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City of Manteca Fire Department

“ Protecting our Community for 88 Years” 1

GOVERNMENT City Council- Manager

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

-MAYOR- Willie Weatherford

-COUNCIL MEMBER- -COUNCIL MEMBER- Steve DeBrum John Harris

-COUNCIL MEMBER- -COUNCIL MEMBER- Vince Hernandez Jack Snyder

-CITY MANAGER- Robert Adams

-FIRE CHIEF-

George Quaresma


2006 Annual Report 2

Fire Chief’s Statement To: Robert F.D. Adams - City Manager From: George M. Quaresma - Fire Chief Subject: 2006 Annual Report Transmitted for your review is the City of Manteca Fire Department Annual Report for 2006. The Fire Department responded to 4,473 incidents, 327 fires (286 within the City of Manteca), and fire loss was $2,913,310. This represents an increase of 8.4% in the number of incidents, a 38% increase in the number of fires in Manteca and an increase of 21% in fire losses. The goal of averaging 5 minutes to all emergency incidents was met, as our average response time was 4.7 minutes. An engine company arrived at the scene of an emergency incident in 5-minutes or less 77.1% of the time. Both of these are slight improvements over 2005. The 2006 year began with $106,465 in fire loss for the month of January. A fire causing $50,000 damage to a vacant house was caused by an electrical arc when someone attempted to remove the electrical panel. Another fire was caused when a portable generator, placed in the ground and covered to reduce the noise, overheated and ignited a nearby fence. The fire spread to the house and into the attic, causing $18,500 in damage. The generator was being used to recharge batteries supplying lights and power to the house. Most of the $225,350 in fire loss for February resulted from a single house fire caused by leaving a pan of grease in the oven during the "self clean" cycle. The extreme heat ignited the grease with the resulting intense fire escaping out of the oven. The initial fire engine, with 3 people, had to wait for the first alarm to be completed, before entry into the building could be made. The delay resulted in the fire progressing, with damage estimated at $220,000. Fire extinguishing efforts were exacerbated at a house fire in early March when a downed electrical wire in the front yard limited firefighter access. A ruptured gas line intensified the fire with damages at $220,000. A disastrous apartment fire, caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials on the patio, was averted by the activation of the buildings fire sprinkler system. Storage on the patio contributed to the fires intensity, while the fire sprinklers inside the building slowed its progress. The $2.6 million apartment building suffered only $4,000 in damage. At the end of the month, firefighters rescued a cat and a hamster, when a fire in the kitchen caused $50,000 to the home, bringing the fire loss for the month to $293,100. Late in the month of March, a multi-casualty incident occurred when 10 people were exposed to a refrigerant leak during the remodel of a store. Everyone was evacuated, and the store was closed for over 90 minutes while repairs were made. Fire losses decreased to less than $100,000 during the month of April but a major emergency occurred beginning April 7 when a flood watch was issued for the San Joaquin River caused by the "Spring Storms of 2006". The river levees were monitored, emergency repairs made, and evacuation plans prepared. The river crested near 29' at Vernalis on April 15 and slowly retreated, but flows remained high throughout the month. The emergency was downgraded to normal operations on April 17.



A costly fire occurred in May when firefighters arrived at a 4-unit apartment building to find fire on both floors of one of the units. The unattended cooking fire caused $300,000 in damage, but firefighters were able to rescue a dog from the inferno. The largest geographical fire of the year occurred on May 30th in a recently annexed area of the city. While cutting the weeds with a lawn tractor in one of the large residential parcels located in the area, debris was ignited by the tractor's hot exhaust. The fire spread through the tall dry grass, igniting several storage buildings, fences, storage and camping trailers, boats, cars, and a home. Mutual aid was requested and the 3rd alarm fire resulted in 11 fire engine companies, 2 water tenders, and 9 chief officers coming from throughout the county to bring the fire under control in just over 1-hour. Fire losses for the month were $685,050. Another large 20 acre grass fire occurred in June along HWY 120 at Airport Way. Over 3 hours and 4 engine companies were needed to complete extinguishment. The fire losses totaled $105,560 for June and included a grass fire that spread to the fence and into the attic of a garage. This accidental fire resulted in $75,000 damage. Simultaneous to the previous fire, an unattended cooking fire occurred in an apartment. Automatic aid was instrumental in limiting damages to $25,000. Lathrop-Manteca units along with reserve Manteca units arrived to quickly contain the fire. Fire losses totaled $167,010 in July. A grass fire along the railroad tracks between Main Street and Spreckels Road threatened numerous buildings and storage units located along the south side of the railroad property. Most likely caused by sparks from the overheated brakes of a passing train, firefighters were able to protect all the properties with only minor damage resulting. The State of California received significant assistance from Manteca during the months of July and September. Firefighters responded to Stanislaus County on July 10 and spent 30 hours assisting with fire extinguishment. Just 4 days later a request from San Bernardino County for a Strike Team Leader (STL) was filled and lasted for 7 days. At the end of the month, a fire in the Cleveland National Forest, just south of San Diego, required our assistance. A STL along with an engine company of 4 responded on our Office of Emergency Services (OES) fire engine for 6 days. The State of California again requested assistance in September to Ventura County. Our OES fire engine was staffed and sent for 5-days, and a STL was needed for 9-days to relieve another. During the year investigators determined arson as the cause for one fire started on the outside of a commercial office building, $260,000 damage, and another that started on the porch of a residence, $13,000. Transients caused fires in a mobile home and 2 vacant, secured residential buildings, resulting in $260,000 damage. An intentionally set fire burned park playground equipment, and a suspicious fire caused $10,000 in damage to a vehicle. Unattended cooking caused 3 fires. Fortunately a working smoke detector alerted the sleeping occupant in one of them, but the delay resulted in the most extensive damage of the 3, at $250,000. The least damaging fire could be attributed to the arrival of a 4-person engine company at a mobile home fire. The 4th person was a Reserve Firefighter participating in our "ride time" program. With 4 people on the fire engine, the OSHA regulation to have 2 inside and 2 outside was achieved immediately upon arrival. No delay was experienced waiting for the second engine. Damage was limited to $6,000. The improper disposal of smoking materials caused 2 home fires with $16,500 in damage, while improperly disposing of oily rags caused a $200,000 loss in an industrial building. Combustibles left too close to a heater caused 2 fires with $4,750 damage to a home and motel room. Embers landing on the roof next to the chimney caused a fire resulting in $15,000 damage to another house. Candle fires, a



growing concern across the United States, caused several fires in Manteca. A candle left burning in the bathroom of a home resulted in $60,000 damage. A candle in the bedroom caused $21,000 damage to another home. One unit of a 4-plex was without electricity, so the occupant used candles for lighting. A candle left burning in the front room caused $32,000 damage but fortunately no one was injured and the fire did not spread to other units. Faulty electrical was determined to be the cause of 7 house fires resulting in $619,000 damage. The most destructive, $360,000, occurred between the floors of a 2-story residence. The home wasn't occupied at the time of the fire allowing significant fire growth before it was noticed by a passerby during the early hours of the morning. The opposite occurred when the elderly occupants of a home smelled smoke and quickly called for assistance. Firefighters found a fire in the attic and quickly extinguished it, limiting damage to only $4,500. The 80 year old occupants were able to remain in their house that evening. An unusual event occurred at the end of the year when a newly purchased clothes washer overheated and caused a fire in the laundry room. Damage was estimated to be $46,000 to the building and appliances. For the 2006 year, 69 building fires occurred and resulted in $2,652,435 damage. The effectiveness of the Fire Department is best determined by examining the results of the fire, compared to conditions upon arrival. Of the 69 building fires, 48 were confined to the area or room of origin, 9 confined to the floor of origin, and 12 contained to the building where the fire started. Other hostile fires spread to 7 buildings causing $98,350 in damages to the buildings. The Manteca Fire Department is staffed to effectively deal with typical hazard occupancies; single and double family dwellings, and small businesses. Of the 69 building fires reported, 53 or 76.8% occurred in typical hazard occupancies. The remaining 23.2% occurred in 8 multifamily dwellings, a motel, a manufacturing building, 4 commercial buildings, and 2 other large buildings. An automatic fire sprinkler system protected a multi-million dollar apartment complex resulting in only $4,000 damage. There were 7 civilian injuries and 6 firefighter injuries due to fire, but no fatalities. As Manteca continues to grow, more incidents are beyond each fire station's identified 5-minute response area. We responded to a total of 542 incidents (12.1%) in these areas, 448 of them emergencies. The new fire station to be built in the North West would have eliminated 248 of these incidents. In the south east area of Manteca, 117 incidents were outside the 5-minute response area. The Spreckels Road closure was noted as a contributing factor to engine-company 242's average response time of 4.94 minutes to all emergencies. E- 242 averaged 5.21 minutes in January, 5.27 in February, and 5.12 in December. The opening of Spreckles Road in early 2007 will assist in reducing these response times.

I take this opportunity to thank you, and the citizens of our community, the elected officials of Manteca, local businesses and the news media, for the support provided during this past year.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. INFORMATIVE 1. Governing Department Body 2. Fire Chief’s Statement 3. Growth Monitors

B. EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATISTICS 1. Death and Injuries 2. Dollar loss

a. Arson/Suspicious 3. Suppression 4. Medical Services 5. Hazardous Material Responses 6. District Call Volumes

C. DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL 1. Organizational Chart 2. Fulltime Personnel Assignments

a. Personnel Statistics b. Personnel Training

3. Reserve Personnel Assignments a. Reserve Program b. Reserve Training

4. Explorer Post 24 5. SAFE Personnel 6. Personnel Acknowledgements 7. Ladies Auxiliary

D. FIRE DIVISIONS

1. Prevention Statistics 2. Child Fire Setter Program 3. Public Education 4. Neighborhood Watch 5. Hydrant Maintenance 6. CPR Program 7. Firefighter Safety 8. Chaplain Program 9. Vehicle Inventory 10. Child Passenger Safety Program 11. SAFE Program

The 2006 Annual Report was coordinated and produced by Engineer Bob Marty.



Growth Monitors

LOCATION OF CITY FIRE STATIONS

Fire Station #1 Fire Station #2 Fire Station #3 Fire Station per Square Miles Fire Personnel per Capita

290 S. Powers Ave. 1154 S. Union Rd 399 W. Louise Ave 1 per 5.73 miles 1 per 2,123 residents



Growth Monitors

CITY STATISTICAL INFORMATION City Population 63,703 Assessed Dollar Value $4,180,619,000 City Square Miles 17.20 Elevation 34 Feet

ANNEXATIONS

None in 2006

Population Increases Since 1986

35,43741,500

44,954

54,975 57,200 59,70061,927 63,703

010,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,000

1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Population increased 2.9% in 2006



EMERGENCY

RESPONSE

STATISTICS



Fire Suppression Statistics

3

2

1 1 1 1 1 1

0

0

1

2

3

1983 1986 1987 1990 1992 1994 1995 2001 2006

YEAR

CIVILIAN FIRE DEATHS 1983 TO 2006

Civilian Injuries During Fire Incidents

6

4

6

12

7

2 2

012345678

1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006Year

Num

ber o

f Inj

urie

s




Causes of Civilian Fire Deaths 1983 to 2006

UNCONSICIOUS (1)8%

SUSPICIOUS ACT (5)42%

VEHICLE FIRES (2)17%

GRASS FIRES (1)8%

ABANDONED CIGARETTE, CIGAR (2)

17%

UNDETERMINED (1)8%

Firefighter Injuries During Fire Incidents

4

9

3

14

4 5

2

8

02468

10121416

1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006Year

Num

ber o

f Inj

urie

s



Fire Suppression Injury Report TYPE INJURY CAUSE INJURY

LEAVE W/C

HoursLight duty

Hours

1. Back Injury Pulling person out of a

building Yes 27.75 18.00

2. Eye Injury Pulling ceiling during fire overhaul

No 0.00 0.00

3. Heat Exhaustion Lack of hydration No 0.00 0.00 4. Groin Injury Slipped at structure

fire Yes 277.25 44.00

5. Ankle Injury Stepped in hole No 0.00 0.00 6. Arm Injuries Ladder fell on him Yes 699.00 290.00 7. Ankle Injury Step from ambulance No 0.00 0.00 8. Back Injury Stepped through floor

at structure fire No 0.00 0.00

9. Contusions Falling roof tiles at structure fire

Yes 26.00 2.00

10. Foot Injury Fell into empty pool at structure fire

Yes 25.00 44.00

Totals 1,055.0 398.00

Fire Suppression Injury Report by Division Chief Chris Haas

The Manteca Fire Department experienced only ten firefighter injuries in 2006. However, eight of those injuries occurred during emergency operations with three injuries that fell into the “near miss” category. Near misses are defined as those injuries with a significant potential for either death or very serious injury. One firefighter stepped through the burned out floor of a structure and was able to prevent a fall and self extricated before he was overcome by active fire. He sustained only a mild back injury. In another structure fire, two firefighters sustained injuries that were both classified as near misses. One firefighter received contusions when he was hit by concrete roof tiles from a partial roof collapse. Fortunately, he was struck on his left arm and shoulder instead of his head. The other firefighter sustained a severely twisted ankle when he fell approximately eight feet into an empty swimming pool in his full protective clothing. Again, the firefighter was fortunate that he did not strike his head. As the fire department emergency call volume continues to grow, the likelihood of more emergency related injuries is expected to increase. The department is well aware of this potential and is proactively identifying hazards and developing strategies to prevent and reduce these injuries.



Firefighter Safety

The primary goal of the health and safety management process within the Manteca Fire Department is

ensuring the physical and mental well being of employees in the workplace. The organization has embarked upon and is committed to the concept of employee wellness designed to prepare firefighters so that their mental, physical, and emotional capabilities are strong enough to withstand the hazards and stress found in their work environment. Each year more than 100,000 firefighters are injured and on average another 100 firefighters lose their lives while on duty according to the National Fire Protection Association. It’s safe to say that Fire fighting continues to be one of the most dangerous and physically demanding professions in the United States.

Safety Related Injuries

9 11

2225

10 10 10

05

1015202530

1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Inju

ries




Dollar Loss Report 2006

Buildings = $2,652,435

Vehicles = $ 118,465

Other = $ 44,060

Total = $2,913,310

Annual Dollar Loss by Comparison

$889,900$1,130,425

$2,414,320

$2,913,310

$1,322,416

$729,480$638,864

$792,121

$0$500,000

$1,000,000$1,500,000$2,000,000$2,500,000$3,000,000$3,500,000

1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006



Arson Program by Fire Marshal Randy Sutton Arson, the malicious and intentional setting of fires has been, and continues to be, one of the most difficult crimes to investigate and prosecute successfully.

Dollar Loss-Arson/Suspicious Fires

(13) Arson Fires $415,300

(7) Suspicious Fires $614,800

$164,760

68

$105,620

68

$275,225

38

$750,760

26

$525,850

131$12,800

7

$1,030,100

20

$0

$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Annual Dollar Loss-Arson/Suspicious Fires

Dollar Value Number of Fires




Hour of the Day Calls

88 86 77 107101 99 107151172180

224234252266267233260271254265258203

178140

050

100150200250300

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 0

Calls During Days of the Week

683

639

627

589

647

682

606

540

560

580

600

620

640

660

680

700

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Calls During Month of the Year

365309 335 310

440 418 391 395368405

356381

050

100150200250300350400450500

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec




Fires: Structures, Vehicles, Grass…etc. Emergency Medical: Heart Attacks, Severe Illnesses, Injury Accidents…etc Other Emergencies: Non-injury Accidents, Hazardous Spills, Cancelled Calls…etc. Service: Assists, Odor Investigations, False Alarms…etc.

Structure Fires

106 101 7490105

797393

0

50

100

150

1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

79 Structure fires for 2006

Vehicle Fires

48565551

75

455967

020406080

1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

45 Vehicle Fires for 2006

283

2,891

735

564Fires 6.4%

Emergency Medical 64.6%

Other Emergencies 16.4%

Service 12.6%




Medical Emergencies

1504 14222437 2360 2580 28912395

9780

1000200030004000

1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

2891 Medical Emergencies for 2006

Other Emergencies

609 483 670 804 733 735774244

0200400600800

1000

1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

735 Other Emergencies for 2006

Other Fires

172 161 126 15950 68 20449

0100200300

1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2004 2006159 Other fires for 2006




Service Calls

745 639 574 634 564

621621363

0

200

400

600

800

1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

564 Service calls for 2006

Mutual Aid- Out Going

203 206 193 178 171 1551050

100

200

300

1992 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

155 Mutual Aid Outgoing for 2006

Mutual Aid

130 204 201 253 228 30647

0100200300400

1992 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

306 Mutual Aid Incoming for 2006



EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES by Firefighter Mike Hohn Medical emergencies continue to be the most frequent type of emergency response calls made by Manteca firefighters. In fact, EMS calls made up 64.63% of all emergency calls the department responded to for the year. This year firefighters responded to 2,891 EMS calls involving 2,755 patients for a variety of medical emergencies. This is a steady increase in medically related emergency responses from previous years. As such, emergency medical training and development remain the primary focus areas of the overall departmental training program. In a change from previous years, altered level of consciousness related calls outnumbered cardiopulmonary emergencies. Altered levels of consciousness emergencies include, but are not limited to, seizures, stroke patients, diabetic emergencies, etc. This year, however, shows an increase in the number of miscellaneous calls, such as general illness, emergency childbirth, suspected overdose cases, etc.

The graph below represents the diversity of emergencies that firefighters treat:

699 711771

574

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

Cardiopulmonary Altered LOC Miscellaneous Trauma

Medical Patient Breakdown 2006

Types of Medical Emergencies Cardiopulmonary: Problems that directly impair the heart and lungs. Traumatic: Problems involving injuries as a result of physical force. Altered LOC: Problems involving abnormal conscious levels. Miscellaneous: Problems involving other impairments needing emergency care.



Hazardous Material Involvements

7

1

9 9

2 2

HazardousCondition

Flammable Gas Gasoline Spill Gas Leak Combustible Liquid Chemical Hazard

Hazardous Materials Responses by Division Chief Randy May The Hazardous Materials Program lessens injury and risk to our community. All firefighting personnel are certified as Hazardous Materials First Responders-Operational and Decontamination. Hazardous Material inspections involving larger quantities, as identified by OES, are focused on ensuring compliance with safe storage and

handling methods, as well as familiarity for responding crews. Upon request, the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services coordinates a regional response of the Joint Hazardous Materials Team consisting of personnel and equipment from neighboring response agencies.

Haz Mat Team Member: FF/E Jeff Barr FF/E Keith Scott FF/E Derek George Capt. Kyle Shipherd FF/E Steve Santos

Specialists: Fire Chief George Quaresma D/C Randy May D/C Randy Sutton FF/E Oscar Castro Capt. John Schiesser

Capt. Robert Martinez




Fire District #1

1,339 Responses

Responses in grids are underlined. Total responses include those which are outside of City grid areas.

29 225

30 126

31 139

32 162

20 71

19 94

1854

1780

13 30

1413

15 7

161

170A 21

170B47

171A2 171B

25




Fire District #2

1,525 Responses


145A 2

145B 12

40 36

39 71

38 103

37 100

145D 23

145C 1

25 59

26 84

27 238

28 234

156A

156B 12

24 43

23 100

22 156

21 175

156D 8

156C

9 41

10 56

11 57

12 119

167A 1

167B 19

168A 39

168B 1

169A 10

169B 4




Fire District #3

1,609 Responses


56 80

55 80

54 65

53 97

52 9

51 50

47 13

46 5

45 35

44 303

43 100

42 73

41 34

40 36

39 71

38 103

37 100

36 128

35 69

34 43

25 59

24 43

23 100

22 156

21 175

20 71

19 94




Engine Response Ratios

286

201

40

59

58

55

E243

E242

E241

Queing Outside Five Minutes

Total Response Distribution1,339

1,525

1,609E241E242E243




Annual Totals

Average Response Time

4.44

4.94

4.67 4.7

4

4.2

4.4

4.6

4.8

5

E241 E242 E243 Total Avg.

Percent Effectiveness(Arrive in 5 minutes or less)

85.1

71.476.3 77.1

60657075808590

E241 E242 E243 Total Avg.



DEPARTMENT

PERSONNEL



Organizational Chart

Administrative Asst. II

Reserve5

Firefighter3

Fire Engineer4

Fire Captain3

Division ChiefTraining/Safety

'A' Shift

Reserve5

Firefighter3

Fire Engineer4

Fire Captain3

Division ChiefAdministration

'B' Shift

Reserve4

Firefighter3

Fire Engineer4

Fire Captain3

Division ChiefOperations

'C' Shift

Adm.Asst. I

Fire Inspector

DeputyFire Marshal

Captain

Division ChiefFire Prevention

Fire Chief



Personnel Assignments

‘A’ Shift

Division Chief Chris Haas

Position Captain Bob Davis Captain Dave Marques Captain Bill Canfield Engineer Bob Jacobsen Engineer Derek George Engineer Steve Santos Engineer Jeff Dennis FF Sterrie McLeod FF Wes Chamberlain FF Travis Gooch

Year of Hire

1987 1996 1998 1986 1990 1990 2004 2005 2006 2006

‘B’ Shift Division Chief Kirk Waters

Position Captain John Hillis Captain Robert Martinez Captain Rob Grycel Engineer Oscar Castro Engineer Robert Villalovoz Engineer Keith Scott Engineer Tony Taberna FF Bill Todd FF Armando Blanco FF Brian Swift

Year of Hire

1980 1999 1998 1987 1988 2000 2001 1990 2006 2006




‘C’ Shift Division Chief Randy May

Position Captain David Breitenbucher Captain Kyle Shipherd Captain Franco Torrice Engineer Jeff Barr Engineer Bob Marty Engineer Kevin Terpstra Engineer Steve Burrows FF Michael Hohn FF Traig Smith FF Rob White

Year of Hire

1986 1997 1996 1985 1986 1997 1987 1999 2001 2006

Administrative Personnel

Position Administration: Fire Chief George Quaresma Division Chief Chris Haas Division Chief Randy May Division Chief Kirk Waters Administrative Assistant II Debbie Williams Fire Prevention: Fire Marshal/Division Chief Randy Sutton Deputy Fire Marshal/Captain Marvin Mears Fire Inspector Tyrone Campbell Administrative Assistant I Glenna Dungan

Date of Hire 1977 1978

1985 1987 1995

1981 2005 2005 1998



Personnel Statistics

Internal Department Growth 1986 1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Administrative Personnel

3

7

8

9

9

9

9

9

Suppression Personnel

22

30

27

30

30

30

30

30

Personnel Updates 2006

Average Age of Fulltime Personnel 40.42 years Average Years of Fire Service Experience 12.25 years Average On Duty Engine Company Personnel per Day/Shift 9.17 personnel



Fulltime Personnel Training by Division Chief Chris Haas

The purpose of the Training Division is to develop clear and concise job performance requirements that can be used to determine that an individual, when measured to a standard, possesses the skills and knowledge to perform the duties of his or her position. The highest priority has been given to obtaining the training appropriate to the rank or specialized position within the department. Training is delivered in three formats. In-Service, Sponsored, and Voluntary. In-Service training are conducted by company, or shift

officers on a daily basis. Outside instructors are used that have specialized skills in a particular subject area. Sponsored training is all outside training that our personnel have requested and are sent to. Voluntary training is the fire service related training not given or sponsored by the department. This training reflects initiative and personal growth of members in the organization to seek additional opportunities to better prepare themselves for advancement and additional responsibilities.

Fulltime Training Hours by Category

Training Category In-Service Sponsored Voluntary Total Hours Company Training 6000.0 20.0 1,012.5 7032.5 Single Eng. Drill 4.5 0.0 2.0 6.5 Multi. Eng.-Day 385.0 0.0 22.5 407.5

Multi. Eng.-Night 90.5 0.0 3.0 93.5 Officer Training 496.0 16.0 131.5 643.5

Engineer Training 806.5 0.0 94.0 900.5 New Engineer 101.5 36.0 0.0 137.5 Radiological 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

EMS Training 303.5 15.0 12.0 60.5 Haz. Mat. 42.5 16.0 2.0 60.5

Context in Training 3.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 Recruit Academy 6.0 0.0 0.0 6.0 Pre-Fire Planning 6.0 0.0 0.0 6.0 Rescue Systems 55.5 88.0 45.5 189.0 Individual Instr. 345.0 108.0 295.0 748.0

Firefighter 1 Training

1387.5 100.0 233.5 1721.0

Live Fire Training 0 0 0 0

Total: 10,033.0 399.0 1853.5 12,285.5



Fulltime Personnel Training

Training by Engine Company

Shift Station #1 Station #2 Station #3 Total ‘A’ Shift (10) 1420.5 2434.0 904.0 4758.5 ‘B’ Shift (10) 1231.5 1079.0 1368.0 3678.5 ‘C’ Shift (10) 1083.0 1493.5 1160.5 3737.0

Suppression Total Hours

12,174.0

Administration Training

Administration Personnel (4) 1327.5 Fire Prevention Personnel (3) 434.5

Total Hours 1762.0

** There was a 23% increase in total training from 2005 to 2006. This reflects several new promotions

in the ranks of Fire Captain and Engineer, in addition to the hiring of three new firefighters.

All Fulltime Training Hours by Annual Comparison

13,936

11,27710,52311,532

7,8679,381

12,007.50

02,0004,0006,0008,000

10,00012,00014,00016,000

1991 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006




Reserve Personnel

Position Date of Hire Reserve FF Jeff Pilgrim 1987 Reserve FF Tedd Hunter 1991 Reserve FF Scott Willis 1993 Reserve FF James Booker 1995 Reserve FF Chris Nickels 1998 Reserve FF Gus Rueb 1998 Reserve FF Rudy Hernandez 2002 Reserve FF Nick Betti 2005 Reserve FF William Chase 2005 Reserve FF Patrick Dellenbeck 2005 Reserve FF Nicholas Loehrer 2005 Reserve FF Michael Loomis 2005 Reserve FF Frank Raya 2005 Reserve FF Tim Rivas 2005



Reserve Program by Captain David Marques

The Program: The Reserve Firefighter program is designed to supplement the career personnel. All Reserves are required to respond to major incidents to assist with fire ground activities. A minimum of 12 hours a month must be spent riding with the engine company or staffing the rescue apparatus. During their ride time the Reserves perform the same duties as the career Firefighters.

Training: 828.5 Hours The focus of training for the Reserve Firefighter is on basic fire fighting and emergency medical skills. Drills are conducted on a weekly basis by the career personnel on a variety of topics. Every Reserve must be certified as an EMT-I and a California State Firefighter I after one year of service.

Ride Time: 2986.75 Hours The ride time program enables the Reserve Firefighter to work alongside the career personnel. When doing ride time they are expected to perform all of the job functions of a full time firefighter. The Reserves also staff Rescue 24 when doing their ride time if it is not already staffed by a career firefighter.

Call Backs: 531.75 Hours The Manteca Fire Department greatly appreciates the time our Reserve Firefighters put in towards assisting fulltime personnel with their emergency duties.

Total hours worked by Reserve Firefighters in 2006: 4382.5

Reserves on the Move In 2006 four of our Reserves went on to become fulltime Firefighters. Brian Swift, Armando Blanco, and Wesley Chamberlain are all working as Firefighters for the City of Manteca. Nick Haas is working fulltime with the Lathrop Manteca Fire District.



Explorer Post 24 Personnel by Engineer Keith Scott

In 2006 The Manteca Fire Explorers completed over 700 hours of training, community service, and

ride time. The post expanded its numbers to 20 members early in the year, hosting its first testing process to become an explorer. The testing process included a written test and an oral board interview, which produced 12 active members. We had two explorers leave to further their fire service career, 6 left to pursue other commitments. We currently have 4 Ride Qualified Explorers, who continue to be committed to the department and the post. We are conducting a new selection process for new explorers and have 16 available slots for 2007.

Name: Status: Training Hours:

James Barr (Lieutenant) Ride Qualified/Left Program 6

Dalton Marcus Ride Qualified/Left Program 101

Seth Davis Ride Qualified 136

Eric Smith Ride Qualified 119

Stuart Nickels Ride Qualified 177.5

Tim Geerlof Ride Qualified 104

Oscar Burrola Left Program 12

Michael Farac Left Program 21.5

Vincent Haro Left Program 10

Tim Larson Left Program 24

Brett Paige Left Program 21

Brandon Fevold Left Program 10

Combination of Ride Time Hours and Training Hours: 742



S.A.F.E Program by Firefighter William Todd

In this era of tightening resources, all city departments are being challenged to develop financially innovative methods of improving public service and safety. We are constantly being asked to ‘do more with less’ resources. In order to continue to provide quality emergency services for our community, the Manteca Fire Department needed to find a way to accomplish our ‘non-emergency’ administrative and fire prevention responsibilities in a more fiscally efficient manner.

With the introduction of an idea by Fire Chief George Quaresma, and headed by Division Chief Kirk Waters, several civilian volunteers and fire department personnel evaluated several alternatives including a volunteer program in cooperation with a national organization named Fire Corps. Fire Corps is a partnership between the International Association of Fire Chiefs' Volunteer Combination Officers Section (VCOS), the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), and the White House's USA Freedom Corps Office.

On March 20th the Manteca City Council approved the formation of a Fire Corps organization for the city of Manteca. The official name of the organization is Seniors Aiding Fire Effort (SAFE). SAFE creates the connection between the Manteca Fire Department and the community, by providing a vehicle for citizens to volunteer their services to provide resources for the Fire Department in non-dangerous support functions in our community. The SAFE program reports to the Manteca Fire Department Administrative Division Chief, and coordination is handled by Firefighter William Todd.

The program officially started in July of 2006 with ten volunteer members and has grown to sixteen members by the end of the year. In these initial five months it has been tremendously successful in helping the department meet our overall mission in delivering quality services to our customers. SAFE General Meetings, including training and debriefings, are held on the First Tuesday of every month at Fire Station #1.

Manteca’s SAFE program is being tailored to help the department in three general areas: Operation Support, Prevention Support, and Administrative Support. Any volunteer can work in any or all areas as assignments and opportunities become available. Work assignments for each area are coordinated by a SAFE Volunteer Supervisor. During the six calendar months of 2006 that SAFE officially existed, volunteers donated over 1,600 hours of time to the department, with several members donating over 200 hours each. Hours were broken down as follows: 1) Operations Support (training support, ride along, community events, traffic control) 530 hours 2) Prevention Support (FAITS, Public Relations events, Public Training, Heart Lab, fireworks stand

inspections) 228 hours 3) Administrative Support (office help, computer programming, training, map making, meetings,

planning) 862 hours The following is a listing of the SAFE Volunteers for 2006: Sharon Andermahr SAFE Volunteer Richard Bishop SAFE Volunteer Robert Burnam SAFE Volunteer Samuel De La Cruz SAFE Volunteer Michael Edward SAFE Volunteer Jim Fey SAFE Supervisor - Administration Margaret Goe SAFE Volunteer Galo Gonzalez SAFE Volunteer Bea Lingenfelter SAFE Volunteer Al Maestretti SAFE Supervisor - Operations Roger Meadows SAFE Volunteer Patricia O’Brien SAFE Volunteer



Lois Page SAFE Volunteer Bob Pfirmann SAFE Supervisor – Prevention Robert Scharmann SAFE Volunteer Richard Silverman SAFE Volunteer


Personnel Acknowledgements

25 Years of Service

Division Chief Randy Sutton

20 Years of Service

Engineer Bob Marty Captain Dave Breitenbucher

Engineer Bob Jacobsen

15 Years of Service

Reserve FF Tedd Hunter

10 Years of Service Captain Dave Marques Captain Franco Torrice

5 Years of Service

Engineer Tony Taberna FF Traig Smith



Retirements

Captain Steve Fernandez Captain John Schiesser

1984-2006 1981-2006

Captain Mark Smith 1974-2006

Thank you for your years of dedication and service.




Ladies Auxiliary

President/Treasurer Sherri Davis

Vice President/ Secretary Debbie Marty

Member Shelly Waters

Member Georgia Jacobsen

Member Deanna Canfield

Member Kim Haas

Member Virginia Castro

Member Tedra Torrice



FIRE

DIVISIONS



Fire Prevention Statistics

Weed Abatement Program

Spring Fall Total Citations Written 1,366 768 2,134 Citations Cleared 1,314 807 2,121

Properties Sent to Bid 39 26 65 Cost-Weed Clean-up $3,991 $432 $4,423

Fire Prevention Inspections and Activities

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BusinessLicense

Inspections

Fire SystemsChecked

Plan Checks Business,Weed and AutoNotices Issued

Business,Weed and AutoNotices Abated

HazMatInspections



Child Firesetter Program by Fire Marshal Randy Sutton

The Child Firesetter Program was implemented to increase fire awareness to young individuals by having one on one education and counseling by staff firefighters.

Referrals to Program

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Females FemalesCounseled

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Fire Education Demonstrations by Fire Marshal Randy Sutton The City of Manteca Fire Department participated in 451 public education demonstrations in 2006. Our goal is to provide information to the public and to make them aware of fire and life safety hazards.

Above: Fire Awareness In The Schools or F.A.I.T.S. this is just one type of fire education demonstration for

the community. F.A.I.T.S. is a way to reach our younger generation to serve as prevention rather than intervention.

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Fire Demonstration Program



Neighborhood Watch by Fire Marshal Randy Sutton The Neighborhood Watch Program allows people in each neighborhood to gather together in a united effort to secure and protect their homes. The Fire Department became involved because we realized a significant amount of information about the Fire Department and its programs could be delivered through this type of outreach. During 2006, the Fire Department was able to participate in 32 Neighborhood Watch Meetings.

One of Manteca Fire’s Engine Companies sharing some quality time with one of the city’s youth groups.

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Annual Meetings



Hydrant Maintenance by Captain Franco Torrice The hydrant maintenance program entails servicing every hydrant within the city limits. This means that each hydrant is cleaned, lubricated and inspected, and insured that all street valves were in the open position. Blue Dot reflectors are utilized by Engine Company personnel to locate hydrants at night or during foggy conditions. The headlights from the engine reflect off of the Blue Dot located in the street, adjacent to a hydrant. A total of, 1,975 fire hydrants, were serviced by fire personnel in 2006. This is an increase of 35 hydrants from 2005. Hydrants requiring attention by the Water Department, reflected below, were identified during the annual maintenance process.

Total Hydrants Serviced – 1,975

Fire Hydrant Maintenance

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Clearances

ValvesRaised

ChainsRotate

Caps & Gaskets



CPR Program by Division Chief Chris Haas Cardiovascular disease is Manteca’s, and the Nation’s, #1 killer, accounting for over 40% of all deaths annually. Approximately 60% of deaths due to acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) take place outside the hospital and usually occur within two hours after the onset of symptoms. Thus, sudden death from coronary heart disease is the most prominent medical emergency today. Because of this high-risk area, the Manteca Fire Department is committed to the promotion and support of a Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) program as part of the total EMS system in our community.

The Fire Department continues to train all city employees in CPR/Standard First Aid. Our goal has been to continually encourage an emphasis on bystander CPR. Each year we attempt to re-establish the importance of the trained individual who can recognize a serious problem, activate the emergency services number, and then initiate CPR. The Fire Department realizes this is a critical element, and a key link, in a total comprehensive EMS system that increases the likelihood that a victim will survive a cardiac arrest.

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CPR Related Data

Classes Conducted Students Taught



Chaplain Program by Firefighter Traig Smith

The Manteca Fire Department is partners with a group of local ministers that comprise the Chaplain Program. It is through the effort of these ministers, who voluntarily respond to emergencies when requested, that makes the program effective. These ministers typically respond when families are in a time of need such as a death or terminal illness. We have also teamed up with local hospitals to provide grief support when needed at Doctors Hospital and the Kaiser facility.

The Fire Chaplains arrive on the scene and provide support to those in need. They can assist a family with notifications or even funeral arrangements. The Fire Chaplains are available 24 hours a day on a rotating schedule to provide objective crisis intervention and support. Our Fire Chaplains are also available to members of the Fire Department should such a need arise. Our Chaplains are invaluable in a time of need. The Chaplains roster: Mark Bell Alan Bradford Dave Bliss Jack Coldren Mike Dillman Mark Mahaffie Mike Moore Mark Rindels Dale Rogers James Stouffer This program continues to impact our community through the tireless efforts of these men when our citizens need them most.



Vehicle Inventory Response Vehicles Assignment

7028 2003 Ford F-550 Rescue 24 7022 1998 American La France-1500 GPM E 241 7029 2003 American La France-1500 GPM E 242 7017 1989 Pierce-1500 GPM E 243 7015 1989 Pierce-1500GPM Reserve Engine 7010 1981 Ford/Van Pelt-1000 GPM Reserve Engine 7008 1976 Howe-1250 GPM Reserve Engine 7034 1988 Ford C8000 OES-223

Staff Vehicles Assignment

7032 2003 Explorer D/C Administration 7031 2002 Explorer D/C Training 7030 2002 Explorer D/C Operations 7027 1999 Explorer Fire Marshal 7033 2003 Taurus Fire Chief 7021 1997 Jimmy Deputy Fire Marshal

Utility Vehicles Assignment

7020 1991 Chevrolet Suburban Utility Transportation 7007 1927 American La France Historical Society 0701 USAR Trailer Rescue Trailer 0307 Pace Journey Trailer Trench Rescue Trailer 7018 1990 Flatbed Trailer Antique Transport 7014 1988 Dodge Pick-Up #1 Fire Prevention



Child Passenger Safety by Engineer Robert Villalovoz Traffic collisions are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children 14 and under, killing approximately 1,700 children and injuring another 248,000 each year. Nearly 42% of all unintentional childhood injury-related deaths resulted from motor vehicle collisions. Nationally, 4 out of 5 child passenger restraints inspected were installed improperly last year with an average of three errors per seat. According to San Joaquin County Public Health, 9 out of 10 car seats were installed improperly last year. Through the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, the Manteca Fire Department provides a service in helping reduce the risks for injury or deaths to children by offering free child passenger safety checks. Parents and caregivers are provided proper instruction and education on child restraint systems. During the installation, the car seats are checked through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for recalls.

Additional services were provided throughout the year. We worked with the Manteca Police Department on “Street Beat” during Child Passenger Safety Week in February. A lecture was conducted for the Ripon Mom’s Club on child passenger safety in May. Participation at the City Health Fair and the Fire Prevention Extravaganza occurred during October. In December, we assisted with the Stockton California Highway Patrol’s car seat check event.

Listed below is a breakdown of the number of checks and installs that were conducted for the citizens of San Joaquin County this past year.

Total Child Passenger Safety Checks- 75

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Checks and Installs by Month



A Look Back



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