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BEDFORD TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
2016 ANNUAL REPORT
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Following is the Annual Report of the Bedford Township Fire Department (BTFD) for Calendar Year 2016. This document provides a variety of graphs and metrics reflecting all of the activities of the BTFD activities.
BTFD responded to 2,645 calls for service, this is almost a 7% increase over our 2015 calls. Firefighters arrived on the scene of a building fire with an average response time of 7 minutes and 35 seconds. The national standard benchmark for a suburban department such as BTFD is recommended to be eight minutes or less for 90% of the time.
Our average response time to all incidents in 2016 was 6 minutes and 58 seconds. This is a reduction of 4 seconds from our 2015 average response time of 7 minutes and 2 seconds. Our average arrival time on medical calls was 6 minutes and 46 seconds, a reduction of 3 seconds from our average arrival time in 2015. Some of these numbers numbers may not seem like a lot, but in our line of work, “every second counts”.
Emergency Medical Services continues to be a major focus because 1,930 (73%) of our total calls were rescue and emergency medical responses. CPR recertification courses were held in 2015 and continue on a bi-annual basis. Our annual audit and license renewal from the State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services Life Support Agency was conducted and received on May 2, 2016.
In 2016 the department provided 2,381 hours of monthly online and practical training opportunities to maintain our firefighting skills and our mandated EMS continuing education requirements. This amounts to 8 hours of training per month for each of our individuals in addition to responding to calls and other public service opportunities.
Insurance Services Organization (ISO) conducted a five year audit and inspection of our entire organization in October, 2016. This provides information insurance companies use to help determine the insurance rates of properties within Bedford. BTFD is now classified as a 4/4Y Department which reflects a significant improvement from the previous 5/8B classification. Assuming all other factors are equal, the price of property insurance is lower in a community with a lower classification than in a community with a higher classification.
BTFD was awarded a Safety Grant for $2,000 from Michigan Gas Utilities and Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. This grant was used to purchase amplifiers for use in our SCBA Face Pieces to enhance communication on incident scenes. We also applied for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Department of Homeland Security for just under $30,000. This will be used to purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including coats, pants, gloves, and accessories. Results from that request will be available in mid-2017. BTFD received a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $6,000.00 paid over a four year period for our recruiting and retention purposes. We continue to utilize this grant in providing tuition assistance to members participating in appropriately related college classes while pursuing a Fire/EMS degree.
Hands on training in firefighting skills has a strong focus for BTFD under the oversight of the training committee led by Deputy Chief Kirk Keane. This group manages monthly training, usually held at the BTFD Training Tower from May through November. The subject matter of the training is based on our biggest risks and current needs.
BTFD had 17 Public Education programs including our annual Safety Day in October. Through these events we had the opportunity to be in contact with and educate 381 adults and 1,231 children in Fire Prevention techniques. We gave away just under 100 free smoke detectors throughout the community and installed a number of them. These were provided to our Department through the generosity of local merchants.
Executive Summary
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We made significant modifications at a cost of over $35,000 to our Fire Training Tower located behind the Township Hall on Jackman Road. This 20 year old structure is used on a regular basis by BTFD and neighboring departments. The improvements were done to comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements to maintain the integrity of the structure and the safety of the end users……our Firefighters.
It is worth noting that in 2016 all 2,645 incidents would have occurred regardless of whether or not anyone showed up to provide assistance. However, because of the following men and women of the Bedford Township Fire Department these situations did receive the assistance needed in the most professional, talented, and dedicated manner possible. They respond because they like helping people. They leave the dinner table or birthday party to assist someone who may be having the worst day of their life. They awaken from a sound sleep in the middle of the night because the alarm sounds.
I thank each and every one of the following for their time of service to the Department and their commitment to the citizens of Bedford Township:
FF/EMTB Jason Andrews 14 Years LT./EMTB Kathy Bankowski 14 YearsFF/MFR Bud Billings 34 Years FF/MFR John Bills 4 MonthsLT/EMTB Dave Box 14 Years FF Travis Brown 1 YearFF/MFR Roger Brushaber 44 Years LT/EMTB Jeff Brushaber 22 YearsLT/EMTB Phil Dale 15 Years FF Mark Damazyn 4 MonthsFF/EMTB John DeFalco 2 Years CPT/EMTB Scott Duvall 30 YearsFF/EMTB Tanner Duvall 2 Years FF/EMTB Chris Finn 2 YearsFF/EMTP Jason Fritz 7 Years FF/EMTB Joe Gangway 36 YearsFF/EMTB Jeff Hall 4 Months FF/EMTB Rod Hill 27 YearsFF/EMTB Josh Hinojosa 4 Months DEP.CHIEF/EMTP Kirk Keane 23 YearsFF/EMTB Ken Kilman 5 Years LT/EMTB Jim Lykowski 17 YearsFF/EMTB Jack Maison 2 Years FF/EMTB Brandon Ouellette 1 YearFF/EMTP Brad Periat 19 Years FF Jason Phillips 2 YearsFF/EMTB Joe Phillips 21 Years FF/EMTB Adam Pickard 1 YearFF/EMTB Casey Pollins 1 Year FF/EMTB Larry Porter 11 YearsFF/EMTB Mark Prenkert 5 Years FF/EMTP Don Putinta 6 YearsFF/EMTB Jason Sahloff 1 Year FF/EMTB Cory Schoendorf 1 YearFF/EMTB Brittany Seger 3 Years FF/EMTB Josh Shinaver 16 YearsFF/EMTB Chris Smith 22 Years CPT/EMTB Doug Steinman 20 YearsFF/EMTB Brian Tenney 2 Years FF/EMTP Bob Vanklingeren 1 YearFF/EMTB Josh Yelverton 3 Years FF/EMTB Aaron Yoakam 3 Years
Respectfully submitted;
Ron Whipple, FMFire Chief/Fire MarshallBedford Township Fire Department
This chart shows the number of calls for service in the last
fourteen years. The increase indicates the need for additional
services for the community. The increase may also indicate a
need for a risk reduction plan that includes public safety
education to help reduce the number of incidents where
possible.
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**Response time is determined from the time our monitor tones are activated until
the first person or apparatus arrives on scene. Based on incident type, the
department may or may not respond with lights and sirens. Manpower on apparatus
depends on the nature of the incident. In some instances the apparatus is manned
with as few as two personnel while at other times it is manned with four. A large
number of personnel are not radio equipped and they often arrived at scenes prior to
the apparatus arriving, but they have no means of notifying dispatch of arrival.
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The charts on this page help us to determine when our heaviest call
volume occurs. The upper chart shows that the busiest call volumes are
typically the fall and the winter months. The middle chart shows the day
of the week when we have the most calls. The lower chart show our
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Service Call 72 Incidents
2.7%
Rescue and EMS Incident 1,930 Incidents
73.0%
Hazardous Conditions (No Fire)45 Incidents
1.7%
Good Intent Call 257 Incidents
9.7%
Fire 56 Incidents
2.1%
False Alarm & False Call 91 Incidents
3.4% Assist Invalid193 Incidents
7.3%
Incident Type by Percentage
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This chart reinforces the importance of EMS service
to our community. This helps determine our
apparatus and equipment needs, our training needs,
and a need for risk reduction education. A majority
of our calls are for senior citizens suggesting a need
to reduce risks for this age group.
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The charts on this page show the number of inspections, re-inspections, and
violations for the past seven years. As the properties requiring inspection
increase, we notice the number of violations fluctuate but generally have
decreased since 2010. This is typically due to consistent safety inspections
from year to year. If the violations tend to remain high, this would indicate a
need for fire safety education for businesses and their staff or a need to
implement code violation fees as a method of enforcement.
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Inspections Re-Inspections Violations
Building 32 Incidents
57%Passenger Vehicle
3 Incidents5%
Fires in Structure other 1 Incident
2%
Cooking Fire, confined to container
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Dumpster or Outside Receptacle 3 Incidents
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Heavy Equipment 2 Incidents
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Other7 Incidents
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Fires Involving Value
Total Amount Saved $7,656,520
85%
Total Amount Lost $1,402,650
15%
Dollar Value Saved and Lost
Our biggest risk involving fires are residential and commercial
buildings. The emphasis on fire prevention should go beyond the
community’s commercial structures. Public education that deals with
electrical safety, home heating, and safe cooking should be
emphasized in 2017 to help families stay fire safe in their own homes.
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This chart provides assistance in determining future station location,
assignment of existing equipment and personnel, and a focus on the types
of equipment that may be needed in the future.
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Incidents by Census Tract Number
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41-60 Incidents
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81-249 Incidents
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Station #11,598 Incidents
38.5%
Station #21,314 Incidents
31.7%
Station #31,237 Incidents
29.8%
Number of Incidents By Station
Without any explanation, this chart suggests that
Station #1 is our busiest station and indeed it is.
Consideration must be given to the fact that while
Station #1 and #2 sometimes run calls in their own
response area without assistance from other
stations, Station #3 never runs calls without
assistance. Most of this assistance comes from
Station #1 which adds to their numbers. In referring
to the chart on the previous page, it can be noted
that the area(s) surrounding Station #3 provide the
greatest number of incidents annually.
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APPARATUS
PURCHASE
YEAR
PROJECTED
REPLACEMENT
YEAR
PROJECTED
COST
Truck #3 1992 2017 $1,000,000
Engine #3 1992 2017 $500,000
Engine #5 1992 2017 $500,000
Brush #2 1996 2021 $95,000
Chief Car 2007 2021 $40,000
Rescue #3 1996 2021 $45,000
Rescue #2 1999 2024 $450,000
Utility #3 2002 2027 $40,000
Brush #1 2006 2031 $95,000
Bravo #1 2007 2032 $250,000
Bravo #2 2008 2033 $250,000
Engine. #1 2008 2033 $500,000
Engine #2 2014 2039 $500,000
TOTAL
PROJECTED
COST: $4,265,000
CAPITAL
NEEDED/YEAR
FOR 23 YEARS: $185,435
The following pages contain information
on our fire apparatus. While there are
some newer vehicles, a few are
approaching the end of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) useful life.
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BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Bravo #1
MAKE CHEVROLET Projected Replacement Date: 2032
MODEL DUROMAX Projected Cost: $250,000
YEAR 2007
COST $129,230.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 9 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 49,458
ENGINE HOURS N/A
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 49,458
VIN 1GBE4V12X7F407424
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Bravo 1 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $1,286 2012 $242 2013 $785.002014 $3,209.002015 $3,690.002016 $2,904.00
Totals $12,116.00
BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Bravo #2
MAKE CHEVROLET Projected Replacement Date: 2033
MODEL DUROMAX Projected Cost: $250,000
YEAR 2008
COST $129,230.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 8 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 30,630
ENGINE HOURS N/A
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 30,630
VIN 1GBE4V1918F403146
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Bravo 2 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $1,119.00 2012 $1,860.00 2013 $417.002014 $1,135.002015 $1,008.002016 $1,692.00
Totals $7,231.00
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BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Brush #2
MAKE FORD Projected Replacement Date: 2021
MODEL F SUPERDUTY Projected Cost: $95,000
YEAR 1996
COST $117,970.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 20 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 14,991
ENGINE HOURS N/A
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 14,991
VIN 1FDLF47F6TEB38271
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Brush 2 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $150.00 2012 $650.00 2013 $3,210.002014 $0.00
2015 N/A
2016 $3,269.00Totals $7,279.00
BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Brush #1
MAKE GMC Projected Replacement Date: 2031
MODEL SIERRA Projected Cost: $95,000
YEAR 2006
COST N/A
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 10 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 11,818
ENGINE HOURS N/A
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 11,818
VIN 1GTHK33D56F259389
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Brush 1 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $68.00 2012 $276.00 2013 $220.002014 $89.002015 N/A2016 $2,405.00Totals $3,058.00
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BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Fire Engine #2
MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 2039
MODEL IMPEL Projected Cost: $500,000
YEAR 2014
COST $452,357.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 2 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 10,057
ENGINE HOURS 872
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 21,800
VIN 4P1CJ01A9EAO14571
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Engine 2 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 N/A2012 N/A2013 N/A2014 $0.002015 $305.002016 $2,148.00Totals $2,453.00
BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Fire Engine #1
MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 2033
MODEL CONTENDER Projected Cost: $500,000
YEAR 2008
COST $357,733.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 8 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 17,883
ENGINE HOURS 1,631
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 40,792
VIN 4P1CC01A88A008758
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Engine 1 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $348.00 2012 $1,220.00 2013 $325.002014 $4,035.002015 $6,296.002016 $9,112.00Totals $21,336.00
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BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Engine #3
MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 2017
MODEL DASH Projected Cost: $500,000
YEAR 1992
COST $196,500.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 24 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 26,406
ENGINE HOURS 2,442
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 61,050
VIN 4PICTO2D4NA000578
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Engine 3 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $554.00 2012 $158.00 2013 $973.002014 $1,092.002015 $4,821.002016 $2,093.00Totals $9,691.00
BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Fire Engine #5
MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 2017
MODEL DASH Projected Cost: $500,000
YEAR 1992
COST $196,500.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 24 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 27,390
ENGINE HOURS 2,545
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 63,625
VIN 4PICTO2D5HA000590
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Engine 5 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $187.00 2012 $968.00 2013 $3,487.002014 $180.002015 $1,463.002016 $809.00Totals $8,836.00
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BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Rescue #2
MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 2024
MODEL SABER Projected Cost: $450,000
YEAR 1999
COST $252,987.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 17 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 14,404
ENGINE HOURS 1,919
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 47,975
VIN 4P1CT02M4XA001524
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Rescue 2 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $682.00 2012 $242.00 2013 $785.002014 $2,556.002015 $5,246.002016 $1,733.00Totals $11,344.00
BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Rescue #3
MAKE CHEVROLET Projected Replacement Date: 2021
MODEL SUBURBAN Projected Cost: $45,000
YEAR 1996
COST $36,900.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 20 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 40,203
ENGINE HOURS N/A
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 40,203
VIN 1GNGK26R6TJ405537
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Rescue 3 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $1,119.00 2012 $1,860.00 2013 $417.002014 $1,135.002015 N/A2016 $436.00Totals $4,967.00
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BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Truck #3
MAKE PIERCE Projected Replacement Date: 2020
MODEL LANCE Projected Cost: $1,000,000
YEAR 1992
COST $370,000.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 24 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 21,597
ENGINE HOURS 2,907
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 72,675
VIN 4PICT02DINA000568
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Truck 3 Breakdown/Repairs Totals
2011 $2,073.00
2012 $2,177.00
2013 $18,131.00
2014 $944.00
2015 $2,340.00
2016 $6,094.00
Totals $31,759.00
BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Chief Car
MAKE FORD Projected Replacement Date: 2021
MODEL EXPLORER Projected Cost: $40,000
YEAR 2007
COST $36,900.00
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 9 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 102,547
ENGINE HOURS N/A
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 102,547
VIN 1FMUE73E97UB53730
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Chief Car Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $0.00 2012 $0.00 2013 $0.002014 $0.002015 $0.002016 $469.00Totals $469.00
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BTFD Vehicle Capital Improvement Plan
Utility #3
MAKE FORD Projected Replacement Date: 2027
MODEL 250 SD Projected Cost: $40,000
YEAR 2002
COST N/A
USEFUL LIFE 25 Years
CURRENT LIFE 14 Years
ROAD MILEAGE 30,165
ENGINE HOURS N/A
ACTUAL MILEAGE* 30,165
VIN 1FTNX21L62EB83500
*Fire and EMS vehicles use a conversion of 25 miles per engine hour due to the on scene time at an emergency call.
Vehicle Description
Utility 2 Breakdown/Repairs Totals2011 $0.002012 $0.002013 $0.002014 $0.002015 $0.002016 $133.00Totals $133.00