOXONE 1MG/ ML SYRINGE
NITROGLYCERIN 0.4MG SPRAY
SODIUM BICARB 50 MEQ SYRINGE
FENTANYL 100 MG CARPUJECT
MIDAZOLAM 1 MG/ML 5MG VIAL
93
676
509
418
765
297
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Treated, Transported byEMS (ALS) 2011
Treated, Transported byEMS (BLS) 2011
Treated, Transported byEMS (ALS) 2012
Treated, Transported byEMS (BLS) 2012
Treated, Transported byEMS (ALS) 2013
Treated, Transported byEMS (BLS) 2013
3 Year Comparison of BLS & ALS Calls
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Fire Inspection 2013
The Fire Inspection bureau continued this year doing inspection and issuing permits along with
plan reviews of all public buildings throughout Greendale. The fire department is required to
inspect all residential [greater then duplexes], schools, churches, apartments, mercantile, and
industrial buildings per Wisconsin State Statute 101.14. These inspections rely primarily on
educating occupants / owners on inspection items that need to be fixed or repaired to meet
compliance to the NFPA and Greendale Fire code standards. When these codes are not met, we
do have in place ways of issuing fines and fees to bring these occupancies up to compliance. Our
goal is to get resolution through voluntary compliance through education and understanding by
the building’s owners and occupants. We are also able to generate revenue through fire
inspection efforts by charging business’s a fee through Village ordinance 12.15 and collecting a
2% Fire Insurance premiums we receive through the state of Wisconsin statute 101.583. In 2013,
we will still continue to work with the Village Treasurer to keep our contacts updated so we can
collect these fees from the building owners in a timely manner.
The Fire Department did 949 inspections this year plus 90 walk-a-round inspections of all
apartment and condo complex’s in Greendale that don’t have common areas. These walk-a-round
inspections are done to make sure the fire alarm systems are working correctly and there are no
gas or charcoal grills above the first floor or within 10 feet of the building. These inspections are
divided up between the three work shifts. Each shifts Lieutenant is responsible for completing
and logging these inspection reports to keep us incompliance with the State of Wisconsin. They
also have to keep updating the occupancies contact information. A shift is in charge of all of the
Southbridge mall and the 76th St. corridor. B shift is in charge of all apartments and other
multifamily buildings in Greendale. C shift is in charge of schools, industrial, churches and all
businesses on Broad Street. In 2013, while doing these inspections, we were able to have 935
violations corrected to make Greendale a safer place for the residents and the people who visit the
Village of Greendale.
This year, we were not only busy doing inspections of buildings and businesses already in
Greendale, but also reviewing plans of new businesses and buildings coming to Greendale. We
along with the building department have inspected and did plan reviews of new businesses and
remodels’ throughout Greendale. These require time looking at alarm and sprinkler plans to
make sure they follow the NFPA and local fire codes.
South Ridge Mall remodel is now complete and we are busy trying to keep up on the contact
information of all the stores that are moving in / out and changing store managers.
In 2013 we had two shifts using the Fire House IPad’s for their shift inspection in order to go
paperless. It took some time to work some kinks out but all seems to be running smoothly at this
time.. The goal for 2014 is to have all 3 shifts up and running.
In 2013, the department issued:
6 burning permits
2 bonfire permits
3 welding permits
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Over the past year, I have attended the Area 5 inspectors meetings that are held in the Milwaukee
Metro area. These meetings allow me to keep up and bring back to the department new laws and
codes that need to be enforced throughout Greendale. These meetings also keeps us informed of
new laws and regulations we will have to enforce in the future. I’m also able to work with other
inspectors in our area on code enforcements, policies and procedures to make our fire inspectors
able to inspect more efficiently.
Turn Out Gear
In 2013, we replaced another five (5) sets of turn out gear in order to keep up a rotation of
replacing all gear every 10 years to keep us compliant with the NFPA standard 1971. We are still
able to use the same pricing for gear from the study group we took part in 2011 to keep our cost
down. At this time we have half of our department updated with the new gear. We will be
ordering another 4 or 5 sets of turn out gear at the end of 2014 to keep us on track to be NFPA
compliant.
In 2013 I have been attending meetings to review our turn out gear specifications we set out in
2011. This committee is a joint effort of area fire departments throughout South East Wisconsin.
Our goal is keep the price of new gear down along with gear that will keep us all safe. This year
Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison fire departments have joined with us in order to try to keep
cost down.
Respectfully submitted
Captain Mike Wojnowski
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Fire Hose Testing 2013
In 2013, each shift was assigned a heavy piece of equipment to perform the task of testing all of
its fire hose. This must be done yearly to be NFPA 1962 compliant. Over the last few years we
have been updating our fire hose so we can test it and repack it back onto the rigs. In the past we
would have to test and then hang the hose to dry for a week before putting it back on the rigs.
C shift tested Engine 402
900 feet of 1 ¾ hose
1500 feet of 2 ½ hose
575 feet of 5” supply hose
A shift tested Truck 4
750 feet of 1 ¾ hose
1000 feet of 2 ½ hose
550 feet 5” supply hose
B shift tested Engine 401
650 feet 1 ¾ hose
750 feet 2 ½ hose
600 feet 5” supply line
All shifts also helped out testing all extra hose we have on the hose storage rack. This extra hose
is needed in case we would have a fire in colder weather do to the hose freezing and not allowing
us to reload it after each call. Each hose is marked and numbered so once tested it is logged into
the computer for tracking.
In 2013, we added 1000 feet of new 5” supply line to replace some old sections of hose and also
to add more on the new engine we will be putting into service. This hose is made of rubber so
over time it starts to break down and gets pinhole leaks in it. The fire department is able to repair
this hose in house if the leaks are close to the couplings but when doing this repair shortens up the
length of it.
Respectfully submitted
Captain Mike Wojnowski
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PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Annual Inspections
1. Completed all inspections of Village industrial and mercantile business’s,
School and church buildings once between January 1, 2013 and June 31, 2013
and again between July 1, 2013 and December 30, 2013. Also completed all of
walk around inspections for apartment buildings.
Safe Kids Coalition involvement
1. Attended monthly meetings whenever possible
.
Car Seat Safety program
1. Checked, installed and made corrections to installation of 43 child seats
2. Attended car seat events and classes to earn continue education units also
instructed certification classes with Safe Kids Wisconsin.
3. Oversaw Child seat safety program and maintain all records.
Home Safety / Fire prevention
1. Taught units on fire safety and prevention for multiple Park and Recreation
classes for pre-school thru 6th grade children, home alone and be safety smart.
2. Station tours for schools ,community groups and families
3. Fire safety talks, presentations and programs to local business, organizations,
group’s at community events.
4.
Fire Prevention Team
1. This Year’s National theme was prevent kitchen fires. We used our clowns
program to deliver the National theme.
2. This year’s fire prevention program was presented at four grade schools. Seven
department members were used to present the program and we reached 900 K4-3rd
graders. Each student was encouraged to take home the information they received and
to share it with their families. It would be fair to say that between 800 and 900 families
receive our fire safety and prevention messages. Key points presented were Stop, Drop
and Roll. Smoke goes up we go down. Dial 911. Smoke detectors and most importantly
having an escape plan including a family meeting place. Each child was sent home with
a fire safety contract which included making an escape plan with their family. From the
contracts that were returned we picked four students that came to the station for lunch
with the firefighters. Another twenty names were drawn and received items donate by
Old Navy, Toys r us, Stone fire pizza, Walmart, Village of Greendale fire department
and Local 1777.
Respectfully submitted
Eric Campbell, Lieutenant
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2013 Apparatus and Equipment
The apparatus and equipment of the Greendale Fire Department provide daily service to the
village. Sound purchasing along with a consistent maintenance and repair program ensures
equipment will have a full service life, and many times exceeding the expected service life. All
maintenance and most repairs are completed in the station by fire department personnel.
Advantages to this include higher, more reliable quality control, less downtime, very large cost
savings not only from the service performed but also from reduced overtime needed to have
firefighters transport apparatus and equipment to service locations, and improved efficiency.
Without a doubt Greendale fire department is one of a few if not the only fire department of its
size still performing its own maintenance and repairs. A new Chiefs car was purchased, a 2012
Chevrolet Equinox, this replaces the Dodge Durango. The Durango was auctioned off for the
highest bid and the Surrey safety trailer was also auctioned off and sold, the staffing it took to put
the trailer in service was not possible for the very limited use it provided. Engine 402 has reached
the end of its front line service life. Being the primary unit for most fire alarm responses and most
mutual aid requests it is showing signs of age and extended service. A committee was established
to research the needs of the department put together specifications for a new engine and related
equipment. Some of the equipment was also in need of replacement and updating. A unanimous
agreement was to go to Pierce manufacturing in Appleton Wisconsin because of quality, location
and their ability to provide exactly what Greendale needs. Delivery of the new Engine, now
designated as Engine 4 took place in fall of 2013. A considerable amount of time and effort went
into the process of selecting the right options and equipment required to fill our needs, many
meetings and several trips to Pierce manufacturing in Appleton were necessary to ensure the
Engine would be what the Greendale fire department needed. The old Engine 402 was auctioned
off on a municipal web site and was purchased by the Wausaukee WI fire department. The
current fleet of apparatus in service consists of:
Engine 401 is a 1994 1500gpm Pierce Saber and can respond to virtually any incident. It
is fully equipped for structure fires with hose, 500 gallons of water, ground ladders and
all related general tools. It is powered by a Detroit series 40 turbocharged diesel engine
and an Allision automatic transmission. The on board diesel generator is capable of
powering multiple halogen flood lights to provide lighting at any emergency scene.
Engine 401 is now used as a reserve engine that will be used when staffing allows, or in
front line service when other apparatus is down for maintenance and repairs. Engine 401
will also see service if Engine 4 or Truck 4 are committed on other alarms. Engine 401
also carries medical equipment including; first aid supplies, oxygen and a cardiac
defibrillator.
Engine 4 is a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT with an extended and raised cab that shares many
similarities with Truck 4. It also has a 2000 gpm pump but carries 750 gallons of water
on board, giving this engine the largest water supply of any engine in our history. A 30
gallon on board foam supply and pump improves versatility and efficiency. All doors are
roll up style, and a large hydraulic generator with LED scene lighting provide incredible
illumination at emergency scenes. Engine 4 is powered by a Detroit DD13 Turbocharged
Diesel engine with an Allision ESU 6 speed automatic transmission, features Pierces
TAK 4 front suspension with stability control and ABS disc braking. The polished Alcoa
aluminum wheels are identical to Truck 4. New TNT extrication equipment replaced the
old and outdated Hurst equipment that was carried on Engine 401. A full set of airbags
completes the extrication equipment, and Engine 4 will respond to all vehicle accidents
and heavy rescue calls. Engine 4 will also respond to working fires in the Village and any
mutual aid requests for an engine. The features and capabilities of Engine 4 are too
numerous to list in a few paragraphs, but the engine compliments Truck 4 perfectly and
will serve the Village for many years to come.
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1 Pierce 2000 gallon per minute quint aerial ladder. Truck 4 is a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT
cab with a Pierce 100’ Aluminum Ladder. This vehicle was assigned a “Truck” title
because of Greendale’s participation in the MABAS system. Truck 4’s aluminum ladder
was chosen because of many significant advantages over steel: Higher tip load, greater
water flow capacity, narrower out rigger footprint and to get the strength the ladder is
wider and Railings are taller giving a more substantial climbing platform, all of these
features and advantages while reducing weight and lowering the center of gravity.
Reduced weight and lower center of gravity results in less chance of tipping or rollover
and improved stopping and handling characteristics. The cab features seating for six
firefighters and is air conditioned for rehab of overheated firefighters. A computer
controlled stability system is a proactive accident avoidance system that controls road
speed, braking and turning. The pump can flow 2000 gallons of water a minute and has
an on board dual class foam system for instant foam application. Cabinets are roll up
style doors which is a first our apparatus but it allows for easier opening of doors on a
tight apparatus floor. The paint scheme is even more eye catching with a traditional
Greendale fire department logo and Red paint topped off with a white top on the cab. The
Truck is powered by a Detroit series 60, 6 cylinder turbocharged Diesel and Allison ESU
6 speed automatic transmission. This power train is the top drive train available and has
become the standard for Heavy duty Fire service aerial ladders. The chassis is a heavy
duty chassis with tandem rear axles and a Tak 4 independent front suspension with front
disc brakes. The Tak 4 front suspension is Pierces latest design that dramatically
improves maneuverability and reduced turning radius. This Truck rolls on highly
polished Alcoa Aluminum wheels.
2 Ford Med Tec Ambulances. Ambulance 404 is designated as Med 44 when staffed
with 2 paramedics, and Ambulance 405 is designated as Med 45 when staffed with 2
paramedics. Both Medtec units are 2007s, and are on Ford E450 chassis’s and both are
identical to each other. They are powered by a 6.0 liter Navistar turbocharged
powerstroke diesel. Both of the Ambulances are nearing the end of their front line service
life and plans for replacement should begin in 2015 or 2016. These Ambulances are
equipped identically according to standards established by the State of Wisconsin.
Annual inspections by the state of Wisconsin have shown these vehicles are equipped and
maintained to the highest standards. The full complement of basic life support equipment
along with cardiac defibrillators, oxygen, selected drugs, specialized communications
equipment and advanced airway equipment help provide an excellent emergency medical
service. Greendale Med 44 and Med 45 respond regularly to all mutual aid incidents that
they are requested for. The Greendale fire department regularly responds to 2 rescue calls
at the same time and is experiencing an increase in 3 simultaneous calls, as requests for
service increase the need for a 3rd unit may need to be considered.
Utility 4 is a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado ¾ ton 4 wheel drive with a 4 door crew cab.
Utility 4 is powered by a 6 liter gasoline V8 and an automatic transmission. The unique
addition to Utility 4 is a 6 door rear service body that greatly improves efficiency and can
carry significantly more tools and equipment. U4 can supply manpower at an incident or
deliver the confined space trailer, and necessary personnel to a confined space incident.
1 1998 Wells Cargo 25 foot Confined Space emergency response team trailer. Trailer 410
is a modified trailer specially prepared to carry all required equipment to handle a
Confined Space incident such as, a supplied air system, ropes and pulley systems,
atmospheric monitoring systems and ventilation equipment. The confined space team and
its trailer will respond to any community it is requested.
1 Fire Chiefs car. Car 400 is a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and is equipped with a 4 cylinder
gasoline engine, and is all wheel drive. This vehicle provides transportation for the Fire
Chief to any emergency incident. Outfitted with some of the tools and equipment to
command and coordinate an emergency incident this vehicle can also serve as an initial
command post.
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Special equipment inventory
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. In 2012, all self contained breathing apparatus were
replaced with state of the art, brand new mask mounted regulator MSA units. The money
for these units was obtained through a Federal grant. SCBA units allow firefighters to
advance quicker, deeper and safer in almost any hazardous environment from interior
firefighting to hazardous materials incidents. The result is lower fire losses, fewer injuries
and a greater chance of a successful rescue.
2 Thermal imaging cameras. One of the cameras was purchased as a result of a fundraiser
organized by Greendale Fire Department members. Both cameras use military technology
to allow firefighters to see in zero visibility. It has uses in structural firefighting for
search and rescue, locating the seat of the fire and helping firefighters maintain
orientation in unfamiliar zero visibility situations. It also can be used in certain hazardous
materials incidents by thermally indicating product volumes of containers and vessels.
Communication equipment. All base, mobile and portable radios have been replaced with
a trunked 800 MHz system. This required some changes to our standard operating
guidelines. Truck 4 and Engine are dual equipped with an 800 and a VHF radio this
allows us to be compatible with the recently implemented MABAS system of mutual aid.
Greendale is also now regularly using cellular phones, internet, fax and 2 way radio
technologies. These resources allow firefighters to gain vital information needed to
mitigate an emergency or obtain the resources needed to solve the problem.
Gasoline powered saws. The Greendale Fire Department has a predominantly Husqvarna
power tool inventory. A variety of gas powered chain and circular saw tools allow
firefighters to ventilate or gain access in almost any situation in only moments. Both
Engines and the Truck (Aerial Ladder) carry chain and circular saws. An additional large
gas powered extrication saw with a demolition style blade was purchased; preliminary
tests prove the saw works very well.
A 25 KW emergency standby generator. A continuous power supply is mandatory for any
emergency services unit to operate reliably. This unit starts automatically upon a power
failure and operates off of Natural gas. This generator will ensure that continuous power
is available to operate lights, telephones, radios, overhead doors, battery chargers and any
other equipment required to respond to an emergency without delay. Without this
generator, delays in responding and the loss of reliability of specialized equipment could
result during a power loss.
Atmospheric monitoring equipment. A variety of meters that firefighters must use to
determine if environments are safe or hazardous. New 4 gas meters were purchased in
2103 and are used regularly during the heating season to inspect residences and
businesses for hazardous levels of carbon monoxide. They are also an essential tool at a
confined space incident, natural gas emergencies or any emergency where the air quality
could be affected.
TNT hydraulic heavy rescue tools. This equipment is used primarily at automobile
accidents to remove trapped occupants. The time savings because of a tool like this has
saved several lives in Greendale alone, and is regularly requested by surrounding fire
departments.
Gasoline and electric powered fans. Ventilation is a key element at any hazardous
atmosphere. These high powered fans allow firefighters to ventilate out hazardous gasses
and introduce fresh air. Improving the chance of a successful rescue and making working
conditions safer for firefighters.
Hand and power tools. A wide variety of special tools allow firefighters to complete the
broad range of tasks they encounter. Ranging from a simple screwdriver to complex
hydraulic spreaders and electronic equipment, all firefighters must of a solid
understanding of the use of all these tools.
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Care and maintenance
As in the past, all maintenance and most major repairs are completed in house by fire
department personnel. An increasing amount of highly technical equipment requires a
large amount of time and effort to keep things running. A computerized inventory and
maintenance schedule eases some of the difficulties. In house maintenance provides
better accountability and quality control, reduced overtime and staffing costs from
transferring equipment to service facilities. Significantly less down time and of course
very large cost savings. Despite the effort, recently some repairs are being sent out
because of the increasing complexity of the repair and the limited time available because
of quickly increasing run volume.
Maintenance includes, oil and filter changes, chassis lubes, air filter, fuel filters, coolant
and supplemental coolant additive schedules, brake service, tire rotations.
Repairs. Most repairs are completed in the fire station. Once again this improves
operations and cost savings through reduced expenses and overtime. Examples of repairs
are air and fluid leaks, chassis repairs, electrical and computer repairs, brake repairs, fire
pumps, accident damage and any other break downs or failures. In station repairs have
included paint and body work to engine repairs. In some situations repairs are sent out, as
in warranty work or when time and tools available are inadequate for the required repair.
Records, all records are computerized; this ensures warranty coverage, reduces missed
service and improves overall efficiency.
Specialized areas. A few fire fighters assist in specific areas to assist with fundamental
tasks. This includes battery checks, flashlights, HVAC filter replacements, maps and first
aid equipment inventory.
Repair shop and related tools, the basic tool inventory of the Greendale Fire Department
provides the basic tools required for service and maintenance work. However, apparatus
and equipment have evolved into very complex pieces of machinery and many times the
department must rely on the DPW and personally owned tools to complete various
maintenance and service tasks. The department is quickly getting to the position of
having to start purchasing specialty hand tools, for example the new ambulances need
specific tools simply to complete basic service work.
Annual Fire pump service testing. Pump testing is performed by an independent outside
contractor. 1500 gallon a minute pumps were difficult for on duty firefighters to test, but
with the addition of two, 2000 gpm pumps, it became impossible with our test equipment
to safely conduct the test. Still maintenance and repairs are necessary to ensure the pumps
pass the annual service testing.
Annual ground and aerial ladder testing. This testing is conducted by an independent
unbiased outside contractor, and helps ensure the reliability and safety of all ground
ladders.
The Greendale Fire Department’s apparatus and equipment provide excellent service to the
community. A considerable amount of hard work, time and dedication goes into maintaining and
repairing it, allowing it to serve the community in a safe and reliable manner. The recent
purchases of a 100’ aerial ladder truck, a new engine and a Chiefs car were a great investment
into the future service capability of the department. Continued service combined with daily,
weekly and periodic checks along with the replacement of one key piece of equipment will help
the fleet continue to serve the Village of Greendale for many years to come.
Respectfully submitted,
Russell Weiler, Captain
Greendale Fire Department
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2013 Building and Grounds
The Greendale Fire station is located at the corner of Southway and Loomis Road. It was
relocated there from the village center in 1967. This intersection continues to provide a strategic
location to respond to all areas of the village quickly as well as being ideally located to respond to
many other communities for mutual aid.
Fire Department members continue to clean, maintain, upgrade and remodel the Fire station. The
Greendale fire department member’s hard work and dedication have made it possible the
continued service of the station and its grounds at a very economical cost to the Village.
Traditionally firefighters perform a wide variety of work details well beyond their basic job
description; this includes everything from basic daily cleaning to painting, plumbing and
electrical repairs.
As with any property, there was continued work on the exterior and landscape of the
station. Some of this labor is continuous, lawn care, trimming bushes and trees, removing
weeds from planters and replacing mulch in planting areas. During the winter season
snow removal, spreading of salt and seasonal decorations are part of the normal activities.
Repairs to the lawn are completed regularly after damage occurs from snow removal
along the edges of the driveway. Because of the stations central location it is very
important to have the fire station be a visually pleasing representation of the village.
A new 26 by 26 foot concrete slab was poured by contractors next to the out garage, this
slab will be used for special department trainings that require a dedicated location for
hands on training drills and special training props. The props will be made by firefighters
to replicate obstacles and portions of buildings that require use of special tools and
equipment.
The new garden tractor that was purchased in 2011 has really helped improve the fire
departments ability to maintain the lawn with an excellent cut and reduce the time
required. The 20 horsepower 48 inch cut hydrostatic drive John Deere has a full 4 year
warranty and will serve the department for years to come.
Repairs were made to the roof and parapet wall, including tuck pointing and asbestosis
removal around roof drains.
Problems with outdoor lighting proved to be a settling sidewalk that sheared off electrical
service to the lights. The service was dug up and new service reinstalled. The Flag can
now be on display all night and be illuminated.
Maintenance and care of flooring. When possible Firefighters seek assistance from the
Greendale School system to help maintain the tile floors, several times a year, with
assistance from the school maintenance department, floors are stripped and waxed as part
of continuous maintenance.
General repair and maintenance, includes daily cleaning of the station, repairing
plumbing and electrical problems, cleaning and checking vents, filters, exhaust fans, air
compressors, hot water heaters and boilers. The majority of this is completed with on
duty members.
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In 2006 the Fire Department was awarded a grant for the purchase of a Plymovent
vehicle exhaust removal system. This system was installed in early 2007. This system
has been in service for a few years now and has dramatically improved the indoor air
quality, and has improved the health and safety for all who enter the building, another
benefit is no exhaust soot on the freshly painted walls. Like any other mechanical
equipment, it does require periodic maintenance and repairs, on duty members have
completed all service work including filter changes, cleaning and repairs
The demands and expectations from the fire department have grown greatly since the
station was built and we are constantly challenged for new ways to adapt our limited
space to accommodate the requirements. We have added lockers to store medications and
supplies that the paramedic unit needs, and an addition and remodel would solve many of
the space limitations we have. The Gear grid turn out lockers have improved efficiency
and reduced clutter within the station.
The Greendale fire department, the Village Manager and the Village board have been
discussing options concerning the future of the current fire station, requests for bids were
opened up to numerous contractors to prepare a needs analysis for the fire station.
Considerations should include, remodeling, rebuilding and continuing services during the
construction phases. Certainly something will be done within a few years and the
combined efforts of the Department and the Village board will ensure that the station
provides service to the community for many more years to come.
Most of the projects were completed by Fire department personnel. Throughout the year
Firefighters are maintaining their equipment and station in ways well beyond what most
occupations involve. Their efforts are not alone however; the department of public works and the
Greendale Public Schools provide valuable resources when needed. The combined efforts of all
members keep the departments building and grounds looking good and operational to serve the
community year after year.
Respectfully submitted,
Russell Weiler, Captain
Greendale Fire Department
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
The Greendale Fire Department uses the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA) every time
we enter a possible contaminated atmosphere. We use the Firehawk model that is manufactured
by Mine Safety Appliances(MSA). Our SCBA's were purchased in 2013 from a shared Grant
with several surrounding communities. These SCBA's should be in service until the year 2027.
All Airpacks are inspected regularly, all bottles receive hydrostatic testing and all members receive
individual quantitative fit testing to ensure proper sizing and seals.
Current Firehawk Airpack Inventory
Engine 4 5 Firehawk Units
Engine 402 5 Firehawk Units
Ambulance 404 2 Firehawk Units
Ambulance 405 2 Firehawk Units
Truck 4 6 Firehawk Units
Total in Station 20 Total Firehawk Units
Current H-30SL 4500 PSI Bottle Inventory
Engine 4 11 4500psi Carbon Fiber Cylinders
Engine 402 10 4500psi Carbon Fiber Cylinders
Ambulance 404 2 4500psi Carbon Fiber Cylinders
Ambulance 405 2 4500psi Carbon Fiber Cylinders
Truck 4 14 4500psi Carbon Fiber Cylinders
Spares in Station 7 4500psi Carbon Fiber Cylinders
Total in Station 46 Total Bottle Inventory
Current Facepiece Inventory
Engine 4 2 M7 Facepiece Air Mask
Engine 402 1 M7 Facepiece Air Mask
Ambulance 404 0 M7 Facepiece Air Mask
Ambulance 405 0 M7 Facepiece Air Mask
Truck 4 2 M7 Facepiece Air Mask
Spares in Station 10 M7 Facepiece Air Mask
Assigned to Staff 19 M7 Facepiece Air Mask
Total in Station 34 Total Facepieces
Respectfully Submitted,
Lieutenant Kyle Kierzek
Greendale Fire Department
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